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Gap of Dunloe & Killarney Lakes: Full-Day Walk & Boat Tour★ 4.63 (293) · 5h 30m
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Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney★ 4.55 (42) · 6h
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Killarney: Lakes Boat Tour & Gap of Dunloe Jaunting Cart★ 4.68 (120) · 5h
Gap of Dunloe Tour: Boat & Bus through Killarney National ParkA guided day tour of Killarney National Park that moves through the landscape in three stages: bus to the Gap of Dunloe, carriage or walk through the glacial valley, then a boat through the lakes and rivers with a local guide. Bus transport and parking are included; the carriage ride through the Gap is paid separately in cash on the day. Boats depart at 2pm daily, and the full tour runs five to six hours depending on water levels and weather.Is it for me?Choose the carriage if you want to rest your legs and move faster through the valley; choose to walk if you prefer to set your own pace and save the carriage cost. Either way, the boat tour and the timing are the same, so the day holds together without you planning the connections.
Gap of Dunloe & Lakes tour from Killarney: Walk or cartThe Gap of Dunloe tour from Killarney combines a 7-mile walk (or optional jaunting cart ride) through the mountain pass with a boat journey across the Lakes of Killarney, ending at Ross Castle. The day starts with a bus pickup in Killarney town or from your accommodation, includes a live English-speaking guide, and takes around 6 hours total. You can walk the Gap, hire a cart to ride it, or reverse the route by starting at Ross Castle and walking back.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk the Gap of Dunloe at your own pace with a guide managing the route and transport — the bus and boat bookends mean you don't arrange the logistics between each leg. If the walk is too long, the jaunting cart option lets you ride the same mountain pass instead.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Gap of Dunloe & Killarney Lakes: Full-Day Walk & Boat Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.63 out of 5 across 293 reviews.
