Connemara, Kylemore Abbey & National Park day tour from Galway
Overview
Connemara is known for its wild and rugged landscape and awe-inspiring scenery of glistening lakes, tumbling streams, desolate blanket bogs and craggy mountains. Join this guided journey following the Atlantic Ocean coastline along the invigorating Wild Atlantic way route to this unspoilt treasure. Travel through some of the most storybook villages in Ireland, marked by thatched cottages, dry stone walls, blanket bogs and galloping Connemara horses. Spend time walking in majestic Connemara National Park or the romantic Kylemore Abbey & Victorian walled gardens.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara On the N59 between Clifden and Westport, Kylemore Ireland
Kylemore Abbey
Victorian Walled Garden
Gothic Church
Craft Shop
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway Ireland
Visitor Centre with exhibition
Various looped walking trails
Stunning scenery and 12 Bens Mountains
Playground for kids
Picnic tables
Tea rooms
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Breath taking land and seacapes
Atlantic coastline
Stop At: Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Derrygimlagh Bog, Clifden Ireland
Derrygimlagh Bog (Wild Atlantic Way – Signature Point) - this remote site welcomed Alcock and Brown from the first ever transatlantic flight and was the centre of the communications and aviation world in the beginning of the 20th century.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara On the N59 between Clifden and Westport, Kylemore Ireland
Kylemore Abbey
Victorian Walled Garden
Gothic Church
Craft Shop
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre, Connemara National Park Connemara National Park Connemara, Co Galway Near the village of Letterfrack, Galway Ireland
Visitor Centre with exhibition
Various looped walking trails
Stunning scenery and 12 Bens Mountains
Playground for kids
Picnic tables
Tea rooms
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Breath taking land and seacapes
Atlantic coastline
Stop At: Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Derrygimlagh Bog, Clifden Ireland
Derrygimlagh Bog (Wild Atlantic Way – Signature Point) - this remote site welcomed Alcock and Brown from the first ever transatlantic flight and was the centre of the communications and aviation world in the beginning of the 20th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
S4423PHbrendar
May 2023
Our tour bus driver was great. Very informative and entertaining! We select the tour of the Abbey and it did not disappoint. Lovely visit.
Our tour bus driver was great. Very informative and entertaining! We select the tour of the Abbey and it did not disappoint. Lovely visit.Juliafost
August 2021
Our family really enjoyed this tour. Not only was the Connemara area so beautiful, but our driver and guide, Damien, was SO good! He was very entertaining as well as knowledgeable on Irish history and the area. He really went to the extra effort to make sure we saw everything the area had to ...
Our family really enjoyed this tour. Not only was the Connemara area so beautiful, but our driver and guide, Damien, was SO good! He was very entertaining as well as knowledgeable on Irish history and the area. He really went to the extra effort to make sure we saw everything the area had to offer and because we were not in a huge tour bus, but a large van, we were able to go on some of the smaller roads to see things other tour companies may not be able to do because there were some small roads! I had read some reviews where they said you got to choose if you wanted to hike Diamond Hill or see Kylemore Abby. I didn’t understand that it wasn’t either/or depending on what the group decided. For those who wanted to hike, they were dropped off at the park area and those who wanted to see the Abby, they were dropped off at Kylemore. Both places had about 3 hours to explore and that is when we had lunch. My family went to Kylemore Abby and had a really good lunch in their restaurant then off to see the gardens, Abby and chapel. There was plenty of time to explore and enjoy the area. The tour was well planned out, the van was very comfortable (thank you a/c!!) and Damien was wonderful! Best way to relax and see the area. We were SO glad we didn’t do it on our own!! There is no way a driver would have been able to see the countryside and absorb the beauty of Connemara at the same time.Алина Я
June 2021
Gerry is an excellent guide, me and my husband really enjoyed our bus tour to Connemara this weekend, thank you!
Gerry is an excellent guide, me and my husband really enjoyed our bus tour to Connemara this weekend, thank you!YingChen_B
September 2019
Nice tour guide but good if can switch on the air-conditioner as we felt studdy in non-ventilated coach with sealed windows. Good if organiser can include both Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park in the tour
Nice tour guide but good if can switch on the air-conditioner as we felt studdy in non-ventilated coach with sealed windows. Good if organiser can include both Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park in the tourPatricia_C
July 2019
The trip to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey with Mike was excellent. Mike’s commentary was comprehensive and witty. We enjoyed every minute of it.
The trip to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey with Mike was excellent. Mike’s commentary was comprehensive and witty. We enjoyed every minute of it.Joseph_M
July 2019
Gerry was fantastic. Took the time to explain details along the way - like stopping to show the cut peat. Quite the singer too. My wife and two teenage daughters thoroughly enjoyed this.
Gerry was fantastic. Took the time to explain details along the way - like stopping to show the cut peat. Quite the singer too. My wife and two teenage daughters thoroughly enjoyed this.