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Connemara Adventure
Trip Highlights:
- Learn about our pirates and spanish ponies
- Pony rides across sandy beaches
- Surf school or kayaking
- Learn to fly fish and hear regaling tales of magical
salmon
- Fairy tales and wishing wells
Day
One: Your Adventure Begins!
Ireland is truly the land of fairy tales and
dreamland. This trip is about exploring, discovering, learning and having heaps of
fun as a family. Meeting and greeting day and a
prepartion for journey that lies ahead.
Day Two: Magnificent
Coastal Views
Commencing
at the gateway to Connemara where scenery is wild and unspoiled. Views today include the
Twelve Ben mountains, rugged coastline, and mountain lakes. We then transfer by
ferry to the Aran Islands - a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay.
Exlpore the beaches, old church ruins and visit the highest cliffs on the Western Islands.
Overnight stay on the Aran Islands.
Day Three: Wild Purple Heather
From Rossaveal (Aran Island ferry port) you transverse a route bordered by heather and
bracken, through scenery that is wild and barren. Lunch at Screebe House followed by a
bike ride through the peatlands and bogs. Overnight stay in Cashel.
Day Four: Rest and Relaxation
Today is a rest day with
splendid opportunities to explore the little antique stores and coffee shops, of Clifden
town. Begin your day with an enjoyable breakfast of fresh fruit & yogurt. Learn
about the history of the Connemara pony. Optional activities today include Horse
back riding along the shores of Omey Island from the village of Cleggan; Golfing at the
Connemara Golf Club at Ballyconneely or Fly fishing at Ballynahinch Castle. A variety of
children and family activities on offer today!
Day Five: Sand Sea and Surf
Early morning start to Roundstone village, the most picturesque fishing harbour in Connemara.
Sailing boats once loaded turf (peat) to carry to the Aran Islands. Visit the Roundstone
Musical Instrument Centre - home of the traditional Bodhran. Depart Roundstone to
Ballyconneely village via stunning beaches at Dog’s Bay and Gurteen Bay. Follow the
dramatic and rugged coastline to Ballyconneely. Learn about Grace O'Malley, the
pirate queen of the west and the ferocious O'Flaherty's - the west of Irelands battling
warriors.
Day
Six: Landscape and History
Today our route will take us through the Lough Inagh Valley, one of the finest valleys
in Ireland. Explore Connemara National park. Here we learn about the native birds, flowers
and animals of Connemara, as well as the history of blanket bogs. Visit Kylemore Abbey and
the Victorian Gardens. Bike around Killary Fiord surrounded by Maamturk and Mweelrea
mountains. Through the village of Leenane, the setting for the Oscar winning film
"The Field" with Richard Harris. Ease into the evening as you watch the sunset.
Local chefs will delight you with their freshly prepared Connemara fare.
Day
Seven: Farewell!
Sadly we must bid you farewell
today! Rail & coach connections to Shannon & Dublin. Please allow one more day for
flight travel. Private Transfers available upon request.
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NOTES 
7 Days & 6 Nights Dates & Pricing:
Classic (luxe) Option
Euro 1795.00 here>
Charming inns Option
Euro 1375.00 here>
Children under 16 yrs: 10% discount
Children 4 -10 and under: 30% discount
Children under 3, sharing with both parents: 50% discount
Single Supplement: Euro 300.00
WHAT
IS INCLUDED
Trip Includes:
Breakfasts on tour days
5 evening dinners
Experienced tour guides
Support vehicle and luggage transfer
Courtesy fruit & snacks
Guided tours of select locations
Daily briefing on tour routes,
Quality 21 speed Gary Fisher bikes,
helmets, water bottles
and front handlebar panniers
Detailed maps and tour directions
Custom Miles for children & families
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Add an extra night at Irelands most famous castle:
Ashford Castle. Explore the old grounds, take a lake cruise, or learn the
ancient art of falcolnry and archery.
ontact us for more details at info@cyclewest.com
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