Incentive Itinerary: Kerry's Wild Atlantic Way

Adventures on the Wild Atlantic Way

Kerry

Duration: 3 days | Group Size: 20-50 | Locations visited: Skelligs boat trip and guided tour, Dark Sky Reserve, Gap of Dunloe, Lord Brandon’s Cottage

Incentive itineraries offer hard-working high-achievers the chance to experience a five star lifestyle, and bond with team members in a new environment. Adventures on Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way is a sample incentive itinerary designed for around 20 employees across all levels of an organisation; individuals that have been nominated by their own department for their dedication and contributions.

Its main objective will be to thank these employees for going above and beyond, encourage them to continue to work hard, and to motivate other employees to aspire to be chosen for similar opportunities in the future. These three days of escapism in County Kerry will feature luxury accommodation, local cuisine and exciting outdoor activities in one of the most picturesque destinations in the world. With no group meetings or workshops scheduled, it’s the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation

Day One

The Adventure Begins

Muckross House, The National Park, Dromyrourk, Killarney, Co. Kerry

The group will land in Kerry Airport in the early afternoon and be transferred to the five star Europe Hotel & Resort in Killarney. After a rendezvous in a boat house on a nearby lake, the group will travel to Ross Castle, with breath-taking views of the mountains, lakes and wildlife from their boats along the way. After wandering through the castle ruins, the group will travel via horse and carriage to Muckross House in Killarney National Park, where lunch will be served in the gardens.

An afternoon of activities at the traditional farms in Muckross will follow — with a chance for everyone to try some Gaelic (Irish) games and céilí dancing. After working up an appetite outside, they’ll churn their own butter and bake scones with the bean an tí (woman of the house) inside the old-school farmhouses. Early in the evening, the group will dine at the hotel before departing for a session of late night star gazing in the beautiful Dark Sky Reserve. After a magical evening amongst the stars, Irish coffees will await the group upon their return to the Europe Hotel & Resort.

Day Two

The Adventure Continues

Gap of Dunloe, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Purple Mountain, Co. Kerry, Ireland

After breakfast overlooking the lakes, the group will be transferred to the stunning Gap of Dunloe. Here they’ll mount bikes for a guided tour of the MacGillycuddy Reeks and Purple Mountain. With appetites whetted, the group will gather for a delicious BBQ and artisan food experience in Lord Brandon’s Cottage.

After lunch, there’s a chance to relax with a therapeutic pottery-making session with local craftspeople. From vases to jugs, the group will mould their choice of pieces, which will then be fired and glazed by the experts, ready for a presentation to the group on their last day. From Lord Brandon’s cottage, the group will be transferred by helicopter to the famous Skellig Michael island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There they’ll discover the history of the 6^th century monks who painstakingly carved out each of the 600 steps to the top, in order to build their church as close as possible to heaven.

Day 3

Re-energising

Traditional Farmhouse Cheese from Co. Kerry

On the evening of day two the group enjoyed a private dining experience in the trendy atmosphere of the Cellar One Restaurant of the Ross Hotel in Killarney. A private cocktail masterclass will follow in the Pink Lounge; from there they can embrace the vibrant nightlife of Killarney town.

Day three was a time to relax and re-energise with a choice of spa treatments in the Europe Hotel & Resort and lunch in The Spa Café, overlooking the lake and gardens. Finally, they’ll be transferred back to Kerry Airport — revitalised, rewarded and refreshed.

Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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Kerry's Wild Atlantic Way

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