General

• Are there toilets on board the buses?

  We do not have toilets on board our tour buses. Our Day Tours explore areas of rural Ireland which are often characterised by narrow winding roads. It is not safe to be using toilets on buses while traveling this kind of terain. Rest assured - There are toilet facilities available at 90% of the stops which we make!Few readers

• Can I bring my luggage on board?

  Day Tours from Galway Yes, no problem. It's the same coach and driver all day. This is a great idea if you are coming straight from a connection, if you're checking out of your accommodation or if you are catching an ongoing connection straight after the tour.Few readers

• Do I need to bring a packed Lunch?

  You are welcome to bring a packed lunch if you wish, but you do not need to. There are plenty of café's and restaurant options on each of our Day Trips, offering a range of cuisines. But it is no harm to carry a snack!Few readers

Connemara - Kylemore Abbey

• How long do we spend at Kylemore Abbey?

  You will have approximately 2 hours to spend at Kylemore Abbey.  Your ticket for the Galway to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour includes the entrance fee to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens.Some readers

• How much is it to enter Kylemore Abbey?

  If you purchase a ticket for our Galway to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour your entrance fee to Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens is included in the price.  If you had originally purchased a ticket on our Galway to Connemara National Park and Diamond Hill Full Day Tour and you change your mind on the day (perhaps after seeing a few grey clouds overhead) you can pay your driver guide €10 in cash on arrival to Kylemore Abbey.Few readers

Connemara - National Park

• What happens if I'm not back in time?

  Please make sure to keep an eye on the time - If you are not back within 2 hours, the driver will have to continue the tour without you, and you will have to arrange alternative transport back to Galway. There is a local / public service bus that passes near the national park.Some readers

• Is 2 hours enough for the National Park?

  There are 3 x routes: 1 x Short, 1 x Medium, 1 x Long (to the peak of Diamond Hill). It is possible to reach the peak and back down in 2 hours if you have a good pace and only make brief stops. Please be realistic with your ability and speed, don't push yourself too hard and make sure to allow time to have a bite to eat.  Please make sure to keep an eye on the time - If you are not back within 2 hours, the driver will have to continue the tour without you, and you will have to arrange alternatiSome readers

• How much time do we get to hike?

  You will have 2 hours of free time to hike Diamond Hill at Connemara National Park.Few readers

• Is it a guided hike?

  No, the hikes are unguided. But there are marked paths for your convenience and a visitors centre at the National Park.Few readers

Cliffs of Moher - Full day tour

• How long do we spend in Doolin?

  You will have approximately 45 minutes in Doolin. This is our designated lunch stop, but you may also use this time to explore.Some readers

• Will Dungaire Castle be open?

  Unfortunately the castle only operates Castle Tours from April to October so it is closed to visitors at present.  But it is considered a great photo and rest stop all year round!Some readers

• Are there any extra costs on the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Tour?

  The only additional costs are whatever food and beverage that you might decide to purchase, or if you choose to take part in the tour of the Ailwee Cave.  The Cave Tour is completely optional and is payed on arrival. The entrance to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center is included in all of our trips that visit the Cliffs of Moher.Few readers

• What should I bring with me?

  A camera – You’ll see many beautiful landscapes and iconic Irish sights, so many guests bring their own camera  Comfortable Shoes – On each of our tours, we make stops that can require lengthy walks. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes so you don’t miss out on Ireland’s hidden gems!  Weatherproofing – If the forecast is showing anything other than 100% sunshine, you should probably bring a rain jacket. All of our coaches have air-conditioning, but in the winter months it is advised toFew readers

• How long do we spend at the Cliffs of Moher?

  You have 2 hours to independently explore the Cliffs of Moher. Your ticket includes the entrance fee to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience Center where you will find a café, restaurant, toilet facilities and an interactive exhibition.Few readers

Cliffs of Moher - Half day express

• Is there a guide on the Cliffs Express?

  The Cliffs Express is a non-stop and non-guided independent trip direct to the Cliffs of Moher.  While you will be passing through the heart of the Burren on the way between Galway City and the Cliffs of Moher, there is no running commentary as part of the trip. Guests are welcome to lie back and take in the views with no interruptions.Few readers

Galway cliffs cruise

• How much time do we spend on the bus and boat?

  For our Galway to Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands and Connemara tour or as we call it 'Galway Bay in a Day Tour', you can expect total travel times as follows: Bus Time Total = 2hrs 15mins Boat Time Total = 2hrs The above is broken down with various stops so that you are not on a bus any more than 45 mins at once. The longest journey on a boat is approx 1 hour for the time that you are sailing below the Cliffs of Moher during the Cliffs Cruise.Few readers

• Where does the tour depart / start from?

  The departure point for all of our Day Tours (Galway to Connemara National Park and Diamond Hill Full Day Tour, Galway to Connemara and Kylmore Abbey Full Day Tour, Galway to Cliffs of Moher and Burren Full Day Tour) and for our Galway to Cliffs of Moher Half-Day Express, is Outside the Hyde hotelPopular

• Is there a stop for lunch?

  Yes, there are plenty of stops for lunch and refreshment options. Lunch is not included in ticket price.Some readers

• What's the difference between this tour and the Galway to Connemara National Park and Diamond Hill Full Day Tour?

  Both of these trips venture through the beautiful valleys of Connemara, past many lakes and mountains, making a number of scenic and unforgettable stops along the way. The only difference between these two tours is where you opt to spend your two hour stop; Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens or Connemara National Park and Diamond Hill.Few readers

• What's the difference between Galway to Connemara and the National park tour and Galway to Connemara and Kylemore Abbey Full Day Tour?

  Both of these trips venture through the beautiful valleys of Connemara, past many lakes and mountains, making a number of scenic and unforgettable stops along the way. The only difference between these two tours is where you opt to spend your two hour stop; Kylemore Abbey and the Victorian Walled Gardens or Connemara National Park and Diamond Hill.Few readers

• How long will we spend at the Cliffs of Moher?

  You will have approximately 2 hours at the Cliffs.Few readers