Ring of Kerry Standard Tours & Trip Packages

Ring of Kerry Standard Tours & Trips

29 Ring of Kerry trips. Tours from 16 tour companies. 1,298 reviews. 4.5/5 avg rating.

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Spectacular South and West Tour
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5/5 Excellent
77 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cork, Dingle Peninsula, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone and enjoy the sights of the Ring of Kerry
  • Kayak with dolphins and hike along the mighty Cliffs of Moher
  • Learn of myth and legend in the Emerald Isle
  • Enjoy a tipple in the Dingle Whiskey Distillery

Themes

Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I recently returned from a magical few weeks in Ireland. When we planned the trip, we had some concerns. Overland took all of our worries away and we had a fabulous trip! -Could we really see the highlights of Ireland in just 10 days? YES...Our tour guide, Breda, told the story of Ireland as we travelled the backroads and highways to tour the entire island. Her knowledge of Ireland was quite extensive and her she is a fantastic storyteller. When someone asked a question, "Well...there's a story in that answer". She even went out of her way to make my birthday special! She picked up a cake & had hot Toddy's for the group! - Should we just rent a car and do it ourselves? NOPE! Breda took the wheel and we could relax and enjoy the countryside. We even dozed off here and there. I would NOT want to drive those narrow roads! She brought us to so many unique places that we would have NEVER found! - What about the weather in Ireland? Well, bring layers...lots of layers. And, if it rains...just wait a minute...it will pass. - Will we feel rushed on this tour? No...Breda did an amazing job of gently nudging us along from one site to another. Consider it a recon mission...take good notes on where you want to return! HIGHLY...HIGHLY recommend this tour. Ask for Breda...she made it VERY special!!!"

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Great Atlantic Tour
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5/5 Excellent
77 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cork, Dingle Peninsula, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone and be mesmerised by the Ring of Kerry
  • Kayak with dolphins and hike along the mighty Cliffs of Moher
  • Pick up some Gaelic words on the remote Aran Islands
  • Enjoy bohemian Galway and the rugged sights of Connemara
  • Discover the lunar landscape of the Burren
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Themes

Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I recently returned from a magical few weeks in Ireland. When we planned the trip, we had some concerns. Overland took all of our worries away and we had a fabulous trip! -Could we really see the highlights of Ireland in just 10 days? YES...Our tour guide, Breda, told the story of Ireland as we travelled the backroads and highways to tour the entire island. Her knowledge of Ireland was quite extensive and her she is a fantastic storyteller. When someone asked a question, "Well...there's a story in that answer". She even went out of her way to make my birthday special! She picked up a cake & had hot Toddy's for the group! - Should we just rent a car and do it ourselves? NOPE! Breda took the wheel and we could relax and enjoy the countryside. We even dozed off here and there. I would NOT want to drive those narrow roads! She brought us to so many unique places that we would have NEVER found! - What about the weather in Ireland? Well, bring layers...lots of layers. And, if it rains...just wait a minute...it will pass. - Will we feel rushed on this tour? No...Breda did an amazing job of gently nudging us along from one site to another. Consider it a recon mission...take good notes on where you want to return! HIGHLY...HIGHLY recommend this tour. Ask for Breda...she made it VERY special!!!"

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Magical Southern Tour
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5/5 Excellent
77 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cork, Dingle Peninsula, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Kiss the Blarney Stone and enjoy the sights of the Ring of Kerry
  • Kayak with dolphins and Explore the mighty Cliffs of Moher
  • Explore bohemian Galway and the Aran Islands
  • Enjoy a tipple in the Dingle Whiskey Distillery on the Dingle Peninsula
  • Discover the Killarney National Park and the lunar landscape of the Burren

Themes

Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I recently returned from a magical few weeks in Ireland. When we planned the trip, we had some concerns. Overland took all of our worries away and we had a fabulous trip! -Could we really see the highlights of Ireland in just 10 days? YES...Our tour guide, Breda, told the story of Ireland as we travelled the backroads and highways to tour the entire island. Her knowledge of Ireland was quite extensive and her she is a fantastic storyteller. When someone asked a question, "Well...there's a story in that answer". She even went out of her way to make my birthday special! She picked up a cake & had hot Toddy's for the group! - Should we just rent a car and do it ourselves? NOPE! Breda took the wheel and we could relax and enjoy the countryside. We even dozed off here and there. I would NOT want to drive those narrow roads! She brought us to so many unique places that we would have NEVER found! - What about the weather in Ireland? Well, bring layers...lots of layers. And, if it rains...just wait a minute...it will pass. - Will we feel rushed on this tour? No...Breda did an amazing job of gently nudging us along from one site to another. Consider it a recon mission...take good notes on where you want to return! HIGHLY...HIGHLY recommend this tour. Ask for Breda...she made it VERY special!!!"

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The Ireland - County Kerry Untour
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5/5 Excellent
100 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cork, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney National Park, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Visit Skellig Islands
  • Explore Dingle Peninsula
  • Visit Killarney National Park
  • Discover Blarney Castle, Cork and Beara Peninsula

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Rented two bikes in May 2019. Excellent service from Xavier from start to finish. He was extremely responsive and delivered the (brand new Orbea) bikes to our villa and recommended some great cycling routes around the beautiful Basque Country. Will definitely use Bike Basque again - highly recommended."

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Ancient Ireland
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5/5 Excellent
60 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Dublin, Galway

Highlights

  • Visit some of Ireland's most ancient sites with renowned archeologists & historians
  • Walk along the Cliffs of Moher in the quiet off season
  • Discover the lunar-like landscape of the Burren National Park
  • Discover Neolithic & medieval Ireland

Themes

High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"It was an amazing trip. Great cycling, great food and great people. I can truly say that this trip has improved my cycling. I have gained confidence and skills!"

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The Best of Ireland
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4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belfast, Dublin, London, Ring of Kerry

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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Physical level
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Visits

Belfast, Dublin, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Drink a pint and listen to traditional music in a local pub
  • Visit the sites along the ring of kerry
  • Walk some of the wild atlantic way to the cliffs of moher
  • Explore the cities of dublin and belfast

Themes

Cultural

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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
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Trip pace
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Visits

Dublin, Galway, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Spend an evening with food
  • Storytelling and music at a traditional irish pub
  • Enjoy a private tasting of whiskey and chocolate in killarney
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring cliffs of moher
  • Drive along the famed ring of kerry

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Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Traditions
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4.8/5 Excellent
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Dublin, Ring of Kerry

Highlights

  • Embark on a history-fueled treasure hunt through dublin discovering the city’s most fascinating sites along the way
  • Visit the iconic rock of cashel and delve into the history of the most remarkable cluster of medieval buildings in all of ireland
  • Channel your inner warrior in a day of traditional gaelic games including gaelic football hurling and handball
  • Learn traditional forms of irish dance under the guidance of a professional dancer
  • Marvel at the spectacle and majesty of the famed cliffs of moher learning about the cliff’s geology folklore and wildlife on a walking tour

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Ring of Kerry Reviews & Ratings

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Joanne Macdonald

Nov 2023

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Irish Highlights

Each hotel was unique - and not the 'big guys'. I love that!!

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Mary Stelzer

Oct 2023

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Irish Highlights

This itinerary includes everything we wanted to see and then some. Trafalgar added great experiences with locals that were outstanding and made our trip unique. Th...

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Anna Taylor

Sep 2023

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Irish Highlights

The itinerary had us on the move, but we feel like we got a good taste of everything Ireland had to offer. Our lodgings were very good! Each accomodation was locat...

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David Johnston

Sep 2023

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Irish Highlights

We were looking for a cultural experience, and the director delivered in spades

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Sandra Hamilton

Aug 2023

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Irish Highlights

Packed full of interesting sights. Time to wander by yourself. No time wasted.

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Ring of Kerry Tour Selection Trips

  • There are many ways to experience the Ring of Kerry -- in a small car on a small group Ireland tour, in a large group in a bus, or even by hiking or cycling. Each of these options can take a significantly different amount of time, and can yield an entirely different experience -- so choose carefully, and check over our guide before deciding!
  • If you know you are going to be tempted to get out into the Irish landscape, whether that’s through hillwalking, more intense hiking, or even cycling, then you should look into tours that spend more time in the various national parks the Ring of Kerry passes through.

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Weather on the Ring of Kerry

One thing to remember is that weather is always variable in Kerry, especially on the coast. This mainly has to do with wind and rain, which can pick up unexpectedly, though temperatures can also drop when it gets cloudy.

Summer is the best time to visit the Ring of Kerry, especially if you are cycling. This is the time of year with the warmest weather, with temperatures ranging from 60 to 70 degrees. The summer also affords the longest days, sometimes with up to 18 hours of sunlight. The only downside to visiting the Ring of Kerry during the summer is that everyone else is too, and you may find yourself crowded in at some points.

In the winter, there are dramatically less tourists touring the Ring of Kerry, and hardly any cyclists or hikers. This has to do with the fact that the winter is the rainiest time of year in Kerry, which is already one of the rainiest places in a very rainy country. The wind can also be very strong in the winter. However, if you want to experience the Irish landscape and feel like you are the only person in the world, the winter is the best time to do it.

In regards to weather and crowds, the spring and fall are (predictably) between the two extremes.  

What to Wear: Ring of Kerry

Because of the unpredictable weather, it’s good to pack layers to the Ring of Kerry, no matter the time of year. If you are driving, you may find yourself needing a sweater whenever you hop out of your car, or having to take a long-sleeve off if the sun starts peeking out from behind the clouds.

You should also wear a pair of good outdoors shoes, such as a pair of sneakers or hiking boots. If you plan on actually hiking, you are best off wearing something waterproof, since the ground will likely be wet and potentially slick.

What to Bring: Ring of Kerry

First and foremost, you should pack a camera. The sights along the Ring of Kerry are some of the most impressive in the world, and you will want to photograph them to make sure you remember them.  

Other than a camera, we recommend packing a couple of snacks (in case you get hungry in between towns), a poncho or rain jacket (in preparation for a drizzle!), and some sunscreen if you are traveling in the summer (when the sun is out, it is stronger than it feels). If you are especially lucky with the weather, you may even want to bring a bathing suit -- there are going to be some incredible beach spots along the way!

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