Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.
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Killarney, Ireland
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Book a horseback experience that’s suitable for different riding abilities
- Save space when you pack, and use hats and boots provided by the stables
- Explore the wild terrain of Killarney National Park with ease on a horse
- Meet like-minded horse lovers in a small group that’s capped at 16 riders
What's Included
- Horse, guide, riding helmet and boots.
- Food and drinks.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ballydowny, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 FN32, Ireland
The Riding Stables are located just 1.5 miles (2km) west of Killarney Town on the ‘Ring of Kerry’ / Dingle Road’ towards Killorglin (the next town). Situated on the right hand side of the road, with a large stone entrance to a Red Brick Stable Building clearly sign posted ‘Riding Stables’.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time to prepare for the ride. The ride will leave promptly and not wait for late comers. No refund for late comers.
- Please note children need to be 8 years and older to take a ride. Children under 8 years will not be allowed to ride
- Please provide the children's ages, this will assist us with horse selection.
- To best match each rider with the most suitable horse available, riders will be asked for their weight, height and riding experience levels: i.e: beginner, intermediate (10 years plus regular riding) or experienced (15 years plus regular riding).
- There is a maximum weight limit of 20 stone/280lbs/127kgs.
- All participants must be able to mount a horse with relative ease and not have any medical conditions which may be adversely affected with the riding of a horse.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Featured review
Kayla_A
We loved our experience horseback riding! We arrived ~ 30 minutes early and sat in the stables enjoying the peace and quiet. We got checked in quickly and without hassle and the guides got some information from us and then selected horses for us. The guided tour was wonderful with several guides checking on our group along the way to make sure everyone was doing well. This ride may be frustrating for avid riders - many of the horses are all whoa and it's a job to make them keep up. For novice riders, it was great. Even our advanced riders enjoyed it despite the lagging horses due to the beautiful area we rode through including a herd of deer! Can't recommend this enough.
Reviews
4.8
based on 87 reviews
Lisa_G, Mar 2026
Booked the horse riding experience for my family as a surprise for my daughter’s 9th birthday. We were a few minutes late, battling construction road work, but the staff were very gracious and patient with us. My daughter was over joyed she was able to ride her own horse! The views were incredible and my horse, Dylan, was a giant gentleman. We will be back again.
Maria_H, Oct 2025
This was an awesome experience. The views were incredible and the staff and horses were amazing. This is a must do activity.
Tracy_M, Sep 2025
Horsebackriding in the Killarney National Park, our guides, horses and scenery were all excellent!!!
Kendall_R, Aug 2025
Wonderful, scenic trek. Very beginner friendly if you have little experience with horses. I rode on Diamond and she was sweet and sassy. The guides were extremely friendly and made the trek fun!
Montana_H, Aug 2025
Horseback riding through Killarney National Park was an unforgettable experience. The scenery—mountains, lakes, and forests—was absolutely breathtaking, and the guides made everything easy and enjoyable. We even came across a group of lounging Red Deer! A perfect way to take in Ireland’s natural beauty. Highly recommended!
Christine_H, Aug 2025
The Killarney National Park Horseback riding staff were very friendly and helpful. They provide helmets and boots for the ride. Careful consideration is given for the best horse for your horseback riding experience level. Our horses were well trained and comfortable for our morning, one hour ride through the breathtaking Killarney National Park. We rode past herds of deer which were quite unfazed by us. We mostly walked the horses but had a few opportunities to trot. We loved this activity and highly recommend it!
Harold_M, Aug 2025
Get comfortable and watch that sunset definitely not to be missed . Pinky the dog is one special lady
Mary_S, Aug 2025
The scenery was beautiful and we were able to see deer and wildlife up close. It was wonderful and the guides were very knowledgeable.
Tessa_v, Jul 2025
I had a fantastic outdoor ride with friendly guidance. I even got the chance to gallop for a bit, even though it was a walking group. The scenery is incredibly beautiful; we even came across a herd of deer. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Ernest_A, Jul 2025
Beautiful trail ride through National Park with lots of deer. Horses were well behaved. We even got to trot twice! Don’t miss this activity when in Killarney.
Theresa_R, Jul 2025
Advise people to book directly through the owner,The fees that were added were robbery.When I arrived at the stable the fee for riding was 70.00$ I was charged 110 per person.I could understand a transaction fee this was robbery
Robert_C, Jul 2025
Guise are front back and sides to help and for safety. Only wished they talked a bit less so that we could enjoy park and herd of deer we passed.
Kevin_W, May 2025
Our family enjoyed our ride very much. The staff, horses, and scenery were all wonderful! We would recommend!
Kayla_A, May 2025
We loved our experience horseback riding! We arrived ~ 30 minutes early and sat in the stables enjoying the peace and quiet. We got checked in quickly and without hassle and the guides got some information from us and then selected horses for us. The guided tour was wonderful with several guides checking on our group along the way to make sure everyone was doing well. This ride may be frustrating for avid riders - many of the horses are all whoa and it's a job to make them keep up. For novice riders, it was great. Even our advanced riders enjoyed it despite the lagging horses due to the beautiful area we rode through including a herd of deer! Can't recommend this enough.
Shelby_V, May 2025
My favorite experience in Ireland! Gorgeous scenery, friendly guides, and beautiful horces. We were beginners and had no trouble with the ride. Must do!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks for the great review Shelby! So glad you enjoyed this wonderful horse riding experience in Killarney National Park. The 1 hour ride is perfect for beginners.
Contessa_T, May 2025
Wonderful! Wish we had longer but the horses and staff we great. Seeing just a bit of the national forest was nice. They red tail deer we cool.
Bridget_T, Mar 2025
Matched us well with some wonderful horses! I went with my partner and we ended up being the only people in our tour group. The route was beautiful and our guide was very informational! Perfect way to get a glimpse of the national park!
Sean_M, Mar 2025
The riding school was professional and also made you feel very welcome, the horses are well looked after and behave amazing. By far one of the best things you can ever do.
Shanna_S, Feb 2025
Excellent experience with skillful, instructive ride leaders. Gorgeous views and lovingly maintained and sweet horses.
Jennifer_T, Nov 2024
The girls at the stable were friendly and helpful and found the perfect horses for us. The view were absolutely spectacular and it seemed as if we were riding in a watercolor painting. They took pictures for us, made sure we were comfortable and provided an experience of a life time! So easy to get to from the Great Southern, easy parking too. Walking distance if we knew where we were going. Recommend this experience to anyone that loves the outdoors and riding horseback.
Brna_K, Nov 2024
Beautiful horses, beautiful views, very friendly staff. Great experience overall and lots of local information from the guide
Erin_H, Oct 2024
Sure a great experience! Would definitely do it again. Our tour guides were awesome and catered to both experienced riders and beginners.
Kristen_J, Sep 2024
Wonderful experience with kind, patient and knowledgeable tour guides! Beautiful scenery and sweet horses.
Catherine_B, Sep 2024
The Killarney Forest was beautifully enjoyed on horseback! Two of our three horses were not very cooperative so that was a challenge. We were asked to change our time to later but that did not suit us; they ended up accommodating our original tour time but it was a little rushed due to staffing issues. It may have also been the reason we ended up with last choice horses as a very large group of 20+ went out just prior to our small group. The guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We did really enjoy the experience overall and would recommend!!
Yvonne_M, Aug 2024
The ride was absolutely beautiful! The horses were gorgeous and well mannered. The horse that was I was on was named Honour, he was very nice and gentle.
Scott_H, Aug 2024
Mum and I greatly enjoyed our trot with Emily and Ashley (? Sorry) on Peter and Penny. Beautiful scenery and saw multiple red deer on different occasions throughout the hour. Peter loves to lower his head for some ferns unless you're firm with him. Highly recommended! Up up!!
jeanne_a, Aug 2024
The ride was great!! We loved it. The guides were so nice. And the horses were good . We will always remember it
Haley_B, Aug 2024
Loved this horseback riding tour in Killarney National Park. The park itself is stunning. All of the horses were so gentle and cute and the tour guides were great as well. I think 1 hour was the perfect amount of time. Would totally recommend!
Kae_A, May 2024
Amazing tour and had absolutely the sweetest tour guides. They did such an amazing job and very patient. Would 100 percent recommend and would do it again myself.
Jean_H, May 2024
This was a wonderful ride through Killarney National Park. The horses were great. We are both fairly inexperienced and were very comfortable with the horses Monty and Peter. The guides were very informative and helpful. The scenery was beautiful. I highly recommend this experience.
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