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Wild Atlantic Way – 7 Nights – Ireland Driving

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Wild Atlantic Way – 7 Nights – Ireland Driving

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The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the world’s longest defined coastal touring routes — a spectacular 2,500 km (about 1,550 mile) drive along Ireland’s rugged west coast, stretching from Kinsale in County Cork (in the south) to Malin Head in County Donegal (the northernmost point of Ireland).

Quick Facts

  • Country: Ireland
  • Start / Finish: Kinsale (Cork) → Malin Head (Donegal)
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Distance: 2,500 km (about 1,550 mile)
  • Counties Covered: Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal
  • Launched: 2014 by Fáilte Ireland (the national tourism authority)
  • Theme: Adventure, scenery, and authentic Irish coastal life
  • Best Season: May – October

About & Details

Route Highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher (Co. Clare) – iconic sea cliffs over 200 m high
  • Ring of Kerry (Co. Kerry) – scenic peninsula with lakes, mountains, and villages
  • Connemara (Co. Galway) – wild landscapes, bogs, and stone walls
  • Achill Island (Co. Mayo) – dramatic cliffs and beaches
  • Slieve League (Co. Donegal) – some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs
  • Fanad Head Lighthouse (Co. Donegal) – one of Ireland’s most photographed lighthouses

Experiences Along the Way

  • Surfing in Lahinch or Bundoran
  • Whale and dolphin watching
  • Sea kayaking and hiking coastal trails
  • Visiting traditional pubs and fishing villages
  • Discovering ancient sites and castles

Inclusions

  • 7 nights’ accommodation in good quality B&Bs or hotels with ensuite or private bathroom and breakfast. Single rooms are available at a supplement
  • 24 hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation
Exclusions
  • Transport
  • Lunch and evening meals
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damaged baggage and personal effects)

Optional Extras

  • Single room supplement £65 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Solo traveller supplement £65 per person per night
  • Odd number group supplement £65 per group per night may apply if a single room is required
  • Extra night prior to the start (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £170 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Departures

It’s designed to showcase Ireland’s natural beauty, coastal culture, and traditional communities, and it’s marked by a distinctive blue-and-white “Wild Atlantic Way” logo along the route.

For best weather conditions we run this course anytime during May – October.

Evening meals and lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our adventure travel planners send you the schedule with your itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is generally at B&B, guest houses and small hotels. Once booked in, your adventure travel planner will send you a list of your booked accommodation. It is possible to adjust according to preference at this stage so please mention it if you wish to change.

Dates and prices

For available dates please click on the ‘book now’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive your confirmation, it would be worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal adventure travel planner will then be in touch with you to start confirming the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The adventure travel planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end at some point and when you arrive at your final destination, some people like to treat themselves to a night’s stay at the end. And why not? You’ve earned it. You can arrange this as an optional extra with your adventure travel planner.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Kinsale

    Arrive at your accommodation in Kinsale

  • Day 2 - Kinsale → Killarney (County Kerry)

    Start from Kinsale – charming harbour town, seafood and history

    Drive via the Old Head of Kinsale and Skibbereen to Bantry Bay

    Stop at Mizen Head (Ireland’s most southwesterly point) and Glengarriff

    Overnight: Killarney

    Approx. 2-3 hrs driving

  • Day 3 - Ring of Kerry

    Drive the Ring of Kerry scenic loop (via Kenmare, Sneem, Waterville, and Caherdaniel)

    Hike in Killarney National Park or visit Muckross House

    Optional detour to Skellig Ring for views of Skellig Michael (Star Wars island)

    Overnight: Killarney

    Approx. 4-5 hrs driving

  • Day 4 - Killarney → Doolin (County Clare)

    Ferry across the Shannon Estuary (Tarbert → Killimer)

    Visit Loop Head Peninsula or Kilkee Cliffs

    End in Doolin – famous for traditional music and close to the Cliffs of Moher

    Overnight: Doolin

    Approx. 4 hrs driving

  • Day 5 - Doolin → Galway (County Galway)

    Morning walk or boat to Cliffs of Moher

    Drive through The Burren (limestone landscape, Poulnabrone Dolmen)

    Stop at Kinvara or Dunguaire Castle

    Explore Galway City in the evening

    Overnight: Galway

    Approx. 2–3 hrs driving

  • Day 6 - Galway → Westport (County Mayo)

    Through Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, and Killary Fjord

    Optional small detour to Clifden Sky Road

    End in Westport, a lively heritage town

    Overnight: Westport

    Approx. 4–5 hrs driving

  • Day 7 - Westport → Sligo

    Visit Achill Island via the Michael Davitt Bridge

    Stunning beaches; Keem Bay, Keel Beach

    Drive north through Ballycroy National Park

    Overnight: Sligo

    Approx. 4–5 hrs driving

  • Day 8 - Sligo → Malin Head (Donegal)

    Drive via Donegal Town, Slieve League Cliffs, and Glengesh Pass

    Continue north to Fanad Head Lighthouse and Malin Head (Ireland’s northern tip)

    Approx. 5–6 hrs driving

    This is where your trip with us will end unless you have booked an extra night of accommodation

Notes:

Timings and mileages are approximate. 

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. 

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Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you

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