2-Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin.

Dublin, Ireland

2 Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Tour from Dublin by Train

2 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Leave Dublin behind for a two-day journey through southwestern Ireland, with an overnight stay in Killarney and a drive along the Ring of Kerry, a popular scenic route known for its breathtaking coastline, emerald-colored hills and picturesque villages. From lookouts like Moll’s Gap and Ladies View, you’ll see some of the area’s most spectacular scenery, including Killarney’s lakes and the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks mountains. The tour includes both a train ride to and from Dublin, as well as a sightseeing excursion aboard an air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide at the ready.

2-day trip by rail and coach to the Ring of Kerry from Dublin
Drive along the scenic route through southwestern Ireland from Killarney
Stop at Moll’s Gap for plenty of great photo opportunities
See the world-famous Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View
View Macgillycuddy’s Reeks and Ireland's tallest mountain, Carrantuohill

What's Included

Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Local guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dublin Heuston
Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland
Check in at the Customer Service Desk. Railtours Ireland Representatives will be waiting at the Customer Service Desk with your travel pack in bright yellow jackets so that they are easily located. Check in is 20 minutes prior to departure.

Start time

03:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
PLEASE NOTE: If you are booking a double occupancy room, please specify in 'Special Requirements' whether you prefer a double or a twin-bed room (subject to availability).
Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
Not wheelchair accessible
Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.

If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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A pleasant surprise

Robert_W, Sep 2018

We had a couple of days to kill between a planned Ireland visit and a cruise ship itinerary. We had friends that had visited Killarney in the past so we did some web searches. We have never used Viator previously so weren't sure what we could expect. Our accommodation was a bed & and breakfast close into town. The gal running the place was so friendly. I usually don't care for B&B stays, but this one was especially nice. Our bus trip around the Ring of Killarney was wonderful even though our weather was a mix of rain and sun. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Concerns not addressed

Marie_M, Sep 2018

Meeting a representative (Sally) at the Rail Station we were told we would not have a host for the train, we would need to switch trains halfway through (our train tickets did not sync with this,) and there would be someone at the other end to meet us-named Bob, maybe. No one had secured our seating (although we had registered for this tour 6 months prior) and just about all the seats were confirmed for other passengers (It was a very busy travel time due to World Meeting of Families.) (Documents stated first class travel with confirmed seats and a host.)We had no phone contact and no hotel name on our paperwork. Sally tried to get a hotel name for us but was not successful. She assured us she would host us home the following day. Bob did meet us at Killarney and put us into a cab (4 large people with luggage, 1 small cab) to a bed and breakfast because he was busy with a bus tour. He said he'd pick us up in the morning. He had lost his phone so we had no phone contact information. We were dropped at a bed and breakfast that was more like a hostel (documents indicated a 4 star hotel.) It was clean and the proprietor was kind enough to explain the neighborhood. (We had no idea where we were and what we would be doing for the next 16 hours until Bob returned.) We called the number on the Viator website and spoke with a nice young man who tried to help and was concerned with our situation but the local office was closed. He could only expedite our issue to the main office personnel and assured us someone would call within 3 hours. No one called or even emailed and it's been 6 days. Bob did return the following day with a bus for 18 people while expecting 21 people (luckily 3 people did not show up) From there it was a lovely tour and Bob was a knowledgeable host. Sally did meet us for the rail trip back to Dublin and our seats were confirmed. There was another train switch without indication on the train tickets and we were told to stay with Sally because otherwise there would be an issue with our tickets. (This confirmed our concerns with the train transfer at the start of our trip!) This should have been a great trip, we had looked forward to it for months but too many unaddressed issues put a huge damper on it.

Very nice trip and not rushed by...

John M, Dec 2017

Very nice trip and not rushed by having an overnight stay at a very nice hotel the night before. The coach ride was great with plenty of photo stops along the tour. Our tour guide was first class, fun and very knowledgeable. The train trip was easily managed and overseen by company representatives all the way. They kept us informed and never wondering about the trip details, meeting points, etc. Excellent trip and my wife and I enjoyed it immensely. I would do it again.

Ray our tour leader was fantastic...

MARGUERITE M, Nov 2017

Ray our tour leader was fantastic knew the history well and was hilarious with his jokes most enjoyable trip round the ring of Kerry and the Millacuddys Reef

A relaxing trip through the Irish...

Shannon O, Aug 2017

A relaxing trip through the Irish countryside provided by Irish Railway tours. The tour began by rail at Dublin's Heuston Station and showcased the legendary forty shades of green of Ireland as it wound it's way to Killarney for an overnight stay at a local bed and breakfast. Our B and B, Acara, provided excellent beds and a delicious breakfast in the morning. The bus tour of the Ring of Kerry began the next morning with a front-door pick-up. The tour informative commentary was provided by Peter Cuffe, and our driver Phillipo, navigated the winding roads. The tour showcased some of the peninsula's best locations with several stops along the way for lunch and to stretch our legs before our return to Killarney station for our return to Dublin.

Overall very good, well organized...

James S, Jul 2016

Overall very good, well organized, Kilarney International was great and Morris our tour driver / guide was excellent.

wonderful. Peter was a very good...

Alice P, Aug 2014

wonderful. Peter was a very good guide. The hotel was nice, the weather too! The trip with the coach was good organized, we saw interesting places and we had a fantastic place for lunch! you have to do this trip!

Overall it was a good experience...

Roger F M, May 2014

Overall it was a good experience with plenty of stops on the coach tour and a very comfortable hotel. Unfortunately this was not matched by our reception at the station in Dublin. The representative was not there when we arrived. When we found him, and he gave us our papers, we found that we did not have seat reservations on the train. We were told we could sit anywhere where the 'reserved' signs were not illuminated. After we had found suitable seats and stowed our luggage, the reservation system was switched on and showed that we were sitting in seats reserved for others. This led to a scramble to find unreserved seats in other carriages. On our return journey seats were reserved and a representative guided us to them. If our first contact had been like this we would have been completely satisfied.