- Starting and ending in Killarney: an authentic small Irish town
- Gallop on the beach
- Enjoy the pubs you wish with free dinners
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This horseback trail ride in Ireland trail provides an unequalled opportunity to explore the highlands of Kerry with the majestic McGillicuddy Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range. Ride on country lanes and mountain tracks and some of the beaches at Waterville and on the magnificent stretch of golden sand at Rossbeigh. The Iveragh Peninsula, with many places of archaeological and historic interest stretches Southwest from Killarney for nearly 40 miles and is highlighted by the world renowned Ring of Kerry.
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN IRELAND
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1 - Saturday: Meeting at the equestrian center near Killarney before 5 pm. Presentation and transfer to your overnight accommodation near Killarney. You can have dinner in any restaurant or pub in the town.
Day 2 - Sunday: Coolection at hotel at 10am dressed for riding and luggage ready for transfer. The day begins with a short trip to the base of Seefinn Mountain, where the first days’ ride starts. When horses and riders have been introduced, the ride heads off, and up over the Windy Gap, viewing the splendour of Caragh Lake and the valley beyond. The ride then continues on to Coomasaharn Lake enclosed by Horseshoe Mountain, followed by a scenic ride over an Irish Bog, finishing for the day at Mountain Stage. The overnight stop for Sunday and Monday night is by the area of the quaint village of Glenbeigh (Glenbeigh comes from Gleann Beithe, the Glen of the Birch Trees). Surrounded almost entirely by mountains, Glenbeigh offers a famous friendliness and humour. The beauty of the area is breath-taking, with the River Behy and Rossbeigh Strand close by. History is evident throughout the locality and such a destination as Winn’s Folly Castle is well worth a visit.
Day 3 - Monday: After breakfast riders are collected at the accommodation, and returned to Mountain Stage to begin Monday’s ride. The day is spent on Rossbeigh beach, galloping along stretches of golden sand. The panorama of Dingle and the Iveragh Penninsula to the North and South. Lunch on the beach. Afterwards some more galloping, returning from the beach via the Cliff Road. (Only riders who can canter competently are taken on the beach).
Day 4 - Tuesday: Riders are collected after breakfast. Luggage ready for transfer to Waterville. A morning ride takes horse and rider from Kells Station through the bogs of Cnoc Bawn and on to Liss Bawn, taking in some spectacular views and its surrounds. Lunch is served alongside a nearby forestry. After lunch continue on through Island Boy and the Inny Valley. Finishing for the day alongside the Tulligane Woods and the Old School House. The overnight stop for Tuesday and Wednesday is spent by the coastal town of Waterville.
Day 5 - Wednesday: Riders are collected after breakfast at Waterville. Departs from the Old School House for a forestry ride, leaving the Inny Valley behind and crossing over to Derriana, to take the old road to Cahersavane. Lunching with views over Lough Currane Afterwards continue a scenic ride into Waterville. We sometimes do the beach ride on Wednesday evening if the tide is too early or too late on Thursday, making Wednesday a long day and Thursday a short day with a scenic ride.
Day 6 - Thursday - Breakfast. Riders are collected after breakfast at Waterville. , subject to tidal conditions. Luggage ready for transfer to Killarney for final accommodation move. The day begins with a scenic ride, followed after lunch with a ride to Waterville Beach. (Only riders who can canter competently are taken on the beach) The panorama of Hogg Head and Ballinskelligs Bay conjures up the afternoon ride in Waterville. Afterwards, both horses and riders are transferred back to Killarney.
Day 7 - Friday: Breakfast & Departure. If you need to arrange transfers etc or need bus or trail times, it’s best to do all this on check-in on the previous Saturday.
* Indicative itinerary, may be changed if necessary.
ARRIVAL:
Saturday afternoon by your own means to your accommodation in Killarney: Name and address will be provided to you 1-2 weeks prior to arrival. A welcome (presentation of the team and your ride) is scheduled around 5 p.m. at the equestrian center 5 minutes from Killarney, a shuttle will pick you up and take you back to Killarney: the equestrian center will contact you to confirm the meeting time and place.
DEPARTURE:
Friday morning after breakfast at your hotel in Killarney.
ACCESS TO KILLARNEY:
By plane:
- Kerry Airport (20km / ±30mn). Indicative taxi price: ±50 €. Or bus: timetables, prices, reservations on www.citylink or www.buseireann
- Cork airport (90km / ±1h30). Indicative taxi price: ±150 €. Or bus: timetables, prices, reservations on www.citylink or www.buseireann
- Shannon airport (140 km / ±2h). Indicative taxi price: ±250 €. Or bus: timetables, prices, reservations on www.citylink or www.buseireann
By train:
Train from Dublin to Killarney. See: www.irishrail.ie
By bus:
See: www.citylink ou www.buseireann
Taxi:
You can book a taxi on: www.killarneytaxi.com/airport-transfers
FLIGHTS:
Flights to Ireland are not included in our prices because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, an inclusive tvols package is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a trip including transport on request: free service.
RIDING LEVEL:
This ride is offered to good riders only, comfortable at three gaits (walk, trot, canter) outdoors.
HORSES:
Irish horses, trail ride horses.
GUIDE:
English speaking qualified guide.
TACK:
English saddles with saddle bags.
ACCOMMODATION: 
In very comfortable bed & breakfast and hotels.
MEALS:
Start the day with the hearty Irish breakfasts. At noon, light picnics are taken on the trails. In the evening, meals are free (not included) to enjoy local restaurants and pubs.
LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
Insured by assistance vehicle.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
2395 € in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 360 €
Booking fees: 15 €
* If you book in shared rooms and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single” supplement will be charged and refunded if a person registers wishing to share as well.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, accommodation, picnics, breakfasts, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, evening meals, possible visits, tips, transports and transfers to/from Killarney see the meeting-departure section, all that is not indicated in "the price includes".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) are compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights to/from Ireland are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).
CLIMATE IN IRELAND:
Ireland's climate is mild, humid and variable with abundant rainfall and few extreme temperatures. Ireland's climate is defined as a temperate oceanic climate, with generally hot summers and cool winters. The circulation of the Gulf Stream offers Ireland a milder climate than other temperate oceanic climates at similar latitudes. The prevailing wind blows from the southwest and breaks on the high mountains of the west coast. July and August are the hottest months, with average daily temperatures of 14 to 16 ° C, while average daily maximums in July and August vary from 17 to 18 ° C near the coast, at 19 to 20 ° C inside the ground. The sunniest months are May and June, with an average of five to seven hours of sunshine per day. During the summer months, and particularly towards the end of July / beginning of August, thunderstorms can develop.
Coast temperatures, +2 to +5 ° on average inland:
Rain:
