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THE KERRY WAY IRELAND WALK HIKE BIKE For 25 years Ireland Walk Hike Bike (IWHB) has been welcoming guests to Ireland. The realisation of a dream for company founder Linda Woods who sought to show people the “real Ireland” rather than the traditional tourism template! These ideals continue today, showing you Ireland the way we believe it should be seen: slowly, intimately and knowledgeably. Our terrific office personnel and great guides all share the same philosophy – “to take people into those hidden parts of Ireland that few know about and give people a real “taste and flavour” of Ireland the way we know and love it”. With today’s fast pace of life & the lack of “downtime”, we at IWHB take great pride in the trust our guests show in us to create great experiences for you. All of us in IWHB are committed to ensuring our fascination for Ireland, its’ history, culture, diversity & humour, is part of your holiday. Ireland enjoys a relaxing pace of life; beautiful and varied scenery, with the sea never far from sight & a great selection of music at night. While in Ireland, we ask you to PLEASE take your time as you discover small sections of Ireland, for if you rush, the charm of the country and the people will pass you by. The best made plans will always change in Ireland, and your adaptability to enjoy chance encounters with friendly locals, incredible characters and the odd charismatic sheep is what will make your holiday a truly memorable experience!! ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day Activities 1 Arrive in Killarney 2 Lakes of Killarney Hike 3 Kenmare To Sneem Hike 4 Sneem To Caherdaniel Hike 5 Caherdaniel To Waterville Hike 6 Old Stage Coach Road Hike 7 Black Valley Hike 8 Hike Depart Glenbeigh THE KERRY WAY One of the oldest, longest and most beautiful of all the Walking Trails in Ireland, the Kerry Way boasts 214kms of magnificent scenery that rivals any hike in the world. It is a magical place to discover on foot, from rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages, green pastures, peat bogs and always picturesque mountain ranges in sight. Hiking the Kerry Way allows you to see the “real” Ireland, away from crowds and only the sounds of nature to accompany you. This area was first settled around 300 BC by the people of Ciar – an early Celtic Tribe, and your holiday will immerse you in almost 10,000 years of dramatic history. Come and discover this region of Kerry known as the Iveragh Peninsula or more famously “The Ring of Kerry” & you will wonder why it has taken you so long to discover such an idyllic part of the world. This holiday begins & ends in Killarney and takes you to the eastern highlights of this trail. DAY 1, ARRIVE IN KILLARNEY Arrive in Killarney – the popular town renowned for its three magnificent lakes in the heart of Kerry. On arrival at your first guesthouse, your host/ hostess will give you your detailed information pack. They will also be able to suggest some of the many local restaurants or pubs for food and possibly music. Access for this holiday can be from Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports with bus and/or train connections available to Killarney all year round. DAY 2, LAKES OF KILLARNEY Hiking a short distance to the magnificent Ross Castle, you then take a small boat through the Three Lakes of Killarney to reach an old “hunting” lodge. From here, your hike starts as you follow an old Mass Path & an old “droving” road before reaching the heritage town of Kenmare. Overnight here. Terrain: Mountain tracks, board walks and green roads. Can be wet underfoot – boots essential. DAY 3, KENMARE TO SNEEM Leaving Kenmare, a lovely hike along the shores of the Kenmare Bay takes you through ancient villages & old trading routes with wonderful views south across the bay to the Beara Peninsula. Your hike finishes in the beautiful village of Sneem where you overnight Terrain: Forest tracks, some road walking, mountain tracks and country lanes. Boots essential. DAY 4, SNEEM TO CAHERDANIEL Following the coast today, you hike along the southern shores of the Ring of Kerry, following west to reach the lovely village of Caherdaniel. This is a glorious hike passing some wonderful archaeological sites and taking you into Kerry’s Dark Sky Reserve. A real treat as you can also learn more about astronomy as you hike!! Transfer to Waterville for 2 overnights there. Terrain: Country lanes, grass tracks, Rocky Mountains and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 5, CAHERDANIEL TO WATERVILLE Continuing around the western tip of the Ring of Kerry, your hike today offers superb views across to the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay. The scenery is breath-taking as you follow your route to Waterville. It’s also a day where you can enjoy a swim if you wish to brave the Atlantic Ocean..!! Return to your accommodation in Waterville. Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, mountain tracks and bogland and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 6, OLD STAGE COACH ROAD HIKE A magnificent hike awaits you today as you follow the Kerry Way marked route along the northern shores of the peninsula following an old “stage coach road”. With wonderful views across Dingle Bay to the Dingle Peninsula you will be spoilt by vista’s as you hike towards todays destination in the village of Glenbeigh. Overnight in Glenbeigh. Terrain: Grass mountain tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 7, CAHERSIVEEN TO GLENBEIGH Your final day of hiking is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets taking you into a really different landscape & offering stunning views all around. You will certainly go home feeling Ireland in your soul after this hike. Following over a mountain pass under the foothills of the McGillycuddy Reeks, you reach a place known as the Bridia Valley. From here, you can continue over another mountain pass to reach the Black Valley – a stunning glaciated valley. At the end of your hike, once everyone is gathered together, you continue by minivan to reach Killarney where you spend your final overnight. Terrain: Paved roads, gravel tracks & some open hillside where the track is hard to see. Uneven, wet & rocky conditions underfoot. Boots essential DAY 8, DEPARTURE DAY Leaving from Killarney bus or train station you can make your onward connections by Public Transport at a time most convenient to yourself. WHAT'S INCLUDED TRIP DETAILS RESERVATIONS Reservations to be made through our booking page at www.irelandwalkhikebike.com CANCELLATIONS Should you need to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by the company or our agent as a percentage of the total tour price, including surcharges as follows: More than 56 days from start date: Deposit only 35 to 55 days from start date: 30% 15 to 34 days from start date: 50% 14 days to departure day: Nil Refund ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING BY POST OR E-MAIL. PAYMENT CONDITIONS A deposit of €150.00 per person is required at the time of booking. Balancing payments are then required no less that 8 weeks prior to the holiday start date. WHY BOOK WITH US TESTIMONIALS TERMS AND CONDITIONS Ireland Walk Hike Bike Ltd (“the Company”) formerly trading as South West Walks Ireland, accepts bookings subject to the following Terms & Conditions: 1. The contract is between the Company and the client, being any person travelling or intending to travel on a tour/ holiday operated by the company. The contract, including all matters arising from it, is subject to Irish law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when the company sends a confirmation. It is at this point that a contract between the company and the client comes into existence. Before your booking is confirmed and comes into existence the company reserves the right to increase or decrease published prices. The company or their agents reserve the right to decline any booking at their discretion. 2. To secure a booking the Company or their agent requires a completed Booking Form and the necessary deposit. (Full payment if travel is within 30 days). The first named client must be over 18 years of age. Clients booking by telephone, by website/E-mail or fax will be deemed to have signed the Booking Form and read and accepted our Booking Conditions. The person signing, or being deemed to sign, the Booking Form warrants that he/she has full authority to do so on behalf of all persons whose names appear thereon, and confirms that all such persons are fully aware of and accept these Conditions. Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. 3. The balance of all monies due, including any surcharges applicable at the time, must be paid to the company or their agents not later than 56 days before departure. In the case of non-payment of the balance by the due date the Company reserves the right to cancel your booking and cancellation charges will apply. If any payment is dishonoured we reserve the right to charge €45 per person to cover administration costs. 4. Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients whilst on a tour/ holiday organised by the Company. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance. Clients are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of private Travel insurance with protection for the full duration of the tour/ holiday in respect of at least medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate cover.