Ride Overview
The Ring of Kerry tour gives you the amazing opportunity to gallop through the sea spray on Rossbeigh Beach for long open stretches at a time. It’s as thrilling as anything we’ve ever done on a ride and leaves you grinning from ear to ear and a bit breathless at the same time. The area of Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, is one of the most scenic parts of Ireland as folks love to explore the peninsula of Inveragh framed by the McGillicuddy Reeks.
The views of slate roofed villages which give way to coastal paths leading to the Atlantic never seem to grow old as riders and their athletic Irish Draft and Gypsy Vanners wind their way through the area. The week of riding is fun filled with long trots and canters and some of the most bucolic scenery in Ireland.
2024 Dates: April 6-12, April 13-19, April 20-26, April 27-May 3, May 4, 10, May 11-17, May 18-24, May 25-31, June 1-7, June 8-14, June 15-21, June 22-28, June 29-July 5, July 6-12, July 13-19, July 10-26, July 27-Aug. 2, Aug. 3-9, Aug. 10-16, Aug. 17-23, Aug. 24-30, Aug. 31-Sept. 6, Sept. 7-13, Sept. 14-20, Sept. 21-27, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, Oct. 5-11, Oct. 12-18, Oct. 19-25, Oct.26-Nov. 1
2024 Price:
6N Program: $2,750.00 USD or 2,195€ per person shared. (Single Supplement $315.00 USD or 250€)
Non rider rate: 6N program: $935.00 USD 0r 750€ per person in a shared room with a rider.
***Note: Saturday-Tuesday rides (3 nights) are also available for $1,370.00 USD or 1,095€ per person in a shared room with a rider (Single Supplement: $160.00 USD or 125€).
***Certain holiday and festival weekends and bank holidays may incur upcharges from the base rate. You will be notified prior to booking if your desired week is subject. Surcharge for these dates is as follows: 6N program: $300.00 USD per person. 3N program: $165.00 USD per person.
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of riding
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Horse and all tack
- Guiding services
- Daily transfers to the B&B
- Luggage transfers
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Travel Insurance
- Dinners
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities for the team at the end of the stay
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 peninsulas 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.
Jordon & Laurie L.
Awsome trip! OMG.. Laurie and I loved it! Cantering and galloping across two different stretches of beaches, lots and lots of trot’s, in between :). I must say, this trip was definitely geared for a more experienced rider.. literally we trotted for 10 minutes straight, several times every day. The two days we cantered/galloped on the beach alone, was worth every penny, never mind everything else that we saw and did in-between that.
The weather was perfect.. not one drop of rain and mid 60’s and beautiful sky’s. The guides said they have never seen such nice weather, Ever.
The day we were in Waterville, we actually trotted through the middle of the town.. there happened to be two busloads of people walking around, and I swear to you, all of their jaws were hanging on the ground in shock when six horses came thundering through.. Felt like we were movie stars.. haha… I got that on GoPro just haven’t replayed it yet to see all their faces.
The guides were very attentive, they took care of everything, tacking horses, making sure everybody was ok, just all-around great people! Donnie the owner, was sure to be at the lunch stops to make sure everything was going smooth and everybody was happy.
Once I download some video/pics I’ll be sure to send them to you.
Laurie and I truly thank you again for another great lifetime experience that we will never forget! You will be hearing from us for our next horseback adventure.
Sharon B
I had a really great time, and Donie and Alison were both wonderful, although I spent a lot more time with Alison, obviously, particularly because I was the only client for 3 of the 5 days of the ride.
The horses were all very well behaved (really made me question my earlier life choices of off-track thoroughbreds), and obviously very loved and well cared for. The ride itself managed to cover what must be every type of Irish landscape, so very cleverly planned in that sense. So much fun, and I would highly recommend it.
The logistics were a bit challenging for the non-rider, but we got into a groove: my mom would go ahead on her own to the next place we were going to be on the bus, and that worked well. If my 74 year old mother can figure out the bus system, I am sure others can 😀 If you had non-riders who were renting a car, it would be even easier.
Anyway, must get back to doing kid stuff, but thanks again for your help. My kids are getting big enough that I hope to take some trips with them in the coming years (before they are teens and don’t want to speak to me, LOL) but I could definitely see myself reaching out to you for a little side trip for me for a few days!
Thanks again!