Connemara Tours & Trip Packages

Connemara Tours & Trips

33 Connemara trips. Tours from 30 tour companies. 73 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Ireland: Galway & Connemara Coast
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Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Connemara, Cork, Dublin, Galway

Highlights

  • Delight in the lilt of an Irish brogue as a local expert leads you on a guided tour of The Burren.
  • Explore the medieval churches, Neolithic tombs, and sacred sites of Noughaval.
  • Marvel at the rugged and magical countryside of Connemara, whose mountains, lakes, and peat bogs have inspired poets for centuries.
  • View Kylemore Abbey, the oldest Benedictine abbey in Ireland.
  • Listen to crashing surf as you trace the coastline of the unspoiled, tranquil Renvyle Peninsula.

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"This tour was one of our favorites. The tour leaders (Claudio and Tiziana) were great. The Dolomites and Italian Alps were breathtaking and the bike paths and towns were well chosen to give us a great appreciation of this Alpine countryside. Once out of Venice you really feel like you are in the country with beautiful mountains, alpine chalets and in some areas mostly German speaking residents. The biking was mostly flat with some crazy fun downhill rides. Almost all of the cycling was on bike paths, so very safe and quiet riding. As expected, VBT delivered a great tour with very good accommodations, good food and a really great group of travellers."

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Connemara Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Bradley

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Castles and Manors

The tour was very well laid out

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Mary

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Castles and Manors

Loved the castles and manor tour.

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Donald

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Castles and Manors

Length of time on a bus between stops

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Marianne

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Castles and Manors

We wish there was more time in Killarney but we can always return to see it again. Some local gems felt rushed but every local guide answered questions and added gre...

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Edward

Oct 2017

Provided byTrafalgar

Castles and Manors

Locations, Locations< Locations!

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Connemara Tour Selection Trips

  • Connemara, and Western Ireland, is typically experienced in one of two ways: either it is done in a couple of days, and a tour bus is used to make sure you make it to all of the key attractions, or it is experienced slowly over a longer trip, the “soak it in” approach. These two types of travel are very different so be sure to take your options into consideration when deciding on your Ireland tour.
  • While there are plenty of luxury accommodation options in Connemara, lower-end housing options can be very charming and are sometimes even preferred by travelers. If you stay at a local B&B, for example, your host will likely be a local and be able to tell you about the area, and maybe even teach you a few words in Irish Gaelic!
  • If you prefer outdoors activity and like to fully embrace the natural landscape you are traveling to, consider going on a cycling tour or even a hiking themed tour.

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Weather in Connemara

Connemara is located in Western Ireland, and as a result its weather patterns are usually similar to the rest of the region. Weather in Connemara never gets too hot or too cold, with summer temperatures maxing out in the mid-70’s, and winter temperatures only dropping below freezing some nights, and usually staying above it during the day. No matter the season, weather in Western Ireland is always unpredictable, and can be rainy, so you’re always better off packing layers and being prepared for anything.

The main difference between winter and summer is sunlight. In the dead of summer, Connemara can receive more than 18 hours of sunlight. In the heart of winter, some days can have less than eight hours a day. For these reasons, summer is the most popular time to visit Connemara, and its the best time to visit. Connemara is not heavily populated by tourists, and as a result, you don’t have to worry about fighting off crowds at any time of year.

What is Connemara Whiskey?

Like in most of Ireland, visiting Connemara will not deprive you of good whiskey. However, there aren’t actually any distilleries in Connemara. If you have heard of Connemara whiskey, you are perhaps thinking of the whiskey brand Connemara.

“Connemara” the name of a whiskey brand brewed by Kilbeggan Distillery (and in their own words, the most decorated Irish whiskey of all time).

Best Hikes in Connemara

Oscar Wilde once described Connemara as a “wild and mountainous place,” and this description has not changed today. Connemara’s diversity of terrain and lack of development makes it a great place to go hiking and explore the Irish wilderness. Here are some of the top hikes to go on when in Connemara:

  • Omey Island Walk. This island is made even more interesting to visit by the fact that it’s a tidal island, and can only be accessed certain times of the day. On your 2-hour walk, you will see beautiful sea cliffs, early Christian monastic sites, pristine beaches, and a series of abandoned farms from when the island was home to a large population in the 19th century. 
  • Ballynahinch Estate. This trail takes place inland, and showcases some of Connemara’s beautiful forest, lakes, and rivers. With multiple trails and clear signage, you can decide how long you plan to walk for -- and how long you intend to visit the impressive Ballynahinch Castle (now a high end hotel which you can stay at on a Connemara luxury tour) for!
  • Sky Road Walk. This walk can take up to two hours, but is still quite physically easy. The Sky Road walk affords beautiful views of the city of Clifden on sunny days, and takes you past the John D’Arcy monument. It will also take you by the ruins of Clifden Castle, and along the rocky shores of Clifden beach.  
  • Bog Road. This path will take you past the acclaimed Roundstone Bog conservation area, so you can see Ireland’s famous marshland up close and personal. Not only will you get scenic nature views on this hike, but you will also get to pass through several cute towns, including Roundstone, where the traditional Irish goatskin drum is made.

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