Discover the beautiful Killarney lake district, then see Kate Kearney's Cottage where you will travel through the Gap of Dunloe by pony and trap. Spend the day sailing, ride an authentic pony-and-trap and discover the landscape's natural beauty.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Pass through the Gap of Dunloe on on a pony and trap
Sail through beautiful lakes and channels
Experience one of Irelands oldest tours
Traverse through a rugged glaciated valley
Navigate through the lakes of Killarney by boat

Full description

This tour is the complete Killarney adventure. A 14-mile voyage across all three of Killarney’s lakes with a pony and trap journey through the famous Black Valley and Gap of Dunloe. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure and the ultimate Killarney experience. The journey begins at approximately 10:45 AM at the world-renowned Kate Kearney’s cottage. Here you take a 7-mile jaunt on a pony and trap through the Gap of Dunloe where you can view a spectacular glaciated valley. Your pony and trap ride ends at Lord Brandon’s Cottage where you can enjoy a light snack (not included in price). After lunch, get into a traditional open boat for an approximately 2-hour tour of the three lakes of Killarney. Pass by Innisfallen Island, Bricin Bridge, Colleen Bawn Rock, Torc Mountain, Old Weir Bridge, the meetings of the waters, and more, ending at the 15th-century Ross Castle. The tour is the perfect way to see the rich and varied vegetation and scenery Killarney has to offer. Approximate finish time is 3:30 PM.

Includes

Boat tour
Pony and trap
Transfer from Kate Kearney's cottage
Skip-the-line

Lunch

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Ross Castle on the Ross road off N71. This is a 5 minute drive from Killarney town centre. Your guide will meet with you at the timber foot bridge in front of Ross Castle at 10:20 AM.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

The tour will run if the weather is not windy or stormy. If you're around Killarney for a few days, you can move the tour to the next available day if needed
The tour can be done in reverse on request, and subject to availability
Rain wear, warm clothing, and comfortable shoes are recommended
There is a short walk from the boat to the pony and trap; there's also a brief walk during the pony and trap ride
Pre-booking is essential
The tour lasts from 10:30-15:30/16:00

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 61 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5

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The Gap of Dunloe was the highlight of my week. It was so enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular and our guides were more than helpful, both in the jaunting car and on the boat tour. We were blessed with the weather as the sun shone all day long. I would highly recommend this trip, well worth it and a fantastic experience to see Kerry at its best. Louise

August 11, 2021

Not to be missed!

This was one of the highlights of our trip! Such beautiful scenery, friendly staff, and our group was relatively small (8), which was nice! It was relaxing to just sit back & enjoy our surroundings - a nice departure from the hectic travel schedule we'd been keeping prior to. Would definitely return / recommend.

July 1, 2019

A recommended tour!

A well organized tour with friendly, punctual staff. At the agreed time, we were picked up at Ross Castle and taken to Kate Kearney's cottage by bus. It said: Change to the pony carriage that took us through the Gap of Dunloe, into the Black Valley to Lord Brandon's Cottage. We ran a short distance twice to relieve the pressure on the steeper parts of the horse. But this is voluntary; If you can't / don't want to walk the path, you can stay seated in the carriage. The subsequent boat trip over 2 rivers and 3 lakes was perfect: we received extensive information from our boat guide and were also lucky enough to see a pair of eagles circling. All in all, a highly recommended tour for those who love nature and who are also weatherproof; Both the carriage and the boat are "open air".

June 20, 2019

Gap of Dunloe: Guided Boat, Jaunting Car, and Bus Tour

Gap of Dunloe: Guided Boat, Jaunting Car, and Bus Tour

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