Dingle & Blasket Island Visitor Centre

9 hours

Duration

Dingle

Location

Mar – Nov

Dates

2/5

Physicality

Age

JOIN US ON A MAGNIFICENT TOUR AROUND THE HISTORICAL SETTING OF THE DINGLE PENINSULA. Once described by National Geographic as “the most beautiful place on earth” the peninsula is littered with archaeological and historical sites that are nestled into the breathtakingly beautiful landscape.

Discover a land dotted with majestic views as we take you off the beaten track to explore the dramatic and wild coastline of Slea Head. We will delve into this unique destination as we take a visit to the stunning Blasket Island visitor centre to learn about the extraordinary lives of the talented inhabitants of the island who lived there up until 1953 and their unique Gaelic culture.

We will also visit the vibrant town of Dingle, where you can have lunch and explore its colourful and vibrant streets, before making our return journey to Killarney.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Inch Beach – a beautiful golden strand that offers spectacular views of Dingle Bay.
Slea Head – considered one of Ireland’s most westerly points with dramatic views of the Skellig and Blasket Islands.
Coumeenoole & Dunmore Head – a stunning location with wonderful views of Coumeenoole Bay and the Blasket Islands.
Blasket Island Visitor Centre – an interpretation centre that tells the story of the Gaelic speaking community that lived on the island until 1953.
Gallarus Oratory – One of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula and is completely made of stone and some way it resembles an upturned boat.
Dingle Town – relax and explore the colourful town of Dingle.
Annascaul – home to Ireland’s Antarctic Explorer, Tom Crean.
Aghadoe – a picturesque viewing point that overlooks the Lakes of Killarney with remarkable Celtic history.

START/RETURN POINT

Discover Ireland Centre, Beech Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

DEPARTURE DAYS

Daily

SCHEDULE

09:00 AM – 18:00 PM

(Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time)

WHAT TO BRING

A pair of suitable trainers/walking boots
Rain jacket/trousers
Warm fleece
Hat and gloves
Food and water e.g. snacks, water (1 litre approx).

INCLUDED

Professional and experienced guide	Slea Head Tour
Bus transfer from and to Killarney
Entrance to the Blasket Island Visitor Centre

NOT INCLUDED

Any activities/services not listed on itinerary

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09:00 AM: Bus Departure for Dingle

09:45 AM: Inch beach

A beautiful golden strand that offers spectacular views of Dingle Bay and famous for the movie Ryan’s Daughter.

10:15 AM: Bus departure for Dingle

10:45 AM: Arrive in Dingle

11:00 AM: Bus Departure for Slea Head

Considered one of Ireland’s most westerly points with dramatic views of the Skellig and Blasket Islands.

11:45 AM: Coumeenoole & Dunmore Head

A stunning location with wonderful views of Coumeenoole Bay and the Blasket Islands where a Gaelic speaking community lived until 1953.

11:55 PM: Bus departure for Blasket Island Visitor Centre

An beautiful interpretation centre that tells the story of the Gaelic speaking community that lived on the island until 1953.

12:55 PM: Bus departure for Gallarus Oratory

13:15 PM: Gallarus Oratory Tour

One of the most famous landmarks on the Dingle Peninsula and is completely made of stone and some way it resembles an upturned boat.

13:45 PM: Bus departure for Dingle

14:00 PM: Arrive in Dingle

Lunch and explore the colourful town of Dingle

16:15 PM: Bus departure for Killarney

16:30 PM: Annascaul

Home to Ireland’s famous Antarctic Explorer, Tom Crean.

17:30 PM: Aghadoe

A picturesque viewing point that overlooks the Lakes of Killarney with remarkable Celtic history.

18:00 PM: Arrive in Killarney