Killarney National Park Tour: Explore Scenic Vistas in a Traditional Jaunting Car
4.9
55 Ratings
Killarney
Experience the beauty of Killarney National Park on a traditional Jaunting car tour. Explore scenic vistas, visit the famous Abbey, and enjoy stunning lake views. Perfect for rainy days!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Muckross Abbey - Visit the ancient yew tree growing from inside Muckross Abbey
- Killarney National Park - Immerse yourself in nature as we travel through this beautiful National Park that’s listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site
- Lakes of Killarney - See stunning views across the famous lakes of Killarney
What's Included
- Free parking
- Professional guide
- On-board commentary & history
- All fees and/or taxes included
Additional Information
If you’d like, we can arrange for your pickup in the town of Killarney.
Experience the charm of Killarney by traveling in a traditional Jaunting car!
~Assured Scenic Beauty~
This tour gives you an inside look at the stunning Killarney National Park, presenting to you amazing landscapes. We’ll also take you to visit the renowned Abbey situated within the park.
The paths we traverse on our horse-drawn ‘Jaunting car’ can’t be accessed by automobiles and offer some of the region’s most awe-inspiring views.
Take in the lake vistas across Killarney’s biggest lake against the backdrop of the magnificent Kerry Mountains!! It’s no surprise this locale is acknowledged as a UNESCO world heritage site! ☘️️
Furthermore, our carriages are equipped with wool blankets and are covered to make sure all passengers stay cozy & dry during chiller or rainy weather conditions.
This is a delightful activity ideal for drizzly days
Location
Shepherds Lodge B&B
Loretto Road
Our horses love treats and you can bring them some apples or carrots to feed them if you like.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Jane_k
May 31, 2024
The jaunting tour added... - The jaunting tour added to our dream trip. Really appreciated the hospitality before the tour and the information given during the tour. Thank you! Mary, Dawn, and Jane
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Barbara_n
May 30, 2024
Jaunting tour was lovely! - Definitely recommend this wonderful tour! We loved Damien and Maggie too! So relaxing and informative. Love the history “lesson”.
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Pat_j
May 30, 2024
History & Laughs! - Damian was a deep fountain of historical knowledge and clever wit. The hour passed too quick. Thoroughly recommend.
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Lisahr1241gy
May 29, 2024
Highly recommend! - We had the best time. Our two girls especially loved the ride, and Damien was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Annette_c
May 20, 2024
Fantastic - We had a great time on the Jaunting car.We loved hearing the stories and the history shared with us by the guide. Paddy the horse was so well behaved.
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Mary_c
May 19, 2024
A lovely tour. - The tour was lovely. We visited the national park and the ruins of an abbey. The guide, Damian was very knowledgeable and super friendly. I enjoyed every moment of the tour. Also the tour guide Damian gave me a lot of suggestions for things to do in Ireland.
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Terrencek754
May 5, 2024
Fun experience - We booked a jaunting car tour for Saturday, April 27th with McCarthys based on online reviews. It far exceeded our expectations. Damien, our guide/driver, was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. We enjoyed talking with him and would highly recommend McCarthy Killarney carriage rides.
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Jill
May 3, 2024
If you only do one thing in Killarney this is it! - If I could give Damien and his horse Molly ten stars I would. Damien couldn’t have been nicer or friendlier and he provided so much information about the park and its history, as well as some Irish history as well. The park itself is indescribably beautiful. I had high expectations and both Damien and the park exceeded them a hundred fold. Everywhere you look the beauty of the park is breathtaking. As soon as you think you’ve seen it all there is more beauty around the bend. 100% must do. Be sure to ask for Damien!
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Famir_s
Apr 30, 2024
Damien was very friendly... - Damien was very friendly and knowledgeable. In no hurry to finish the tour. Took his time and we had fun and enjoyed the tour
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Btenglish
May 14, 2024
Killarney Jaunting car ride - We just walked up to the area where all of the jaunting cars were and asked for a ride. You don't need to book this ahead of time. The ride takes you through a portion of the park. IT's nice enough. The driver told us a story or two and gave us some of the history. We saw the deer, the lake, the castle (from a distance). Overall it was a nice little ride. We saved money by not booking ahead. He asked for 15 euros per person and we took all six in the same carriage.
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