Ireland Bike Tour
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Irresistible Ireland—Counties Cork & Kerry
From $4,299 - $4,549 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights
(+$220 to $440 for sgl. occ.)
There's something legendary about Ireland. Indescribable hues of green, herds of sheep and tiny thatch-roofed homes. City names sing like songs—Ballylickey, Clonakilty and Glengarriff. Park Hotel Kenmare only adds to the drama. Stopping in a small pub for a pint, it seems everyone has a story to tell. And now so do you.
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Ireland
Start/End Cork

Highlights
- Share a private Irish whiskey tasting with John Moriarty, a local expert and our resident whiskey aficionado
- Soak up fascinating history and village culture, then take in a pint and some local lore with our longtime friend and guide Mike Murphy
- Explore the Ring of Kerry's treasures by land and sea, including deep forests, rugged coastline and sweeping views
- Cycle through a quintessential Irish landscape of verdant hills, family farms and plenty of the requisite woolly sheep
Ireland
Start/End Cork

Itinerary
Day 1 Discover a classic Irish landscape—green hills, small farms and quaint cottages—on two wheels | Listen to the lilt of Gaelic in Inchigeelagh | Arriving in Gougane Barra, a hamlet surrounded by lush forests and mountains, spot the 300-year-old church set on a tiny island | Villages painted in cheery colors line the country roads to Ballylickey.
Day 2 Bike past streams and waterfalls in scenic Glengarriff State Forest Reserve | A gradual climb leads to magnificent Caha Pass, complete with tunnels and sweeping views of Kenmare Bay | Savor award-winning treats from a chocolatier in Bonane | Join a private whiskey tasting with an expert.
Day 3 On the Beara Peninsula, pedal by lakes, cliffs and glacier-carved mountains | Check out Kenmare's shops, its prehistoric stone circle or just relax at the acclaimed Park Hotel Kenmare | How's your Irish accent? Our friend and guide Mike Murphy gives pointers over a pint.
Day 4 Gorgeous cycling routes wind through Moll's Gap and wild Ballaghbeama Pass into remote Glencar Valley and around Caragh Lake | Legend comes to life during an evening with a well-known Irish storyteller.
Days 5-6 Country roads lead to dazzling spots along the Ring of Kerry | Take in the views from Dingle Bay during a ferry ride to Valentia Island.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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2019 May
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
2019 Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more guests: from $4,299 pp dbl occ
- 8 - 9 guests: from $4,999 pp dbl occ
- 6 - 7 guests: from $5,899 pp dbl occ
- 4 - 5 guests: from $6,899 pp dbl occ
- 2 - 3 guests: from $8,199 pp dbl occ
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