Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bus and Boat transport
- Lunch Meals are not included in the tour price.
- The tours of either Ross Castle or Muckross House are not included in the tour price.
Meeting Location
Demesne
Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ross Castle
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Innisfallen Island
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lough Leane (pass by)
Brickeen Bridge (pass by)
Meeting of the Waters
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-127876P6
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