Please note that any of our tours can also be done in the reverse direction.
Backpacker Walker Tour
Please allow 2.5 to 3 hours to hike through the Gap. It is 7 miles (12km) in length, the terrain is hilly, highest elevation is 840ft. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring a rain jacket and/or sunblock, you will need one or the other or both!
For those wishing to do the tour in reverse, Boat departs Lord Brandon’s Cottage at 2pm.
Booking information
Please note, we require 24 hour advance notice of any cancellation in order for passengers to receive a full refund.
Bike on Boat (not including bike rental)
Bike rental is not included in the cost of the tour.
Please note there are no bike rentals available at the pier. It takes approximately 15 minutes to cycle from the bike hire shop to Ross Castle (Reen Pier, just to the right of Ross Castle, red boats, depart at 11am). If you require any assistance, you may come to our office first, located at O’Connor’s Traditional Pub (7 High Street) and we will direct you from here.
The Gap of Dunloe is a 7 mile (12km) journey in length, the terrain is hilly, highest elevation is 840ft. From Kate Kearney’s Cottage to KIllarney town centre is approximately 12km. This is mostly on flat ground, with some of the road trail.
For those wishing to do the tour in reverse, the boat departs Lord Brandon’s Cottage at 2pm.
Booking information
It takes approximately 15 minutes to cycle from the bike hire shop to Ross Castle (Reen Pier, just to the right of Ross Castle, red boats, depart at 11am). If you require any assistance, you may come to our office first, located at O’Connor’s Traditional Pub (7 High Street) and we will direct you from here.
Please note, we require 24 hour advance notice of any cancellation in order for passengers to receive a full refund.
Bus & Boat Tour
Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). For those who may chose not to walk Jaunting cart’s are available at Kate Kearney’s Cottage & Lord Brandon’s Cottage, cost is €25 per person to be paid in cash on the day. The Jaunting cart’s take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to travel the 7 mile (12km) journey through the Gap.
Booking information
Please note, we require 24 hour advance notice of any cancellation in order for passengers to receive a full refund.
Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour
Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle . Jaunting cart’s are available at Kate Kearney’s Cottage & Lord Brandon’s Cottage. The Jaunting cart’s take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to travel the 7 mile (12km) journey through the Gap.
Booking information
Please note, we require 24 hour advance notice of any cancellation in order for passengers to receive a full refund.
Family Bus & Boat Ticket – (2 Adults & 2 Children under 12)
Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). For those who may chose not to walk Jaunting cart’s are available at Kate Kearney’s Cottage & Lord Brandon’s Cottage, cost is €25 per person to be paid in cash on the day. The Jaunting cart’s take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to travel the 7 mile (12km) journey through the Gap.