Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour (Jaunting Cart Paid Separately)

I did the boat and jaunting cart thru the gap. It was an overcast drizzly and windy day so the boat ride was cold, wet, and not much fun. It is beautiful out on the lake and it would be wonderful if the sun was shining. There is a stop before the cabin where everyone gets off and hikes a short distance (theres a low bridge and some rapids they are avoiding. The hike has some up/down on gravel and slippery rocks-you need good mobility and good shoes. (Not told of this at booking) The boat trip ends and you have time for a snack. The cafe is open air so it was cold standing in line and sitting at picnic tables. Soup was good. The jaunting carts are small, so 2-3 riders max in each. Our pony was called King, our driver was fun and the ride is a good experience. Open air with plastic tarps yo cover legs if rainy. The area is spectacular and when the sun came out in the last 30 minutes it was the best. If the weather is poor, skip it. You can go to Kate Kierneys cottage and get a cart to take you up to the wishing bridge and back. If short on time or weather is iffy, try that so 4* on a cold drizzle day but no doubt its 5* on a sunny day.

The tour was nice. I just wish we could have stopped a few times to take still photos (the reason for 4 stars instead of 5). At least at the points of the prettiest views. I also wish it would have said you have to hike a half mile or so up the mountain. I have an autoimmune condition and while I can handle a bit of a normal hike, up a mountain was a little much for me (although I understand the reason for it) and made the rest of the trip and my whole evening a struggle. I was toast the rest of the day. The guide was very nice and shared quite a bit of history and information. Beauty our horse was sweet. Beautiful area to see!

Here’s a concise review you could use: Our Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour of the Gap of Dunloe was one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking—some of the most beautiful landscapes we’ve ever seen. The jaunting cart was well worth the extra €35 per person, adding a unique and memorable experience to the day. Our guide, Patrick, was knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and always happy to help. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!

Everything was organized well. Everything was explain to us. We got lots of information and felt comfortable asking questions, which were quickly answered. The weather was mixed but the drops of rain that did fall did not take away from the experience. I would highly recommend this bus, jaunting car and boat trip and would gladly do it again.

What a beautiful experience! We took the boat over from Ross's Castle and the landscape was incredibly beautiful! Pat was our driver and shared many interesting facts while we enjoyed the amazing landscape around us! Then our group of 8 split up, with 4 walking through the gap while the other 4 took a jaunting car. The scenery was incredible! Overall, it was an amazing way to experience the beauty of Ireland!