Kayak to Innisfallen island. Killarney. Guided. 2½ hours.

Killarney, Ireland

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Killarney National Park by kayak with this guided paddling tour. Meet your guide for a safety tutorial before heading out into one of Killarney’s famous lakes. Admire mountain and coastline views while kayaking to Innisfallen Island, then explore the ruins of the island’s 6th-century abbey. Learn about local history and see a variety of wildlife during this kayaking tour.

Go kayaking in Killarney National Park
Paddle out to an island with historic ruins
Learn about culture and history in County Kerry
Check out Killarney landmarks like Ross Castle

What's Included

Professional and experienced guide;
Wetsuit & buoyancy aid;
Kayak equipment (Double sit on top kayaks).

Food & drinks.
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ross Castle Car Park, Ross Road, Killarney
Reen, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Meet at Ross Castle, Lower Car Park, Ross Road, Killarney, County Kerry, V93 V304. Go to bottom/second car park, closest to Ross Castle and your guide will meet you there at the big dark blue van parked in the car park. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time to meet your guide and gear up.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:30 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Highly recommended to wear a correctly fitted life jacket when on or close to water.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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It was an absolute...

Kira_L, Aug 2026

It was an absolute highlight! Mick was accommodating to all ability levels and had so many wonderful stories to tell about the area and its history. Despite there never being a dull moment, it was a really peaceful experience on the water. Thank you for being so open and friendly! 10/10 highly recommend! No notes! :)

Fantastic Experience

Sheila_V, Jun 2026

The kayaking experience was fantastic! Mick was very welcoming and was extremely helpful. John and Ryan were our guides. They were phenomenal. The kayaking on the lake was fun. Exploring the island was unbelievable. We saw the ruins of the abbey We also were able to see 5 deer run across about 15 meters in front of us. The kayaking experience is something we will remember from out trip to Ireland

Informative and beautiful kayak tour

Kimberly_G, May 2026

We received fabulous information about the lake we’d kayaked and the surrounding area. The island was an amazing display of the lives of the monks who lived there. Our guides were informative, funny, helpful, and kept us safe the whole trip. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wishing to escape into nature and explore places you can’t see from a car. It was one of our favorite experiences of our trip to Ireland.

Great experience

Karen_H, May 2024

Mick was on time, had all the supplies we needed and was patient with us to get the fit right on the wetsuits. He gave us a brief lesson on kayaking. Once in the water he stayed close to us and gave encouragement and suggestions. He kept us at a nice, relaxing pace. He told stories and the history of what we were seeing. I would definitely recommend.