The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney
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Overview
Amazing and best tour to visit the Killarney National Park. Considering a walking, rambling or hiking tour? Look no further as The Gap of Dunloe is 7 miles (11 kilometers) and takes approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes. If visitors are not up for walking or hiking then there is an alternative of the traditional Irish Jaunting Carriage (horse and carriage) to take visitors through the Gap of Dunloe. The extra cost is E 35 per person for the Horse Carriages and payable directly . Boats will be waiting to escort the visitors through the magnificent three Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle. An amazing adventure tour.
What's Included
Bus and Boat trip only
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 [email protected]
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.
This tour is self-guided and does not include a tour guide. Your driver will escort the group to the tour starting point and return in the afternoon to collect the group."
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4.6
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