The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney
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Make the most of your time in Killarney with a half-day trip to Killarney National Park that includes round-trip transport from the city. You can skip the stress of navigating and enjoy views of secluded landscapes often missed by visitors along the route, which features a trek through the Gap of Dunloe and river cruise to Ross Castle. Non-hiking option available on request.
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Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 5h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Explore without the stress of navigating
- Hike through secluded areas often missed by visitors
- Enjoy rare views from boat cruise on Gearhameen River
- Round-trip transport from Killarney and boat admission included
- Bus and Boat trip only
- Transport to Kate Kearneys Cottage and return from Ross Castle.
- Driver/guide
- Free Car Park at Ross Castle.With prior notice (24 hours) we offer a free pick up at Ross Castle.
- Entry/Admission - Gap of Dunloe
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Jaunting Cart Ride ( EUR 35.00 pp cash only) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately
- Entry/Admission - Kate Kearney's Cottage
- Departure details
- 22 Main St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 NP74, Ireland Our office is beside St Marys Church of Ireland on Main Street. Please be at the Office no later than 10.15am
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3544KIL03- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Jaunting Carriages are paid directly at Kate Kearneys Cottage at a cost of E 35 pp (cash only).There are 4 passengers in each carriage
- Carriages may be hired privately and the total cost would be E 140 per carriage.There is no pre booking for carriages as the booking may be made on arrival at Kate Kearneys Cottage.
- There is not enough time to visit Ross Castle before returning to Killarney but visitors may stay at Ross Castle and enjoy a lesisurely walk to Killarney through the National Park (30 to 40 minutes).
- Tours of the Castle takes 1 hour.Pre booking is advisable and can be done by phoning 353 64 6635851 or visit rosscastle@opw.ie
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- There is free car parking at Ross Castle where the tour terminates and we can certainly collect customers at Ross Castle at 10am but prior notice has to be given by telephoning 00353 64 6631251 the previous evening.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney price starts from €49.81. Discover and book The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney on Tripadvisor
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- The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h 30m. Discover and book The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3544KIL03
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- You'll start at22 Main St22 Main St, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 NP74, IrelandOur office is beside St Marys Church of Ireland on Main Street. Please be at the Office no later than 10.15amSee address & details
- 1Gap of DunloeStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2GearhameenStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass byLakes of KillarneyRoss Castle
- You'll return to the starting point
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CampingDawg
Roscrea48 contributions
Jun 2022
If you have just one day to plan an excursion/day trip during your stay in Killarney, do this one!
We did the trip the opposite way around from advertised, which confused me momentarily, but I don't think it matters which way round it runs, you won't miss anything.
The boat trip was magical (even in the light rain at the start) and the jaunting cart from Lord Brandon's cottage, up through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's cottage, was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
And to top it off the Deros' driver dropped me off right outside my hotel
Thank you Deros Tours for a wonderful day out
Don't be afraid to haggle the price a little with the Jaunting Cars
We did the trip the opposite way around from advertised, which confused me momentarily, but I don't think it matters which way round it runs, you won't miss anything.
The boat trip was magical (even in the light rain at the start) and the jaunting cart from Lord Brandon's cottage, up through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's cottage, was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
And to top it off the Deros' driver dropped me off right outside my hotel
Thank you Deros Tours for a wonderful day out
Don't be afraid to haggle the price a little with the Jaunting Cars
Written 29 June 2022
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rachel c
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Friends
I loved how go with the flow the tour was, and how accommodating they were. DEFINITELY pack more layers than you need, it was very cold and rainy, but nonetheless the scenery was so beautiful you forget. Our boat driver was the absolute best, so funny and knowledgeable about the area, knew we were in very capable hands!
Written 28 June 2022
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Lynn833
Hawley, PA130 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We do not typically. Ok tours but to see the Gap of Dunloe it seemed to make the most sense. We booked with Deross tours in Killarney and it was the perfect choice. They provided the transportation to Ross Castle where we got on the 8 passenger motor boat to cross the Lakes of Killarney. Then a stop for a bite at Lord Byron’s Cottage after which we chose to take A Jaunting cart through the Gap of Dunloe.. amazing beauty surrounded us. The jaunting cart went to Kate’s Cottage where we had transportation back to Killarney. It was a perfect day!
Written 29 October 2023
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Stewart P
Payson, UT1 contribution
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we were 10 minutes late due to traffic issues, we’re going to charge is extra money to get the next trip and we had to purchase buggy ride tickets which would have brought the additional toll cost to $80 a person and wouldn’t refund our money. Wether would have prevented a boat ride anyway still no refund. Don’t do this just do the buss tour.
we were 10 minutes late due to traffic issues, we’re going to charge is extra money to get the next trip and we had to purchase buggy ride tickets which would have brought the additional toll cost to $80 a person and wouldn’t refund our money. Wether would have prevented a boat ride anyway still no refund. Don’t do this just do the buss tour.
Written 11 June 2022
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Marijke P
Oudendijk, The Netherlands64 contributions
Jul 2023
The weather was extremely bad but the tour was not cancelled. Our waterproof outdoor shoes who survived South Africa, Costa Rica and other tropical rain destinations, did not handle this kind of rain very well. Could happen, but the organization doesn’t have a back-up plan. We called the office to please be picked up. They could arrange a pick-up in 2 (!) hours. No where to be dry, 7 miles (11 km) of pouring and pouring rain. We are from The Netherlands so used to rain. This was extremely bad weather.
Then the boats: we were put on a boat with plastic to cover us. The boats man was handicaped but was, just like us, forced to get out of the boat, walk up and down steep hills without paths, to go around a bridge underneath which the boat wasn’t allowed to go due to high water. The second boat, same with another boatsman. Nobody even bothered to say sorry. Not the boatsman who did tell us water would be 5-6 ft above the bridge that night, not the bus driver, not the person at the company office once back in Killarny.
Our advice: take a taxi to the parking lot, walk the tour yourself as there is just as much help if you need it as when you go with this company, pay for the boat yourself. Cheaper and safer. Bye bye 147 euros for 2 adults and one teenager.
Then the boats: we were put on a boat with plastic to cover us. The boats man was handicaped but was, just like us, forced to get out of the boat, walk up and down steep hills without paths, to go around a bridge underneath which the boat wasn’t allowed to go due to high water. The second boat, same with another boatsman. Nobody even bothered to say sorry. Not the boatsman who did tell us water would be 5-6 ft above the bridge that night, not the bus driver, not the person at the company office once back in Killarny.
Our advice: take a taxi to the parking lot, walk the tour yourself as there is just as much help if you need it as when you go with this company, pay for the boat yourself. Cheaper and safer. Bye bye 147 euros for 2 adults and one teenager.
Written 21 July 2023
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DerOs_11
We appreciate your feedback and apologise that the tour left you feeling underwhelmed given the weather that day.
There are a few things you left out, including:
1 - You had the option to cancel on the morning of the tour, but you decided to go anyway.You went shopping for rain gear before the tour because you were so mindful of the forecast.You had a choice.
2. We responded to your call and were prepared to drive to your location to pick you up when you contacted this office and left your number.It is official that we contacted you ten times to ascertain your precise position but that you did not pick up.Your spouse was shown this when he called the office following the trip.Given that it takes 60 minutes to get from Killarney to the general area where you were , the car and driver would have been there when you needed them. This is the reason we contacted you 10 times as part of our backup plan to find out exactly where you were and to get your approval that we were executing our backup plan.
I arranged for the Jaunting Carriage—which took you to the boats—to travel in your direction on the way to Brandon's Cottage when you didn't pick up the phone.
3. The boatman was not in any way "handicapped".Do you really think a boatman that you say was “handicapped” would be entrusted with the duty of ferrying 12 persons on a boat? The gentleman you describe walks with a limp and is by no means "handicapped."
Each boatman must receive a complete medical examination each year in order to drive a boat on The Lakes of Killarney as part of the health and safety/insurance regulations.
4.You neglected to mention that this office offered storage for your purchases, which your husband retrieved after the tour while our coach and driver waited for him before returning you courtesy to your lodging.a kind act that was made out of respect for you and your family.
5. Taking a taxi to the parking lot, as you suggested other people do, is not practical because the trip ends up on the opposite side of Killarney and is significantly more expensive.You purchased your tickets via a third party who charged you more than if you had booked directly with our office because of their commission.
We do hope that the weather improved for you and your Family and you enjoyed the rest of your time in Ireland.
Written 23 August 2023
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Bill A
Spring Lake, NJ587 contributions
Despite the description given, I did not feel that this was a guided tour.
We were picked up at a local hotel about a half mile outside if Killarney. The driver took us to downtown Killarney where we boarded a different bus. After waiting for a half hour, we were asked to change buses as there was a problem with the first one.
By 11 am we were dropped off at the gap of Dunloe and given instructions on hiking 7 miles to the next location or to take a jaunting car. We opted for the jaunting car. But, the drivers passed us by in favor of larger parties. Each said that another driver would be along in 5 minutes; but, there were none. And, there was no one from the tour company to help. At this point, we considered finding a taxi to take us back to Killarney. Finally, after 45 minutes, a jaunting cart driver reluctantly agreed to take us and another couple to the next destination. I suspect the horse was overworked as we had to get out of the carriage and walk the steepest part of the road. I felt very bad for the horse and would never subject an animal to this kind of f treatment.
We reached the next location with little time to eat and explore the area. We boarded our boat and made our way to Ross Castle. We could not find the bus which was supposed to take us back to our car, so we walked the two miles.
The gap of Dunloe and the lakes in Killarney National Park are absolutely worth visiting. But, you don’t need this tour to do it. I recommend that you go on your own. This is basically what you’re doing anyway with this tour.
We were picked up at a local hotel about a half mile outside if Killarney. The driver took us to downtown Killarney where we boarded a different bus. After waiting for a half hour, we were asked to change buses as there was a problem with the first one.
By 11 am we were dropped off at the gap of Dunloe and given instructions on hiking 7 miles to the next location or to take a jaunting car. We opted for the jaunting car. But, the drivers passed us by in favor of larger parties. Each said that another driver would be along in 5 minutes; but, there were none. And, there was no one from the tour company to help. At this point, we considered finding a taxi to take us back to Killarney. Finally, after 45 minutes, a jaunting cart driver reluctantly agreed to take us and another couple to the next destination. I suspect the horse was overworked as we had to get out of the carriage and walk the steepest part of the road. I felt very bad for the horse and would never subject an animal to this kind of f treatment.
We reached the next location with little time to eat and explore the area. We boarded our boat and made our way to Ross Castle. We could not find the bus which was supposed to take us back to our car, so we walked the two miles.
The gap of Dunloe and the lakes in Killarney National Park are absolutely worth visiting. But, you don’t need this tour to do it. I recommend that you go on your own. This is basically what you’re doing anyway with this tour.
Written 29 July 2023
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Marian
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Couples
We equally enjoyed the walk and boat trip. The scenery was spectacular. Dermot who took us by boat to Ross's castle was a great guide explaining about the different areas of the national park as we went by. It was lovely to see the park from the water. The trip was well organised by Deros and I could see doing the same tour next time we are I Killarney.
Written 20 June 2021
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Angie J
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
We purchased the trip through Booking.com and it failed to mention the 6 mile hike to get to the boat ride but we were pleasantly surprised to find the jaunty rides upon arrival. Gary and his horse, Buck Rogers, were our guides- it was enjoyable with several spots for us to get out take pictures as well as walk steep inclines to give the horse a break. Lunch of soup & sandwich was good. The best part of the day was the boat ride - Claire (local gal with a love for the park and it’s preservation) was an excellent guide and we even got to see 2 rare eagles.
Written 8 September 2022
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Mark C
Chicago, IL4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
What an amazing experience! Our boat guide was fantastic, full of great info about the area and was so passionate about the park, his enthusiasm was contagious. I went with the option of hiking the Gap of Dunloe and absolutely loved it! Honestly I wouldn’t have minded if the hike time was a bit longer, just to have time to take in the views. Because there are so many! Definitely give it a go!
Written 2 November 2022
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Mary S
Waxhaw, NC8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The tour guides for the jaunting cart and the boat ride. Siobhan was terrific on the cart. She told us a lot about the area and the Gap of Dunloe. The guide on the boat was very skilled and got us across the lake safe and sound. This is my second trip. This time I brought three daughters and they loved it!!
Written 8 August 2023
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Nigel Lawton
4 contributions
what time does this tour start?
Mommab34r
Grand Rapids, MI2 contributions
10:30AM local time.
Larry P
1 contribution
Are there different times of the morning or afternoon do the tours start?
