Innisfallen Island: A Hidden Gem in Killarney with Ancient Monastery and Beautiful Fauna
4.9
34 Ratings
Killarney

Discover the hidden gem of Innisfallen Island in Killarney. Explore the ancient monastery, admire the beautiful flora and fauna, and uncover the ruins of a 12th-century priory. Limited access, book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Innisfallen Island - Innisfallen Island is 1.5 km from Ross Castle, a monastery was founded here in 640 AD making it older than the monastery on Skellig Michael! Ruins of a 12th century Augustinian Priory & Romanesque Church are still on the Island today.
    Our tours leave daily on our traditional red boats at Reen Pier (near Ross Castle) from…
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What's Included
  • Scenic boat trip to Innisfallen Island
Additional Information

Innisfallen Island, tucked away in Killarney, is a truly exquisite site to behold. The monastery established on Innisfallen in the 7th century is older than the one found on Skellig Michael. Innisfallen provides an enchanting experience with its stunning flora and fauna. You may even be lucky enough to spot some of the Sika deer inhabiting the island….

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Location
Visit Innisfallen Island
We are the red and black boats. Follow the signs to Reen Pier Boat Trips. Reen Pier is a 2 minute walk from Ross Castle. You will see two red boathouses when you arrive at the pier.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Compass625633
Oct 31, 2024
Superb excursion - Our guide was perfect, on time and took the time to give us information during the boat crossing then on the island. We stayed 1 hour on the island before the guide picked us up. It was a great time of calm and tranquility, crossing deer, visiting the ruins and different landscapes on the island. To do as a couple or family, I highly recommend.
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Jpaddo2
Oct 18, 2024
Magical Island - This was one of our highlights on our recent Ireland trip. We were dropped off on the island and left for about an hour to explore at our leisure. The Abby was great to walk around with deer that would walk right up to us. We explored the entire island in the hour we were there before the boat returned to pick us up. It was amazing being the only two people on the island, just left to explore. The boat captain asked if we got to see everything we wanted when he came to pick us up. He asked if we had a chance to see the carvings in the old library and then offered to go show us. We then got another 15 min tour of the ruins with a knowledgeable local. The entire ride back to Ross castle, he gave us more recommendations for things to see in the National park. Needless to say, his recommendations filled our next two days and made this an unforgettable trip!
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Teegarooney
Oct 8, 2024
Worth the visit - If you love exploring and learning about ancient ruins, this will be something you enjoy. This is a self-paced activity, there is no official tour guide. The boat driver will share some information, but that's it. There is also a forest area beyond the ruins that is pretty. Word of warning, be mindful of where you walk so you can go back out the same way! I got lost and eventually had to pull out Google Maps to see where I was in relation to the ruins, lol.
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Rachel_s
Sep 20, 2024
Magical! - This is a really magical place. We enjoyed the boat ride over, and the ruins are amazing. So special! Highly recommended.
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Maree_r
Sep 12, 2024
Highly recommend - Loved the traditional boat ride and having a small group. There were just three of us on the island. Amazing. Our skipper made the trip fun and informative.
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Donald_f
Sep 5, 2024
a lovely couple hours - excellent ruins. pleasant boat ride to island with informative guide/boat operator. nature and ruins all in one.
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Andien
Sep 1, 2024
Fantastic trip to a very peaceful island - This was a fantastic trip. We had the boat and island to ourselves. The guide was informative and passed on lots of information. We had an hour on the island which enabled us to walk around and explore the ruins. The island is incredibly peaceful and a wonderful place to visit.
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Charla_c
Jul 20, 2024
Innisfallen Island: Secluded, Beautiful, Hidden Gem in KNP - Beautiful, historical island filled w/ monastary ruins & lush flora & fauna. Walking through the quiet, peaceful, & visually stunning landscape along the lake shoreline is good for the soul & mind. Our boat captain was friendly & informative (Dermot) & got us there & back safely & comfortably.
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Calla_s
Jun 16, 2024
Worth the boat trip - We went on a less than ideal day as it was very windy, rainy, and fairly cold. However the guide was very friendly and accommodating. He also offered to stay on the island rather than leaving and coming back in case we wanted to head back early due to the weather.
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James_d
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful place but lacked information on history. - There is no information to understand what you are seeing. Boat operator seem irritated to do trip. Beautiful place, no information to give you context to what you see.
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