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From Dublin: Connemara, Killary Fjord & Kylemore Abbey Day Trip
See Ireland's wild western edge by small boat with round-trip transport and an expert local guide
12 h
Max 50 Guests
When Ice Age glaciers carved Killary Harbour, they left Ireland with its only true fjord. Few experiences match cruising those still waters with a guide who knows every story along the shore. This 12-hour trip from Dublin pairs the fjord with Kylemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic castle built in 1868 as a husband's love token, and the painted streets of Galway. Pass herds of native Connemara ponies and the rugged Twelve Bens mountains along the way. Spots fill fast in summer, so book before they're gone.
What's included
Take in Ireland's unique fjord views
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip coach from Dublin
1.5-hour Killary Fjord cruise
Kylemore Abbey photo stop
Galway Latin Quarter walking tour & free time
Guide tips
Kylemore Abbey entry
Lunch
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the Molly Malone Statue
Meet your guide at Dublin's iconic Molly Malone Statue, a bronze tribute to Ireland's unofficial anthem. Settle into a comfortable air-conditioned coach for the scenic drive west across the country to the Atlantic coast.
Travel west to Connemara
Cross into Connemara, a rugged Gaelic-speaking region of bogs and lakes on Ireland's western edge. Watch wild ponies graze beneath the Twelve Bens, a sweeping mountain range, as your local guide shares stories.
Cruise Ireland's only fjord at Killary Harbour
Board a small boat for a 1.5-hour cruise on Killary Harbour, Ireland's only true fjord. Glide past mussel beds and the steep slopes of Mweelrea, the tallest mountain in Connacht province. In winter, a visit to a charming Killary sheep farm replaces this cruise.
Snap photos at romantic Kylemore Abbey
Next travel by coach to Kylemore Abbey, a 19th-century neo-Gothic castle and one of Ireland's most romantic estates. Built in 1868 as a husband's love token, it reflects across a still lake framed by forested hills. Take beautiful photos of the exterior before moving on.
Wander Galway's bohemian Latin Quarter
Then roll into Galway, a lively harbor city nicknamed the City of Tribes after its 14 founding merchant families. Take a guided walking tour through Galway's Latin Quarter. Then during free time, explore medieval streets lined with painted pubs, traditional Aran wool sweaters, and Irish Claddagh rings.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026
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