Ireland Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Traditional Irish Culture from Cork to Killarney
Discover both the nuance and grandeur of Ireland with your family. Deepen your understanding and connections—to nature, the Irish people and each other. To paraphrase an Irish saying, may the routes you travel “be lined with green lights.”
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $5,499/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Bike, hike and paddle through a quintessential Irish landscape of hills, farmland, cottages and sheep
- Enjoy traditional Irish music and dance in some of our favorite pubs, an iconic part of life in Ireland
- Celebrate Irish culture and legends during an evening of classic storytelling by a well-known shanachie (storyteller)
- Watch a Kerry dance and revel with the whole family in fascinating history and lively village culture
- Experience Relais & Chateaux hospitality and relax at a hotel with views of Kenmare Bay and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Cork Airport & Travel Details
- Begin your adventure with a ride along the iconic Ring of Kerry
- Pedal into the Roughty River Valley and to the outdoor-loving town of Kenmare
- The pristine Beara Peninsula—one of Ireland’s warmest areas—likely looks today like it did to the ancient Celts
- Soak up stunning views of the Glen Inchiquin Valley’s glacier-carved mountains and sparkling lakes on a hike over Mount Knockagarrane
- Behold a 4,000-year-old Druid stone circle, one of County Kerry’s most impressive
- Join a private whiskey tasting
- Bike through the hamlet of Currabeg and follow the Kerry Way as it meanders along Kenmare Bay
- Hop in a sea kayak to glide through the protected waterways of Kenmare Bay, enjoying the spectacular landscape and chatty seabirds
- A festive Irish dance and music demonstration gets feet stomping!
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
Set on a sprawling waterfront estate, this luxurious inn offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Sheen Falls. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- A gorgeous cycling route winds through Moll’s Gap
- Views of wild Killarney National Park serve as the backdrop to lunch
- Families bike through the Blackwater Valley en route to the Gap of Dunloe
- This narrow pass cuts through the highest peaks in Ireland
- Hike through Killarney National Park with vistas of serene lakes, rushing waterfalls and dense forests
- In Killarney, rows of houses sport cheerfully painted façades and ornate plasterwork
- Settle in for an evening of classic storytelling with a well-known Irish shanachie
- Make your way to 15th-century Ross Castle for a tour of this old tower house.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
A handsome family-owned hotel, promising and delivering “warmth beyond the smile,” in the heart of Killarney. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Killarney Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
The hiking terrain ranges from level to rolling with some moderate climbs and descents. Our routes include well-maintained forest paths, paved country lanes and peat-covered mountain trails, any of which can be wet, muddy or rocky.
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
