Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Description
A full day, guided tour of Connemara, an area famed for it’s unspoiled natural beauty and rugged landscapes. Spend time exploring the iconic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. Along the way, listen to your expert driver/guide share the origin of the Irish language and how it is still the native language of Connemara, despite its diminishing status in the rest of Ireland.
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Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2016 was 1,318. It is located about 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road.
Tallest mountain range in the west of Ireland
DescriptionMaam Cross is a crossroads in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. It lies within the townland of Shindilla, at the junction of the R59 from Galway to Clifden and the R336 from Galway to the Maam Valley which runs from Maum or Maam to Leenaun or Leenane
DescriptionLeenaun, also Leenane, is a village and 1,845 acre townland in northern County Galway, Ireland, on the southern shore of Killary Harbour, on the northern edge of Connemara
Killary Harbour is a fjord located in the west of Ireland, in northern Connemara, and the border between counties Galway and Mayo runs down its centre
Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The abbey was founded for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
Connemara National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland that are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It is located in the west of Ireland within County Galway.
Gorgeous seaside village in South Connemara
Salthill is a seaside resort on the northern shore of Galway Bay, Ireland. Its beach consists of a series of small rocky or sandy stretches. Salthill Promenade offers views of the nearby harbour city of Galway and the Aran Islands. Species native to the Irish Atlantic are on show at the Galway Atlantaquaria aquarium. Founded in 1895, the Galway Golf Club has an 18-hole course and views of the bay.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
- Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
Reviews(1,231)
It was a fun tour where we got to see a lot in a day. I especially liked our driver/guide who was very funny and informative (we did the tour on the 12th of august).
We had the best time with Shane on this tour! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Irish History and funny as well. He surprised us with an extra stop where we got to feed some sheep! He also gave us extra time at kylemore abbey which is very much needed in my opinion because there is so much to see there. He is very attentive to passenger questions and ensures nobody is left behind. We had him for the cliffs of moher tour as well and he was just as amazing as on this one. Would give him the biggest recommendation! If you are choosing between this one and cliffs of moher, would suggest this one if you like more mountains and remote areas!
Ideal for discovering Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, with stops in pretty villages and viewpoints. We discover the Connemara of lakes and moors but also the Connemara of the seaside. The guide also explained life in the region well to us.
Wonderful Day trip. Our Guide Shane was excellent. Would love to see the Abby on a beautiful sunny day but we all know those are far and few between in Ireland.
Jerry was very pleasant, had a great sense of humor and was historically knowledgable. The tour was really enjoyable and informative -a great day overall!
Had an amazing time and our Guide Richie was the absolute best. Highly recommend this tour. Amazing sights.
Hi! Went on this tour with my twin sister and had a great time! Michael was very sweet, informative and a pleasure to spend the day learning about different aspects of Ireland! We highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Michael!
Brian was our driver on this tour. He was funny and informative. He was also kind, understanding, and helpful with my son who was feeling a little car sick on the roads. The Abbey and the grounds were beautiful. We enjoyed the stops along the way as well.
Wow - best afternoon out on the lake. The captain is so knowledgeable and the staff are super friendly. A must do when visitors come again. A must do!
Shane gave us a thorough Irish history lesson. From the beginning with the Hawthorn Fairies through the famine and civil war. Better than reading a book! Well spoken and engaging.
