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
1,124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
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.
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