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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
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
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Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil
Reviews
1,121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Highly recommended Kerry Climbing
U8710EQamyl,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’m so impressed with our guide, Piaras from Kerry Climbing, who kept us safe and entertained on our mountain climb. I highly recommend Kerry Climbing for anyone attempting the climb, especially for the first time. We couldn’t have done it without him. Tremendous experience all around!
A safe pair of hands (and legs)!
903alanv,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Piaras guided my solo 14 year old daughter safely on two unforgettable hikes in March, Mt.Brandon via Paternoster Lakes & Carrauntoohil via O'Sheas Gully and down the heavenly gates. Piaras is great company, a really nice and competent guide! Thank you Piaras and Catherine!!
Best Hike
jenebel,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing hike with our guide Pierce he is really good.
Fantastic
4padraicc,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Piaras Kelly was a exceptional guide. Will definitely be doing more with him and Kerry climbing.
Life changing!!
717mervynb,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience with the absolute best in the business! Kerry Climbing.ie are a must if you intend climbing in Kerry. Thank you for a genuine life changing experience.
An epic day on The Cummeenapeasta Ridge
johnmH2110SM,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another fantastic day out with Kerry Climbing, this time on the epic Cummeenapeasta Ridge. Not for the faint hearted, or for those with a fear of heights but Piaras has an incredible knack of instilling confidence in those in the group. He’s so laid back, yet so professional. An exhilarating scramble across one of Ireland’s most incredible ridges, the day was superb, the views were incredible and the sense of achievement afterwards was palpable. For anyone wishing to tackle some of the big Kerry mountains and looking for an expert guide, Kerry Climbing has to be the obvious choice. A really lovely, family run business providing epic experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Brilliant hike and experience with Kerry Climbing
BrigWalsh,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant day out! First time doing a hike of this calibre but Piaras, our guide, was really friendly, knowledgeable about the area/climb, just great craic overall. Felt really well cared for and that I was in good hands! Would definitely do again and with Kerry Climbing!
It was a great experience from start to finish , the booking easy ,knowing what to bring all listed out before hand .
R2938JOmichaeln,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the time we booked on line to being back in the car park after climbing Carrauntoohil Kerry climbing were very professional . The day we pick in October we couldn't have being luckier. Myself and the wife decided to do O Sheas Gully for the most changeling Route . Piaras was our guide for the day and was excellent , little did we know he was sizing us up from the minute we walked in from the car park on our fitness and ability to complete the climb. All throughout the climb he was given us information and history about the aera . Piaras was very helpful with my wife Joanne when we got to the tricky parts of the climb . He took lots of photos on the way and shared with us later . We took some nice breaks to take in the beauty of Kerry and were blessed with the day we got as we got to see for miles around . This experience to climb Carrauntoohil was excellent and all credit goes to Piaras and the Kerry climbing group . The climb is not for the faint heart but with a professional Guide like Piaras its a walk in the park . Myself and my wife had a great day the 7 hours just flew chatting and looking around its like you were transported into another world . I would recommend Kerry climbing to use for their knowledge of the mountain , knowing the routes and the dangers with climbing this mountain . Having a guide just made the day that much better and it took all the stress away . This was one of the things that we wanted to do for a while and feel its a great achievement. I plan on using Kerry Climbing to do anther adventure with the rest of my family . all in all great day made easier by having a great guide ,Thanks Piaras .
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