Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín) Tours and Tickets
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Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín)

A one-way walk along the length of the pass, from Kate Kearney’s Cottage to Lord Brandon’s Cottage, typically takes about 2.5 hours.
Wear comfortable footwear and bring rain gear in case of showers.
Choose to end your tour on a high note by adding an optional boat ride across the Lakes of Killarney.
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There are plenty of ways to experience the Gap of Dunloe. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
While it’s technically free to visit the Gap of Dunloe on your own, tours make exploring this wild spot much easier. On a guided tour, you’ll walk or take a jaunting car (a horse-drawn wagon) for the 7-mile (11-kilometer) journey, and then you’ll hop on a boat back to your destination. 1-way tours start at roughly US$50; round-trip guided tours start at US$75.
Yes, the Gap of Dunloe is worth visiting, and it's right on Ireland's famous Ring of Kerry. You can hike this narrow—and absolutely gorgeous—mountain pass. Or, you can bike, take a "jaunting car" (a horse-drawn wagon), or boat the scenic river. It's one of the area's most scenic spots. You can also hop on a boat to Ross Castle in Killarney.
Per one customer who booked The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney, "The boat experience is so well worth it—you will regret it if you leave Killarney without this experience. The lake view is so versatile, so calm, so charming... The hike is absolutely recommended."
It takes about half a day to explore the Gap of Dunloe. Several half-day tours are available, including walking, biking, horse and cart, and a combination boat and walking tour. For visitors who want to walk the Gap of Dunloe, the main route takes approximately five hours to complete.
Yes, you can walk and drive the Gap of Dunloe. However, driving is not recommended (unless you set out early in the morning) as the road can be blocked by walkers, cyclists, and horses and carts – especially in the summer. Choose to walk, bike, or take a boat tour instead.
The best month to visit the Gap of Dunloe to avoid crowds is spring or fall, especially May and September. Summer is the most popular time of year, especially for international visitors, to explore County Kerry, and the Gap of Dunloe can be very busy at this time.
Yes, you should book a Gap of Dunloe tour in advance. Especially if you’re visiting County Kerry in the summer season and have a specific tour date in mind, be sure to book in advance. Visitors during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall should find more flexibility in availability.
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