Killarney Day Tour (Full tour)
- Enjoy the beauty of the Gap of Dunloe
- Traverse the famous lakes of Killarney by boat, listening to the commentary of your boatman
- Passing under the Old Weir Bridge and onto the Meeting of the Waters
- The trip down the Long Range River
- Wildlife viewing and the possibility of seeing White-tailed Sea Eagles
The bus leaves from Old Weir Lodge, Muckross Road, Killarney at 10.15am and drops you to Kate Kearney's Cottage at the entrance of the Gap of Dunloe.
From here, pony and traps will be available to rent. Travel by pony and trap or by foot through the famous 'Gap' and down into the Black Valley to Lord Brandon's Cottage, where your boat awaits.
At 2.15pm the boats leave to bring all passengers through the 3 lakes of Killarney and 2 rivers of Killarney National Park. The boat section is often considered to be the highlight of the tour with folklore and legends delivered by the local boatmen, while passing through scenery which hasn’t changed since the last ice age; 10,000 years ago. The boat tour finishes at Ross Castle at roughly 3.30pm.
From Ross Castle you will be taken back to Old Weir Lodge by bus.
Please note: Horse & Carriage operators may charge full rate for children as seating is limited.
The meeting point for the bus is at the Old Weir Lodge, on the main Muckross road.
You can leave your car there for the duration of the tour, and go into the reception where you will get your tickets.
The bus departs from there at 10.15am
Our boats reach Ross Castle at approximately 3.30pm and from here you will be driven back to Old Weir Lodge.
Warm clothes
Waterproof jacket
Bus Transport
Boat Transport
Meals
Horse & Carriage is paid directly to the drivers
Please note: Horse & Carriage operators may charge full rate for children as seating is limited.
Our Cancellation Policy is that we would require 24hrs' notice for free cancellation of your reservation.