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Explore the Skellig Michael Ring from Sneem, Kerry
From Sneem in Kerry you can join a Skillig Ring tour that packs big sights into one day: step back in time at Skellig Michael, indulge in a Chocolate Factory tasting, explore a historic Slate Mine and a dramatic Grotto, and visit the site of the First Transatlantic Cable (1866) that connected Europe to America via Canada - a piece of the first and last cable is carried on the minibus for you to see. You can also arrange sea trips to Skellig Michael from the local coast, guided by someone who spent 30 years as a lighthouse keeper around the coast of Ireland, making this an immersive Sneem, Kerry experience that blends history, adventure, food, and seaside scenery.
About this activity in Sneem
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- See Skellig Michael up close with optional sea trips from Sneem, Kerry - perfect if you want iconic island views and photo opportunities.
- Enjoy a chocolate factory tasting (when open) and savour local flavours during your day around the coast.
- Explore fascinating coastal heritage: an old slate mine, a tranquil grotto and the historic site of the first transatlantic cable (1866) connecting Europe to North America.
- Ride in a minibus that carries a piece of the original transatlantic cable and benefit from the host’s 30 years’ lighthouse-keeping experience around the Kerry coast.
Important Information
- This is a private tour with transport provided by a private vehicle; sea trips to Skellig Michael can be arranged but depend on schedules and sea conditions.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless you select that option at booking; exact pickup details will be confirmed after you book.
- The tour is family-friendly: infants and small children can use a pram or stroller, specialized infant seats are available, and public transport options are nearby.
- The route operates in all weather conditions and is suitable for all fitness levels - please dress appropriately for coastal and changeable Kerry weather.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Varoom meeting point in Sneem village, Kerry - the exact meeting address and time will be provided after booking.
Includes
- Take a private tour with transport by private vehicle for a more personal experience around Sneem, Kerry
- Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of private-vehicle transfer while you explore the area
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included unless you select that option when booking
- If you don’t choose the hotel transfer option, you’ll need to make your own way to the meeting point in Sneem or the surrounding region
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this suitable for family bookings in Kerry
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to travel to the start point by bus or train
- Specialized infant seats are available for added child safety during vehicle transfers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - you won’t need special fitness to take part
- The activity operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately for the local climate and changing conditions here
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 1 Reviews
Summary:
We recently had the great experience of visiting Valentia Island.
While we were there we took the opportunity of touring parts of the Iveragh Peninsula.
We were very fortunate to take the trip with Kennedy Bus in the professional and capable hands of Ted Kennedy.
This man was a fountain of knowledge and experience which he share with us and all that were on the tour.
His knowledge covered local genealogy, geology and history and the amount of people that he/we encountered added to the experience.
He was most kind and no request or requirement phased as he was most obliging and helpful.
I'm sure he is in high demand.
We would have no hesitation in recommending him for any aspect of South Kerry and Iveragh in particular.
There should be more like him in the country.
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On the Skellig Ring Tour you'll visit major local highlights: views of Skellig Michael, a chocolate factory tasting, an open slate mine, a coastal grotto, and the historic site of the first transatlantic cable laid in 1866. The minibus even carries a piece of the first and last cable, and your guide draws on 30 years' lighthouse-keeper experience around the coast to bring the story alive.
The tour is family-friendly and includes engaging stops like a chocolate factory tasting and visits to the open slate mine and grotto. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available, making it easy to enjoy the coastal sights together.
Expect varied outdoor sightseeing including coastal viewpoints of Skellig Michael, a grotto visit and exploration of an open slate mine. The route emphasizes outdoor nature and Tours & Sightseeing elements, and operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the coast.
Yes - sea trips to Skellig Michael can be arranged as part of the experience. If you choose a sea trip, it’s coordinated alongside the Skellig Ring Tour so you can combine boat access with visits to the chocolate factory, slate mine, grotto and the transatlantic cable site.
The tour stops at the site of the first transatlantic cable laid in 1866, explaining its role in connecting Europe to America via Canada. The minibus carries a piece of the first and last cable so you can see a tangible relic while your guide with decades of coastal experience narrates the history.
Yes - the tour includes a chocolate factory tasting as a food-and-drink highlight, letting you sample local confectionery while you explore other attractions along the Skellig Ring near Sneem, Kerry.
