Itinerary
Day 1: Day One: Dublin - Connemara - Galway
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours Ltd, 34 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EY17, Ireland
We'll depart Dublin this morning and make our way to the West of Ireland and beautiful Connemara.
Stop At: Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience, 300 Meters Off The N59 Galway To Clifden Road 3 Km West Of Oughterard Village, Oughterard H91 PX22 Ireland
Visit the family farm and historic silver mines at Glengowla in Connemara. Sheepdog demonstrations and an underground show mine are among the highlights.
*All times are approximate.*
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Connemara, Connemara, County Galway, Western Ireland
Connemara Wilderness
We continue our drive through the wilderness of Connemara. We enjoy this unique landscape, beautiful lakes, valleys, and mountainous scenery. Ravaged by famine, and predominantly Gaelic the people here still strive to maintain the remanence of rural culture and the traditional Irish way of life.
The Deserted Valley
We head back to Galway via the Maam Valley, an area of scenic and unsurpassed beauty with the lakes of Connemara which unfold in among the twelve Bens mountains. We then travel back along the coast and Galway Bay through Spiddal, and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Coastline to Galway and Aran Islands
While exploring Connemara, we will have many opportunists to stop for photos and breath in the fresh Connemara air.
*All times are approximate*
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galway, Galway, County Galway, Western Ireland
Arrive in Galway mid afternoon for time at leisure in this atmospheric city. We have time to explore the Spanish Arch and ramble down colourful Shop Street with its many street performers, seafood eateries and quaint Irish bars.
**OVERNIGHT IN GALWAY**
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Galway.
Day 2: Day 2 - Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Dingle Peninsula
Stop At: Wild Atlantic Way, Wild Atlantic Way
Today you will have the Atlantic Ocean by your side as we cruise down a portion of the Wild Atlantic Way. The coastal route is characterised by beautiful golden beaches and maybe even dolphins and whales breaching off the shore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Burren, The Burren, County Clare
We make our way through the Burren - one of the famous landscapes of Ireland! It is famous for its Limestone Rock, as far as the eye can see, and reaching down to the sea shore. We will stop at the "Mini Cliffs" which are a great site to experience this area, and enjoy the coas
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland
Today's highlight is the Cliffs of Moher, the most popular natural tourist destination in Ireland and easily most spectacular cliffs in Europe. Rising over 700 ft in height, the ciffs mark the edge of Europe are home to some of nature's most majestic birds including puffins, gannets and many more.
**All times are approximate**
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dingle Peninsula, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Look forward to spending the night on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula, in the heart of rural Ireland.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingle Peninsula
Day 3: Day 3: Highlighs of the Ring of Kerry - Killarney - Dublin
Stop At: Killarney National Park Cork Road, Killarney Ireland
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from our stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Killarney, Killarney, County Kerry
Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Adare, Adare, County Limerick
We will enjoy a stop at one of Ireland's most picturesque villages - Adare with its fabulous thatched cottages which line part of the village's broad main street , renowned for being regularly voted Ireland's tidiest town. It is known for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries and ruins.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Paddywagon Tours Ltd, 34 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EY17, Ireland
We return to Dublin by 19:00 approx.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
See Availability.
Paddywagon Tours Ltd, 34 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EY17, Ireland
08:00 AM
3 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Infant seats available
If you wish to book our Economy option, please confirm with us the room type you would like to book during or after you booking:
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the Economy option
Twin Room, one room with two single beds.
Near public transportation
Double Room, one room with one double bed.
Triple Room, one room for a booking of 3 passengers with three single beds.
Additional Information:
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Most travelers can participate
Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : brigidbrownem
I would never recommend this tour company to anyone , they left in the parking lot for over 4 hours with no communication and nothing around , we were to be picked up at 8 in the morning and the driver never showed up until after 11 closer to 12 , we were to go to dingle never went because was out of hours to drive , couldn’t eat until driver stopped for gas and was able to grab end of days food at the gas bar since everything else was closed . Terrible. The first day of tour they changed pick up and people had to quest and hope they made it , the next day the driver didn’t have room for everyone so one person in group got left behind , accommodated the seniors by putting the couples that had a hard time with stairs on the top floor of the bnb and lots of stairs to climb with luggage . Tried reaching out to company they won’t return emails , phone calls nothing . Terrible customer service , terrible planning , they run overnight tours with day tours .
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Posted On : 2024-02-24
Posted By : D7593ORkathrynm
Paddywagon really went above and beyond to look after us on this trip. When my partner was taken ill in Galway, our driver, Ian, arranged for us to stay another night in Galway and then be picked up by another bus the following day, all at no additional cost. This team is amazing, considerate, and resourceful, and I will absolutely book with them again in the future. Thanks, Ian and Eduardo for everything you did for us.
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Posted On : 2024-02-24
Posted By : Tina A
We had the most incredible time in Ireland, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing tour guide, Mike. From the moment we met, he looked out for us three ladies, ensuring our journey was not just memorable but truly special. Words can't express how grateful we are for his care and expertise throughout the trip.
The B&Bs were fantastic; their hospitality was truly awesome, and the breakfasts were nothing short of fabulous. Paddywagon, the tour company, had everything meticulously laid out for us. Yet, it was Mike who added that extra touch, making our experience all the more enjoyable. He truly made our Irish adventure unforgettable!
Thank you, Mike, forever grateful.
Tina, Jo-Ann, and Gabby
The Three Ladies 🍀✨
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Posted On : 2024-01-15
Posted By : Jessica_H
I was pretty disappointed in this tour. We didn't actually do half of the things that were listed in the itinerary. The tour company is completely unorganized. There was a Ring of Kerry triathlon that had been planned for months which shut down the roads we were supposed to go on to see the Ring of Kerry, so we didn't get to see any of it. They tour company had no idea even though it was something they should have known about. Our tour guide, JJ, was great but the company left him in an awful position of having to deal with frustrated customers when things fell through. It was definitely not the trip we had hoped for at all.
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Posted On : 2023-10-13
Posted By : brigidbrownem
I would never recommend this tour company to anyone , they left in the parking lot for over 4 hours with no communication and nothing around , we were to be picked up at 8 in the morning and the driver never showed up until after 11 closer to 12 , we were to go to dingle never went because was out of hours to drive , couldn’t eat until driver stopped for gas and was able to grab end of days food at the gas bar since everything else was closed . Terrible. The first day of tour they changed pick up and people had to quest and hope they made it , the next day the driver didn’t have room for everyone so one person in group got left behind , accommodated the seniors by putting the couples that had a hard time with stairs on the top floor of the bnb and lots of stairs to climb with luggage . Tried reaching out to company they won’t return emails , phone calls nothing . Terrible customer service , terrible planning , they run overnight tours with day tours .
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Posted On : 2023-10-09
Posted By : Pamela_S
The Cliffs on land and sea were our favorite part, although we enjoyed the entire three days, especially the sheep dog demo. The weather was almost perfection. Our tour guide, Ian, was very knowledgeable, professional, a superb driver, timely and clear. We felt very safe in his care and enjoyed his music selections and sing along.
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Posted On : 2023-09-17
Posted By : amywM601BQ
My husband and I just finished the 3 day Southern Ireland tour. Ian was our driver/guide and he was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, funny, and safe on the road. He took us to some beautiful sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. I would highly recommend Paddywagon, and Ian!
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Posted On : 2023-09-13
Posted By : jocelyng852
The trip was especially successful due to our driver -guide Ian Walsh whose knowledge of history topography and current affairs was exceptional. He added immensely to the experience.
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : Michelle_R
This is a great way to see distant sights without renting a car. However, do not be late returning to the bus or you will be scolded like children or worse, left behind while your luggage is still on the bus. You must wear a seat belt even though 10% don't work, because Ian the driver may well bounce the bus while careening around at high speeds and as he states, you may break your neck, all the while he tells you all the interesting and uninteresting random facts about Ireland. Do not have loud personal conversations at the back of bus with your family or the entire bus will get be scolded and the gym teacher whistle will be blown yet again. The busses really will leave without you. It happened today. And if they overbooked, you may be kicked off with just an apology and refund, nevermind ruining your day. You may be told the days agenda but it may change in a moment and he doesn't alert you. I have no idea where we currently are, where we are sleeping tonight or going tomorrow. Last night half of the bus was dropped off at a hostel to sleep, while the other at an air bnb sharing a house with random strangers. So if you are laid back and go with the flow, this is a great tour for you. If not, it is not.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22
Posted By : bragm76
Absolutely loved this tour. Our driver Ian was excellent and a mine of knowledge that has increased our respect for Irish culture and history. Ian made the trip extremely enjoyable and I recommend the 3 day tour to appreciate Ireland is not just about Dublin as you will understand on your return.
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Posted On : 2023-08-19
