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Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Accommodation
Five days through Ireland's south-west highlights - Galway, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, and Blarney - with 4 nights accommodation included.
Duration120 hours
PriceFrom €1286
Rating4.9 from 162 reviews
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The IrelandMe take
What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
If you want to see the proper sweep of Ireland's west and south in one trip, this five-day small-group tour covers the ground well. Starting and finishing in Dublin, you travel by Mercedes mini-coach through some of the most celebrated scenery in the country - Kilbeggan, Galway, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and Blarney Castle.
Numbers are capped at 16 passengers, which keeps it personal and means you're not lost in a crowd at every stop. Four nights of en-suite accommodation with breakfast is included, and the Cliffs of Moher admission is reserved and built into the tour price.
At 120 hours, this is a long travel day. Book it for the complete route, not if you want an unhurried stop-by-stop pace.
One practical detail
Pack light and pack smart. The luggage allowance is one bag per person at a maximum of 20kg - roughly the size of a standard cabin bag. Five days of clothes in Irish weather means layers, not bulk. A waterproof jacket takes up little space and earns its keep at the Cliffs of Moher regardless of what the forecast says.
How the experience works
This tour is listed as likely to sell out, so if you've got dates in mind, booking early is a good idea.
What the price covers
- Expert driver/guide throughout
- Transport by top-of-the-range Mercedes mini-coach (max 16 passengers)
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Other admission fees (unless specified)
Meeting point: Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau Street, Dublin.
Local tips that make the day better
The Cliffs of Moher admission is included, and it matters. The standard visitor experience involves a fee and can involve queues. Having your admission reserved as part of the tour means you can focus on the cliffs themselves rather than the logistics. These are the kind of views that justify the whole trip west - arrive unhurried and stay as long as the group allows.
Galway is where the tour shifts into a different gear. The city is compact, lively, and genuinely musical - traditional session music in the pubs here isn't a performance put on for tourists, it's just what happens on a Tuesday night. If you get any free time in the evening, head toward the Latin Quarter and follow the sound.
The Burren rewards slow attention. This limestone plateau in County Clare looks sparse at first glance, but it's one of the most botanically unusual landscapes in Europe - Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine plants growing side by side. Your guide will give you context, but if you get a chance to stop and look closely at the ground, do it.
Blarney Castle is a good note to finish on. If you're planning to kiss the Blarney Stone, be prepared for a climb and a queue, but the castle grounds themselves are worth exploring beyond the stone. The Blarney area makes for a gentle wind-down before the drive back to Dublin.
Good to know before booking
- Groups capped at 16 passengers
- Children under 5 cannot be accommodated; if this is not followed, travel will be refused without a refund
- Luggage allowance: one bag per person, max 20kg (44lbs), approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 17in x 10in), plus a small personal bag for onboard use
- Public transport available nearby at the meeting point
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Conducted in English
Make more of the area
- Galway - the tour's main western hub, a city with a strong arts and music scene and one of the best pub cultures outside Dublin
- Killarney - the gateway to the Ring of Kerry, a town with good independent accommodation options if you want to extend your time in the south-west
- Blarney - the final stop on the tour, a village built around one of Ireland's most visited castles and well worth an afternoon of your own
- Clare - the county that holds both the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, with Ennis as a good base if you want to return and explore at your own pace
Questions before you book
How long is Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Accommodation?
The published duration is 120 hours. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Accommodation cost?
The listed starting price is From €1286. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
At 120 hours, this is a long travel day. Book it for the complete route, not if you want an unhurried stopbystop pace.
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