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Killarney Day Tour
Killarney Day Tour
4.5
09:00 - 22:30
Monday
09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday
09:00 - 22:30
Thursday
09:00 - 22:30
Friday
09:00 - 22:30
Saturday
09:00 - 22:30
Sunday
09:00 - 22:30
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The oldest tourist excursion in Ireland. The O'Donoghue family have been running tours of Killarney National Park for over 250 years. The Killarney Day Tour or the Gap of Dunloe Tour is a trip that encompasses the entire National Park.
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Mike
County Kerry, Ireland6 contributions
Rory welcomed the 10 tourist folks on board and never stopped imparting historical knowledge of the lakes, mountains and people of the Killarney valley over 10k years. The landscape speaks for itself. The Gap trip is one of the iconic trips.
Written 3 September 2023
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Cassandra595
Southampton Parish, Bermuda263 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We took the boat up the three lakes with Dermot as far as Lord Brandon's cottage and back with Patsy on the Cailin Alainn. They were knowledgeable and entertaining. The weather was absolutely glorious and we cannot fault the experience from booking to disembarking. This is a trip not to be missed whatever the weather. The views are stunning.
Written 3 September 2023
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Terry C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
The whole trip was great just a few flies halfway up eaten alive but no negative points we loved every bit of it especially the boat trip
Written 24 August 2023
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Laura K
Hilton Head, South Carolina20 contributions
Aug 2023
Don’t believe any negative reviews.
This tour was the highlight of our time in Killarney.
First a wonderful open boat ride through the Lakes of Killarney which you could not see on your own. Then a delightful yummy stop at Lord Brandon’s for a quick bite, Irish coffee or whatever.
After that we took the pony and trap ride through the Gap of Dunlop…others walked until we all got to Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
The scenery was amazingly awesome and our pony driver was a character.
This tour was the highlight of our time in Killarney.
First a wonderful open boat ride through the Lakes of Killarney which you could not see on your own. Then a delightful yummy stop at Lord Brandon’s for a quick bite, Irish coffee or whatever.
After that we took the pony and trap ride through the Gap of Dunlop…others walked until we all got to Kate Kearney’s Cottage.
The scenery was amazingly awesome and our pony driver was a character.
Written 19 August 2023
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Mike D
3 contributions
Jul 2023
Could not have been more pleased to be guided by Donal O'Donoghue, undoubtedly a distant relative of our Donoho's. We had a typically rainy day across Lough Leanne but we are used to such conditions. As the only two passengers along with our rented bikes, we enjoyed spectacular scenery and fascinating interpretative information of place names and interesting facts about County Kerry's lake country. An absolute gentleman and boatman extraordinaire, we were delivered to Lord Brandon's Lodge completely blown away with a great Irish experience, and with good advice and peaked anticipation of biking through the Gap of Dunloe. Without a doubt we will be back for another experience, with or without rain.
Written 9 August 2023
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Stephanie W
Chicago, IL50 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Took the bus to Kate Kearney's Cottage, hiked from there to Brandon's Cottage, then the boat to Ross Castle. The hike was on a road the whole way, with some steep uphills in places. There's plenty of time to make the hike in time for the boat ride back; we had time to grab a bite to eat at Brandon's Cottage. Our boat driver was funny and pointed out highlights as we went. The water was unusually low, so we had "leprechauns" (rocks!) bumping the bottom of the boat in places, but the driver was obviously skilled and did a great job navigating them (some of the other boats had to drop people off to walk in one spot that our driver got through).
Written 30 June 2023
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Col C
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I had previously just taken this tour back in October and it was wonderful. , this trip could have been a disaster. There was no Advance. warning about about the low water levels and that Passengers would have to exit the boat and walk a treacherous winding "path" with no guide. And no assistance for the elderly, those that were had any disabilities (of which I was one).
Written 18 June 2023
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Joanne D
1 contribution
May 2023
The views were beautiful. We were expecting a larger boat , it was a small boat with a little motor that held the 13 of us. We were on the boat for over an hour which was a little too long. The horse and carriage was a great way to see the hillsides . All in all is was a great experience but pricey.
Written 22 May 2023
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June B
Bishops Stortford, UK1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
The best trip ever, take your bike on the boat and cycle back to Killarney through the stunning scenery of the gap of Dunloe.
Written 20 May 2023
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Mick D
2 contributions
Sep 2022
Friendly efficient and knowledgeable staff. Picked up in the morning by autobus and taken to Kate Kearney's Cottage at the entry to the Gap. You walk or bike the Gap, but many hire a pony trop. Bring cash - it's all the drivers take.
Written 6 February 2023
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sheri k
Clive, IA112 contributions
Hello, we would like to see Muckross House and Gardens, also, see The Gap Of Dunloe ( boat ride of the 3 lakes) Jaunting pony ride, Kate Kearneys cottage and Lord Brandon House all in 1 day. I have read many ideas and options (not on trip advisor).. we will have our car as we will be driving from Kenmare to Killarney for the day. Does anyone have good sound advice in which order we should do this to be most productive of our time. We are seniors so we thought that we could take the Jaunting car in lieu of hiking.
Thank you
JACKIE M
Cork, Ireland2 contributions
I went on a boat trip last year around the lakes and we were brought up to I thought Kate kearneys cottage at the top lake and we returned later , it was fantastic and I'm going back next weekend with two 80ty year olds ( very lively) and I thought if the weather was good they'd love it!! Are they running boat trips at the moment and how much please !!!
Richard H
84 contributions
Hello, My wife and I will be in Killarney on July27 and 28. I have been reading that you have some flexible arrangements for a tour. We would like to drive ourselves to Ross Castle initially which gives us time to explore this. We would need tour transportation by boat to Lord Brandon's, then by jaunting car through the Gap to Kate Kearney's. We can then arrange taxi transportation back to pick up our car at Ross Castle. Is this something that we can arrange with your company? Thanks in advance for your reply.
Regards,
Richard Hines