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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you love to immerse yourself in beautiful scenery and prefer a personalized private tour, then come and join me for a day trip on the magnificent West Coast of Ireland. Let it be a journey to rest your mind and nourish your soul.
If you wish to enhance your visual experience while on the journey, there is an option to listen to the haunting contemporary Irish music by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin and many more.
I’m driving a Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, with very comfortable seating for up to three people. I can stop any time at your request.
Connemara is truly one of the most scenic places on the planet. With its beautiful beaches and wild mountain peaks, it has inspired artists and writers for centuries. We will drive off the beaten track to show you the true nature of this ancient land. It will be an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after you leave the shores of the Emerald isle.
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Lunch
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Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from any hotel or B&B within a 10 km radius of Galway city center.
If your hotel or place of residence is beyond a 10 km radius of Galway City, I can arrange to pick you up for an additional fee based on time and distance.
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Kylemore, Ireland We drive through villages of Moycullen, Oughterard, Maam Cross and Recess. The road takes us through the scenic Inagh Valley surrounded by the majestic Twelve Ben Mountains on your left and the Maumturk Mountains on your right.
Our next destination is Killary Fjord, Ireland’s one and only fjord. We continue our journey to the other side of the fjord, towards Doolough lake and the magnificent Mweelrea Mountain. From Doolough Valley we turn back for Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Garden, one of the most iconic locations in Connemara. We then visit Kylemore Castle Estate and see all it has to offer. Lunch at Mitchell's Cafe.
After a hearty lunch you will sit back and enjoy the drive towards Clifden and The Sky Road. We take the spectacular peninsula loop drive to reach the highest point. There you will see unbeatable views of Connemara, the Atlantic Ocean and the islands. The rugged coastline of county Mayo will be to the North and county Clare to the South. There is still much more to see as we descend from the Sky Road and arrive in Clifden, the westernmost town in Ireland. From Clifden, we follow The Wild Atlantic Way to Dogs Bay with its bright white sandy beach. In summer, you will feel free to take a refreshing dip in its crystal blue waters and enjoy being on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
After our beach-break we drive through picturesque Roundstone Village and arrive at the Ballynahinch Castle, set in a private 700-acre estate of woodland, rivers and walks. Among many previous owners it was once purchased by an Indian Maharaja Ranji, also called The Prince of Cricketers, in 1924. Today the castle is state-owned and operates as a 4-star hotel.
At Ballynahinch we can take a short walk along the river, stroll through the ground floor of the castle and enjoy a pint on the terrace overlooking the river.
On the way back to Galway we can stop for dinner in one of the pubs along the way, as you wish. 120 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
691galel
23 May 2024
What a lovely adventure with a lovely guide. Ulla is so interesting, friendly, and passionate about Ireland, that our experience was amazing. She is just so much fun to travel with and nothing was too much for her to make sure our day was memorable.
PatS170
15 May 2024
Ulla was our guide and she was terrific. Had tons of information and was fun We loved visiting the Connemara as it is beautiful, the Kylemoor Abbey was terrific as we toured the House, the Abbey and then the restaurant/bar and enjoyed a beverage in the bar area. Beautiful. People were fantastic; grounds are beautiful and you have to tour the gardens as they are set up in sections and amazing. Wished we would have had more time as our guide was willing to show us more but we had another commitment Definately recommend this tour
Elizabeth_K
23 Sep 2023
Had a lovely day. Our guide Ulla was insightful and a delight. The landscape was beautiful and breathtaking.
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