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Connemara, the Aran Islands & the Burren
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 20 people
Destination(s): Ireland
Specialty Categories: Walking Tours
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 820 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1095 Euro (EUR)

Tour Highlights:
- Cliffs of Moher
- Flight over west coast of Ireland to Aran Islands
- Visit to prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus on Aran Islands
- The internationally renowned karst limestone habitat of the Burren
- Connemara’s lake dotted bog land, mountains and seascape
- The vibrant city of Galway – the capital of the west of Ireland
- Irish music and dance.

Dates 2009: May 16, June 13, July 11, Aug 15, 29, Oct 3

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, renowned for traditional Irish music. Dinner and briefing. Overnight in Lisdoonvarna (3 nights).

Day 2: The Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic Coast
Distance: 4 miles/6.5 km
A gentle walk by the Atlantic Coast will be offered, to allow you to explore the countryside while introducing yourself to Irish walking.

Day 3: The Burren
Distance: 13km/8miles Ascent: 275m/900ft
The Burren is a unique internationally important habitat. You can explore it through a combination of walking on green roads and traversing of the karst limestone pavements, interspersed with rare arctic and alpine flowers.

Day 4: Roundstone
Distance: 11km/6 miles Ascent: 350m/ 1,150 ft
Enjoy the views of the island dotted Atlantic coastline and the Clifden bog from Errisbeg, a small mountain behind the village of Roundstone. Overnight in Connemara (2 nights).

Day 5: The Connemara Coast
Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: little or none
Walk along the shore of Killary Harbour – Ireland’s only fjord. A ten-mile walk on the ‘Famine Trail’ through Connemara mountain scenery – lake dotted bog land rich in flora.

Day 6: Free Day
Transfer to the vibrant city of Galway – the capital city of the west of Ireland.

Day 7: The Aran Islands – Dún Aonghusa
Distance: up to 21km/13 miles Ascent: little or none
Short flight over the dramatic west coast of Ireland to the Gaelic (Irish) speaking Aran Islands. Visit archaeological sites including the pre-historic fort, Dún Aonghasa and Poll na bPéist (worm hole), all set in a stony landscape from which a living was laboriously wrenched.

Day 8: Departure.
Departure after your last hot cooked Irish breakfast.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price 2009:
CBA5: €820 per person sharing
CBA7: €1095 per person sharing

Price Includes:
- Seven nights accommodation based on two adults sharing in Irish Tourist Board approved 3 star hotels (5 nights) and guesthouse accommodation with en suite facilities
- 5 hot cooked Irish Breakfasts.
- 2 Buffet Breakfasts
- Six packed lunches
- Six Dinners
- Experienced guide throughout itinerary.
- Luggage transfers
- Return flight to the Aran Islands

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