The west coast of Ireland is home to some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, from imposing cliffs to golden beaches. Find out what to expect on your day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Galway.
Read on to find out what to expect on your day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Galway City…
Cliffs of Moher
Your Wild Rover Tours day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Galway begins with a 6:55am or 7:00am pick-up in Dublin city centre, travelling through Kildare and Limerick before arriving in the Banner County, Co. Clare. Here, your coach passes Bunratty Castle, a 15th-century medieval Norman fortress, and continues through the picturesque surfing town of Lahinch, before arriving at the Cliffs of Moher at around 10:45am.
The cliffs span 8 kilometres along the western seaboard of County Clare, reaching heights of up to 214m. The sheer height of the cliffs and the spectacular views are sure to leave a lasting impression. Your 2 hour stop at the cliffs allows ample time to explore the breathtaking landscape and visit O’Brien’s Tower, which stands proudly on a headland off these wonderful cliffs and enjoy views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. Don’t forget your camera.
Your tour also includes a premium admittance ticket to The Atlantic Edge interpretive centre at the Cliffs of Moher. Here, you can see photographs, exhibits, displays and experiences that will add extra insight to the Cliffs of Moher, including The Ledge virtual reality cliff face adventure, shown in the audio-visual theatre, which allows you to experience life at the cliff face, both above and below sea level.
The Burren
After your two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, your day tour continues along the Wild Atlantic Way through the Burren, home to 75% of Ireland’s native flora as well as ancient monuments, including megalithic tombs, fairy forts and famous Celtic crosses. There is a photo stop in the Burren when road and weather conditions allow.
From here, your Wild Rover Tours’ coach will travel around the scenic Galway Bay en route to Galway City, treating you to jaw-dropping ocean views, as well as points of interest such as Blackhead Lighthouse, Dunguaire Castle and Kinvara fishing village.
Galway City
You’ll have two hours in Galway City. The city of the tribes, Galway is often referred to as Dublin’s cooler, younger sister and is known as Ireland’s cultural capital. Your guide offers an optional 20 minute walking tour of the old city back streets, and the rest of the time is yours to explore the cobbled streets of this medieval city. Get cosy in a local pub, enjoy the live music of the buskers on Shop Street and discover Galway’s speciality shops, boutiques and cafes. The coach leaves Galway at 4:30pm and is back in Dublin around 7:45pm.
Good to Know Before You Go
Every Wild Rover day tour has a dedicated driver and a separate guide. The coaches are air conditioned, with Wi-Fi on board. There is no toilet on board, so comfort breaks are built into the day.
All times are approximate and can move with traffic, weather or road conditions, but your time at the Cliffs of Moher and in Galway is never shortened. Entry to the Cliffs of Moher visitor centre is included in the fare. Meals and drinks are not.
With free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, book your day trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Galway City today and discover all this and more.
