Top Killarney Outback Tours

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.

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 Ireland beyond Killarney—without having to plan a route or hire a car—on this full-day tour. Head out to explore the Ring of Kerry, MacGillycuddy Reeks, Dingle Bay, and Kenmare Bay. Pass through Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney, all while soaking up the scenery and gaining plenty of local insight from your driver-guide.

Enjoy traveling hassle-free around the scenic Ring of Kerry on this full-day tour. While you sit back and focus on the scenery and snapping frame-worthy photos, your guide/driver takes you around Ireland's famous County Kerry, from Killarney National Park to Waterville Beach and beyond. You'll drive the Skellig Ring, catch the salt from the Wild Atlantic Way, and have a day experiencing the best of the Emerald Isle.

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.

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.

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.

Skip a tour by foot, and saddle up for a horseback ride through Killarney National Park, that’s suitable for all abilities. You’ll be at one with nature, as you ride past scenic Lough Lein, along trails that lend themselves to rugged mountain views. Led by a guide, the ride is limited to just 16 people for a small-group experience where assistance is always close by.

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.

Customize your own itinerary and discover Southwest Ireland’s natural beauty on a private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney. Follow your guide along cliffside or mountain hiking routes, visit pretty towns and villages, and discover top local attractions including the Torc Waterfall and the enormous Kerry Cliffs. The sites and activities can be customized in consultation with your guide. Private transportation is included so you don’t have to self-drive.

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.

Do as the tourists of bygone years did, and explore Killarney by horse and carriage. The equivalent to a modern taxi, the jaunting car was popular in Ireland through the 19th and early 20th centuries. On this tour, you’ll learn about the area’s history, hearing tales of the Gaelic chieftains as you ride around Killarney National Park. Ross Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Killarney House Gadens are a few of the landmarks on the route.

The natural wonders of the Dingle Peninsula are scenic yet scattered, which can make visiting them independently feel like a challenge. Instead, travel with ease between Killarney and some of Ireland’s most beautiful coastal features on this full-day tour. Absorb sweeping vistas of cliffs and coastlines sculpted by the Atlantic Ocean, and check off highlights including Inch Beach and the town of Dingle.

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.