5-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tours of Ireland – from €1975pp
Active Tours Ireland invites you to explore Ireland’s truly unique beauty and culture along the Wild Atlantic Way.
On our 5 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tours, you will be totally immersed in the real Ireland and will get to experience the very heart and soul of one of the world’s most spectacular and unspoiled destinations.
Over five unforgettable days, we have brought together all the must-see highlights and experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way, blending in a range of soft relaxing activities to the more adventurous ones, so you can choose which suits your preference best.
It’s your tour @ your pace, so you get to choose how relaxing or adventurous you want to be each day.
Choose activities like Kayaking, Cycling, Scenic Boat Trips, Dolphin Watching, Walking Tours, Castle Visits, Coastal Sauna’s, Seaweed Baths – which are all available options on our Tours.
Your expert Tour Guide will also bring you to some of the world’s most stunning locations like the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, the Loop Head, the Burren, King John’s Castle, Connemara National Park and much more.
So, join Active Tours Ireland for the experience of a lifetime.
Your Tour – Your Pace – Your Way
5-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour of Ireland
Itinerary
DAY 1: SUNDAY
- Your 5 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour starts on Sunday morning where you will meet your Tour Guide at the Hunt Museum in Limerick City (the Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way).
- The Hunt Museum exhibits artefacts and artworks from 800AD and also features works by Picasso, Renoir and Gaugin.
- We then visit King John’s Castle by land or by water (as we can Kayak up the mighty River Shannon – if the tide is right).
- Here you will get to discover 800 years of history, walk ancient castle walls, explore immersive exhibitions, and enjoy panoramic views over the River Shannon.
- After Lunch (we can recommend somewhere nice to eat) we visit Limerick’s Treaty City Brewery.
- After a full day in Limerick, we travel to the Loop Head in Co. Clare (about 1.5 hours away), where you stay overnight in the beautiful seaside village of Kilkee.
- We work with high end accommodation, restaurants and activity providers that are locally-owned establishments.
- So you are guaranteed to enjoy a hot shower, comfortable bed and a delicious meal after your days Adventure.
- The evening time is all yours to enjoy a nice meal and some local Irish Pubs.
DAY 2: MONDAY
- After breakfast, you may wish to try out some adventure activities like Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Coasteering (all weather dependent).
- Or enjoy a Coastal Sauna, a sea cliff’s Walking Tour or have some free time to explore.
- After lunch, we make a trip to the Loop Head Lighthouse as this Tour is a true combination of relaxation and adventure.
- The Loop Head Light House has guided ships where the River Shannon meets the Atlantic Ocean since 1670.
- It began as a coal fire on a cottage roof, evolved into a vital maritime station, and later served as a filming location for Star Wars
- Moving on North to Doolin (1-1.5 hours drive) we will stay here overnight.
- Doolin is the home of traditional Irish music, with plenty of music and craic to be had at night.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
- Enjoy a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland’s most visited natural attraction — 214-metre limestone walls dropping vertically into the Atlantic, stretching for 14km along the Clare coastline.
- Afterwards, if you wish to relax – you can experience a Seaweed Bath or short Walking Tour of the Burren.
- And if you are looking for something more adventurous – you can try your hand at BOULDERING.
- Later, we visit the Aillwee Burren Experience, a sprawling complex featuring underground caves, a bridged chasm, a waterfall, and an adjacent Birds of Prey area.
- We will again travel further North and stay our third night in Galway, one of Ireland’s most treasured Gems.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
- We will start the day off with a journey to many of Galway’s many Beaches and Bays such as Strandhill, Spiddal, Coral Strand and more.
- Afterwhich, we work our way up north to Connemara National Park, which covers some 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands in County Galway.
- There are several easy nature trails for guests who don’t want a serious hike & there are more active walks also.
- Then take a boat trip along Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord.
- Killary Fjord is a 16 kilometer long glacial inlet. It forms a natural border between County Galway and County Mayo in the heart of Connemara and is the only Fjord in Ireland.
- After a long day of activities, sightseeing and exploration we head to the beautiful town of Westport for the night.
DAY 5: THURSDAY
- Before we make our way back down to Limerick, there is still time to take in some of Ireland’s highlights.
- Watch a sheepdog herding demo, a scenic Cruise on the Corrib and a Visit to Bunratty Castle.
- And finally, we will finish your Active Tour of the Wild Atlantic Way back at the Hunt Museum in Limerick City between 5-6pm.
Prices Include
- 5 Full Days of Adventure,
- Comfortable Transport,
- 4 X Nights Accommodation with Breakfast Included,
- Entrance Fees to Castles, Cliffs and Museums,
- Expert Tour Guides,
- ALL ACTIVITIES mentioned in itinerary, as it’s Your Tour @ Your Pace – you get to choose what activities you wish to do each day,
- Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Limerick City,
- Seacliff Walking Tour on the Loop Head,
- Coasteering in Kilkee,
- Coastal Sauna’s,
- Visit to Loop Head Lighthouse,
- Aillwee Caves & Burren Experience,
- Connemara National Park,
- Killary Harbour Boat Trip.
What’s not included:
- Lunches and dinners,
- Additional activities (not mentioned in the itinerary),
- Travel insurance (recommended),
- Tips (optional, at your discretion).
This 5-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour is the perfect mix of sightseeing, culture, activity, history and authentic Irish charm.
Note:
Some activities and experiences are optional and you can partake in them if you wish to do so each day.
This is Your Tour at Your Pace, so you can pick the experiences you love.
Or you can take some free time to relax and unwind if this suits you better.
We have a combination of activities that range from easy, moderate to the more adventurous and you can be as active or as relaxed as you want throughout your Tour.
Some activities are weather dependent and if conditions make it unsafe to participate, your guide will arrange excellent alternative activities to ensure you still enjoy a fantastic day.
