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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. This tour lasts 8-10 hours, and can be modified to meet your needs as you wish. Scenic walks or hikes ranging from 5 to 14 kilometers can be included if you prefer walking to driving.
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 Seán Ó Riada, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Patrick Cassidy 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.
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Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel or B&B in a 10 km radius from 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.
Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Ireland I will pick you up at 10 am and we will drive through a romantic sea
port village named Kinvarra and head towards the famous Burren –
a vast limestone plateau formed 320 million years ago. Here you
will find Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean plants growing side-by-
side. Soon after we leave Kinvarra, you will see the hills of Burren be amazed by this very unique and unusual landscape.
Our first stop will be the Flaggy Shore, a beautiful road with
limestone pavements and sculptured rocks along the shores of
Galway Bay, with white Burren hills as a backdrop. On a fine day
you can even spot the Connemara mountain peaks across the bay.
Our journey continues through the harbour village of Ballyvaughan
and takes us to the megalithic Poulnabrone Dolmen, situated on
one of the highest points of the Burren. We will stop here and take a short walk to this world famous Dolmen.
Just a short drive from Poulnabrone is Caherconnell Fort, built in
the 10th Century. This is one of the best preserved stone forts in the Burren. After a short walk on the grounds we can enjoy some food and refreshments in the Mountain Haven Cafe.
Our next target is Corkscrew Hill, a steep and winding road with
spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. After a short stop at
the viewing point we head for a hill named Slieve Elva and drive
along the winding road almost to the summit. On a clear day,
driving from here down towards the ocean and the Wild Atlantic
Way near Fanore is very eye-pleasing for sure.
Back on the main coastal road, we continue our journey to the Cliffs of Moher. This natural wonder, towering 214 meters above the ocean and stretching eight kilometers along the coast, will take your breath away. Take your time to explore this unique area by walking on the winding trails and pathways along the towering cliffs. Afterwards, we will visit the award winning visitor center with its graphic displays, gift shops and restaurants. We could have a lunch here or on the way back in the rustic Monks Restaurant near
Ballyvaughan, in the heart of the Burren.
After a full day of grand views and lots of beauty, I hope you will still
have some space left in your “beauty storage” as we drive back to
Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way. On a fine day it is magical, as
the white hills of the Burren turn pink at sunset. As we drive along the winding coast, you’ll have these pink hills on your right and
rolling waves of turquoise blue waters on your left – a sight to
remember and cherish! 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.
PE-0987
30 Sep 2024
What a magnificent tour! Ulla knows this area extremely well - seemingly every scenic and isolated road, view and walk. She customized our trip depending on our desires, including plenty of time for walks, meals and visits. We avoided tourist-crowded sites for all but the cliffs of Moher (and that later in the day when the large groups were leaving). She's an excellent conversationalist and knowledgeable about natural history. The highlight of our trip.
egsieck
31 May 2024
Ulla was simply incredible. She has a love for the country that is hard to put into words. She will go anywhere you want! We were able to add a stop for my art loving husband. She truly brought the Burren alive.
Alan_W
10 Oct 2023
Ulla is a fabulous guide. Her knowledge, her passion, and personality all came out during our day together. She balanced how much to tell us and when to just be quiet and let us enjoy the surroundings. As well, she is an excellent drive. We would highly recommend her. Thank you Ulla for a memorable day. Glenda and Alan.
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