Lakes of Killarney and Gap of Dunloe: An Unforgettable Bus, Boat, & Jaunting Cart Experience
4.7
113 Ratings
Killarney

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Lakes of Killarney and the mesmerizing Gap of Dunloe with our Bus, Boat, and Jaunting Cart Tour. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gap of Dunloe - Discover the beautiful Lakes of Killarney and the breath-taking Gap of Dunloe with our Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour.
    The tour includes full bus transfers (in the morning and return in the afternoon) and a boat journey through the three Lakes of Killarney (approximately 90 minutes in length).
    Please note the Jaunting cart price is…
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What's Included
  • Air-conditioned tour vehicles
What's Not Included
  • The price of the Jaunting Cart is not included. The cost is €35 pp, max 4 people paid in cash.
Additional Information

Unearth the stunning landscapes of Killarney’s Lakes and the awe-inspiring Gap of Dunloe with our comprehensive Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart outing.
The package includes entire bus transfers (departing in the AM and reboarding in the PM) and a scenic sail through Killarney’s trio of lakes, which spans approximately 90 minutes.
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Location
O'Connors Traditional Pub
High Street
Next door to QUILLS shop
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(113 Ratings)
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72justinat
Jun 8, 2026
Highly Recommend!! - This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. After having plenty of time to explore Ross Castle, we got to take a boat through the lakes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting things about the national park. Upon arrival at Lord Brandon’s cottage we had enough time to eat a quick lunch, before setting off on our hike through the Gap of Dunloe. We had plenty of time to complete the hike, before being picked up at Kate Kearney’s Cottage and taken back to Killarney. I highly recommend going on this tour. It was such a great adventure!
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Lauraas809vo
Jun 6, 2026
Worth the hype! - Here’s a concise review you could use: Our Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour of the Gap of Dunloe was one of the highlights of our trip. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking—some of the most beautiful landscapes we’ve ever seen. The jaunting cart was well worth the extra €35 per person, adding a unique and memorable experience to the day. Our guide, Patrick, was knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and always happy to help. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
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Timmytralee
Jun 5, 2026
Fantastic, breath-taking and informative trip - Everything was organized well. Everything was explain to us. We got lots of information and felt comfortable asking questions, which were quickly answered. The weather was mixed but the drops of rain that did fall did not take away from the experience. I would highly recommend this bus, jaunting car and boat trip and would gladly do it again.
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5happytraveler1989
Jun 1, 2026
Beautiful views and a fun advnture! - What a beautiful experience! We took the boat over from Ross's Castle and the landscape was incredibly beautiful! Pat was our driver and shared many interesting facts while we enjoyed the amazing landscape around us! Then our group of 8 split up, with 4 walking through the gap while the other 4 took a jaunting car. The scenery was incredible! Overall, it was an amazing way to experience the beauty of Ireland!
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Christinarb8289bb
May 17, 2026
A Must Do Tour - We had a blast on the bus, boat, and jaunting cart tour of the Gap of Dunloe. Our boat operator was personable and full of funny stories and interesting information. The boat tour went through gorgeous areas. The jaunting cart was so much fun and the views were breathtaking. I’d highly recommend this tour. It was one of our favorite activities on our trip to Ireland.
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Fish9876
Apr 30, 2026
A MUST DO!!! - This is a MUST Do!! No words exist to describe the breathtaking views through the gap via jaunting cars!!! Make sure you get Patrick and his horse Skippy!! He is a fifth generation driver/land owner/ sheep farmer. His passion of the land and humor were contagious!!! After the cart you relax and grab a bit of lunch, then it’s off to the boat tour. Again… no words exist!!! Make sure to get Rory!! He too was so knowledgeable and passionate!! Honestly, one of my top 10 , maybe top 5 experiences!!!!
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Q5078kzjohnm
Oct 24, 2025
A touch of Irish weather - Despite the short experience of a “touch of Irish weather “ the experience was amazing. Timothy picked us up at our B&B and kept to the timetable beautifully. Paul did a great job with the boat, answering questions and providing local information to us.
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Cherrieowen
Oct 3, 2025
Customer safety concern - The tour operator was very nice and has said they gave us a discount. I have not had an opportunity to confirm. We were really looking forward to this tour. Mother Nature interfered with constant rain and a wind warning. We asked the operator if it was still on. They said yes and that the boat and jaunting carts had covers. The cover on the boat was a red tarp to go on our laps. All 7 passengers assumed there was an actual overhead cover. Our tour was cut short. We went up the lake and River and then found out the gap was closed due severe flooding. We had to take the boat back across the swiftly rising river and lake.
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Kevin
Oct 3, 2025
Should you go out on a boat with a “yellow” rain alert - The day had a “yellow” rain alert with a possible two inches of rain. The boat tour was not cancelled and was not a covered vehicle like we expected. The boat went out on the Gap of Dunloe and the operator was really good at keeping us safe and highlighting the area. Because of increasing rain, the lakes were rising and some of the roads were washed over. As a result, the jaunting carts were cancelled and we were returned to the starting point. The tour was cut short and we were very wet.
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P3440qotonib
Nov 30, 2025
Wish we had a better experience - The bus was a shuttle from our hotel to the site. The driver of the jaunting cart was abusive to his horse. He was constantly making the horse run by whipping him. Other drivers would give their horses drink breaks, allow them to walk at a gentle pace, and allow them to rest a bit. Our driver was awful. I was in tears afterward. The boat ride was amazing. It was the only redeeming quality of this trip, other than the views.
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