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"I went up Carrauntoohil with Cesar today, and it was amazing. The weather was wet and challenging, but Cesar amended our walk to a more safe route, and I had a beautiful experience. He was knowledgeable and friendly. I can’t wait to do some more walks with him in the future!"
Wow! What an amazing guide Cesar is! I had a ‘golden day’ with him, hiking Carrauntoohil. Cesar was very kind, patient, knowledgable and excellent company. I followed his sure-footedness and listened to his expert advice, and had a wonderful day on the mountain. I highly recommend Cesar as a guide and I will hope to return to hike with him again. Thank you so much for everything Cesar.
I had the most incredible experience hiking Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak, and it wouldn’t have been the same without my amazing guide. He led me on a wild and unforgettable route to the summit — adventurous, challenging, and absolutely breathtaking. Cesar’s knowledge of the terrain, calm guidance, and passion for the outdoors made me feel safe, inspired, and fully immersed in the beauty of the mountains.
"Cesar was an incredible guide! I’ve done a few Airbnb experiences, and he was truly one of the best. He went above and beyond to accommodate us; offering to reschedule due to inclement weather and adjusting the route on the day of to better suit my mother. He was highly communicative, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable. The experience was seamless and the views of Ireland were absolutely breathtaking! 10/10—highly recommend!"
I highly recommend this beautiful hiking tour led by Cesar. The scenery is truly magical and serene. You will see everything- peaceful waters, gentle waterfalls, spectacular views and rock formations. We were treated to amazing sunshine the day we hiked and conditions couldn’t have been more perfect. However it is good to know this is not a stroll down groomed hiking trails- scrambling at points and a good level of fitness is required for the 6-8 hour trip. Cesar was amazing in guiding our small group and was constantly mindful of showing up the safest way to step and manoeuvre our way. Thank you Cesar and I highly recommend his tour.
Fantastic experience! Cesar was extremely knowledgeable of the mountain and local area from doing this so regularly. He was great at tailoring the hike to meet my needs as I am not a very experienced hiker. Important to note that the hike is very strenuous and some scrambling/ climbing is required continuously for like an hour or so. I consider myself to have a decent level of general fitness and I found it very challenging. Similarly on the way down there are gulleys which you will need to climb down with sheer drops beneath you so be prepared for this. It is not just a steep walk. That being said, Cesar ensures the safety of all of his clients and I really could not have been in any better hands so thank you Cesar.
One of the main priorities of Kerry Hiking is to promote the enjoyment of walking safely and responsibly in the mountains.
Unpredictable Atlantic weather, complex terrain and other challenges are all part of the hill walking experience in this wonderful environment.
The sheer beauty of the mountain ranges of the Iveragh, Dingle and Beara Peninsulas cannot be fully appreciated without the help and leadership of an experienced Mountain Hiking Guide.
There are a selection of wonderful walking routes which cater for individual preferences and abilities. These walks are categorised according to their grades of difficulty:
A strenuous walk can involve a steep climb, cover 12km to 16km and take 6 hours or more to complete. €80 - 100 per person.
Moderate walks are more suited for scrambling, can take 5 hours or more and cover 10km to 14km. €60 - 70 per person.
Easy walks usually involve a more progressive ascent/descent over 8km to 12km over a period of 4 hours. €45 per person.
Strenuous walk €80
Total distance of 13 km (8 miles)
1000 m total ascent
6+ hours duration
Strenuous walk €100
Distance of 14 km
Total climbing 1000 metres
Duration 7 hours
Strenuous walk €100
Total distance of 14 km
Total ascent 1,300 metres
7 hours duration
Strenuous walk €80
Total distance of 13 km
1000 m total ascent
6+ hours duration
Strenuous walk €100
Total distance of 14 km
Total ascent 1,200 metres
7 hours duration
6 hours duration €80
Navigate on the mountains using a GPS
Advance, Intermediate & Beginners navigation skills
Easy hike €45
Distance 10 km
Ascent of 500 metres
Duration 4+ hours
Moderate ~ Strenuous walk €70
Total distance of 13 km
Total ascent 1000 metres
6 hours duration
Moderate hike €60
Distance 12 km
Total ascent 730 metres
Duration 5 hours
Easy hike €45
Distance of 13 km
Total height gain 300 metres
Duration 4 hours
Easy hike €45
Distance of 7 km
Total height gain 400 metres
Duration 3 hours
Easy hike €45
Distance: 8 km
Total ascent 300 metres
Duration: 3 hours
Moderate hike €70
Distance 12 km
Total ascent 800 metres
Duration 5+ hours
Moderate ~ Strenuous walk €100
Distance of 14 km
Total climbing 1000 metres
Duration 6 hours
Moderate ~ Strenuous walk €100
Distance of 12 km
Total climbing 900 metres
Duration 6 hours
Check out this video of Carrauntoohil. In winter with snow and good weather, a hike could be very funny.