Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Killarney, Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
·
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
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.
- This horseback ride offers a new way to explore Killarney National Park
- Boots, helmets, and riding gear are all provided for your convenience
- Admire spectacular lakes, mountains, and other park highlights
- This tour is suited to beginners and experienced riders alike
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
1
Killarney National Park
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
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- 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 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
Supplied by
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
My mom and I had the absolute best time. Our guides were lovely, the horses were quite calm and perfect beginners, and the views were stunning the whole time. I would absolutely recommend booking this experience!
Reviews
4.9
based on 95 reviews
Review summary
Last 12 months
26 reviews
Select a theme to learn more
Travelers consistently praise the tour guides for their friendliness, knowledge, and patience, noting effective group management and supportive, personable instruction. The natural landscape viewing is frequently highlighted for its stunning lakes, mountains, and wildlife, with the park’s panoramic scenery considered a major attraction. Overall, the combination of expert guidance and breathtaking views creates a well-regarded experience.
Was this helpful?
Traveler reviews summarised by AI
Sort by: Most insightful
This was such a fun and iconic Irish experience. I loved it and so did my daughter, the Killarney National apart is so beautiful with views of the lake on horseback.
We really enjoyed the horses. The guides were nice, but portions of the trail were shared with vehicles and joggers, so it wasn’t quite as peaceful and serene as I had imagined.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Angel
We are delighted you enjoyed the horses and yes,, as this trail does go through the highly scenic Killarney National Park, it is open to the public to use too. So at times, we do share soem parts of the trail with other uses.
The staff was helpful and very nice. The horse was gentle. ,2 hours was a bit long for me, but I am 71 years old. I had a hard time dismounting. There was not much information/ discourse about the park...when the young girl did talk, she was in front and my son and I could not hear her. Overall, the ride was nice and it was a great way to see alot of this beautiful park.
Horses are very settled and easy to handle. Because most of the horses on our ride were white and we rode through mud and water they appeared to be not groomed well. This is NOT the case as they ride the same route more than once daily and their legs understandably are muddy. Our guides were AWSOME and helped with anything and everything. Cudos to them! Well worth the price of admission!
This was such an amazing experience. Definitely arrive early to get set up with boots, helmet, and get matched with a horse. Set up takes a little while. The views were spectacular and the park is so beautiful. I would definitely recommend this to others and do it again myself.
It was absolutely beautiful! The park is stunning and we saw plenty of deer. The views from the top hill down to the lake is worth the whole ride honestly! Cookie was a lovely horse, the guides were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and THANKFULLY we were split into smaller groups and I was with people who could mostly ride. There was one other experienced rider in the group so we were able to do some lovely trot sets in spots! Not just your average ‘nose to tail’ ride which I was supremely grateful for. Not sure if the inexperienced group did trot sets so I’m not sure if it’s standard but it was definitely a welcome relief for an experienced rider!
Great 2 hour horseback ride thru the beautiful National Park! Every view was incredible!! The horses were so well behaved and the guides were great. Would def recommend!!
The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and were able to get all of us up on the right horses
The guides were personable and nice and ride was perfect!
What a beautiful calm ride through the park! The guides are knowledgeable and patient! Great hospitality.
Everyone was friendly and helpful the sites were great. We had a beautiful day to ride. With mountains and clouds in background it was a postcard picture
The ride was so beautiful and so relaxing
The girls that led our ride were so sweet and did a great job!
Had a wonderful experience riding through Kilkenny National Park with Amy and Sarah, two fun and friendly guides. A beautiful day with gorgeous scenery.
Not only were the sights to see absolutely stunning but our guides and horses were friendly and knowledgeable.
We enjoyed this two hour tour so much this was our second time!
The horses are extremely well behaved. Guides are very friendly. And the scenery/views… breathtaking.
10/10 would recommend!!!
Park was beautiful, guides and horses were excellent. Horse riding isn't for me, but my wife is really big on it and she and her horse riding friends had a great time.
My mom and I had the absolute best time. Our guides were lovely, the horses were quite calm and perfect beginners, and the views were stunning the whole time. I would absolutely recommend booking this experience!
Would had given 5 but we really wanted to hear more information about the areas we were seeing during the ride.
As a person who has never ridden a horse, Aidan (our tour guide) was extremely patient snd kind. We had a wonderful time and will remember this experience as a highlight of our Ireland trip. Also, be prepared for the rain!
Had a lovely time! Red deer and sika deer plentiful and the cool morning really showed the Irish beauty of the park. Jade, Aiden and the other girl ( apologies forgot your name) did an excellent job handling a large group of 11. I am a a beginner and felt very comfortable on Leo. The horses knew what to do without much guidance at all. Looking forward to returning for another ride.
Really relaxing experience. It didn’t rain on my horse back trip. Personally, I don’t think it would have been as fun if it rained but enjoyed the scenery, the quiet and the horses. Definitely recommend if you enjoy horseback riding and beautiful scenery. I am
Also a beginner (have only ridden horses 5x) and it was very easy to do. No issues if you are a beginner.
All was fine at the riding stable. Two hour ride at a walk only. The horses were very docile. It would have been nicer to have gotten out of a walk
Had a great time on the ride. The young women guides were great. All of the horses looked well taken care of and were well behaved.
Beautiful horses who take you through this beautiful forest. The guides were lovely and so was the entire experience.
Today’s tour through Beautiful Killarney National Park was so much fun! 🤩 My horse was Ray, the boss of all of the other horses. Such a ham!🤣 We were behind Isla, from Sweden. Isla was a delight! We chatted & enjoyed the scenery. The group’s leader , Anna was fun & witty. Was a relaxed atmosphere & can’t beat the scenery in beautiful Ireland. Lovely people on my tour. Thank you so much! 🌈✨☘️🐴🇮🇪
Wonderful tour through the national park. Deer scattered throughout the park and the scenery was beautiful. The horses are very healthy and well cared for and the staff very helpful.
If you’re an animal lover, this is for you.
Every time we travel we look for a ride. This one was the best! Beautiful scenery and the ride was geared for each person’s ability. We highly recommend this experience!
Knowledgeable staff, great for all levels of experience, trail ride provided lots of great views and wildlife sightings.
Great morning ride. Well mannered horses. Competent staff. Beautiful views of park. Beginner riders felt comfortable.
The whole experience was wonderful. The guides were kind, attentive and friendly. The scenery was like out of a picture book. The stable even provides boots for riders. Would strongly recommend this for anyone visiting the area!
The stables do a fantastic job of matching you with an appropriate horse and they ensure that you get to have a canter if you are capable. It was a beautiful way to experience they National park and learn some of the history.
I would have loved the opportunity to purchase a t-shirt or polo as a memento of my ride. Something with the stable name and a picture of my horse Sophie or of the scenery.
Member Pricing
From
$189.56
per personWas $199.54(-5%)
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Member Pricing
Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.
95
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$199.54
$189.56
5% savings
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Attractions in Killarney, Ireland
- Gougane Barra Tours & Tickets
- Torc Waterfall Tours & Tickets
- Skellig Michael Tours & Tickets
- Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms Tours & Tickets
- Killarney National Park Tours & Tickets
- Ladies View Tours & Tickets
- Derrynane House Tours & Tickets
- Muckross Abbey Tours & Tickets
- Ross Castle Tours & Tickets
- Blarney Castle & Gardens Tours & Tickets
- Derrynane Beach Tours & Tickets
- Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín) Tours & Tickets