Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula 2 Days Private Chauffeur Tour

About This Tour

Two days, two of Ireland’s most celebrated routes, and a private chauffeur to take you through all of it. The Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula sit side by side in County Kerry in the southwest, and together they cover an extraordinary amount of ground - Atlantic coastline, glacial mountains, ancient ring forts, and towns that still feel deeply Irish.

The Ring of Kerry is a 179km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula beginning and ending in Killarney. The Dingle Peninsula is slightly smaller but equally dramatic, with cliffs, an Irish-speaking region, and Dingle town known for its traditional music and arts scene.

If you’d like to extend this to a 3 or 4 day tour, the operator is happy to arrange it - just get in touch when booking.

What’s Included

• Private transportation with chauffeur
• All fees and taxes
• Bottled water
• Tour conducted in English

What’s Not Included

• Dinner
• Accommodation

Itinerary

1. Ring of Kerry - Rolling hills, sparkling lakes, patchwork fields and cliff edges that drop to the Atlantic. The Ring of Kerry is a 179km route around the Iveragh Peninsula, starting and ending in Killarney. Key highlights include Moll’s Gap, Torc Waterfall and the Gap of Dunloe - but the route itself is the real draw, with something new around every corner. (240 min)
2. Drive from Dublin to Kerry - You travel through the Irish countryside and past picturesque western towns, getting a real feel for the country as you go. (120 min)
3. Slea Head Drive - One of Ireland’s most scenic routes, the Slea Head Drive (Slí Cheann Sléibhe) is a circular loop forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, beginning and ending in Dingle. It takes in historic sites, Irish-speaking villages, famous Hollywood film locations, close-up views of the Blasket Islands and distant views of the Skellig Islands on the southwest horizon. (120 min)
4. Conor Pass - One of the highest mountain passes in Ireland, the Conor Pass runs for 12km between Dingle on the south coast and Kilmore Cross on the north. The road is narrow and twisting, weaving around cliff faces and past high corrie lakes, with a glaciated landscape of mountains and a broad sweeping valley spread out below. (pass by)
5. Dingle - The Dingle Peninsula on Ireland’s southwest Atlantic coast is ringed by sandy beaches and craggy cliffs. Inland, rolling hills rise to 952m Mount Brandon. The area is an officially recognised Irish language and cultural region. Dunmore Head - mainland Ireland’s westernmost point - looks out to the Blasket Islands, known for their Irish-language memoirs documenting rural life in the 1800s and 1900s. Dingle town itself has good pubs and is a natural place to stay the night. (pass by)

Good to Know

• This is a private tour, conducted in English
• Total duration includes travel time
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transport options are available nearby
• Suitable for all fitness levels

Local Tips

Drive the Ring anti-clockwise, and start early. Killarney is the base and gateway for Day 1. The 179km Ring of Kerry loop begins and ends in town - your chauffeur will handle the timing, but if you have any say, leaving by 8am puts you ahead of the coach traffic that packs the road from midday. Most coaches drive it clockwise; you’ll be going the other way and passing them with a clear road ahead.

The Gap of Dunloe is on your doorstep. If the itinerary includes time around Killarney, walk or cycle into the Gap before the day begins in earnest. It’s 11km of glacial valley - five lakes, hanging boulders, no coaches allowed in summer. The classic move is a taxi or jaunting car to Kate Kearney’s Cottage, walk the gap south, and boat back across the lakes from Lord Brandon’s Cottage to Ross Castle.

The Conor Pass on Day 2 - small vehicles only. The pass is single-track in places and clings to cliff faces. Your private chauffeur will know how to handle it, but it’s worth knowing: campervans and large vehicles are strongly advised to go around via Castlegregory instead. In good weather, the views from the top are among the best in Ireland.

The north shore of the Dingle Peninsula after the Pass. Once you come down from the Conor Pass, the north shore of Brandon Bay opens up below you - a long curve of Atlantic, 952m Mount Brandon rising straight behind the village of Brandon, and a coastline that’s entirely clear of tour buses. The bay runs all the way east toward the Maharees. Most people are already heading for Dingle; you have this to yourself.

Nearby on IrelandMe

• Killarney - Ireland’s first national park out the back door, the Gap of Dunloe on the doorstep, and Innisfallen Island where Brian Boru was reportedly schooled - reached by rowboat from Ross Castle