Accommodation

Quality Guesthouses and Lodges with Breakfast Wifi avail En suite rooms Packed lunches are available on request or in local deli (Not included in cost)

Others

Detailed maps and guide Book with interesting facts of areas visited and route descriptions. Luggage Transfer each day. Phone support along the way.(Accommodations and pickup numbers) All Information on public transport required will be given. Information on what to see and do in places visited. Information on places to eat and drink.

Meals

Breakfast each morning at your accommodation. Wide selection to choose from.

Not included:

Others

Arrival and departure airport transfers. (This can be arranged at an extra cost) Entrance fees. Tipping. Meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional). You can purchase this on the ’Book Now’ page.

Transport

Transport not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Guide

This is a self-guided tour.

Optional

Pickup can be arranged from Shannon/Kerry Airport Accommodation in Dublin before or after your tour Extra accommodation before or after this trip can be arranged for you. Trip to the Blasket Islands Eco Day Tour

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Camp On The Dingle Peninsula
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Camp On The Dingle Peninsula

On day 1 you will be making your way to the small town of Camp.

Details on how to get here will be provided for you.

The best way is to get a bus or train to Tralee and then then get a local bus or taxi to Camp.
Day 2 Day 2: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent

Terrain: Old disused Road across moorland and through smaller conifer plantation; short road walk, the boreens and minor roads through farmland and 3Km road walk to Annascaul.
Summary: Low pass to the south side of the peninsula with superb views of Inch Strand, (A great place for a swim and enjoy the views), Castlemaine Harbour and the surrounding mountains.
Interests: Annascaul is the home town of the great Irish Explorer Tom Creen who travelled with Shackleton to the South Pole. (Unsung Hero is a great book to read of his exploits) The South Pole is a wonderful pub in Annascaul where you can enjoy a drink and see some of the artefacts from his travels.
Day 3 Day 3: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent

Terrain: Minor roads through some farmland to Lispole; farm boreens and field paths across hillsides; vehicle tracks and roads to Dingle.
Summary: Quite country roads lead to a picturesque cove and Castle ruin; more scenic quite roads inland to Lispole then north towards the mountains and excellent wide views. Final descent into Dingle,
Interests: Dingle is a beautiful small fishing port town, full of restaurants, craft shops, cafes and of course pubs which have live Irish music in most of them each evening.
I recommend a day’s rest here to take in the sights and take a tour to the Blasket Islands, visit Fungi (famous friendly Dolphin who has been in this harbour for over 20 years)
Day 4 Day 4: Rest Day Dingle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rest Day Dingle

Dingle is a great small fishing port town with plenty of things to do. It also has some of Ireland’s finest musicians, bars and restaurants, which makes it a great place to stop. There are also some great boat trips that you can do from the harbour in Dingle. We would recommend the Eco Boat trip that brings you to the Blasket Islands and a tour of the bay to watch dolphins, puffins and other wildlife.
Day 5 Day 5: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent

Terrain: Small roads to Ventry, then beach walking; vehicle tracks and boreens across shoulder of Mt Eagle; main road past Slea head and minor roads into Dunquin.
Summary: From tranquil Ventry, a fine beach walk leads up to a varied traverse of the shoulder of Mt Eagle. Here you have some of the most spectacular views across Slea Head and the Atlantic towards the Blasket Islands.
Interests: You can visit the Blasket Island Centre (These Islands are famous for their Gaelic speaking writers) You are now in the traditional Irish Speaking region of this Peninsula know as a “Gaeltacht” region.
Day 6 Day 6: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent

Terrain: Minor roads and boreens lead to a coastal path, then minor roads to fine beaches, cliff top path and more minor roads.
Summary: an outstanding scenic day with superb cliff-top stretches with long beach walks and a rugged coastline. Louis Mulcahy pottery craft centre is well worth a visit and you can watch the professionals throwers and even have a go yourself.
Day 7 Day 7: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.

Terrain: Minor roads, moorland, hillside trails boggy in places, minor roads and finally a field path to Cloghane.
Summary: This is the most dramatic and challenging day, crossing the shoulder of Mt Brandon, descending to Brandon Bay and easier going to the village of Cloghane.
Interests: Mount Brandon is a sacred mountain named after the famous explorer Saint Brandon, there is a pilgrimage up this mountain every year.
Day 8 Day 8: Depart Cloghane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Depart Cloghane

On your final day we can organise a transfer for you back to Tralee or the small town of Camp.

8 days tour

The Dingle Way - Self Guided Ireland 8 Day

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip The Dingle Way - Self Guided Ireland 8 Day

Day 1: Arrive Camp On The Dingle Peninsula

Day 2: Camp – Annascaul: 17Km (11Miles) - 270M Ascent

Day 3: Annascaul – Dingle 19Km (12Miles) – 340M Ascent

Day 4: Rest Day Dingle

Day 5: Dingle – Dunquin 20Km (12Miles) – 370M Ascent

Day 6: Dunquin – Ballydavid 22Km (13 Miles) – Minimal Ascent

Day 7: Ballydavid – Cloghane: 27Km (14Miles) – 780M Ascent.

Day 8: Depart Cloghane

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania