Connemara Day Tour - Galway

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 7 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Details :
    Galway New Coach Station, on the corner of Forster Street and Fairgreen Avenue (across from the Discover Ireland Tourist Information Office).

Highlights

  • See why Hollywood movie producers chose Connemara as backdrops to movies such as The Field and most recently, Marley & Me.
  • Leenane Village : Nestled between the Mwelrea, Devil’s Mother and Maamturk Mountains and facing the Killary Harbour, this old world village was also the setting for the 1990 film The Field.
  • Kylemore Abbey : Spend 2 hours exploring the Kylemore Abbey and Victorian walled gardens. Built by Mitchell Henry as a gift to his bride, Margaret, the abbey is now the home to the Benedictine Nuns.
  • An Spideal : Located along the Wild Atlantic Way, this town is a picturesque Gaeltacht (Irish Speaking) village. It is home to many thatched roof homes, scenic coastlines and beautiful beaches.
  • Wild Atlantic Way : Travel along Ireland’s longest defined coastal route, showcasing natural, rugged and majestic scenery.

 

Know More about this tour

As you travel from Galway, listen to your expert driver/guide share the origin of the Irish language and how it is still the native language of Connemara, despite its diminishing status in the rest of Ireland. Exit the coach to visit iconic Irish landmarks independently and discover rivers and lakes that flow off The Twelve Pins Mountain Range to naturally shape this majestic region.

Extravagantly placed on a lake in the midst of the mountains, the Kylemore Abbey is a must-see when visiting the West of Ireland. Travel among the Twelve Pins mountain range and glassy lakes throughout Connemara en route to this 19th century abbey.

Note:

  • Moderate amount of walking is involved in tours. Please notify us of guests in wheel chair or other mobility restrictions.

Inclusions

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (specific locations, must be arranged in advance)

Exclusions

  • Entrance to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities (optional)

 

Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel between 4 to 7 Calendar days before scheduled tour departure,the cancellation charge will be 50% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel at least 8 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, there is no cancellation fee. You will receive Full Refund for the paid amount.
  • Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
  • Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.