Ireland: Galway & Connemara Coast

Highlights

• Delight in the lilt of an Irish brogue as a local expert leads you on a guided tour of The Burren.
• Explore the medieval churches, Neolithic tombs, and sacred sites of Noughaval.
• Marvel at the rugged and magical countryside of Connemara, whose mountains, lakes, and peat bogs have inspired poets for centuries.
• View Kylemore Abbey, the oldest Benedictine abbey in Ireland.
• Listen to crashing surf as you trace the coastline of the unspoiled, tranquil Renvyle Peninsula.

What's this trip about?

Nothing compares to cycling County Clare and Connemara—and there’s no one who does it like VBT! Starting in the enchanting village of Lisdoonvarna, you’ll receive a warm Irish welcome from VBT’s local friends—along with world-class cuisine from an authentic Irish chef. As your path winds past the stunning Cliffs of Moher, you’ll explore the natural beauty of the Burren’s unique biosphere with a regional expert. In Galway, your local Irish trip leaders (many of them musicians) will show you the best venues for traditional music. Turning towards the remote Aran Islands, you’ll discover ancient druidic sites and spin past shoals of harbor seals sunning themselves on the rocks. After cycling the stunning landscape of Connemara with us, you’ll understand why it’s inspired so many centuries of lilting Irish poetry and song.

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