• Gap of Dunloe - Interested in a walking, rambling, or hiking tour combined with an amazing boat ride through the Lakes of Killarney amidst breathtaking scenery? A Deros tour to the Gap of Dunloe is the perfect choice (from Irish: Dún Lóich, meaning “Lóich’s stronghold”, also known as Bearna an Choimín meaning “gap of the common-land”). This narrow mountain pass, just under seven miles long, lies between Macgillycuddy’s Reeks (west) and Purple Mountain (east), and the hike takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Daily tours to this stunning landscape depart from our office in the center of Killarney at 10:30 am.
• Kate Kearney’s Cottage - Situated at the entrance to the renowned Gap of Dunloe is Kate Kearney’s Cottage, a charming 150-year-old family-run establishment.

The Cottage now serves as a restaurant and a traditional pub.

Locally known as Kate’s, it is the starting point for the walk or horse carriage rides through the Gap of Dunloe.

• Gearhameen - Located at the ‘end’ of the gap, if you walk from the Kate Kearney side, Lord Brandon’s Cottage is a welcoming sight for those who have completed the first leg of the walk.

Once a grand hunting lodge, the cottage has a story of love and betrayal tied to it, which you’ll soon discover.

Lord Brandon’s Cottage, a 19th-century hunting lodge, is surrounded by lush, green water meadows.

There’s now a café at Lord Brandon’s Cottage, where you can stop for a coffee or a small snack. They only accept cash, so be sure to visit an ATM if you plan on stopping by.

During the summer months, there is ample space to enjoy a picnic and relax before the boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney.

The boatman will meet you at the Cottage and show you the boats waiting to take you through the famous Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle.

• Lakes of Killarney - The three Lakes of Killarney occupy a broad valley stretching south between the surrounding mountains and are all within the National Park.
  Lough Leane (Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (Middle Lake), and the Upper Lake are interconnected across a quarter of the National Park’s 25,000 acres.
  The boat trip offers stunning and picturesque views over the MacGillcuddy’s Reeks mountain range.
  At the tip of the Muckross Peninsula is the quaint Brickeen Bridge, and further on, Dinis Island with its sub-tropical vegetation and views of the ‘Meeting of the Waters’. A narrow strait called the Long Range leads to the island-studded Upper Lake.
  The Middle Lake or Muckross Lake is well-stocked with spring salmon.
  Lough Leane is the largest of the three lakes. The River Laune flows from the lake into Dingle Bay to the northwest.
  Innisfallen is an island in Lough Leane and is home to the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey, one of the most impressive archaeological remains from the early Christian period.
• Ross Castle - Ross Castle is a 15th-century tower house and keep on the edge of Lough Leane, in Killarney National Park. It is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of the Clan O’Donoghue, later associated with the Brownes of Killarney.
  In the early 16th century, the English Crown granted the substantial sum of 10 Pounds Sterling for every fortification or tower house erected by their subjects. Accordingly, in 1533, Richard Nugent, the 12th Baron of Delvin, commenced the construction of a stronghold, which became known as the Castle of Ross.
  Ross Castle was built in the late 15th century by the local ruling clan, the O’Donoghues Mór (Ross), though ownership changed hands during the Second Desmond Rebellion of the 1580s to the MacCarthy Mór. … The Irish had a prophecy that Ross could never be taken until a warship could swim on the lake, an unbelievable prospect.
  The castle is a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the Middle Ages.

• Unique Bus and Boat trip combo
• Professional driver/guide included
• Complimentary car park at Ross Castle with 24-hour notice
• Convenient transport to and from Kate Kearney’s Cottage

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Jaunting Cart Ride ( EUR 35.00 pp cash only) 4 pax per Carriage can also be hired privately

Exceptional and premier excursion to Killarney National Park.

Considering a walk, stroll or trek tour? The Gap of Dunloe is the perfect choice, spanning 7 miles (11 kilometers) and taking roughly 2 hrs 30 minutes.

For those who prefer not to walk or trek, a traditional Irish Jaunting Carriage (horse and carriage) is available as an alternative to travel through the Gap of Dunloe. Additional charges are E 35 per person for the Horse Carriages, payable directly.

Boats will be available to guide visitors through the spectacular three Lakes of Killarney, ending at Ross Castle.

An outstanding exploration tour.

• Jaunting Carriages are paid directly at Kate Kearneys Cottage at a cost of E 35 pp (cash only).There are 4 passengers in each carriage
• Carriages may be hired privately and the total cost would be E 140 per carriage.There is no pre booking for carriages as the booking may be made on arrival at Kate Kearneys Cottage.
• There is not enough time to visit Ross Castle before returning to Killarney but visitors may stay at Ross Castle and enjoy a lesisurely walk to Killarney through the National Park (30 to 40 minutes).
• Tours of the Castle takes 1 hour.Pre booking is advisable and can be done by phoning 353 64 6635851 or visit rosscastle@opw.ie
• There is free car parking at Ross Castle where the tour terminates and we can certainly collect customers at Ross Castle at 10am but prior notice has to be given by telephoning 00353 64 6631251 the previous evening.
• Pease advise at the time of booking if you are walking or wish to hire the Horse Carriages at E 35 per person-4 pax per carriage.
• If the tour operates despite bad weather, cancellations are permitted until 10:00 AM on the day of the tour. No refunds will be given once this deadline has passed or the tour has begun.

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