The Main Tours from Killarney
Killarney is the natural base for these tours whether by car or coach. The Killarney Hotels location enables you to organise all tours, most of which can be booked the previous day.Our Special offers ensures you will be collected at our lounge at 10.00 am in the morning and returned again in the afternoon
| Tours | Time in Hours |
| Killarney Highlights Tour | 3 |
| Gap of Dunloe | 7 |
| Ring of Kerry | 7 |
| Dingle & Slea Head | 6 |
| Beara Peninsula | 6 |
| Jaunting Car trips / Boat trips | 1 |
Killarney Highlights Tour
The beauty of Killarney has been the inspiration of poets, scholars and painters for many centuries. Its natural aspects and clean environment is unchanged since it was traversed by many literary greats - Tennyson and Wordsworth and Macauly. The Killarney Hotels ideal location enables you to relive the past with a visit to Muckross House and Gardens - a magnificent Victorian Mansion where the elegantly furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the landed gentry. See the National Park and The Lakes of Killarney by traditional jaunting car from here. Nearby witness the lifestyles and farming traditions of a rural working community in the 1930s carrying out their daily tasks. Nature lovers will enjoy the historical Knockreer House and Gardens for its beautiful fauna and flora, a short stroll from the Cathedral in Killarney.
The Killarney Local Highlights tour takes approximately 3 hours, taking in all of the key local attractions:
- Agdadoe and Knockreer - panoramic view of Killarney Lake district.
- Kate Kearney's Cottage - Gateway to the Gap of Dunloe
- Ross Castle - 15th century authentically restored Castle
- Muckross House - Magnificent Victorian mansion, Gardens, & Traditional Farms
- Torc Waterfall & Lake Views
Gap of Dunloe
Travel through the Gap of Dunloe, by the famous Kate Kearneys Cottage, past Echo Lake, arriving at Lord Brandons former Cottage. Complete the journey by traditional open boat, through the Long Range to the Meeting of the Waters. Here shoot the rapids and onto the Lower Lake and Ross Castle. This is arguably the most varied tour in Ireland. It is of approximately 7 hours duration. The day begins with a coach ride to Kate Kearney's Cottage where, after partaking of suitable refreshments, the visitor then travels through the 7 mile Gap of Dunloe Mountain Pass on horseback, horse drawn trap or on foot if so desired, to Lord Brandon's Cottage on the shore of the Upper Lake. Lunch can then be had before departing by boat through each of Killarney's three lakes, arriving at the 15th century Ross Castle, where your coach awaits to return you to Killarney and the comfort of the hotel. Ring of Kerry
On the Ring of Kerry, you will drive through the most impressive landscapes in Western Europe, much with spectacular Atlantic coastal scenery. Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in the mild climate due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. Here a vista can change in a moment of light and shade, leaving you with an unforgettable impression. The Ring of Kerry is the most renowned Day Tour in Ireland. Throughout its 110 miles and 7 hour duration, the visitor will travel around the McGillicuddy's Reeks and the Iveragh peninsula, along the breathtaking Atlantic Coast, Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, returning to Killarney through the famed Molls Gap, Ladies View and Killarney National Park. The route includes the lovely coastal villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem and the thriving market towns of Killorglin and Caherciveen.
The beautiful town of Kenmare is included in some tours and is a must for the independent traveller. The Ring embraces many points of historic and archaeological interest such as Caherciveen Heritage Centre, The Skellig Experience (Valentia Island) Derrynane House, prehistoric Staigue Fort and Kenmare Heritage Centre. Dingle & Slea Head
Slea Head is Europe's most westerly point and its outlying historic Blasket Islands are known locally as the 'next parish to America'. The unsurpassed beauty of its rugged coastline and landscape inspired the famous film director David Lead, to shoot his epic film 'Ryans Daughter' on location in the Dingle Peninsula. The landscape is dotted with ancient historic sites and early Christian dwellings such as Gallorus Oratory - a 9th century Christian Oratory, Beehive huts - early christian monks dwellings, and the Blasket Islands Interpretative Centre. The tours pass Miltown and Castlemaine before arriving at the beautiful fishing harbour town of Dingle, home of Dingle Oceanworld and Irelands famous dolphin - 'Fungi' The duration of the tour is approximately 6 hours. Beara peninsula
The Beara Peninsula lies in the very South West of Ireland. The Beara Peninsula is bordered by the waters of Bantry Bay, Kenmare Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Beara is dominated by the Caha Mountains, which run down the middle of the peninsula from end to end. With its rocky mountains, glacial lakes and rugged coastline, Beara is an area of great scenic beauty. The principal villages and towns in Beara are Allihies, Ardgroom, Castletownbere, Eyeries and Glengarriff. You will pass through the Healy Pass, see Dursey Island and many archaeological sites. The Beara Way is a long-distance walking route of 208 km that winds its way through the peninsula. The peninsula has some stunning scenery and is one of Irelands real gems. Follow us on 
