Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
Traditional Irish Culture from Cork to Killarney
Discover both the nuance and grandeur of Ireland with your family. Deepen your understanding and connections—to nature, the Irish people and each other. To paraphrase an Irish saying, may the routes you travel “be lined with green lights.”
Highlights
- Bike, hike and paddle through a quintessential Irish landscape of hills, farmland, cottages and sheep
- Enjoy traditional Irish music and dance in some of our favorite pubs, an iconic part of life in Ireland
- Celebrate Irish culture and legends during an evening of classic storytelling by a well-known shanachie (storyteller)
- Watch a Kerry dance and revel with the whole family in fascinating history and lively village culture
- Experience Relais & Chateaux hospitality and relax at a hotel with views of Kenmare Bay and MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Start/EndCork
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Begin your family adventure by traveling from Cork to the start of our first ride at a pub in Kilgarvan • Bike into the Roughty River Valley, and to the town of Kenmare • From the base of the Caha Mountains, ride into the lush Bonane Valley and to Bonane Heritage Park • Explore a private preserve that's home to sacred archaeological monuments including a ring fort, boulder burial and stone circle • Hop in a sea kayak to glide through the protected waterways of Kenmare Bay, enjoying the spectacular landscape and chatty seabirds • Join a private whiskey tasting with an expert • The pristine Beara Peninsula—one of Ireland's warmest areas—likely looks today as it did to the ancient Celts • Marvel at stunning views of the Glen Inchiquin Valley's glacier-carved mountains and sparkling lakes on a hike over Mount Knockagarrane • Behold a 4,000-year-old Druid stone circle, one of County Kerry's most impressive.
Nights 1-3
Set on a sprawling waterfront estate, this luxurious inn offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Sheen Falls. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
A gorgeous cycling route winds through Moll’s Gap • Views of wild Killarney National Park serve as the backdrop to lunch • Bike through the Blackwater Valley en route to the Gap of Dunloe • This narrow pass cuts through the highest peaks in Ireland • Hike in Killarney National Park with vistas of serene lakes, rushing waterfalls and dense forests • In Killarney, rows of houses sport cheerfully painted façades and ornate plasterwork • Settle in for an evening of classic storytelling with a well-known Irish shanachie • Make your way to 15th-century Ross Castle on foot for a tour of this old tower house • Extend your holiday in Cork, our vibrant gateway city.
Nights 4-5
A handsome family-owned hotel, promising and delivering "warmth beyond the smile," in the heart of Killarney. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Premiere Hotel
Set on a sprawling waterfront estate, this luxurious inn offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay, MacGillycuddy's Reeks and Sheen Falls. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
A handsome family-owned hotel, promising and delivering "warmth beyond the smile," in the heart of Killarney. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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