Galway, Doolin, Aran
Islands, Clifden 4 day tour
Galway, Doolin, Aran Islands, Clifden 4 day tour
Highlights
- Unique Burren Landscape
- Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher
- The Wild Atlantic Way
- The Aran Islands
- Natural unspoilt beauty of mountains, lakes, bogs and coast of Connemara
- Clifden
- The welcoming pubs and traditional music
This 3 night/4 day cycling tour starts in Galway city and finishes in the town of Clifden in Connemara. We will meet you in Galway to brief you on the tour and get you fitted with bikes. You will spend 1 night in Doolin, 1 night on the Aran islands and 1 night in Clifden. After the final night in Clifden, you will leave your bikes in the B&B/guesthouse and catch a bus/taxi to your next location.
Cycling distance:
Day 1 -Galway to Doolin – Up to 80km but this can be shortened, if needed, with the option of a car transfer from Galway for the first part of the cycling route. The car transfer cost is not included in the tour price and depends on the number of people in you group.
Gradient:
The gradient is easy to moderate
Departure dates:
You can start this tour on any date that suits you between April and October
Day 1. Depart Galway city and cycle south to Doolin
Day 2. Catch the morning ferry to the Aran Islands
Cycling distance: 20/30km +
Accommodation: B&B Aran Islands
Day 3. Catch a morning ferry to Connemara and cycle to Clifden
Cycling distance: 55km +
Accommodation: B&B Clifden
Day 4. Explore the coastline around Clifden
Option 1:
Trek FX2 Hybrid Touring Bike – Included in tour price
The FX2 is strong, stable, fun and perfectly suited for Irish roads. Customised for West Ireland Cycling with puncture resistant tyres, mudguards and rear rack. Also available with ladies specific frame. Bike lock, helmet, repair kit, pump and spare tube is also included.
Upgrade Option 1:
Upgrade Option: Trek 520 Adventure Touring Bike + €100*
The 520 is the classic steel touring bike. One of the longest-running touring bikes in the world. If you are a committed touring cyclist looking for the best in comfort and durability, this is the bike for you.
Electric bikes are no longer an upgrade option on this tour as the ferry company between Rossaveal and Inis Mor no longer accepts ebikes.
Stay comfortably in our carefully hand-picked accommodations
The accommodation included on the tour are B&Bs or small guesthouses. They are clean, comfortable, family run businesses and come very highly rated on Trip Advisor and Booking.com and are well set-up to cater for cycling holiday guests.
The hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and will be happy to assist you in any way needed.
We have been using the same venues for many years and our previous guests are very happy with them. Each room with have its own private bathroom and shower too. Breakfast is included in the package. All of the venues are located in the centre, or very close to the centre of a small village or town with local bars, cafes and restaurants all within easy walking distance.
Fantastic Cycling Holiday
West Ireland Cycling provided the bikes (excellent), panniers, custom guidebook, transfers at the start and end of the trip, and comfortable accommodations each night. Our guide book included cycling routes and maps along with optional extensions, points of interest, and dining recommendations. We especially loved the alternative, car-free routes in and out of Cong, as well as the incredible bog road.
We highly recommend experiencing Ireland by bike and letting West Ireland Cycling plan your trip. Gorgeous country, excellent roads (many nearly car-free), patient drivers and lovely people made our trip better than we’d imagined. Thanks, John and everyone at West Ireland Cycling!
Anne, USA, July 2023.
Can’t wait to go back
We were looking for a self-guided trip in Ireland and came across West Ireland Cycling. From beginning to end, John did an amazing job at putting together a 6 night trip. I couldn’t decide between the Conamarra or Burren trip, so he put a trip together that included both! The Trek touring bikes were in great shape. The roads we cycled on were spectacular- along the water, bogs and mountains- full of green, sheep, cows and limestone. The seafood was superb- fresh as can be. I will dream of the oysters when I get home. It was great not to carry luggage and to stay in a warm B and B each night. I would highly recommend this company.
Steven, Switzerland, Sept 2024.
Experience of a life-time
My mom and I spent 7 days cycling with West Ireland Cycling in May. It was absolutely amazing. It was obvious that John and his team had put a ton of effort into the tour to make everything run extremely smoothly.
John provided us with high quality bicycles and maps with very detailed instructions. It’d be impossible to get lost or turned around. The instructions included great cafes, restaurants, lunch spots, and notable sites. There was flexibility within the routes and being able to go at our own pace was great. Every evening we’d arrive at another adorable, clean b&b with our luggage and a comfy bed waiting.
I can’t recommend this particular tour highly enough. John and team went above and beyond several times throughout the trip to make this one of our most memorable vacations. The price is well worth it considering the quality of care, bicycles, and accomodations you get in return. Do it!
Kathy, Canada, June 2022.
Prices
€800 per person.
€250 single room supplement.
€350 solo traveller.
