Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Galway to Connemara
You'll leave Dublin and head west toward Galway, stopping somewhere along the route to stretch and take a break. Once in Galway, spend time walking around and soaking up the bohemian vibe with street musicians performing throughout the city. From there, continue into Connemara where the landscape shifts to wild, rugged terrain with mountain peaks and deep valleys. By evening you'll settle into Clifden, where you can grab dinner and catch some live Irish music at a local pub.
- Start point
- Molly Malone Statue, Grafton St, Dublin, Dublin D02, Ireland (Molly Malone Statue, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Dublin to Galway with a short break
- Explore Galway town
- Drive through Connemara with scenic stops
Optional Activities
- Dining and live Irish music in Clifden
Landmarks Galway Connemara Maumturks The Twelve Bens Clifden - Day 2
Connemara
This morning you'll tackle Diamond Hill, a moderate 7km loop walk in Connemara National Park with 400m elevation gain. The hike gives you commanding views across the mountains and out toward the coast. After coming down from the ridge, head to Kylemore Abbey, a lakeside Benedictine monastery with a fascinating history that started in Belgium before the community relocated to Ireland. You'll spend time exploring the grounds and learning about the abbey's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk on Diamond Hill, Connemara National Park (7 km loop, 2.5 hours, moderate grade)
- Entrance to Connemara National Park
- Visit Kylemore Abbey
- Entrance to Kylemore Abbey
Landmarks Diamond Hill Connemara National Park Kylemore Abbey 
- Day 3
Westport
Today takes you to Westport, which regularly gets voted Ireland's best town. You can choose your own adventure here: either climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holiest mountain with steep sections and rewards of commanding views over Clew Bay, or cycle the newly built Green-way Cycle track heading toward Achill Island if that suits you better. Later in the afternoon, return to explore Westport itself, then enjoy fine dining and live Irish music this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Westport town
Optional Activities
- Walk on Croagh Patrick (7 km, 3.5-4 hours, moderate/strenuous grade, stoney terrain)
- Cycle the Green-way Cycle track to Achill Island
- Dining and live Irish music in Westport
Landmarks Westport Croagh Patrick Clew Bay Green-way Cycle track Achill Island 
- Day 4
Achill Island
Starting from Achill Island's bay, you'll walk a moderate 11km loop toward an old lookout shelter along the ridge. This takes roughly 3 to 4 hours and involves about 350m of ascent. The route gives you constant views of the cliffs dropping down to the Atlantic. After finishing the walk, wander through some of the craft and coffee shops on the island to relax. Later you'll head back to Westport for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk on Achill Island (11 km loop, 3-4 hours, moderate grade, approximately 350m ascent)
- Explore Achill Island
Optional Activities
- Visit craft and coffee shops on Achill Island
Landmarks Achill Island 
- Day 5
County Sligo
You'll travel to County Sligo, known for having some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery with mountains, boglands, sandy beaches, and forests all mixed together. In the morning or afternoon, walk Knocknarea, an easy to moderate hike that takes about 2 hours and connects to legends about the Iron Age Queen Maeve. If you want to add more to the day, you can visit Carrowmore, which holds Ireland's largest collection of ancient megalithic tombs, or head to one of Sligo's beaches for a surf session if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk on Knocknarea (approximately 2 hours, easy-moderate grade)
Optional Activities
- Visit Carrowmore Megalithic tombs
- Surfing in Sligo
- Seaweed bath near Strand Beach
Landmarks Knocknarea Carrowmore Megalithic tombs Strand Beach County Sligo - Day 6
Sligo
You'll drive to Drumcliff to pay respects at W.B. Yeats's grave before starting the walk up Benbulben, a moderate to strenuous mountain that takes 3 to 4 hours and covers 10km with 380m elevation. After descending, visit Lissadell House, where Constance Markievicz spent her childhood. She later became the first woman elected to the British House of Commons and played a key role in the Irish Revolution. By evening, the group gathers for a final meal together in Sligo town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group meal together in Sligo town)
Included Activities
- Visit W.B. Yeats grave at Drumcliff
- Walk on Benbulben (approximately 10 km, 3-4 hours, moderate-strenuous grade, 380m ascent)
- Visit Lissadell House
- Entrance to Lissadell House
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner in Sligo town
Landmarks W.B. Yeats grave Drumcliff Benbulben Lissadell House - Day 7
Return to Dublin
Early in the morning, you'll take a short drive to one of Sligo's beaches for either a walk along the shoreline or a swim in the Atlantic if you're up for it. Then you'll leave the west behind and start driving back toward Dublin with a stop somewhere along the journey. You should arrive back in Dublin around 6pm, though that depends on traffic conditions on the day.
- End point
- Molly Malone Statue, Grafton St, Dublin, Dublin D02, Ireland (Molly Malone Statue, 17:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk or swim at one of Sligo's beaches
Landmarks Sligo beaches
