Gap of Dunloe Tour: Explore Killarney National Park by Boat and Bus

Embark on the Gap of Dunloe Tour and explore the stunning Killarney National Park by boat and bus. Discover the iconic sights of the Gap of Dunloe, Old Weir Bridge, and Ross Castle on this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kate Kearney’s Cottage - The bus which departs from the Old Weir Lodge will bring passengers to the world famous ‘Kate Kearney’s Cottage’. Here, passengers will make contact with the Horse and Carriage drivers. Note: Payment for the Horse and Carriage section of the tour is made to the drivers themselves and due to the mountainous nature of the…
What's Included
  • Bus Transport
  • Parking
  • Boat Transport
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Horse and Carriage transport payable on the day in cash
Additional Information

The Gap of Dunloe full-day excursion offers a comprehensive exploration of Killarney’s National Park. Participants will witness attractions such as the Gap of Dunloe, the Old Weir Bridge, and Ross Castle. The excursion consists of 3 main segments:

  1. Bus conveyance from our base at Old Weir Lodge on Muckross Road, Killarney, to Kate Kearney’s Cottage -…
Location
Old Weir Lodge
Muckross Road
The Old Weir Lodge is 1 Kilometer from the centre of Killarney town. We offer free parking, Tea/Coffee is also available for purchase here prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenny
Dec 26, 2024
Best thing we did in Ireland! - This was the highlight of our trip!! The team took amazing care of us. Rory, our boat guide, was so kind and informative. We loved every minute of our tour and learned so much about the terrain and history of the area. We had hot chocolate and snacks at Lord Brandon’s Cottage and then embarked on the 11km hike. We have 3 boys, ages 11, 8 and 6 and they ALL enjoyed the hike! The views were so stunning that they didn’t ever complain about being tired. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat!
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Dawn_b
Sep 12, 2024
Terrific day! - This was a fabulous day. I loved the boat trip through the lakes and the jaunty cart ride through the Gap of Dunloe. Both were spectacular. My boat guide and my jaunty cart driver were so nice, informative and personable. It was a memorable day!
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Stevezeinner
Sep 3, 2024
Loved the gap of Dunloe tour followed by the boat ride to the Ross Castle. - Loved this adventure to gap of Dunloe it was the best part of our trip to Ireland. The boat ride was also so amazing. The staff were all so kind and professional. Would highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting. The only advice would be that the boat driver we had while so so kind, did speak a lot and when doing so would stop the boat so guests could hear him. However in doing this so often we went from being one of the first boats to depart to being the last boat to arrive at the castle. As a result we had little time to visit the castle as our bus driver was waiting for us to board.
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Jill_m
Aug 18, 2024
Great trip! Highly recommend - It was a must do trip. Boat guide, David, was informative and funny. Buggy ride was fun but wouldn't recommend for anyone with back problems
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Ronald_l
Aug 11, 2024
Perfect day on the water - A spectacular day! Beautiful scenery and background on what we were seeing made this a great tour. Highly recommend!
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Satoshinakamotor
Jul 29, 2024
Fantastic trip - Fantastic trip! Very knowledgeable guide (Rory) and Ted the dog is the best! Would book again. Stunning beauty. Sublime Day.
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S5400qujillc
Jun 29, 2024
Stunning walk to Gap of Dunloe - We walked through the rain and even in the rain the views were outstanding. We are moderately fit and it took us a little longer then 2 and a quarter hours. We didn't stop, other than pausing for photos: we took loads. After refreshments, boat left at 2 and took 1.5 hours. Driver gave good information and explanations. Was courteous throughout. Due to low water level we had to disembark and walk for 50 meters to embark again around old weir bridge. In the rain this is less fun but still, the views are great. Managed to see the eagle. A few gripes answered: If you go to bookings office, you can get a map but driver gives clear instructions of visuals along the route: always choose left, remember that! Iykyk. You dont need to be picked up from old weir lodge at 10, the coach leaves from bookings office at 10:30. Wish I had known. Ŵhen we got on the coach at 10, we got explanation of 20 minute wait. Excellent trip, can wholeheartedly recommend.
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642betsyw
May 29, 2024
Great Experience - This was a wonderful tour of the gap and the lakes. The check-in process was easy, the driver was courteous. The hike is challenging but the vistas are well-worth seeing. The captain of the small boat was knowledgeable and so agreeable. Highly recommend this experience!
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Retired1955
May 30, 2024
Disappointing Day - We were told to be at pickup at 10:00. Left on time, however went to another pick up and had to wait 20 minutes to get going on the tour. We were a party of 3, so none of the drivers wanted to take us without us paying for 4 people. We got to the cottage, it was outdoors. Very cold, windy and rainy. Had to wait 1 1/2 hours for the boat to take us across the lake. Not much commentary from both the pony driver and the boat person.
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693ericd
Jul 19, 2024
Not recommended organization!! Blessed boat trip but then.... A race against time! - After a very nice boat trip, even though it rained, we did not take the time to eat or drink in the (at sight) nice dining tent. The people were enjoying a sandwich and a drink. Rightly so because it was noon. For us, time was ticking, we only had 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the 11 km , to catch the bus on time.... NOT FUN!!! No time to picnic on the way to the summit, let alone take beautiful pictures. The goal was to arrive on time or the bus was GONE!!! That's what was made clear to us at the beginning of the trip... ENJOY AWAY, AWAY ATMOSPHERE, AWAY FUN DAY... WELCOME STRESS TO CATCH THE BUS AT AN INHUMAN PACE!!!
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