Two days along the Wild Atlantic Way, taking in some of the most dramatic scenery in Ireland. You’ll stand at the Cliffs of Moher, cross the strange limestone karst of the Burren, walk through Killarney National Park, and overnight on the Dingle Peninsula - one of those corners of Ireland that tends to stay with you long after you’ve left.
It’s a good option for anyone who wants to see the Wild Atlantic Way without spending a week on the road. Dinner and breakfast are included, and the coach has high-speed WiFi and air conditioning throughout. Your guide travels with you for the duration.
Meet at Paddy’s Palace (HQ and Hostel), Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin at 7:30am.
Infant seats are available on board. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transport options are nearby. This tour suits all fitness levels. If you book through Viator, your pickup point and collection time are confirmed automatically at booking. Maximum group size is 64. Tours run in English.
The 7:30am start from Lower Gardiner Street is earlier than it looks on the map. Lower Gardiner Street is in the north inner city, a short walk from Connolly Station and well served by bus. If you’re staying in the city centre, factor in 20 minutes from most hotels. Don’t rely on a taxi during morning traffic.
The Burren is one of those places that takes a moment to make sense. It’s a vast limestone plateau with almost no soil, but it supports an extraordinary variety of plants - including Mediterranean and Arctic species growing side by side in the same cracks in the rock. It looks bleak at first and then starts to feel like nowhere else in Ireland. More on Clare at /clare/doolin/.
The Cliffs of Moher are as dramatic as advertised, but the crowds vary wildly. Mid-morning on a clear summer day is when the visitor centre fills up. The cliff walk north towards Hag’s Head is almost always quieter than the area immediately around the main viewing platform and worth the short detour.
Dingle Peninsula deserves every hour it gets. The overnight stay there is one of the things that separates this tour from a long day trip. Dingle town has good seafood, proper pubs with traditional music most evenings, and a very local atmosphere even in summer. More at /kerry/dingle/.
The optional horse and carriage or horse ride in Killarney is worth knowing about in advance. It’s not included in the price and you arrange and pay the guide directly on the day. If it’s something your group wants to do, mention it early so the guide can plan the timing. Killarney National Park is one of the few places in Ireland where this kind of transport is still genuinely part of how people get around.