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Drive the rugged Ring of Beara from Killarney and cross Healy Pass, wander Derreen Gardens, and ride the Dursey cable car. This private day tour combines coastal panoramas, mining history and customizable stops for photos and seafood.
Drive the rugged Ring of Beara from Killarney and cross Healy Pass, wander Derreen Gardens, and ride the Dursey cable car. This private day tour combines coastal panoramas, mining history and customizable stops for photos and seafood.
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Operated by Peter Stanley tours · Killarney, County Kerry
You step out of Killarney's cool morning and the road immediately begins to move you — coastal curves, low hedgerows, and the Atlantic breathing against the windows.
easy.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, mostly optional walks and getting on/off the vehicle
Expect about 6–8 hours; typical stops include Healy Pass viewpoints, Derreen Gardens, village drives, Allihies, Castletownbere and Uragh Stone Circle, with private transport and bottled water provided.
Yes — as a private tour the itinerary is flexible; request extra time for a particular spot when booking or on the day if schedules allow.
The tour can include a visit to Dursey Island and the cable car crossing when operational, but availability depends on conditions and timing.
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels since most travel is by vehicle; some stops involve uneven ground — discuss specific mobility needs with the operator ahead of time.
Beara carries layers from Bronze Age stone circles to 19th-century copper mining; villages reflect Gaelic life and 17th-century town planning in places like Kenmare.
Much of Beara's coastline and uplands are sensitive habitats; stick to paths, avoid littering and support local businesses to reduce environmental pressure.
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