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Ireland Family Biking
Through Cork & Kerry in the Southwest
Finding bliss on a family vacation is easy. All it takes is getting rid of the non-essentials. No e-mail. No video games. No gadgets that begins with the letter "i." Then hightail it to a beautiful place. Like Ireland's incredible west Cork and Kerry. Out here, on two wheels, it's easy to feel connected to your surroundings - and to each other. Gaze at the clouds. Listen to birdsong. Feel the wind on your face. Visit quaint villages like Ballylickey and Clonakilty. And share a giggle as you pronounce their names. There's ancient fortresses for all to explore, whiskey tasting for adults and storytelling for kids. Ease, simplicity and a family vacation that suits you to a T.
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• Spin through the classic Irish landscape: green hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep
• Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture
• Private whiskey tasting
• The hospitality of the renowned Park Hotel Kenmare
• Catch ferries to some of Ireland's treasures and enjoy sweeping coastal views
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Day 1
Spin through the classic Irish landscape: green hills, small farms, quaint cottages and woolly sheep. Explore the 300-year-old church set on a tiny island in Gougane Barra surrounded by lush forest and mountains. Villages painted in cheery colors line our quiet country roads to Ballylickey.
• One night at Sea View House. Owner Kathleen O'Sullivan pampers us at her country house on the shore of Bantry Bay.
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Days 2-3
A private whiskey tasting with expert John Moriarty for adults while kids indulge in fish and chips. Wooded lanes lead to magnificent Caha Pass, complete with tunnels and sweeping views of Kenmare Bay. Get a feel for traditional Irish life at Molly Gallivan's historic cottage and farm.
The hospitality of the renowned Park Hotel Kenmare. Take to the bay in kayaks or relax in Kenmare - spa time, anyone? Bike past pristine lakes, stately cliffs and glacier-carved mountains on the Beara Peninsula. How's your Irish accent? Our friend and guide Mike Murphy gives pointers over a pint.
• Two nights at the Park Hotel Kenmare. It's just a short walk to pubs and shops from this elegant Victorian inn on Kenmare Bay that catered to rail passengers a century ago. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa, golf)
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Day 4
Soak up fascinating history and lively village culture. Gorgeous cycling routes wind through Moll's Gap and the Gap of Dunloe, a narrow pass cutting between the Purple Mountains and MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
• Two nights at Killarney Park Hotel. Promising and delivering "warmth beyond the smile," this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney offers fine dining and access to world-class golf courses. (pool, spa)
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Days 5-6
An evening with a well-known Irish storyteller. Enjoy the joyous energy of Killarney, full of pubs and shops. Feast your eyes on fantastic scenery as we pedal into Glencar Valley. Make your way to Ross Castle on foot and by horse carriage for an intimate tour.
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Dates: Jun 19-24, 2011, Jul 3-8, 2011, Jul 24-29, 2011, Aug 14-19, 2011
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 2 to 5
Cost: $3898
Single Supplement: $700
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included except 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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