Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
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Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
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Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway

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You depart central Galway in the morning, north along the Wild Atlantic Way and your fully trained, local driver guide will take you through the Claddagh and Salthill. You will then head west along the southern shores of Connemara, looking out across Galway Bay. As your tour passes through the picturesque villages of Barna, Furbo, Spiddal and Inverin, you will see thatched cottages, dry stone walls, mountains, woodlands, rivers and streams, lakes, Connemara ponies, amazing beaches and unspoilt bogs and deserted islands.

Your first scheduled stop of the day at approx. 10:30am will be Pearse’s Cottage (Wild Atlantic Way – Signature Point); please note entry is at own expense. Patrick Pearse was one of the leaders of Irish Nationalism and a signatory to the Irish Proclamation of Irish Independence, read out by him outside the GPO in Dublin during the Easter Rising 1916.

Then it’s on through Connemara’s hidden jewel, Bothar na Scragoige. View the wilderness bog landscape and experience the tranquility and isolation of Connemara.

Just before midday you will arrive in Roundstone for a cup of tea or coffee (own expense) at the picturesque little fishing village of Roundstone. At noon, departing Roundstone you will head out along the Wild Atlantic Way. To your left will open up the iconic Dog’s Bay Beach stretching a mile out into the Atlantic.

Next is Derrygimlagh Bog (Wild Atlantic Way – Signature Point). This remote site was the centre of the communications (Marconi) and aviation world (Alcok & Brown) in the beginning of the 20th century. After travelling through Clifden, the capital of Connemara, you head skyward. Renowned worldwide for its heart stopping twists and turns, the Sky Road (Wild Atlantic Way – Discovery Point) swoops and soars above the Atlantic Ocean. The views and photo opportunities from this ‘Discovery Point’ have to be seen to be believed. Next on the tour you have a choice of stop: a 2-hour stop to explore and ramble/hike in the Connemara National Park or a 2-hour stop at the magical 19th century limestone and marble Kylemore Abbey (admission at own expense).

Departing Kylemore Abbey or Connemara National Park, you will finish off the tour and weave your way between the majestic Twelve Bens and Maumturk Mountains through the Inagh Valley and onto the main Galway to Clifden Road. Here you get to greet the impressive Connemara Giant as well as a visit to the famous ‘Quite Man Bridge’ before returning to Galway City at approx. 5.30pm.

All times are approximate, the local operator reserves the right to amend tour routes in the event of traffic delays or road closures.

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Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
  • Entrance fees
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Important: A voucher will be supplied after booking with departure times, departure point, directions and details. Please print out and bring with you to validate.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
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Aquatic
35%
Reviews
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oscar1602
4 | 2019-08-12

Small group of 6 persons, very interesting tour. Good driver. Short foto stops were possible. . ... .

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linda.dougbrown
4 | 2017-10-12

Can't do much regarding the weather but rainy and cloudy and the wonderful sites were a little less clear. Otherwise, tour guide David was great. Loved the small van vs bus.

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Martin G
5 | 2017-08-26

We loved this trip. The stops at different points were beautiful and informative. If you haven't heard the story behind turf,that fires are still burned with - you will feel you know Ireland and its people a little better. WE were given the choice of walking the trails at Connemara Park or going to Kylemore Abbey. We went to Kylemore Abbey and it was breathtaking, and just a beautiful spiritual place to be. You will hear the story of the man behind this place which is both joyful and sad. We went in a 20 plus comfortable large Van not bus. A bus would not have made some of the off road adventures we had. What I would say to parents of young children is that this is a long full day trip that takes some time getting from place to place. There were some younger children who were restless and loud on the bus disturbing other guests. I would say that this is not the trip for younger children. Nonetheless a beautiful day with beautiful views of the Wild Atlantic WAY and an Abbey that touched our souls. MNG 220 Toronto, Canada

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Nancy B
5 | 2017-08-24

Our Guide was darling and entertaining, the people I traveled with were curious and joyful!

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lindseysiggy
5 | 2017-06-12

Best tour ever scenery was amazing, tour guide was even better!!!!

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