Self-Drive Wild Atlantic Way (Northwest)

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Enjoy the freedom of driving at your own pace while taking in the many sights and flavors of Ireland's beautiful north west. Arrive in Shannon and immediately continue to the land of legends at the Cliffs of Moher, arriving in the romantic city of Galway before sunset. Discover the granite mountains and glistening lakes of the Connemara region, where woodland...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to the majestic Cliffs of Moher
    • Explore Derry by walking along the historic Walls of the City
    • Explore the stunning contrast of the Connemara region
    • The Harvey's Point story has captured the hearts of people from all over the world
    • Belfast City
    • Visit the Tower Museum and O'Doherty Tower, which tells the story of Derry from prehistoric times to the present day

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy the freedom of driving at your own pace while taking in the many sights and flavors of Ireland's beautiful north west. Arrive in Shannon and immediately continue to the land of legends at the Cliffs of Moher, arriving in the romantic city of Galway before sunset. Discover the granite mountains and glistening lakes of the Connemara region, where woodland hikes showcase diverse flora and fauna. Explore charming villages, astounding cliffs, and vast beaches on your drive towards the wildest part of Ireland, County Donegal, home to the world's friendliest people. Continue to the prehistoric city of Derry, and make a stop at the Giant's Causeway, where a volcanic eruption left behind the most complex and magnificent rock patterns and formations. Finally, enjoy the Titanic Experience in Belfast's Titanic Quarter as your fascinating tour comes to an end.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityShannon
End CityBelfast

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Activities
    • Transfers
    • Meals
    • Fees as indicated on your itinerary
    • Local and international traveler assistance during your tour. Specialized and personalized services.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Clare and Galway

Accommodation: The Twelve Hotel: Standard Room , Galway

Welcome to Ireland. Upon arrival at Shannon Airport, pick-up your rental vehicle and depart for Galway. On route, enjoy a visit to the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Soak up the beauty of the Irish landscape an...

The Twelve Hotel

A stunning boutique hotel just minutes from Galway. The Twelve is a place for passing time, not simply passing through. Nestled in the charming seaside village of Barna; yet 12 minutes from the thrills of Galway city: and on the doorstep to Connemara, for this reason ...

Day 2: Connemara Region

Accommodation: The Twelve Hotel: Standard Room , Galway

Today's journey explores the stunning contrast of the Connemara region. See the granite mountains populated only by sheep, with hundreds of lakes forming a fisherman's paradise. Its stone walls, small farm...

Included Visits

The Cliffs of Moher

Kylemore Abbey

Dunluce Castle

Giants Causeway

Black Cab Taxi

Titanic Belfast

Notes:

Parking and tolls are

Not included in the pricing.

Some hotels do not have complimentary onsite parking available.

We Recommend:

Extend your trip and add an extra 2 night city break in Dublin to discover the Capital.

Keep your car upon arrival to Belfast and return it upon arrival to Dublin. Depart then from Dublin airport.

Day 3: Mayo, Sligo & Donegal

Accommodation: Harvey's Point: Executive Room, Donegal

Depart Galway today for Donegal. Make your way through Co. Mayo, stopping briefly to admire Downpatrick's Head, the perfect place to park and stretch your legs with an invigorating coastal walk. Gazing out ...

Harvey's Point

The Harvey's Point story has captured the hearts of people from all over the world. Harvey's Point is more than a hotel; it is a place to escape, to relax, to feel at home and yet in the lap of luxury. Situated 6km outside Donegal Town, Harvey's Point enjoys a magical...

Day 4: Derry City, Antrim Coast & Belfast

Accommodation: Ten Square Hotel: Classic Room, Belfast

Travel on to Derry City. You can visit the Tower Museum and O'Doherty Tower, which tells the story of Derry from prehistoric times to the present day. Explore Derry by walking along the historic Walls of th...

Ten Square Hotel
:

Your Perfect Escape. 4 Star Luxury in the Heart of the City. Combining relaxed elegance with a warm, genuine welcome, Ten Square Hotel is renowned locally & nationally for its unique atmosphere and unbeatable location.

The very definition of chic City Center accommodation.

Day 5: Belfast City

Accommodation: Ten Square Hotel: Classic Room, Belfast

This morning meet your driver at your hotel and enjoy the unique Black Cab taxi tour and learn all about the turbulent, yet relatively recent history during a 90-minute tour. Afterward, make your own way to...

Day 6: Belfast Departure

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in a private vehicle with full assistance to the airport for your flight home. Keep the memories alive, and we hope to see you again soon in Ireland. Stay Travelous!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,299
Price per day$260
Last Updated: 1/21/2022

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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.

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What's excluded

    • Airfare to/from the Tour start point, including domestic or inter-country connecting flights, unless otherwise stated in itinerary.
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Cancellation policy

Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.

*NOTE: Certain destinations require a 30% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and therefore, would supersede our standard cancellation policy prior to 90 days in this instance.

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