Ireland Bike Tours

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“Ireland, especially the rural West, is a cyclist’s dream.” So says Bicycling magazine, and you will surely agree. There’s an endless network of winding back roads where lazy sheep are often your only company. Green meadows lead down to the sea, magical mist-covered mountains are off in the distance, while around every turn you are likely to come upon cows gr...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ride through Lisdoonvarna and out to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
    • Ferry out to the famous Aran Islands where we vist the ancient fort of Dun Aengus and ride along the rugged coastline
    • Ride along Killary Harbor and in the valleys of the Maamturk Mountains
    • Ride to Cleggan, then along the ocean and famous Skye Road
    • Enjoy a beautiful ride along Ballynahinch River

What's this trip about?

    “Ireland, especially the rural West, is a cyclist’s dream.” So says Bicycling magazine, and you will surely agree. There’s an endless network of winding back roads where lazy sheep are often your only company. Green meadows lead down to the sea, magical mist-covered mountains are off in the distance, while around every turn you are likely to come upon cows grazing around a medieval castle, Stone Age ruins, or the remains of an ancient cathedral. Stone cottages are tucked along the edges of green pastures dotted with sheep, and each small village looks more Irish than the last. And the Irish are even friendlier than their reputation – warm and welcoming, and always ready to engage you in the gentle pleasures of good conversation while you enjoy a bit of traditional Irish music at the local pub.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityShannon
End CityShannon

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Connemara
  • Galway

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • All ferries and excursions
    • most entry fees
    • 6 nights lodging
    • 6 breakfasts, and 5 dinners (you are on your own for dinner one night in Clifden)
    • guided tour of the “Burren”
    • ferry to Aran Islands
    • bicycle and helmet
    • Free transfer from/to Shannon International Airport

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival Day;  Distance: 16 miles; Terrain: Easier

Accommodation: Gregans Castle Hotel

Arrive at Shannon Airport. Discovery Bicycle Tours will provide transportation to Gregans Castle Hotel. After lunch, there will be a bike fitting and safety instructions followed by an afternoon warm-up ride. You will cycle country lanes through the “Burren”, passing through Noughaval, and including a visit to the famous Poulnabrone Dolmen.

Day 2: Distance: 22 or 26 miles; Terrain: Easier to Intermediate

Accommodation: Gregans Castle Hotel

Ride through Lisdoonvarna and out to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Then have lunch in Doolin, Ireland’s music capital, followed by a spectacular oceanside ride along the Coast Road to Ballyvaughan. Local guide Shane Connol...

Day 3: Distance: 10 or 22 miles;  Terrain: Easier

Accommodation: Rosleague Manor

Ferry out to the famous Aran Islands where we vist the ancient fort of Dun Aengus and ride along the rugged coastline. Then we ferry north of Galway to Connemara and the Rosleague Manor.

Day 4: Distance: 23 or 30 miles; Terrain: Easier to Intermediate

Accommodation: Rosleague Manor

Ride along Killary Harbor and in the valleys of the Maamturk Mountains. Visit beautiful Kylemore Abbey. Option hiking in Letterfrack.

Day 5: Distance: 27 miles; Terrain: Easier

Accommodation: Quay House

Starting at the Rosleague Manor, we ride to Cleggan, then along the ocean and famous Skye Road, past Clifden Castle and into the town of Clifden. Guests will enjoy strolling the streets of this lovely town with its many local crafts, shops and places of interest.

Day 6: Distance: 32, 39 or 49 miles; Terrain: Easier to Intermediate

Accommodation: Quay House

From Clifden we take a road that leads through peat bogs and past fishing weirs to Roundstone. Roundstone is a lovely fishing village with excellent ceramics and pottery, and the workshop where Malachy Kearns makes his world famous Bod...

Day 7: Departure Day

After an early breakfast Discovery Bicycle Tours will transport you back to Shannon Airport or to Galway (your choice). Please note that even with an early start you will not arrive at Shannon Airport earlier than 11 AM, so please book return flights accordingly.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,995
Price per day$428
Single supplement (single occupancy)$360
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Discovery Bicycle Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Discovery Bicycle Tours Reviews & Ratings

4.9/5  Excellent
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Scotland

Dec 2023

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Hoodwinked by the tour operator

The bikes we specified and what we got were grossly inappropriate for both tours. These people are very deceptive. Never have we experienced such deception in our ...

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Scotland

Dec 2023

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Hoodwinked by the tour operator

The bikes we specified and what we got were grossly inappropriate for both tours. These people are very deceptive. Never have we experienced such deception in our ...

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Jill

Dec 2019

Discovery Bicycle Tours Company Reviewsby Discovery Bicycle Tours

So much attention to detail; very responsive with requests

Just came back from an 8 day trip to Chile with DBT and local supporting guide Amity Tours. Cannot say enough good things. So much attention to detail; very respons...

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Samuel

Nov 2019

Discovery Bicycle Tours Company Reviewsby Discovery Bicycle Tours

Beautiful views with great fall foliage.

Loved the Lake Champlain Islands tour. Our leaders were warm,knowledgeable, and supportive. The routes chosen took us on beautiful views with great fall foliage. My ...

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Ride your bike from inn to inn, enjoy fine food and great lodging, while you are pampered by professional and engaging leaders. We take care of all the details for you, at the inns and along the way, so you can relax and have fun. Discovery Bicycle Tour vans carry your luggage, water to refill your bottle, purchases you might make, and spare parts and tools for roadside repairs or adjustments. And if you want a break from pedaling, there is always an empty seat waiting for you, and our leaders are always glad to have some interesting company.

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What's excluded

    • Airfare is not included
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Gregans Castle Hotel A stunning 18th century manor house set in its own established and lovingly-attended gardens, with spectacular views that stretch across the Burren to Galway Bay. Rosleague Manor Resting on the quiet shores of Ballinakill Bay, and beautifully secluded within 30 acres of its own private woodland, Rosleague Manor in Connemara is one of Ireland’s finest regency hotels. Quay House Built for the Harbour Master nearly 200 years ago, The Quay House has been sensitively restored and now offers guest accommodation in fourteen bedrooms (all different) with full bathrooms – all but two overlook the Harbour.
Cancellation policy

If you cancel your tour reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined as follows:

  • If you cancel 60 or more days prior to the start of your tour, there is no cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel between 45 and 59 days prior to the start of your tour, you will forfeit 50% of all tour payments.
  • If you cancel between 0 and 44 days prior to the start of your tour, all tour payments will be forfeited.
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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