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GT Web Itinerary SOUTHERN IRELAND HIKE & DRIVE IRELAND Walk Hike Bike Ltd. Contact in Ireland & 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 Travel / Activities 1 Arrive in Dublin 2 Glendalough & The Wicklow Mouontains 3 Laragh to Cork, via Rock of Cashel 4 Wild Atlantic Way & Sheep's Head 5 Beara Way & Gleninchaquin 6 Ring of Kerry & Hike 7 Slea Head 8 Cliffs of Moher & Doolin 9 Galway & Hike 10 Departure IRELAND DRIVING TOUR We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new self-drive holidays in Ireland for 2020. These tours are the perfect way to see plenty of Ireland in a short space of time on your vacation. Whether you are looking for an adventure in each destination or just to relax and take in the sights and sounds, we have the perfect fly-drive tour for you. If you would like to include some additional activities, hikes, cycles or experiences we can advise on the best options availalbe to you and what day to do them! We hope to see you in Ireland soon. DAY 1, ARRIVE IN DUBLIN Welcome to Dublin! Transfer from the airport to your first nights’ accommodation in the city center. After checking in, set out to explore the steeped-in-history capital. Explore Dublin at your own pace or join a comprehensive walking tour to visit the highlights. Either way, you’ll want to find your way to St. James’ Gate brewery to visit The Guinness Factory because no trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to this must-see attraction. Overnight: Dublin DAY 2, GLENDALOUGH & THE WICKLOW MOUONTAINS Get on the road to start your drive today, heading to the lovely village of Laragh. Then leave your vehicle behind and follow the forest trails of the Wicklow Way to Glendalough. Once buzzing with activity 1,500 years ago, this monastic village has slowed down considerably, making it a tranquil place from which to explore historic ruins and the surrounding landscape. There are multiple hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulties to choose from within the valley. Enjoy a challenging hike to the viewpoint overlooking the beautiful valley lakes, or opt for a gentle stroll along the lakeshore to take in the flora and fauna in the valley Overnight: Laragh DAY 3, LARAGH TO CORK, VIA ROCK OF CASHEL Today you will travel south towards the coastal port town of Kinsale with a stop at the Rock of Cashel along the way. More than just a geological feature, this spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone was once home of the high kings of Ireland. Once in Kinsale we recommend take a short drive to the old head of Kinsale which has a gentle 6km (3.7 miles) loop walk that takes in a circular route around the head. On this stretch of coastal bliss, it feels like you’ve left the world behind. It’s just you and the ocean! Overnight: Kinsale, Co. Cork DAY 4, WILD ATLANTIC WAY & SHEEP'S HEAD After breakfast you will begin your drive along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way a straight of road that covers the coastline from the southwest of Ireland all the way to the North West. You will want to keep your camera-ready today as there will be plenty of photo opportunities of the coastline and ocean. You hike for the day will be along on one of four peninsulas you will be visit over the next few days. The Sheep’s head Lighthouse loop walk is an exhilarating 4.2 km walk out to the very tip of the Sheep’s Head peninsula where you’ll get to take in stunning views over West Cork’s bays and peninsulas. You will then continue on your journey until you reach the village of Glengarriif your overnight stay for the night Overnight: Glengarriff DAY 5, BEARA WAY & GLENINCHAQUIN Today you will undertake another glorious drive along the Beara way with more breath-taking scenery to soak up. You will also can visit some Islands with Bere and Dursey island being off the coast of the peninsula. If you wanted to remain on the mainland then your hiking option for the day will be at the famous 2500-year-old Uragh stone Circle following a quiet country road to the breath-taking Gleninchaquinn Park. This working sheepfarm is home to one of Irelands most beautiful Waterfalls and a stunning location to explore on foot. Your walk takes you through fields dotted with sheep and up to the top of the waterfall with sweeping views across the valley and its glistening lakes out to Kenmare Bay. Upon completion of your hike you will make your way to the town of Kenmare the Gateway to the Ring of Kerry Overnight: Kenmare DAY 6, RING OF KERRY & HIKE Considered one of the most beautiful destinations to explore in Ireland, today sees you discovering the real beauty of the world-famous Ring of Kerry. Take in sweeping views of the wild, rugged coastline, golden beaches, glistening lakes, picturesque villages, and spectacular mountain ranges. A nice walk along the Ring of Kerry is the Derrynane Mass Path Loop Walk, which is a moderate 6-mile (9 km) route around Derrynane National Park near Caherdaniel and takes about 3.5 hours to complete. Enjoy trekking through hillside woodland with sweeping views over Derrynane Blue Flag Beach and Derrynane House. After completing the Ring, you will travel toward the fishing port town of Dingle for your overnight stay. Overnight: Dingle. DAY 7, SLEA HEAD Today you will be transferred outside Dingle town, just beyond the glorious beach at Ventry Harbour. From here your walk takes you on a beautiful and very historic walk around Slea Head (8.5km), finishing in Dunquin. This walk offers an opportunity to see ‘beehive huts’ at close quarters, and also a full view of the Blasket Islands. At the end of your walk you can visit the Blasket Interpretative Museum – or if the weather is good – perhaps take a boat over to the Blasket Islands. We will arrange a time to pick you up from Dunquin and return you for another night in Dingle. Overnight: Dingle DAY 8, CLIFFS OF MOHER & DOOLIN After Breakfast you will leave the Kingdom of Kerry behind and travel north along the edge of Europe to the Awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher. The spectacle of the Cliffs is best appreciated on foot especially on the Hags head route (5km) which is a hiking route to the south of the Cliffs. Once you have reached the Visitor centre you can return to your car along the same route or you can take a shuttle back to the car park. You will then make then make the short journey to the village of Doolin home to several old fashion Irish pubs that play live traditional Irish music in the evenings. Overnight: Doolin DAY 9, GALWAY & HIKE Today you will travel north towards Galway, the Bohemian Capital of Ireland. Along the way explore the remarkable moon-like terrain of the wild Burren and the Atlantic waves that roll into the jaws of Galway bay. Your option’s today is to drive straight to Galway and take the opportunity to soak in Galway’s vibrant streets, sample its wide variety of food offerings or take a tour exploring its unique historical places of interest. Alternatively, you can head to Burren National Park and one of number of Loop walks such as Abbey Hill (6.2km), Carron Hike (9.1km) or the Green Road (18km). Overnight: Galway DAY 10, DEPARTURE Today you will travel back east to Dublin, where you will return your car rental to the airport and bid farewell to the Emerald Isle. 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.
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