Killarney Trip Overview
The Dingle Peninsula on the Wild Altanic Way has amazing mountain scenery and unusual antiquities to see as you travel around this spectacular peninsula. You will stop at the famed Inch beach, one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, which is a site of outstanding natural beauty.
Then to the most westerly drive in Europe known as the Slea Head drive. Marvel at the Atlantic Coast as you travel on this spectacular road which hugs the western shoreline. Enjoy great views of the Blasket Islands and maybe even see the “Sleeping Giant Island.”
You will also stop in Dingle town. This is one of the most picturesque fishing towns in Ireland, and is also famed for Fungi the dolphin who has been a local for almost 30 years. Dingle town is the heart and soul of the Peninsula. Today is attracts visitors, including artists and musicians, from all over the world.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Killarney, Ireland
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
The Dingle Peninsula on the Wild Altanic Way has amazing mountain scenery and unusual antiquities to see as you travel around this spectacular peninsula. You will stop at the famed Inch beach, one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, which is a site of outstanding natural beauty.
Then to the most westerly drive in Europe known as the Slea Head drive. Marvel at the Atlantic Coast as you travel on this spectacular road which hugs the western shoreline. Enjoy great views of the Blasket Islands and maybe even see the “Sleeping Giant Island.”
You will also stop in Dingle town. This is one of the most picturesque fishing towns in Ireland, and is also famed for Fungi the dolphin who has been a local for almost 30 years. Dingle town is the heart and soul of the Peninsula. Today is attracts visitors, including artists and musicians, from all over the world.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Paddywagon Tours, 13 Main Street, Killarney Ireland
We meet outside the Killarney Paddywagon Office at 13 Main Street! @ 10:45am
Stop At: Inch Beach, Inch Ireland
Inch Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, and stretches for 3 miles facing the Atlantic ocean and is renowned as a surfing and fishing location. Its golden sands became well known on the big screen as it has featured in many movies, most notably Ryan’s Daughter and Playboy of Western World which was entirely filmed along its shoreline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Slea Head Drive, Ireland
Slea Head drive on the Wild Altanic Way, is considered by many photographic magazines as the most beautiful peninsula in the world, and was recently voted the number one area for dramatic shots. The road winds around through Gaelic speaking Corca Dhuibhne beginning at Ventry beach passing by the 4000 year old beehive huts and onwards to Dunquin with amazing views of the great Blasket Island and the Sleeping Giant. The peninsula has fabulous beaches in Coonenoole and Clogherhead where the film Far and Away was shot. We drive through the beautiful village of Ballyferriter.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dingle, Dingle, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Next we stop in Dingle town! Charming Gaelic speaking fishing village famed in many films like Far and Away and Ryan’s Daughter, Dingle is celebrated for having most pubs in Ireland for a town of its size, 52 pubs and 2000 people. We cannot forget Dingle’s most famous resident, Fungi the Dolphin.
Enjoy 1.5 hours exploring Dingle, and sampling the perfectly fresh local fish and chips
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours, 13 Main Street, Killarney Ireland
Arrive back into Killarney for approximately 5.30-6.00pm during peak season, and between 4.30-5.00pm during the Winter.
