See Connemara’s moorlands, spend time on Inis Oírr, and cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher all in one long coastal day from Galway. This looped tour pairs short hikes, island time, and a dramatic sea approach to Ireland’s west coast.
See Connemara’s moorlands, spend time on Inis Oírr, and cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher all in one long coastal day from Galway. This looped tour pairs short hikes, island time, and a dramatic sea approach to Ireland’s west coast.
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Operated by Lally Tours · Galway, Galway
The bus pulls away from Hyde Hotel as the Atlantic wind tugs at your jacket and the road opens westward—one day to cross Connemara’s bogs, ferry to Inis Oírr, and slip beneath the Cliffs of Moher by boat.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Moderate fitness for short walks on uneven terrain and stepping on/off ferries; be comfortable standing for parts of the boat cruise.
The tour runs about 8 hours 45 minutes and departs from outside the Hyde Hotel in Galway at 9:00; return is to the same location.
The itinerary includes a boat cruise that views the Cliffs from sea; access to the visitor center is not part of the cruise and may not be included during the tight schedule.
No—both ferry crossings and the Cliffs cruise are weather dependent; the operator may alter the route or timings for safety.
Hotel pick-up may be available if you contact the operator at least 24 hours before the tour to arrange it.
The Aran Islands and Connemara have long histories of fishing, turf-cutting and small-scale stone-fence agriculture; many place names and traditions retain Gaelic roots.
Heavy visitation at the Cliffs and sensitive island habitats mean visitors should stick to paths, avoid disturbing nesting birds, and carry out any litter; operators adjust routes to protect wildlife and shorelines.
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