Discover the Connemara and Aran Islands

Product Code : IREISLANDS

Discover Connemara and the Aran Islands with this exciting guided Walking Tour from Golden Moments, filled with history and breathtaking landscape. Explore the last remaining hideaways of Ireland, have unrestricted views over the Connemara Lakes and learn about Klyemore Abbey. This adventurous walking tour will amaze you with its natural Irish beauty.

Discover the Connemara and Aran Islands Connemara and Aran Islands, Ireland

The Experience

Have a Guided Walking Tour and discover the Connemara and The Aran Islands which are the last hideaways of Ireland with Golden Moments. Discover Connemara and The Aran Islands natural ecology and rare, threatened plants as well as the unique wildlife in this awe-inspiring region. During the walking tour you will have the chance to see Ireland's hidden treasures and natural beauty.

Enjoy an 8 days Walking Tour through the unspoiled wilderness and spend four nights in Connemara National Park and three nights on The Aran Islands.During your discovery tour, you will climb up mountain Benbaun and stroll down to Klyemore Abbey. You will have unrestricted views over the Connemara Lakes.
One of the highlights of the Discover Connemara and the Aran Island's tour is walking to the top of the sacred mountain Croagh Patrick which believers pilgrimage to for more than 5000 years.

Itinerary of this 8 Days Walking Tour

First Day
- Pick up at 8:00 am in Dublin City Centre
(optional pick ups at Shannon – midday and Galway – afternoon)
- Stroll around Phoenix Park
- Lunch in Galway City
- Make our way to Connemara National Park
- Four overnights stays at Killary Harbour

Second Day
- 4 hours walk to Kylemore Abbey and relax there
- Evening may be spent in local village, with having an Irish dance evening

Third Day
- 11km walk on loose stones to sacred mountain Croagh Patrick
- Enjoy stunning views over Clew Bay (where the most feared female pirate had her
castle)

Fourth Day
-Walk to Gleninagh and Bencollaghduff (part of the twelve pins)
- In case of bad weather there will be an easier route to walk, as this walk can be quite challenging

Fifth Day
- Leaving Killary in the morning to Rossaveal in Galway
- Boarding the boat to Aran Islands, arrival in Kilronan in the afternoon

Sixth Day
- Discover the history of the southern part of the island just by wandering down the roads and crossing the fields
- Today you will see the Black Fort, isolated beaches, St. Benin’s Church, giant waves crashing against the rocks and a view of Synge’s Chair

Seventh Day
- 5 hours walk which is called the ‘ring of Aran walk’
- See one of the most magnificent forts Europe has to offer - Dun Aonghasa
- Have exhilarating views out of this fort of Irishmore and the Connemara Coast
- Highlights on this day: seal colony, Kilmurvey Beach, Dun Aonghasa

Eighth Day
- Return to Dublin City Centre
- Stopover at 5th century monastery of Clonmacnois

Vital Information

Our Discover Connemara and The Aran Islands Walking Tour will start and end in Dublin City.

The Weather

Golden Moments’ Connemara and The Aran Island Walking Tour is not dependent on the weather. In case of very bad weather some planned routes may be changed for your own safety.

Session Length

The Connemara and The Aran Islands Experience lasts 8 days.

Numbers

A minimum of four people will be participating in the walking tour. The price above for this experience is per person.

Spectators

Any Spectators are kindly requested to purchase additional vouchers to partake in this discovery tour of Connemara and The Aran Islands.

Dress Code

Wear suitable outdoor clothes depending on the time of the year for this exciting walking tour. Bring comfortable walking shoes as well because hiking is part of this experience.