Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)

Description

The Park Explorer Tour is the only half day tour of Killarney National Park. It is a great opportunity for families or those on a tight schedule to visit areas of the Park that they might not find themselves.

The tours has 3 elements; a bus tour, a boat tour and a 5km walk through the National Park. Along the way, passengers will visit the monastic ruins on Innisfallen Island, the beautiful café in Dinis Cottage and have a chance to see the biggest bird of prey in Europe; the White Tailed Eagle.

The walk through the National Park is on a road that is closed to any motor traffic and has Lake views on both sides. The walk is along a sealed, flat road and there is no rush because the bus has multiple departure times from Muckross House.

At the end of the walk, passengers can enjoy exploring Muckross House and Gardens, have lunch at the lovely Restaurant before catching the bus back to Killarney (15 minutes), departure times are as follows: 1.02pm, 2.02pm, 3.02pm, 4.40pm, 5.30pm.

Included / Excluded
  • Bus and Boat transport
  • Meals are not included in the tour price.
  • The tours of either Ross Castle or Muckross House are not included in the tour price.
Start / End Locations

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Accessibility
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants required to sit on laps
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Operated by:

Killarney Day Tour

About operator:

Killarney Day Tour is the historic day tour operator in Killarney, Ireland, offering iconic trips to Killarney National Park, Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, and more. With a heritage of over 250 years, the company operates from Old Weir Lodge and provides a range of guided experiences. Official site: killarneydaytour.com. Google rating: 4.7/5 from 77 reviews; TripAdvisor: 4.6/5 from 92 reviews. Open daily 8:00–18:00. Contact: +353 87 261 7967. Follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook for updates and bookings.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 240 minutes - 300 minutes
  • Trip difficulty: Moderate
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