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Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.

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Visit awe-inspiring Connemara, known for it’s wild and rugged landscape and glistening lakes. A guided journey including 3 hours spent in either the Connemara National Park or Kylemore Abbey & Victorian gardens. Min1, Max 50. Available all year round

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
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Galway
Co. Galway, Ireland

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Galway (pass by)

09:30 - Depart Galway Tour vehicle departs Merchants Road, Galway, outside the Kinlay Hostel at 09:30. Please present 15 minutes prior to departure.Leaving the city, your locally sourced and fully trained driver / guide will take you from Galway out into the wilds of Connemara. You will discover stunning landscapes and explore the wildness of this enchanted land in our luxury tour coaches. En route, you will pass beautiful coastal villages, thatched cottages, fields of dry-stone walls and vast expanses of bog land.
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Screebe Waterfall

10:30 - Screebe Waterfall Viewing PointA quick photo stop at the picturesque Screebe WaterfallThe Connemara landscape along with the Wild Atlantic coastline has inspired many writers and musicians including French singer / songwriter, Michel Sandou’s popular hit ‘Les lacs du Connemara.’
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Derryclare Lough

11:00 - Pine Island Viewing Point.Another photo stop at Derryclare LoughDerryclare Lough is a freshwater lake at the entrance to the Inagh valley. This is a popular viewpoint for visitors to Connemara and a great place for photo opportunities of Pine Island.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clifden

11:30 - Clifden 11:30 - ClifdenA chance to wander around the town of Clifden for half an hour.The unofficial residential and commercial capital of Connemara and the axis on which everything in the region turns. Founded in 1812, Clifden is positioned between the mountains and ocean and has historic links to Marconi, Alcock and Brown.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sky Road

12:15 - Sky Road Viewing PointA photo stop at the Sky RoadThe Sky Road is one of the Discovery Points on the Wild Atlantic Way. A 16km circular route that starts in Clifden and rises high above the Atlantic Ocean, offering spectacular panoramic views. On a clear day the view from here has to be seen to be believed!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre

12:45 - Connemara National Park - 3 hour stopOn todays tour you have a choice of main stop. Either 3 hours in Connemara National Park or 3 hours at Kylemore Abbey.Free, accessible and richly rewarding, the Connemara National Park is a gateway to a deeper level of intimacy with this unique landscape. The Diamond Hill trails are an idyllic hiking experience, one that climbs through wild uplands before rewarding you with jaw-dropping views across the region.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

13:00 - Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Gardens - 3 hour stopFor those of you who don’t wish to explore Connemara National Park, your alternative main stop option is one of Ireland’s most iconic sights, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled GardensDiscounted admission available.Few buildings in Ireland or the world have such a dramatic setting or history as Kylemore Abbey. Built in the 1860’s by Mitchell Henry as a wedding gift to his wife Margaret, the magnificent castle at Kylemore is a must-see in Connemara.Your driver / guide will be able to source entry tickets at a discounted rate - cash only.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lough Inagh

16:15 - Lough Inagh Viewing PointAnother photo stop en route back to Galway City, at the inspiring Inagh Valley.Inagh valley is one of the most scenic valleys not just in Connemara but in the whole of Ireland. This romantic valley offers breathtaking views of peatlands, mountains, lakes and glorious countryside where sheep graze freely.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Connemara Giant

16:45 - The Connemara Giant Viewing PointThere is a little bit of Connemara humour associated with this popular stop!The tiny village of Recess (Sraith Salach – riverside meadow of willows) is situated on the edge of the beautiful fishing lake of Glendalough and is home to the Connemara Giant or Con MacNamara, a statue overlooking the village car par
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galway (pass by)

Our driver / guide will return you to our departure point on Merchants Road, Galway, where our tour for today concludes. Time to say ' Good Bye' or 'Slan Abhaile' to our driver / guide.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • *Children under 4 years are still free, but will have to sit on an adult's lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Live commentary on board.
  • 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided. is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided. will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Live commentary on board
  • 3 hour visit to either Kylemore Abbey OR Connemara National Park
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • *Children under 4 years are still free, but will have to sit on an adult's lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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