Burren, Connemara & Aran Islands Walking Tour

Arrive to Clifden & meet your guide and the rest of your group, before enjoying a sumptuous evening meal together (2 overnights here).

Your first day of hiking wastes no time in impressing! Set off on a journey to Errisbeg Mountain, following a sheep’s trail that leads up the slopes. Beautiful vistas unfold as you climb, with the Twelve Bens and the Maumturk Mountains stretching to the east. To the west, the Wild Atlantic Way winds a ribbon down the Irish coast.

Descend Errisbeg and follow the coastline back to your accommodation. In the summer months, this is a fantastic opportunity for a swim in the ocean – your guide will pick out the best spot for a dip.

Transfer with the group south to Galway and board a ferry for the one-hour crossing to Inis Mor. The largest of the three Aran Islands is your home for the next two nights.

Upon arrival, drop off your luggage at your accommodations, then set off on a ramble through the southeastern portion of the island. An old stone fortress makes for one of many windows into the fabled past of Inis Mor. Return to the main town for dinner.

Today’s hike offers an incredible exploration of Inis Mor and all its highlights. A weathered trail leads over limestone to the “Serpents Lair,” a mesmerizing tidal rock pool seemingly too perfect to have been naturally formed. Then it’s on to the prehistoric fortress of Dun Aonghasa, built thousands of years ago overlooking the sea. From here, continue along the northern coast until you reach a seal sanctuary.

There’s no shortage of wonders on today’s route! Return to your accommodations at leisure.

Start the day with a ferry back to the mainland, then transfer from Doolin to the start of your hike at Hag’s Head. This is the southernmost point of the famous Cliffs of Moher. Walk along the open cliffs, a gradual climb exploring more and more of the rock layers facing the ocean.

Stop at the Visitor Centre for light refreshments and some history lessons, or continue north along the rest of the cliffs and into the village of Doolin, your home for the final two nights of the tour.

Today you will follow the old green road into the heart of Black Head mountain, with wonderful limestone pavements and stone walls all around. There are fantastic views over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands as you continue on, around Gleninagh Mountain. After finishing your walk in Fanore, you will be transported to Lahihch for your final overnight.

After breakfast, check out from your accommodations and depart the region via your own arrangements.