The Burren & The Aran Islands Itinerary
Day One
Tour of Galway City.
Galway is a mecca for musicians, artists, actors, young people and tourists alike.
Explore the banks of the river Corrib.
Galway's real appeal is its vibrant music scene and Saturday night is probably the best night to enjoy its many bars and traditional pubs.
Day Two
Bus transfer to Kinvara.
Begin on "Moy" road, which takes you straight into the heart of The Burren.
The area is dotted with a number of ancient tombs and stone forts that can be visited en route.
End the day in Lisdoonvarna, famous locally for its spa baths and its annual "Matchmaking" festival held in September.
Day Three
Cycling from Lisdoonvarna you can visit the majestic The Cliffs of Moher.
Cycle towards Liscannor and into the surfing town of Lahinch where you can relax on its beautiful beach or in it's many cafes.
Return to Lisdoonvarna via the small town of Kilfenora, famous for its three 12th Century high crosses.
Day Four
Cycling from Lisdoonvarna to Doolin Pier, you will catch a ferry to The Aran Islands.
On Inishmore you can also visit Dun Aonghasa, one of Europe's most spectacular pre-historic sites.
Catch the last ferry to the mainland, where you will spend the night in the windswept village of Doolin.
Day Five
Cycling northwards, you take the scenic coast road to Ballyvaughan via Black Head and Fanore Beach.
Black Head is a wild, exhilarating place to stop off on your journey North, as is Fanore, with its broad stretch of white sandy beach.
The day ends in the village of Ballyvaughan.
Day Six
We bring you along a delightfully quiet road into the heart of The Burren National Park.
Sites of interest include the ancient stone monuments at Cahercommaun, Glenisheen Wedge Fort and the famous Poulnabrone Dolmen.
The road back to Ballyvaughan allows panoramic views of the sun setting over Galway Bay.
Day Seven
The last day of the tour will bring you along the coast road to either Kinvara or Galway City.
Other points of interest along the route are Corcomore Abbey, the three ancient Churches of Oughtmama, and the Flaggy Shore.
The tranquil monastic settlement of Kilmacduagh is worth visiting as is Oranmore Castle.
Finish tour back in Galway.
