The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Bus and Boat trip only
- Driver/guide
- 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 Ride ( EUR 35.00 pp cash only) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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 140 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 rosscastle@opw.ie
- 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 35 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 35 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.
Traveler reviews
So beautiful!
Had a wonderful day walking the Gap of Dunloe and going on the boat trip. Despite the weather not holding up for the boat ride, our boat driver was great and it was still an amazing experience. Definitely recommend being prepared for rain! The gap of Dunloe was genuinely the most beautiful place I have ever seen 10/10 recommend
Amazing tour staff!!
The tour was perfect, our boat captain Rory did an amazing job throughout the entire tour and kept us on schedule very well. Our group had to detour on the drive to the initial meeting point and ended up running late, but our shuttle driver and tour staff coordinated and waited very patiently to make sure everyone in the group was present at the beginning and end of the tour. During the shuttle ride our driver provided interesting facts and key points about the area and culture, I only wish we’d gotten his name so I could specifically highlight the great job he did. I’ll be recommending this tour and service to everyone planning to visit County Kerry.
100% Recommend
We had such a wonderful time. Catherine was wonderful in coordinating. Nigel made sure to get us there and back and Rory was the perfect boat captain. He had so much history to share and it was a pleasure speaking with him as he guided us through the lakes!
Fantastic tour
Excellent tour…well organized! The tour pick up time did change by an hour earlier than planned but communication was excellent.
Fantastic day!
It was really special day! Make sure to be prepared for a 7 mile hike if you aren't taking the horse & cart. There is still some hiking with the cart. The boat ride is beautiful as well. Well worth the trip!
