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Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Private Day Tour, West Of Ireland

From$600
420 minutes – 480 minutes
Galway, Ireland

Full description

Connemara is a district in western Ireland, facing the Atlantic. Its coastline has tiny coves, bays and fishing villages. Wide open spaces, towering mountains and beautiful beaches, Connemara is one of Ireland's most stunning spots. Connemara National Park is a vast expanse of mountains, bogs, heathland and lakes. The park is also home to a herd of Connemara ponies. The area’s main town, Clifden, has several venues for traditional Irish music. Here, too, are the ruins of Gothic Revival–style Clifden Castle. Book your trip now.

Included / Excluded

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Kylemore Abbey costs €18 per adult, senior €15.50.
  • Aughnanure Castle is €5 per adult
  • Lunch

Itinerary

1

One of Irelands most loved attractions, Kylemore Abbey is filled with spirituality, culture and a sense of tranquillity. It also has a remarkable history, the castle at Kylemore was built as a romantic gift by Mitchell Henry to his wife Margaret. No expense was spared in this lavish gift and it was built with all the luxuries of the time. After a few short years sadly Margaret passed away and Mitchell built the beautiful neo-Gothic Church in her memory. Admission €16

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
2

Pass by: Glacial Fjord dramatically surrounded by mountains that rise steeply from the water's edge. It stretches 16 kilometers inland to the picturesque village of Leenane

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

AN 11 kilometer circular route culminating in stunning views out over Clifden Bay and the islands of Inish Turbot, Inish Shark, Inishboffin and Omey Island.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

The scene of the 1st transatlantic flight in 1919 by Capt John Alcock and Lt Arthur Brown in a Vickers-Vimy biplane. Landing in Derrigimlagh Bog 4 kilometers south of Clifden town.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Capital of Connemara a bustling market town, an excellent place for a spot of lunch, or even a little browsing among the many shops

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Pass by: Ballynahinch Castle has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its peoples for centuries. the original home of the O'Flaherty family in Connemara.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

One of the O'Flaherty strongholds just outside Oughterard. Admission €5

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NO

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
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