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Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney National Park
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USD 1910
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Walking & Trekking
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Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Walking & Trekking
Ages :
18+
Trip Code :
W07KE
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The Kerry Way is the Emerald Isle’s longest trail – at 210km, it offers fantastic views of the unspoilt landscapes – a walk here will swathe you in 10,000 years of dramatic Celtic history.

Nestled in the south-west corner of Ireland, you’ll spot contrastingly beautiful landscapes at every turn. From rugged cliffs to some of Europe’s finest golden beaches, small friendly villages and velvety green fields to picturesque mountain ranges.

Starting in the famous town of Killarney, boasting the magnificent ‘Three Lakes of Killarney’. This circular coastal route follows the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way, you’ll pass lovely towns and villages – Waterville, a favoured fishing location for Charlie Chaplin, Sneem famous for its little bridge and Kenmare with its historic textile industry.

Meandering the landscape, which was carved out of rock by the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago, marvel at Iron Age forts and ruined abbeys amongst the many sheep that dot the fields, crisp blue loughs and pretty waterfalls. As you head southwards, the coastal views get better and better.

Highlights

  • Peaceful, beautiful walks in the south-west corner of Ireland
  • Killarney National Park: Ireland's oldest protected wilderness with Ireland's only herd of wild red deer
  • Panoramic views of glistening lakes and rugged mountains
  • A million shades of green as the road follows the contours of the land
  • 10,000 years of dramatic Celtic history

Key Information

  • 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of HHH, HHHH and 4-star hotels
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Route directions and maps
  • Countries visited: Ireland

What's Included

  • Standard transfers at the start/end of the trip (if booking inclusive flights)
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Walking transfers to the start of the walks on days 2/3/6 to ensure you see the best of the area

What's Not Included

  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Single supplements
  • Arrivals and departure transfers (available for a supplement if booking tour only)

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Terrain:

The walking is on well marked trails, the terrain at times can be a little muddy underfoot and some rocky sections. 

Day 2

21 km / 13 miles

Day 3

18 km / 11.2 miles

Day 4

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 5

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 6

27 km / 16.8 miles

Day 7

25 km / 15.5 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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8 Days Excluding Flights From
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USD 1910