“Escape to mountains, lakes, and coastline”
6 Day Expert Guided Hiking Holiday in Ireland: Discover the Ring of Kerry’s Wild Side!
Álaind Lodges, Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland, V93AC80
Hiking Holiday in Ireland
Get into nature on this five-night hiking holiday. Immerse yourself in wild Ireland as you explore the hidden beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy the satisfying sensations of the wind in your face and the fresh, clean, Atlantic air filling your lungs. You'll wonder why you haven't visited there before now. You'll discover amazing places, including a secret place known only by a few.
Meet the instructors
Fergal
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Highlights
- Hiking holiday with wellness and solitude
- 'Moderate' difficulty walks with an expert mountain leader guide
- Wild, rugged, and beautiful landscapes
- Majestic mountains, untamed coastline, hidden lakes, and waterfalls
- Breathtaking views of Kenmare Bay and Atlantic shores
- Coastline where the mountains reach the sea
- 5 nights accommodation in luxury private ensuite rooms
- Breakfast, packed lunch, and refreshments included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Cork Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Cork Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Shannon Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Shannon Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tour assistance
Álaind Lodges: Your countryside escape to nature
Álaind (pronounced 'all-ind') means beautiful place in old Irish and their bed and breakfast (B&B) sits on the edge of the beautiful village of Sneem on The Ring of Kerry.
Álaind Lodges is a relaxing countryside B&B escape with luxury ensuite rooms, tasty breakfast, and relaxing garden spaces - like a home away from home. While staying at Álaind Lodges, you can immerse yourself in nature, being located on a quiet lane at the foot of the Sneem Dunkerron Mountains.
The peaceful bedrooms at Álaind Lodges B&B feature ensuite bathrooms with a comfortable double bed to ensure a relaxing stay. Wooden floors, satellite television, power showers, and fluffy towels will also add to the enjoyment of your stay.
Program
On the less-frequented walks with 'Solitude Ratings' of 10 out of 10, time will slow down as you soak up the fabulous coastal views of Kenmare Bay and the Wild Atlantic.
Álaind Holidays' ‘moderate’ guided walks along the Kerry Way, with beachfront and unspoiled hillside trails, stay close to the coastline and even finish on a spectacular white sandy beach. You'll enjoy the company of your like-minded fellow walkers who may be the only people you encounter on each day's walk.
Participants will stop to view the wild Irish flowers and keep a watchful eye for wildlife including hares, foxes, mountain goats, deer, and the white-tailed sea eagles. At the end of each walk, the group will have time to relax with a beverage, with the option of a wild swim or perhaps even a rejuvenating seaweed bath.
The evening time will be a chance to explore the village of Sneem and its restaurants and pubs. You can enjoy some live music or meet some of the friendly locals and have a chat.
What you can expect on your walking holiday
On Day 1, guests for the Discover the Ring of Kerry's Wild Side holiday will arrive at Álaind Lodges on Sportsfield Road, Sneem, Co. Kerry, V93AC80. In the evening, the small group of walkers will gather for a welcome drink and a holiday briefing.
The next day, after a tasty and full menu breakfast, you'll choose your lunch pack for the day and gather your walking gear and get ready for the day's walk.
Álaind Holidays carefully selects their walks for you to enjoy the best parts of the Ring of Kerry, allowing you to feel immersed in nature. They'll take you to places you will not find on your own, favoring pristine and less-travelled routes.
You'll walk circa 10 to 12 kilometers / 6 to 7 miles and usually spend four and a half to five hours exploring the scenery, history, stories, flora, and fauna of the area.
On return to your accommodation, you will be free to enjoy some apres-walk refreshments, relax for a bit, try some wild swimming, or even go for a seaweed bath.
Sneem Village offers a good selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants for your evening meal and often, Álaind Holidays guests choose to dine together, but that will be up to you.
This trip is for everyone who loves walking on way-marked trails but also likes to spice it up with a few hills and grassy or rough tracks. Rest assured that the group will take plenty of stops to take in the views and chat. Álaind Holidays will keep the group together, so that everyone will have a rewarding experience.
You'll feel refreshed and rejuvenated after the experiences you have shared with your fellow walkers. What’s more, these holidays are ideal for couples, groups, and single guests.
Guided walks to spectacular places
Day 1 will be for arrival. Day 2 will be the first walking day. Day 6 will be the departure date.
March 9th
- Arrival
March 10th - 1st walking day
- Kerry Way experience
- Elevated coastal views trail - 12 KM
- 400m height gain
- Maximum height - 230m
March 11th - 2nd walking day
- Dunkerron mountains, lakes, and waterfalls
- A walk across the rugged slopes of Knocknagantee and Coomnacronia - 10 KM
- 380m height gain
- Maximum height - 400m
March 12th - 3rd walking day
- Beach, shoreline, and low hills of Derrynane
- 12 KM
- 300m height gain
- Maximum height - 130m
March 13th - 4th walking day
- Cliff views
- Marvel at the grassy Pocket Valley half a kilometer below - 8KM
- 500m height gain
- Maximum height - 639m
March 14th
- Departure day
Included excursions
Instructors
Fergal Harrington
Fergal Harrington is owner of Álaind Walking Holidays. He is a fully qualified and insured Mountain Leader, having successfully completed his Mountain Leader Award training and assessment with Mountaineering Ireland. Being responsible for guest liaison, operations and marketing, Fergal runs Álaind Walking Holidays in a friendly, and professional manner using his expertise to ensure you have an indulgent stay. If you want to speak with him about your holiday plans, please send an inquiry.
Location
Your base for your holiday is Álaind Lodges Bed & Breakfast, scenically located between Kenmare Bay and the Dunkerron Mountains. The area is recognized internationally for its unique geology and has an abundance of lesser-known world-class walking.
All walks will be selected by Fergal to meet clients’ needs. You'll immerse yourself in nature and the great outdoors, reconnect with your inner spirit, and unplug from the day-to-day. Learning about Sneem’s glaciated landscape, how the lakes, mountains, and Ireland’s bogs are formed, and about the animals and plants that live there will be fascinating.
Food
Enjoy a sumptuous continental or cooked-to-order buffet breakfast to prepare for a day of walking - includes tea / coffee, toast and preserves, cereals, yoghurt, and freshly prepared fruit pot. You'll also be provided with packed lunch and refreshments.
Nearby restaurants
- Sacre Coeur Restaurant
- D. O'Shea's Gastro Pub
- The Bridge Bistro
- The Stone House Restaurant
- The Village Kitchen
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Sneem Seaweed Baths
What better way to relax and rejuvenate after a day of walking? Ideal whether in poor weather or in lovely weather, a hot soak in beautiful wooden barrels overlooking the South Kerry mountains and Sneem estuary will "wash away your worries with a smile."
Cycling
You’ll be rewarded for spending as much time as possible exploring the Ring of Kerry. What better way to experience the sights than by bike?
Beaches
Sneem is blessed with some of the finest pristine beaches only a short drive west of the village. Favorites are White Strand at Castlecove and Derrynane Beach.
Ring of Kerry drive
This route circumnavigates the entire Iveragh Peninsula and is full of breathtaking scenery. You can extend the route by adding the smaller Skellig Ring to your itinerary. However, if you don’t want to do the driving yourself, you can take a chauffeur-driven tour.
Kerry Cliffs
Higher than the Cliffs of Moher and very convenient to Sneem, they offer a not-to be-missed experience located between Ballinskelligs and Portmagee.
Skelligs boat trip
The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Skellig Michael, is where the early Christian monks built their remote retreat on the island in the Atlantic. How they lived is a fascination to be beheld, as are the puffin and gannet colonies and inspiring scenery.
Golf
Keen golfers with a few hours to spare should seize the opportunity to play a round in the Parknasilla nine-hole golf course. It’s a scenic gem on the shore of Kenmare Bay and a tricky, quirky course too.
What's included
- Welcome at Álaind Lodges: Briefing and complementary tea / coffee on arrival
- Guided walks: Professionally guided moderate walks
- Packed lunch: Packed lunch with made to order sandwich, fruit, snack bar, and water provided
- Trailhead transport: Transfers from Álaind Lodges to the start of the walk and return at the end of the walk
- Apres-walk refreshments: After the walk, you'll enjoy some refreshments at Álaind Lodges - an enjoyable opportunity to share your highlights of the day with your fellow walkers
- Drying area: Álaind Holidays has a drying area for your wet gear, so they can dry over night and be ready for your next day's experience
- Walking poles: Álaind Holidays has a limited number of walking poles available on request for their guests
- 5 nights accommodation in a luxury private room: Relax and unwind in private ensuite room in Álaind Lodges and immerse yourself in nature from the moment you arrive
- Breakfast: Enjoy a sumptuous continental or cooked to order buffet breakfast to prepare for a day of walking - includes tea / coffee, toast and preserves, cereals, yoghurt, and freshly prepared fruit pot
What's not included
- Evening meals: Sneem Village (one-kilometer walk) has a good selection of restaurants; Álaind Holidays will be happy to make reservations for you
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ORK
Cork Airport
97 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 76 per person
SNN
Shannon Airport
116 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 76 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cork Airport (ORK) or Shannon Airport (SNN). Transfer from either airport is available for an additional 70 EUR. Transfers are not included in the price but the organizer can help arrange these.
Guests can arrive by car, bus, or by taxi. The main connection point for people visiting Sneem is the town of Killarney. From there, one can travel by bus or taxi to Sneem.
Airport: Cork Airport
Airport transfer available:
Cork Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Shannon Airport
Airport transfer available:
Shannon Airport (US$ 76 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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