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Connemara Wild Escapes
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Connemara Wild Escapes is a tour operator and destination specialist based in the west of Ireland and Wild Atlantic Way. We offer bespoke and packaged unique half day, 1 day, multi-day tours, activities & experiences. These include local history, heritage & culture, islands, festivals, castles, wildlife & ecology, gourmet, equestrian, walking, cycling, fishing and adventure. These activities & experiences can be supplied with accommodation options, transport and local guides. Itineraries can be tailored-made to meet clients requirements for FIT and groups. We proudly promote conservation and responsible travel.
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Food & Drink
1 hour
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4.5
229 reviews
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Karen G
Saint Louis, MO84 contributions
We had a most wonderful tour because of our tour guide/bus driver Gerry! He gave us so much information along the 2 hour ride to the Cliffs of Moher, really explaining things along the way. He took great care of our whole group all along the way. He explained our options at the Aran Island of Inisheer for touring, pony guided covered wagon, different type of wagon, ride a bike or walk. He told us about the different place to eat. All good recommendations.
He really became my hero before we left for the trip. The trip leaves at 9:00 am at the Kinlay Hostel. There’s no bathroom nearby to use before you leave. The worst thing is there’s no working toilet on the bus!!! Let that sink in. You’re going to be on the bus for 2 hours, each way, with no working toilet.
At 8:45 I asked the general manager/representative from Wild Atlantic Way if there was a bathroom close by. He was very rude and brusque, and told me no. He also mentioned, very emphatically, that the bus was leaving at 9:00 sharp.
There’s no bathroom available anywhere near the meeting place. I inquired about a toilet on the bus and was told no.
Gerry overheard me and walked me most of the way to the Victoria Hotel. I told him I was worried about being left behind and my husband was on the bus. I told him what the WAW representative told me.
Gerry nicely but firmly told me not to worry. He said he was the bus driver and he would not leave without me.
I hurried and made onto the bus at 8:59.
If the WAW representative had bothered to be half as kind and helpful as Gerry I’d have been back on the bus even sooner. He is a very poor representative of your company.
Gerry, on the other hand, is wonderful! He is great. You should recognize him and honor in some way. A little kindness (and common sense go a long way.
You must have toilets on your buses.
He really became my hero before we left for the trip. The trip leaves at 9:00 am at the Kinlay Hostel. There’s no bathroom nearby to use before you leave. The worst thing is there’s no working toilet on the bus!!! Let that sink in. You’re going to be on the bus for 2 hours, each way, with no working toilet.
At 8:45 I asked the general manager/representative from Wild Atlantic Way if there was a bathroom close by. He was very rude and brusque, and told me no. He also mentioned, very emphatically, that the bus was leaving at 9:00 sharp.
There’s no bathroom available anywhere near the meeting place. I inquired about a toilet on the bus and was told no.
Gerry overheard me and walked me most of the way to the Victoria Hotel. I told him I was worried about being left behind and my husband was on the bus. I told him what the WAW representative told me.
Gerry nicely but firmly told me not to worry. He said he was the bus driver and he would not leave without me.
I hurried and made onto the bus at 8:59.
If the WAW representative had bothered to be half as kind and helpful as Gerry I’d have been back on the bus even sooner. He is a very poor representative of your company.
Gerry, on the other hand, is wonderful! He is great. You should recognize him and honor in some way. A little kindness (and common sense go a long way.
You must have toilets on your buses.
Written 2 November 2023
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Whitley H
12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I had such a great time on this ride. I showed horses competitively for the majority of my life, so I always brace myself for group rides being painfully boring for me, but they (brilliantly) split advanced riders off into a separate group, so I had an experience that was my speed (no pun intended). And the views were of course beautiful, as they are in all of Ireland :)
One thing to note: plan how you’ll get there ahead of time. Killarney’s city center is very small and walkable but the stable is of course a couple miles outside town, so it was my first time attempting to find a ride and I had underestimated just how limited the transportation options are in Killarney (none of the taxi or ride-share apps that operate in Ireland had ANY available drivers and there were no taxis near my hotel—I was fortunate enough that the stable employs awesome people who were willing to move my horseback ride to a later time when I wasn’t able to make it for my originally scheduled time).
One thing to note: plan how you’ll get there ahead of time. Killarney’s city center is very small and walkable but the stable is of course a couple miles outside town, so it was my first time attempting to find a ride and I had underestimated just how limited the transportation options are in Killarney (none of the taxi or ride-share apps that operate in Ireland had ANY available drivers and there were no taxis near my hotel—I was fortunate enough that the stable employs awesome people who were willing to move my horseback ride to a later time when I wasn’t able to make it for my originally scheduled time).
Written 27 October 2023
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Alissa C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
I couldn’t stop smiling. One of the most amazing experiences of my life!! The cruise by the Cliff was overwhelming in the best way possible.
Written 23 October 2023
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mitzinicoletti
Longmont, CO3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Have a wonderful time horseback riding in Mayo. Would recommend this experience, would do it again!
Written 5 October 2023
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Donna C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
I always heard about e-bikes, I just didn’t realize how much fun they were. Once we arrived on Aran Island I was as greeted by a friendly man who retrieved my reservation and gave a demonstration how “How to Use “ e-bikes. Quickly after demo we were on our way to touring the island. Riding the e-bike was as easy as eating mash potatoes. Would highly recommend!
Written 5 October 2023
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Trail55372
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We had a great time on Gabriel's tour of the island. We toured the island by minibus stopping at points of interest, hiked to Dun Aonghasa, did some shopping, and met Gabriel's goats! It was a great way to get the local perspective and see the island with zero stress.
Written 29 September 2023
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Donna L
Boulder, CO15 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Our guide was Alan and very fun and informative. The boat part of the trip got canceled and they substituted with a cave adventure which I thought was a dud. Would recommend the caves.
Written 28 September 2023
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MaryPat T
Saint Louis, MO28 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
One of the best trips we have taken. Paul and David were fantastic and though it rained most of the day, we had a blast. St Patrick's Island was so surreal. It was cold and rainy and some of us were prepared. Wish we could have seen more of Ashford Castle and the little village of Cong but some of our were drenched and the rain kept us from walking around too much. I would definitely do this again.
Written 27 September 2023
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Happiness61462763300
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Couples
We drove 2 hours out of our way and waited and no one showed. The tour was cancelled due to rain and we were not contacted.
Written 25 September 2023
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Michael G
50 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
45 euros for what? Viator sent us a voucher for the Tea Room at the visitor center. The staff there didn't have any idea what we were talking about and had never seen a voucher like the one we had. Every self guided tour we have taken in the past at least supplied us with suggestions and a bit of description. This one gave nothing. I'm disputing the charge with my CC company as soon as I'm back in the states. I think it is a scam. IT is no reflection on the National Park itself which was nice enough
Written 19 September 2023
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keith H
Mesa, AZ20 contributions
Hi,
How can we arrange an Inishlacken island tour/excursion for one day in May 2020--18,19,or 20?
Thx.
Kirkcaldylad
North Lanarkshire, UK1,724 contributions
Best to Google or check on TripAdvisor. Our trips were group booked. You might if all else fails ask the Irish Tourist authority whatever it’s called.
I have been trying to contact the company that provides your horseback rides to ask some specific questions regarding their guidelines. I have used the email provided on their website, but have not heard back. Any tips for how to reach them?
Cathy W
Letterfrack, Ireland37 contributions
Hi Mary. We can help - Let us know what info you require and we will get the info back to you.
How long does the trail ride on the beach last?
And what is the best way to get to your location from Galway City?
Cathy W
Letterfrack, Ireland37 contributions
Hi Mary. We have 2 beach rides a day, A one and a half ride and a three hour ride. If you have your own transport we give you directions on how to get to the location-it will take approx one and a half hours to drive there. You can also take the public Citylink bus Galway to Cleggan. Our website offers both options if you would like to book on connemarawildescapes