Itinerary
Day 1 Tralee
Arrive in Tralee and check into your B&B. If you have time take a short cycle from Tralee to the lovely fishing port of Fenit and from there to the historic Ardfert with its newly restored cathedral and back to Tralee for your overnight stop.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 2 Tralee to Cloghane
Today’s cycle takes you from Tralee along the northern shores of the Dingle Peninsula with the Slieve Mish Mountains on your left and Tralee Bay to your right. The route takes you through Castlegregory before finishing in the picturesque village of Cloghane and your overnight stop for the night.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 50.4 KM | Total Ascent: 249 M | Total Descent: 245 M | Max Elevations: 42 M
Day 3 Cloghane to Dingle
Leaving Cloghane, cycle to the village of Brandon and Brandon Point where you have unparalleled vistas across Brandon Bay and if your lucky you will see the school of dolphins that make this bay their home. Now on and over the famous Conor Pass with its breathtaking views that stretch for miles. Below you in the distance you will see the fishing port town of Dingle and you can enjoy a gentle downhill ride all the way to your accommodation. Dingle is renowned for its World class restaurants serving local specialities, your reward for today’s ride.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 29 KM | Total Ascent: 658 M | Total Descent: 656 M | Max Elevations: 408 M
Day 4 Dingle Circular Route
Heading west from Dingle, cycle via Ventry to Slea Head with its magnificent breath-taking views across the Blasket Sound to the famous Blasket Islands. From here you cycle on to traditional villages of Dunquinn and Ballyferriter on your way back to Dingle for the evening.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 42.4 KM | Total Ascent: 483 M | Total Descent: 484 M | Max Elevations: 115 M
Day 5 Free Day Dingle
Today, cycle north from Dingle through the village of Ballydavid and on to Brandon Creek where you can learn about St Brendan who is revered in these parts. Continue through pristine countryside with views of the highest peak in this region. Mt Brandon gives opportunities to stop and stroll on with quite stretches of sand belonging to hidden beaches. Return to Dingle for your overnight and make sure you make time to listen to traditional Irish music which the pubs here are famous for.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 32 KM | Total Ascent: 327 M | Total Descent: 325 M | Max Elevations: 115 M
Day 6 Dingle to Inch
Today’s route continues along the coast to the historical village of Castlemaine with its neat little harbour and splendid bird sanctuary. From here, head north and take the “short mountain route” back to Tralee and your last night’s stopover. This is a very historical area and on your way you will pass the legendary mythological Queen Scotia’s grave which also offers fabulous views over Tralee Bay and North Kerry.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 34.3 KM | Total Ascent: 702 M | Total Descent: 701 M | Max Elevations: 188 M
Day 7 Inch to Tralee
Cycling in an easterly direction by the shores of Dingle Bay you once again enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking scenery of this magnificent peninsula.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance: 30.6 KM | Total Ascent: 440 M | Total Descent: 454 M | Max Elevations: 323 M
Day 8 Tralee
After a final breakfast and farewell you leave your cycle behind you and follow your own arrangements for your onward journey.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 7 nights accommodations;
~ 7 Irish breakfast;
~ luggage transfers as per itinerary;
~ hybrid bikes;
~ digital route notes & maps or GPS navigation app;
~ emergency service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel to Ireland;
~ tourist visa arrangement (if required);
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is good for 1 cyclist to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Ireland, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets (compulsory, no helmet no ride) and covered shoes when cycling. Cyclists may be denied cycling if not dressed appropriately.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to ride.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered by the Travel Wander due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Cyclist(s) can bring their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown of member’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
