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Killarney National Park Jaunting Car Tour with Views of Ross Castle and Lakes of Killarney
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Killarney National Park Jaunting Car Tour with Views of Ross Castle and Lakes of Killarney

by McCarthys Killarney Carriage Rides

1 hour
Killarney
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€86.31€95.90Save 10%
2 adults × €43.16
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This is a one-hour jaunting car tour through Killarney National Park that follows park routes inaccessible to regular cars. The tour offers mountain and lake views, including sights of Carrauntoohil Mountain, the Lakes of Killarney, and Innishfallon Island. Participants can choose a route stopping at Ross Castle either for a walk around its grounds or at the lakeshore for photos and views. The tour starts and ends at Deenagh Lodge Tea Cottage, near St. Mary’s Cathedral, where guests can enjoy tea, coffee, or snacks. The tour is conducted in small groups with a professional guide who provides on-board commentary covering history and folklore. Woolen blankets are available for colder weather, and guests may bring carrots or apples to feed the horses pulling the jaunting car. This route covers about 25,000 acres of the National Park and includes panoramic views across the lakes and mountains.

Highlights

One-hour jaunting car tour inside Killarney National Park
Views of Ross Castle with optional stop for walking or photos
Scenic sights of Carrauntoohil Mountain and Lakes of Killarney
Tour starts and ends at Deenagh Lodge Tea Cottage
Professional guide with history and folklore commentary
Woolen blankets provided and option to feed horses

What's included

Professional guide
On-board commentary
History and folklore information

Itinerary

1

Ross Castle

The tour offers a choice between a direct route to Ross Castle with a stop for a walk around the grounds or a lakeside stop overlooking the castle for photos and views.

10 min

2

Killarney National Park

The jaunting car travels through about 25,000 acres of the National Park, following routes inaccessible to regular vehicles.

45 min

3

Carrauntoohil Mountain

The route includes views of Carrauntoohil Mountain, which is Ireland’s tallest mountain.

4

Lakes of Killarney

Participants see scenic views across the Lakes of Killarney during the tour.

5

Innishfallon Island

While touring the park, guests see views of Innishfallon Island.

6

St. Mary's Cathedral

Located near the meeting point, the cathedral is Ireland’s second tallest and visible from the start of the tour.

7

Deenagh Lodge Tea Cottage

The tour begins and ends at Deenagh Lodge Tea Cottage, a place suitable for tea, coffee, or snacks.

Meeting point

Our usual pickup point right across from the Cathedral in Killarney. We often meet people here as there is free parking in the Cathedral carpark, the entrance to the park is just across the road from the cathedral. *Please arrive 15mins early if your driving and need time to park*

End point

Our usual pickup point right across from the Cathedral in Killarney. We often meet people here as there is free parking in the Cathedral carpark, the entrance to the park is just across the road from the cathedral. *Please arrive 15mins early if your driving and need time to park*

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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