• Galway - 09:30 - Departure from Galway

The tour vehicle leaves Merchants Road, Galway, outside the Kinlay Hostel at 09:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

As you leave the city, a locally sourced and fully trained driver/guide will take you from Galway into the wilds of Connemara. Experience breathtaking landscapes and explore the enchanting wilderness in our luxury tour coaches. Along the way, you will pass charming coastal villages, thatched cottages, fields of dry-stone walls, and vast expanses of bog land.

• Screebe Waterfall - 10:30 - Screebe Waterfall Viewing Point

A brief photo stop at the picturesque Screebe Waterfall.

The 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.’

• 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.
• 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 - Clifden

Enjoy a half-hour to explore the town of Clifden.

Known as the unofficial residential and commercial capital of Connemara, Clifden is the hub of the region. Founded in 1812, it is nestled between mountains and ocean and has historic ties to Marconi, Alcock, and Brown.

• Sky Road - 12:15 - Sky Road Viewing Point

A photo stop at the Sky Road.

The Sky Road is one of the Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way. This 16km circular route begins in Clifden and rises high above the Atlantic Ocean, offering spectacular panoramic views. On a clear day, the view from here is truly breathtaking!

• Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre - 12:45 - Connemara National Park - 3-hour stop

On today’s 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, Connemara National Park offers a deeper connection with this unique landscape. The Diamond Hill trails provide an idyllic hiking experience, climbing through wild uplands and rewarding you with stunning views across the region.

• Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden - 13:00 - Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens - 3-hour stop

For those who prefer not to explore Connemara National Park, an alternative main stop is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens.

Discounted admission is available.

Few buildings in Ireland or the world boast such a dramatic setting or history as Kylemore Abbey. Built in the 1860s 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 can provide entry tickets at a discounted rate - cash only.

• Lough Inagh - 16:15 - Lough Inagh Viewing Point

Another photo stop on the way back to Galway City, at the inspiring Inagh Valley.

Inagh Valley is one of the most scenic valleys not only in Connemara but in all of Ireland. This romantic valley offers breathtaking views of peatlands, mountains, lakes, and glorious countryside where sheep graze freely.

• The Connemara Giant - 16:45 - The Connemara Giant Viewing Point

There is a touch of Connemara humor associated with this popular stop!

The small village of Recess (Sraith Salach – riverside meadow of willows) is located 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.

• Galway - 18:30 - Arrival in Galway

Our driver/guide will return you to the departure point on Merchants Road, Galway, where today’s tour concludes. It’s time to say ‘Goodbye’ or ‘Slán Abhaile’ to our driver/guide.

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

This guided day tour from Galway explores the stunning highlights of Galway Bay and the wild, rugged Connemara along the new Wild Atlantic Way route. Participants will encounter charming thatched cottages, traditional dry stone walls, majestic mountains, lush woodlands, flowing rivers, sparkling streams, serene lakes, iconic Connemara ponies, breathtaking beaches, secluded islands, and the tranquil wilderness of bog landscapes in Connemara.

Visitors can experience the enchanting Kylemore Abbey and its romantic Victorian gardens (admission not included). The journey continues with a scenic drive through the remote Inagh Valley, nestled between the impressive Maumturk and Twelve Bens mountains. The tour concludes with visits to the legendary Connemara Giant and the Quiet Man Bridge before returning to Galway City.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Children under 4 years are still free, but will have to sit on an adult’s lap

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.