Connemara Day Tour | Cliffs of Moher Day Tour | Galway City Tour | Aran Islands Day Tour

Fáilte Tours run various day tours to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren together with tours to the Aran Islands.

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Connemara and the West

Classic Ireland - spend a week walking and touring in the counties of Galway and Mayo and on the Atlantic islands of; Aran, Omey, Clare and Achill exploring the diverse landscapes and culture of the western seaboard of Ireland.

Itinerary in brief
Day 1
Arrive and meet in Shannon. As an introduction to Ireland we tour through the mighty Clare landscape, including the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Overnight Ballyvaughan.

Day 2
Around Galway Bay to take a short flight to Inismor, the largest of the Aran Islands. These remote islands lie at the mouth of Galway Bay and have a unique landscape of bare limestone, thousands of miles of stone walls and tiny cultivated fields. An afternoon walk before settling in to the islands best guesthouse. Overnight Inismor.

Day 3
A full day to explore the remarkable depth of both human and natural history on this unique, stonefaced island. Through thousands of years of habitation here, the interaction between islanders and their environment is one of the most dramatic anywhere in the world. We follow tiny pathways through a labyrinth of dry stone walls and walk along the great sea-cliffs to the ruin of the ancient fort, Dun Aengus. Overnight Inismor.

Day 4
Return to the mainland and head north through the blanket bogs and lakes of north Connemara into the mountainous area of the Twelve Bens. We take a good walk in the hills and hear stories of the rich heritage and history of this land. Overnight Clifden

Day 5
A morning of archaeology as we stroll through fields with a renowned local expert. We spend the afternoon on Omey Island with a great walk along the strand. Overnight Clifden.

Day 6
Heading north into the wilds of County Mayo through glens steeped in history and folklore for an afternoon hike on offshore Clare Island. The archaeology and natural history here is outstanding and we explore it with a walk following the great sea cliffs which dominate the northwestern shore. Overnight Westport.

Day 7
A day to study the extraordinary heritage and ritual associated with Ireland's most holy mountain, Croagh Patrick. There is an opportunity to make the pilgrimage to the summit, or other gentler walking options. Overnight and farewell dinner in Westport.

Day 8
Transfer to Shannon for your flight home.

This tour can be operated at the time of your choice for your group. This price is for group of four to eight people. Please call for prices for smaller or larger groups.

Till we meet,
Slan agus beannacht!