6-Day Connemara Tour with Kylemore Abbey and Sheep Farm Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Connemara's villages and landscapes from Oughterard and Leenane to Letterfrack and the Sky Road
• 02 Discover life on a Connemara sheep farm with a sheepdog demonstration
• 03 Take in spectacular views over Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord
• 04 Visit Kylemore Abbey, a beautiful Neo-Gothic mansion in a mountain setting
• 05 Stroll the beautiful Victorian Gardens at Kylemore Abbey

Connemara is ruggedly beautiful, with hauntingly beautiful mountains, lakes, and bogs. Here, Irish is spoken as a first language, and the local people are proud custodians of Gaelic culture and heritage. This tour combines historic sites, rural life, dramatic fjord scenery, and the elegance of Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Gardens for a rich introduction to one of Ireland's most distinctive regions.

Connemara is ruggedly beautiful, with hauntingly beautiful mountains, lakes, and bogs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Galway

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover Aughnanure Castle

• Discover the intriguing stories attached to this Gaelic Irish castle, once the stronghold of the ferocious O'Flaherty clan.

2

Day 02

Connemara Sheep Farm Experience

• Discover what life is like on a Connemara sheep farm, meet the dogs, and see them put through their paces.
• This visit is very educational, and you will learn about life in the Connemara mountains.

3

Day 03

Leenane and Killary Fjord Views

• Visit the mountain village of Leenane and experience spectacular views of Killary Fjord, Ireland's only valid fjord.

4

Day 04

Explore Kylemore Abbey and Gardens

• Visit Kylemore Abbey, a beautiful Neo-Gothic mansion nestled in the mountains and surrounded by beautiful lakes and woodlands.
• Explore the Abbey, now owned by the Benedictine sisters, and stroll through the beautiful Victorian Gardens.

5

Day 05

Letterfrack Village and Local Seafood

• Visit Letterfrack and learn more about the establishment of this small village in Connemara National Park.
• Taste the local seafood in a local pub famed for its cuisine.

6

Day 06

Scenic Sky Road Drive

• Drive the scenic Sky Road and experience incredible elevated island and ocean views.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guiding services with a Failte Ireland-accredited National Tour Guide and limousine hire.

What's Not Included

• Entrance to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Gardens: €18 per person.
• Sheep Farm Tour: €15 per person.
• Lunch, snacks, and souvenirs.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable footwear and a good rain jacket.

Know before you go

• The tour departs rain or shine.
• Some experiences are seasonal, from May to the end of September. Please ask the guide for advice.
• Aughnanure Castle is not wheelchair accessible, but an alternative itinerary can be provided.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Galway City, County Galway, Ireland

Tour start

Aughnanure, Oughterard, Co. Galway, H91 PX20, Ireland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.