Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: Why choose Deros Tours?- A family-run business, Deros Tours has been operating for over 50 years. Our focus is customer service, passion for local knowledge and top-class vehicles and Drivers. We offer free Wi-Fi on the Ring of Kerry Tour and aim to enhance the visitors' sightseeing experience by providing added value. Deros Tours is Top On TripAdvisor and has received many tourism awards for our daily tours.
- Question: Why choose a Deros Tour over driving?
- Answer: By choosing a Deros Tour, one can enjoy a carefree day by relaxing on our coach and letting the driver take care of the roads and the stress of driving. Carefully planned routes show you the key landmarks and attractions. Our local driver guides will entertain you with an entertaining commentary explaining Irish history, geography and culture. In addition, some great photo opportunities will enable you to understand and remember the fantastic countryside in the Kerry region.
- Question: What's Included in the price of the tour?
- Answer: We include transport and the services of our specially trained and top-class Driver/Guide on our luxury touring mini-coaches and full-sized coaches. They will make frequent stops at places of interest. Our tours do not include the cost of lunch.
- Question: Where do the tours depart from, and what is the time involved?
- Tours depart from our office at 22 Main Street, Killarney, at 10.30 am and return at 5 pm except for the Gap of Dunloe tour that returns at 4 pm approx. Please be at the departure point by 10.15 am.
- Question: How do we find you, can you give us directions?
- Answer: There is a map with directions on this website. Click for a Map
- Question: Can I contact you by phone?
- Answer: Yes: Tel: 0646631251 | International: +353646631251
- Question: Can we book Priority Seating?
- Answer: We offer Priority ( subject to availability ) on each tour, which means the first four rows of the coach, extra leg room and pre-assigned seats. The cost for the Priority Seats is 8 Euro pp. The advantage of the priority seating is that clients are off the coach first at various stops, and some clients like to be in the front of the coach to engage more with the Driver.
- Question: Can one be collected at accommodation on the morning of the tour?
- Answer: Yes, we have a free shuttle bus that will collect within a two-mile radius of our office between 9.45 am and 10.10 am – when booking, please advise your location. There is a surcharge for this service when booking online.
- Question: Where are the stops on the Ring of Kerry tour?
- Answer: Ring of Kerry - There are several stops for photos – among the places are :-
The Bog Village
Dingle Bay
Commakista
Castlecove
Sneem
Ladies View
and many more places of interest.
Dingle Tour - Like the Ring, there are several stops for photos – among the places are:-
Inch Beach
Dingle Town
Slea Head
and picturesque stops on the Dingle Peninsula. - Question: What time do the tours return
- Answer: We aim to be back in Killarney by 5.15 pm, which will be convenient for customers returning to other parts of Ireland on the evening trains and buses. Unfortunately, we cannot accept responsibility for late arrivals to Killarney due to traffic or road diversions. Therefore, from November to March, we end the tours between 4.30 pm and 5.00 pm.
- Question: Is there a stop for Lunch and is it included?
- Answer: Ring of Kerry Tour - Yes, in the Waterville area - 45 minutes approx.
Dingle Tour – The stop for lunch is in the town of Dingle - 45 minutes approx. Our tours do not include the cost of lunch. - Question: Will there be time off the vehicle?
- Answer: When we plan our tours we strive to get a balance between free time and travelling time.As a guide you will not be travelling for much more than two hours without a break on any tour.
- Question: Are there washrooms on the coach?
- Answer: Sorry no as due to the windy roads the addition of wash rooms on the coaches have proven too dangerous. There are several stops for washrooms.
- Question: What will the vehicles be like?
- Answer: The type of vehicle employed on our tours varies depending on the number of passengers travelling on a particular departure. Generally tours are operated by 16 or 19 seat minibuses and 29 & 49 seater luxury coaches.All vehicles are modern and specially built for comfortable touring. All vehicles have either forced-air ventilation or air-conditioning plus large panoramic windows to ensure the very best views. ABS, secondary breaking systems and a host of other safety features ensure a safe trip.
- Question: Is the tour seasonal or all year?
- Answer: The Ring of Kerry operates 363 days a year with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Dingle and Gap of Dunloe usually operate from mid March to mid October.
- Question: Can we get Group Discount?
- Answer: Yes but you need to contact this office directly
- Question: How many people will I be traveling with?
- Answer: The size of the vehicle vary from 16 seater minibuses to top of the range – current year model of 49 seater coach. We can also arrange private tours with top class Driver/Guides from Mercedes Saloon, 6 Seaters, 12 Seaters, 16 Seaters and 23 Seaters. Please contact this office directly
- Question: What’s the best way to experience the Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula?
- Answer: The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, one of the world’s natural wonders, is best experienced in the comfort and company of experienced local guides, using luxury coaches. This way, you’ll get to see all of the highlights as well as some of the off-the-beaten track attractions that only local knowledge will supply both coach tours provided by Deros tours in Killarney. Simply the best.
- Question: Can we be collected at Bus/Rail on morning for the tour?
- Answer: Certainly – we provide a free pick up from 10am onwards at Bus & Rail Stations. Prior notice must be given. Pick up at Bus Station is under the Clock by the main road and from the Ticket Office at the Railway Station. Our collection includes the train arriving at 10.15am daily.
- Question: How do we book?
- Answer: To book online, simply click on any of the "Book Now" buttons on this website. Alternatively, CONTACT our office directly.
- Question: Where does the tour end?
- Answer: On returning to Killarney the tour will end in Killarney Town-Rail-Bus Station plus the accommodation were passengers were collected from at the start of the tour.
- Question: Where can I park?
- Answer: The nearest car park is on Beech Road, just 2 minutes from our office and close to the Tourist Office Eircode V93 AN26. There are several other town centre car parks in Killarney all within a short walk from our office on 22 Main Street, Killarney,
- Question: Is accommodation included on the 2 Day Tours Ring of Kerry & Dingle?
- Answer: Accommodation is not included but you can book accommodation HERE. These tours depart daily - simply hop on the bus on the second day to return to Killarney. Both tours depart from our office at 22 Main Street,Killarney at 10.30am and return to Killarney at 5pm approx.
- Question: Are there any admissions included?
- Answer: No, there are no admission charges on any tours.Students rates also available – contact the Driver
- Question: How can I pay for my tour?
- Answer: We accept credit / debit cards for online bookings and both cards or cash for booking in our office.
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