Ireland's Rugged Beauty Along the Wild Atlantic Way

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Traverse the Wild Atlantic Way to discover the spectacular landscapes of Ireland’s west coast, from verdant countryside and crashing waves to the colossal Slieve League Cliffs.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Take in magnificent views of the Atlantic from the world-famous Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League Cliffs, a Donegal secret
    • Learn about ancient peoples at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, Neolithic burial chambers
    • Step back in time at Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentically restored castle in Ireland

What's this trip about?

    Traverse the Wild Atlantic Way to discover the spectacular landscapes of Ireland’s west coast, from verdant countryside and crashing waves to the colossal Slieve League Cliffs.

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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive Shannon, To Sneem, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Kenmare L,D Parknasilla Resort and Spa Morning: Relax before lunch. Lunch: In the hotel, we’ll have a light lunch, plated and served, with beverage choices of coffee, tea, water; other beverages available...
Day
3 Ring of Kerry Kenmare B,L,D Parknasilla Resort and Spa Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach for photo stops approx. 4/5 stops. All even terrain, up to 1 mile walking max. Short beach walk. Breakfast: In the hotel, the full Irish breakfast buffet offers...
Day
4 About Kenmare, Parknasilla Estate Hike, Kenmare Town Kenmare B,L Parknasilla Resort and Spa Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles, some uneven terrain. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll be joined by a local expert for a lecture on Kenmare as a plac...
Day
5 West Cork, Glengarriff, Island of Garnish, Free Time Kenmare B,L,D Parknasilla Resort and Spa Activity note: Getting on and off motor coach. Some uneven terrain on Garnish Island. Walking up to 2 miles. Getting on and off ferry via ramp Breakfast: Hotel buff...
Day
6 Ross Castle, Killarney, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Ennis B,D Old Ground Hotel Activity note: Getting on and off motorcoach. Some uneven terrain around Ross Castle. All even terrain and pathways at Bunratty Castle. 19 steps leading up to Bunratty Castle. ...
Day
7 Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Ennis B,L Old Ground Hotel Activity note: Gentle walking on this day to get to the viewing platform to see the Cliffs. There is a good even flat surface and safety railings. Gentle incline for those who wish to walk further. Walki...
Day
8 Farm and Father Ted's House Ennis B,L,D Old Ground Hotel Activity note: Getting on and off motor coach. Farm walk over some uneven terrain. Walking and standing for period of up to one hour. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll take a field trip to G...
Day
9 Galway City Westport. B,D Hotel Westport Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles. Some uneven terrain including cobblestones. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll check out of the hotel and depart for Galway, the fourth largest city in the Republic of I...
Day
10 Clare Island Westport. B,L Hotel Westport Breakfast: In the hotel, the full Irish breakfast buffet offers choices such as a variety of eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, tomatoes, baked beans, cereals, toast, pastries, juices, hot drinks. Morning: We’ll transf...
Day
11 Connemara, Croagh Patrick Museum, Kylemore Abbey, Villages Ennis B,L,D Hotel Westport Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: We’ll set out on a full-day field trip in Connemara. This cultural region in the west of Ireland boasts some of the most rugged and unspo...
Day
12 Lissadell House, Sligo Gweedore B,L,D An Chúirt Gweedore Court Hotel Activity note: On and off motor coach. Some steps during Lissadell House tour. Even terrain around the House and Gardens Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: After checking out of the ho...
Day
13 Glenveagh National Park Gweedore B,L,D An Chúirt Gweedore Court Hotel Activity note: All flat gravelled paths, no major inclines and very few steps. Participants’ preference about which trails they wish to take (more or less challenging) 2 short flights of stair...
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14 Slieve League Cliffs Gweedore B,L,D An Chúirt Gweedore Court Hotel Activity note: On and off the mortor coach. Standing and walking for up to one hour Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: For our next field trip, we’ll ride to a local GAA (Gaelic Athletic...
Day
15 Ulster Folk Park & Bru na Boinne Dublin. B,D CityNorth Hotel Activity note: Walking and standing at Ulster American Folk Park for up to 2 hours. It is spread over a large area. At Bru na Boinne there is an 8 minute walk to the shuttle bus. Some uneven terrai...
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16 Program Concludes Dublin. B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Breakfast: In the hotel, the full Irish breakfast buffet offers choices such as a variety of eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toma...

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Last Updated: 1/3/2022

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Meals Included
  • 36 Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 11 Lunches
  • 11 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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