Lakes of Killarney and Gap of Dunloe: An Unforgettable Bus, Boat, & Jaunting Cart Experience

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Lakes of Killarney and the mesmerizing Gap of Dunloe with our Bus, Boat, and Jaunting Cart Tour. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Gap of Dunloe - Discover the beautiful Lakes of Killarney and the breath-taking Gap of Dunloe with our Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour.
The tour includes full bus transfers (in the morning and return in the afternoon) and a boat journey through the three Lakes of Killarney (approximately 90 minutes in length).
Please note the Jaunting cart price is…

What's Included

Air-conditioned tour vehicles

What's Not Included

The price of the Jaunting Cart is not included. The cost is €35 pp, max 4 people paid in cash.

Additional Information

Unearth the stunning landscapes of Killarney’s Lakes and the awe-inspiring Gap of Dunloe with our comprehensive Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart outing.
The package includes entire bus transfers (departing in the AM and reboarding in the PM) and a scenic sail through Killarney’s trio of lakes, which spans approximately 90 minutes.
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Location

O'Connors Traditional Pub

High Street

Next door to QUILLS shop

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Joannecd6124kb

Nov 3, 2024

A little slice of heaven - The morning was pouring rain so we were a bit nervous about the 1.5 hour boat ride but by the time the tour started, the rain had stopped and there were rainbows everywhere. The water level was high from all of the recent rain so we only traversed 2 of the 3 lakes. Arrived at the landing for a cup of tea before climbing into the jaunting car. The horse's name was Bob. The scenery was spectacular. A warm fire and good food at Kate Kearney's cottage was a lovely end of the tour before the bus driver drove me back to the B&B where I was staying. A lovely day all around.

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210naitiks

Nov 3, 2024

Memorable day! - Had a great time with this tour. The mountain views were surreal. The atmosphere at Lord Brandon's Cottage was incredible. And the boat ride through the lakes was enjoyable with very beautiful sights of the mountains.

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Janna4003vr

Oct 8, 2024

It Just Doesn't Get Any Better Than This - Call it the luck of the Irish, but when Mike and Crazy Tom the Horse offered to take three of my girlfriends and me through the Gap of Dunloe in his jaunting cart, I knew we were in for a great experience. It was better than I could have imagined! Mike entertained us the entire way with stories, tales, insights and observations about the Gap and the area. Our conversation started when I asked how long he'd been doing this. "My first day...my first day on the job. 007 license to kill." I knew then we were in for a treat and I was right. Mike stopped at several prime spots along the way -- including one that offered a beautiful echo -- to allow us to take photos and took several for us, as well as getting in on a few himself. Mike's frequent "Come on, Toooom" and "Come up, come ouuuut" sprinkled throughout our conversation only added to the absolute "Irishness" of the journey. We learned a little about Tom (he likes Guinness, Mike says), who is 7 and will pull the cart until he is about 18, at which time he'll "retire" to giving children rides in a park in a nearby town. Mike also pointed out trail hikes accessible along the Gap path, including one leading to MacGillyCuddy's Reeks and Ireland's tallest mountain. Next time...next time! I'm not sure how the experience could have been any better. Thank you, Mike, for a memorable, entertaining journey through the Gap.

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Stephen_w

Sep 12, 2024

30 year return - We did the gap of dunloe 30 yr ago on horse back on our wedding anniversary, returned 30 yr later did it again in a jaunting cart, on our 30th anniversary, thoroughly enjoyed it would recommend to all. Regards Stephen sarah wilson nottinghamshire england 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Funtimes72703

Sep 1, 2024

Best scenery in Ireland! Don't miss this tour! - We toured the Gap of Dunloe 20+ years ago and took this tour again in August 2024. It's one of the best things to do in Ireland. We recommended to our neighbors, and they did it as well while visiting Ireland (around the same time) & were so happy they did. The scenery is stunning. The jaunting cart was fabulous, and I would recommend you pay the extra to have a private ride (2 people).

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Pierre

Aug 17, 2024

Must-Do tour in Gap of Dunloe - Beautiful and amazing tour on the lakes and in the gap of Dunloe. Stunning views during the boat trip and jaunting horse trip, nice guides and overall a fun and great experience!

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Elizabeth_k

Jul 29, 2024

An Irish Adventure 🍀 - Loved it. Timothy & Paul were great guides. It was definitely an adventure to remember. 😍 The best of Ireland. 🇮🇪

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Robert_c

Jul 24, 2024

Fantastic experience - The boat trip across the lakes and the Jaunting cart ride through the Gap of Dunloe was a fantastic experience. fortunately the weather was kind as I doubt it would be very good were it raining. The boatman was very informative and the cart driver equally so and very funny

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Kmwmanner2018

Jul 17, 2024

Great way to explore Killarney Lakes and Gap of Dunloe! - This was a great way to see the Lakes of Killarney, the Ross Castle and the Gap of Dunloe. Although it was a “tour” and a little more touristy than what we normally like to do, it was a small group and more authentic of a trip. There were only 8 people on the bus and boat with us and we were by ourselves (3) on the jaunting cart.

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Compass728321

Aug 22, 2024

Beautiful landscape. Ask about a weigh limit! - The scenery was the very best. We totally fell in love with the area. My travel buddy and I approached the haunting carts with the rest of the group but we were ignored for 20 mins +. I asked about renting a cart and were told in a little bit. I told them that we had the boat to catch and the jaunting driver told me not to worry they won’t leave us. Then a driver told us that we weee “big people” to be riding the carts and we could ride if we paid the price of 4 people instead of 2 people. Two driver got into a screaming match. Finally the ride started with 4 people??? Near the end it began to rain(not unexpected)the driver pulled a tarp over our laps covered in horse manure. Guess what ended up on our clothing.

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