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Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour: A Historical Journey Through Ireland's Scenic Landscapes
4.7
84 Ratings
Killarney
Embark on a historical journey through Ireland’s scenic landscapes with the Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour. Experience glaciated valleys, rural beauty, and serene lakes.
Embark on a historical journey through Ireland’s scenic landscapes with the Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour. Experience glaciated valleys, rural beauty, and serene lakes.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ross Castle - This is the start and finish point for your Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour
- Innisfallen Island - Drift pass this 6th century monastic site on Lough Lein while on route to the Gap of Dunloe on your guided boat tour
- Lough Leane - Cruise the Lakes of Killarney with your guided boat tour to the Gap of Dunloe
- Black Valley -…
- Ross Castle - This is the start and finish point for your Gap of Dunloe Adventure Tour
- Innisfallen Island - Drift pass this 6th century monastic site on Lough Lein while on route to the Gap of Dunloe on your guided boat tour
- Lough Leane - Cruise the Lakes of Killarney with your guided boat tour to the Gap of Dunloe
- Black Valley - Take in this untouched landscape at the Black Valley while Jaunting along with your guide on a horse drawn Jaunting Car
- Gap of Dunloe - Jaunt along through the Gap of Dunloe in your guided Jaunting Car
- Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours - Jaunt through the Gap of Dunloe & Black Valley with us in your guide Jaunting Car Tour.
- Old Weir Bridge - Pass under the Old Weir Bridge on the boat tour to the Gap of Dunloe
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey steeped in history with our renowned Gap of Dunloe Tour, established since the 1800’s.
Link up with your tour guide at the Ross Castle’s Wooden Bridge. From there, we provide free transportation to the Gap of Dunloe, signaling the start of your adventure at the base of Ireland’s tallest mountain range. Subsequently, you will board a…
Embark on a journey steeped in history with our renowned Gap of Dunloe Tour, established since the 1800’s.
Link up with your tour guide at the Ross Castle’s Wooden Bridge. From there, we provide free transportation to the Gap of Dunloe, signaling the start of your adventure at the base of Ireland’s tallest mountain range. Subsequently, you will board a classic Pony and Trap Cart for a seven-mile excursion to witness the splendor of the Gap of Dunloe, showcasing breathtaking glaciated valleys and spectacular views. Also, take in the charm of rural Ireland as you navigate through the pristine beauty and solitude of the Black Valley.
Pause at Lord Brandon’s Cottage for a meal, where you have the option to grab a light bite to eat (not included), before setting off on a fourteen-mile journey across all three lakes of Killarney in a traditional Open Top Boat.
Lean back, find relaxation, and take in the splendor and tranquility of the Killarney National Park from the water vantage point as you are led through the Lakes of Killarney.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Ross Castle
Ross Road
Company rep from Tangney's of Killarney will meet with you at 10.10am at the wooden foot bridge in front of Ross Castle.
There is free car parking at Ross Castle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(84 Ratings)
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S1772
Aug 11, 2024
Outstanding Pony & Trap Tour of the Gap of Dunloe! - Outstanding! Our tour guide and his horse were so nice and friendly. The Gap of Dunloe has scenery that reminds you of a wonderful painting. It's just beautiful. Seeing it quiet and calm with a horse made it so special. I highly recommend this experience.
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Brett
Jul 28, 2024
Family trip to Gap of Dunloe - Took my wife and 2 kids (17 and 24 yrs old). We took the boat ride from Killarney at Ross Castle and picked up the horses half way at Lord Brandon’s cottage. It was a beautiful day. Cathal was our guide on the boat. He was great, very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Was the most beautiful ride through the lakes and the mountains. One of the most beautiful sceneries. Patrick picked us up at the cottage and we did the horse buggy ride down. My wife recently fractured her foot and they were so attentive to make sure she was okay and comfortable. Amazing scenery, some of the most beautiful sights. Would highly recommend this to any one of any age!!
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Annie_b
May 18, 2024
Must Do on Your trip to Ireland - Amazing! One of the best tour we have ever experienced, well organized.
We loved every minute of it!
Book it you wont regret it, all excellent guides!
Pictures does not do justice!!
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Leslie_u
May 18, 2024
History and beauty - Guides were excellent. We learned a lot about the history of the area as we enjoyed the spectacular views.
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Cynthia_m
Sep 15, 2023
Killarney Gap of Dunloe - The boat ride through the lakes of Killarney was amazing! It was so beautiful and the water was so calm, looked like glass. The gap of Dunloe was beautiful. Loved our tour
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John_w
Aug 21, 2023
Wonderful! - The highlight of our trip! Do not miss this opportunity! To see the Gap and Black Valley by boat and horse was a once in a lifetime event. Our pictures are tremendous!
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Valeriebp3870kq
Aug 7, 2023
Great Day at the Gap of Dunloe - The Gap of Dunloe Adventure Day Tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. It was a wonderful way to see the Lakes of Killarney, the Black Valley and the beautiful mountains. Our tour started at the wooden bridge near Ross Castle where we met a tour representative. The bridge is located next to a parking lot with ample free parking. The first part of the adventure was a boat trip through one of the lakes of Killarney. The boatman was knowledgeable and humorous. At the end of that lake we met another tour representative who directed us on a brief hike to meet the boat for the next part of the tour. It was nice to have the opportunity to stretch our legs and see another part of Killarney National Park. After another scenic boat ride we had a lunch break at Lord Brandon's cottage, We enjoyed our sandwiches and sodas= cash only. A tour representative directed us to our pony and trap jaunting cart. It was a fun and unique experience with beautiful views the whole way. A tour representative met us at Kate Kearney;s cottage and drove us back to Ross Castle in a mini van.
I was very pleased with the customer service provided by Tangney Tours/ Killarney Jaunting Cars. The tour was seamless. There was always a tour representative near when you needed to be directed to the next step of the tour. I chose this tour because it was all inclusive and the tour brought you back to where your car was parked. Highly recommend this tour and the company.
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Arielwaihar_t
Aug 5, 2023
Beautiful place. But the rain was torturous - The daunting car ride was great. Great way to see the valley. We are lucky to be sharing the ride with a nice german couple. It will be good to enable us to just book a car to ourselves. It will be extremely uncomfortable sharing it with nasty strangers….. especially if they are much bigger then us….
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R828weda
Jul 3, 2023
Our FAVORITE! - Everyone in our group of 5 (3 adults, 2 kids) agreed that this was the BEST activity we did in our entire 10 day trip to Ireland. It really is an adventure! However, we started out on a sunny day, and naively did not bring our raincoats. Of course, when we were out on the water in the boat it started raining ... a lot!... and we got pretty soaked, which was the only negative part. (Read: Bring a raincoat no matter what your weather app says!). But in many ways the rain added to the fun and adventure of it all! At one point the water was too low for the boat to get through, so we had to get out and walk a little bit down river, which we enjoyed, as it was a nice little hike. We then stopped at Lord Brandon's Cottage, and we were very glad to have listened to the Trip Advisor reviews that told us to BRING CASH, as they cannot get wifi in that location to take cards. We all got the soup with soda bread, which was truly delicious, especially on a rainy day! My husband got an Irish Coffee as well, which he loved.
From there we took the pony and trap ride through the Gap of Dunloe. We were laughing the whole way in the rain and gasping at the gorgeous views. Even in the rain, it was spectacularly beautiful. The pony went fast and the ride was bumpy, which made it feel like a roller coaster of sorts as we went up and down the hills, which my kids LOVED. It was much more dynamic than a regular horse and carriage ride. All the guides were great and gave us lots of interesting information and history throughout. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - just bring a raincoat!
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Danielle_c
Jun 9, 2023
The best tour I have ever taken ! - This tour was so well organized from start to finish. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular and getting to know local guides made our day. We had ages 14-72 in our 7 person family and we all loved it! Our guides Patrick and his horse Dolly were the BEST!!!!
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