Ireland's Southern Gem
The beauty of southern Ireland, at your pace.
Journey through wild coastlines, green valleys, lively towns and quiet villages on a private tour shaped around your group. The Southern Gem is an invitation to slow down, take the scenic road and experience the warmth and character of Ireland’s south.
Places your journey could include
- Killarney National Park
- Ring of Kerry
- West Cork Coast
- Multi-day
Kerry, Cork and the south. Scenic drives, coastlines, villages and time to explore, taking in Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare and the West Cork coast.
3–5 days
Kerry or Shannon
Price on enquiry
The Beautiful South
The south is best experienced in the details: stone walls tracing the hills, traditional music drifting from a village pub, a quiet cove revealed around a bend and a welcome that feels completely natural. We leave room for those moments rather than turning the journey into a race.
Don't see the right fit?
These tours are starting points, not rigid packages. Tell us where you are arriving, how long you have and what matters most to you. We will create a route that brings it together.
What every private tour includes
A private vehicle
Your group only, up to six guests. Larger groups arranged on request.
A local guide-driver
Someone who lives here, knows the roads and the stories behind them.
A route you approve
A day-by-day plan with realistic driving times, adjusted before you travel.
Collection and drop-off
From Shannon, Kerry or Cork airports, or from your hotel.
Comparing the tours
Still deciding? These are the questions guests ask most before booking.
Ireland’s Southern Gem. It covers the best-known Kerry and Cork landscapes without long transfers, and works well as a three or four day base from Killarney or Dingle.
Yes. The Southern Gem and The Wild West link naturally into one longer route up the Wild Atlantic Way, and the Legacy Trail can be added as a day within either.
For May to September we recommend three to six months. Shoulder-season dates are often available at shorter notice.
Your guide will reorder the day rather than cancel it. There is always an indoor stop, a sheltered walk or a different valley worth driving.