Aran Islands Day Tour by Train
This great day tour gives you the chance to visit the Aran Islands, the largest of the three Aran Islands located off the coast of Galway.
This great day tour gives you the chance to visit the Aran Islands, the largest of the three Aran Islands located off the coast of Galway.
What to Expect
- Day tour to Aran Islands
- Experience the West of Ireland like never before
- Admission to visitor attractions
- Reserved seats on the train
- Scenic flight to Inis Mór
- VIP Day Tour experience
Full Description
Aran Islands Day Tour By Train
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Once you have checked in you will board the train and begin your luxury day tour to the west of Ireland as the train departs Heuston Rail Station at 7:35am.
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You will head through the suburbs of Dublin City as you travel in a south-westerly direction through Co.Kildare.
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You will than pass through the famous racecourse known as the Curragh as well as Bog of Allen and peat-lands as you venture through the midlands of the country.
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The small town of Tullamore is next on your journey as you go through Clara across farmlands in the north of Offaly.
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You will enter the West after you cross the border between Leinster and Connacht which is marked by the River Shannon.
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Now that you are in the west of Ireland you will start to notice its absolute beauty as you will start to get a glimpse of Galway Bay.
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When you arrive in Galway you will be transferred to Connemara Airport by Aer Arann mini-coach for the short flight to Inis Mór.
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Your tour of Inis Mór begins and ends at the island's airport.
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On the tour you will go to 'Seven Churches' for 15 minutes and Dún Aonghusa for 75 minutes and then stop off at Kilronan village for lunch for about 45 minutes.
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You will fly back to Galway and be brought to the Tourist Office. You should now have a bit of time in Galway City Centre where you can do shopping or some exploring before boarding the train back to Dublin at 7:20pm
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Arrive back in Heuston Station
Additional Information
Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time.
- Check-in at 07:10
- Train departs at 07:35 from Heuston Station
Check-in is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!
Itinerary
- Scenic flight to Inis Mor
- Kilronan
- Seven Churches
- Dun Aonghusa
- Galway
Inclusions
- Flight to Inis Mor
- Reserved seats on train
- Tour leader on train
- Admission to visitor attractions
- Minibus tour of Inis Mor island
Accessibility Information
This tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues, walkers, wheelchairs or mobility scooters as there is a combination of both train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points for example.
Cancellation Policy
24 hours' notice required before the departure time must be given to be eligible for a refund
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