The Gap of Dunloe - Day Trip (One Way Only)
Description
Beautiful guided tour through the 3 Lakes of Killarney. Guests will enjoy 90 minutes of the best of Killarney's scenery. Boat departs from Ross Castle on Killarneys lower lake and brings guests on a meandering tour through Lakes, rivers and bridges to the upper lake. Your captain will regale you with stories and history and apply Irish wit at times to ensure you leave with a mind of information but also a smile on your face. This tour allows guests see Ross Castle, Brickeen Bridge, Dinis Cottage, the Meeting of the Waters, The Old Weir Bridge and Lord Brandon's Cottage. While navigating the Lakes and rivers, it is also likely you will encounter Red and Sike Deer as well as our famous White Tailed Sea Eagles. This really is a see it all tour and is highly recommended. Once guests are dropped to Lord Brandon's Cottage they can walk, cycle or enjoy a daunting car ride through the world famous Gap of Dunloe.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point of the 3 Lakes of Killarney.
Double arch stone bridge.
Beautiful old hunting lodge on the edge of the Muckross Lake.
A beautiful arched bridge connecting Lough Leane and the Muckross Lake which guests pass under as part of the tour.
A fully restored 15th Century castle on the shores of Lough Leane. Guests will have an opportunity to get great photos of the castle from the lake as the tour commences.
This is the final stop on our tour. Guests will depart and can stop here for light refreshments before continuing their journey through the Gap of Dunloe.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Ross Castle Boat Tours provided an excellent service to us over the years. Their replies were always prompt, the reservations are easy to organise, and the payment process was simple and efficient. The team were highly professional throughout, which makes the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. They boat trip is one of the highlights of our week long South West Ireland walking holiday, the boatmen are funny and so entertaining, they really set the passengers at ease. I would gladly recommend them to anyone
Gillian, thanks a million for the wonderful review. We look forward to see you and the team during 2026. Kind regards, Mike and Tony, RCBT.
This is a stunningly beautiful tour of some of the prettiest parts of Ireland. You can rent a bike and bring it along, and ride through a breathtakingly beautiful tour of the Gap of Dunlow. You don’t want to miss this tour!
Hi Darcy, we fully agree that the Gap of Dunloe is a tour not to be missed. Thank you for taking time to give us a great review, we really appreciate it. Mike and Tony, RCBT, 085 1742997.
Everyone agreed this was the best. Mike was a great tour guide and gave us good recs for where to rent bikes. It was a fun adventure even when we got out to meet the boat on the other side of the bridge. Would highly recommend! Defintely pack lots of layers and a raincoat.
Hi guys, thanks for the grest review. The Old Weir Bridge always brings something different to every tour, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again, Mike and Tony, RCBT, 085 1742997.
Thanks Mike for a great morning trip from Ross Castle to start our walk through the gap of Dunloe. 100% recommended (and thanks for the tarps when it rained 🤣)
Thanks so much for the 5 star review and positive commentary. We nearly got there without rain but I was glad we had the tarps too....😂. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your walk. Kind regards, Mike and Tony, RCBT.
Amazing day out. A group of approx 20 went out on the lakes with Mike amd Tony (2 boats) for a 40th birthday yesterday. Mike was our skipper. His knowledge of the lakes is second to none. We had great fun. A day to remember. Would highly recommend.
Hi Katie and thank you for the 5 star review. As a small family run business we really appreciate guests taking time out of their busy schedule to share such positive feedback. Kind regards, Mike and Tony, RCBT.
Mike and Tony were amazing! They ensured we were prepared for everything and kept in contact about changes in the weather and expectations for the trip. It was a beautiful journey with lots of history and information provided along the way!
Happy Saint Patricks Day Audriennem and thank you so much for the brilliant review. Really glad you enjoyed your tour to the Gap of Dunloe and hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Ireland. Kind regards, Mike and Tony, Ross Castle Boat Tours.
This boat trip was excellent, amazing scenery and an interesting history given by the boatman. Will definitely do it again.
Hi Donal, thank you so much for coming back with a review. As a regular customer we look forward to seeing you again this summer. Mike and Tony. Ross Castle Boat Tours.
We had a fab day out with Tony seeing all that the lakes of Killarney has to offer. Tony was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Killarney of the lakes and we had a really enjoyable day out. Highly recommend and great value.
DJ, many thanks for the review and for taking time to share same. Looking forward to seeing you and the family on the Lakes in 2025. Mike and Tony. Ross Castle Boat Tours.
This was a brilliant day trip. Myself and my family began this trip in Ross Castle and ended in Brandon’s Cottage. The views on the way up through the lakes and river were spectacular, we loved going through the river near the top of the lakes. We also spotted an eagle on the way up which was very cool! The boat driver was very kind, knowledgeable and made the journey extremely enjoyable and fun. I would recommend this trip with this company to anyone visiting Killarney and we are going to be sure to make it a tradition every summer!
Hi Aisling, thank you for the brilliant review. The Gap of Dunloe is a wonderful tour and allows guests experience the best of the Killarney National Park and the Lakes of Killarney. It was great to see the white tailed sea eagle in full flight as this is always a nice extra bonus. Delighted to hear you plan on making this an annual event and looking forward to looking after you next year again. Kind regards, Mike and Tony, Ross Castle Boat Tours.
We had a rainy windy boat and hike trip, but it was still beautiful and wonderfully memorable. All of the boatsmen were encouraging cheerful and so accommodating. Next time, I would book it with one of the local sites next time, like O’Connors who coordinate pick up at the end and bring you back to town.ours did not include this and the cab for return charged E50. Highly recommend this , esp if it’s a fair weather day. Jaunty cart fellows were great also
Hi Debra, many thanks for the positive review. It was unfortunate that the weather was poor on the day but I'm glad our crew instilled a sense of fun and excitement. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
