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Discover the highlights of Ireland's oldest national park—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to explore—on this private horse and carriage tour. Pick from multiple departure times throughout the day, meet your guide at St. Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, and hop aboard. During your tour, you'll see lakes and mountains, will explore routes that are closed to cars, and can even go for a tour of the 15th-century Ross Castle (additional expense).

Explore Killarney at your own pace and avoid the stress of planning when you book a hop-on, hop-off bus pass. In addition to navigating for you, your bus driver provides useful background information about each stop on the bus route, including Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Aghadoe Viewing Point, and the city center.

Explore the scenic lakes of Killarney with a small-group boat tour to Innisfallen Island. Meet your boat captain for a guided tour focused on scenery and history. At Innisfallen Island, visit one of Ireland’s oldest monastic settlements. Cruise along the lake and learn about the heritage and nature of County Kerry from a local guide.

Discover Killarney National Park at your leisure with a half-day self-guided bike tour. Pick-up your bike rental and a map guiding the way to popular park landmarks including Muckross House and Gardens, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and Muckross Traditional Farms. Enjoy maximum flexibility to explore the countryside at your pace with this self-guided bike tour.

Join us to see the world-famous Ring of Kerry, with its dramatic landscapes of wild rugged coastlines, golden beaches, glistening lakes, picturesque villages and spectacular mountain ranges on this scenic 180 km loop. Discover the beauty of County Kerry with a smaller luxury vehicle (max 37 passengers), we can take you off the beaten path, including driving the stunning Skellig Ring, offering unparalleled views of the Skellig Islands and the Wild Atlantic Way coastline. This spectacular 180 km circuit allows you to experience the diverse landscapes and rich culture of Kerry, with your expert guides sharing insights into Ireland’s history, folklore, and famous wit. It’s the perfect way to see the heart of the Emerald Isle, from picturesque villages to dramatic coastlines. Tour Highlights include: -Red Fox Inn & Kerry Bog Village -Skellig Chocolates & St. Finian’s Bay -Waterville (one-hour lunch break) -Coomakishta Viewpoint, Sneem Village, Ladies View Arrive back in Killarney by 5pm

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular sightseeing routes, but with so many tours to choose from it can be hard to know which is best. This full-day Ring of Kerry coach tour is run by one of the longest-running and award-winning operators, so you can be sure to check off all the highlights, including the Killarney National Park, Dingle Bay, Molls Gap, and Sneem.

We are the only operator going from Killarney Daily to the Kerry Cliffs. We will be carrying out our tour in small groups on Modern Mid Sized Buses. Because of this, we can travel to places that other buses can't access. Since all of our Driver/Guides are local they have the most in depth knowledge of the surrounding area.

Get a fuller experience of Killarney than would be possible with a single form of transportation on this combination tour by boat and jaunting car. Sail across Lough Lein in a glass-covered boat then hop aboard a jaunting car to travel through Killarney National Park, to places inaccessible by motor vehicle.

Lough Leane is the largest lake in Killarney. Travel across its deep blue and green waters while taking in scenes of the 15th-century Ross Castle from the deck of your covered heated vessel on this lake cruise. Spy Innisfallen Island as you sail, home to a medieval monastery that used to house scholar-monks.

Experience Ireland’s stunning Gap of Dunloe mountain pass and beautiful Killarney National Park by bus and boat on this tour from Killarney. Skip the planning involved in exploring independently, and admire the scenery on a bus to Kate Kearney’s Cottage at the gap entrance. Then, choose to walk or take a horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense) through the pass before enjoying a guided boat tour around Killarney's lakes and rivers.

Get up close and personal with Killarney National Park's spectacular scenery on a horseback riding tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and make your own way to the stables near Killarney Town. Grab your helmet and boots, saddle up, and head into nature. You'll ride along Lough Lein, will admire soaring mountains and rolling hills, and can learn more about the highlights of Ireland's first national park.

Combine several types of sightseeing into one half-day tour in County Kerry. Explore this scenic part of Ireland by bus, boat, and cart all during one experience. See popular landmarks including the Gap of Dunloe, Ross Castle, and Old Weir Bridge. Check out a unique perspective of the lakes of Killarney during a boat ride. Add on a cart ride, pulled by a pony, if you choose.

Avoid the crowded group tours that go to the Ring of Kerry and book this private Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney that explores the area with just you and your own group. Along with round-trip transport from Killarney, this tour takes you to the main attraction in Ireland’s County Kerry for an intimate experience.

As you embark on the iconic Slea Head Drive, prepare to be captivated by the rugged beauty of Ireland's west coast. The winding coastal road offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, with the dramatic Blasket Islands creating a stunning backdrop. You will find yourselves traversing a tapestry of landscapes, from golden beaches to lush green fields, and quaint villages nestled against the hills. Discover ancient archaeological sites, where the whispers of history echo through ancient stone forts like the Gallarus Oratory and venture into Dingle town to encounter the charm of a traditional Irish fishing village.

Experience the rugged beauty of Ireland’s southeast coastline on a coach tour of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head from Killarney. Travel through scenic mountain regions and along Ireland’s rocky beaches without having to drive yourself. Stop for lunch in Dingle Town (own expense) and get a splendid view of Slea Head—the most westerly point in Ireland. Learn more from your driver’s commentary than you would going alone.

Easily Ireland’s most famous drive, the Ring of Kerry—an 111-mile (179km) loop across the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry—offers travelers views of fishing villages, islands, puffins, castles, and so much more. Save time and travel hassles (and avoid driving on the left side of the road) and hire a private driver/guide to take care of everything for you, leaving you to enjoy the country’s most iconic scenery.

Discover one of Ireland’s most photographed natural landscapes on a half-day tour of the Gap of Dunloe from Killarney. Visit Kate Keaney's Cottage, admire spectacular views of the McGillycuddy Reeks and the Purple Mountains as you hike or ride a pony trap (own expense) through the Gap, then cruise around the Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle.

The Ring of Kerry and the Killarney National Park take pride of place on the Iveragh Peninsula, with some of Ireland’s finest coastal scenery—but the 110-mile (177-kilometer) journey makes sightseeing a challenge. This convenient full-day coach tour from Killarney makes it possible to complete the route in a day. Plus, take in traditional coastal villages such as Cahersiveen, Derrynane, and Glenbeigh. Visit the historic Bog Village with a guide, and discover top natural attractions including the Killarney Lakes, Rossbeigh Beach, and Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

The Killarney National Park is one of the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, but you don’t have to put on your hiking boots to enjoy its stunning scenery. This Lakes of Killarney cruise is the perfect introduction, offering spectacular views of Ross Castle, Innisfallen Island, Tomies Wood, and the wildlife of the Killarney Valley.

Beat the crowds and enjoy nature’s tranquility on this private tour of Killarney National Park. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle; it has also served as a film set and host to famous visitors like Charles de Gaulle. Pick a start time and duration that work for your schedule, and explore at your own pace.

Explore Ireland’s most stunning natural landscapes without missing out on natural highlights in a vehicle on this full-day hiking tour of the Gap of Dunloe from Killarney. Don't worry about getting lost on a 7-mile (11 kilometer) trail through the nation’s vast emerald scenery—your guide leads the way and adds context to what you see with commentary. Plus, take an optional Jaunting Cart ride, and kick back and relax during a boat ride on the Gearhameen River.

Driving the Ring of Kerry and the more far-flung Skellig Ring is a must-do while in southwest Ireland, but focusing on the road means missing the scenery. This private tour provides all transportation so you can relax and keep your eyes trained on the impossibly green vistas and dramatic cliffs. Your dedicated guide will tailor the itinerary to your interests; stops can include Valentia Island, Macgillycuddy Reeks, Sneem, Waterville, the Bog Village and others.

Marvel at some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killorglin. Head deep into the Iveragh Peninsula with your private guide and discover famous landmarks including Cahergall Fort, Leacanabuiaile Fort and Ballycarbery Castle. Pass through quaint villages such as Kenmare, Sneem and Waterville, and enjoy an altogether more relaxed pace of life in the Irish countryside. Admire top attractions like the Torc Waterfalls and Cromwell's Bridge, and enjoy the freedom to plan your own route with your private guide.