The beauty of Connemara through the quaint village of Louisburgh and the famous Doolough Valley
Pick up at a Westport Town Centre landmark or hotel and Connemar here we go!
This is my favourite tour, I never ever tire of it, I love the quaint village of Letterfrack, it has a dark history but a pint sitting in Veldons beer garden can obliterate a lot of life’s concerns!
Letterfrack is at the entrance point to Connemara National Park if you would like a short stroll or view Daimond Hill from the base.
Coffee stops and photo stops at your request – grab plenty of both! We’ll tour at your pace—for your taste.
Roughly a 6 hour round trip
Social media content curation, or just relaxation, this tour should tick many boxes. . .
ITINERARY
– First stop after setting off from Westport Town Centre is the Croagh Patrick mountain site, including the Irish Famine memorial in Murrisk village.
– Then it’s onwards to the small village of Louisburgh. Cameras at the ready as we embark through the inimitable Doolough Valley and “out the other side” into Delphi.
– We’ll pass the Aashley Waterfall in the village of Leenane—the backdrop to Jim Sheridan’s epic film, “The Field”.
– If it’s open (seasonal hours) we’ll stop at The Misunderstood Heron, a highly accoladed food “truck”. With or without a coffee, the views of Killary Fjord from this area are spectacular.
– Next up is Kylemore Abbey and most quaint of all—Letterfrack—at the entrance to Connemara National Park.
– Next stop is Clifden, one of the more larger towns in the area, though no less beautiful.
– On the return trip to Westport, we’ll pass through Leenane again and join the main road back to Westport.
MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION
You will be collected from an agreed collection point.
Duration: 6 hours
Tour is not weather dependent.
TRANSPORTATION
I will do the driving while you do the sightseeing. I will use an Audi Q2, 2018 registration, comfortable fit for 3 adults.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
50 Euro – Coffee break, Kylemore Abbey cafe and limited access to the grounds is free but entrance to the Abbey and Walled Gardens fee €15 per adult. Their Tour takes 2 .5 hours, so needs to be planned in advance. Maybe plan another half day at Kylemore Abbey, it’s just 45 minutes drive from Westport.
WHAT’S EXTRA
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: If you would like to include Kylemore Abbey and Walled gardens (2.5 hours minimum) in the tour please send me a message and I will create a customised tour for you as there will be an increased cost and time to be factored in.
Kylemore Abbey has an entrance fee of €15 per person.
But limited access on the grounds and entrance to the coffee/gift shop is free.
RESTRICTIONS
Max of 3 Travellers for comfort while travelling