Ireland’s Dramatic West Coast
The total Ciclismo experience on the Emerald Isle
Ireland, a land that embraces the imagination with its breathtaking landscape, welcoming people and ancient heritage. Tour the countryside and immerse yourself in this magical blend. The rolling, never-ending, green hills meet the coast in an amazing blend of cliffs and rocky beaches. Experience eight days of heaven as you cycle on gently rolling paved roads through emerald fields, and along the coast to a variety of pub-filled, traditional Irish towns.
The scenery is calming at times, and can’t be replicated anywhere else in the world. Whether you’re riding to the Cliffs of Moher or exploring the Aran Islands, it is a sight to see! You’ll find yourself transported to another era as you wait for a farmer and their herd to cross.
Tour Essence
- The breathtaking coastline of Connemara and County Galway
- Seafood feasts and home-baked delicacies
- Ride a loop to the stunning Cliffs of Moher
- Spin through old dolmen
- Aran Islands with their Gaelic language and culture
- Nightly foot-tapping pub culture
What to Expect
Terrain
Flat and rolling with some hillsStart Location
GalwayEnd Location
GalwayMileage
Average Daily: 27 miles Total: 191 miles
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Guided walks of historical and naturalistic spots
- Daily cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching
- Visit to Gaelic sports museum and National Radio station
- Shuttle at the beginning of the tour
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Touring GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options:
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 6 dinners
- The breathtaking coastline of Connemara and County Galway
- Seafood feasts and home-baked delicacies
- Ride a loop to the stunning Cliffs of Moher
- Spin through old dolmen
- Aran Islands with their Gaelic language and culture
- Nightly foot-tapping pub culture
Start Location
GalwayFly Into
Dublin Airport (DUB)End Location
GalwayFly Out Of
Dublin Airport (DUB)Galway
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
14 milesRiding Terrain
FlatMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Connemara Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
34 miles; extra loop: 40 milesRiding Terrain
Flat and gently rollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Connemara to Inis Mor
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
36 milesRiding Terrain
Flat and gently rollingMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Aran Islands Hotel
The Aran Islands Hotel is a charming accommodation located on one of Europe’s most picturesque and unspoiled environments, Inis Mor. The hotel offers a comfortable and traditional setting, a place to relax and unwind from a day out exploring the island, where you’ll meet some great characters, from locals to the hotel’s own staff.
Aran Islands Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
9 milesRiding Terrain
Coastal roads, gently rollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Aran Islands Hotel
The Aran Islands Hotel is a charming accommodation located on one of Europe’s most picturesque and unspoiled environments, Inis Mor. The hotel offers a comfortable and traditional setting, a place to relax and unwind from a day out exploring the island, where you’ll meet some great characters, from locals to the hotel’s own staff.
Doolin
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
22 miles; extra loop: 31 milesRiding Terrain
Gently rolling roads by the coastMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Gregans Castle Hotel
The Gregans Castle Hotel is a verdant haven amid the rugged unspoiled beauty of the Burren. This relaxing country house hotel provides warm hospitality, friendly staff, good food, comfort and peace and quiet! There are extensive borrowed landscape gardens and woodland paths to wander through with abundant bird life.
Burren Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
41 milesRiding Terrain
Gradual climbs, then flat with some rollersMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Gregans Castle Hotel
The Gregans Castle Hotel is a verdant haven amid the rugged unspoiled beauty of the Burren. This relaxing country house hotel provides warm hospitality, friendly staff, good food, comfort and peace and quiet! There are extensive borrowed landscape gardens and woodland paths to wander through with abundant bird life.
Ballyvaughan Loop
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
35 milesRiding Terrain
Gently rollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
The Park House Hotel
Experience the most stylish of Galway’s City Centre Hotels. This 4-star hotel is located one minute from Quay St, Galway’s Pub, Club & Restaurant center and 5 minutes from Eyre Square leading onto Galway City Centre Shopping.
