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Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)

5.0(6)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Killarney Day Tour
Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)

About this activity

The Park Explorer Tour is the only half day tour of Killarney National Park. It is a great opportunity for families or those on a tight schedule to visit areas of the Park that they might not find themselves.

The tours has 3 elements; a bus tour, a boat tour and a 5km walk through the National Park. Along the way, passengers will visit the monastic ruins on Innisfallen Island, the beautiful café in Dinis Cottage and have a chance to see the biggest bird of prey in Europe; the White Tailed Eagle.

The walk through the National Park is on a road that is closed to any motor traffic and has Lake views on both sides. The walk is along a sealed, flat road and there is no rush because the bus has multiple departure times from Muckross House.

At the end of the walk, passengers can enjoy exploring Muckross House and Gardens, have lunch at the lovely Restaurant before catching the bus back to Killarney (15 minutes), departure times are as follows: 1.02pm, 2.02pm, 3.02pm, 4.40pm, 5.30pm.

What's included

  • ✓Bus and Boat transport

Not included

  • ✕Meals are not included in the tour price.
  • ✕The tours of either Ross Castle or Muckross House are not included in the tour price.

Meeting and pickup

  • The Big Red Bus is a local hop on- hop off service which departs from the bus stop on Mission Road. The bus stop is located behind the Plaza Hotel adjacent to the public toilets. The bus departs at 9.30am sharp. Passengers may show their booking to the driver.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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