Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
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From land to lake, experience the full range of scenery and history that Killarney has to offer and the best way to explore the Killarney National Park as well as the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Start onboard a traditional Jaunting Car and enjoy the unique beauty of Killarney National Park and its wildlife as you ramble through its tree-lined avenues before your arrival at Ross Castle. Learn about the history, legends and folklore of the area from your local Jarvey and also catch a glimpse of the Park’s unique wildlife including the Red Deer, the last native herd in Ireland.
On arrival at Ross Castle, you will be invited to board our Lake Cruiser and set upon a voyage through Killarney’s largest and most picturesque Lake, Lough Léin from the comfort of our glass-covered, heated vessel.
Immerse yourself in the unique ecosystem of the National Park with its glistening Lakeland and majestic mountains for miles and learn about the folklore and legends of the area as well as its landmarks
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ross Castle
11:00 Tour : You will start with Jaunting Car part (beside wooden bridge) followed by the lake cruise on the MV Lily of Killarney at 12:00 at the Ross Castle Pier. 12:00 Time: You start with the MV Lily of Killarney Cruise at the pier in front of Ross Castle followed by your Killarney Jaunting Car Tour (beside wooden bridge) @ 1:15 12:45 Time You will start with Jaunting Car part (beside wooden bridge) followed by the lake cruise on the MV Lily of Killarney at 12:00 at the Ross Castle Pier. 1:45 Time: You start with the MV Lily of Killarney Cruise at the pier in front of Ross Castle followed by your Killarney Jaunting Car Tour (beside wooden bridge) @ 2:45 2:15 Time: You will start with Jaunting Car part (beside wooden bridge) followed by the lake cruise on the MV Lily of Killarney at 3:15 at the Ross Castle Pier. 3:15 Time: You start with the MV Lily of Killarney Cruise at the pier in front of Ross Castle followed by your Killarney Jaunting Car Tour (beside wooden bridge) @ 4:15
What‘s Included
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
12.30 Jaunting & 13.45 Cruise
Guided Tour of National Park: Jaunting Car Tour with local Jarvey Guide and Lake Cruise with local Guide & Captain.
Duration: 2 hours
13:45 Cruise & 15:00 Jaunting
Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our Traditional Jaunting Car and Lake Cruise Combination Tour.
Jaunting Car & Lake Cruiser
12.00 Cruise & 13.15 Jaunting
Duration: 2 hours
Guided Tour of the Park
Jaunting Car & Lake Cruiser
11.00 Jaunting & 12.00 Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
14:15 Jaunting & 15:15 Cruise
Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our Traditional Jaunting Car and Lake Cruise Combination Tour.
Killarney National Park
Jaunting Car & Lake Cruise
10.30 Cruise & 11.45 Jaunting
Duration: 2 hours
15:15 Cruise & 16:15 Jaunting
Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our Traditional Jaunting Car and Lake Cruise Combination Tour.
Killarney National Park: From land to lake, experience the full range of scenery and history that Killarney has to offer
9:30 Jaunting & 10.30 Cruise
Guided Tour of National Park: Following Cruise, enjoy a guided tour of Killarney National Park with Jarvey Guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Killarney National Park: From land to lake, experience the full range of scenery and history that Killarney has to offer
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Innisfallin
Kathleen N,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The pony trap men give a different tour...ask could questions to get a deeper trip. Lewis and his horse Bailey gave a good tour.
Jaunting car is worth time
jenniferoI1665UV,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our jaunting car driver, Raymond was loads of fun and full of information. Would highly recommend the jaunting car. The lake boat trip was fine and the captain was knowledgeable, just not my favorite part of time in Killarney.
Experience Ireland by Boat and Horse!!
davidwI6636FZ,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Highly recommend adding these two unique "views" of Ireland to your journey! Rain or shine, the Jaunting experience is a must. Our tour guide David was a fascinating young lad and hard worker! His knowledge of the park, of horses and the Irish culture was a real treat and kept us engaged. And our horse Joey was also a good boy! lol. Our cruise then gave us sights of Killarney national park that you just can't get anyway else. Pictures to last a life time. We did wish the Boat driver spoke a little more often to the passengers, but generally a delightful ride!
Lewis (jaunting tour) was...
Abbe M,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lewis (jaunting tour) was charming with lovely information about the park, the mountains, horses and nearby area. The boat ride was spectacular to see the views from the boat.
Fun tour with kids
Katie Pfeff,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My kids (4 and 7yrs) and I had the best time seeing Ross Castle and the park in the Jaunting car tour! Michael was absolutely amazing and learned so much about the area! He was very accommodating to me and my kids and we really enjoyed our time. The boat ride was very relaxing and David was very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
Had a wonderful...
Kathryn P,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful experience with the jaunting horse car ride and boat tour! Recommend for families wanting to see Killarney!
Calvin and Nancy—Rain or shine a ride to remember
Julie E,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park with Calvin and his lovely horse, Nancy. Despite the rainy weather, we came prepared—and thankfully, the jaunting car is covered and has warm blankets, so it was a comfortable experience. It’s what you’d expect in Ireland. Calvin, a Killarney local, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history and local insight throughout the ride. What made it even more special was knowing that Calvin is continuing a family tradition, just like the enduring presence of Ross Castle itself. This ride wasn’t just scenic—it felt like stepping into a living piece of Killarney’s heritage. Highly recommend this experience, rain or shine! We were not disappointed!!
Pleasant tour, arrive significantly earlier than you think you need to.
Marlana L,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00If you are going to do this experience, arrive at least half hour+ early. They don't let you know that parking is a nightmare and you really have to dig through emails to find the exact meeting location-which is past the wooden bridge to the right of the Ross Castle. My ticket read "12:45", but when I arrived at 12:41, I was already getting a phone call saying our group was late. The ticket should reflect the time that you need to arrive. Because we were "late", our coach tour was cut short. Admittedly the entire group ended up present at 12:50 since we were traveling with an 83 year old...but had the description of the meeting point been mentioned in other than just one email (which I had to dig through extensively to even find the meeting location), and had the ticket time said the correct thing, instead of 15 minutes later than the supposed start time, there would have been more to enjoy. The coach trip itself was pretty and the guide was great, we were just disappointed it was cut so short (it ended slightly after 1pm, and the boat ride didn't begin until 1:45). The boat ride was pleasant, but it was very hot out that day. If you are doing the boat portion, make sure you find a seat next to a window that can open (the first row of seats doesn't have that option). Our captain went super slow on calm waters, so no need to be worried if someone is apprehensive about getting on a boat. He gave us lots of details about local history etc. It was a nice little tour.
Great experience
Invinoverit,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovely boat trip - beautiful scenery and relaxed, humorous commentary from captain . Jaunting a magical experience for kids- our driver had a warm manner. All in the setting of stunning scenery
Perfect amount if...
Nadine G,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect amount of activity for a family with young children. Horse drawn buggy ride was narrated by our driver, Michael. His lovely accent and manner was calming as we travelled through the wood forest of the National Park. We came upon deer, mother and baby, and other deer scattered in the woods and fields. Great ride with a mix of trotting, walking and pauses along the way. On to the boat ride, a covered roof and very steady boat with narration around the lake. The perfect amount of time for those who are not “tour” people.
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