Accessibility Welcome Guide
Welcome to Killarney Jaunting Cars
We are delighted that you are considering joining us on one of our tours while visiting Killarney.
Our aim is to provide an exciting, memorable, and inclusive experience that allows everyone to discover and enjoy the authentic myths, magic, history, and beauty of Ireland without barriers.
This Accessibility Welcome Guide has been carefully designed to provide useful information about our services, facilities, and accessibility features so that you can plan your visit with confidence. We are committed to making our experiences as welcoming and accessible as possible and are here to assist you every step of the way. If you have any questions or specific requirements, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to assist.
Contact Information
If you would like more information about accessibility or require assistance in planning your tour, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to help wherever we can.
Telephone: +353 (0)64 663 3358
Killarney – Where Your Journey Begins
Located in the southwest of Ireland, Killarney, County Kerry, is one of Ireland’s most popular destinations for visitors wishing to immerse themselves in nature, history, heritage, and local culture.
Killarney is at the heart of all our tours, providing the perfect base from which to explore the stunning landscapes of Killarney National Park and the surrounding region.
Planning your visit is straightforward, with convenient access by air, rail, bus, and road.
For specific tour information on the tour you have booking or considering, please refer to the individual tour pages on our website for specific start and finish locations.
Key Accessibility Features
Killarney Jaunting Cars is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all visitors. We strive to remove barriers wherever possible and continuously improve the accessibility of our tours, services, and information. We recognise that accessibility requirements vary from person to person and encourage visitors to contact us before booking so we can discuss individual needs.
Some of our tours can be adapted to accommodate individual needs, subject to operational and safety considerations.
We can provide guidance, knowledge and advance information including:
- Tour itineraries
- Boarding information
- Vehicle photographs
- Information about stops and terrain
- Accessibility guidance specific to your chosen tour
- Additional Accessibility Information
Our traditional jaunting cars and boats do not currently have lifts or ramps for wheelchair access.
Foldable mobility aids and walkers can be accommodated on many of our tours, subject to available space.
Assistance & Guide dogs are welcome on all tours.
Boarding steps are available to assist passengers with limited mobility. Boarding is similar to stepping onto a coach or bus. Access to the jaunting cars requires stepping up approximately 12 -14 inches from ground level. Team member can provide assistance where appropriate.
Our team is happy to discuss individual accessibility requirements before your visit.
Hearing Accessibility
Tour commentary is provided by our jarveys in spoken English/ Our Lake Cruise has audio commentary
We are happy to provide written information about tour routes and highlights where possible.
Please contact us in advance if you have specific communication requirements.
Visual Accessibility
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Our guides provide verbal descriptions of key landmarks and points of interest.
Visitors are encouraged to contact us in advance if they require additional assistance.
Website Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to as many people as possible. Our website aims to:
Support keyboard navigation
Be compatible with modern screen readers
Provide alternative text for images where appropriate
Maintain clear headings and readable text structures
Use sufficient colour contrast for readability
Visual Information
A selection of photographs and videos is available throughout our website, allowing visitors to familiarise themselves with our vehicles, landscapes, tour locations, and experiences before arrival.
Emergency and Medical Information
In the event of an emergency:
Emergency Services
Dial 112 or 999 and provide your location.
Nearest Hospital with Emergency Department
University Hospital Kerry
Tralee, County Kerry
Approximately 30 minutes from Killarney.
Local Healthcare Services
GP services are available throughout Killarney.
Pharmacies are located within the town centre.
SouthDoc provides out-of-hours GP services throughout County Kerry. SouthDoc:
0818 355 999
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually reviewing and improving the accessibility of our experiences and services.
Any significant updates will be reflected in future versions of this Accessibility Welcome Guide.
We welcome feedback from all visitors. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions regarding accessibility at Killarney Jaunting Cars, please contact us at: