Connemara Tour: Scenic Beauty & Sheepdog Show

Explore the stunning landscapes and wild charm of Connemara.
Enjoy a fully guided, private full-day tour departing from Galway.
Benefit from convenient roundtrip transport from your accommodation.
Witness an engaging sheepdog demonstration en route.
Embark on a wonderful hike up Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galway - The tour offers pickup from your accommodation if it’s within a 3 km radius of Galway City. Otherwise, the meeting point is Merchants Road off Eyre Square.
  • Connemara - Relax and enjoy the beautiful drive through the heart of Connemara.
  • Joyce Country Sheepdogs - Witness an engaging sheepdog demonstration where skilled sheepdogs…
What's Included
  • Sheepdog Demonstration at Loch na Fooey
  • Guided hike in Connemara National Park
  • Pickup / drop off from guest accommodation in Galway City
  • Return transportation by private luxury vehicle
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Suitable for all fitness levels and abilities
  • Guests must sign a Health Declaration and Disclaimer Notice prior to starting the tour
Location
Merchants Road
Fat Bike Galway provides pickup from your accommodation within a 3 km radius of Galway City. Otherwise Merchants Road off Eyre Square is the meeting point. The vehicle is a White Toyota Proace Verso with ‘Fat Bike Galway’ logo.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robinsheldonlewis
Aug 12, 2026
One of the best guides to hike the Connamara trails that no one knows about! - So we did not do a full day hike at the national park (despite the caption). Martin met us in Ballynahinch and took us on a hike that suited our mood (not muddy but with stunning views) and energy on the spot - not the full day in the park - and on trails that are not well known. So thoughtful and really showed his in-depth knowledge of the area and ability to craft something that we enjoyed. I would HIGHLY recommend.
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141alech
Aug 11, 2026
Amazing hike with Martin - This was a great experience from start to finish. Martin the guide was an amazing person and was very knowledgeable and nice. The hike was amazing with super cool views and the drive was amazing too. The whole day was great and Martin made it so much better, such a good guy.
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Totmon15
May 15, 2026
Half day hike on Lackavrea Mountain - Msrtin guided me and my husband on a half day hike to the summit of Lackavrea Mountain after querying us as to our interests and abilities. He was thorougly professional, prepared, informative and accommodating. We recommend him without hesitation. We experienced beautiful vistas and discovered some hiking abilities we didn't know we had! Both of us thank Martin for one of the highlights of our visit to Connemara.
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Clarere7114gy
May 7, 2026
Connemara hike - Martin was amazing. He picked us up at our hotel and took us directly to Connemara National park where we spent the majority of our time. The hike was breathtaking, the views incredible, and the company great :) Martin was thoughtful, a wonderful guide, and an amazing hiking companion for the day. He embodies the warmth and friendliness that is Ireland and his company was truly a pleasure.
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A6827ucangelinas
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing guided hike!! - We had a great time with Martin! He was incredibly kind, attention, and knowledgeable. It was so amazing to see the beautiful countryside. Cannot recommend this enough!!
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Goplaces26198440448
Aug 20, 2025
An absolute must do - Amazing !! This is a must do. Our guide Martin is exceptional, what a great bloke. The scenery is second to none, the peace and tranquillity of this special land is breathtaking. Loved the sheep dog demo too, such skill.
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Q3934dqjohns
Aug 20, 2025
Great day out with friends - We had a great day out with Martin exploring Connemara. Pickup from our accommodation in Galway was so convenient as we had no transport. The scenic drive to Connemara was stunning and the sheepdog demonstration was a blast! We had a great lunch in Leenane before the hike on Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park. Views were amazing even on a cloudy day. Would highly recommend for a great day out for friends or family.
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286anirad
Aug 20, 2025
Excellent family day out - Wow what an an amazing hike and stunning scenery including views of Kylemore Abbey on top of Diamond Hill. This was a highlight for me as I love the history of the Abbey. Kids really enjoyed the sheep dog demo and the puppies were a big hit. A super fun, healthy day out with the kids and no complaining are we there yet for a change 🤪🙂. Our guide Martin was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area. Would definitely recommend this tour. Five star 🙂
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R5625nu
Aug 19, 2025
Amazing hike with Martin! - We did a group hike with Martin as a group of 7. The Connemara landscapes are amazing. Martin is an incredible guide, friendly, and willing to tailor the hike to an experience enjoyable for all. Would recommend and definitely book again.
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Stephanieme550dv
Aug 14, 2025
Beautiful - Beautiful way to see the country side! Love the sheep dog exhibition - such a cool treat to see how the locals use the sheep we see throughout the country.
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From $219
up to 8 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).