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8-Day Self-Guided Kerry Hike & Bike Tour

Discover Ireland’s southwest on the 8-Day Self-Guided Kerry Hike & Bike Tour, starting in Tralee, moving along the Wild Atlantic to Dingle, and finishing amid lakes and mountains in Killarney. This flexible itinerary blends rewarding day hikes with scenic cycling, letting you experience Kerry’s coastline, valleys, and heritage towns at your own pace. Begin in Tralee with quiet country lanes and sections of the Kerry Camino, then roll west to Dingle’s colourful harbour, where traditional music spills from cosy pubs and Gaelic culture still thrives. Along Slea Head, you’ll find Atlantic panoramas, beehive huts, and views of the Blasket Islands—perfect for an unforgettable day in the saddle.

Mid-tour, swap pedals for boots on carefully chosen trails that reveal windswept headlands, golden beaches, and Mount Brandon’s dramatic foothills. Detailed route notes and GPS app keep navigation simple, while luggage transfers and hand-picked accommodations remove the hassle—so you can focus on the scenery. The final chapter unfolds in Killarney, where you’ll journey by boat through the Lakes from Ross Castle to Lord Brandon’s Cottage, then hike or cycle the legendary Gap of Dunloe. Round out your adventure with time in Killarney National Park—think tranquil woodland paths, the shores of Lough Leane, and the historic elegance of Muckross House.

Designed for active travellers who want freedom without forgoing comfort, this self-guided tour delivers the best of County Kerry: rugged coastlines, quiet backroads, welcoming villages, and warm Irish hospitality. Expect moderate daily distances, superb viewpoints, and plenty of opportunities to pause for fresh seafood, a seaside coffee, or a photo stop at yet another jaw-dropping vista. Ready to experience the Kerry Hike & Bike your way—Tralee to Dingle to Killarney? Secure your dates today and step into an eight-day journey where every turn brings a new snapshot of Ireland at its most iconic.

To see a short video of some of the sights in this region, check out our YouTube channel here.

Whats Included?

Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tralee
Day 2 - Tralee to Camp Hike
Day 3 - Tralee to Dingle Cycle
Day 4 - Dingle to Dunquin Hike
Day 5 - Dingle to Inch Cycle
Day 6 - National Park Hike
Day 7 - Gap of Dunloe Cycle
Day 8 - Depart Killarney

Tour Map

Single Room Supplement: €440
Solo Traveller Supplement: €665

Grading

Participants must have a good level of fitness and previous hiking & cycling experience; this tour covers undulating terrain and includes some challenging cycles and hikes.

Highlights

Visit Fenit Harbour along the Tralee-Fenit Greenway

Visit the most westerly point in Europe – Slea Head

Take a boat ride through the Lakes of Killarney

Cycle through the stunning Gap of Dunloe

Why book with us?

Hiking Day Transfers

We include transfers to and from the hikes to improve your hiking experience. We remove unnecessary road sections on multiple days to maximise your enjoyment of each trail.

Overnight Locations

We have carefully selected the start and finish locations for your overnights to allow for easy access and departure by public transfers. If not, we include a transfer to/ from the nearest transfer hub.

Our Tailormade App

Our app is not just a GPS navigation tool. You will have your entire holiday in your hand. You will have easy access to your route notes, points of interest, destination details and emergency contact information.

We write our own Route Notes

Our new route notes are even easier to follow with marked maps and distances between each point. We hike and re-check the routes each year to ensure all details are up to date.

Book Now

To book your tour choose your preferred Tour Start Date and click on Next Step below the calendar.