Westport and Wild Connemara
Westport and Wild Connemara
$972
Westport and Wild Connemara
6 Days Starting in Holyhead, UK and ending in Dublin, Ireland
Visiting: Holyhead, Emerald Isle - Northern Irish Seaweed, Westport, Achill Island, Castlebar, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, Dublin
Tour operator:
Tour code:
wwc
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
County Mayo is the heartland of traditional, rural Ireland, and the town of Westport is one of its finest. From here we explore the stunning scenery of Achill Island and Connemara National Park, with its wild and remote beauty and breathtaking seascapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Emerald Isle
Location: Holyhead, Emerald Isle - Northern Irish Seaweed
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Dinner
Regional departure by coach, then onto Holyhead for the ferry to Ireland. After arriving in the Emerald Isle, we continue to our overnight hotel.
Day 2 : Westport
Location: Westport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We journey to across Ireland to reach County Mayo where we stay at the Westport Woods Hotel on the outskirts of Westport town. This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure in the town with its unique shops and wide range of cafes and restaurants.
Day 3 : Achill Island And Castlebar
Location: Achill Island, Castlebar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Soak up the beautiful scenery as we travel around Clew Bay to picturesque Achill Island, where rugged mountains and peat bogs combine with clean beaches and clear waters. We return via Castlebar, a traditional Irish town, with free time at leisure. You may choose to visit the fascinating National Museum of County Life, which relates the story of Irish life between 1850 and 1950.
Day 4 : Connemara National Park And Kylemore Abbey
Location: Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We venture into neighbouring County Galway and to Connemara National Park. Wild views await, with sparkling loughs, stunning mountains, breathtaking coastlines and remote beauty. We visit Kylemore Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery with pretty walled gardens, a Gothic chapel and a fascinating history.
Day 5 : Dublin
Location: Dublin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Westport Woods Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We say farewell to the wild West coast of Ireland and head east to Dublin. Enjoy a few free hours to explore the capital or join our optional sightseeing city tour, before continuing on to our overnight hotel on the outskirts.
Day 6 : Return Home
Location: Dublin
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an early start, we make our way back to the port for our return ferry back to the UK before continuing home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Westport Woods Hotel.
Overnight stays will be on the outskirts of the Dublin area and will be in a city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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