Hiking Ireland’s Coastal Northwest

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Overview
Highlights
- Discover the gentle beauty of Glenveagh National Park, with its meandering paths and wildflowers.
- Experience Galway, an iconic city of Ireland’s northwest.
- Explore the unique landscapes and prehistoric stone forts of the breathtaking Aran Islands.
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Trip includes
- 7 nights of accommodations
- 7 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
Itinerary
In Flight
Letterkenny D Station House Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach. Approximate transfer time is 3 hours. Hotel check-in at 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: On the way to the hotel, we will enjoy an overview of Ireland and its history from our Group Leader. ...
Letterkenny B,D Station House Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving 1 hour, 32 miles. Up to 9 miles of walking split between the morning and afternoon for about 3.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails. The morning walk will be 5 miles wi...
Donegal B,D Central Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving up to 3.5 hours throughout the day with multiple stops; approx. 110 miles. Up to 3.5 miles of walking up to 3 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails, including bogland, high heather,...
Donegal B Central Hotel
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 2 hours, 100 miles. Up to 4.5 miles of walking for 4.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We will transfer from Donegal to Sl...
Galway B,D The Galmont Hotel and Spa
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 4.5 hours with multiple stops, around 147 miles. Up to 2.5 miles of walking for 1.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Mo...
Galway B The Galmont Hotel and Spa
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 2 hours, 50 miles. Getting on/off boat, sailing about 45 minutes, one way. Up to 7 miles of walking for 3.5 hours on stony paths and mixed terrain.
Breakfast: Hote...
Dublin B,D Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 2.5 hours, 130 miles. Up to 2 miles of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and uneven pavement.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: Galway City is a joy t...
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program.
Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to ...
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