Bus & Boat Tour

From€65

6 hours

Killarney, Ireland

Full description

The Gap of Dunloe Tour is a must do for visitors to Killarney. The ‘Adventure’ begins daily from our head office at O’Connor’s Pub, 7 High St., Killarney at 10:00am for check in. We can also collect clients from their accommodation in the Killarney area. Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). From here visitors make the 7 mile walk (please allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the walk). For those who do not wish to walk Jaunting cart’s are also available (at extra cost of €25 per person) to take the clients through the natural unspoilt beauty of the Black Valley, a walker’s paradise. Upon reaching Lord Brandon’s Cottage, there will be time to enjoy refreshments (not included) at the Cafe, before taking your boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle where your bus will be waiting to take you back to Killarney. As noted, this tour can also be done in reverse.

Included / Excluded

Bus Transfers
Tour Guide

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Service Animals Allowed
Easy Public Transport
Infants Required On Laps

Traveler reviews

4.1

64 reviews

The Irish Charm.

The driver was very friendly, making the start of my trip an enjoyable one. The driver of the boat was informative, friendly and humorous with the Irish charm who pointed out different landmarks, which was very interesting.

Voyager13535117029Jul 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

🤩

Just 🤩. The boat return after the 10 km hike is really worth it. Thank you to the whole team. 🇨🇦

ntheriault68Jul 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Boat ride and Gap of Dunloe

Efficient bus into park and lovely boat ride through lakes with good commentary from guide. We then walked out over the gap - a good workout for us older folks but fun and very beautiful

hollypQ264ZYJun 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful experience!

This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. After having plenty of time to explore Ross Castle, we got to take a boat through the lakes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting things about the national park. Upon arrival at Lord Brandon’s cottage we had enough time to eat a quick lunch, before setting off on our hike through the Gap of Dunloe. We had plenty of time to complete the hike, before being picked up at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and taken back to Killarney. I highly recommend going on this tour. It was such a great adventure!

72justinatJun 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Tour Gap of Dunloe and Lakes of Killarney - recommended

A great experience! Taken by bus from downtown Killarney to Kate Kearney's Cottage. Wonderful walk through the Gap of Dunloe to Lord Brandons. There after picnic by boat sailed over the Killarney lakes to Ross Castle. A wonderful tour! Highly recommended!

j_rgj659Mar 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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