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Ireland: 3-Day West Coast Explorer Tour
3 ReviewsDiscover the soaring mountains, spectacular wildlife, and mystical history of Ireland’s West Coast.
Our Top Experiences and Tours in County Clare:
If youʻre booking your trip to County Clare last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren, and Galway Day Trip
- Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin
- From Galway: Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express Trip
- From Dublin: Galway and Kerry 3-Day Budget Tour
- South Western Ireland: 4 Days from Galway to Kerry
Highlights
- Walk along the cliff-top trails at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher
- Explore the lunar limestone landscape of The Burren
- See the location where The Quiet Man was filmed
- Marvel at the rugged beauty of Connemara
- Relax with a glass of whiskey at Kilbeggan Distillery
Description
Day 1 You’ll take the fast road from Dublin west through the farmland and peat bogs of counties Kildare and Offally. The destinations today are on Ireland’s dramatic Atlantic Coast and the goal is to get you there as quickly as possible! The first stop is the village of Kinvara, where you’ll have a chance to admire Dunguaire Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop looking out over Galway Bay. From here it’s just a short drive to The Burren, which is one of Ireland’s great natural treasures. The Burren is a land of limestone pavements, barren hillsides, rare flora, early Christian settlements and ancient stone monuments. Spend a few hours exploring this unique area, stopping in one of the pretty local villages for lunch. After The Burren you’ll head to the stunning Cliffs of Moher, which drop nearly 700 feet straight into the crashing Atlantic waves. Walk along the cliff-top trails, watch the many seabirds, or visit the award-winning environmental exhibition. From here the tour follows the coastal road, and you’ll have stunning views across Galway Bay back to Galway City itself, which is your base for the next 2 nights. This lively student town has no shortage of good pubs and restaurants! Day 2 Galway lies at the edge of Connemara, which is the area you’ll explore today. Travel inland through the Maam Valley to the village of Cong on the shore of Lough Corrib. It is here that the classic film, The Quiet Man, was made. Visit the Quiet Man Museum or Cong Abbey. Continue through the heart of Connemara and stop to tour the lovely grounds and house of Kylemore Abbey. Continuing on, you’ll experience the majesty of Connemara National Park. Go to Clifden, where the first trans-Atlantic flight landed, and then drive along the Sky Road and take in the views of the 12 Bens of Connemara. Day 3 After a relaxed start to the day you’ll leave Galway behind and take some of the back roads through central Ireland on the way back to Dublin. The first highlight of the day is the early Christian site of Clonmacnoise, featuring a collection of churches, stone crosses and round towers beautifully situated on the banks of the mighty Shannon River. Following lunch in a local village the tour continues through an area of unique peat bog scenery that is typical of this part of Ireland. Your guide will explain both its environmental and economic importance to the country. The final stop on the tour is Kilbeggan Distillery, reputedly the oldest legal distillery in the world. Sample the local whiskey and discover the true spirit of Ireland! From here you’ll continue east to Dublin, arriving at around 7:00PM.Includes
Transportation by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach Driver/guide 2 nights in an en-suite accommodation with breakfast in a B&B or guesthouse Admission to Cliffs of MoherImportant Information
- Drop off in Dublin on Day 3 is scheduled for approximately 7:00PM
- The tour operates with a maximum of 16 passengers for a more intimate and personalized service
- Please bring clothing and footwear suitable for country walks
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
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