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Connemara,
the Aran Islands & the Burren |
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CBA |
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walks of 6-12 miles (10-19km) per day with
gradual ascents of up to 900ft (275m). |
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The essence and variety
of the West of Ireland is captured on
this three centre-walking trip in the
Burren, Aran Islands and Connemara. You
will be based in hotels and guesthouses
in locations that provide the richest
variety of geology, scenery and walking
conditions that could be desired.
The Burren is a remarkable area of more
than 100 square miles of limestone landscape,
where a rich variety of plants thrive in
the cracks and crevices. Enjoy the bird’s
eye view of the dramatic west coast of
Ireland on the short flight to the Aran
Islands, where Gaelic is still spoken.
Explore the many archaeological sites of
the island, including the pre-historic
fort Dun Aonghasa. Old pilgrimage sites
and bog lands rich in flowers are the treats
of Connemara.
• Cliffs of Moher
• Flight over west coast to Aran Islands
• 2 nights on Aran Islands & visit to prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus
• The internationally renowned karst limestone habitat of the Burren
• Connemara’s lake dotted bog land, mountains and seascape
Arrival at accommodation in Lisdoonvarna / Doolin, renowned
for traditional Irish music.
Dinner and briefing. Overnight
in Lisdoonvarna / Doolin (3 nights).
Distance: 4 miles/6.5 km
A choice of gentle walks by the Atlantic Coast will be
offered, to allow you to explore the countryside while
introducing yourself to Irish walking.
Distance: 13km/8miles Ascent: 275m/900ft
The Burren is a unique internationally important habitat.
You can explore it through a combination of walking on
green roads and traversing of the karst limestone pavements,
interspersed with rare arctic and alpine flowers.
Distance: up to 14km/8 miles Ascent: little or none
Short flight over the dramatic west coast to the Irish-speaking
Aran Islands. Walk to the southeast of the island to spectacular
cliffs and puffing holes. Carry on to the Iron Age Black
Fort (Dún Duchathair). Overnight on Aran Islands
(2 nights).
Distance: up to 21km/13 miles Ascent: little or none
Visit archaeological sites including the pre-historic
fort, Dún Aonghasa and Poll na bPéist (worm
hole), all set in a stony landscape from which a living
is laboriously wrenched. Overnight on the Aran Islands.
Distance: 11km/6 miles Ascent: 350m/ 1,150 ft
Enjoy the views of the island dotted Atlantic coastline
and the Clifden bog from Errisbeg,
a small mountain behind
the village of Roundstone. Overnight in Connemara (2 nights).
Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: little or none
Walk along the shore of Killary Harbour – Ireland’s
only fjord. A ten-mile walk on the
‘Famine Trail’ through
Connemara mountain scenery – lake dotted bog land
rich in flora.
Note that, for weather or other reasons, on occasion the
guide may have to change the sequence of walks or the walks
themselves.
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CBA7: €1070 per person sharing. (US$1519 / Stg£738 approx.)
CBA5 €820 per person sharing . (US$1164 / Stg£566 approx.)
( Please see booking information)
€210
for the week (limited availability)
(US $253/ Stg£143 approx.)
( Please see booking information)
• One group transfer to/from Shannon Airport
• Seven nights accommodation based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board
approved 3 star hotels (5 nights) and guesthouse accommodation with en suite
facilities*
• Seven full Irish Breakfasts.
• Six packed lunches
• Seven Dinners
• Experienced guide throughout itinerary.
• Luggage transfers
• Return flight to the Aran Islands
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Shannon Airport at 16.00 on Saturdays from
the information point in the arrivals hall.
Return transfer arrives at Shannon airport
at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Note: These transfers must be confirmed
at time of booking with flight numbers
and times for arrival and departure. If
these transfers aren’t confirmed
at time of booking we will assume they
are making their own way to their first
nights accommodation. Arrangements can
be made for a private taxi transfer (at
clients own expense) should the Go Ireland
transfer timetable not suit.
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Individual
taxis can be arranged from the following
airports
(at client’s expense) |
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Single
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Shannon airport
to Lisdoonvarna
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€85
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Shannon airport
to Oughterard
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€160
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| Killorglin/Killarney to Lisdoonvarna |
€200
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Oughterard to Killorglin/Killarney
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€260
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