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- Explore this unspoiled region of the Emerald Isle at a leisurely pace, with ample time to discover its ancient landscape, where every rock and furrow tells a story.
- Taste the salt and seaweed in the air on the Wild Atlantic Way as you follow the dramatic coastline and golden, windswept beaches.
- Discover the fascinating history and heritage of Connemara. Choose to visit the preserved landscape of a National Park or the nineteenth century Gothic abbey at Kylemore.
- Immerse yourself in the ‘craic’, music, song and storytelling of cosy local pubs each evening.
Chloe’s favourite moment:
Cycling across the bridge at Kylemore lake and looking to the right as the trees open up, you catch your first glimpse of the magnificent Kylemore Abbey across the water. It still fills me with awe!
YOUR TOUR IN BRIEF
Tour Essentials:
This is a 7-day (6 night) tour starting every Monday from April to October.
The tour starts and finishes in Clifden, Co Galway, which can be reached by a daily, direct bus service from Galway city.
Your Lazy Days Tour consists of easy cycling days with distances of 25-35km per day, with longer options also available on most days. The terrain is not flat, but rather a rolling countryside of low-traffic back-roads.
Equipment and information:
Your touring bike, helmet, front handlebar bag, puncture repair kit and lock are all included.
Before your arrival, you will need to download our app on which you will have all the details of your tour (routes, accommodation, vouchers, things to see...).
Hospitality:
Your accommodation each night is provided in 3* hotels or approved B&Bs and guesthouses, where you will enjoy a full Irish breakfast on each morning.
Your luggage will be transferred every day to your next accommodation leaving you free to explore at your ease.
Extras:
Upgrade to a hybrid bike with front suspension - €70 per bike
Electric bike hire - €195 per bike
Side panniers - €20 per bike
Alternative start days - €70 extra per person.
Printed route notes + meet & greet - €125 per booking.
Tour Essentials
This is a 7-day (6 night) tour starting every Monday from April to October.
The tour starts and finishes in Clifden, Co Galway, which can be reached by a daily, direct bus service from Galway city.
Your Lazy Days Tour consists of easy cycling days with distances of 25-35km per day, with longer options also available on most days. The terrain is not flat, but rather a rolling countryside of low-traffic back-roads.
Equipment and information
Your touring bike, helmet, front handlebar bag, puncture repair kit and lock are all included.
Before your arrival, you will need to download our app on which you will have all the details of your tour (routes, accommodation, vouchers, things to see...).
Hospitality
Your accommodation each night is provided in 3* hotels or approved B&Bs and guesthouses, where you will enjoy a full Irish breakfast on each morning.
Your luggage will be transferred every day to your next accommodation leaving you free to explore at your ease.
Extras
Upgrade to a hybrid bike with front suspension - €70 per bike
Electric bike hire - €195 per bike
Side panniers - €20 per bike
Alternative start days - €70 extra per person.
Printed route notes + meet & greet - €125 per booking.
Further information on getting to/from Ireland can be found here
ITINERARY
The quaint and historic town of Clifden, founded in 1812, is your starting point for your Lazy Days Connemara cycle. Your bikes and equipments will be waiting for you at your accommodation, so that you will be able to try everything before your cycling adventure begins the next day! You will have a chance to wander through this coastal town’s narrow streets, enjoy the traditional shop fronts and the gentle pace of the welcoming local people. Clifden is a haven for music, art, locally-sourced food, a great pint and a well-told story!
The quaint and historic town of Clifden, founded in 1812, is your starting point for your Lazy Days Connemara cycle. Your bikes and equipments will be waiting for you at your accommodation, so that you will be able to try everything before your cycling adventure begins the next day! You will have a chance to wander through this coastal town’s narrow streets, enjoy the traditional shop fronts and the gentle pace of the welcoming local people. Clifden is a haven for music, art, locally-sourced food, a great pint and a well-told story!
ACCOMMODATION
B&B/3* ACCOMMODATION
When you select this tour you will have the chance to stay in either 3* hotels or Bed & Breakfast/guesthouse accommodation.
The 3* hotels that have been selected are all comfortable, well-appointed properties which also boast their own character and style. You may find yourself in a historic manor house hotel, one with a modern twist or get a 'room with a view' overlooking a shimmering lake or a golden beach.
Staying in B&B/guesthouse accommodation is a unique experience where very often you are staying in a family home, with your hosts being the owners of the property. You will receive a warm welcome and will have access to plenty of local stories. Best of all you will catch a glimpse into the lives of the local people of the areas through which you travel. Accommodation is warm, cosy and homely and breakfast is home-cooked by your host.
B&B/3* ACCOMMODATION
When you select this tour you will have the chance to stay in either 3* hotels or Bed & Breakfast/guesthouse accommodation.
The 3* hotels that have been selected are all comfortable, well-appointed properties which also boast their own character and style. You may find yourself in a historic manor house hotel, one with a modern twist or get a 'room with a view' overlooking a shimmering lake or a golden beach.
Staying in B&B/guesthouse accommodation is a unique experience where very often you are staying in a family home, with your hosts being the owners of the property. You will receive a warm welcome and will have access to plenty of local stories. Best of all you will catch a glimpse into the lives of the local people of the areas through which you travel. Accommodation is warm, cosy and homely and breakfast is home-cooked by your host.
Luxury tour accommodation
When you choose one of our luxury tours you will be choosing to stay in some of the most unique and sumptuous properties in the west of Ireland. Each one has character, charm, a magnificent setting and excellent standards of service. They are all also renowned for their exquisite food, favouring local produce. All conveniences are provided in these 4* & 5* properties as expected, but they also offer the bonus of a real Irish welcome which is at the heart of each of these specially selected establishments. Restored castles, historic manor houses, contemporary luxury hotels and magnificent mountain lodges are all part of the experience.
Luxury tour accommodation
When you choose one of our luxury tours you will be choosing to stay in some of the most unique and sumptuous properties in the west of Ireland. Each one has character, charm, a magnificent setting and excellent standards of service. They are all also renowned for their exquisite food, favouring local produce. All conveniences are provided in these 4* & 5* properties as expected, but they also offer the bonus of a real Irish welcome which is at the heart of each of these specially selected establishments. Restored castles, historic manor houses, contemporary luxury hotels and magnificent mountain lodges are all part of the experience.
TOUR DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
LOW SEASON: April, May, September & October
HIGH SEASON: June, July & August
What's included
Meals
- All breakfasts
Transport
- All luggage transfers from accommodation to accommodation leaving you free to explore at your ease.
Accommodation
- 6 nights accommodation (includes private en-suite)
24hr phone support
BIKES
- Each bicycle is equipped with a bottle cage, small front handlebar bag, bike rack (with option to add pannier bags).
- Safety – we provide a helmet (various sizes) and a high visibility jacket for our customer’s safety on the road.
- Spare tube, repair kit with tyre levers, pump and bike lock are all provided.
- Cyclists are expected to be able to have a general knowledge of the function of bicycles, i.e. how to change gears, how to brake properly, replacing a slipped chain, changing a flat tyre. Please check out this link if you are looking for few tips.
| Sizes: | 17", 19", 21", 23" |
| Frame: | ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed |
| Fork: | CroMo rigid |
| Shock: | N/A |
| Handlebar: | Aluminium riser |
| Stem: | Adjustable ahead |
| Seat post: | Aluminium |
| Saddle: | GIANT Memory Foam |
| Pedals: | Steel with resin body |
| Shifters: | Shimano EZ Fire 50 24 speed |
| Front mech: | Shimano C051 |
| Rear mech: | Shimano Acera |
| Brakes: | Tektro linear pull |
| Brake lever: | Shimano |
| Cassette: | SRAM PG830 11-28 |
| Chain: | KMC Z7 |
| Cranks: | Shimano FC-M191 28/38/48 |
| Bottom bracket: | Cartridge |
| Rims: | Matrix 750 700c |
| Hubs: | Shimano RM40 |
| Spokes: | Stainless steel |
| Frame Material: | Aluminium |
| Frame Angles: | 71.5 head, 73.5 |
| Sizes: | 15", 17.5", 20", 22.5" |
| Colour: | Dark Blue |
| Fork: | RST CT-COM C4 |
| Rear Shock: | Not applicable |
| Brake Levers: | aluminum linear-pull |
| Handlebar: | aluminum, 2" rise |
| Stem: | aluminum threadless |
| Headset: | 1 1/8" threadless headset |
| Front Der: | Shimano C102 |
| Crankset: | Shimano FC-203 |
| Rear Der: | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals: | Resin |
| Tires: | 700 x 35c Bontrager |
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
DIFFICULTY Easy
Represents a low level of activity with maximum 35 kms on the bike or 12 kms by foot per day – 3 hours physical activity
DIFFICULTY Medium
Represents a medium level of activity with maximum 50 kms on the bike or 15 kms by foot per day – 4 to 5 hours physical activity
DIFFICULTY Hard
Represents a higher level of activity with maximum 80 kms on the bike or 25 kms by foot per day – 6 to 7 hours physical activity
CUSTOMISE THIS TOUR
You can add extra days or shorten this holiday to suit your needs or schedule.
We are very fortunate to have hundreds of kilometres of magnificent coastal and scenic routes and paths to enjoy. So the options are endless.
We understand that the duration of this tour may not be the ideal amount of time for everyone so if you would like a longer or a shorter version, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will design a custom tour for you to suit your needs.
GETTING TO TOUR START POINT
You can take a Citylink bus or a Gobus directly from Dublin airport (or from Dublin city centre) to Galway (approx. 3 hours trip) and then a Citylink bus or a Bus Eireann bus from Galway directly to Clifden (1.5 hours trip).
Please note that the last Citylink bus leaving Galway to Clifden is at 17:30 pm.
Total journey time is approximately 5 hours.
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ACCOMMODATION
LOW SEASON: April, May, September & October
HIGH SEASON: June, July & August
What's included
Meals
- All breakfasts
Transport
- All luggage transfers from accommodation to accommodation leaving you free to explore at your ease.
Accommodation
- 6 nights accommodation (includes private en-suite)
24hr phone support
BIKES
- Each bicycle is equipped with a bottle cage, small front handlebar bag, bike rack (with option to add pannier bags).
- Safety – we provide a helmet (various sizes) and a high visibility jacket for our customer’s safety on the road.
- Spare tube, repair kit with tyre levers, pump and bike lock are all provided.
- Cyclists are expected to be able to have a general knowledge of the function of bicycles, i.e. how to change gears, how to brake properly, replacing a slipped chain, changing a flat tyre. Please check out this link if you are looking for few tips.
| Sizes: | 17", 19", 21", 23" |
| Frame: | ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed |
| Fork: | CroMo rigid |
| Shock: | N/A |
| Handlebar: | Aluminium riser |
| Stem: | Adjustable ahead |
| Seat post: | Aluminium |
| Saddle: | GIANT Memory Foam |
| Pedals: | Steel with resin body |
| Shifters: | Shimano EZ Fire 50 24 speed |
| Front mech: | Shimano C051 |
| Rear mech: | Shimano Acera |
| Brakes: | Tektro linear pull |
| Brake lever: | Shimano |
| Cassette: | SRAM PG830 11-28 |
| Chain: | KMC Z7 |
| Cranks: | Shimano FC-M191 28/38/48 |
| Bottom bracket: | Cartridge |
| Rims: | Matrix 750 700c |
| Hubs: | Shimano RM40 |
| Spokes: | Stainless steel |
| Frame Material: | Aluminium |
| Frame Angles: | 71.5 head, 73.5 |
| Sizes: | 15", 17.5", 20", 22.5" |
| Colour: | Dark Blue |
| Fork: | RST CT-COM C4 |
| Rear Shock: | Not applicable |
| Brake Levers: | aluminum linear-pull |
| Handlebar: | aluminum, 2" rise |
| Stem: | aluminum threadless |
| Headset: | 1 1/8" threadless headset |
| Front Der: | Shimano C102 |
| Crankset: | Shimano FC-203 |
| Rear Der: | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals: | Resin |
| Tires: | 700 x 35c Bontrager |
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
DIFFICULTY Easy
Represents a low level of activity with maximum 35 kms on the bike or 12 kms by foot per day – 3 hours physical activity
DIFFICULTY Medium
Represents a medium level of activity with maximum 50 kms on the bike or 15 kms by foot per day – 4 to 5 hours physical activity
DIFFICULTY Hard
Represents a higher level of activity with maximum 80 kms on the bike or 25 kms by foot per day – 6 to 7 hours physical activity
CUSTOMISE THIS TOUR
You can add extra days or shorten this holiday to suit your needs or schedule.
We are very fortunate to have hundreds of kilometres of magnificent coastal and scenic routes and paths to enjoy. So the options are endless.
We understand that the duration of this tour may not be the ideal amount of time for everyone so if you would like a longer or a shorter version, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will design a custom tour for you to suit your needs.
You can take a Citylink bus or a Gobus directly from Dublin airport (or from Dublin city centre) to Galway (approx. 3 hours trip) and then a Citylink bus or a Bus Eireann bus from Galway directly to Clifden (1.5 hours trip).
Please note that the last Citylink bus leaving Galway to Clifden is at 17:30 pm.
Total journey time is approximately 5 hours.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To secure your booking, we will request 30% deposit per person. Please note this is a
non-refundable payment. The balance payment is due 30 days before the tour starts.
If your tour start date is within 30 days of booking, the full, non-refundable payment is required upon booking.
We do not organise travel to/from Ireland. However there is plenty of useful information on our Getting to Ireland page.