3-Day West Coast Explorer from Dublin Including Admission
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72 hours
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From impressive sea cliffs and mountains to ancient monasteries and castles, explore the highlights of Ireland’s dramatic West Coast on a 3-day driving tour that includes accommodation in Galway. Begin each day with a hearty breakfast before you wind your way through peat bogs, sample whiskey from one of the oldest legal distilleries in the world, walk along the Cliffs of Moher, and enjoy the jovial atmosphere of traditional pubs. Along with guided sightseeing, you’ll have time each day to discover the authentic spirit of Ireland at your leisure.
*Tour price includes entry to Cliffs of Moher
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*Cliffs of Moher - We reserve tickets for you. Included in the price of the tour
Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast (B&B or 3-star Hotel)
Admission fee - Entrance to Cliffs of Moher
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Small group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Driver Guide
Gratuities
Meals and refreshments
Admission fees: Unless Specified
What To Expect
Dublin - Dunguaire Castle - Burren - Cliffs of Moher
Accommodations
Overnight in Galway.
Dunguaire Castle's
Departing Dublin, you travel west through the counties of Kildare and Offaly. The first stop is the attractive village of Kinvara, where you get a chance to take some superb photos of Dunguaire Castle and discover its remarkable historical legacy.
The Burren
One of Ireland’s true national treasures: a land of limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient stone monuments. The Burren was also home to one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland.
Cliffs of Moher
ere, you can walk the stunning cliff trails and watch rare seabirds swooping through the air. You can also delve into the excellent and award winning environmental exhibition nearby.
Galway - Cong - Connemara National Park
Accommodations
Overnight in Galway.
Cong
Travel inland through the Maam Valley to the village of Cong, the setting for the film classic, “The Quiet man”. You’re free here to visit the local museum devoted to the movie, or discover the magnificently restored 12th century Cong Abbey.
Kylemore Abbey
You continue through the heart of Connemara and the beautiful house and grounds at Kylemore Abbey, where grand buildings and magnificent man-made gardens are a treat for the eyes and soul.
Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
Place where abundant wildlife resides amidst the ancient tombs and wood paths. Here you’ll see the magnificent Diamond Hill, a 500m peak that rivals any summit in Europe.
Clifden
And then we travel to Clifden, famous for being the location of the first transatlantic flight landing. In the National Park, you’ll also enjoy the majesty of the Sky Road, as well as the sharp peaks of the Twelve Bens of Connemara.
Galway - Clonmacnoise - Dublin
A 1500 year old abbey, whose ancient spirituality pervades the whole area. The heart of Ireland’s Golden Age of Learning.
Old Kilbeggan Distillery
The oldest licensed distillery on the planet. Here you can relax with a glass of their famed whisky; and after a drink (or two?), you’ll head back east to Dublin.
Options
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x large bed).
Hotel Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed)
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
West Coast Explorer 3 Day Ireland Tour with Rabbies with Tour Guide Dan
Esther S,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first tour with Rabbies and we had an excellent experience with the tour. Our tour guide, Dan was exceptional. Dan was not only kind, good humored and accommodating, but has an incredible wealth of knowledge. His thoroughness of the Irish Gaelic language and history helped bring Ireland’s beauty, people and history to life. He is a great professional but very, very pleasant as well. He ensured that his customers were well taken care and comfortable. He explained every site with great depth of knowledge and patience. My husband and I consider ourselves lucky to have Dan as our tour guide. It was not only our experience but the other members of the tour conveyed the same sentiments as well. I would definitely consider Rabbies for our future tours and would surely refer friends and family to Rabbies for their travel needs especially Dan as their tour guide in Ireland. We have booked two additional tours with Rabbies on our travel to Scotland. Thank you very much, Dan and Rabbies for making our trip to Ireland an enjoyable one.
Wonderful 3 day tour. I recommend it !
326marijkej,
Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My family, including 2 teens, really enjoyed this 3 day tour. It was a great experience to leave Dublin and to see the beautiful West coast of Ireland. The stops were often and yet we still had enough time to explore and walk around. Our driver & guide, Ian, was an excellent driver. He was very friendly, told great stories, and answered all our questions. We thought that all the attractions were included with this trip. Know that you'll be paying entry fees at several stops including a 30 Euro/ pp entry to a disappointing whisky tour. The whiskey guide was barely intelligible with a strong French accent and very poor presentation skills. Overall, I do recommend this tour!
Insanely beautiful island. Something for everyone, history, hiking, shopping
U6896IHnicolen,
May 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful trip to the west coast of Ireland. The landscape is unique, our guide Stephanie was outstanding.
Great Tour
A2123JYmichaelp,
Jun 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Stephanie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. Our small group tour ended up very small and we were able to have a lot of input into what we would enjoy spending time doing and what could be cut short.
Great weekend Trip
M1074BZhelenm,
Sep 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this trip with my mum the weekend of 17th September 2021 with Rabbies. It was a very enjoyable trip, saw lots of beautiful scenery and amazing places like the Cliffs of Moher and Kylemore Abbey. The guide Warren was great, full of amazing history, information and stories. He was a lovely guy, friendly and helpful. The group on our coach were also great. I would highly recommend this trip as you get to see a lot of lovely places in Ireland on a very comfortable mini bus, and the accommodation they booked for us was also first class. Stella and Liam who ran the Consilio B&B could not have been nicer. Also highly recommend.
Our Trip to Ireland
Tomas-Yolanda G,
Oct 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour. Seamus was our driver/tour guide. He was a wealth of information regarding Ireland's history, geography, music & topography. He kept us entertained and informed. My wife and I really enjoyed every minute. Superb job Seamus. . . .we will definitely recommend your company to many more!!!
Best ever Tour Service in Dublin
G8419ZXjamesw,
Sep 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rabbie's West Coast Explorer - 3 day tour Review (13 - 15 SEP 2019) (and Rabbie's Boyne Valley (16 Sep2019) For starters we were visiting Ireland for the first time and normally we do not do tours. This being said since we were a blank sheet of paper of what makes Ireland special we opted to do the Rabbis West Coast explorer tour. We were more that smitten with the experience. Our tour guide Shamus was a unending resource of inspiring Irish narrative on not only the sites we were taking in, but on all things engaging about the Irish culture and well Ireland itself. We discovered the most spectacular sites from Fiords, to Ruins and landscape vistas that took your breath away. Not only did we enjoy the The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher - evenings in Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Clonmacnoise - and a Distillery tour, Shamus through in many other places that were never listed on the tour guide! All this was done with such ease and laid back style by our amazing tour guide and never rushing us to "...be back on the bus by..." edicts! If you like me have a wonderment about history, ruins, spirituality great food choices or just plain every day life, this is the tour for you! You can't beat the priced and will not ever regret it!
Fantastic short trip!
Catuk99,
Sep 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mum, sister and I had a very enjoyable trip to the west coast of Ireland. Seamus our tour guide was the perfect host, he was very knowledgeable and we were learnt a lot about Ireland’s history, culture and land as we drove between destinations. The B&B accommodation in Galway was excellent too. We saw a lot in such a short time, it has given us a taste of Ireland and we will definitely be returning. Couldn’t have wished for a better way to explore Ireland and will be recommending the tour to our friends. Thanks!
Excellent tour- 3 Days in Galway/West Ireland
Seinerunner,
Aug 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! Our guide was Seamus who was extremely knowledgeable and professional. It had a nice balance of historical sites and natural scenery. We had a good amount of time at each stop and still managed to fit in a lot. The bus was very comfortable. I would recommend it highly!
Great tour
Carolyn T,
Jul 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended tour ! Seasmus was caring for the group and gave us great insight into the Irish history and way of life.
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