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Connemara Multi Sport Tour

This tour will appeal to guests who like to combine cycling with some other outdoor activity such as surfing, rock-climbing, kayaking or other multi-activies. The tour starts in the market town of Clifden, where you can go deep-sea fishing (extra). You then stay in Leenane where you are enjoying a day of walking on the Famine Trail along Killary Harbour. Alternatively book a multi-activity with Killary Adventure Centre. You then continue into the Delphi Valley where you will be staying in a beautiful Spa hotel adjacent to the Adventure Centre. A half-day activity is included for the afternoon. The tour finishes in Westport, a bustling market town and the second day here can be used to book surfing or kayaking.

We provide 24 speed hybrid bicycles, helmets, repair-kits, front handlebar panniers, waterbottles, back pannier bags as well as emergency break-down service.

General Tour Information

Duration: 8 Days

Dates 2012: Any date April - Oct

Level 1-2 rating, easy to moderate cycling, moderate hiking, plus other activities.

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Local Coordinator

Wilma is our local coordinator for this trip, and she is who will meet you for orientation and assist you for emergency support throughout the trip. Wilma has lived and cycled throughout Connemara and Western Ireland for many years and is our local expert.

Customer Comments

"The holiday was fantastic - and far exceeded our expectations. The routes were wonderful, the directions fantastically clear - we didn't get lost once and your team in France was outstanding. !"
- Jackie W.

"I wanted to tell you what a fantastic time my sister and I had in Ireland. The hotels were great and the people very friendly. We especially enjoyed the beautiful scenery."
- Marci A.

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 | Arrive in Clifden, easily reached by public bus from Galway. Stay the next two nights in guesthouse (Seamist or Buttermilk), dinner at your own choosing in one of the many restaurants. Plan on your personal introduction either this evening or in the morning of day 2 - we confirm in advance. Possibility to upgrade to 3* or 4*hotel. Private transfer from Galway to Clifden is possible for a supplement of 120 euros. To reach Galway from Dublin flights or train possible.

Seamist Guest House

Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a house of its era, all are en suite with tea an...

Day 2 | There are several options today. A 25mile loop ride will bring you through Ballyconneely to Roundstone village where you can watch the artisans making the bodhrans, silver jewellery and pottery. Return to Clifden via a very scenic bog road. Then continue to take in the Sky Road (adds 10miles), with chance to walk to the ruin of Clifden Castle and John D'Arcy's monument. Alternatively book deep-sea fishing or horseback riding.

Seamist Guest House

Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a house of its era, all are en suite with tea an...

Day 3 | Leave Clifden to cycle to Leenane passing through the beautiful Lough Inagh Valley. Visit Kylemore
Abbey before arriving at Killary Harbour Ireland's only fjord and the small village of Leenane directly located on the fjord. Here you will stay for two nights in hotel (Leenane Hotel). Cycling distances (shortest 24miles, nicer longer option 37miles, or extend to 45miles along Renvyle coast)

Leenane Hotel

Leenane Co. Galway Ireland

Located in the village of Leenane in Co Galway, Ireland. Overlooking Killary Harbour, Ireland's only...

Day 4 | The taxi will collect you in the morning and take you to Rosroe at the tip of Killary Harbour. Start your walk along the Famine Trail, a trail built during the Great Famine as relief work, all along overlooking the fjord and the mountains all around. Alternatively: Visit Killary Adventure Centre and take part in one of their half-day activities (advance booking advised). Walking distance distance 12miles.

Leenane Hotel

Leenane Co. Galway Ireland

Located in the village of Leenane in Co Galway, Ireland. Overlooking Killary Harbour, Ireland's only...

Day 5 | Today is a beautiful but relatively short cycle to Aasleagh Waterfalls and along the northern shore of Killary Harbour into the Delphi Valley. (distance 12miles ). After lunch head out to surf the Atlantic Waves (included ½ day activity at Delphi Adventure Centre). Stay the night in adjacent 4* spa hotel, dinner included.

Delphi Mountain Resort

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Leenane

Delphi Mountain Resort has a full-service spa, a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. Business amenit...

Day 6 | Perhaps use the morning for a spa treatment. The cycle continues via the small town of Louisburgh to the shores of Clew Bay finishing in the bustling market town of Westport, where you will stay for the next two nights in guesthouse (The Boulevard or Plougastel). Along the way you will be passing a number of sights such as the Famine Walk memorial, the National Famine monument, Murrisk Friary and last but not least Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre. The conical Croagh Patrick is Ireland's holy mountain and if you wish you can climb it along the pilgrim's path (allow 4 hours for the hike). From the top you enjoy most beautiful views of Clew Bay, and the mountains of Connemara to the south and the Mayo mountains to the north.

Boulevard Guesthouse

Westport, Ireland

The Boulevard Guesthouse is located on the South Mall, a quiet residential street very close to the ...

Day 7 | Another day to try your hand at an adventure activity. You will be collected from the guesthouse and enjoy a ½ day sea-kayaking experience. Should you wish to use the afternoon there would be a short cycle loop to the small village of Aghagower with its round tower. (cycling distance 16miles). Stay the last night in Westport and enjoy the traditional Irish music played in its pubs.

Boulevard Guesthouse

Westport, Ireland

The Boulevard Guesthouse is located on the South Mall, a quiet residential street very close to the ...

Day 8 | Breakfast, followed by farewell and departure for your onward journey (train to Dublin).

What's Included

All lodging 3&4 star quality, full Irish breakfast each day (hot and cold offers included), 1 dinner, all luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, local emergency support throughout your tour during daylight riding hours, arrival orientation and bike set up, route maps, route cue sheets with suggestions for visitation and site information, all pre and post travel planning services and a package of pre-travel documents sent electronically to help you prepare for your trip, 24 speed Hybrid bicycle with all add on equipment mentioned in the bike info page, transfer to hike start point, half day sea kayaking in Westport, and half day activities in Delphi.

Accommodations: guesthouses and hotels
1 dinner, all Irish breakfasts included at your lodgings.

Other meals not included; suggestions provided.

Top quality guesthouses and one 4 star hotel; please inquire for more info or lookup each property above on the day to day itinerary by simply clicking on the hotel name shown below that day's outline.

Tour Rates

Price Per person based on double occupancy: 1295 Euros per person

Single supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 265 Euros

Solo supplement (traveling alone): 455 Euros.

Triples available in some locations, please inquire.

Upgrade Rates: 95 euros/person standard room or 155 euros/person deluxe room; both for Ballynahinch Castle near Clifden, for 2 nights in 4 star hotel.

Hybrid Bike Rentals are included.

Private transfer Galway to Clifden : 120 euros for up to 3 persons.

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Bike Info

Bike rentals are available for all tours in Ireland.

Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.

Hybrid Bike INCLUDED in Tour price: [Click for info ] New in 2012; Trek 7.3 FX hybrids, 24 speed, aluminum frame, with helmet, tire repair kit, handlebar bag, water bottle, rear panniers. Includes delivery, pickup, and set up.

Other Notes: Child bikes and equipment available but limited.