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Gap of Dunloe - Boat Only & Self Guided Hike - Reen Pier
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Gap of Dunloe - Boat Only & Self Guided Hike - Reen Pier

By Gap of Dunloe Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $40 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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Overview
  • Amazing views across the lakes and through the Gap of Dunloe
  • Learn Killarney's incredible history
  • A must do when in Killarney

Activity location

    • Lord Brandon's Cottage, Gearhameen, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Please meet your tour guide at Reen Pier, near Ross Castle. Follow the signs to Reen Pier Boat Tours. Pier (Near Ross Castle, Reen House, Reen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
    • Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lord Brandon's Cottage, Gearhameen, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Please meet your tour guide at Reen Pier, near Ross Castle. Follow the signs to Reen Pier Boat Tours. Pier (Near Ross Castle, Reen House, Reen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
    • Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland

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Gap of Dunloe : Hike & Boat - Lord Brandon's cottage
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Travel through the historic lakes of Killarney on an open boat, after hiking through the famous Gap of Dunloe.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$39.87 x 2 Adults$79.74
Total
Price is $79.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThe boat journey is included in the price of the ticket. Please note you will need to arrange your own transport to Reen Pier and from Kate Kearney's back to Killarney. If you don't have your own transport, please consider the Bus & Boat tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up and drop off is not included. If you require pick up and drop off please select the Bus & Boat Tour.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

The boat departs at Reen Pier near Ross Castle at 11am and takes you to Lord Brandons Cottage (1h 30 minutes)

You will travel in an open roof boat with a cover if needed.

Your journey through the Gap of Dunloe is self guided (you can’t get lost)

Please allow 2.5 to 3 hours to hike through the Gap, it is 7 miles (12km) in length. The terrain is hilly and picturesque,
the highest elevation is 840ft

If you wish, feel free to bring your own picnic lunch

Points of Interest

Purple Mountain
Dinish Island
Lord Brandons Cottage
Innisfallen Island
Augher Lake
Black Lough
Macgillycuddy's Reeks
Head of the Gap
Journey End

The Gap walk normally ends at Kate Kearneys Cottage. Great place for some traditional food and drinks.

Weather conditions:

Sometimes the tour is done is reverse to suit weather conditions
If the water level is low, please be careful as the short walk from the boat to path can be tricky and may not be suitable for passengers with mobility issues or walking difficulties

What to bring
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lord Brandon's Cottage, Gearhameen, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Please meet your tour guide at Reen Pier, near Ross Castle. Follow the signs to Reen Pier Boat Tours. Pier (Near Ross Castle, Reen House, Reen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
    • Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Lord Brandon's Cottage, Gearhameen, Beaufort, Co. Kerry, Ireland | Please meet your tour guide at Reen Pier, near Ross Castle. Follow the signs to Reen Pier Boat Tours. Pier (Near Ross Castle, Reen House, Reen, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
    • Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland