Tour di un giorno intero del Gap of Dunloe da Killarney

Very nice! Great experience. Part of the group was running a bit late and they were very accommodating. Catherine and Nigel were very helpful with getting us to the Gap of Dunloe

This is a mixed review. The bus transfer from Killarney town center was very convenient. The jaunting cart trip through the Gap of Dunloe was exceptional. Ben, our driver, was personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He lived in the area and knew its local history and back stories. I cannot say enough about how good he was. The boat trip down the Lakes was a different story. Killarney is experiencing a drought so the lakes are low. As a result, we had to get out of the boat and hike over incredibly difficult terrain. This should have been explained in advance. I am very active but almost 80. I do not navigate uneven surfaces easily. Had I not had the assistance of two amazing Eagle Scout brothers, I would not have made the transition. Upon returning to Killarney, we stopped in the Deros office and expressed our concern. They were very concerned about our experience and said they would give appropriate warnings on their social media. Forewarned is forearmed. If they do this, travelers can make their own decisions and take responsibility for them. The scenery is magnificent; the experience is amazing. I suggest you do it before your 80th birthday.

This day was for sure a highlight of our 3 week trip! It was myself, my husband and our 3 kids and we all thought it was so fun. The tour that you book includes being driven by bus to the starting location at the Gap of Dunloe. From there, you can either walk or hire a jaunting car ride (a small horse drawn carriage) to take you the gorgeous 7 miles through the Gap. We knew our kids wouldn't want to walk 7 miles, so we asked the jaunting car driver to take us about 4.5 miles and then we walked the last 2.5 miles to get some walking in. The jaunting car ride is not included in the price of the tour and is 35 euros per person and you must pay in cash. At the end of the Gap of Dunloe ride/walk, you end at Lord Brandon's cottage, where there is a small selection for food (small sandwiches, snack type foods-they also only take cash!). It's a beautiful spot to relax for a little until you get on a 12 person boat (not covered, so bring rain jackets in case) and they take you through serene, beautiful rivers until you get to a large lake with a view of Ross Castle and then drop you off at Ross castle. We opted to park at Ross castle in the morning and be picked up there, that way we could look around the castle when we got there and head home when we wanted. So this tour includes the car ride at the start/end to your pick-up/drop-off location and the boat ride to Ross castle. It was one of the most beautiful days I have ever experienced and would definitely recommend it!

Easy day out. Coach, jaunting cart, and boat. Everything ran on time. Guides were friendly, gave clear directions. We had two children and one college aged child and everyone enjoyed the day.

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.