This two-day trip pulls together some of the west coast’s most iconic stretches - the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Dingle Peninsula - in a single, well-paced route from Dublin.
Day 1: Dublin to Dingle Peninsula via the Cliffs of Moher
You meet your guide and fellow travellers at one of the central Dublin pickup points in the morning. The drive west takes you across the Irish countryside before you hit the coast road along Galway Bay, with golden beaches running beside you and, if you’re lucky, dolphins out in the Atlantic.
From there you reach the Burren - a vast, otherworldly limestone landscape that stretches all the way down to the shoreline. It’s one of those places that takes a moment to take in. Before the cliffs, the route stops in the small village of Doolin for lunch, with views out over Doolin Harbour and the Aran Islands.
Then it’s the Cliffs of Moher themselves: up to 214 metres of sheer rock dropping straight into the Atlantic. You’ll have time for cliff-top walks and photos before the coach continues south into Kerry. You overnight in Annascaul on the Dingle Peninsula.
Day 2: Dingle Peninsula
Day 2 explores the Dingle Peninsula - details are covered by your guide on the day.
Pack for Atlantic weather, not the forecast. The Cliffs of Moher sit exposed to whatever the ocean throws at them on a given day. Even in summer you can have warm sunshine one moment and a horizontal Atlantic squall the next. A windproof, waterproof jacket isn’t optional - it’s essential. Layers underneath are smart too.
The Doolin lunch stop is your best opportunity for food. There’s no scheduled meal included, so treat the Doolin stop properly. The village has a handful of pubs and cafes - O’Connor’s and McDermott’s are well-known and do solid, filling food. If you’re vegetarian or have dietary needs, a packed lunch from Dublin is a safe backup.
Ask your guide about the Aran Islands from Doolin. On a clear day you can see all three islands - Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr - from the harbour. It’s worth knowing what you’re looking at, and a good guide will point them out.
Annascaul on Day 1 is small but worth exploring. The village is home to Dan Foley’s pub and has a connection to Antarctic explorer Tom Crean, who lived and ran a pub there after his expeditions. If you have any time before dinner, the local colour is worth a wander.
Day 2 details vary, so come curious. The Dingle Peninsula route can shift depending on conditions, tides, and what’s happening locally. Go with an open mind and let your guide make the call on the day - they’ll know where’s worth stopping.