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Trip Itinerary
Explore ancient Celtic ruins along the Ring of Kerry, then cycle the iconic Gap of Dunloe and Healy Pass on a timeless tour through Ireland.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Cork Airport (ORK) or Dublin Airport (DUB)
Pick-up location:
Killarney Train Station, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Cork Airport (ORK) or Dublin Airport (DUB)
Drop-off location:
Killarney Train Station, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Drop-off time:
12:00 PM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Cork Airport (ORK) or Dublin Airport (DUB), and then take a train to Killarney. The train from Cork takes approximately one and a half hours, and from Dublin it takes approximately three and a half hours. Train schedules can be found at www.irishrail.ie. A taxi from Cork Airport to the first night’s hotel, The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens, would cost approximately 150€.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Killarney Train Station (East Ave, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Your guides will arrive wearing Trek Travel gear so you can easily identify them. You’ll then shuttle approximately 20 minutes to the trip start. Please pack your bike gear in a separate bag, as you may not be able to check into your room before your bike ride and will not have easy access to your luggage while your guides ensure it is delivered to the hotel.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens +353 (0)64 664 4111, and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi to the first night’s hotel, The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens, will cost approximately 150€.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Sheen Falls Lodge. You'll then board a one-hour private shuttle to the Killarney Train Station, arriving in time for afternoon departures to other cities. Please do not book train tickets for departure prior to 12:30 PM. If you’re flying out of Cork Airport on this day, please do not schedule a flight prior to 4:00 PM. If you're planning to fly out of Dublin, we recommend booking a flight for the following day.
Welcome to your first taste of Irish hospitality
Overview
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Killarney Train Station at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. After a 20-minute shuttle, you’ll arrive at our stunning 5-star hotel, where you'll enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. You'll then have some time to explore the magnificent grounds before your Trek Travel guides familiarize you with your Trek bicycle, ensuring that you and your bike are the perfect fit. Your warm-up ride will take you through the surrounding countryside, providing a small taste of the delights that are in store for the week, and concludes back at the Dunloe Hotel and Gardens, a chic estate resplendent with well-tended grounds. This evening, you’ll gather at the hotel with the rest of the group for cocktails, introductions, and a discussion of the wonderful week ahead.
Hotel
The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Caragh Lake Loop
Photo opportunities abound as you descend toward Caragh Lake through Killorglin, a lovely village known by locals as the "goat worshipping town."
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
The Dunloe to Caragh Lake Loop - Approximately 27 mi | 43 km and 1,358 ft | 414 m
Experience the famous Ring of Kerry and visit the medieval Cahergall Fort
Overview
This morning you'll explore the famous Ring of Kerry, along the most beautiful parts of the Iveragh Peninsula. We'll shuttle approximately 30 minutes to the ideal starting point in order to make the most of the day's spectacular scenery; or, if you're feeling up for it, you can choose to ride straight from the hotel! Today’s ride will take you along the northern coast of the peninsula, to a medieval stone fort with impressive views of the surrounding countryside. You’ll stop in the fishing village of Cahersiveen for a relaxing lunch of your choice, whether it's pub-style or at a cozy cafe. After lunch the ride back takes you through the Glencar Valley, a popular forested birding site in the shadow of the Macglillycuddy Reeks, Ireland’s tallest mountain range. At day’s end, you'll retire to your stately country hotel and enjoy a pre-dinner stroll through the grounds or a pint in the vaulted library. This evening, you’ll savor local specialties at a vibrant restaurant in Killarney.
Hotel
The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens
Meals included
Breakfast | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Visit to the medieval fort of Cahergall Fort
Our stunning ride today follows the coastline with a stop at Cahergall Fort, a large ring fort built around the 7th century AD as a defended farmstead.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Kells Bay Beach to Cahersiveen to Ballaghisheen Pass Loop - Approximately 45 mi | 72 km and 2,650 ft | 807 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Kells Bay Beach to Ballaghisheen Pass with Shuttle - Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 2,300 ft | 700 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Dunloe to Ballaghisheen Pass Loop - Approximately 69 mi | 112 km and 3,950 ft | 1,205 m
Cycle the famous Gap of Dunloe along the Ring of Kerry
Overview
You head south this morning, following the winding road that leads to the Gap of Dunloe, the most famous and picturesque pass in the Ring of Kerry. Be sure to capture the panorama of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks before enjoying a well-earned descent, passing the Killarney National Park on your left. Before stopping for lunch at a local Kerry favorite, master one final climb up through the Black Valley and up Moll’s Gap. After lunch, enjoy a long, rolling descent into Kenmare, or choose to loop out and around to the coast and over Blackwater Bridge. Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the bustling town of Kenmare will be your home for the next three nights. Our day culminates with a pint at a pub and you may get a few special stories from our guide in exchange for a few pints of Guinness. Afterward, you are free to explore Kenmare for dinner. Your guides can provide recommendations for excellent dining in this delightful town.
Hotel
Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Traverse two mountain passes
Cycle the Gap of Dunloe. This rugged landscape is home to a healthy population of wildlife such as Ireland's native herd of Red Deer.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Gap of Dunloe to Kenmare - Approximately 22 mi | 35 km and 1,747 ft | 532 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Gap of Dunloe to Blackwater Bridge to Kenmare - Approximately 41 mi | 65 km and 2,837 ft | 864 m
Pedal to the coastal town of Castletownbere and tackle Healy Pass
Overview
This morning’s ride will take you through the vast countryside along the Beara Peninsula. You’ll follow winding roads alongside weathered stone walls, past quiet bays and stellar views of the dramatic coastline. Climb the Healy Pass where the high country will lead you to rocky peaks and gorgeous lakes, offering spectacular views of the Bantry Bay. For a shorter ride, follow the rolling country roads back to Kenmare for a delightful bistro lunch. Meanwhile, Today's ride option continues on to Castletownbere where you will pause for a lunch of your choosing: options are sure to include some of the freshest seafood you've ever tasted. Shuttle back from there, or continue on the coastal route all the way back to Kenmare. On returning to the hotel, freshen up for a relaxing evening and a satisfying meal at our hotel.
Hotel
Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals included
Breakfast | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Featured Meal | Seafood lunch in Castletownbere
Dining on incredibly fresh seafood as you explore this coastal village is a tasty treat today.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Kenmare to Castletownbere - Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 2,350 ft | 716 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Kenmare to Uragh Stone Circle Return - Approximately 21 mi | 33 km and 1,100 ft | 335 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Kenmare to Castletownbere Loop via Healy Pass - Approximately 65 mi | 104 km and 4,200 ft | 1,280 m
Ride through the Caha Pass to the subtropical paradise of Garnish Island
Overview
Your morning begins with a ride from your hotel through the jaw-dropping views of the Bonane Valley where you pedal up the twisting, turning roads to Caha Pass. Watch out for sheep blocking the road as you make your way to the picturesque village of Glengarriff. Enjoy a boat tour around Bantry bay where sea life and wildlife is in abundance. The boat will dock on Garnish Island, a lush, subtropical paradise renowned for its exquisitely landscaped gardens and rare plant species, where you will enjoy a picnic in this perfect setting and some time to explore. Avid riders can cycle back to the hotel, enjoying an optional break at Lorge Chocolatier for a taste of handmade chocolate. Those preferring the shuttle can spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the gorgeous grounds of the hotel. This evening, the group will dine in one of Kenmare’s best restaurants, and raise a glass to toast an incredible week of riding before enjoying a last celebratory meal together.
Hotel
Sheen Falls Lodge
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Garnish Island boat ride
Delight in the breathtaking scenery on a fun and memorable boat excursion to Garnish Island.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Kenmare to Bantry Bay - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 1,650 ft | 503 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Kenmare to Glengarriff with Shuttle - Approximately 20 mi | 32 km and 1,890 ft | 576 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Kenmare to Glengarriff Loop - Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 2,360 ft | 720 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Bantry Bay and Garnish Island tour by boat
Early morning spin up the Molls Gap climb or take a relaxing walk to town
Overview
It's time to say goodbye to our magical vacation in the hills of Ireland. This morning is yours to explore as you wish. Go for one last early morning ride to a highland lake, stroll into town for a last-minute purchase, or perhaps linger over a relaxing Irish breakfast. You'll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Sheen Falls Lodge. You'll then board a one-hour private shuttle to the Killarney Train Station, arriving in time for afternoon departures to other cities. Please do not book train tickets for departure prior to 12:30 PM noon. If you’re flying out of Kerry Airport on this day, please do not schedule a flight prior to 4:00 PM.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Kenmare to Loughbarfinnihy with Molls Gap Climb Return - Approximately 14 mi | 22 km and 1,100 ft | 335 m
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