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Beara Way Bike Tour

Cycle the breathtaking Beara Peninsula on quiet roads, past glacial lakes, colorful villages, ancient stone circles, and along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast.

Starting point

Killarney

Finish point

Killarney

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Season

From May to September

Fitness level

4/5

Tour type

Gravel / E-bike

Number of people

2

Choose your style

Secure your spot with no risk - free cancellation in the next 48 hours
  • Pedal along the scenic coastal roads of the Beara Peninsula, with endless Atlantic views
  • Immerse yourself in the colorful charm of traditional Irish villages
  • Ride through the unspoiled wilderness of Killarney National Park
  • Marvel at the rugged natural amphitheater of the Beara Bowl
  • Discover the tranquil beauty of the Cloonee Loughs
  • Admire the ancient Ardgroom Stone Circle, a glimpse into Ireland’s prehistoric past

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

6 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast
Digital guidebook with detailed itinerary and route instructions
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Tour design and organization
Service and support during your tour
Luggage transfer

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

Are you ready to experience the wild beauty of the Beara Peninsula from the saddle of your bike?

The Beara Way is a 206-kilometer long-distance walking and cycling trail that loops around the peninsula, showcasing its dramatic contrasts in scenery. 

The route meanders along the coastline, climbs mountain passes, and passes through small towns and villages, offering a mix of challenging and leisurely sections. It showcases the peninsula’s diversity at its finest – from the famous Gap of Dunloe, where sparkling lakes and towering peaks create an unforgettable start to your journey to the Beara Bowl, a natural amphitheater carved by time.

Along the way, you’ll encounter charming villages like Kenmare, Eyeries, and Castletownbere, each offering colorful streets, warm hospitality, and a taste of local life.

You’ll even have the opportunity to explore small, remote islands, including Bere Island and Garnish Island, known for its meticulously designed gardens, and Martello Tower, a Napoleonic-era defensive structure.

The Beara Way combines history with breathtaking views, providing an immersive experience of untouched Irish culture.

We'll take care of all the details to ensure you can fully focus on the journey. From booking cozy accommodations to creating a personalized digital guidebook with GPS routes and recommendations and offering round-the-clock support, all you have to do is pack your bags and head for Killarney!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Self-guided cycling tours provide a personalized and flexible approach to cycling holidays. You can explore at your own pace and adapt your route or schedule as you see fit. Our team arranges all details, such as logistics, accommodations, detailed itineraries, GPS routes, and round-the-clock support. This way, you can enjoy a stress-free, immersive experience that offers independence, customization, and authentic encounters with local culture.

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Angie Osborne

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This tour met and exceeded our expectations. It was certainly challenging cycling for seniors but most of us did it all seven days. Scenery and culture of the islands was glorious. Guide and crew was superb!

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Jenny Wright

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Our one week tour of Slovenia with these 3 young local guides surpassed all expectations! We travelled from Bled through the Sovenian Alps all the way to to coastal seaside Piran, through villages , on backroads ….it felt like riding through a story book….a delightful surprise around every turn . Our guides took care of our every need: charming accommodations, snacks every day at fantastic off beat locations, mid-ride. We covered 250 km over 5 riding days. The one day we were rained out, they quickly pivoted, and we were able to visit a wonderful historical national museum, which informed us so much in terms of the history in the Soča valley…So the day became not a write off but an educational experience! It was quite special to know the history of the Soča valley as we journeyed through the region, seeing the incredible geographical diversity of this beautiful country on excellent quality e-bikes. Highly recommend! Trip of a lifetime ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Chris Pyne

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First class company with a well planned route, great accommodation and simply outstanding support in time of trouble. We did a two week ride from Bled to Pula in September 2023. Fair to say we hit a lot of problems courtesy of BA with rescheduled and diverted flights, lost bags, problems with our own bikes, returning rental bikes and more. Daja was simply amazing in helping us sort all of them out and was so accessible at all hours. She even managed to source and buy a forgotten Thru-axle and deliver it personally to our hotel, which is far and above any service i would reasonably expect. Thank you !! Our accommodation was fantastic and far better than expected in all but one location. The route planning in Slovenia was great but due to our decision to bring road bikes from the UK and the nature of the roads in Croatia, our second week was a bit tricky route wise and it would have been good to have had a discussion about this section beforehand. A Gravel bike is far better suited to Croatia although this was our decision to bring road bikes. Transport arrangement and logistics were flawless. Overall, i would change very little and we will definitely be returning to Slovenia. Daja was fantastic and I absolutely recommend Slovenia Cycling Holidays and will be using their services again.

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Filip Vercruysse

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Top Company, Top Tour ! We did the 7 days tour (from Alps to Adriatic), from Bled to Piran in august 2024 ! It was the best tour made in years. Amazing landscapes and nature, great accommodations and food and perfectly organised. Daja did really a perfect job ! she was allways available for questions or suggestions ! I would recommend this tour to everyone.

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Greg Martin

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Great holiday. Really easy to follow routes, good choice of hotels and the en route places to eat and visit was really helpful. Super responsive to questions during my holiday. Would definitely use them again.

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Susan Weissberg

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The bike trip exceeded my expectations and was beyond fantastic. From Ljubljana to Bled with a guide through the Hidden Hills. Then my first solo self guided from the Alps in Bled to Piran in the Adriatic. I can’t say enough about the Slovenia Cycling Holidays crew who gave me guidance and confidence to take out on my own. Not to mention the extraordinary routes that they mapped out.

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Self-guided

Those who like good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided cycling holiday. It offers complete freedom, multiple detour opportunities, and exploration at your own pace without having to adapt to a group.

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From 1.360 € /person