With its dramatic peninsulas, old-growth forests, and towering mountains, Kerry is one of Ireland’s most striking regions. Today you will join your guide to explore the wild beauty of the Beara Peninsula, a less-visited corner of the southwest. As you hike, you will learn about the area’s history, from ancient settlements to the copper mines that once sustained local communities.

As evening falls and the light turns golden across the Atlantic, return to your hotel to relax and enjoy dinner.

Today you will journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula, a region where Irish language and traditions remain strong. Along the way, explore a wealth of ancient sites, from Iron Age forts and early Christian churches to the distinctive stone beehive huts that dot the countryside, each carrying stories of Ireland’s past.

Continue to Slea Head, the westernmost point of Europe, where sweeping views of the Atlantic and the distant Blasket Islands provide a spectacular finale to the drive. Before the day ends, take part in a memorable Hawk Walk, observing these magnificent birds of prey in flight and learning about their unique behaviors.

This morning you will visit a family-run goat farm for a private tour and tasting. Meet the herd and see the milking parlor while learning about the traditional methods used to craft their award-winning cheeses. You will watch the cheese-making process firsthand before sampling a selection of their finest Irish cheeses, enjoyed right on the farm where they are produced.

Continue by road to Ballyvaughan, where you’ll spend the next two nights.

Set out to explore the remarkable landscape of the Burren, a vast expanse of fissured limestone plateaus and shale, striking in their barren beauty. With your guide, traverse the rocky terrain, passing prehistoric tombs and walking through meadows where wildflowers bloom in contrast to the stark stone.

In the afternoon, visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher, taking in their dramatic scale from a quiet, less-visited vantage point. Thousands of seabirds—including puffins, fulmars, and razorbills—nest along the cliffs, filling the air above the crashing Atlantic waves. Return this evening to your hotel in Ballyvaughan, where you can relax with a drink by the fire.

Today you will explore Galway, the lively capital of Ireland’s west. Known as the “town of the tribes,” its cobblestone streets, colorful storefronts, and bustling squares give the city a cosmopolitan yet distinctly Irish character. At Eyre Square, meet a local military historian who will lead you through Galway’s narrow lanes, sharing stories of the city’s strategic role in European conflicts between the French, Spanish, Russian, and British Empires from the 1700s to 1922, as well as its place in Ireland’s fight for independence.

Set out on a day trip to Connemara National Park, a landscape of mountains, bogs, woodlands, and wide-open skies that captures the wild beauty of Ireland’s west. Begin with a visit to a traditional sheep farm, where you will watch expertly trained sheepdogs at work and chat with the farmer about life on the rugged Atlantic coast.

The rest of the day will be spent discovering Connemara with your guide. Options include walking along pristine beaches, hiking up Diamond Hill for sweeping views, visiting the Benedictine Abbey at Kylemore, or browsing the tea rooms and craft shops tucked into nearby villages.

Say goodbye to Galway and head back to Dublin to catch your departing flight.