The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney
Overview
Amazing and best tour to visit the Killarney National Park.
Considering a walking, rambling or hiking tour? Look no further as The Gap of Dunloe is 7 miles (11 kilometers) and takes approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes.
If visitors are not up for walking or hiking then there is an alternative of the traditional Irish Jaunting Carriage (horse and carriage) to take visitors through the Gap of Dunloe. The extra cost is E 35 per person for the Horse Carriages and payable directly .
Boats will be waiting to escort the visitors through the magnificent three Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle.
An amazing adventure tour.
What's Included
- Bus and Boat trip only
- Free Car Park at Ross Castle.With prior notice (24 hours) we offer a free pick up at Ross Castle.
- Transport to Kate Kearneys Cottage and return from Ross Castle.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Jaunting Cart ( EUR 45.00 pp cash ) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately & costs Euros 180
Meeting Location
22 Main Street
Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 NP74, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Gap of Dunloe
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kate Kearney's Cottage
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gearhameen
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lakes of Killarney (pass by)
Ross Castle (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check in at the Deros Tours office (22 Main Street) before 10:00 AM, as our coach departs promptly at 10:15 AM. Due to ongoing construction on Main Street, please allow extra time for parking to ensure you arrive on schedule.
- Carriages may be hired privately and the total cost would be E 180 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 [email protected]
- 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.
- Pease advise at the time of booking if you are walking or wish to hire the Horse Carriages at E 45 per person-4 pax per carriage.
- If the tour operates despite bad weather, cancellations are permitted until 10:00 AM on the day of the tour. No refunds will be given once this deadline has passed or the tour has begun.
- Deros Tours reserves the right to cancel tours if insufficient numbers book.
- Restroom Facilities: Restrooms are available at the Kate Kearney's Cottage parking lot before you begin the Gap of Dunloe walk or carriage ride. The next available facilities are at Lord Brandon's Cottage, located at the end of the 7-mile trek. Hydration: It is highly recommended to bring an adequate supply of water for the journey across the Gap. Navigation: We advise picking up a complimentary route map before you set off; it is a useful resource for tracking your progress along the trail
- Jaunting Carriages are paid directly at Kate Kearneys Cottage at a cost of E 45 pp (cash only).There are 4 passengers in each carriage
- Please make sure to advise the Jaunting Carriages driver that you are going to Brandon's Cottage to meet the Boats.
- Depending on the daily water levels, there may be a brief woodland walk. The walk is very short, taking a maximum of 10 minutes. This brief detour allows the boat to safely navigate and traverse a particularly shallow area of the water.
- Estimated Return Time to Killarney Please note that the advertised return time to Killarney is an estimated time of arrival (ETA) only and is not guaranteed. Our tour return time may vary due to factors beyond our control, including traffic conditions, roadworks, weather, and other unforeseen delays. .If you have a flight, train, or other important connection, please allow sufficient time to accommodate possible delays. Thank you for your understanding.
- This tour is self-guided and does not include a tour guide. Your driver will escort the group to the tour starting point and return in the afternoon to collect the group."
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- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bus and Boat trip only.
- Free Car Park at Ross Castle.With prior notice (24 hours) we offer a free pick up at Ross Castle.
- Transport to Kate Kearneys Cottage and return from Ross Castle.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Jaunting Cart ( EUR 45.00 pp cash ) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately & costs Euros 180.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bus and Boat trip only
- Free Car Park at Ross Castle.With prior notice (24 hours) we offer a free pick up at Ross Castle.
- Transport to Kate Kearneys Cottage and return from Ross Castle.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Jaunting Cart ( EUR 45.00 pp cash ) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately & costs Euros 180
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check in at the Deros Tours office (22 Main Street) before 10:00 AM, as our coach departs promptly at 10:15 AM. Due to ongoing construction on Main Street, please allow extra time for parking to ensure you arrive on schedule.
- Carriages may be hired privately and the total cost would be E 180 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 [email protected]
- 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.
- Pease advise at the time of booking if you are walking or wish to hire the Horse Carriages at E 45 per person-4 pax per carriage.
- If the tour operates despite bad weather, cancellations are permitted until 10:00 AM on the day of the tour. No refunds will be given once this deadline has passed or the tour has begun.
- Deros Tours reserves the right to cancel tours if insufficient numbers book.
- Restroom Facilities: Restrooms are available at the Kate Kearney's Cottage parking lot before you begin the Gap of Dunloe walk or carriage ride. The next available facilities are at Lord Brandon's Cottage, located at the end of the 7-mile trek. Hydration: It is highly recommended to bring an adequate supply of water for the journey across the Gap. Navigation: We advise picking up a complimentary route map before you set off; it is a useful resource for tracking your progress along the trail
- Jaunting Carriages are paid directly at Kate Kearneys Cottage at a cost of E 45 pp (cash only).There are 4 passengers in each carriage
- Please make sure to advise the Jaunting Carriages driver that you are going to Brandon's Cottage to meet the Boats.
- Depending on the daily water levels, there may be a brief woodland walk. The walk is very short, taking a maximum of 10 minutes. This brief detour allows the boat to safely navigate and traverse a particularly shallow area of the water.
- Estimated Return Time to Killarney Please note that the advertised return time to Killarney is an estimated time of arrival (ETA) only and is not guaranteed. Our tour return time may vary due to factors beyond our control, including traffic conditions, roadworks, weather, and other unforeseen delays. .If you have a flight, train, or other important connection, please allow sufficient time to accommodate possible delays. Thank you for your understanding.
- This tour is self-guided and does not include a tour guide. Your driver will escort the group to the tour starting point and return in the afternoon to collect the group."
- Viator is showing the following information -your guide leads the way and adds context to what you see with commentary. This information is incorrect and Viator has not deleted this information despite several attempts to ask this to remove this information. Please be advised that this tour is Self Guided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
