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Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

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Galway, Ireland
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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A full day, guided tour of Connemara, an area famed for it’s unspoiled natural beauty and rugged landscapes. Spend time exploring the iconic Kylemore Abbey and Walled Gardens. Along the way, listen to your expert driver/guide share the origin of the Irish language and how it is still the native language of Connemara, despite its diminishing status in the rest of Ireland.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Forster Street
Galway, H91 PY7E, Ireland

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Oughterard (pass by)

Oughterard is a small town on the banks of the Owenriff River close to the western shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. The population of the town in 2016 was 1,318. It is located about 26 km northwest of Galway on the N59 road.
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Twelve Bens of Connemara (pass by)

Tallest mountain range in the west of Ireland
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Maam Cross (pass by)

DescriptionMaam Cross is a crossroads in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. It lies within the townland of Shindilla, at the junction of the R59 from Galway to Clifden and the R336 from Galway to the Maam Valley which runs from Maum or Maam to Leenaun or Leenane
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Leenane

DescriptionLeenaun, also Leenane, is a village and 1,845 acre townland in northern County Galway, Ireland, on the southern shore of Killary Harbour, on the northern edge of Connemara
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Killary Fjord

Killary Harbour is a fjord located in the west of Ireland, in northern Connemara, and the border between counties Galway and Mayo runs down its centre
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. The abbey was founded for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium in World War I.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre (pass by)

Connemara National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland that are managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. It is located in the west of Ireland within County Galway.
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Spiddal

Gorgeous seaside village in South Connemara
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salthill Promenade (pass by)

Salthill is a seaside resort on the northern shore of Galway Bay, Ireland. Its beach consists of a series of small rocky or sandy stretches. Salthill Promenade offers views of the nearby harbour city of Galway and the Aran Islands. Species native to the Irish Atlantic are on show at the Galway Atlantaquaria aquarium. Founded in 1895, the Galway Golf Club has an 18-hole course and views of the bay.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
  • Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway?

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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pick-up (contact the operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour to request)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance Fee to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • For complimentary hotel pick-up please contact the tour operator at least 24 hours in advance
  • Infants under 5 years of age require a child seat (These are not supplied by the company)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 61 travelers

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