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From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip

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Day trip
From Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Trip
4.7  / 5962 reviews
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Experience 2 of the highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way in a single day on a day trip from Galway. Visit the Cliffs of Moher and Inisheer Island, and enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic coast.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Merchants Rd (Kinlay House)

  • Clarinbridge

    Pass by

  • Kilcolgan

    Pass by

  • Dunguaire Castle

    Pass by

  • Kinvarra

    Pass by

  • Ballyvaughan

    Pass by

  • Black Head Lighthouse

    Pass by

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    The Burren

    Scenic views on the way

  • Fanore

    Pass by

  • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

    Pass by

  • Doolin Cave

    Pass by

  • Doolin

    Pass by

  • Ferry

    (30 minutes)

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    Inisheer

    Free time, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour (2 hours)

  • Sightseeing cruise

    (1 hour)

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    Cliffs of Moher

    Free time, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour (1 hour)

  • Doonagore Castle

    Pass by

  • Lisdoonvarna

    Pass by

  • Corkscrew Hill

    Pass by

  • Newtown Castle

    Pass by

  • Aillwee Cave

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    Merchants Rd (Kinlay House)

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the smallest of the Aran Islands at Inisheer
  • See the majestic Cliffs of Moher on land and from the water
  • Learn about the local landscape and history of The Burren

Full description

Discover the beauty of the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher on a day trip from Galway. Take a bus through the karst landscape 'The Burren' and search for dolphins on the ferry to Inisheer Island. Spend free time exploring and admire the Cliffs of Moher on the return ferry.  Depart Galway and journey through the lunar landscape of The Burren as your make your way to the Cliffs of Moher. Pass pretty villages like Kilcolgan and Ballyvaughan on the way to Doolin. Board the ferry for a 30-minute crossing to Inisheer, and keep a look out for bottlenose dolphins on the way to the smallest of the Aran Islands. Get some free time to explore the ancient sites at your own pace. Use the time to hire a bike or explore by pony and trap. Cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher on the return ferry crossing. Then, travel to the eco-friendly visitors center, where you can stroll along the cliff top before the return trip to Galway via the famous "matchmaking" town of Lisdoonvarna.

Includes

  • Transportation by bus
  • Driver/guide
  • Return ferry from Doolin to Inisheer
  • Cliffs of Moher cruise (subject to weather conditions)
  • Entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, The Atlantic Edge
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

The tour departs from Merchants Road, Galway outside the Kinlay Hostel, H91 F2KT at 9:00 AM. Please present 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour vehicle will have 'Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours' branding. Tour returns: Merchants Road, Galway at 19:00.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Tour vehicle departs Merchants Road, Galway outside the Kinlay Hostel, H91 F2KT at 09:00
  • Please present / arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • Tour returns: Merchants Road, Galway at 19:00
  • Infants must sit on your lap.
  • The Cliffs of Moher cruise is subject to weather conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 962 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Sarah – United StatesOctober 13, 2024  – Verified booking
Our driver/guide Damian did a great job narrating our tour while also navigating the small winding roads. The visit to Inisheer was wonderful: a pub stop for some chowder, and a horse drawn cart ride around part of the island with driver Tom who explained the geology and history of the island and how people settled here. The ferry ride to the base of the Cliffs of Moher was stunning, to see the cliffs from this vantage was extraordinary. And then to see the cliffs from up above provided contrast. I liked seeing the Burren and would enjoy being able to visit some of the ruins and explore more. Also just the drive to and from different destinations was rich with views and stories —Great tour.
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Sabina – IrelandOctober 2, 2024  – Verified booking
It was great apart from the weather I had a great time.
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roisin – United KingdomSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide/driver was great and the whole tour was very organised and well run. Highly recommend
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Product ID: 136742

Activity provider:Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours

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