Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie
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⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our priority.
Our mountain guides are the very best, the most experienced and competent, most truly passionate and of course not to mention, best “fun”. We only employ those with an extensive local knowledge and who ooze a real & genuine passion for what they do so you can rely upon us to give you the very best and hugely memorable hiking & climbing experience and their expertise will help to lift your experience out of the ordinary. KerryClimbing have also been listed as #1 Outdoor Activity in Killarney for 8years !!! You are booking the best.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Waterproof Jacket AND Waterproof overtrousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential )
Comfortable Clothing ( STRICTLY NO JEANS / DENIM )
Rucksack
Hiking Boots
Water / Fluids & a packed lunch ( energy bars / jellies also recommended ! )
Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
Light Gloves ( Yes even in Summer it gets cold on the top! )
Sense of Adventure !!
Not suitable for anyone with low fitness or mobility issues
⚠️ Important: This is a strenuous 7-hour plus mountain climb. It involves steep, uneven, and rugged terrain with no trails. This experience is UNSUITABLE for casual walkers, people with heart or mobility issues, or those without prior mountain hiking experience. Participants over 65 must have significant RECENT experience with challenging hikes and be in excellent health. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking. Your safety is our top priority.
What To Expect
Carrantoohil
Guided Ascent of Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain: When you make an ascent with us you will not just be tagging along – we will share a wealth of historical, geological and natural history which these mountains have in abundance. We are very passionate about this area and it shows. Guests ages 16 and up can attend. It is worth mentioning before you proceed that any ascent of Ireland's highest mountain should only be undertaken if you feel you have the required level of fitness. You will be hiking over tough strenuous mountain terrain that does not have trails for at least 6 hours. The route is over 11 kmtrs long and within that there is 1000mtrs of ascent and decent! We have found that people have previously underestimated the climb so it is necessary to state this. Waterproof / windproof jacket and over trousers ( breathable fabric recommended but not essential ) Comfortable Clothing NO JEANS / DENIM Hiking Boots Fluid Packed Lunch Back Pack ( essential ) Spare Fleece / Warm Layer for the summit
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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil
What‘s Included
Highly informative guides offering local history, geology and stories in a fun environment
Highly Experienced Local Guide
Award winning guides - we are #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 consecutive years
Food & Drink not included
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1,128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Day's Walking
M5803JFsimond,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic day's walking. The booking (some months in advance) was easy and the price was very reasonable. On the day, there was a group of 9 of us and we all got on well and walked together. The route and its difficulty was as described so there were no shocks. Not to say a few gasps of fright when I saw the ridge we had to scramble over. But we were very well guided with much encouragement and advice of where to step or hold. We had flown over from the UK for this - so it was a bigger investment of time and money than many might put in - but it was 100% worth it. I'm already planning my next trip back with Kerry Climbing. PS - they gave us fantastic weather - all at not extra cost! Thank you!
Unbelievable
X2826JGdavidi,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable experience, such a great day an Pearse the guide was brillant made ya feel comfortable an good craic. First time doing this na will 100% be down to do it again with Kerry climbing. Couldn't thank you's enough from all 3 of us
Devils Tower, Zig zag route on Ireland's tallest mountain
josephbR7652EJ,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kerry Climbing was great to deal with. Catherine was great vie email and Mike, our guide was so fabulous. A bona fide great day in the mountains. Can't wait to come back. Thanks
The Howling Ridge
damiantV5163AH,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Done the Howling Ridge with Kerry Climbing and honestly couldn’t recommend it enough. The guide was brilliant great knowledge of the mountains and good craic the whole day which made it even better. Felt safe the whole time and learned loads as well. Unreal experience and definitely something I’d do again.
Fantastic
Feardeargmor,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Topclass experience and John our guide was a gentleman. Will defo be back.
Job Done
O4242PCtonyd,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience from start to finish. The company very helpful with clear instructions. Our guide Piaras read the crowd as soon as we arrived and knew exactly what route to take to the summit and he made it very memorable, knowledgable, clear instructions again when needed and joined in with the banter , the lads were talking about it for days after. Many many thanks
High praise indeed!
Eileen O,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Keith was a really relaxed but encouraging guide. I was a little nervous about doing Carrauntohill, having listened to others, but Keith made it totally manageable and, dare I say, enjoyable. I would 100% recommend to anyone considering- solo or group.
Climbing Ireland’s Highest Mountain
daisylQ6858LN,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Praias was very professional and fun to hang out with in the mountains. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and made sure I had a crack time. He made sure I got some photos, enjoyed the views, and taught me things about the mountains I didn’t know before. Great conversations with Praias! He was very good in adjusting our pace and made sure we were on time. I will definitely recommend Praias and Kerry Climbing again! A memorable experience climbing Carrauntoohil indeed.
Book this for an unbelievable day, excellent guide and made friends!
Irishbob17,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Myself and my wife came to Kerry for our honeymoon, and climbing Carrauntoohill was definitely the highlight of our trip! I had originally considered climbing the mountain just by ourselves but my wife convinced me to book a guide, this turned out to hands down be the best decision we made. Firstly, we actually wouldn't have been able to climb this mountain by ourselves, we didn't realise just how challenging it would be. Pierce was so incredibly knowledgeable about the mountains and we felt safe with him. He is a trained mountain rescuer and we got to witness firsthand his first aid in action. Aside from this he is an interesting man with great stories of the history of the area, the flora and fauna, facts and good vibes! If you are considering hiking this mountain, firstly you need a guide 100% and secondly, the best decision you could make is to book with Pierce. Unreal day.
Carrountoohill, Kerry
petermM3686CH,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day. We had the most brilliant guide Pierce. He so much knowledge of the mountain and was so interesting to hear everything he had to say. He kept us all so safe on what can be a very tricky climb and a guide is definitely needed. Cannot overstate how amazing the guide and experience was altogether. With a great coffee and BLT waiting for us at the end in Carrountoohill Hut
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