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Private 3 Day West of Ireland and Cliffs of Moher Luxury Car Tour
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Three days moving through some of Ireland’s wildest and most varied western territory - Connemara’s lakes and bogland, Ireland’s only fjord, Galway city, and the Cliffs of Moher - with a private expert guide and a luxury air-conditioned car taking care of all the logistics.
The itinerary is flexible, so you can shape the pace to suit what interests you. Four experiences give it real structure: a 90-minute cruise on Killary Harbour aboard the Connemara Lady from Nancy’s Point near Leenane, with the Twelve Bens mountain range rising to the south and the Mweelrea massif lifting from the water to the north; a working sheepdog demonstration at a farm on the fjord shore; a clifftop walk along the Cliffs of Moher; and a separate boat trip from Doolin pier to view those same cliffs from sea level, where the 214-metre drops and carved sea caves look like an entirely different place from below.
In between, the route passes through Connemara National Park near Letterfrack - Diamond Hill, native ponies, genuine bog wilderness - then into Galway city for its medieval quarter, trad pubs, and a shopping stop along Shop Street and the lanes behind it.
Private tour for your group only. The itinerary can be adjusted to your interests and pace. Service animals are welcome and specialised infant seats are available. Public transport is accessible nearby. Suitable for all fitness levels. Available in English and Spanish. Free cancellation applies.
The fjord cruise departs from near Leenane, not from Clifden. The Connemara Lady leaves from Nancy’s Point, about 1.5km west of Leenane village. The 90-minute route takes you deep into the fjord and back - long enough to spot otters, grey seals, and the full mountain frame on both sides.
Two very different cliff experiences are on the itinerary. The boat trip from Doolin takes you out to the base of the Clare coastline and back, passing a sea cave that featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The clifftop walk runs above - the same 8km stretch of rock from a completely different angle. Both are included, and each genuinely earns its place.
Plan your Galway evening around music. Tigh Coili on Dominick Street runs trad sessions most nights from around 9:30pm - an Irish-language pub with high-standard playing and no amplification. Tig Mongáin is the quieter, more serious alternative nearby. For dinner, Ard Bia at Nimmo on Quay Street is the local favourite; the Gourmet Tart Company near Eyre Square works well for a quicker coffee stop.
Book Galway accommodation well in advance if you’re visiting in July. The Galway Arts Festival and Galway Races overlap in late July and fill every room in the city for weeks. Your guide can point you toward the best overnight options for each leg - Clifden is the natural base for the Connemara night.
The sheepdog trials run seasonally. Working farm demonstrations typically operate March to October. Wellies and waterproofs are provided on arrival at the farm - you’ll need them on the fjord shore regardless of the forecast.