Hiking & Island Hopping Ireland’s West Coast

Kick off your hiking boots and relax by the evening fire on chilly nights or on the outdoor terraces on mild evenings after an exciting day of island hopping along the Wild Atlantic Way in Connemara, Mayo, the Burren, and the Aran Islands. The accommodations chosen for this trip are tucked into the heart of some of Ireland’s most beautiful wilderness and are recognised for their uniqueness and conviviality – all part of your Wilderness Ireland adventure!

This trip features accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort. All accommodations provide breakfast. Each day, lunch is either a Wilderness Picnic or taken at a local cafe/pub. Water and snacks are provided throughout the day.

Evening meals are included on the first and last nights only. For the other evenings, your Wilderness Guide can provide expert recommendations.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of €450 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Most meals are included in the price of this trip. Breakfast is provided each morning, as well as lunch and snacks throughout the trip. Dinner is provided the first and last night. Other evenings, can dine where you choose – your guide can help you by making recommendations and reservations. Local pubs and restaurants offer a wide choice of local dishes.

On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group however if you would like to make alternative arrangements you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip where they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and will help you make any necessary reservations.

• 6 nights accommodation in unique and cosy guest houses and hotels
• Most meals during the trip (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• The services of an experienced and knowledgeable hiking guide/driver throughout
• Pickup and transport throughout the trip
• 7 days of hiking among the wild landscapes and islands of Ireland’s west coast
• All boat/ferry transfers to/from the Aran Islands
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary

Green Graded 1-3

Our green graded trips include shorter hikes, with few ascents, and are generally over smoother (but usually not paved) terrain. We include more cultural stops along the way and walk at a leisurely pace.

Often our green graded trips include hikes in flatter coastal areas or in valleys and will last around 2-4 hours each day. To help you decide if you are fit enough for this trip, ask yourself:

Can you comfortably hike for up to 6 miles (10km), including some ascents, over generally good terrain?

You will be met by your Wilderness Ireland Guide at the foyer of the Hardiman Hotel at 12.00 on Day 1 of your trip. You will be dropped off at Westport Train Station by 12.30 on the last day of your trip. For full details on how to get to Galway, please see the travel section of our website here.