There is no better way to experience Ireland's rugged western coast than by bicycle. You'll explore all that is truly Eire: weathered stone remains of ancient Celtic ruins, velvety pastures speckled with flocks of grazing sheep, and the enduring welcome of the traditional Irish pub. By bike, you'll experience the grandeur of the scenic Connemara, from the misted Valley of Inagh to the quartzite peaks of the Twelve Bens. You will cycle the wild, unspoiled terrain of Inishmór, the largest of the remote Aran Islands. As daylight fades, settle into the warmth of pub life and share in the jovial banter of the Irish and the undying spirit of the Emerald Isle.
Tour Details
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Location
Western Ireland
Season
August and September
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Galway City
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Aran Islands & Galway Bay, Ireland Connemarra, Ireland County Mayo, Ireland
Distance Traveled
10 - 50 Miles per Day
Minimum Age Limit
18
Skill Levels Accommodated
All
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
20
Support Vehicles
1 Passenger Van
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Trek Travel provides the use of a Trek bike at no additional cost. Guests can choose from either the Trek Madone 5.2 carbon fiber road bike or the Trek 7700 FX Hybrid.
Transportation is provided from the meeting point in Bordeaux to the trip start.
Dining
Fresh seafood is abundant. Land based favorites include lamb cutlets and stews. Accompanying most dishes is the ever present Irish potato, carrots, soda bread and farm fresh cheese.
About Liquor
Pre-dinner gatherings with complimenatry aperitifs; at dinners, alcohol is not provided by Trek Travel.
Additional Activities
Castle Tours, Hiking
Rates
$3,795.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
An additional $850 is added for people traveling alone that require their own room.
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Tour Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Aran Islands & Galway Bay Pedal past fields of ancient stone walls and the rocky cliffs of the Atlantic.
Ride along the northern shores of Galway Bay.
Take a ferry to the Aran Islands.
Visit Dún Dúchathair, the Black Fort.
Stay at Kilmurvey House and Glenlo Abbey.
Days 3 & 4: Connemarra Explore the ancient stone fortress of Dún Aengus.
Hike with Trek Travel's local friends on Diamond Hill, inside Connemara National Park.
Visit the colorful seaside town of Roundstone.
Enjoy stunning views along the Sky Road of Clifden.
Stay at Ballynahinch Castle.
Days 4 & 6: County Mayo Ride quiet country roads past Irish villages and green pastures.
Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of rural County Mayo.
Cycle past Tully Cross and Kylemore Abbey.
Stay at Ashford Castle – Relais & Châteaux.
Reservation Policy
You can reserve a trip at any time up to one day before the trip begins. Trek Travel will place you on the trip of your choice based on availability. To reserve the trip of your choice, call them at 1.866.GO4.TREK (1.866.464.8735) Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm Central Standard Time. You may also reserve a trip online by visiting them at www.TrekTravel.com.
All trip prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change for foreign trips based on fluctuations in foreign currency. Trek Travel accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express), personal checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks. A deposit of $500 per person is required to book the trip. The remainder must be paid at least 90 days prior to the trip start. With your authorization, Trek Travel can automatically bill your credit card the balance due 90 days before the trip start.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your trip more than 90 days before the trip start, there is a cancellation fee of $100; 61-90 days before the trip start is a cancellation fee of 25% of the original trip price; 31-60 days before the trip start is a cancellation fee of 50% of the original trip price; there is no refund for canceling a trip 0-30 days before the trip start.
If you choose to change your trip more than 90 days from the trip start, you may do so with no fee. From 61-90 days, there will be a $100 administration fee. If you choose to change trips within 60 days of the original trip start, the cancellation policy outlined above will apply. Please be aware that it is only possible to move to another trip within one year of the original trip departure date. Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel a trip at any time if they feel that the safety and quality of a trip could be compromised. If a trip must be canceled due to low enrollment, Trek Travel will make every effort to do so at least 90 days prior to the trip start. A full refund will be issued in both instances. A trip will not be cancelled due to low enrollment within 45 days of the trip start.
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