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4-Day South West Ireland Tour from Dublin
4 days
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Connemara - Galway
Stop At: Connemara, Connemara, County Galway, Western Ireland
To begin our amazing experience we depart Dublin and make our way to the West of Ireland and tour beautiful Connemara.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cong, Cong, County Mayo, Western Ireland
On our way across the midlands of Ireland, we take a comfort stop for refreshments before arriving in the enchanting village of Cong. Famed by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in the film Quiet Man, the village is home to Ashford castle, a regular haunt of the rich and famous and a wedding venue for a host of international stars. We have time to visit Cong Abbey before continuing our journey through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy the unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys and mountain scenery. Gaelic speaking, this area still maintains many of Ireland's traditional ways, however it was deserted during the dreadful famine times of 1845. to 1851.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
We arrive in Galway mid afternoon to ensure that we get the most out of this cultural city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble around colorful shop street with its many street performers, seafood eateries, and quaint Irish bars with wonderful musicians. A great night of real Irish entertainment is always a highlight of Ireland's traditional music capital.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway
Day 2: Day 2: Galway - Burren - Doolin - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle
Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Today you will have the wild Atlantic ocean by your side as we cruise down the West coast. See beautiful beaches, golden sand, maybe even a few dolphins and whales.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
Run around the lunar landscape of the Burren, the only place on earth where Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean flowers grow side by side, and hear your guide tell inspiring tales of how our ancestors overcame the horrors of the great Potato Famine of 1845-49, sending over a million of our ancestors to the four corners of the globe and in particular Britain, North America, and Australia.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Doolin, Doolin, The Burren, County Clare
We'll stop in the village of Doolin for lunch and maybe a pint before continuing to the nearby Cliffs of Moher.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North Latitude: 52.9714578 Longitude: -9.4247540, Liscannor Ireland
Over 700 ft tall, the cliffs are perhaps the most spectacular in Europe and are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins and gannets
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adare, Adare, County Limerick
Afterwards, we'll cross the River Shannon in historic Limerick. Our last stop today is the beautiful heritage town of Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages, renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
We spend the night on the rural Dingle Peninsula.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula
Day 3: Day 3: Dingle - Killarney
Stop At: Inch Beach, Inch Ireland
Today we embark on the world famous Dingle Peninsula. We visit Ireland's longest beach at Inch, and then we take the short drive to Dingle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Slea Head Drive, Ireland
Famed in many films like Far and Away and Ryan's Daughter, Dingle is celebrated for having most pubs in Ireland for a town of its size, 52 pubs and 2000 people. We cannot forget Dingle's most famous resident, Fungi the Dolphin who we shall have time to visit in the early afternoon. Then it's off on a wonderful pleasant drive around Slea Head with amazing views of Sleeping Giant Island, the Blasket Islands, and Beehive Huts dating back to 2000 B.C. Regarded as the most beautiful Peninsula in the world by many photographic magazines, Slea Head has some of Ireland's most fabulous beaches and is definitely the highlight of Ireland's famed Wild Atlantic Way. This area is completely Gaelic speaking, and you may even get to hear some of the locals converse in this ancient language.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dingle, Dingle, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Then it's back to Dingle where there is ample time for shopping in traditional arts and crafts stores, and some refreshments in one of the many colorful pubs with local musicians playing some mystic tunes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Killarney, Killarney, County Kerry
Tonight we stay in Killarney, Co. Kerry's premier town. Here we mix with the locals, and enjoy the characteristics of a genuine Irish county town, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Pull up a stool by the fire or enjoy a relaxing post dinner stroll in the nearby National Park.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Killarney
Day 4: Day 4: Killarney - Dublin
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
The day begins with a horse and cart ride through Killarney National Park (optional) or horseback ride through the park for the energetic and adventurous (optional).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blarney, Blarney, Cork, County Cork
Afterwards, we'll regroup to cross the Cork and Kerry mountains, heading for the world renowned Blarney Castle. Enjoy plenty of time (2 hours) visiting the Castle where you can kiss the Blarney Stone if you wish (to receive the gift of eloquent speech also known as the gift of the gab). The beautiful gardens offer a chance to relax in the fresh air whilst those seeking last minute souvenirs can explore the excellent Blarney Woolen Mills, the world's largest Irish shop. After lunch we take a leisurely drive through the Golden Vale region, Ireland's finest agricultural land and home to some of the best livestock in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rock of Dunamase, Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise Ireland
Before we reach Dublin, we'll pause at the Rock of Dunamase - a ruined castle perched high on a hill overlooking the province of Leinster - amazing photo opportunities and vistas await you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Arrive back in Dublin late afternoon in time for dinner reservations and evening entertainment.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Connemara - Galway
Stop At: Connemara, Connemara, County Galway, Western Ireland
To begin our amazing experience we depart Dublin and make our way to the West of Ireland and tour beautiful Connemara.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cong, Cong, County Mayo, Western Ireland
On our way across the midlands of Ireland, we take a comfort stop for refreshments before arriving in the enchanting village of Cong. Famed by John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara in the film Quiet Man, the village is home to Ashford castle, a regular haunt of the rich and famous and a wedding venue for a host of international stars. We have time to visit Cong Abbey before continuing our journey through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy the unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys and mountain scenery. Gaelic speaking, this area still maintains many of Ireland's traditional ways, however it was deserted during the dreadful famine times of 1845. to 1851.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
We arrive in Galway mid afternoon to ensure that we get the most out of this cultural city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble around colorful shop street with its many street performers, seafood eateries, and quaint Irish bars with wonderful musicians. A great night of real Irish entertainment is always a highlight of Ireland's traditional music capital.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway
Day 2: Day 2: Galway - Burren - Doolin - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle
Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way The Atlantic Coast of Ireland, Galway Ireland
Today you will have the wild Atlantic ocean by your side as we cruise down the West coast. See beautiful beaches, golden sand, maybe even a few dolphins and whales.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
Run around the lunar landscape of the Burren, the only place on earth where Alpine, Arctic and Mediterranean flowers grow side by side, and hear your guide tell inspiring tales of how our ancestors overcame the horrors of the great Potato Famine of 1845-49, sending over a million of our ancestors to the four corners of the globe and in particular Britain, North America, and Australia.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Doolin, Doolin, The Burren, County Clare
We'll stop in the village of Doolin for lunch and maybe a pint before continuing to the nearby Cliffs of Moher.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North Latitude: 52.9714578 Longitude: -9.4247540, Liscannor Ireland
Over 700 ft tall, the cliffs are perhaps the most spectacular in Europe and are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins and gannets
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adare, Adare, County Limerick
Afterwards, we'll cross the River Shannon in historic Limerick. Our last stop today is the beautiful heritage town of Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages, renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
We spend the night on the rural Dingle Peninsula.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula
Day 3: Day 3: Dingle - Killarney
Stop At: Inch Beach, Inch Ireland
Today we embark on the world famous Dingle Peninsula. We visit Ireland's longest beach at Inch, and then we take the short drive to Dingle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Slea Head Drive, Ireland
Famed in many films like Far and Away and Ryan's Daughter, Dingle is celebrated for having most pubs in Ireland for a town of its size, 52 pubs and 2000 people. We cannot forget Dingle's most famous resident, Fungi the Dolphin who we shall have time to visit in the early afternoon. Then it's off on a wonderful pleasant drive around Slea Head with amazing views of Sleeping Giant Island, the Blasket Islands, and Beehive Huts dating back to 2000 B.C. Regarded as the most beautiful Peninsula in the world by many photographic magazines, Slea Head has some of Ireland's most fabulous beaches and is definitely the highlight of Ireland's famed Wild Atlantic Way. This area is completely Gaelic speaking, and you may even get to hear some of the locals converse in this ancient language.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dingle, Dingle, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Then it's back to Dingle where there is ample time for shopping in traditional arts and crafts stores, and some refreshments in one of the many colorful pubs with local musicians playing some mystic tunes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Killarney, Killarney, County Kerry
Tonight we stay in Killarney, Co. Kerry's premier town. Here we mix with the locals, and enjoy the characteristics of a genuine Irish county town, away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Pull up a stool by the fire or enjoy a relaxing post dinner stroll in the nearby National Park.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Killarney
Day 4: Day 4: Killarney - Dublin
Stop At: Killarney National Park, Killarney Ireland
The day begins with a horse and cart ride through Killarney National Park (optional) or horseback ride through the park for the energetic and adventurous (optional).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blarney, Blarney, Cork, County Cork
Afterwards, we'll regroup to cross the Cork and Kerry mountains, heading for the world renowned Blarney Castle. Enjoy plenty of time (2 hours) visiting the Castle where you can kiss the Blarney Stone if you wish (to receive the gift of eloquent speech also known as the gift of the gab). The beautiful gardens offer a chance to relax in the fresh air whilst those seeking last minute souvenirs can explore the excellent Blarney Woolen Mills, the world's largest Irish shop. After lunch we take a leisurely drive through the Golden Vale region, Ireland's finest agricultural land and home to some of the best livestock in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rock of Dunamase, Seven kilometres east of Portlaoise, Portlaoise Ireland
Before we reach Dublin, we'll pause at the Rock of Dunamase - a ruined castle perched high on a hill overlooking the province of Leinster - amazing photo opportunities and vistas await you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Arrive back in Dublin late afternoon in time for dinner reservations and evening entertainment.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- 3 nights accommodation (Galway, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney)
- Breakfast
- Fun Professional Guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air conditioned coach
- FREE High Speed WIFI featured in majority of our coaches
- Entry/Admission - Cliffs of Moher
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Rock of Dunamase
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please confirm pick-up location at the time of booking, or after. Failure to do so will result in Paddy's Palace pick-up location being picked by default. If you arrive at Suffolk Street pick-up without confirming with Paddywagon Tours, this may result in you missing your tour. If you need help on which pick-up would work best for you, please contact us immediately after booking. We're happy to help.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- All timings listed are approximate and subject to the drivers discretion.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
35%
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This was a great tour. Brian our driver and guide was super. I would definitely take one of these type tours again and would recommend this tour to friends and family.
This was a wonderful trip with no snags or surprises. The B and Bs we stayed at were clean and comfortable. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and very helpful. Would definitely book this tour again
Tour started out great, but on the second day our bus and driver left and another bus picked us up. The second bus was already pretty full of a continuing 6-day tour, so we had to take the few single seats available and could not sit together. Also, much time wasted dropping people off at various accommodations each day and sorting out luggage. A few changes were made in the itinerary due to "traffic."
This was an amazing tour! Dan, our driver loves his homeland and was so great sharing information and history. We experienced so much in a short fast paced 4 days. I would do it again in a minute! The southern part of the country is breathtaking and gorgeous. I can't wait to visit Ireland again and see more. Take some snacks and enjoy the ride around the country. Dermot was our first driver and he was just as helpful. The staff is very friendly.
This tour EXCEEDED my expectations. I had never done an organized tour, but needed to show my mom a lot or Ireland in only a few days. This was absolutely the way to go! Strongly recommend. You see so much and you have time in all of the places you go.
The tour was excellent. Accommodations, timing, information were perfect. Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and personal. He negotiated the narrow, windy roads with ease. The people on the trip were friendly and inclusive. I appreciated that as a solo traveler.
Fantastic tour, very knowledgeable tour guides....Paddywagon is the way to go!
Wonderful tour. Very busy tour but worth it for first timers to Ireland. The accommodation was great for the price much better than expected.
This was an incredible experience. We would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see the beautiful country of Ireland. The accommodations at the Bed and Breakfasts were very comfortable. The first day we experienced the beautiful scenery of SW Ireland and spent the night in Galway with time to explore the town. On our next day, we went to the Cliffs of Moher which were truly spectacular. The views and the winds were equally impressive. The dinner at the Randy Leprechaun Pub next to the B and B was really great. On the third day, we took the drive around the Dingle Peninsula with the very narrow !! roads, and the views were amazing. We took a wonderful carriage ride through Killarney State Park and spent the night in Killarney. Our final day was spent traveling to Blarney Castle, which was unique to say the least, and finally a great tour of the Guinness Storehouse with a pint of Guinness!! What a great way to end a truly memorable 4 days. Our review would not be complete without an acknowledgement of our outstanding driver and guide Rory. He made the travels extremely interesting, and his driving skills were impeccable!!
Val, the tour guide, made this adventure an amazing experience. Extremely informative, very funny and great singing voice. Anyone hesitating, don't think twice, just book it.
Our guide, Brian, was great. We got a taste of south west Ireland without having to drive on those roads! However . . . the literature made it sound like we actually visited some places where we only had a chance to photograph from the road. Ashford and Dungaire Castles I would have liked more free time in the places we did stop - we only had a short time to walk in the Burrens because another tour member specially requested we go back and get off the bus. It was raining at the time but hadn't been raining when we originally drove past without stopping. We skipped the photo stop at Bunratty Castle. From the literature I assumed the jaunting cart ride at Killarney National Park was included in the price but we had to pay separately. At Dingle we had to choose between taking the boat ride or visiting the shops - not enough time for both. Some people ate lunch first and did not have enough time to do the boat ride. At Blarney we only had enough time to either explore the gardens OR kiss the stone - didn't even have time for lunch at the site. Could easily have spent longer at the Cliffs of Moher. I felt like we were hurried along so that we'd get to our evening stop before traffic increased - would have preferred to spend more time AT our stops and less time at our overnight spots.