The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s number one natural attraction, and this full-day tour gets you there and back from Dublin without the stress of driving. The journey west is half the experience - you cross the Irish midlands, stop in a picture-perfect fishing village, and drive through the otherworldly Burren before arriving at 214 metres of sheer Atlantic cliff face.
You get a full two hours at the Cliffs themselves, which is plenty of time to walk the cliff-top paths, take in the views of the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, and visit the Atlantic Edge Exhibition in the eco-friendly visitor centre built into the hillside. On clear days the views stretch to the mountains of Connemara. If conditions allow, there is also an optional boat cruise beneath the cliffs (seasonal, extra cost) that gives you a completely different perspective on the scale of the rock face.
The route also takes in the Burren, one of Europe’s most unusual landscapes - a vast expanse of cracked limestone pavement where rare wildflowers push through ancient rock. Your guide will point out the 28 species of orchid that grow here in season, along with the prehistoric dolmens and ring forts scattered across the terrain. A stop for lunch at a local west coast village rounds out a day that covers the best of Ireland’s wild Atlantic coastline.
What’s Included
Return transport from Dublin by luxury coach
Local guide with live commentary
Entrance to the Cliffs of Moher and Atlantic Edge Exhibition
Stops at Kinvara, the Burren, and Galway Bay coastline
What’s Not Included
Lunch and drinks (available at the lunch stop and Cliffs visitor centre)
Optional boat cruise beneath the Cliffs (extra cost, seasonal)
Gratuities
Good to Know
This is a 12-hour day. Departure is early morning and return is evening. Wear layers and bring a waterproof jacket - the Atlantic coast is exposed.
The cliff-top paths can be windy and slippery in wet weather. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended.
The Cliffs of Moher have no safety barriers along much of the path - stay on the marked walkways and keep children close.
Bring snacks and water for the morning drive. Lunch is at your own expense on the west coast.
A window seat on the coach is worth grabbing early for the best views of the Burren and coastline.
