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Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
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Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the natural wonders and historic monuments of Connemara on this full-day tour from Galway. Visit the Sky Road, Pearse’s Cottage, and Derrygimlagh Bog along the Wild Atlantic Way; go hiking or visit Kylemore Abbey in the Connemara National Park; and enjoy views of Twelve Bens, Galway Bay, and Bothar na Scragoige.
- Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway
- Stop at Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way, including Pearse’s Cottage and Derrygimlagh Bog
- Visit the Connemara National Park, where you can hike or explore Kylemore Abbey
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Twelve Bens, Galway Bay, and Bothar na Scragoige
- Tour includes round-trip transport from Galway
- Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Connemara or those short on time
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What's Included
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Departure & Return
Kinlay Hostel Galway , Merchants Rd, Eyre Square, Galway, H91 F2KT, Ireland
9:30 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY Ireland Wild Escapes
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Shore Excursion: Full-day Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way Tour from Galway?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Jana_P
, May 2022
When booking this trip it said Kylemore Abby “AND” Connemara.
Most of the tours I was looking at you had to choose one or the other. So I called Viator because this tour did not say either or it said and. The person I spoke with at Viator assured me that I would be spending three hours at each site. He said because it states a stop you go to both.
After I paid and got my tickets now it’s states either or. But I had taken a screenshot where it stated “and”.
So I was very disappointed because I would not have chosen this tour. I would’ve picked the one that went to Kylemore Abby and spent some time in the town of Cong. Instead of just 3 hours at the castle. I’ve done Viator tours for several years and I’m starting to see a pattern. Especially when they stay how much time you’re going to be at each site and then it turns out to be a lot less.
1 traveler found this review helpful
This tour was the highlight of our Galway Trip
Biancz_N
, Oct 2021
Really enjoyed our Connemara tour with our tour guide Jerry. He was very enthusiastic, helpful and full of knowledge about the area. He was giving us sa random facts about anything in the area which are really interesting. He was also very patient. He waited for us to finish our hike around Diamond Hill eventhough we were 30mins late because of the difficulty of the hike. Normal drivers would’ve left already, but he was not like any other drivers. He is definitely a good man. Most of the duration of tour was amazing. I would’ve given them 5 stars, but there was this one guy who was checking each people booking before they hop on the bus who was really mean and unhelpful. But overall, t’was ol good. Thank you Wild Atlantic Way tours especially Jerry.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Great way to see Connemara
Julie_H
, Sep 2019
Very interesting tour
Guenter S
, Aug 2019
Connemara Road Trip
Scotty92394
, May 2019
My wife and I were picked up at our hotel on this rainy morning by our guide in a small van with 3 other couples. We started off on a road trip through Connemara National Park, passing through the bogs and reaching a high point on the road for a view of Mannin Bay. We reach Kylemore however the abbey itself was closed due to renovations (we were never informed about this) but we were able to walk the gardens and look at the gothic cathedral. We also stopped at Teach An Phiarsaigh however Patrick Pearce's Cottage was closed for renovation (again never informed). We finished off the tour driving through the countryside, stopping at several "Quiet Man" filming locations before we were dropped off at our hotel. It was disappointing that some of the attractions on this tour were closed, we basically drove around most of the day with several picture opportunity stops.
Can't do much regarding the weather but...
linda.dougbrown
, Oct 2017
We loved this trip. The stops at...
Martin G
, Aug 2017
We loved this trip. The stops at different points were beautiful and informative. If you haven't heard the story behind turf,that fires are still burned with - you will feel you know Ireland and its people a little better. WE were given the choice of walking the trails at Connemara Park or going to Kylemore Abbey. We went to Kylemore Abbey and it was breathtaking, and just a beautiful spiritual place to be. You will hear the story of the man behind this place which is both joyful and sad. We went in a 20 plus comfortable large Van not bus. A bus would not have made some of the off road adventures we had. What I would say to parents of young children is that this is a long full day trip that takes some time getting from place to place. There were some younger children who were restless and loud on the bus disturbing other guests. I would say that this is not the trip for younger children. Nonetheless a beautiful day with beautiful views of the Wild Atlantic WAY and an Abbey that touched our souls. MNG 220 Toronto, Canada
Our Guide was darling and entertaining...
Nancy B
, Aug 2017
Well designed and perfectly executed...
Charles S
, Jun 2017
Well designed and perfectly executed tour. Being guided and driven by a Connemara native was a huge plus. Every stop was timely and worthwhile. We enjoyed every minute. Kylemore Abbey and Gardens is well worth the trip. Connemara is spectacular. We would take this same tour over and over again. Highly recommended.
Best tour ever scenery was amazing...
lindseysiggy
, Jun 2017
This was an excellent tour, tour guide...
dupers
, May 2017
This was an excellent tour, tour guide John, did an job making the tour a wonderful experience. John is local to the area, and was able to provide detailed insight to the local history and culture. Although, the vehicle is not equipped with a toilet, the tour include frequent stops to ensure everyone remains comfortable. I highly recommend the Wild Atlantic Way tour company that was used by Viator for this tour.
NOTE: I was disappointed that I was told by a Viator representative to purchase my Kylemore Abbey tickets on line, when asked if the tour company received a reduced rate. The tour company does receive a reduced rate of 8 euros per person. I spent approx. 11.5 euros per person, or 7 euros more than I could have purchase the tickets for on the tour bus.
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