From Dublin - Achill Island and Westport Day Trip

Dublin County, Dublin



Discover Achill Island on a day trip from Dublin. Explore the island's unspoilt coastline and natural attractions, visit the world-famous Keem Bay, and enjoy leisure time in Westport.

Highlights

  • Discover Achill Island, Ireland's largest island, on a day trip from Dublin
  • Explore the island's unspoilt coastline and natural attractions with a guide
  • Visit the world-famous Keem Bay, known for its golden sands and clear waters
  • Enjoy some leisure time in the bustling heritage town of Westport
  • Learn about the island's history and culture from your knowledgeable guide

Description

Get the bus from Dublin and meet your Achill Island Tours guide in Galway and set off on a journey to Achill Island, Ireland’s most mountainous offshore island. Along the way, enjoy some leisure time in the bustling heritage town of Westport. Cross the bridge to Achill Island, Ireland’s largest island, and discover its majestic mountains, clear lakes, expanses of bogs, long unspoilt sandy beaches, picturesque villages, and the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. Drive along the Atlantic Drive, boasting some of the most impressive views of the Atlantic, and admire the fantastic views of Clew Bay. On Achill’s west side, see the secluded Keem Beach, a sight to behold coming down the cliff-top road. Learn about the island’s world-famous Keem Bay, regularly recognized as one of the world’s finest beaches, and hear about its golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Discover how the surrounding Atlantic waters are a seasonal haven for basking sharks. Return to Galway for 6:30pm and get the connecting bus back to Dublin, arriving at 9:45 PM.

Includes

Bus from Dublin to Galway Fully-guided tour departing Galway to Achill Island Visit to Achill Island Witness the stunning scenery of Ireland's largest and most mountainous island Hear local stories and lore from your experienced tour guide Michael Visit the stunning Keem beach Leisure time in Westport on the way See the scenic towns of Newport and Mulranny on the way

Excludes

Meals Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Customers get a bus from Dublin's Crampton Quay at 6:45 AM
  • You will meet your guide when you arrive in Galway Coach Station at 9 AM
  • The fully guided tours depart from Galway at 9:15 AM and return at 6:30 PM in time to get the 7:15 PM bus back to Dublin. You get back to Dublin at 9:45 PM
  • Your tour from Galway takes in the lovely Galway and Mayo countryside, a stop in beautiful Westport town, the towns of Newport and Mulranny before arriving on Achill Island. Your tour takes you all over stunning Achill

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