May the road rise to greet you.....May the wind always be at your back...And may you find pure enchantment along the byways of Eire's fabled west counties. The same lands that inspired the words of Yeats, Joyce and Behan... and the music of the Clancy Brothers, the Chieftains, Tommy Maken and so many others... will put a song in your heart as you roll along breathtaking landscapes through an ancient heritage.
Tour Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Connemara Coast, Galway County
Season
July-September
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Galway
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Connemara Coast, Ireland Galway County, Ireland
Distance Traveled
240 Miles
Skill Levels Accommodated
Athletic Beginner
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
6-14
Support Vehicles
Full Van Support
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Bianchi Bikes, Ultra-Performance 24-speed Custom Hybrid and Womens Hybrid, Tandems available upon request
Accommodations
Classic: Inns, Hotels, B&B’s with Private Baths
Transportation to Start Site
Shuttle from Galway airport to first hotel
Dining
Meals Included: Six Dinners and Two Picnic Lunches
Additional Activities
Seafood feasts and home-baked delicacies; Ride along the ancient stone walls of Connemara; Ride through ancient Dolmen; Unique stay on Killary Harbor, Ireland's magnificent fjord; Nightly foot-tapping pub culture
Rates
$3,595.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Galway Shuttle from Galway to Cashel for a bike fitting and a quick warm-up spin, through wild scenery, to the quaint fishing village of Roundstone.
Day 2: In Cashel Cycle past sheep everywhere you look to the secluded beaches on the Connemara coastline. You'll pass by bogs and the beautiful peninsula of Ballyconneely.
Day 3-4: The Sky Road to Clifden Pedal the "Sky Road" to Clifden. Enjoy the views of Bon Lehely Mountain as you spin the narrow roads from the coast inland. Upon arrival in Clifden, you will have a guided tour of the historical town. On day 4, continue along varied terrain through Connemara National Park.
Day 5-6: Leenane Gothic Kylemore Abbey and Leenane are set on one of Ireland's most dramatic fjords. Here, spend a free day along Killary Harbor, hiking, horseback riding or taking a guided sea kayaking tour. You may also choose to bike to Cong, a unique town with underground streams and historic sights.
Day 7-8: Galway Your last ride snakes through farmland and hop a ferry across the Lough Corrib. Continue on to Galway-one of Ireland's most charming villages-where, after a tour of the city, a farewell celebration at Galway's most famous pub awaits you. After a fond farewell, take some time to explore other parts of Ireland on your own!
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