Wild Connemara Tour form Dublin

Wild Connemara Tour

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Overview

Connemara is located in Ireland’s beautiful west with unique and breathtaking scenery. On one side you have the Wild Atlantic Ocean and on the other the majestic mountain ranges of the Twelve Bens and Maumturk. Connemara has enchanted visitors for generations giving them cherished memories for many years to come.

Experience the Connemara tour with our legendary tour guides. Their charming characters and fun-loving attitudes will ensure you have plenty of ‘craic’ on this memorable and unforgettable journey through what is arguably Ireland’s most scenic landscape.

Located along Ireland’s ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, Connemara is a place to discover the local flora and fauna and the intriguing history and mythology of this beautiful area. Prepared to be mesmerized by the beauty surrounding you and be left speechless on this fantastic one-day tour to Ireland’s Wild West.

Itinerary

6:30 am: DEPART DUBLIN

We will meet in front of the Molly Malone Statue located on Suffolk Street (map is available within the link to the booking page). We will begin our exciting journey by crossing the west coast of Ireland toward Connemara. We will take an exceptionally scenic route towards Oughterard, which is the gateway into Connemara! While passing through charming little towns along the way, you will have the luxury of encountering views that are truly unmatched anywhere else across the land! Any signs or boundaries do not mark Connemara National Park; you will realize you have arrived from the breathtaking surroundings.

10:00 am: KILLARY FJORD

Ireland has only one fjord and we are heading straight for it – the Killary Fjord. Marvel at the thriving mussel beds and look out towards Mweelrea, the highest mountain range on the west coast of Ireland. Please note that during the high season (April - October) this tour offers a 1.5-hour boat cruise around Killary Harbour. During the low season (November - March) the boat cruise will not run and instead, we will make our way over to the Killary Sheep Farm, a traditional farm that hosts approximately 200 ewes and lambs that roam freely across the fjord. Visitors have the unique opportunity to observe a local farmer performing a sheepdog demonstration.

12:00 pm: KYLEMORE ABBEY

Kylemore Abbey offers us the chance for an incredible photo op; once a prestigious female boarding school, now hosts nuns on retreat from around the globe and tourists from everywhere else! Situated at the base of the Druchruach Mountains and looking over onto Lough Pollacappal on Ireland's west coast is its sprawling abbey - truly one of Ireland's romantic places filled with history!

1:30 pm: INAGH VALLEY

As part of your Wild Connemara day trip from Dublin, experience the breathtaking landscapes of Inagh Valley on this part of your tour. Home to rolling hills, breathtaking lakes and rugged horizons that will leave your jaw dropped. While travelling by bus through Inagh Valley you will have many chances to stop and take photos as the bus travels its route; don't miss this incredible chance to admire Inagh Valley and experience its natural splendour first-hand! Don't miss your opportunity to witness its natural splendour on this day trip from Dublin! Don't miss your chance of witnessing it all on this Wild Connemara day trip from Dublin!

3:15 pm: VISIT GALWAY CITY

Discover Galway, known for its bohemian vibe, brightly painted pubs, live music performances, and cafes. Plus it boasts remnants of medieval town walls which lie amid shops selling Aran sweaters, handcrafted Claddagh rings, and secondhand books; making for an incredible day trip experience! Galway will surely become one of the highlights of your tour itinerary!

7:30 pm: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN

We will arrive back in Dublin after an exciting and unforgettable journey discovering the savage beauty that is Connemara. Your friends will be jealous and will all want to go to the region of Connemara after seeing your beautiful photos.

All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Pickup

6.30am at the Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street View on map

(Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time)

Drop off

7.30pm on Dame Street, Dublin City Centre, or the Riddler Restaurant if you have booked dinner

All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Things to bring

  • Camera

  • Sunglasses

  • Raincoat – just in case it rains!

  • Headphones to listen to the commentary on the multi-lingual app

  • Charging cable and power bank to keep your devices charged (some buses do have charging ports but not all)

  • Spending money/Credit card to pick up souvenirs & tip your driver!

  • Appropriate shoes for walking on rough terrain

Inclusions/exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Modern comfortable coach transportation

  • Wi-Fi (onboard vehicles, where fitted)

  • Multi-lingual app (Eng, Fr, Es, De, It)

  • Killary boat cruise or Sheep farm visit (Seasonal variation)

Exclusions:

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Tips

  • Entry to Kylemore Abbey

Cancellation policy

You are entitled to a full refund only if you give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice of your intention to cancel.

If you cancel your day tour within 24 hours you can choose to change your tour to another date (subject to availability).

If you are late for the bus in the morning or are a no show, you are not entitled to a refund and will be charged in full for the tour.

This policy applies to all of the Ei Travel Group web shops which include but are not limited to; www.cliffsofmohertours.ie, www.giantscausewaytours.ie, www.irishdaytours.ie and www.daytours.ie.

A minimum number of 6 passengers is required to operate a tour. We give until 3pm the day prior to the tour to reach this number and will then contact customers with details of cancellation.

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