The Aran islands tour is run by Lally Tours in conjunction with the Island Ferries company
Introduction
The Aran islands are located off the west coast of Ireland at the mouth of Galway bay, approximately 22 miles west of Galway city the Aran Islands are renowned worldwide as the jewels in the crown of Galway bay.
The Irish (Gaelic) speaking Aran Islands are famous for their unique way of life, where age old traditions co-exist comfortably with modern living.
Inis Mór the largest of the three islands is an ancient land, set in an endless sea where great labyrinths of limestone sweep upwards to the breathtaking cliffs with their panoramic views of Connemara and County Clare.
Visit Dún Aengus one of the most dramatic stone forts in western Europe or Dún Dúchathair (The black Fort) a promontary fort of great antiquity. See the striking limestone landscape of Inis Mór. A myriad of stone walls, small fields and a maze of bóithríns (small roads) will lead you to all corners of this majestic Island
Inis Mór can be discovered by hiring bicycyles on the island, travelling by minibus, or in the more traditional way of Horse and Cart. There are also escorted island walking tours. Excellent restaurants will help satisfy your palate and most pubs offer traditional music entertainment. A wide range of accomadation is available including hostels, guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts.
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Introduction
The Aran islands are located off the west coast of Ireland at the mouth of Galway bay, approximately 22 miles west of Galway city the Aran Islands are renowned worldwide as the jewels in the crown of Galway bay.
The Irish (Gaelic) speaking Aran Islands are famous for their unique way of life, where age old traditions co-exist comfortably with modern living.
Inis Mór the largest of the three islands is an ancient land, set in an endless sea where great labyrinths of limestone sweep upwards to the breathtaking cliffs with their panoramic views of Connemara and County Clare.
Visit Dún Aengus one of the most dramatic stone forts in western Europe or Dún Dúchathair (The black Fort) a promontary fort of great antiquity. See the striking limestone landscape of Inis Mór. A myriad of stone walls, small fields and a maze of bóithríns (small roads) will lead you to all corners of this majestic Island
Inis Mór can be discovered by hiring bicycyles on the island, travelling by minibus, or in the more traditional way of Horse and Cart. There are also escorted island walking tours. Excellent restaurants will help satisfy your palate and most pubs offer traditional music entertainment. A wide range of accomadation is available including hostels, guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts.
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| Kinlay House, Merchants Rd. Galway Price includes Bus & Ferry |
9:15am 11:45am 5:00pm |
€31 adult €25 student €17 children €25 Senior's |
| Tickets may also be purchased from any of the Lally Coaches offices, on the coach or in the Salthill and Galway Tourist offices. Please phone or email our office, as we may be able to arrange for our shuttle coach to collect you at your accomodation. Please note that anyone availing for a second tour to either the Connemara region the Burren region, the City Tour or the Aran Islands are entitled to a discount. Please remember to hold onto your ticket from the first tour. Thanks |
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