Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour från Killarney
Beskrivning
Fantastisk och bästa turné för att besöka Killarney National Park. Funderar du på att gå, vandra eller vandra? Leta inte längre eftersom The Gap of Dunloe är 7 miles (11 kilometer) och tar cirka 2 timmar och 30 minuter. Om besökare inte är sugna på att gå eller vandra så finns det ett alternativ till den traditionella irländska Jaunting Carriage (häst och vagn) för att ta besökare genom Gap of Dunloe. Extrakostnaden är E 35 per person för hästvagnar och betalas direkt. Båtar kommer att vänta på att eskortera besökarna genom de magnifika tre sjöarna i Killarney till Ross Castle. En fantastisk äventyrstur.
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Funderar du på att gå, vandra eller vandra tillsammans med en fantastisk båttur genom Killarneysjöarna bland spektakulära landskap? Se inte längre än en Deros-turné till Gap of Dunloe (från irländska: Dún Lóich, som betyder "Lóichs fäste", annars känd som Bearna an Choimín som betyder "gap of the common-land"). The Gap är ett smalt bergspass mellan Macgillycuddy's Reeks (väst) och Purple Mountain (öster) på knappt sju mil långt och din vandring tar cirka 2 timmar och 30 minuter. Det finns dagliga turer till detta magnifika landskap som avgår från vårt kontor i centrala Killarney dagligen kl. 10.30
Inbäddat vid ingången till den världsberömda Gap of Dunloe ligger Kate Kearney's Cottage, en 150 år gammal familjeägd anläggning. Stugan är nu en restaurang och en typisk traditionell pub. Kate's som är känt lokalt är utgångspunkten för promenaden eller hästvagnarna att gå genom Gap of Dunloe.
Beläget i "änden" av gapet, om du går från Kate Kearny-sidan, är Lord Brandon's Cottage en välkommen plats för dem som har erövrat den första delen av promenaden. Stugan en gång en storslagen jaktstuga har en berättelse om kärlek och svek, som du kommer att upptäcka inom kort. Lord Brandon's Cottage, en jaktstuga från 1800-talet omgiven av frodiga, gröna vattenängar. Det finns ett kafé på Lord Brandon's Cottage nu, där du kan ta en kopp kaffe eller ett litet mellanmål. De tar bara kontanter, så se till att träffa en bankomat om du planerar att besöka. Under sommarmånaderna finns det gott om plats att ha en picknick och koppla av innan båtturen genom Killarneysjöarna. Båtsmannen möter dig vid stugan och visar dig båtarna som väntar på att ta dig genom de berömda sjöarna i Killarney till Ross Castle.
Killarneys 3 sjöar upptar en bred dal som sträcker sig söderut mellan bergen som omger dem och alla ligger i nationalparken Lough Leane (Lower Lake), Muckross Lake (Mellan Lake) och Upper Lake är gängade över en fjärdedel av nationalparkens 25 000 hektar Båtturen erbjuder fantastiska och pittoreska vyer över bergskedjan MacGillcuddy's Reeks På toppen av Muckross-halvön ligger den pittoreska Brickeen Bridge och Dinis Island längre fram med sin subtropiska växtlighet och utsikt över "Meeting of the Waters". En smal raksträcka som kallas Long Range leder till den öbevuxna Upper Lake Middle Lake eller Muckross Lake har ett utmärkt bestånd av vårlax. Lough Leane är den största av de 3 sjöarna. Floden Laune rinner från sjön in i Dingle Bay i nordväst. Innisfallen är en ö i Lough Leane och är hem för ruinerna av Innisfallen Abbey, en av de mest imponerande arkeologiska lämningarna från den tidiga kristna perioden
Ross Castle är ett tornhus från 1400-talet och ligger i utkanten av Lough Leane, i Killarney National Park. Det är stamhemmet för Chiefs of the Clan O'Donoghue, senare förknippat med Brownes of Killarney I början av 1500-talet beviljade den engelska kronan den omfattande summan av 10 pund sterling för varje befästning eller tornhus som uppfördes av deras undersåtar. Följaktligen påbörjade Richard Nugent, den 12:e baronen av Delvin 1533 byggandet av ett fäste, som skulle bli känt som Castle of Ross. Ross Castle byggdes i slutet av 1400-talet av den lokala härskande klanen O'Donoghues Mór (Ross), även om ägandet bytte ägare under det andra Desmond-upproret på 1580-talet till MacCarthy Mór. ... Irländarna hade en profetia att Ross aldrig kunde tas förrän ett krigsfartyg kunde simma på sjön, en otrolig utsikt. Slottet är ett typiskt exempel på en irländsk hövdings fäste under medeltiden.
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Viktig information
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Resenärer bör ha medelgod fysisk kondition
- Vänligen checka in på Deros Tours kontor (22 Main Street) före 10:00 AM, eftersom vår buss avgår snabbt vid 10:15 AM.På grund av pågående byggnation på Main Street, vänligen ge extra tid för parkering för att säkerställa att du anländer enligt tidtabellen.
- Vagn kan hyras privat och den totala kostnaden blir E 140 per vagn. Det finns ingen förbokning för vagnar eftersom bokningen kan göras vid ankomst till Kate Kearneys Cottage.
- Det finns inte tillräckligt med tid att besöka Ross Castle innan de återvänder till Killarney, men besökare kan bo på Ross Castle och njuta av en promenadvis promenad till Killarney genom National Park (30 till 40 minuter).
- Turer på slottet tar 1 timme. Bokning är tillrådligt och kan göras genom att ringa 353 64 6635851 eller besök rosscastle@opw.ie
- Det finns gratis bilparkering vid Ross Castle där turnén slutar och vi kan säkert samla kunder på Ross Castle klockan 10 men det måste göras genom att ringa 00353 64 6631251 den föregående kvällen.
- Meddela vid bokningstillfället om du går eller önskar hyra Hästvagnarna på E 35 per person-4 per vagn.
- Om turen går trots dåligt väder är avbokningar tillåtna fram till kl. 10.00 på dagen för turen. Ingen återbetalning kommer att ges när denna tidsfrist har passerat eller turnén har börjat.
- Deros Tours förbehåller sig rätten att ställa in turer om otillräckligt antal bokas.
- Toalettfaciliteter : Toaletter finns på Kate Kearneys stugas parkeringsplats innan du börjar gå eller åka vagn. Nästa tillgängliga faciliteter är på Lord Brandon stuga, som ligger i slutet av 7 - mile trek. Vätska : Det rekommenderas starkt att ta med tillräcklig tillgång till vatten för resan över Gapet. Navigering : Vi rekommenderar att du hämtar en kostnadsfri ruttkarta innan du ger dig av; det är en användbar resurs för att följa dina framsteg längs leden
- Jaunting Vagnar betalas direkt på Kate Kearneys stuga till en kostnad av E 35 pp (endast kontanter).Det finns 4 passagerare i varje vagn
Recensioner(248)
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.
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!
