Perfect Private Driver Tours of Cork & Kerry
Unhurried private driver tours through Cork, Kerry and the south west of Ireland.
Every tour can be adapted to suit your pace, interests and travel dates.
Exploring the south west of Ireland is one of the great travel experiences, but it’s also where Ireland’s roads become narrower, distances take longer than expected, and the best places are often found well away from the main routes.
Our private driver tours of Cork and Kerry are designed to remove the stress from travelling, while giving you the freedom to experience the region properly.
Wild Kingdoms of the South West
A 5-Day Scenic Private Driver Tour of Beara, Kerry & Dingle
5 Days | For Couples & Small Groups
Wild Kingdoms of the South West is a scenery-led tour through some of Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes. From mountain passes and remote peninsulas to national parks and Atlantic coastline, this journey focuses on places where local knowledge and careful pacing make all the difference.
Designed for nature lovers, photographers and travellers who want to experience Ireland’s wild beauty without the pressure of driving, this tour balances iconic routes with quieter alternatives and avoids unnecessarily challenging roads.
Sample itinerary highlights:
- Gougane Barra and the Shehy Mountains
- Beara Peninsula and the Healy Pass (weather permitting)
- Killarney National Park
- Boat cruise on the Lakes of Killarney
- Optional horse-and-carriage ride through the park
- The Ring of Kerry, paced to avoid peak crowds
- Time to explore the towns of Kenmare and Dingle
- Coastal viewpoints and beaches such as Inch
This tour is ideal for guests who want big scenery, fresh air and memorable drives, without feeling rushed.
Atlantic Departures
A 6-Day Private Driver Tour of Cork & West Cork
6 Days | For Couples & Small Groups
Atlantic Departures is a thoughtfully paced private driver tour for travellers who want to understand Ireland, not just see it. Using Cork as a base, this tour explores West Cork’s harbour towns, coastal villages and historic landscapes, with a strong focus on emigration stories, local history and quieter corners of the region.
It is particularly well suited to first-time visitors and Irish-American travellers who value context, conversation and time to slow down, rather than rushing from place to place.
Sample itinerary highlights:
- Cobh, St Colman’s Cathedral and Cork Harbour
- Titanic history and emigration stories at Cobh Heritage Centre
- Spike Island
- Kinsale and Charles Fort
- West Cork villages including Clonakilty and Glandore
- Drombeg Stone Circle
- Glengarriff and a boat trip to Garnish Island
- Gougane Barra, St Finbarr’s Island Church and forest walks
- Jameson Distillery Midleton
This tour is relaxed in pace and easily adapted, allowing time for unplanned stops, longer lunches or simply enjoying the scenery.
Ireland’s Icons, Done Right
A 7-Day Classic Private Driver Tour of Ireland
7 Days | For Couples & Small Groups
Ireland’s Icons, Done Right is for travellers who want to see Ireland’s most famous sights and experience them properly. This tour combines many of the country’s best-known locations with local timing, sensible routing and the flexibility that only a private driver can offer.
It’s a popular choice for first-time visitors and families who want a well-structured itinerary, while still having the freedom to adjust plans as they go.
Sample itinerary highlights:
- Cobh and Spike Island
- Kinsale and the West Cork coastline
- Clonakilty, Drombeg Stone Circle and Glandore
- Blarney Castle and Gardens
- Killarney National Park
- The Ring of Kerry
- Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle
- Jameson Distillery Midleton or Waterford Crystal
Longer touring days are carefully managed, with comfort, rest stops and flexibility built in throughout.
