BIKING
IRELAND
DAYS 1–3 Discover a classic Irish landscape—green hills, small farms and quaint cottages—on two wheels • Find ancient stone landmarks dotting remote valleys • Pass rushing rivers filled with salmon and fishermen • Cycle through hand-hewn tunnels on historic roads through Borlin Valley • Bike past streams and waterfalls in scenic Glengarriff State Forest Reserve • A gradual climb leads to magnificent Caha Pass, complete with tunnels and sweeping views of Kenmare Bay • Savor award-winning treats from a chocolatier in Bonane • Join a private whiskey tasting with an expert • On the Beara Peninsula, cycle by lakes, cliffs and glacier- carved mountains • Check out Kenmare’s shops or its prehistoric stone circle—or just relax at the acclaimed Park Hotel Kenmare • How’s your Irish accent? Our friend and local Kenmare guide gives pointers over a pint. » Park Hotel Kenmare - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Gorgeous cycling routes wind through Moll’s Gap and wild Ballaghbeama • Breathtaking views of Killarney National Park and the iconic Gap of Dunloe await • Bike the well-worn lane over Ballaghbeama Pass • Ride around remote Glencar Valley and Caragh Lake • Legend comes to life during an evening with a well-known shanachie (Irish storyteller) • Country roads lead to dazzling spots along the Ring of Kerry • Take in the views from Dingle Bay during a ferry ride to Valentia Island • Extend your vacation in Munster’s historic Cork City, where grand avenues intersect centuries-old alleyways. » Ard na Sidhe Country House - Premiere Explore the Ring of Kerry’s natural treasures. At a cozy village pub, take in a pint and some local lore. This quintessential Irish landscape was made for cycling. Village Charm & Enchanted Countryside IRELAND’S COUNTY CORK & KERRY
COUNTY KERRY
Caragh Lake
Dingle Bay
Valentia Island
Ballaghbeama Pass
Moll’s Gap
Iveragh Peninsula
Kilgarvan
Cork
Kenmare
Bonane
Caha Pass
Kenmare Bay
Glengarriff
COUNTY CORK
Atlantic Ocean
LONDON
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $5,499 to $5,999 / person double occ. Casual Hotels $4,199 to $4,599 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Your Private Group o \ Search IREB on backroads.com
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