Excursion d’une journée au Gap Of Dunloe au départ de Killarney
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Incroyable et meilleur circuit pour visiter le parc national de Killarney. Vous envisagez une promenade, une divagation ou une randonnée? Ne cherchez plus car The Gap of Dunloe est de 11 kilomètres et dure environ 2 heures 30 minutes. Si les visiteurs ne sont pas prêts à marcher ou à faire de la randonnée, il existe une alternative à la traditionnelle calèche irlandaise (cheval et calèche) pour emmener les visiteurs à travers la trouée de Dunloe. Le coût supplémentaire est de 35 E par personne pour les calèches et payable directement. Des bateaux attendront pour escorter les visiteurs à travers les magnifiques trois lacs de Killarney jusqu'au château de Ross. Un tour d'aventure incroyable.
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Envisagez-vous une promenade à pied, une randonnée ou une randonnée accompagnée d'une fantastique promenade en bateau à travers les lacs de Killarney au milieu de paysages spectaculaires ? Ne cherchez pas plus loin qu'une visite de Deros au Gap of Dunloe (de l'irlandais : Dún Lóich, qui signifie « le bastion de Lóich », autrement connu sous le nom de Bearna an Choimín, qui signifie « trou de la terre commune »). The Gap est un col de montagne étroit entre Macgillycuddy's Reeks (ouest) et Purple Mountain (est) d'un peu moins de sept miles de long et votre randonnée dure environ 2 heures et 30 minutes. Des visites quotidiennes de ce magnifique paysage partent de notre bureau au centre de Killarney tous les jours à 10h30.
Niché à l'entrée du célèbre Gap of Dunloe se trouve le Kate Kearney's Cottage, un établissement familial vieux de 150 ans. Le Cottage est maintenant un restaurant et un pub traditionnel typique. Kate's, comme on le sait localement, est le point de départ de la promenade ou des calèches pour traverser le Gap of Dunloe.
Situé au « bout » de l'écart, si vous marchez du côté de Kate Kearny, Lord Brandon's Cottage est un site d'accueil pour ceux qui ont conquis la première étape de la promenade. Autrefois un grand pavillon de chasse, le chalet a une histoire d'amour et de trahison, que vous découvrirez sous peu. Lord Brandon's Cottage, un pavillon de chasse du XIXe siècle entouré de prairies verdoyantes et luxuriantes. Il y a maintenant un café au Lord Brandon's Cottage, où vous pouvez prendre un café ou une petite collation. Ils ne prennent que de l'argent liquide, alors assurez-vous de vous rendre à un guichet automatique si vous prévoyez de visiter. Pendant les mois d'été, il y a beaucoup d'espace pour pique-niquer et se détendre avant le voyage en bateau à travers les lacs de Killarney. Le batelier vous attendra au Cottage et vous montrera les bateaux qui vous attendront pour vous emmener à travers les célèbres lacs de Killarney jusqu'au château de Ross.
Les 3 lacs de Killarney occupent une large vallée s'étendant vers le sud entre les montagnes qui les entourent et sont tous dans le parc national Lough Leane (Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (Middle Lake) et Upper Lake sont reliés entre eux sur un quart des 25 000 acres du parc national L'excursion en bateau offre une vue imprenable et pittoresque sur la chaîne de montagnes MacGillcuddy's Reeks À la pointe de la péninsule de Muckross se trouve le pittoresque pont de Brickeen et l'île de Dinis plus loin avec sa végétation subtropicale et ses vues sur la « rencontre des eaux ». Une ligne droite étroite appelée Long Range mène au lac supérieur parsemé d'îles Le lac Middle ou lac Muckross détient un excellent stock de saumon de printemps. Le Lough Leane est le plus grand des 3 lacs. La rivière Laune coule du lac dans la baie de Dingle au nord-ouest. Innisfallen est une île du Lough Leane et abrite les ruines de l'abbaye d'Innisfallen, l'un des vestiges archéologiques les plus impressionnants datant du début de la période chrétienne.
Le château de Ross est une maison-tour du XVe siècle et un donjon au bord du Lough Leane, dans le parc national de Killarney. C'est la demeure ancestrale des chefs du clan O'Donoghue, plus tard associé aux Brownes de Killarney. Au début du XVIe siècle, la Couronne anglaise a accordé la somme considérable de 10 livres sterling pour chaque fortification ou maison-tour érigée par leurs sujets. En conséquence, en 1533, Richard Nugent, le 12e baron de Delvin a commencé la construction d'une forteresse, qui devait devenir connue sous le nom de château de Ross. Le château de Ross a été construit à la fin du XVe siècle par le clan au pouvoir local, les O'Donoghues Mór (Ross), bien que la propriété ait changé de mains lors de la deuxième rébellion de Desmond des années 1580 au profit des MacCarthy Mór. ... Les Irlandais avaient une prophétie selon laquelle Ross ne pourrait jamais être capturé tant qu'un navire de guerre ne pourrait pas nager sur le lac, une perspective incroyable. Le château est un exemple typique de la forteresse d'un chef irlandais au Moyen Âge.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Veuillez vous enregistrer au bureau de Deros Tours (22 Main Street) avant 10h00, car notre autocar part rapidement à 10h15. En raison des travaux de construction en cours sur Main Street, veuillez prévoir du temps supplémentaire pour le stationnement afin de vous assurer d'arriver à l'heure prévue.
- Les calèches peuvent être louées à titre privé et le coût total serait de 140 E par calèche.Il n'y a pas de pré-réservation pour les calèches car la réservation peut être effectuée à l'arrivée au cottage Kate Kearneys.
- Il n’y a pas assez de temps pour visiter le château de Ross avant de retourner à Killarney, mais les visiteurs peuvent rester dans le château de Ross et profitez d’une promenade tranquillement à Killarney dans le parc national (30 à 40 minutes).
- Les visites du château durent 1 heure. Nous vous conseillons de pré-réserver en téléphonant au 353 64 6635851 ou en contactant l’adresse suivante : rosscastle@opw.ie
- Il y a un parking gratuit au château de Ross où la visite se termine et nous pouvons certainement récupérer les visiteurs au château de Ross à 10:00, mais un préavis doit être effectué en téléphonant au 00353 64 6631251 le soir précédent.
- Veuillez indiquer au moment de la réservation si vous marchez ou si vous souhaitez louer les Chevaux Carrosses à E 35 par personne-4 pax par calèche.
- Si la visite fonctionne malgré le mauvais temps, les annulations sont permises jusqu'à 10h00 le jour de la visite. Aucun remboursement ne sera accordé une fois ce délai dépassé ou la visite commencée.
- Deros Tours se réserve le droit d'annuler les visites si le nombre de réservations est insuffisant.
- Installations de toilettes : Des toilettes sont disponibles au stationnement du cottage Kate Kearney avant de commencer la promenade ou la promenade en calèche de Gap of Dunloe. Les prochaines installations disponibles sont au Lord Brandon's cottage, situé à la fin du trek de 7 miles. Hydratation : Il est fortement recommandé d'apporter une réserve d'eau adéquate pour le voyage à travers le Gap. Navigation : Nous vous conseillons de vous procurer une carte routière gratuite avant de partir; c'est une ressource utile pour suivre votre progression le long du sentier
- Jaunting Carriages sont payés directement à Kate Kearneys cottage au coût de E 35 pp (en espèces seulement).Il y a 4 passagers dans chaque wagon
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I did the jaunty car ride by horse and did have to walk up 2 different steep hills to aid the horse. Not a problem for me, but it was quite a work out.
We enjoyed the transportation provided. We walked the Gap of Dunloe. It is breathtaking! We completed the walk in just under 2.5 hours. The boat ride back was exceptional Our boats man was extremely skilled. He took every opportunity to tell us the history of the area. He pointed out physical features of the lakes. I would highly recommend this experience
My wife and I did the 11 km hike in continuous rain. Enjoyed every bit of it. The experience was beautiful and will cherish it for a very long time. But there were a couple of things one should be wary of. The coach drops the tourists at Kate Kearney's Cottage and from there one can walk or take a horse carriage to Lord Brandon's Cottage 11 km away. From Lord Brandon's Cottage you'll come to Ross Castle by boat negotiating 2 rivers and 3 massive lakes. The boat journey is about an hour. When we were dropped at Kate Kearney's Cottage, the driver said that the boat will start at Lord Brandon's Cottage at 2.15pm. Since it was raining incessantly we did the hike in 2 hours and 45 minutes and reached Lord Brandon's Cottage at 1.45pm. To our surprise, we saw that all the other passengers who came before us have left and the last boat containing 6 tourists was about to leave. We barely managed to catch the last boat which left at 2pm instead of 2.15pm. Six of the bus passengers decided to walk and 4 made it by 2pm. We remember overtaking 2 of the passengers about 15-20 minutes before we reached Lord Brandon's cottage. Those two missed the boat. Similarly, the bus driver said the coach will start from Ross Castle at 3.30 pm. Due to incessant rain, the boat we travelled containing 8 passengers reached Ross Castle at 3.20 pm. One Japanese lady, who did the 11km trek along with us and also travelled with us on the boat, went to the bathroom after disembarking from the boat at Ross Castle. We directly went to the bus and reached it around 3.28pm. The driver counted the passengers at 3.30pm and found one short. We told him that the Japanese lady went to the bathroom. Even then the bus driver didn't wait for the Japanese lady which we felt was not correct.
This tour is a great way to experience the Gap of Dunloe. The bus is a great way to avoid the traffic leading to the Gap at Kate Kearney's Cottage and not have to worry about leaving a car there. My wife and I opted to walk the Gap of Dunloe, which was an easy but fun 7.5 mile walk on paved roads. The Gap itself is very scenic and enjoyable to walk through, with an easy hilly section toward the end of the pass. There is no shade for 99% of the walk, so plan accordingly. After the Gap, there's a long section of downhill and flat walking to Lord Brandon's Cottage, where the Gap of Dunloe Traditional Boats pick you up at a set time. This is all booked for you in the overall booking by I didn't catch the name of our boat guide, but he did an excellent job pointing out the different landmarks, history, and ecology of the Killarney Lakes, rivers, and surrounding mountains. It was a very easy day logistically thanks to the tour.
Our Gap of Dunloe tour was great from start to finish. We opted to be picked up at Ross Castle to better plan the remainder of our day after. The directions were clear and communication was great for the meeting spot in the shuttle lot. Our bus shuttle driver was hilarious with a good sense of humor and information as he took us to Kate Kearney's cottage. Finding a jaunting cart was easy and although separate, they were informative and kind throughout the ride. The boat ride back was very enjoyable and smooth as well. He had a funny sense of humor about him as well with lots of local knowledge and information to share. My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and were grateful for great weather and sites along the way.
We arrived in Killarney at 10am for a 10.30am tour. We spent the next 20 minutes trying to find a park in the chaotic city centre with lots of road works taking place. We managed to get to the meeting point at 10.27, only to find the bus had left early. The woman at Deros Tours office was completely unapologetic and unsympathetic. When we complained the bus had left early, she responded that it was only a matter of minutes. It may have been, but those minutes were crucial for us. We had to get a cab at our expense to the start of the hike. The cab driver was way more heloful, friendly and informative than the Deros Tours receptionist and bus driver. The Gap of Dunloe was beautiful to walk through, but we unfortunately struck a very wet day. After the 11km hike and the one and a quarter hour trip in an open topped boat back to the bus, much of the time in rain, we were cold and soaked by the time we returned to Killarney.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the Gap of Dunloe, despite the challenging weather conditions on the day. We would like to clarify a few points regarding your departure from Killarney. The tour was scheduled to depart at 10:30am, and our booking confirmation and pre-tour information clearly advise guests to allow sufficient time for parking and to arrive at the meeting point before the departure time. On the morning of your tour, you arrived at our office at approximately 10:30am and explained that you had experienced difficulty finding parking. As our tours operate on a fixed schedule and involve multiple passengers, the coach departed as scheduled and did not leave early. While we appreciate that parking difficulties can be frustrating, we are unable to delay departures for late arrivals without impacting other guests. At approximately 10:20am, when you had not yet arrived, a member of our team attempted to contact the telephone number provided with your booking to determine whether the coach should be held for a few additional minutes. Unfortunately, there was no answer and we did not receive any communication advising us that you were delayed. We were disappointed to read your comments regarding our staff member. Our records show that she assisted you by providing complimentary walking maps, reassuring you that there was no need to worry, and advising that the boats could be contacted if necessary to facilitate your joining the tour later along the route. Her intention was to help you continue your day with as little disruption as possible. We are also unclear regarding the comments about the bus driver, as you did not meet the driver before departure that morning. While we regret that the start of your experience did not meet your expectations, we are pleased that you were ultimately able to enjoy the Gap of Dunloe and complete the tour. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Deros Tours. Killarney.
Fantastic day trip to Killarney national park and gap of Dunloe. We had an amazing 11 kilometre walk and then finished with a lovely boat trip.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We are delighted to hear you had such an amazing day exploring the Gap of Dunloe and Killarney National Park. Tackling that stunning 11-kilometre walk is a brilliant achievement, and finishing the adventure with a relaxing boat trip across the lakes is the absolute perfect reward. Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope these wonderful memories stay with you for a long time to come! Safe travels!
An unparalleled tour. Batt or Barth (I am not exactly sure of the name) was an exceptional guide, sharing historical knowledge of the region and his life, and he sang very well, making the tour very enjoyable. We stopped many times to take photos, always willing to help.
I have never seen prettier scenery. Such a lovely experience. We took the horse drawn cart but the walk would have been fine. Make sure you bring cash and sunscreen. The boat men were so nice and made sure no one got forgotten about or misdirected. The tour providers were great
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you loved the breathtaking scenery and felt well looked after by our boatmen and tour guide team. Skipping the walk for the horse-drawn cart is always a fun choice! Appreciate the helpful tips for future guests, too. Hope to see you again!
Though the Gap of Dunloe and the boat ride through the lakes are wonderful, the Gap of Dunloe is beyond words beautiful, the tour company itself doesn’t do much for you. They bring to Kathy’s Cottage, maybe 20 minute drive, they pair you with a jaunty cart driver and you don’t see them again until they pick you at Ross castle after the boat ride. And as far as that’s concerned, we waited for over 30 minutes for the coach to pick us up. If we had known it was going to be that long, we would have visited the castle instead of just hanging in the parking lot. You have to pay for the horse ride separately, having priced out the boat ride afterwards, I think you could do the whole thing on your own cheaper.
