West Ireland tour: Galway Bay & Cliffs of Moher
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Small Group Tour
Time, people and, if you ask us, a touch of magic have all played a part in shaping Ireland’s incredible West Coast. Here, towering cliffs teem with seabirds, medieval forts sit hidden in limestone landscapes, and villages steeped in history hug the wild Atlantic coastline. Below ground, there are cave systems so vast you half expect a dragon to emerge.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Step into the deeper stories behind the world-famous sights such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Europe’s largest stalactite.
- Explore The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, from its highest point to the caves beneath its surface.
- Mine the knowledge of your Tour leader, a leading geology expert full of stories that bring these landscapes to life – and answers to your curious questions.
- Hear the human stories of Ireland’s west coast as you sail to an Iron Age fort and movie-worthy scenery on the striking Aran Islands.
- Toast Irish hospitality as you nod your head to traditional music and explore Dublin from a boutique hotel.
- Group size 6 to 12.
What's this trip about?
Time, people and, if you ask us, a touch of magic have all played a part in shaping Ireland’s incredible West Coast. Here, towering cliffs teem with seabirds, medieval forts sit hidden in limestone landscapes, and villages steeped in history hug the wild Atlantic coastline. Below ground, there are cave systems so vast you half expect a dragon to emerge.
While Ireland is famous for its lush green landscapes, The Burren stands apart. Its karst landscapes form a geological wonder of hypnotic patterns, edged by the wild Atlantic and dotted with traces of past civilisations. No wonder the area has starred in movies such as Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Your journey begins in the heart of Dublin with a guided tour of the city, before heading west to your base for the next four nights. Wild Honey Inn is perfectly placed for seeing the area’s jaw-dropping sights, like the Cliffs of Moher. From here, you’ll spend the rest of the week immersed in the stories behind the archaeology, geology, botany and culture that collide to create one of the world’s most iconic landscapes.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDublin
End CityDublin
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Trip includes
- The services of your tour expert and local guide, who will be with the group throughout the tour, providing pre-visit briefings, walking seminars and availability to answer questions.
- Your guide will provide additional historical and cultural insights to entertain and enhance your trip.
- All transportation costs from the start to the end of the tour, including the services of a professional coach driver.
- All accommodation costs for the nights stated, assuming two people sharing a double room. Single occupancy rooms are available for a surcharge. Please see top of the page for prices.
- All breakfasts and 5 dinners, 2 free evenings.
- Entry fees, local guide fees and activity fees, where arranged as part of the tour.
- All service charges and most gratuities.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Ireland!
Where better to start your Ireland vacation than Dublin, the country’s lively capital? Our local tourist guide will meet you in the hotel early afternoon to welcome you all. Then you’ll hop on our small coach for a private guided afternoon tour of Dublin, first visi...
Day 2: Cross Country to the wild west
Time for a road trip! After your (award-winning) breakfast, it’s time to leave Dublin behind and zip across Ireland to the spectacular West Coast, shaped by pounding waves and powerful geological forces.
We’ll enter County Clare from the north, t...
Day 3: The beautiful Burren Geopark
Fill up with a full Irish breakfast at the Wild Honey Inn. Today you’re off to explore The Burren & Cliffs of Moher Global Geopark, one of Ireland’s most jaw-dropping landscapes: ...
Day 4: Sail to the Aran Islands
Today, we set sail for Inishmore, the largest of the three Aran Islands. It once nurtured a significant Iron Age population, and it’s still the most populated of the islands.
Its rocky su...
Day 5: The Cliffs of Moher and Ireland's wild west coast
Movie goers and geology buffs alike will relish the adventures planned for today.
We’ll start with one of Ireland’s most dramatic natural landmarks. Get ready to feel awe and marvel at the beauty of the Cliffs of Moher. Reaching 214m (702 ft) in...
Day 6: Above and below The Burren, then back to Dublin
On the last day of your Ireland tour, you’ll top and tail The Burren, travelling from its hidden depths to its heights.
After breakfast, we explore the underworld of The Burren, in Doolin Cave
Day 7: A final breakfast and return home
Enjoy a final Irish breakfast before departing Dublin – or extend you stay to explore more of the city. Whenever you head home, you’ll take with you unforgettable memories of Ireland’s wildest landscapes, ancient history, and warm hospitality.
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Last Updated: 3/25/2025
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Travel insurance.
- Extra or optional activities not described in the tour
- Lunches are not included on four of the seven days.
- Personal expenditures
- Transportation to and from Edinburgh Waverley railway station at the start and end of the tour.
- Passport and visa fees.
Accommodation
The perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury on a sleepy residential street.
Nights 2-5: Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
Nights 2-5: Wild Honey Inn, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
Ideally situated in the Burren Geopark. Bedrooms are ‘uncluttered’ with ‘many fine touches: duck-down duvets, hand-woven throws and glossy magazines’. Offering warm hospitality to all guests. Good Hotel Guide (46th edition)
Note: If required for reasons beyond our control, GeoCultura reserves the right to substitute alternative accommodation of equal or higher quality or adapt the itinerary if required.
Note: If required for reasons beyond our control, GeoCultura reserves the right to substitute alternative accommodation of equal or higher quality or adapt the itinerary if required.
Transportation & Flights
Transport will be by comfortable small coach. This tour also involves boarding and disembarking from a passenger boat to Aran.,
Requirements
,Double room for single occupancy is £620 for the May 2025 tour and £650 for the May 2026 tour.
Cancellation policy
Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the tour price is due upon registration for a tour.
Final payment: Full payment is due 60 days before a tour begins, or upon registration if within the 60-day window.
Cancellation by participant: A participant may cancel a registration after securing a confirmed place on a tour for any reason. The following refund terms will apply:
- Greater than 60 days before tour begins: Any monies paid plus half of the deposit will be refunded
- 30 to 59 days before tour begins: 35% of tour price will be refunded
- 15 to 29 days before tour begins: 25% of tour price will be refunded
- Within 14 days of tour or during the tour: No monies will be refunded
Cancellation by GeoCultura: GeoCultura reserves the right to cancel any tour due to low enrolment, inability to run the tour or concerns about the safety, health or welfare of participants. If a tour is cancelled before it begins, all monies paid will be refunded (including any deposit).
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Meals Included
All breakfasts and 5 dinners, 2 free evenings.
Age Requirements
18 years and up
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