Connemara & Aran Islands Guided Hiking

by Joyce's Ireland • County Galway

About This Tour

This premium 7-day guided hiking holiday takes you deep into the wild heart of Connemara — one of Ireland's last great wilderness areas. Walk the Twelve Bens mountain range, explore Connemara National Park, and take a ferry to the ancient Aran Islands where life has changed little in centuries. Your expert guide (max 12 guests) shares the history, geology, and folklore of this remarkable landscape. Accommodation in hand-picked boutique guesthouses, all meals included on walking days, and a farewell dinner in Clifden.

What's Included

  • Expert guide (max 12 guests)
  • Boutique guesthouse accommodation (6 nights)
  • All walking day meals
  • Aran Islands ferry
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Farewell dinner

Tour Details

This guided walking tour covers 85 km over 7 days and is rated Moderate-Hard in difficulty. The tour starts in Galway City and ends in Clifden, Connemara.

About the Trail

This tour follows the Connemara National Park Trails — Walk through the wild heart of Connemara — blanket bogs, quartzite mountains, and the iconic Diamond Hill with panoramic views of the Atlantic.

About the Region

This tour takes place in the Connemara region. Wild bogs, quartzite peaks, and island-studded Atlantic coastline in County Galway — one of Ireland's most dramatic and unspoiled landscapes.