Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch
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Magical Inishbofin Island on the Connemara Coast from Galway including Lunch

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Stop At: Inishbofin Island Ireland

Departing central Galway city at 8.30am, hop on the public bus (transport cost included in this package) to Cleggan, County Galway. Traveling through Connemara through Oughterard village, pass the famous Quiet Man Bridge through Connemara's capital Clifden and on to the fishing village of Cleggan to catch the ferry from the pier at the harbour.

Arrive in Cleggan and explore the village before making your way to the ferry. Depart Cleggan by ferry to discover the island time capsule that is Inishbofin. The island was inhabited as far back as 8000-4000 B.C. The first documented history of the island dates from early Christian times. Sailing into the harbour you will see Cromwell’s 16th Century Barracks, which was used as a prison for catholic priests from all over the country after the English Statute of 1585 declared them guilty of high treason. 

At midday you will arrive on Inishbofin. Explore this fascinating island and have lunch at a local restaurant/pub. For lunch it's recommended you have the dressed crab sandwich and a local craft beer, all containing local ingredients. Other tasty options are also available. Several safe sandy beaches strewn with shells and with crystal clear water make stand up paddling, swimming and snorkeling a joy. The islands waters make for spectacular diving. Inishbofin is a breeding area for many species of birds. For the adventurous there are hill walks and excellent shore angling. Inishbofin is a centre for traditional Irish music and song with its own Ceilí band.

Depart from Inishbofin Island by ferry. This is the last ferry of the day so please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before departure!

Approximately 45 minutes later you arrive in Cleggan and depart for return journey to Galway city by public bus. Ten minutes from Clifden you will pass Ballynahinch Castle, one of Granuailes (famous pirate queen) on an island in Ballynahinch Lough. On the remaining journey you will travel through the wilds of Connemara and pass by the Maamturk and Twelve Ben mountain ranges.

You will arrive back in Galway city centre at approx. 8pm to finish off the day.


Duration: 7 hours

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Included
  • Return public bus transportation from Galway city
  • Light lunch
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Bus and ferry tickets will be supplied after booking. Please print out and bring with you to validate.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please wear a life jacket when near or close to water.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Original
70%
Cultural
35%
Reviews
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Marta B
3 | 2019-08-05

I thought that there is more ruins on the island, and there is only two -one is small old church and the second are the ruins on which you have to go 1 hour and only when there is no tide, or go with a kayak. Definitely not what I expected, mostly stony roads so really hard to drive by bike. I thought that there are normal roads so I will be able to go through whole island, unfortunately not possible. I would recommend it for someone who likes walking and looking at nature, like lakes and cliffs, and beaches. The crab sandwich was delightful, and people on the island very friendly, and of you like to be alone then go there because Its not crowded. Personnel operate 10/10

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mollygirl
4 | 2017-12-19

Magical it was! Enjoyed our trip to this North Atlantic island. The bus from Galway passed through Connemara and brought us to the pier to catch a ferry. The ferry ride was about 30 - 40 minutes. The island is small and walkable if you can do some up and down on its hills. Lunch was great!

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