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Kerry
Mountains, Lakes & the Ring
Kerry is Ireland at its most dramatically beautiful. The Ring of Kerry coastline, the Gap of Dunloe, Killarney National Park, and hidden beaches that rival anything in the Mediterranean (with nobody else on them). The best way to experience it is slowly: a private drive, a packed hamper, and absolutely no schedule.
Where to Stay
Our Recommended Hotels
Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Relais & Châteaux on Kenmare Bay. Salmon fishing and wine cellar dinners.
The Europe Hotel
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Ireland's finest spa on the shores of Lough Léin. A complete Kerry experience.
Aghadoe Heights
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Overlooking the Lakes of Killarney with a world-class spa and panoramic mountain views.
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Park Hotel Kenmare
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
A Relais & Châteaux property overlooking Kenmare Bay. Refined, personal, and quintessentially Kerry.
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Great Southern Killarney
Killarney, Co. Kerry
A grand Victorian railway hotel in the heart of Killarney town. Classic, central, and characterful.
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The Ross
Killarney, Co. Kerry
A contemporary boutique hotel in Killarney town with a lively bar and easy access to the National Park.
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Experiences We Love
Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour
4 Hours · Dingle Peninsula · Private Scenic Tour
One of the most beautiful drives in Ireland. This private tour explores the dramatic coastal landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula, including Slea Head and ancient stone structures.
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Full Day · Kerry · Private Tour
One of Ireland's most iconic drives. This private Ring of Kerry tour explores dramatic Atlantic coastline, traditional villages, Valentia Island, and some of the most spectacular scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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Skellig Michael Boat Tour
Full Day · Portmagee, Co. Kerry · Boat Tour
Rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, Skellig Michael is one of Ireland's most unforgettable sights. This boat tour brings visitors close to the UNESCO World Heritage island, famous for its ancient monastic settlement and its appearance in the Star Wars films.
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Killarney National Park Horseback Ride
2 Hours · Killarney National Park · Guided Horseback Ride
Killarney National Park is one of Ireland's most beautiful landscapes. This guided horseback ride explores quiet forest trails and open parkland with views of mountains and lakes, offering a peaceful way to experience the scenery of County Kerry.
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Ireland South & West 9-Day Luxury Private Tour
9 Days · Cork / South Ireland · Luxury Private Tour
For travelers who want to experience Ireland in comfort without planning every detail, this private 9-day luxury journey explores some of the island's most beautiful landscapes, historic towns, and signature destinations across the south and west.
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Gap of Dunloe Tour
Full Day · Guided Tour
One of Ireland's most iconic mountain passes. This tour combines the Gap with a boat trip through the Killarney Lakes.
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Where we would stay in Killarney
Kerry rooms sell out first on the Wild Atlantic Way. Book the bed before the drive.
The Europe Hotel
Lough Leane, lake-facing rooms
The best view from a hotel bed in Ireland. Pay the supplement for the lake side or do not bother coming.
Cahernane House Hotel
Killarney town edge
A quieter, smaller Victorian house at the end of an avenue, a twenty-minute walk from the town's music.
Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare, for the Ring
If the Ring of Kerry is the reason you came, sleep in Kenmare and drive it anticlockwise before the coaches.
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