Irish Vacation Tours on the Ring of Kerry

The Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland, isabout 10:00am, after a leisurely breakfast, means
also known as The Ring of Kerry. It is part of anyou'll arrive at the towns on the circuit an hour or
unspoiled part of Ireland even though it has hadso behind most tour groups. That allows you to
visitors for hundreds of years. It is a spectacularavoid the crowds, especially in high season, and
center for outdoor activities including wateryou will have a much more relaxed experience.
sports, walking, cycling, golf, riding, and fantasticVisiting Ireland's highest mountain range,
freshwater fishing. The clear rivers provide eddiesMacgillicuddy Reeks, in the morning will give you
and pools with salmon and trout; after they reachtime to enjoy the mountain views. You'll also miss
the sea, fishing turns to bass, ray, conger eel,the crowds that return to Killarney in the evening.
cod, Pollack, wrasse, mullet, flounder, tuna, andThe unusually rounded mountains of Moll's Gap are
mackerel.part of the movement of glaciers in the distant
Some of Europe's finest beaches are found onpast. One of the most beautiful sights is the
The Ring of Kerry. Several of the towns alongLakes of Killarney at Ladies View. In wet weather,
the peninsula's shore contain all you need for aTorc Waterfall is spectacular and loud. The 70 ft.
wonderful seaside holiday. This circular tourwaterfall begins at the "Devil's Punch Bowl" and
especially provides insight into Ireland's ancientsplashes into Muckross Lake.
heritage. Ogham Stones, Iron Age Forts, oldThe Kerry Bog Village has been restored to
monasteries, and a rocky landscape carved byprovide a view of rural life in centuries past.
the Ice Age, are all part of The Ring.Traditional cottages and tools used on the bog are
Just driving around The Ring would take 3 ½displayed. You'll also have the opportunity to see
hours, but there are many stops you'll want tothe rare breed of sturdy Kerry Bog Ponies. These
make. Allow at least one day for a tour. Stayingsmall ponies have thick, long manes and tails, and
in Kenmare (one of Ireland's few planned towns)were used to carry turf from the bog.
means you will be less crowded than in Killarney.You could fit these places into a day, but there is
Enjoy gourmet restaurants, good pubs, andso much more to see as you circle The Ring, it
access to The Ring of Beara as well as The Ringwould be a good idea to schedule several days to
of Kerry. Starting your tour from Kenmare atexplore the glorious Ring of Kerry.