County Galway, Ireland
Connemara National Park
Tour Overview
Connemara National Park is a 2,000-hectare expanse of untamed beauty in the west of Ireland. Featuring rugged mountains, vast bogs, and ancient woodlands, it is one of Ireland's most spectacular natural sanctuaries.
Journey from Dublin in a private, luxury vehicle to the wild Atlantic heart of Connemara. You'll traverse the Twelve Bens mountain range and experience the raw, unspoiled landscape that has captivated travellers for generations.
What's Included
Key Highlights
Diamond Hill
Hike to the summit for panoramic views of the Twelve Bens and the Atlantic coast.
Kylemore Abbey
One of Ireland's most beautiful neo-Gothic buildings, set on the shore of a shimmering lake.
Wild Atlantic Bogs
Traverse the unique landscapes of the Connemara bogs and ancient woodlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Connemara National Park is approximately 3 to 3.5 hours from Dublin, travelling west through Counties Westmeath and Roscommon into County Galway. The route passes through Galway city, and we can arrange a short stop there if desired.
We stop at Kylemore Abbey on the tour. Entry to the abbey, walled garden, and visitor centre requires a separate admission fee payable on-site (Heritage Card not accepted here). We allow ample time for you to explore the interior and beautiful Victorian walled garden.
The Twelve Bens (or Twelve Pins) is a rugged mountain range at the heart of Connemara. Diamond Hill in the National Park offers a well-maintained loop walk with panoramic views of the range. The walk takes 2–3 hours. If hiking is a priority, let us know and we'll plan the day accordingly.
Yes — Galway city is on the route to Connemara and we can include a stop in the city on the way out or on the return journey. Galway's vibrant Latin Quarter, medieval streets, and famous pubs make it a wonderful addition to the day.
Connemara is one of the last great wildernesses in Western Europe. It combines vast blanket bogs, glaciated mountain ranges, stone-walled farmland, and a deeply preserved Gaelic-speaking culture. The scenery is dramatically different from the rest of Ireland and unlike anywhere else on the island.