Your professional driver guide will drive through the majestic Maumturk mountains by Lough Nafooey, through Letterfrack village into Clifden town for lunch. You will enjoy a stop at Joe Joyce sheep dog demonstration, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour for a photo and a hike in Connemara National Park if requested. Listen to the history and culture of the Connemara region from our educated and witty driver guide who will take you back in time to the early 1900's in Ireland. By the time your group arrive back in Galway city feeling excited and satisfied after a great day tour in Connemara, you will feel the urge to tell your family and friends about our very popular tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Galway City
We pick up our clients at a hotel, bed & breakfast or apartment in Galway city.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Your professional driver guide will drive through the majestic Maumturk mountains by Lough Nafooey, through Letterfrack village into Clifden town for lunch. You will enjoy a stop at Joe Joyce sheep dog demonstration, Kylemore Abbey, Killary Harbour for a photo and a hike in Connemara National Park if requested. Listen to the history and culture of the Connemara region from our educated and witty driver guide who will take you back in time to the early 1900's in Ireland. By the time your group arrive back in Galway city feeling excited and satisfied after a great day tour in Connemara, you will feel the urge to tell your family and friends about our very popular tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Galway City
We pick up our clients at a hotel, bed & breakfast or apartment in Galway city.
Return
Need Help?
Itinerary
1
Joyce Country Sheepdogs
You will enjoy Joe Joyce displaying his sheep herding skills with his very clever Border Collie dogs as he sends commands by whistle to round up his sheep into a pen. Joe will also share some of the history about his homestead and farming in the area where he grew up. Learn about a famous movie with A list actors which he had a small part,
filmed in the Clonbur area of Connemara.
1 hour
2
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Take a stroll to the historic Kylemore Abbey built by Mitchel Henry in 1868 for his wife Margaret and family, view the Victorian decor and listen to the audio reciting the life of the Henry family. Travel on a shuttle bus to the Victorian walled gardens and feast your eyes on the 6 acres of beautiful flowers and plants. Our clients also love to walk into the 14th century style neo Gothic church which Mitchel built for his wife Margaret. Finally browse through the gift shop and purchase delicious sauces, jams and chocolates made by the Benedictine order of nuns who have lived at Kylemore Abbey since the early 1900's.
1 hour
3
Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
Take a hike on the beautiful Diamond hill in Connemara National Park which is 442 metres in height and will be between 1-3 hours in duration to climb depending on how high you would like to walk up this magnificent hill. Most of our clients prefer to hike for one hour.