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5 days
Duration
Feb – Nov
Availability
Dublin
Start/Return point
2/5
Physicality
16
Groupsize
The perfect West Ireland tour
Unlock Ireland’s wild west on this mesmerizing 5 day Ireland tour that explores the true beauty of Ireland’s west coast and its unique history. For many of our guests, five days travelling through the west of Ireland is ideal as they then spend one or two days in Dublin, exploring our incredible capital city by themselves. However, if you’d like a longer, more comprehensive experience, checkout Wild N Happy’s 14-day Ireland tour from Dublin or our 11-day Southern Ireland tour.
Many people come to us because they know even before they visit that Ireland’s best places are off the beaten path. They’re absolutely right and it’s our job as tour guides to ensure our guests experience the real Ireland — the one you won’t find in any of the guide books. On this incredible 5-day Ireland getaway, unravel the Emerald Isle’s unique culture and rich history. Taste our amazing food and drinks, and explore the magnificent landscapes of Inis Mor Island, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, Westport and Newgrange – a Stone Age (Neolithic) monument that is older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Explore this ancient land and head back home with stories to tell for the rest of your life! Check out the rest of our Ireland tours and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
The Wild West of Ireland is an experience not to be missed and one that will live long in your heart.
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| START / RETURN POINT | Dublin – Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8 | ||||
| DEPARTURE DAYS | Saturday | ||||
| SCHEDULE | 10:00 AM – Please arrive by 09:30 AM for a prompt departure | ||||
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The itinerary listed below is for the current season. Given the unpredictable nature of Ireland’s weather, what we do each day might occasionally vary so that you have the best experience possible.
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DAY1: DUBLIN TO GALWAY
Departing from The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8 at 10am.
From Dublin’s fair city, we set our compasses due west, making our way through the lush midlands of Ireland in search of the wild Atlantic coastline and the Bohemian capital of Ireland, Galway City.
Take the opportunity to soak in Galway’s vibrant bustling streets, quaint cafes, traditional music and sample its famed culinary delights.
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10:00 AM: Bus Departure to Galway City
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DAY 2: INIS MOR ISLAND TOUR
We jump from mainland Ireland to one of its most renowned island, Inis Mór, meaning big island. It is the largest of three islands that make up the Aran Islands. Once we arrive on its limestone shores, you can either explore the island by foot, bicycle or jaunting cart, in which you can experience the island’s magnificent landscape of rocky fields, wild Ocean views and incredible monuments of Christian, pre-Christian and Celtic mythological heritage. Take in a visit to one of the most famous of them, Dún Aonghasa, which is a breath-taking fort that was built on a high cliff some 100 metres above sea level. That afternoon, we make our way back to mainland Ireland before heading due west to the colourful coastal town of Clifden, where you can sample its famous culinary delights and traditional music nights.
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09:00 AM: Bus Departure to Rossaveal
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DAY 3: CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK AND KYLEMORE ABBEY
Today’s adventure brings us to Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey. We will explore these majestic destinations, full of colourful scenery and wonderful history. In Connemara National Park, take the opportunity to hike to the top Diamond Hill before we head to Kylemore Abbey for a bite to eat and time to explore its incredible history and unique gardens. Later that afternoon, we commence our journey northwards passing Killary harbour and secluded picturesque lakes that line our path to the colourful town of Westport. That evening, we will experience this vibrant towns legendary musical talent and culinary exploits.
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09:00 AM: Free time to relax or visit Connemara National Park
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DAY 4: DISCOVER WESTPORT
You have the day to either relax, explore or take an adventure in picturesque Westport. It is famous for Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holiest mountain and Clew Bay, which has an island for everyday of the year.
Westport is rich in historical areas of interest and a great traditional music scene. Be sure to experience it!!
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DAY 5: WESTPORT TO DUBLIN VIA NEWGRANGE
In the morning, we depart the beautiful coastal setting of Westport and head east through the heartlands of Ireland towards Dublin’s fair city.
As we meander through Ireland’s midlands, we will pass through quaint villages and lush green fields that dot this picturesque landscape before arriving at one of Ireland’s most unique and special locations, Newgrange.
This magnificent Stone Age (Neolithic) monument is the jewel in the crown of Ireland’s Ancient East and was constructed about 5,200 years ago (3,200 B.C.) which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Take the opportunity to explore this unique monument before we head south to Dublin and our journey’s end, where we bid a fond farewell with happy memories that will last forever. Remember, Ireland is now your second home away from home!
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09:00 AM: Bus departure from Westport 10:30 AM: Rest stop in Strokestown 11:00 AM: Bus departure from Strokestown 13:00 PM: Arrive and lunch at Newgrange 14:00 PM: Visit Newgrange 18:00 PM: Arrive in Dublin City |
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Arriving back to The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Arran Quay, Dublin 8 at 6pm
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