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This wonderful 5 night package is the perfect escape away from the world of hectic work, busy schedules and get back an appetitive for life. Rest, relax and unwind with four days of walking at your own pace with self guided walks around the charming town of Kenmare. Known as “The Jewel on the Ring of Kerry”, the town nestles on the sea-shore at the foot of the Cork and Kerry mountains. The surrounding countryside offers a host of marked walking trails for all levels of walkers. The scenery, the wildlife, the gourmet food, the local Irish music, a vacation that you should not miss.
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Day 1: Arrival in Ireland
Arrive in Shannon airport, pick-up your rental car and make your way south to the beautiful Kingdom of Kerry. Along the way you could stop in Adare Village for a cup of tea and scones in some of Ireland’s finest thatched cottages. Continue south to Kenmare a haven of tranquility, gourmet food and breathtaking scenery in one of the most natural environments in Europe. The Irish name for Kenmare is “An Neidín” which means ‘Little Nest’ and it is easy to see why as you approach the town. This pretty little town is nestled amongst the surrounding hills and mountains and therefore is an idyllic location for escaping into the Kerry hillside. Kenmare is a place of natural beauty, a place where the mountains, woodlands, green fields, rivers, lakes, the sea and wildlife combine to give a unique setting. Check into your hotel which is a luxurious gem, full of warmth and friendliness.
Day 2: The Kerry Way [Gortamullen Hill] (2 or 3 hour options)
This morning after a hearty breakfast, you set out on your first self guided walk. With packed lunch on board, let us drop you to the start of this fabulous walk and you find your own way back to the Hotel along the well marked The Kerry Way. For very little effort, the views of Kenmare Bay and its many islands is spectacular and very rewarding indeed. For the final descent towards the hotel, you look down into the quaint ‘little nest’ that is Kenmare. This walk can be shortened to 2 hour duration if necessary.
Day 3: Gleninchaquin Park (3 hours- 1 hour scenic drive, 2 hour walk)
Just a few miles from Kenmare is the well kept secret of Gleninchaquin Park. This family run park is located at the end of the stunningly beautiful Gleninchaquin Valley. The car journey alone along the valley floor winding around the peaceful lakes, streams and rugged countryside is the perfect build up to the reward at the end that is Gleninchaquin Park.
The Corkery family has worked very hard to create and maintain this fabulous attraction which compromises of a stunning cascade, a river pool walk and a number of marked walks of varying lengths. However it is the remote enchanting setting of this attraction that makes it so special and well worth the visit.
Day 4: The Old Kenmare/Killarney Road (4.5-5 hours)
The ‘Old Road’ is teeming with History, scenery, birds and wildlife including the native Red deer. Along the route can be seen the remains of famine settlements abandoned in 1840's and also lazy beds ('undug' potato furrows from the famine times which are now covered with grass). You will also come across an area where the tenants’ houses were broken down to create large stone piles or cairns. These cairns were used as resting places for the muskets used by the landlord at the time (Lord Kenmare) and friends to shoot the deer for sport.
As you stroll along this rough track, it is hard to believe that horse drawn coaches once travelled along this route especially when you come past Corr’s Cascade and reach the enchanting area known as Esknamucky Glen. Here in this narrow ravine you will come across some writing on a stone slab written by a member of the Irish army in the 1800's. 'James Neill Tippy' may have been stationed here to watch out for smugglers on the route smuggling the likes of butter, whiskey or even sheep...
Day 5: The Kenmare Historical Stroll (1-3 hours) & bid farewell to Kenmare
After a hearty breakfast this morning you can begin with an easy morning walk around the local area. Pick up an information map at reception and head off at your own pace to see the many interesting sights within easy access of the town. Kenmare, Ireland’s Best Kept Town in 2008 has many hidden gems awaiting your visit from the Ancient Druids Circle to Cromwell’s Bridge or the rich Coastal Woodlands of Reennagross Park. If you are lucky enough to visit Kenmare on a Wednesday morning, stop off at the street market with the finest produce available.
This afternoon you bid farewell to this beautiful town and drive north to Limerick. This evening you will enjoy one last night of luxury at No. 1 Pery Square, set overlooking the tree lined “People’s Park” in Limerick’s historic Georgian quarter.
Day 6: Depart for the US
This morning you have a short drive to Shannon Airport for your flight back to the U.S. taking with you wonderful memories of your Ireland Escape.
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Package Includes
4-night accommodations at the Four Star Brooklane Hotel in Kenmare
1-night accommodations at No. 1 Perry Square Hotel in Limerick
Dinner one of the evenings at the award winning Brooklane Hotel Restaurant
Packed lunches provided daily for walks
4 days of self guided walks in Kerry, maps included with transfers to drop off points (A private guide may be hired for an additional charge from $150)
6-day Hertz Economy Manual car rental
Local tax (rental fees and/or surcharges may be extra)
Unlimited mileage
Full Irish breakfast daily
All taxes and service charges
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Notes
Car rental is based on a strict 24 hour consecutive periods. The lead person named on the reservation must be the main driver, present at time of rental and payer of any additional charges with a minimum age of 25 years except for Luxury and Prestige vehicle groups which the minimum age is strictly 30 years old. A major credit card in the main driver's name is required for pickup of the vehicle as a car return guarantee. An authorization is obtained on your credit card based on the estimated rental charges; there must be sufficient credit on your card to cover all charges. Additional driver’s fee is charged locally at time of car pickup. All drivers must present a valid USA driver's license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental. Theft protection is included and additional insurance, such as Collision Damage Waiver and Personal Accident Insurance, is available at time of car pickup and is paid locally. Government tax (VAT) at the rate of 17.5% is included. A Vehicle Licensee Fee (VLF) apply to all rentals and a Location Service Charge will apply to all rentals with pick-up in airport/railway station or some downtown locations which are payable locally upon pick-up. Rentals will be charged an administration fee in case of traffic fines. Rates do not include fuel. All Hertz vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with full tank of fuel or a local refueling charge will apply. Child seats are available on request from all locations. Luggage racks are currently not offered. Additional charges for one way rentals are based on location restrictions and the vehicle type being rented. Vehicles rented from the United Kingdom may be driven to/from the Isle of Wight, the Orkney Isles and from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland with an extra charge for Premium, Luxury, Special and Automatic Van car groups to be paid locally. Driving to/from the Isle of Man, Guernsey or Jersey is prohibited. For round trip rentals from mainland UK to Continental Europe or Ireland, an additional surcharge will apply which includes RAC Continental Breakdown Coverage to be paid locally. Vehicles can only be driven into E.U. countries: Austria, France, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, United Kingdom and Portugal as well as Norway and Switzerland.
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| * Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person. |
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