The Wild Atlantic Way

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The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal drive in Europe, taking in all the west shoreline of Ireland. It is over 2000Km long and this tour will be taking in many of its more exciting and scenic parts.The West of Ireland is a true treasure to explore with its wonderful lakes, mountains, beaches, sea shores and inhabited islands. This part of the country i...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to Cork, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Stone, Skibbereen, Kerry, Dingle
    • See Doolin, Clare, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands
    • Explore Galway and Visit Connemara, Mayo, Westport, Sligo, Donegal,
    • Enjoy hill walking
    • Experience surfing, horse riding, kayaking, Coastal Walks activities
    • Visit to Sacred Hills, Celtic sites, Castles
    • Experience and the Best of Irish Music. It really is the best of Ireland

What's this trip about?

    The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal drive in Europe, taking in all the west shoreline of Ireland. It is over 2000Km long and this tour will be taking in many of its more exciting and scenic parts.The West of Ireland is a true treasure to explore with its wonderful lakes, mountains, beaches, sea shores and inhabited islands. This part of the country is also steeped in folklore, history and fine Irish music. We will visit ancient monuments such as Ogham stones, stone circles, Dolmens and other evidence of this Island’s rich and curious past.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySuffolk St
End CityDublin

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • History
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Surfing
  • Swimming

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 6 or 14 nights in accommodation approved by Irish Tourist Board.
    • Transport for the duration of the tour.
    • Breakfast each morning.
    • Ferry across the Shannon.
    • Entrance into Kylemore Abbey
    • Numerous guided walks with full time friendly guide.
    • Boat trip to the Aran Islands and cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher.
    • Cycling on the Aran Islands
    • Visited places of interest in the West of Ireland.
    • Guide to assist you with plenty of local knowledge and stories.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Start of Tour, Visit the Rock of Cashel, Kiss the Blarney Stone, The Wild Atlantic Way, and stay in West Cork.

Accommodation: We will be staying at the Seascape Guesthouse for the next 2 nights

Your adventure starts: 8am Pick up the city centre Dublin - Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk St.

Rock Of CashelMorning /Afternoon:

We will be travelling south west to...

Day 2: Atlantic Sea Kayaking, West Cork, Guided walk

This region of Ireland is greatly unspoilt and a wonderful place to explore. West Cork is blessed with some incredible coastline and small towns.

Morning / Afternoon:

Today we will take the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way for the first time for some sea ...

Day 3: Gougane Barra, Dingle, County Kerry, Unique Pubs with Irish Music.Gougane Barra

Accommodation: We will be staying at the Dingle Harbour Lodge close to the center of Dingle town for the next 2 nights

Morning / Afternoon: After breakfast we will be travelling to the small town of Dingle in County Kerry. On the way we will visit Gougane Barra...

Day 4: Mount Brandon, Irish explorer, Stay Dingle

Walk Mount Brandon Mountain, Visit the South Pole Inn Pub.

Mt Brandon walk: Linear Slea Head DingleRtn - Walk 8Km 5hrs Ascent 750m, approx 4hrs.

Morning / Afternoon: After a hearty breakfast we will get ourselves ready for one of my favourite walks in th...

Day 5: Dingle, Ferry Across the Shannon and Cliffs of Moher.

Inch Beach, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher coastal walk, County Clare.

Morning:Cliffs of Moher

Today we visit one of the finest beaches in all of Ireland “Inch” Beach. There are many fine beaches on the Dingle Peninsula and this is probably the best of them all...

Day 6: Doolin Co. Clare and the Aran Islands.

Cycle on the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher Cruise

Morning / Afternoon:Aran Islands

Today weather permitting we will visit one of the most spectacular places in all of Ireland the Aran Islands. We will take a Ferry from Doolin to Inis Mor, the largest of ...

Day 7: Clifden, Connemara Co. Galway

Accommodation: We will be staying at Dan O' Haras Homestead in Connemara for the next 2 nights.

The Burren Walk, Galway, Connemara, Clifden.

Walk in the Burren (Selection of Walks)

Morning: This morning we will visit one of the most incredible pla...

Day 8: Kylemore Abbey and Diamond Hill - Connemara

Connemara National Park, Walk Diamond Hill and visit Kylemore Abbey.

Walk type: moderate 3hrs.Kylemore Abbey

Morning / Afternoon:

To day we will walk Diamond Hill which sits in the Connemara National Park. It is a 7km loop walk with an ascent of 4...

Day 9: Walk Croagh Patrick or Cycle the Green Way. Matt Molloys Pub (Very Famous Irish music bar)

Accommodation: We will be staying at Achill Lodge on Achill Island for the next 2 nights

Morning / Afternoon:

Today we will visit the town of Westport, voted Ireland’s best town. You can’t mistake the peak of Croagh Patrick as it hovers above Clew Bay; t...

Day 10: Rest Day

This is your day to just relax and do whatever you would like to do. There are numerius things to do in Westport, it has also known as the adventure capital of Ireland. If you are not feeling too adventurous there are also many cafes, restaurants and pubs in this small town.

 

Day 11: County Sligo and Queen Meabh's Tomb.

Accommodation: Glamping Tea Pot Lane Very Unique option of accommodation for 2 nights

Walk type: easy - moderate approx 2hrs

Morning / Afternoon:

In the morning we move onto County Sligo. Sligo, one of the most scenically beautiful counties in Ire...

Day 12: Yeats Grave, Lissadelle house, Glencar Watrefall, Walk on Benbulben

Morning: On the way to Glencar Watrefall and our walk on Benbulben we will also visit the grave of W.B. Yeat's at Drumcliff.  

Afternoon / Evening:

We will visit Lissadell house the childhood home of Countess Constance Markievicz, patriot and first woman...

Day 13: Donegal and GlenColmcille

Accommodation: Staying in Donegal Manor just outside Donegal town for the next 2 nights

Donegal, Slieve League Cliff walk, Glencolmcille.

Morning / Afternoon:  We will travel onto Donegal

Walk the Slieve League Cliffs, they are the highest sea cli...

Day 14: Glenveagh National Park, Glenveagh Castle, Ardra

Morning: Donegal sits in the far north west of Ireland and has some of the most amazing beaches and unspoilt scenery in all of Ireland. This morning we will visit one of the jewels of Donegal the Glenveagh National Park. This is Ireland’s second largest National Park ...

Day 15:

Then after a great breakfast we make our way back to Dublin via Derry in Northern Ireland. Derry or Doire is the Gaelic for Oak and was founded by one of our great Saints Colmcille. Today however Derry is a very lively city with great history and also one of the only ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,766
Price per day$198
Single supplement (single occupancy)$617
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

  • 7 Day Tour is $1513 (Single supplement of $288)
  • 15 day Tour is $2,766 (Single Supplement $617)
  • Deposit of 10% required at the time of booking. (Select number of days while booking)
  • There is a 3% booking fee

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Eco Tour wildlife watching, - Dingle $29
    • Visit the Blasket Islands – Dingle $29
    • Horse riding, on Inch Beach - Dingle. $59
    • Surfing, - in Dingle, Mayo, Sligo. $41
    • Kayaking – Skibereen, Dingle, Mayo, Sligo. $41
    • Cycling, The Green Way – Mayo $29
    • Sea Fishing – Mayo. Half day $29– Full Day $59

Accommodation

: The accommodation along the way is a mix of quality hotels and guesthouses and maybe some Glamping also.

All ensuite rooms and Irish Tourism board approved.

Cancellation policy
  • A cancellation fee of 100% applies for cancellations made less than 1 month in advance, or in case of no-show.
  • A cancellation fee of 50% applies for cancellations made less than 2 months in advance.
  • A cancellation fee of 25% applies for cancellations made less than 3 months in advance.
  • No cancellation fee applies for cancellations made 3 or more months in advance.
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