Killarney & Ring of Kerry Mountain Pass Tour from Cork

Overview

Our expert driver guides set our private day tours apart by bringing great knowledge, experience and advice to every trip. This day tour has 2 options takes in some of the most scenic sections of the famed Ring of Kerry on either the full loop Ring of Kerry or concentrating on the beautiful towns of Killarney and Kenmare over the stunning Mountain pass section of the Ring of Kerry.

Option 1: The full Ring of Kerry Tour - 10 to 11 hours duration

Leaving Cork we travel straight via the town of Killarney to begin this stunning drive which takes you out to the far reaches of the Iveragh Peninsula. This private tour allows you to turn off the main route and take in some of the lesser known yet amazingly beautiful and historical sections of the Ring of Kerry. Your full day tour takes in the full loop of the Ring of Kerry including the famed Mountain Pass sections offering stunning views over the 3 lakes of Killarney. Return to Cork where your day tour and wonderful experience touring the Ring of Kerry ends.

Option 2: Ring of Kerry Mountain Pass Tour - 8 hours duration

Leaving Cork, we travel straight to Killarney town, the main town on the Ring of Kerry to soak up the atmosphere before heading down to the stunning Ross Castle on the banks of the largest lake in Killarney National Park. After a stroll around the grounds and perhaps a guided tour of the castle, we continue to the picturesque Muckross House and Gardens. This hunting lodge once accommodated Queen Victoria and its location on Muckross lake is second to none. Enjoy the formal gardens or perhaps decide to take on the experience of a jaunting cart trip or a guided tour of the House or local traditional Farms. From Muckross we continue on the Ring of Kerry route stopping off at Torc Waterfall and Ladies View before we pass through the mountain pass of Molls Gap and into the historic Kenmare town. Enjoy some peace and quiet in Kenmare before we return to Cork.
Private Tour: Visiting Killarney & Ring of Kerry Mountain Pass from Cork

Whats Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Expert Driver Guide

Parking Fees

Road Tolls and Fuel

Driver Guides lunch

Gratuities

Not Included

Meeting & Pick Up

Hotel/Guesthouse - Our driver guide will meet you at your accommodation within the Cork city area.

Shore Excursions - Our driver guide will meet you at the dock. Please note that this day tour requires that ships are docked for a minimum of 12 hours to ensure a timely return on board

Cork Airport - Our driver guide will meet you at the arrivals hall of Cork Airport

Cork Train Station - Our driver guide will meet you at the train station

Client Lunch

Admissions to attractions

What stops to expect

Killarney. A bustling town full of music, cafe's and quaint shops. Enjoy a driver guided tour of Killarney and soak up the lively atmosphere.

Drive through tour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ross Castle. Ross Castle is a fine example of a defensive Keep located in the picturesque Killarney National Park. A wonderful location to explore and visit or perhaps enjoy a guided tour if time allows. 2024 prices are €5 for an adult, €3 for a child if taking the guided tour inside.

Stop duration 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free (to grounds)

Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms. Muckross House is an old hunting lodge set on the picturesque Muckross Lake. One can stroll and enjoy the formal and rock gardens (free), visit the craft centre (free), take a guided tour of the house (€9 Adult) or take in a visit to the traditional farms (€9 Adult) nearby. There is plenty to see and do here at Muckross and if you are looking for an authentic experience, why not take a jaunting cart ride along by the lakeshore.

Stop duration 1.5 hours • Admission Ticket Free (to grounds and Gardens)

Torc Waterfall. Take a short stroll and marvel at the wonderful Muckross Waterfall as we travel up over the mountain pass towards Molls Gap and into Kenmare.

Stop duration 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ladies' View. A wonderful picture perfect stop along the Ring of Kerry with expansive views over the 3 lakes of Killarney and the National Park all framed by Irelands highest mountain range.

Stop duration 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free.

Kenmare. This quaint town is beautifully laid out and a wonderful stop before we return towards Cork on our journey home. Kenmare is a planned town with a rich history and a wonderful place to pause and observe the local people and businesses. We will stop here for 1 hour and time permitting, you can take in the local druid circle if you wish before we head back to Cork and we finish our tour.

Stop duration 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Return to Cork/Ship/Train Station where todays tour ends

It was such a perfect day! Ronan is a great guide and, in addition to showing us the scheduled itinerary, he gave us lots of history and stories of the surrounding areas on the drive to the various stops....

....The car was clean and comfortable. We had such a great time and we would 10/10 recommend to book this tour with Ronan!

Madiecooper501 "August 2024"

★★★★★