Ireland's Connemara Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels*
Ireland's Connemara Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels*
2026: May-Sep
Windswept Coast & Castles on the Emerald Isle
Bike through mythical heaths and bogs and visit lost-in-time castles. Follow the curving roads along the Atlantic and climb the Twelve Bens, riding to your heart’s content through Connemara.
Highlights
- Delve into the west of Ireland, a sparsely populated region sprinkled with postcard-perfect villages, stone fences and lively pubs
- Discover a wealth of traditional Irish culture—from the haunting sounds of bodhran drums to lively traditional music
- Taste the nuanced flavors of local whiskey and savor upscale Irish cuisine
- Bike on Sky Road along the Wild Atlantic Way, with spectacular views of cinematic mountains, inlets and billowing grasslands
- Savor the warmth of Irish hospitality in charming country houses and a luxurious castle hotel
Start/End Galway
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Bike through sparsely populated Connemara, a land peppered with small loughs (lakes) and villages • Traditions thrive here, where the lilt of Gaelic is ubiquitous • Rest your head at the glorious Ballynahinch Castle • Explore a winding route along Ireland’s windswept western coast • Cycle meandering country roads, where breathtaking views of the sapphire ocean, windblown grasses and golden beaches abound • After grabbing a bite at a pub near the beach, dip your toes in the Atlantic • Hear the heartbeat of pub music with a stirring bodhran demonstration.
Nights 1-2
This stunning castle-hotel is nestled amid 700 enchanting acres of parkland, with the Twelve Bens mountains as its backdrop.
Day 3
Pedal beneath the jagged Twelve Bens mountains • Wander the quintessentially Irish town of Clifden • Sip some of the area’s best whiskey • Relax amid the old-world charm of a local pub and feel the infectious rhythm of traditional Irish music.
Night 3
Stay in well-appointed rooms at this stylish castle hotel, a short walk from the bustling village of Clifden, where you can enjoy fantastic shopping and lively little pubs.
Days 4-6
Bike through a kaleidoscope of landscapes, including craggy shores, soaring mountains, shimmering lakes and a deep fjord • Pedal into Joyce Country, a region rich in Gaelic speakers and rolling farmland • Rejuvenate at the Lodge at Ashford Castle, set on an expansive royal property • Take a peaceful stroll in Cong, a quaint village with medieval abbey ruins • Enjoy one last ride past beautiful farms framed by ancient stone walls.
Nights 4-5
Set on the magnificent Ashford Castle estate, this luxurious country lodge overlooks Lough Corrib and offers an unrivaled range of onsite activities (spa).
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the Premiere Hotels on this trip offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that they are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region’s generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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