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Excellent!
I had a great day climbing Carrauntoohil with Kerry climbing. Our guide Neil was very experienced, friendly and paced the climb very well, will definitely join them again ✨
Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $95 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1,150 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- The starting point is in a rural area, 25 minutes drive from Killarney town. It is not on public transport route so a car or taxi hire is the only option to get there.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our priority. Our mountain guides are the very best, the most experienced and competent, most truly passionate and of course not to mention, best “fun”. We only employ those with an extensive local knowledge and who ooze a real & genuine passion for what they do so you can rely upon us to give you the very best and hugely memorable hiking & climbing experience and their expertise will help to lift your experience out of the ordinary. KerryClimbing have also been listed as #1 Outdoor Activity in Killarney for 8years !!! You are booking the best.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Guided Ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain: When you make an ascent with us you will not just be tagging along – we will share a wealth of historical, geological and natural history which these mountains have in abundance. We are very passionate about this area and it shows. Guests ages 16 and up can attend. It is worth mentioning before you proceed that any ascent of Ireland's highest mountain should only be undertaken if you feel you have the required level of fitness. You will be hiking over tough strenuous mountain terrain that does not have trails for at least 6 hours. The route is over 11 kmtrs long and within that there is 1000mtrs of ascent and decent! We have found that people have previously underestimated the climb so it is necessary to state this. Waterproof / windproof jacket and over trousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential ) Comfortable Clothing NO JEANS / DENIM Hiking Boots Fluid Packed Lunch Back Pack ( essential ) Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
Highlights
Highly informative guides offering local history, geology and stories in a fun environment
Highly Experienced Local Guide
Award winning guides - we are #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 consecutive years
What's included
Included
Highly informative guides offering local history, geology and stories in a fun environment
Highly Experienced Local Guide
Award winning guides - we are #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 consecutive years
Not included
Food & Drink not included
Traveller Ratings
5.0
1,150 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Waterproof Jacket AND Waterproof overtrousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential )
- Comfortable Clothing ( STRICTLY NO JEANS / DENIM )
- Rucksack
- Hiking Boots
- Water / Fluids & a packed lunch ( energy bars / jellies also recommended ! )
- Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
- Light Gloves ( Yes even in Summer it gets cold on the top! )
- Sense of Adventure !!
- Not suitable for anyone with low fitness or mobility issues
- ⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our top priority.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie take?
Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Killarney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The starting point is in a rural area, 25 minutes drive from Killarney town. It is not on public transport route so a car or taxi hire is the only option to get there.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not suitable for anyone with low fitness or mobility issues ⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our top priority.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(1,150)
M
A wonderful day’s hiking with Pearse!
Pearse was a really excellent guide. He shared interesting knowledge about the area, made sure the pace was right for the group and was a fantastic balance of friendly and professional. He made our experience, let alone the stunning hike itself! Carauntoohil is beautiful. Words wouldn’t do it justice. Cronin’s yard was a great starting point with toilets and a car park and was quite easy to find. A highly recommended experience!
N
Scrambling on the Reeks
Excellent scramble up the Cummeenapeasta ridge. Great day out with Piaras Kelly expertly guiding us around the ridge. Highly recommend signing up for their guided hikes.
M
Great
Great experience, guide was sound out
E
Great day on the hills in Kerry
We climbed with Kerry Climbing on Saturday 19th July. What a fabulous day from start to finish. Weather was glorious with sunshine for the entire day which made for ideal climbing conditions. What can we say about our guide - Neil our guide was great. He was so considerate of each and everyone of his group making the climb most enjoyable. We will most certainly be back to explore more mountains with Kerry Climbing. Sharon & Caroline
A
Incredible Carrauntoohil hike with expert guide
Summited Carrauntoohil with Piaras. It was such a beautiful day. He took us up O'Shea's Gully and paced out the hike perfectly. We ate at all the right times. Refilled our water at all the right times. I learned about classic Irish television, geology and plants. Highly highly recommend Kerry Climbing.
Y
Great Climb
Had a fantastic climb, would highly recommend Kerry climbing!
M
Fulfilling Life Endeavour
My son Ray and myself went on guided tour with Neil on Sat 18th July. I was slow walking and nervous of falling. Neil gave excellent advice, stopped for breaks frequently, was professional and very encouraging throughout.
M
A great day out
Great hike. It was a stunning day, brillant views but very challenging physically. Our guide was very patient and supportive to the person (me) who was slower than other members of the group. The lack of toilets at the meeting point is probably not the responsibility of Kerry Climbing but it is an issue for those travelling a distence.
J
Conquer Carrauntoohil with Kerry Climbing!
We had a wonderful hike up Ireland’s highest peak. The weather was mixed - no views from the summit - but the experience was still very rewarding. Piaras was an outstanding guide on all fronts. He was clearly very familiar with the trails and able to give us plenty of advice in navigating the challenging sections e.g. Devil's Ladder. He shared great information about the geology, history and culture of the region. We would throughly recommend booking with Kerry Climbing
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