Discover Dingle & the Slea Head from Cork
Discover the beauty of Kerry on this wonderful day tour. With Cork West, immerse yourself in Ireland, see wonderful places and learn so much about the history of the area as you travel.
Overview
Our expert driver guides set this private 10-hour day tour apart by bringing great knowledge, local insight, and warm Irish hospitality to every journey. This immersive experience takes you west from Cork to the vibrant town of Dingle, along one of Ireland’s most celebrated coastal routes — the Slea Head Drive.
Your day begins with a relaxed departure from Cork, heading north-west through the scenic countryside of County Kerry. We include a couple of short stops along the way to stretch the legs and take in some impressive photo opportunities as we make our way to the Dingle Peninsula.
Arriving into Dingle town by late morning, you’ll get your first taste of this charming harbour village — famous for its colourful streets, traditional music, artisan shops, and lively fishing heritage.
From here, we embark on the spectacular Slea Head Drive — a circular route that showcases some of Ireland’s most breathtaking Atlantic vistas. Along the way, we’ll stop to admire panoramic views of the Blasket Islands, ancient beehive huts, rugged cliffside roads, and golden beaches. Your guide will share stories of Gaelic culture, history, and mythology that bring this dramatic landscape to life.
Following the loop, we return to Dingle for a late lunch and time to explore the town at your leisure. You may wish to browse local craft shops, enjoy a traditional pub session, or simply savour the laid-back coastal charm that defines Dingle.
This day tour is ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups seeking a scenic and cultural escape from Cork. Your driver guide will always discuss the itinerary with you and offer flexibility where possible.
We take pride in exceeding expectations on each and every tour. From the moment we meet, you’ll feel relaxed and reassured that you’re in expert hands. We live by the mantra that we are only as good as our last tour — and that commitment shines through in every journey we take together.
Private Tour: Visiting Killarney & Ring of Kerry Mountain Pass from Cork
Whats Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert Driver Guide
Parking Fees
Road Tolls and Fuel
Driver Guides lunch
Gratuities - not expected but always appreciated
Not Included
Meeting & Pick Up
Hotel/Guesthouse - Our driver guide will meet you at your accommodation within the Cork city area.
Shore Excursions - Our driver guide will meet you at the dock. Please note that this day tour requires that ships are docked for a minimum of 12 hours to ensure a timely return on board
Cork Airport - Our driver guide will meet you at the arrivals hall of Cork Airport
Cork Train Station - Our driver guide will meet you at the train station
Client Lunch
Admissions to attractions
What stops to expect
Killarney. Bypassing Killarney town, stop at the stunning Aghadoe Heights offering unrivaled views over Lough Leane and the Magillicuddy Reeks mountain range.
Stop duration 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free (to viewing point)
Inch Beach. Inch Beach
Stop duration 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free (to grounds)
Slea Head Peninsula. The Jewel in Kerrys Crown, the Slea Head drive is one of the most impressive coastal drives in Europe and offers scenery, beaches, islands, picture perfect villages as well as historical sights around every corner. Enjoy this looped drive dotted with many stops and breaks as you take in the culture and history of this wonderful area.
Tour duration 3 hours approx • Admission Ticket Free
Dingle Town. This vibrant town is buzzing with colourful craft and artisan stores and vibrant traditional pubs. A great lunch stop with time to browse the streets where Irish, the second oldest language in Europe is openly spoken on the streets.
Stop duration 2.5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Return to Cork.
Return to Cork/Ship/Train Station where todays tour ends
It was such a perfect day! Ronan is a great guide and, in addition to showing us the scheduled itinerary, he gave us lots of history and stories of the surrounding areas on the drive to the various stops....
....The car was clean and comfortable. We had such a great time and we would 10/10 recommend to book this tour with Ronan!
Madiecooper501 "August 2024"
★★★★★