Inisheer and the cliffs from Galway

About this experience

This is the trip to book if you are staying in Galway. It leaves Merchants Road, outside the Kinlay Hostel, at 9:00 AM and passes Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and the Burren on the way to Doolin pier. From there a ferry takes you to Inisheer for two hours, then the return sailing runs below the Cliffs of Moher when conditions allow.

Back on land you get an hour on top at the Cliffs of Moher with the visitor centre admission, then the coast road home past Fanore Beach and Black Head Lighthouse, back on Merchants Road at 7:00 PM. That is 10 hours, against 13 to 15 from Dublin.

The sea decides a lot. The cruise is weather dependent and guests warn that the ferry can be rough. Bring seasickness tablets if you need them. If the weather cancels the tour, the listing offers a different date or a full refund.

• Two hours on Inisheer, the smallest Aran island
• Return ferry from Doolin included
• A cruise below the Cliffs of Moher, weather permitting
• An hour on top at the cliffs, admission included
• Burren and Galway Bay coast roads both ways

How the day runs

1. 9:00 AMMerchants Road, Galway

   Outside the Kinlay Hostel; be there 15 minutes early. Look for Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours branding.

2. MorningCoast road to Doolin

   Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and the Burren from the coach.

3. 2 hoursInisheer

   Time to walk the island; guests mention e-bike hire and horse carriage tours run by locals.

4. At seaBelow the Cliffs of Moher

   The cruise runs when the sea allows.

5. 1 hourOn top of the cliffs

   Visitor centre admission included.

6. 7:00 PMBack in Galway

   Via Fanore Beach and Black Head Lighthouse.

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Who it suits

What guests say

Tips before you book

• Take seasickness tablets before the ferry if you need them.
• Want a bike or a carriage ride on Inisheer? Budget for it: bikes and carriage rides are not in the price.
• Pack lunch or plan to eat on the island; food is not included.
• Check the forecast on met.ie: the cruise below the cliffs depends on it.

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