3-Day Galway, Connemara & Cliffs of Moher Private Tour

Three days following the Wild Atlantic Way from Connemara's castles to the Cliffs' 220-meter drop.

A 3-day private tour of Ireland's west coast departing from Galway, covering Connemara, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry with a professional driver-guide in a luxury Mercedes. You visit Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian walled garden, walk the Cliffs' coastal paths, explore the lunar landscape of the Burren, and choose between the Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry on the final day. Hotel pickup and two nights' accommodation are included in the hotel option. Both versions provide full Irish breakfasts and a fully insured, climate-controlled vehicle with WiFi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Connemara region

• Meet tour driver at accommodation
• Visit Aughnanure Castle
• Panoramic drive around Clifden town
• Stop at Sky Road viewpoint
• Tour Kylemore Abbey and Gardens
• Refreshment at Gaynor's Bar
• Drive along Lake Corrib to Killary Fjord
• Visit Cong village and museum
• Return to Galway accommodation

Day 2: Discover Galway and Clare highlights

• Meet driver at accommodation
• Visit Galway Castle
• Explore The Burren landscape
• Visit Caherconnell farm and fort
• Walk Cliffs of Moher and visitor center
• Visit Doolin village
• Drive Black Head Loop scenic route
• Arrive and check in at Killarney hotel

Day 3: Tour Killarney National Park

• Meet driver at accommodation
• Choose Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry tour
• Explore Sneem village on Ring of Kerry route
• Return to Galway or extend stay in Killarney

The experience

Your driver meets you at your Galway hotel or residence at an agreed time and outlines the route as you settle into a luxury Mercedes equipped with WiFi and bottled water. The first day traces Connemara's mountain and coastal scenery: you stop at Aughnanure Castle, a 15th-century stronghold of the O'Flaherty lords on the Drimneen river, then move through Clifden, the region's capital, and climb Sky Road for views over Clifden Bay and the offshore islands. Kylemore Abbey comes next, its lakeside setting backed by wooded mountains, with time to walk the 1000-acre grounds including Ireland's largest walled garden, or browse the craft shop and café run by Benedictine nuns.

The route then follows Killary Fjord, a deep Atlantic inlet ringed by mountains and home to seals and dolphins, before reaching Cong village between two lakes: famous for the 1952 film "The Quiet Man." Day two starts from your overnight hotel and heads to Dunguaire Castle, a 1520 fortress surrounded by Galway Bay waters and later a hub for Irish literary figures including W.B. Yeats and George Bernard Shaw. The Burren's lunar limestone landscape opens next, its wildflower-covered terrain formed millions of years ago when the area lay beneath the sea. Your guide explains the geology and points out the Aran Islands offshore. At Caherconnell, a working farm in the Burren valley run by the same family for five generations, you watch sheepdogs demonstrate their skill and explore a 5,000-year-old fort. The Cliffs of Moher (standing over 220 meters high and running for 12 kilometers) draw thousands of seabirds and 1.5 million annual visitors. You walk the cliff-edge path and visit the visitor center. Doolin village, known as Ireland's traditional music capital, offers authentic pubs with nightly sessions, and the Black Head Loop provides dramatic Burren views against Atlantic coastal scenery before you drive to Killarney for the night.

On day three, you choose between the Dingle Peninsula or the Ring of Kerry: a 179-kilometer scenic loop circling the Iveragh Peninsula with coastal cliffs, mountains, lakes and villages including colorful Sneem, divided by the Sneem River into two squares. Your driver returns you to Galway in the afternoon, or you can arrange an extra night in Killarney with onward transfer the next day at additional cost. The tour reserves the right to adjust the itinerary based on local conditions and opening times.

What’s included

• Luxury Mercedes vehicle with WiFi and bottled water.
• professional driver with official guiding accreditation.
• hotel pickup in Galway.
• two nights' accommodation with full Irish breakfasts (hotels-included option only).
• entry to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden.
• access to the Cliffs of Moher visitor center and cliff-edge walking paths.
• fully insured and regularly serviced vehicle.
• tailored additional sites and activities available on request.

Options for this experience

2 options

STANDARD OPTIONGuide in English · No fixed timeHotels are not included; ask for options, ranging from cozy inns to luxury castles to suit every budget (at an additional cost). Pickup is included in luxury Mercedes vehicles.

HOTELS INCLUDEDGuide in English · No fixed timeBreakfast is included at the hotels, which are a mix of 4-star and boutique inns; 5-star and luxury castles are available on request. Pickup is included in luxury Mercedes vehicles.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Book the hotels-included option if you want accommodation sorted for both nights and full breakfasts each morning. Choose the standard option if you prefer to arrange your own lodging in Galway and Killarney. The fixed itinerary with a professional guide means you move through five counties and multiple attractions without navigating or driving yourself, though you'll choose between Dingle and the Ring of Kerry on the final day to shape that afternoon to your interests.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the standard option and the hotels-included option?

The hotels-included option provides two nights in 4-star or luxury boutique accommodation with full Irish breakfasts. The standard option does not include lodging, so you arrange your own accommodation in Galway and Killarney. Both options include the driver, guide, Mercedes vehicle and all attractions.

Can I choose which day I do the Dingle Peninsula or the Ring of Kerry?

Yes. On day three in Killarney, you pick between the Dingle Peninsula or the Ring of Kerry: a 179-kilometer loop around the Iveragh Peninsula with coastal scenery, mountains, lakes and villages like Sneem.

What is Kylemore Abbey and what can you do there?

Kylemore Abbey is a lakeside estate in Connemara backed by wooded mountains, built in the 1800s and now home to Benedictine nuns. You can walk the 1000-acre grounds including Ireland's largest walled garden, visit the café and tea house, or browse the craft shop selling Kylemore Abbey pottery and handmade chocolates made by the nuns.

How high are the Cliffs of Moher and what's there to do?

The Cliffs of Moher stand over 220 meters high and run for 12 kilometers along the coast. You walk the cliff-edge pathway, watch seabirds, and visit the visitor center. On clear days you can see the Aran Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.

Does the tour include meals?

Full Irish breakfasts are included in the hotels-included option. Lunch and dinner are not included, but the tour stops at villages and attractions with cafés, pubs and restaurants where you can eat on your own.

What happens if the weather is bad or attractions have different opening hours?

The tour reserves the right to adjust the itinerary according to local conditions and opening times as necessary, so your driver and guide may alter the route or timing to work around weather or closures.