Tour The Wild Atlantic Way

Meals

Breakfast each morning (large selection to choose from)

Others

Ferry across the Shannon Entrance into the Rock of Cashel Entrance into Blarney Castle and Gardens Numerous Guided walks with full time qualified guide Boat trip to the Aran Islands and Cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher. Cycling on the Aran Islands Visited places of interest in the West of Ireland.

Accommodation

6 nights in accommodation approved by Irish Tourist Board, We use very comfortable 3 start Hotels or Guesthouses for this tour. All Rooms are en-suite Free WiFi

Guide

Qualified Irish Tourist Board Guide with you the whole time to inform of the areas visited and assist you.

Transport

Depending on the size of the size of the group we will use 16 seater minibus for the duration of the tour.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

We recommend that you have your own travel Insurance for this trip. You are covered under our Insurance for your Transport and Guides with us.

Optional

Eco Tour wildlife watching, - Dingle €25 Visit the Blasket Islands – Dingle €25 Horse riding, on Inch Beach - Dingle. €50 Surfing, - in Dingle, Mayo, Sligo. €35 Kayaking – Dingle, Mayo, Sligo. €35 Cycling, The Green Way – Mayo €25 Sea Fishing – Mayo. Half day €25 – Full Day €50

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Of Tour, Visit The Rock Of Cashel, Kiss The Blarney Stone, The Wild Atlantic Way, And Stay In West Cork.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Of Tour, Visit The Rock Of Cashel, Kiss The Blarney Stone, The Wild Atlantic Way, And Stay In West Cork.

Your adventure starts: 8am Pick up the city center Dublin - Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk St.

Morning /Afternoon: We will be traveling south west to County Cork and to the coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way. On the way there we will take one or two diversions to visit the amazing Rock of Cashel (truly one of Irelands Icons) and then to Blarney Castle to kiss a very important stone.

Evening:

Eventually we make our way to West Cork where we be staying for the next two nights.

When we do arrive we can go for a bite to eat and relax in our wonderful surroundings.
Day 2 Day 2: Walk On Sheep’S Head, West Cork, Guided Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walk On Sheep’S Head, West Cork, Guided Walk

Glanlough Loop Walk: Grade: moderate- strenuous, Length: 15km, Duration: Approx. 4hrs, Ascent: 350m, Terrain: Old Roads and Lane-ways, Open Mountains trails.

Morning / Afternoon: This morning we will be making our way to one of the smaller peninsulas in this area called “the Sheep’s Head” and yes, there are many sheep. The walk is known as the Glanlough Loop and walks from one side of the peninsula to the next, giving you wonderful views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. The walks on this Peninsula where created by the local farmers to bring more people into this area, they maintain the trails and are very welcoming to all guests in their small part of West Cork.

Evening: In the evening we will return to our accommodation, have a bite to eat and relax for the evening.
Day 3 Day 3: Gougane Barra, Dingle, County Kerry, Unique Pubs With Irish Music.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gougane Barra, Dingle, County Kerry, Unique Pubs With Irish Music.

Morning / Afternoon: After breakfast we will be travelling to the small town of Dingle in County Kerry. On the way we will visit Gougane Barra the 6th century monastic site of Saint Finbarr. The church sits in the most beautiful valley and we will have time to take a walk in this wonderful area.

There is a green island in lone Gougane Barra,

Where Allua of songs rushes forth as an arrow;

In deep-valley’d Desmond - a thousand wild fountains

Come down to that lake from their homes in the mountains.

Evening: Dingle or An Daingean which is its Gaelic and original name is a fantastic small village known for its small quaint pubs, live Irish music and relaxed atmosphere. There is plenty to see and do in his small town with great restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, craft stores etc. What it is really well know for though is its friendly dolphin called Fungie which has been in Dingle harbour for years and visited by thousands of curious guests. You may also be surprised when you enter a pub in Dingle that you can also buy a new pair of shoes or have your old ones mended.
Day 4 Day 4: Walk Mount Brandon Mountain, South Pole Inn Pub, Stay Dingle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Walk Mount Brandon Mountain, South Pole Inn Pub, Stay Dingle

Mt Brandon Walk: Grade: moderate- strenuous Length: 8km, Duration: Approx. 4hrs, Ascent: 750m, Terrain: Open Mountain Tracks.

Morning / Afternoon: After a hearty breakfast we will get ourselves ready for one of my favourite walks in this area, Mt Brandon. Which is named after Saint Brendan the voyager; some think he even got as far as North America.

                                                    "Is it right or left for Gibraltar"

                                                    "What track do I take for Mizen Head?"

                                                    "I’d love to settle down near Ventry Harbour",

                                                    St. Brendan to his albatross he said. (St Brendans Voyage)

Mount Brandon is a blessed mountain and there is a pilgrim trail to its summit and is one if Irelands holiest locations. It is less than 1000m but even though it is a pilgrim walk it is quite a challenge. The walk will take about 4hrs and the views from its summit are breathtaking. From it you can see the Atlantic Ocean all around you, the Blasket Islands and Irelands highest Mountain range on the Iveragh Peninsula.

Alternative Morning Activity: You can also visit the Blasket Islands or do an ECO Tour in this area instead of the walk:(not included in cost but the guide will organise for you)

Afternoon / Evening:

We will then take a short drive to Annascaul and visit Tom Crean’s South Pole pub for a refreshing pint. Tom Crean is a very famous explorer and went on expeditions to the South Pole with Shackleton and Scott. The book an "Unsung Hero" about Tom Crean is well worth a read and may help you enjoy the Dingle Peninsula even more.

In the evening when after we get back you have plenty of time to stroll around Dingle, visit some of the craft shops, enjoy a bite to eat and relax.
Day 5 Day 5: Inch Beach, Doolin, Cliffs Of Moher Coastal Walk, Doolin.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Inch Beach, Doolin, Cliffs Of Moher Coastal Walk, Doolin.

Cliffs of Moher – Cliff Walk:

Grade: easy / moderate, Length: 8km, Duration: 2.5hrs, Ascent: 100m, Terrain: Grass and Field Trails.

Morning: Cliffs of Moher Walk

Today we visit one of the finest beaches in all of Ireland Inch Beach. There are many fine beaches on the Dingle Peninsula and this is probably the best of them all. Here you try your hand at some surfing, horse riding, swimming or just enjoy a fine beach walk.

Inch Beach is also home to where the infamous Ryans Daughter was filmed. Dusting off those cobwebs and taking a walk on this beautiful sandy beach, the same spot where Sarah Miles as Rosy Ryan met Robert Mitchum as Charles Shaughnessy, come here and share in their love story.

Afternoon:

In the afternoon we will travel to the famous Cliffs of Moher and Doolin in County Clare. The small town of Doolin is another small fishing port town made famous by Its charm and Irish Music.

We will be taking a Ferry across the mouth of the river Shannon into County Clare and head north on one of the most scenic coast roads in Ireland with views out across the Atlantic Ocean.

                                 "Take a view oer the mountains, fine sights youll see there;

                                   Youll see high, rocky mountains on the west coast of Clare,

                                   Oh, the towns of Kilkee and Kilrush can be seen,

                                   From the high, rocky slopes round the Cliffs of Dooneen."

We will stop at the Cliffs of Moher and you can enjoy a beautiful coastal walk into Doolin approx 2hrs where we will be staying, a great way to arrive.

Evening:

Doolin really is the capital of Irish music in the West of Ireland, a small and wonderful little village. So relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Day 6 Day 6: Doolin, Cycle On The Aran Islands, Cliffs Of Moher Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Doolin, Cycle On The Aran Islands, Cliffs Of Moher Cruise

Morning / Afternoon: Today weather permitting we will visit one of the most spectacular places in all of Ireland the Aran Islands. We will take a Ferry from Doolin to Inis Mor, the largest of the three Aran Islands. This is a Gaeltacht area where Irish is still the main language. The Island is full of wonder and absolutely beautiful, I’m sure you will not want to leave. We will hire some bicycles, this is the best way to explore this island and we will visit the world heritage site of Dun Aonghasa Fort which stands over a dramatic 300 foot cliff.

After this we will all enjoy a 1 Hour Cruise underneath the stunning Cliffs Of Moher. The Cliffs Of Moher rise to a height of over 700ft/214 meters.

Evening:

We will then get the Ferry back and relax for the rest of the evening in Doolin.
Day 7 Day 7: Walk In The Burren, Visit Galway, Return To Dublin.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walk In The Burren, Visit Galway, Return To Dublin.

The Burren Walk, Galway, Connemara, Clifden.

Burren Loop Walk: Grade: moderate, Length: 7.5km, Duration: 3hrs, Ascent:140m, Terrain: Limestone karst, smooth rocky surface

Morning: This morning we will visit one of the most incredible places to walk or visit in the west of Ireland "The Burren". The Burren is a limestone karst whose flora are internationally famous, The bloody Cranesbill, mountain avens and spring gentians are among the many plants from the Arctic, Alps and Mediterranean which grow here..

Afternoon: We take a short stop into Galway to give you some to look about this Bohemiam little city, full of wonderful arts and crafts, restaurants and small laneway streets before we make our way back to Dublin.

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The Wild Atlantic Way

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Itinerary of your trip The Wild Atlantic Way

Day 1: Start Of Tour, Visit The Rock Of Cashel, Kiss The Blarney Stone, The Wild Atlantic Way, And Stay In West Cork.

Day 2: Walk On Sheep’S Head, West Cork, Guided Walk

Day 3: Gougane Barra, Dingle, County Kerry, Unique Pubs With Irish Music.

Day 4: Walk Mount Brandon Mountain, South Pole Inn Pub, Stay Dingle

Day 5: Inch Beach, Doolin, Cliffs Of Moher Coastal Walk, Doolin.

Day 6: Doolin, Cycle On The Aran Islands, Cliffs Of Moher Cruise

Day 7: Walk In The Burren, Visit Galway, Return To Dublin.

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