Private Luxury Tours
West Cork Coastal Explorer
Kinsale to Glandore, at your own pace.
Spend a full day on the coast road west of Kinsale, where the Wild Atlantic Way begins. You will walk the cloisters of a medieval friary on the Argideen estuary, stand on the dunes of Inchydoney, lunch in colourful Clonakilty and look out from the cliffs of Galley Head.
Your private Clonakilty-based driver collects you from your accommodation in a modern Mercedes-Benz, shares local stories along the way and returns you to your door in time for dinner.
Tour Highlights
Wild Atlantic Way Beginnings: Start in Kinsale, where the Wild Atlantic Way begins, with a photo stop at Charles Fort and an hour to stroll the painted streets, harbour, and artisan bakeries.
Medieval Timoleague: Wander the arches, tower and tidal setting of a 13th-century Franciscan friary on the Argideen estuary, a quiet corner of West Cork history.
Beaches & Blue Flags: Cross the causeway to Inchydoney Island and its twin Blue Flag beaches, split by a grassy headland with wide views over the Atlantic surf.
Colourful Clonakilty: Enjoy a relaxed lunch in one of Ireland's most colourful towns, known for its music pubs, black pudding and hand-painted shopfronts, with time to visit Michael Collins House.
Lighthouse & Castle Coast: Follow the coast road past Dunmore and Red Strand to Galley Head Lighthouse, then stop for photos at Castlefreke and coffee above the sands of Long Strand.
Ancient Stones & Harbour Villages: Visit the Bronze Age Drombeg Stone Circle (optional), then finish at Glandore and Union Hall, two fishing villages facing each other across the water and joined by Poulgorm Bridge.
What’s Included
Private transport in an executive Mercedes-Benz E-Class or V-Class
Professional, licensed local private driver
Personalized pickup and drop-off at Cobh Cruise Terminal or Cork hotels
All fuel, road tolls, and parking fees
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi and chilled bottled water
Full live port monitoring and guaranteed on-time ship return
Not Included:
Admission tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens (available to purchase on arrival or online)
Meals and drinks (Lunch in Kinsale)
Discretionary driver gratuities
Availability & Pricing
To receive a direct rate for your travel dates, please contact us at info@redmondcd.com with your passenger count, preferred tour date, and pickup location (hotel address or cruise ship name). We will reply promptly with complete pricing and availability.
Booking & Cancellation Peace of Mind
Worry-Free Cruise Refund: If your cruise ship is unable to dock at Cobh Cruise Terminal due to weather conditions or itinerary cancellations, you receive a 100% full refund.
Hotel Guests: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Timely Port Return: All shore excursions are professionally managed and scheduled around live port monitoring, engineered to return passengers to the cruise terminal well ahead of designated all-aboard deadlines.
Passenger Peace of Mind: While we operate with substantial safety buffers, travel is undertaken subject to our standard terms and conditions regarding unforeseen delays and force majeure events. We strongly recommend all traveling guests maintain comprehensive travel insurance.