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Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.

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Visit awe-inspiring Connemara, known for it’s wild and rugged landscape and glistening lakes. A guided journey including 3 hours spent in either the Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey & Victorian gardens. Min1, Max 50. Available all year round

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
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Galway
Co. Galway, Ireland

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Galway (pass by)

09:30 - Depart Galway Tour vehicle departs Merchants Road, Galway, outside the Kinlay Hostel at 09:30. Please present 15 minutes prior to departure.Leaving the city, your locally sourced and fully trained driver / guide will take you from Galway out into the wilds of Connemara. You will discover stunning landscapes and explore the wildness of this enchanted land in our luxury tour coaches. En route, you will pass beautiful coastal villages, thatched cottages, fields of dry-stone walls and vast expanses of bog land.
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Screebe Waterfall

10:30 - Screebe Waterfall Viewing PointA quick photo stop at the picturesque Screebe WaterfallThe Connemara landscape along with the Wild Atlantic coastline has inspired many writers and musicians including French singer / songwriter, Michel Sandou’s popular hit ‘Les lacs du Connemara.’
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Derryclare Lough

11:00 - Pine Island Viewing Point.Another photo stop at Derryclare LoughDerryclare Lough is a freshwater lake at the entrance to the Inagh valley. This is a popular viewpoint for visitors to Connemara and a great place for photo opportunities of Pine Island.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clifden

11:30 - Clifden 11:30 - ClifdenA chance to wander around the town of Clifden for half an hour.The unofficial residential and commercial capital of Connemara and the axis on which everything in the region turns. Founded in 1812, Clifden is positioned between the mountains and ocean and has historic links to Marconi, Alcock and Brown.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sky Road

12:15 - Sky Road Viewing PointA photo stop at the Sky RoadThe Sky Road is one of the Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way. A 16km circular route that starts in Clifden and rises high above the Atlantic Ocean, offering spectacular panoramic views. On a clear day the view from here has to be seen to be believed!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre

12:45 - Connemara National Park - 3 hour stopOn todays tour you have a choice of main stop. Either 3 hours in Connemara National Park or 3 hours at Kylemore Abbey.Free, accessible and richly rewarding, the Connemara National Park is a gateway to a deeper level of intimacy with this unique landscape. The Diamond Hill trails are an idyllic hiking experience, one that climbs through wild uplands before rewarding you with jaw-dropping views across the region.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

13:00 - Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens - 3 hour stopFor those of you who don’t wish to explore Connemara National Park, your alternative main stop option is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled GardensDiscounted admission available.Few buildings in Ireland or the world have such a dramatic setting or history as Kylemore Abbey. Built in the 1860’s by Mitchell Henry as a wedding gift to his wife Margaret, the magnificent castle at Kylemore is a must-see in Connemara.Your driver / guide will be able to source entry tickets at a discounted rate - cash only.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lough Inagh

16:15 - Lough Inagh Viewing PointAnother photo stop en route back to Galway City, at the inspiring Inagh Valley.Inagh valley is one of the most scenic valleys not just in Connemara but in the whole of Ireland. This romantic valley offers breathtaking views of peatlands, mountains, lakes and glorious countryside where sheep graze freely.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Connemara Giant

16:45 - The Connemara Giant Viewing PointThere is a little bit of Connemara humour associated with this popular stop!The tiny village of Recess (Sraith Salach – riverside meadow of willows) is situated on the edge of the beautiful fishing lake of Glendalough and is home to the Connemara Giant or Con MacNamara, a statue overlooking the village car par
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galway (pass by)

Our driver / guide will return you to our departure point on Merchants Road, Galway, where our tour for today concludes. Time to say ' Good Bye' or 'Slan Abhaile' to our driver / guide.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • Live commentary on board
  • 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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  • Food and drinks

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