This day trip from Dublin takes you west to Connemara, taking the scenic route through Oughterard and the national park before reaching the coast. The terrain shifts dramatically as you leave the midlands behind.
The boat cruise on Killary Harbour is one of the highlights, Ireland’s only fjord cutting between Counties Mayo and Galway. Kylemore Abbey follows, a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle set beside a lake with a walled Victorian garden. The day ends in Galway city with two hours to explore.
From 90 EUR per person. Duration approximately 13 hours. Boat cruise on Killary Harbour included. Lunch not included (available at Kylemore Abbey). Departs Dublin city centre. Returns same evening.