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4.9(18 reviews)

The Gap of Dunloe - Day Trip (One Way Only)

From€40
1h 30m
Killarney, Ireland

Full description

Beautiful guided tour through the 3 Lakes of Killarney. Guests will enjoy 90 minutes of the best of Killarney's scenery. Boat departs from Ross Castle on Killarneys lower lake and brings guests on a meandering tour through Lakes, rivers and bridges to the upper lake. Your captain will regale you with stories and history and apply Irish wit at times to ensure you leave with a mind of information but also a smile on your face. This tour allows guests see Ross Castle, Brickeen Bridge, Dinis Cottage, the Meeting of the Waters, The Old Weir Bridge and Lord Brandon's Cottage. While navigating the Lakes and rivers, it is also likely you will encounter Red and Sike Deer as well as our famous White Tailed Sea Eagles. This really is a see it all tour and is highly recommended. Once guests are dropped to Lord Brandon's Cottage they can walk, cycle or enjoy a daunting car ride through the world famous Gap of Dunloe.

Included / Excluded

  • Guests who wish to cycle through the Gap of Dunloe can bring bicycles on the boat at no extra charge
  • Car Parking
  • Life jackets are provided to all guests.

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

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Incredible Tour with great guides

Ross Castle Boat Tours provided an excellent service to us over the years. Their replies were always prompt, the reservations are easy to organise, and the payment process was simple and efficient. The team were highly professional throughout, which makes the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. They boat trip is one of the highlights of our week long South West Ireland walking holiday, the boatmen are funny and so entertaining, they really set the passengers at ease. I would gladly recommend them to anyone

HilltopTerryFeb 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Gorgeous

This is a stunningly beautiful tour of some of the prettiest parts of Ireland. You can rent a bike and bring it along, and ride through a breathtakingly beautiful tour of the Gap of Dunlow. You don’t want to miss this tour!

Darcy_PJun 23, 2025VIATOR

Best day of the trip

Everyone agreed this was the best. Mike was a great tour guide and gave us good recs for where to rent bikes. It was a fun adventure even when we got out to meet the boat on the other side of the bridge. Would highly recommend! Defintely pack lots of layers and a raincoat.

dfwm0mJun 16, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Boat trip to start of gap of dunloe

Thanks Mike for a great morning trip from Ross Castle to start our walk through the gap of Dunloe. 100% recommended (and thanks for the tarps when it rained 🤣)

B4042KRglennhJun 9, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Excellent experience! Will definitely be back!

Amazing day out. A group of approx 20 went out on the lakes with Mike amd Tony (2 boats) for a 40th birthday yesterday. Mike was our skipper. His knowledge of the lakes is second to none. We had great fun. A day to remember. Would highly recommend.

katiebar7Apr 27, 2025TRIPADVISOR
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