Walking Ireland’s Coastal Northwest

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Strap on your walking shoes for an inspiring adventure along Ireland’s northwest coast, a region known for its timeless castles, medieval towns and pristine beauty.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Discover the gentle beauty of Glenveagh National Park, with its meandering paths and wildflowers
    • Experience Sligo and Galway, iconic cities of Ireland’s northwest
    • Explore the unique landscapes and prehistoric stone forts of the breathtaking Aran Islands

What's this trip about?

    Strap on your walking shoes for an inspiring adventure along Ireland’s northwest coast, a region known for its timeless castles, medieval towns and pristine beauty.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Letterkenny D Station House Hotel Activity note: Approximate transfer time is 3 hours. Hotel check-in is at 2:00 PM. Afternoon: Transfers will take approximately 3 hours. On the way to the hotel, enjoy an overvie...
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3 National Parks of Glenveagh Letterkenny B,D Station House Hotel Activity note: Up to 9 miles of walking, split into 2 parts, for 3.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails. The morning walk is 5 miles with an optional extra castle loop (1 mile) on your own bef...
Day
4 Horn Head Donegal B,D Central Hotel Activity note: Up to 3.5 miles of walking for 2-3 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Leaving Letterkenny, you have a beautiful drive northwest to reach the small town of Dunfa...
Day
5 Slieve League Cliffs Donegal B,D Central Hotel Activity note: Up to 4.5 miles of walking for 4.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Transfer from Donegal to Slieve League (about 1 hour), on a private coach. Visi...
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6 Table Mountain Benbulben Sligo Galway B,D The Galmont Hotel and Spa Activity note: Up to 2.5 miles of walking for 1.5 hours on mixed terrain and natural trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Transfer from Donegal to Sligo (about 1.5 hours), on a pri...
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7 Connemara Galway B The Galmont Hotel and Spa Activity note: Up to 5 miles of walking for 2.5 hours on natural trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Transfer to Connemara on a private coach (about 1 hour). Upon arrival, walk along the Killary Harbor,...
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8 Galway City Ennis B,D Auburn Lodge Hotel Activity note: Up to 2 miles of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and uneven pavement. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Galway City is a thriving, bohemian, cultural city on the western coast of Ireland. Along ...
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9 Aran Islands Ennis B,D Auburn Lodge Hotel Activity note: Up to 7 miles of walking for 3.5 hours on stony paths and mixed terrain. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: This morning, transfer to the port of Doolin (about 1 hour), and then embark a boat to In...
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10 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: Private coach transfer to the Shannon Airport (about 30 minutes). Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,699
Price per day$270
Last Updated: 1/22/2022

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 0 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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