6 Day Atlantic Discovery & Adventure – Small Group Tour

After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to meet your guide and head out for a tour of the Connemara Region

• Stop by the National Famine Memorial to pay your respects to the many people who died in the “Coffin Ships” that set sail from Ireland in the desperate hope of escaping to a better life.
• Drive through the breathtaking Doolough Valley and learn of its tragic and haunting past
• Before lunch, we’ll drive through the scenic Delphi Valley to the shores of Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord, and the village of Leenane.
• Speaking of lunch, how does a feast of mussels – plucked straight from the local fjord – sound…?
• Continue our journey to Clifden via Sky Road arguably the most beautiful corner of the Connemara region, with some of the most rugged and varied scenery in the county.
• Arriving back at Clifden at 4 pm approx  – we recommend ‘The Clifden Castle ‘ loop walk. It’s about 5 km in length .
• In the evening, listen to toe-tapping Irish music in local iconic bars with Irish music playing seven nights a week in season

Overnight in Clifden

The average driving time today is 2 hour 30 minutes.

We spend another day and night in the wilderness of Connemara, so you don’t need to repack your suitcase. Just relax and enjoy.

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After breakfast, you can meet your guide for a tour of Connemara National Park. 

• Your starting point is the visitor center at the Connemara National Park. A recently built path of stone makes the journey more pleasant and accessible to a wide range of walkers. In fact, the park is divided into three different walks which suit the beginner to the more avid walker.
• Gravel footpaths and wooden boardwalks ease your passage over the bog as you approach the foot of the mountain. From here, look to the sea to Inishturk, Inishbofin, and Inishshark; to Tully Mountain rising over Ballynakill Harbour and along the intricate Connemara coastline.
• You also may pass on various animals and wildlife peculiar to Ireland. Connemara Ponies, Rams, Deers, Insects, Birds, running around marble, natural stones, Heather, rhododendrons, and many more.
• After, discover the picture-postcard beauty of the Inagh Valley & Sky Road and a 2 hour visit at Kylemore Abbey, one of Ireland’s most beautiful buildings

Accommodation tonight is once again in Clifden

The average driving time today is 2 hours.

Travel back in time as we spend a whole day on the Gaelic-speaking island of Inis Mor. Miles of stone walls await

• Enjoy a 40 min boat trip to the island & choose to explore the island by Ebike OR minivan
• Discover the most impressive stone fort in Ireland at Dun Aengus.
• Drop by local market shops for the famous Aran sweaters.
• Pass by the remaining two Aran Islands en route back to Lahinch

Visit a nice cosy Pub for food and traditional Irish music experience.

The average driving time today is 2 hours.

Overnight in Lahinch

This morning we will have time for a pleasant hike along the Atlantic edge to the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher standing 214m (702 feet) above sea level. 

You will see the gradual rise of the cliffs in the distance, depending on the weather, the waves of the Atlantic crashing below at the base of the cliffs.

From the mighty cliffs to the magical kingdom as we move from Clare to Kerry.

Watch out for dolphins as we take a ferry across the mighty mouth of the Shannon – the longest river in Ireland or Britain!

Enjoy a spectacular sheepdog demonstration on a locally run farm.

Roll into bustling Dingle just in time for a creamy pint of Guinness.

Overnight in Dingle

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Overnight in Dingle

This morning, you can partake in ONE (included) of  the following options: 

(Experiences can be booked via your driver/guide on Day 1)  - 

• Dingle Sea Safari – The Rib Boat tour takes in the breathtaking, majestic coastline of Dingle Bay.
• Dingle Bay Eco Tour - Take a two-hour guided eco tour around Dingle Bay.
• Dingle Sea Kayaking – Kayaking excursion around Dingle harbour and sea caves.
• Guided horse ride near Ventry – Experience along Ventry beach or up a mountain
• Ebike Ride around Slea Head - Ebike your way around the jaw dropping Slea Head
• Bus Tour around Slea Head - Fully Guided tour around Slea Head

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­ Afternoon train transfer from Tralee to Dublin - 15:05 Tralee (Casement) 3h 59m - 19:04 Dublin (Heuston)

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