Connemara, Galway & The Far West - Small Group

Embark on this tour and learn to love the legends and landscapes of Connemara, Galway, and the far west. We take you deep into the scenery that crafted the history and heritage of Ireland. You venture into the peat bogs that provided fuel and heat to thousands of homes around rural Ireland. You discover the Connemara Mountains, where hundreds of Irish people fled when the English invaded in the 13th century. And you wander through the cobbled lanes and kaleidoscopically colored houses of Galway, Ireland’s capital of culture. Places you explore: Cong Village and Abbey - This tiny town is postcard-perfect Ireland. There’s a ruined abbey, a slow-flowing river, and a castle that hosts weddings for the rich and famous. Lough Corrib - Keep your eyes peeled and grab your binoculars, this lovely lake boasts an abundance of wildlife. Connemara Landscape - A rugged, mountainous landscape that possesses a dark beauty that’s evocative of the hardships of the people who once lived there. Galway - Stone clad buildings line the winding lanes and medieval walls of this ancient harbor city. Connemara National Park - Stunning vistas and superb wildlife abound within this famously serene park, from the towering peaks of the Twelve Bens to the panoramic Sky Road. Clonmacnoise - A 1,500-year-old abbey, whose ancient spirituality pervades the whole area. The heart of Ireland’s Golden Age of Learning. Locke’s Distillery - The oldest licensed distillery on Earth has something for the history buff and the beverage connoisseur.