Walking the Kerry Camino - Dingle, Ireland
The Dingle Peninsula - May 23-31, 2025
Ireland: A lovely place for a walk
May 23-31, 2025
Most of us think of Spain when we think of the Camino, but indeed the network of Camino paths stretches all through Europe, including a number of sections in Ireland. On this tour we’ll walk one of these Irish sections across the length of the Dingle Peninsula on the western-most point of the Republic of Ireland.
Our journey will begin in Tralee (or Trá Lí in Gaelic). We will spend three days walking point-to-point on the Kerry Camino, staying in Irish Bed & Breakfasts along the way. Once we arrive in Dingle, the largest town on the peninsula, we’ll take a day off to explore the town and you can optionally take a marine wildlife tour from Dingle harbor.
For the next three days we’ll take day walks out of Dingle, exploring the dramatic coastline and the rolling interior with flowering hedgerows separating the green fields with white sheep dotted all around.
We will have a local Irish guide to lead our walks and share insights into regional history and culture. A van will carry our bags. And we will meet you at the Dublin airport and accompany you to the start point of this tour.
The Kerry Camino
The Kerry Camino is a 35-mile walking path that brings you near to the tip of the Dingle Peninsula. The path brought pilgrims to Dingle’s St. James church, built by Spanish merchants who dedicated it to St. James of Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims could then continue on to Spain by boat. The route was once walked by one of the best-known Irish Saints, St. Brendan the Navigator.
The path is officially recognized by the Camino Society of Ireland and is well marked along the route with the traditional scallop shell.
From Tralee, we will walk along a canal before rising gently onto the peninsula and spending the night at a Bed & Breakfast in the village of Camp. The distance is 12 miles. On the second day, we continue along the peninsula, with striking views of hills, valleys and the sea. We can take a break at Inch Beach, the longest beach in Ireland, before spending the night in a Bed & Breakfast in Annascaul. The distance is 10 miles.
On day 3, we pass the ruins of Minard Castle, on a rocky beach, before heading inland to walk among the sheep. The path then drops down into Dingle where we’ll stay for the remainder of this tour, taking day hikes from there. Day 3 will be 13 miles (this leg can be shortened, if desired).
The vast majority of the path is on small roads and agricultural passages. Your bags will be transferred for you to the night’s lodging, leaving you to carry just a day pack with a change of clothes, water and a snack. Lunches will be provided.
Dates: May 23-31, 2025
Location: Dingle Peninsula, Ireland
Cost: $4150 (see below for details)
Single Supplement: $650
Maximum group size: 12
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Meet your walk leader
Walking Guide Kevin O’Shea
Kevin O’Shea
Kevin is passionate about his local area. His walking guide experience, coupled with his deep knowledge of local culture and history, will enrich the Dingle Peninsula and Kerry County, Ireland for you.
Kevin will accompany us on our walks and share stories from past and present, drawn from the history books, literature and local folklore. He will help you explore the history and the Gaelic culture of this unique landscape. He will ensure you’ll have a great experience as he helps you immerse yourself in Ireland.
“It was a wonderful trip. It was my first tour-group experience and it was perfect. It was well organized and I enjoyed all the other pilgrims on the walk. The group size was just right.”
“Really a wonderful experience and great people. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
Why walk in Ireland
One walks in Ireland because it is absolutely lovely. There are more shades of green than you can imagine. You will be walking through farms and fields, complete with sheep, cows and horses. Hedge rows divide the fields and hills rise up in the distance.
And don’t forget the ocean. There are cliffs and beaches, and dramatic islands shoot out of the water.
There are also the people. The Irish seem to always have time to greet you and engage in conversation.
You’ll have the option of a day trip on a small boat and you can listen to traditional Irish music in the evening as you embrace pub culture.
Yes, it is true that it rains in Ireland, but not every day and most days when it rains, it’s mostly alternating showers and sun. And with the right equipment, even a more rainy day holds great beauty. But of course, if the weather is particularly bad, you’ll have the option of staying indoors.
On this tour, we will benefit from a local guide who will walk with us each day. In addition to keeping us on the track and safe, he will share much about the local culture and history.
Where we will stay
Our first night will be in the town of Tralee where we’ll be in an Irish Bed & Breakfast. From there, we’ll spend two nights out walking point-to-point on the Camino, staying in Bed & Breakfasts. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Once we arrive in Dingle, we’ll stay at An Capall Dubh, located in a quiet courtyard nearly in the center of town. (Visit the An Capall Dubh website) We will stay here for five nights, and again, all rooms have private bathrooms.
Trip Details
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May 23-31, 2025 (8 nights - 9 days)
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Total cost of the tour: $4150
Supplement for single occupancy: $650
Deposit required to reserve a place on the tour: $450
(Places in the tour are limited to 12 and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you reserve your place early!)Payment schedule
$450 deposit. The deposit is refundable through January 15, 2025.
$1850 initial payment (Due January 15, 2025)
$1850 final payment (Due March 15, 2025)
All payments are refundable if we need to cancel the trip due to government restrictions or unsafe travel conditions.
** Earn a $300 discount when you bring or refer a friend.
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Guided walks
Transport from Dublin airport
8 nights lodging (with single rooms at an additional price)
8 dinners and breakfasts, with appropriate amounts of alcohol
6 lunches
Local transportation by van and driver
What’s not included:
Airfare & Travel Insurance
Optional boat tour in Dingle
Misc. entry fees
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Our first night will be in the town of Tralee where we’ll be in an irish Bed & Breakfast. From there, we’ll spend two nights out walking point-to-point on the Camino, staying in Bed & Breakfasts. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Once we arrive in Dingle, we’ll stay at An Capall Dubh, located in a quiet courtyard nearly in the center of town. (Visit the An Capall Dubh website) We will stay here for five nights, and again, all rooms have private bathrooms.
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Dinners will be taken at local restaurants or pubs throughout the week. Breakfasts are generally at our hotels.
Vegetarian options are available.
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To extend your trip, and take some time to catch up on your sleep before the tour begins, you may wish to arrive early. Ireland offers many options and we're happy to make suggestions for you. Spend a few days in Dublin or visit other parts of Ireland.
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Your deposit is non-refundable after March 15, 2025 unless of course the trip is canceled for any reason by Travel Fever Tours. Natural disasters, political instability or low enrollment would form the basis for canceling a trip. After that date, payments you make are nonrefundable.
You will be contacted once the trip reaches minimum enrollment so that you can proceed with purchase of your flights and make other travel arrangements. In all cases, review of enrollment numbers will not take place any later than the date of the First Installment payment.
