Sightseeing Tours From Kerry, Ireland
- The Dingle Penisula provided scenery for the 1992 film "Far and Away".ireland_kerry_dingle_MtEagle_Summit_01 image by Perrodactyle from Fotolia.com
Running along the Atlantic Ocean on the southwest side of Ireland, County Kerry attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. The scenic beauty of the Ring of Kerry along the Iveragh Peninsula, and the Dingle Peninsula, the westernmost point of Europe, remain the largest draws. Hesitant to miss the scenery while navigating winding roads, or want a more in-depth understand of the region? Several tours offer visitors options for families, couples and individual travelers. - Gray seals frequent waters of Kenmare Bay.Common Grey Seal image by Jane Songhurst from Fotolia.com
Seafari offers boat tours to interest children and adults in area ecology and wildlife. Two-hour trips depart from the Kenmare suspension bridge and cruise Kenmare Bay. Visitors often discover dolphins, otters and seals. Puppets and songs often entertain children. Seafari provides complimentary binoculars, coffee, tea, biscuits and rum. Seafari runs one to four cruises daily, depending on the season and weather conditions. Reservations are recommended to confirm cruise times and ensure availability.
Seafari
No 3 Pier Road
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
011-343-64-664-2059
seafariireland.com - Clouds during Ring of Kerry drives often showcase rainbows.rainbow image by KEVIN DIXON from Fotolia.com
Operating since the 1950s, Finnegan's Coach and Cab Tours offers three different tours which depart outside the Kenmare Tourist and Information Center. These guided tours provide information and traditional music for the journey. Ring of Kerry tours are scheduled every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer months. Ring of Beara tours depart on Tuesdays, and Glengariff trips leave on Thursdays during the high season. Inquire about private coach and taxi options, which are available throughout year. All tours depart at 10 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Some vehicles accommodate wheelchairs. Reservations of at least one day in advance are recommended. Book early to avoid sell-out situations.
Finnegan's Guided Coach Tours
Tourist and Information Center
Kenmare, County Kerry
011-343-64-664-1491
kenmarecoachandcab.com - Cyclist head through Kerry to the tip of the Dingle Penisula on Cycling Safaris tours.sport image by yves Boucher from Fotolia.com
Irish Cycling Safaris provide guided and self-guided tours allowing you to pedal around the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. All tours start and end in Killarney, lasting seven days. Tours travel back roads through small villages, Neolithic ruins and, for those so inclined, a few pubs along the way. Tours included bed and breakfasts accommodations, one evening meal, bike rental and luggage transfers. A van is available to accommodate those needing a break or requiring extra assistance on the guided tour. The company grades this trips as is as moderately difficult to challenging. Tours leave Saturday evenings during the summer season. Participants must pay a booking deposit and the tour balance one month prior to the tour.
Cycling Safaris
Belfield Bike Shop,
UCD, Dublin 4,
011-353-1-260-0749
www.cyclingsafaris.com
