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Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

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This guided day trip from Galway takes in the highlights of Galway Bay and wild and rugged Connemara along the new Wild Atlantic Way route. You will see thatched cottages, dry stone walls, mountains, woodlands, rivers, streams, lakes, Connemara ponies, amazing beaches, deserted islands, wilderness bog landscapes and experience the tranquility and isolation of Connemara.
Visit the magic of Kylemore Abbey and its romantic Victorian gardens (admission not included). Then it’s back on the coach
for a weaving drive through the desolate Inagh Valley, between the majestic Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains. Finish your tour with stops to see the legendary Connemara Giant and Quiet Man Bridge before returning to Galway City.

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Driver/guide

    Meeting Location

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    Merchants Road
    Eyre Square, Galway, H91 F2KT, Ireland

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    Galway (pass by)

    09:30 - Depart GalwayTour 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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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pine Island Viewpoint

    Another scenic photo stop at the beautiful Derryclare Lough, a freshwater lake at the entrance to the Inagh Valley. This is one of Connemara’s most popular viewpoints and the perfect spot to capture stunning photos of the iconic Pine Island framed by mountains and sky.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clifden

    Derryclare 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.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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    30 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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    3 hours • 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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    3 hours • 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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    15 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 park.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Galway (pass by)

    18:30 - Arrive Galway 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.City
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway?

    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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