The 9 Best Multi-day Tours in Connemara, Western Ireland

January 2, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Connemara, Ireland including 8-Day Adventure Tour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, 8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover Small Group Tour, Hiking tours in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and France, 7-Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland Small Group Tour from Dublin, 12-Day Giant Irish Adventure Small-Group Tour from Dublin, 2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin, 8-Day Guided walk of Burren Aran and Connemara, Self-Drive of Ireland - The Greenway Tour, Self-Drive of Ireland - The Wild Atlantic Wanderer.
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1. 8-Day Adventure Tour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Saint Patrick's Quay, St Patrick's Quay, Victorian Quarter, Cork, Ireland Beyond the Glass Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The tour travels along the Wild Atlantic way as far as Westport in County Mayo. During the tour travellers will be immersed in the Irish landscape, where they will hike, cycle and experience Ireland’s rugged beauty. On each day of the tour there is a guided hike or cycle in a spectacular location. The tour visits the signature discovery points along the Wild Atlantic Way route. BEYOND THE GLASS ADVENTURE TOURS specialise in small group adventure tours on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY.  Taking you off the beaten track to experience adventure, culture and history all while being immersed in Ireland’s stunning natural landscape - the ultimate adventure travel experience. Tour departs from a central Cork city location. 

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Small-group tour with full attention of your knowledgeable and experienced guide, All activities, Bike tours and Hiking Tours, Local Driver/guide with Live commentary on board, All required equipment (bicycle and helmet) outside of your required gear listed.

Exclusions: Meals and snacks (outside of your breakfast) are not included in your tour price.

Reviewed By trishcrowe

James is as efficient as he is easy-going. It took him no time to get us set up properly on our bikes and on our way. Like so many of the Irish people we met, he not only knows his history, he knows how to tell a story. We hope someday to sign up for one of his longer adventures.

2. 8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover Small Group Tour

Grand Canal Hotel, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland Vagabond Tours
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Covering the west coast of Ireland from the peninsula’s of the south west all the way up to Connemara, the tour includes the chance to stay in a castle, two nights in Dingle town (as suggested by previous customers) and lots more. The tour is very comprehensive but its not rushed, instead we have added more time in so that we can get right off the beaten track and spend more time off the vehicles exploring.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, An off the beaten track adventure in 4x4 VagaTron Mini-coach, The services of a highly-trained and professional VagaGuide, 8 full days on tour, 7 nights' accommodation, 7 delicious and filling hot Irish breakfasts, Most daily activities and visits (see Tour Options below for extras), All relevant taxes, Guaranteed tour departure and price from the moment you make your deposit, Breakfast

Exclusions: We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. Most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success with customers over the years., Surf lesson in Castlegregory €40, Horse riding in Dingle €35, Boat trip in Dingle €15-20, Sea kayaking in Dingle €50, Rowing in Dingle €25, Golf in Dingle - Ask your guide for rate, Cycling tour in Killarney National Park €30, Skelligs Cruise €40

Reviewed By jenniger

Well I am like most of the others in recent reviews as I have not yet gone on my trip. I want to emphasize how marvelous Ciara was when I had to cancel and I have now rebooked the 11 day driftwood tour September 7. Would love to hear from anyone else booking that tour. One of the reasons I rebooked was the low deposit as even though did get my deposit back with no trouble last year I was uncomfortable at my age and who knows what’s gonna happen with Covid putting a large deposit down again. Marvelous communication and service and I’m sure my tour will be marvelous and I can write a great review when I have been

3. Hiking tours in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and France

Ballyhennessy, Shannon Airport, Co. Clare, Ireland Joyce's Ireland Hiking Tours
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5.0 based on 119 reviews

A hiking tour to the hidden trails of Western Ireland with expert guides, magnificent scenery, personal attention, luxury accommodation and fine dining.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks

Reviewed By LeeS496

I have been on several hiking trips with Joyce! She is an amazing tour guide. She definitely looks out for our best interests and makes sure we have the best possible experience. The accommodations are always above average and the food is outstanding. The hiking is always breathtaking. This year we could not go on our scheduled trips, so she graciously rolled our deposit over to next year. I highly recommend Joyce’s Ireland Trips!

4. 7-Day Driftwood Treasure Ireland Small Group Tour from Dublin

Grand Canal Hotel, Grand Canal Street Upper, Saint Peter's, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland Vagabond Tours
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A tour with an excellent vintage, the seven day Driftwood is a fantastically comprehensive Irish tour experience. Its relaxed and flexible itinerary covers some of Ireland’s best scenery and historical sites; there are visits to some of Ireland’s greatest stately homes and gardens; Free times to wander and explore the local communities we visit; excursions to a whiskey distillery, excellent accommodation, food, Irish pubs and much, much more. We will take you to some of Ireland best known tourist destinations like the Blarney Stone, the Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher but because our groups and vehicles are smaller, we will also take you right away from the beaten track and show you our favourite hidden corners of Ireland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Journey of discovery in a mini coach tour vehicle, Services of highly trained professional tour guide, 7 FULL days on tour, Six nights accommodation (1 nights B&B, 6 nights Hotel), 6 Full Irish breakfasts, All relevant taxes, Guaranteed tour price from the moment you make your deposit, Loads of laughs, Most daily activities and visits, including:, Demonstrations of local craftsmen at work

Exclusions: Lunches and evening meals (Available on request), Some optional entrance fees and additional activity options, for example:, Boat trip to Garinish Island (Available on request), Visit to Bantry House and Gardens (Available on request), Visit to working sheep farm (Available on request), Jaunting Car ride in Killarney National park (Available on request), Blarney Stone and Rock of Cashel (Available on request), We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. Most of the places we visit are free to enter. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success over the years.

Reviewed By jenniger

Well I am like most of the others in recent reviews as I have not yet gone on my trip. I want to emphasize how marvelous Ciara was when I had to cancel and I have now rebooked the 11 day driftwood tour September 7. Would love to hear from anyone else booking that tour. One of the reasons I rebooked was the low deposit as even though did get my deposit back with no trouble last year I was uncomfortable at my age and who knows what’s gonna happen with Covid putting a large deposit down again. Marvelous communication and service and I’m sure my tour will be marvelous and I can write a great review when I have been

5. 12-Day Giant Irish Adventure Small-Group Tour from Dublin

Grand Canal Hotel, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland Vagabond Tours
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This epic 12 day adventure tour of Ireland effortlessly explores more of Ireland than most Irish people will visit in their lifetime. From the Giant’s Causeway in the very north east to the Blarney Stone in the south west, the tour is filled with amazing and varied scenery, fantastic walks, great outdoor activity options. Not forgetting the fascinating historical and legendary sites as well as covering most of the Wild Atlantic Way. On our 12 day tour you will experience and learn about both the modern and ancient history of Ireland. The ‘Giant Irish Adventure Tour’ is made up of our award winning 8 day tour with the added bonus of experiencing Northern Ireland and the north west coast. This really is a tour of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Off the beaten track adventure in a 4X4 tour vehicle, Services of highly trained professional tour guides, 12 full days on tour, 11 nights accommodation (10 nights 4* hotel & 3* boutique guesthouse, 1 night in a castle), 11 Full Irish breakfasts, All relevant taxes, Loads of laughs, Most daily activities and visits, including:, Fantastic guided walks, Demonstrations of local craftsmen at work

Exclusions: Some optional entrance fees and additional activity options, for example:, Horse-riding (Available on request), Sea-Kayaking (Available on request), Bike touring in Killarney National Park (Available on request), Boat trip to the Skellig Islands (extremely weather dependent) (Available on request), Black Cab taxi tour of Belfast (Available on request), Bushmills Whiskey Distillery (Available on request), Walking tour of Derry (Available on request), Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge (Available on request), We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. As we stated above, most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter, as of course are the walks and beaches. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success over the years.

Reviewed By jenniger

Well I am like most of the others in recent reviews as I have not yet gone on my trip. I want to emphasize how marvelous Ciara was when I had to cancel and I have now rebooked the 11 day driftwood tour September 7. Would love to hear from anyone else booking that tour. One of the reasons I rebooked was the low deposit as even though did get my deposit back with no trouble last year I was uncomfortable at my age and who knows what’s gonna happen with Covid putting a large deposit down again. Marvelous communication and service and I’m sure my tour will be marvelous and I can write a great review when I have been

6. 2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

Heuston Station, St John's Rd W, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland Railtours Ireland First Class - Day Tours
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4.1 based on 21 reviews

Take an overnight trip from Dublin to tour the stunning countryside of Connemara and Galway. The trip takes you through the breathtaking scenery of Connemara's lakes, mountains, stone walls and thatched cottages.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Host on trains, Information pack, Reserved seats on trains, Qualified driver-guide on coaches, All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station, Overnight accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By JarveC

As a party of four we have just had an amazing 3 night 4 day experience on the Emerald Pullman First Class Train Trip. The journey took in many of Ireland's most scenic & spectacular locations including Waterford Crystal, Killarney, The Ring of Kerry , Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay to name just a few .. We experienced first class service from the time we left Connolly Station. The whole experience was completely relaxing and hassle free as everything was organised for us every step of the way, from the lovely hotels we stayed in to the wonderful tours of our beautiful country. Would highly recommend Railtours Ireland if planning a staycation and a huge thanks & appreciation to Jim Deegan and his very professional team for a great holiday in Ireland.

7. 8-Day Guided walk of Burren Aran and Connemara

Clifden, Clifden, County Galway, Western Ireland Ireland Walk Hike Bike

This destinatation combines the lunar-like, limestone landscape at the Burren, the spectacular coast routes in Connemara and the untouched flora & fauna on The Aran Islands. The Burren National Park covers a remarkable 1,500ha of limestone pavement, hazel scrub, woodland, turloughs, springs and cliffs. Originating from the Irish word “Boireann” meaning rocky place you cannot fail to be impressed by this truly mesmeric landscape.The Connemara is home to one of the most spectacular coastal drives in Ireland overlooking the Atlantic at the foot of Errisbeg Mountain, it is no surprise that International artists have drawn their inspiration from this enigmatic location. On Inismore, marvel at Dun Aonghusa prehistoric stone fort clinging to the 90m high cliffs while the Atlantic crashes below.

Inclusions: Ensuite room in select premium accommodations, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, 6 days walking with expert Irish Guide who accompanies the group for the duration of the holiday, Transport to/from each days walking locations and luggage transfers when required., Dedicated holiday specialist to help with planning

Exclusions: Personal drinks, Medical expenses, Gratuities.

Reviewed By jonm237

IWHB was great to work with on my walking tour (Kerry Camino/Dingle Way), from initial information and coordination, to day-to-day check-ins and weather updates. Morris provided a lively and informative intro the day before I set up, ensuring I was set up to enjoy the hiking. They are very well organized, friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. I don't hesitate to recommend using them for one of their tours, I was very happy, surprised really, with how much they had to offer and the way they went about it all.

8. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Greenway Tour

Corballis, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland Overland Ireland

Sustainability has become more important than ever and ecotourism has been at the forefront of Overland Ireland’s ethos from the beginning. Now you can enjoy the stunning unspoilt Irish scenery in an electric vehicle. Not even the sound of a running engine will disturb your enjoyment of the enchanting Emerald Isle.  This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.

Reviewed By russ2jen

Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.

9. Self-Drive of Ireland - The Wild Atlantic Wanderer

Corballis, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, Ireland Overland Ireland

Experience a truly authentic tour of Ireland with your Overland self-drive itinerary taking you from the heights of Croagh Patrick to the vast Burren National Park. Discover Ireland through adventure. Walk, talk, and laugh with our local guides and friends along the way. Let us send you on a trip with the perfect mix of culture, heritage, fresh air, and activities. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.

Reviewed By russ2jen

Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.

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