Killarney national Park is a biosphere reserve with an area of over 25 thousand acres in the southwestern part of Ireland in County Kerry near Killarney.

The history of the Killarney National Park began with located in the heart of Muckross house. In 1911, the estate was purchased by a California tycoon William Bourne for his daughter Maud and her husband Arthur Vincent. In 1929 Maud died prematurely, and soon Arthur Vincent decided to transfer the estate donated to the Irish state, which he actually did in 1932, marking the beginning of the first national Park in Ireland. However, then the Park was called "Memorial Park Bourne Vincent, but thoroughly expanding the territory, the reserve received its present name.

Killarney national Park includes mountains and plains, forests and heathland, lakes and waterfalls (including torc waterfall, with a height of 18 m). The ecosystem of the reserve is unique and is under state protection. There are rocky oaks, strawberry trees, Holly, yew, ojika, pinguicula grandiflora, Heather, odesnik of Halle, cabbage St. Patrick's day, Irish spurge, ferns, a variety of mosses and lichens, and much more. A rich and varied fauna of the national Park. It is home to the Irish deer, pine Martens, badgers, red squirrels, wild mice, and is home to over 140 bird species (Blackbird, white-fronted goose, Chough, Nightjar, Scottish grouse, etc.). World-famous lakes of Killarney are famous for the abundance of trout and salmon. Among the most interesting inhabitants of the lakes is to provide a fairly rare Irish lake shad, Arctic char and trout.

In addition to the magnificent natural landscapes and fantastic scenery of the national Park is famous for various historical and architectural monuments. You should definitely visit the estate of Muckross house with beautifully preserved Victorian mansion (19th century), a lush garden, an arboretum with exotic plants, specially imported from the southern hemisphere, and traditional farms Muckross. However, individual attention, and a beautiful example of medieval architecture Ireland – Ross castle and the ruins of the Franciscan Abbey of Muckross.

To organize a fascinating journey through Killarney National Park you can both independently and as part of a tour group. You can also book an individual tour with a professional guide.