Country: Ireland

Killarney is a jewel of strangely shaped and tumbled mountains dazzled with the interplay of light on water and vegetation.  A sight of everchanging beauty.  The Ring of Kerry Trail winds its way around the Iveragh Pennisula which  includes the majestic McGillicuddy Reek, Ireland’s highest mountain range, pristine lakes and the golden beaches at Rossbeigh. You will visit Killarney, one of the most popular villages in Ireland. In the evenings, you will savor Irish cultural festitivities, music, food and the “craic” in the local pubs.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Saturday
Transfer from Killarney or Shannon Airport to Killarney.
Day 2: Sunday
Your ride will begin at the base of Seefinn Mountain and ascend to the Windy Gap to view the splendor of Caragh Lake. The trail takes you across green pastures and
through charming villages to Coomasaharn Lake which is enclosed by Horseshoe Mountain. The quaint village of Glenbeigh, (Glen of Birches) is your destination for the evening. Surrounded entirely by mountains, this town boasts breathtaking views of the River Behy and Rossbeigh Strand and you can enjoy a delightful visit to Winn’s Folly Castle.
Day 3: Monday
You will gallop across the golden sand of Rossbeigh beach. A century-old tower which guided ships entering Castlemaine Harbour and the panorama of Dingle and Inveragh penninsulas will enhance your ride. After lunch on the beach and another brisk gallop, your day ends as you return from the beach via Cliff Road.
Day 4: Tuesday
Your morning ride will take you from Kells Station through the blanket bogs of Cnoc Bawn and Liss Bawn. The views of Caherciveen are spectacular. Lunch is served in a forest grove. Your next destinations are the fertile Inny Valley and the Tulligane Woods. Your evening accommodation is in the coastal village of Waterville (the little whirlpool). This town is nestled on a narrow strip of land between Lough Currane and the Atlantic Ocean. The first Celtic invaders are reputed to have landed near Waterville leaving many archaeological remains.
Day 5: Wednesday
You will spend an adventurous morning in the Tulligane Woods. After a picnic lunch by the Inny River, you will ride along the shores of the famous fishing lake, Lough Currane.
Day 6: Thursday
After a brisk ride to Waterville Beach, you will gallop along the shoreline. The trail travels past old farmhouses as you ride to Hogs Head and the blue green skyline of Ballinskelligs Bay.
Day 7: Friday
After breakfast, transfer to your airport.

Dates: Saturday through Friday, April 14-20, April 21-27, April 28-May 4, May 12-18, May 19-25, May 26-June 1, June 2-8, June 9-15, June 16-22, June 23-29, June 30-July 6, July 7-13, July 14-20, July 21-27, July 28-August 3, August 4-10, August 11-17, August 18-24, August 25-31, September 1-7, September 8-14, September 15-21, September 22-28, September 29-October 5, October 6-12, October 13-19
Length of ride: 5 days
Meeting point: Shannon, Kerry or Cork Airport
Ability level: Walk, trot, canter
Horse: Irish Drafts, Irish Cobs and Percheron Crosses
Group size: 2 – 12
Saddles: English, Swiss Ranger
Non-riding activity: Fishing, hiking, cycling, golf
Hotel/s: 3*** & 4**** hotels and inns
Price per person: $1,990 per person, shared
$230 single supplement

*Prices are quoted in U.S. dollars but are billed in euros. The exchange rate will be fixed on the date of your final payment.

Includes: 6 nights accommodations, B & B, 5 lunches, 5 days guided riding

Not included: Air fare, transfer to and from airport, evening meals

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