KINGDOM OF KERRY

IRELAND Walk Hike Bike Ltd. Contact in & 24 Hour Emergency Number: +353 (0) 87-250 2434 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 to Killarney

2 Killarney National Park

3 Derrynane House & Gardens

4 Mountain of the Wells

5 The Brandon Massif

6 Walk Slea Head

7 Sas Creek

8 Depart THE KINGDOM OF KERRY

This holiday combines the best of the famous Ring of Kerry and the – two spectacular regions in the South West of Ireland offered in one amazing holiday. Kerry Gold is a famous & delicious Irish butter & this hiking holiday will introduce you to this golden land that spreads out in front of you in all directions with it’s amazing beauty, panorama’s, culture & friendly people. consists of a series of spectacular mountainous peninsula’s which are divided by deep-sea inlets. Weaving around the coast of these peninsulas are a network of ancient trading routes that are nearly as old as the land itself, many of which form part of the hikes that you will enjoy during your holiday. The name ‘Kerry’ comes from the Old Irish word Ciarraige meaning the people of Ciar, an early Celtic tribe that settled in the area around 300 BC. Kerry is an ancient land with a wealth of historical, archaeological & early Christian sites, some of which date back over 7,000 years. Combine this visible history with impossibly green pastures stretching as far as the eye can see, spectacular views of mist-covered mountains and wild stretches of uninhabitable coastline where deep fissures have been carved, over the eons, by the pounding waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you have a holiday of a lifetime. DAY 1, ARRIVE TO KILLARNEY

Arrive to Killarney for the start of your holiday and your Guide will meet you at your accommodation at 17.00 hours. Once you have settled into your bed and breakfast house, your Guide will meet for a “Briefing” with you to introduce you to your group & explain the details of your holiday. This is followed by your first dinner together in a nearby pub or restaurant. Later, you are free to enjoy the pubs & their lively music if you wish before returning to your accommodation for your overnight. With one of the country's finest national parks as its backyard, the lively tourism hub of Killarney is a super place to start your holiday in Kerry. Killarney’s exquisite beauty makes it one of Kerry’s most popular destinations. A perfect place to enjoy an extra day or two before your holiday begins.

Meals: Dinner DAY 2, KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a wonderful boat trip through the beautiful Three Lakes of Killarney. Reach an old “hunting” lodge & start your hike. You then follow a wonderful trail called “the Old Kenmare Road” which takes you through the National Park past the iconic Torc Waterall and up to Muckross house and gardens which are the centre piece of the National Park. From here you will walk back to your accommodation in Killarney visiting the ruins of the beautiful Muckross abbey en-route

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Terrain: Rocky & sometimes wet & muddy tracks & road walking. Boat ride on small open boat across lakes takes approx. 1.5 hours. DAY 3, DERRYNANE HOUSE & GARDENS

After a scrumptious breakfast and armed with your picnic lunch, you will drive for approx. 1.5 hours to reach the beautiful Derrynane House. Your hike here takes you around the coast to enjoy a pristine beach walk before reaching Abbey Island. Along the way, you will hear stories about Ireland’s renowned “Liberator” Daniel O’Connell. Returning to Derrynane House you can enjoy some light refreshments before travelling to your next accommodation for your evening meal and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Terrain: Grass tracks with some rocky sections. Gravel tracks and beach. Boots optional. DAY 4, MOUNTAIN OF THE WELLS

Cnoc na dtobar or “Mountain of the Wells,” overlooks the town of Caherciveen. As you hike up the mountain you will follow the ancient pilgrim route with its white crosses following the same path that has been used for thousands of years. The Summit of the mountain has been a site of ancient rituals and is still used today as a religious site of significance. Enjoy breath-taking views across the ocean to the North and across the sweeping farmland to the South.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Terrain: Mountain tracks with rocky & uneven sections, can be wet & boggy underfoot. Boots Essential DAY 5, THE BRANDON MASSIF Today's route is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fabulous views of both the Northern and Southern coastline of the Dingle Peninsula. Your highest point today is part of The Brandon massif range offering wonderous views across Brandon Bay and the glistening lakes below. This route is steeped in history and legend which your guide will bring to life as you enjoy your hike.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Terrain: Mountain tracks with rocky & uneven sections, can be wet & boggy underfoot. Boots Essential DAY 6, WALK SLEA HEAD

Enjoy a wonderful hike around the spectacular Slea Head – one of the richest areas of archaeology in this region, with its numerous beehive huts and promontory forts. There are breathtaking views from Mount Eagle on the way. Return to Dingle for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 7, SAS CREEK

Driving to the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula, todays routes take you to those parts that only walkers discover and you are well rewarded with beautiful and peaceful views all around you. A wonderful hike takes you across open hillside & bogland to enjoy a trail that typifies this region – where it seems that the hills just fall into the sea. With breath-taking scenery & wonderful inland hiking, you will be spoilt by the variety of this walk as you follow an old bog track to complete your hike. At the end of your walk, you return to the village of Cloghane to enjoy some refreshments before returning to Dingle for your final overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Terrain: Rocky and grass tracks, beach walking and some road walking. Boots essential. DAY 8, DEPART DINGLE

Your tour will finish this morning after another delicious breakfast. There are regular buses from Dingle to Tralee where you can connect by bus or train to all major cities & airports. Please contact us before you book your departing flights so we can ensure you have sufficient time to travel to the airport from Dingle

Meals: Breakfast

Please note: It is extremely important that you read & understand the details for each day & that you are able to achieve this. If you would like to discuss your hiking level with one of our experts – please arrange a telephone conversation & we will be delighted to assist you with your holiday choice. WHAT'S INCLUDED BOOKING 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.

We require proof that you have as a minimum, Personal Liability Insurance Cover at time of booking. This is for your own protection & very often forms part of your Household Insurance.

Our full terms and conditions can be found at www.irelandwalkhikebike.com/terms- conditions/