Explore the Rugged Beauty of the Ireland with Boundless Journeys

You will meet your guide in Dublin today before hitting the road for County Kerry. We will stop en route at The Rock of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel is a historic site perched atop a limestone outcrop, showcasing a magnificent collection of medieval buildings, including a striking Gothic cathedral and a round tower. Its dramatic silhouette against the Irish sky and its rich architectural heritage make it an iconic and awe-inspiring landmark. We will have lunch in its shadow before making your way to Killarney.

Accommodations

Lake Hotel Killarney
killarney, Ireland

Located lakeside in beautiful Killarney, The Lake Hotel has been run with care by the Huggard family for over a century. Located just over a mile from Killarney town center, it offers warm hospitality and stunning views from which to enjoy the many amenities, which include an infinity pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna.

For a first blast of Atlantic air we head into the southern part of the Iveragh Peninsula, also known as the Ring of Kerry. Here we leave the main tourist track behind, the landscape becoming increasingly wild and windswept and head into the Skellig Ring for a cliff top hike on a remote peninsula. Experience the rugged beauty of Kerry's coastline on a captivating coastal hike, where dramatic cliffs meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.The silhouette of the majestic Skellig Islands will be our constant companion as we walk.

Accommodations

Lake Hotel Killarney
killarney, Ireland

Located lakeside in beautiful Killarney, The Lake Hotel has been run with care by the Huggard family for over a century. Located just over a mile from Killarney town center, it offers warm hospitality and stunning views from which to enjoy the many amenities, which include an infinity pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna.

Boating out on the Lakes of Killarney today, you will get a view of some of Ireland’s highest peaks from the water. You will have the opportunity to explore Ross Castle, a medieval tower house overlooking the lakeshore before hiking a section of The Kerry Way long distance trail. From Muckross House, you follow the trail past a tumbling waterfall and into the hills, taking in the lush, leafy valleys of Ireland’s oldest National Park and the heathery open expanse of the foothills of the Macgillycuddy Reeks mountain range.

This afternoon you will continue our adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way to Dingle town, a charming coastal settlement in Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful streets, traditional music scene and picturesque waterfront. This evening, explore the pubs and traditional music scene of Ireland in Dingle town where some of the country’s best musicians play.

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Dingle Skellig Hotel
Dingle, Ireland

Located lakeside just a 5-minute walk from the spirited town of Dingle, the Skellig offers traditional Irish warmth and comfort, coupled with modern facilities.

This morning the adventure continues along Ireland’s westernmost peninsula, the Dingle Peninsula, where your first hike will start from one of Ireland’s highest mountain passes. The Conor Pass, offers incredible views of the surrounding countryside, mountains. glacial corrie lakes as well as Atlantic islands.

After a day spent exploring the wild beauty of Ireland’s most westerly peninsula, you’ll continue your journey north to the village of Doolin. This evening, enjoy another chance to experience some of Ireland’s finest pubs and lively traditional music in this charming coastal village.

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The Doolin Inn
Doolin, Ireland

Resting on the quiet shores of Ballinakill Bay on its own private woodland, Rosleague Manor in Connemara has been discreetly converted in to a first class hotel with 19th Century charm and character intact.

The Burren region is geologically unique, formed by glacial actions millions of years ago the exposed limestone that characterizes the region hosts an incredible array of wildflowers, including dozens of species of orchids. Millennia of human interaction with the landscape cultivate optimal growing conditions for the unique flora of the region.

You will meet with The Burren Beo Trust, a charity working tirelessly to conserve and protect the unique landscape of the Burren region in Ireland while promoting sustainable farming practices and fostering community engagement and appreciation for its natural heritage. Next, you will hike near the hill of Slieve Carran, in the Burren's otherworldly limestone terrain, encountering diverse flora, captivating rock formations, and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Accommodations

The Doolin Inn
Doolin, Ireland

Resting on the quiet shores of Ballinakill Bay on its own private woodland, Rosleague Manor in Connemara has been discreetly converted in to a first class hotel with 19th Century charm and character intact.

The Burren region is geologically unique, formed by glacial actions millions of years ago the exposed limestone that characterizes the region hosts an incredible array of wildflowers, including dozens of species of orchids. Millennia of human interaction with the landscape cultivate optimal growing conditions for the unique flora of the region.

You will meet with The Burren Beo Trust, a charity working tirelessly to conserve and protect the unique landscape of the Burren region in Ireland while promoting sustainable farming practices and fostering community engagement and appreciation for its natural heritage.

Next, you will hike near the hill of Slieve Carran, in the Burren's otherworldly limestone terrain, encountering diverse flora, captivating rock formations, and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape.

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Rosleaggue Manor
Connemara, Ireland

Resting on the quiet shores of Ballinakill Bay on its own private woodland, Rosleague Manor in Connemara has been discreetly converted in to a first class hotel with 19th Century charm and character intact.

Today, you'll set your sights on Inishbofin Island, renowned for its breathtaking Atlantic Coast vistas. Embark on a coastal hike that meanders along the island's shores, treating you to mesmerizing panoramas of Inishbofin's sea arch, blowholes, and sea stacks, which are also home to a seal colony. As you continue the journey, you'll discover the impressive Dún More Cliffs and the remnants of an Iron Age promontory fort, as well as the idyllic Trá Gheal beach and a historic famine road. The trail traverses through grassy paths, turf banks, and pebbled beaches, offering a diverse and scenic route. Upon returning to the harbor, treat yourself to one of the finest pints of Guinness on the west coast before boarding the ferry back to the mainland.

Accommodations

Rosleaggue Manor
Connemara, Ireland

Resting on the quiet shores of Ballinakill Bay on its own private woodland, Rosleague Manor in Connemara has been discreetly converted in to a first class hotel with 19th Century charm and character intact.

Oscar Wilde described Connemara as ?a savage beauty' and heading south for today's hike, it's easy to understand why. Granite peaks give way to heathery bogland and wild valleys open out to sea vistas. Today's hike starts in Connemara National Park and takes in the best that the landscape has to offer. Along the way your guide will introduce you to the flora of the blanket bog ecosystem that characterizes this part of Ireland's west coast.

You will stop at a local sheep farm to watch the sheepdogs at work and learn a little about farming life on Ireland's west coast. Spend this evening in a country house hotel nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Connemara, enjoying a captivating ambiance of refined beauty and warm hospitality.

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Sligo City Hotel
Sligo, Ireland

Ideally situated in the city centre of Sligo, the Sligo City Hotel offers 61 newly renovated rooms next to the city’s famous O’Connell Street, which offers extensive shopping, riverside restaurants and cosy bars.

Sligo's landscapes have provided inspiration to generations of writers and artists and today's destination is one of the most iconic landmarks in the region. This morning we will embark on a rewarding hike up Knocknarea, where stunning views of Sligo Bay and the legendary Queen Maeve's cairn await at the summit. Enjoy lunch at a popular local surf village before heading north where Ben Bulben cuts an impressive silhouette on the horizon.

Our second hike is a scenic trail offering breathtaking views of the iconic Benbulben Mountain and the lush Sligo countryside. We will enjoy a final night dinner in town this evening where we will celebrate our time together with a final pint of Guinness.

Accommodations

Sligo City Hotel
Sligo, Ireland

Ideally situated in the city centre of Sligo, the Sligo City Hotel offers 61 newly renovated rooms next to the city’s famous O’Connell Street, which offers extensive shopping, riverside restaurants and cosy bars.

Departing Sligo this morning, you will stop in the heart of Ireland's rolling green midlands at the Hill of Uisneach, one of Ireland's ancient royal sites. Here you will learn a little of Ireland's mythology and history, courtesy of a local historian. Savor one last meal together before you return to Dublin mid-afternoon.