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Connemara Island Beauties - self-guided cycling

This self-guided bicycling circle on the West coast of Ireland offers bicyclists the opportunity to discover Connemara at their own pace and leisure. You will enjoy a visit to two wonderful islands off the coast of West Ireland, Inishbofin and Inishmore, Aran Islands. Starting any day of the week, this is truly an independent programme. You will spend two days walking, and finally end your journey in Galway, the bustling and historical city, Gateway to Connemara.
Several choices are there to decide from, should you wish to cycle longer distances. It will take a route both inland and along the coastal region. We provide well chosen pre-booked accommodation as well as bikes and any equipment that is needed. The luggage is transferred each day (not on islands) in order to lighten the load. A full itinerary, maps and suggested options are also part of this package.
     
Connemara Island Beauties

Connemara Island Beauties - self-guided bicycling tour

DURATION: 8 days 
LEVEL: Gentle
Tour DATES: any date (April - Sept)
GROUP SIZE: individuals
Bicycle: new touring bike, upgrade possible to Cannondale Hybrid bicycle
ACCOMMODATION: guesthouses & selected B&Bs
MEALS: 7 Irish breakfasts
TRANSFERS: ferry to Inishbofin and Aran Island
luggage transfers (until Rossaveal)
MISCELLANEOUS: detailed route notes and maps

PRICE 2006: € 599pps ($718)
We offer rates of € 547pps for 4 or more.
single supplement € 195

All prices are in Euro, per person sharing.
Quoted US $ prices subject to exchange rates. 
Rates as at December 2005.

 
cliffs on Aran
 
cliffs on Aran       
Daily itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Leenane (we can help arranging transfers). You will be given your route pack and general information. If there is time, we will allocate bike and equipment. Dinner at your own choice (expense) in one of the restaurant.
Day 2
Stay a second night in Leenane village. Cycling option: into the Delphi Valley or into the Maam Valley. Or take the boat up the Killary Harbour for a sightseeing expedition. Dinner tonight is not included.
Day 3
You are leaving for the small village of Cleggan, where you stay in B&B. Dinner tonight is not included. You will cycle along the coastline to Tully Cross and further to Letterfrack home of the Connemara National Park(40 kms).
Day 4
Today will be an all day excursion to the island of Cleggan, Inishbofin one of the most beautiful islands of the West Coast. Lunch and dinner at participants own choice (not included).
Day 5
Depart after breakfast via Claddaghduff and the Sky Road offering you fabulous views over Clifden Bay and the islands lying out in the Atlantic to Clifden, the "metropole of Connemara". Dinner tonight is not included as you stay in guesthouse/B&B (35kms).
Day 6
Leave the bicycles behind (we will collect them) , as the taxi brings you to Rossaveal in time to take the morning ferry to Inishmore, the biggest of the Aran Islands. There are many antiquities on the island, and some of the most fascinating are Dun Aengus, Dun Eoghasa, early Christian monasteries and much more. You may want to discover them on foot, or alternatively there are bicycles for hire at the pier. Stay the night in an island B&B.
Day 7
Return to the mainland with either the morning or the afternoon ferry, take the bus from Rossaveal into Galway (at your own expense). Spend some time in this bustling, historic town. Enjoy dinner at your own choice (and expense) in one of the many restaurants, and afterwards the lively pub scene.
Day 8
Breakfast and depart.


For a more detailed programme, list of suggested equipment or any questions contact tours@killary.com

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Killary Tours
Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway,
Ireland