Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands & Connemara
€990
per person
Join us along one of the most astounding self-guided hiking trails in the world along the lush green coastline of Ireland. Hike along the daring Cliffs of Moher to the serene Aran islands. Paint the whole picture of Ireland with all its contrasts finishing the tour along the Great Western Way to the Fjord of Killary Harbour.
Level 2/3
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Destination
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Duration8 Days I Level: 2/3 (of 5)
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What is included7 overnight stays in local pensions and inns including breakfast; Luggage transfers (from Day 5); Transfers and ferry crossings according to program; Carefully elaborated route description; Detailed travel and tour documents (incl. GPS tracks); Service hotline
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What is not includedLuggage transfer to/from Aran Islands (with ferry crossings luggage needs to be taken autonomously)
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Best periodApril, May, June, July, August, September, mid-October
FROM OUR GALLERY
Self-guided and inn to inn walking tours in Ireland (Connemara, Aran, Moher)
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Doolin
Arrival on own arrangements to the starting point of the week-long hiking tour in Ireland.
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Day 2: Cliffs of Moher (5hrs, 12km, +450m/-500m)
This independent walking tour begins with the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, over 120 meters above the west coast of Ireland. A short organized transfer will take you to the starting point of today’s hike. Your first hiking day follows the Cliffs of Moher Trail along the coastline from the outskirts of Liscannor and back to Doolin. This is a truly unforgettable start of an exciting week in Ireland.
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Day 3: Aran Islands (5hrs, 17km, +225m/-225m)
An organized transfer will take you to the port where you catch the Ferry to Inis Mor, the biggest of the Aran Islands. Today’s self-guided walk leads you past an infamous seal colony to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dún Aenghus. We have timed today’s walk so that by the time you reach the attraction site, the biggest part of the daily tourist flow will have already left. The endpoint of today’s independent hiking route is Cill Rónáin.
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Day 4: Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are known as the home of the Gaelic language and music. If you are interested in traditions, a lot can be discovered on these islands. If you would rather enjoy the fresh air, rent a bike or put on your walking boots once again to discover the many other monuments and fortifications on the island.
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Day 5: Oughterard - Maam's Cross (5,30hrs, 19km, +245m/-245m)
You are off to an early start, as you take the first ferry back to the mainland, to Ross a’ Mhil. An organized transfer will take you to Oughterard where you will find the starting point of the Great Western Way. You will be walking along Lough Corrib and contemplate a typical Connemara landscape at the end of the lake. You will gaze upon lush green hills, sparkling rivers and emblematic swampland as you advance towards the end of the trail where you will be picked up and taken to the Tiernakill valley where your next accommodation awaits.
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Day 6: Maam's Cross - Lough Inagh (5hrs, 16km, +395m/-345m)
You start your hiking day with a short organized transfer to the starting point in the valley of Tiernakill. Today’s independent walking route will take you to the Maumturk Mountains. Ascend to Maum Ean pass for some spectacular views of Connemara from above. Those hills are said to be blessed by St. Patrik as we walked this trail hundreds of years ago. Nowadays, a small chapel, a celtic cemetery and a statue of St. Patrik mark this sacred site and commemorate his presence in the area. From there you begin your descent back to the valley and toward the 12 Bens and Lough Inagh.
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Day 7: Lough Inagh - Leenane (5hrs, 15km, +165m/-225m)
Today’s self-guided walk takes you through a rather unusual for Ireland forest setting. You bid the hills of Maumturk mountains and the 12 bens farewell in exchange for the moory forests towards Killary Harbour. The highlight of today’s hike is Fjord Leenane which you will encounter at the end of the trail.
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Day 8: Departure
Onward travels.
TOUR LOCATION
Price
990 Euro per person in twin/dbl room (15/04-12/05; 23/09-15/10)
1070 Euro per person in twin/dbl room (08-14/04; 13/05-22/09)
Single room & Solo traveler supplement
Single room supplement: 410 Euro;
Solo traveler supplement: 490 Euro (incl. sgl. room supplement)
Tips
Daily departures between the beginning of April and mid-October. You must not have vertigo when walking the Cliffs of Moher coastal trail. For the other legs you need to be in a good shape for hikes up to 20km. Surefootedness is needed for the descend from Maum Ean Pass. Arrival by plane to Dublin or Shannon. From Dublin airport with the Citylink busses either direct to Galway or to Dublin Heuston and by train to Galway. From here with the bus to Doolin (www.citylink.ie). Organised transfer for the departure from Leenane to Westport: EUR70.-per ride. Reservation absolutely needed, payable on the spot. From Westport in 3,30 hours with the train to Dublin Heuston.
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