Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Islands
Clifden sunset
Explore a selection of contrasting islands off the west coast of Ireland.
Nothing says ‘escape’ like a break on an Irish island – and this self-drive holiday takes in four of them!
Each unique destination on this nine-night self-drive exploration boasts its own distinctive character. Overnight stays on the islands of Achill and Inishbofin, as well as colourful Westport and historic Connemara, with day-trips to tranquil Clare Island, and to Inis Mhor by thrilling small-craft flight, make this holiday a truly one-off experience, memories of which will live with you forever.
Each island makes for a wonderful destination for a day-tripper, but what’s the hurry? This holiday gives a mixture of superb island accommodation run by local families, combined with stays in Westport, Co Mayo and on the Connemara mainland. There is ample opportunity to sample traditional Irish Music, freshly produced local food and maybe a tipple or three of the local beverages. It takes everything at a leisurely pace, giving you enough time to take in the landscape, culture, and wonderful sights along some outstanding corners of the Wild Atlantic Way.
This nine-night, self-drive exploration includes stays on Achill Island and Inís Mór, as well as stays in Westport, Co Mayo and Clifden, Connemara, with day-trips to Clare Island and Inishbofin.
£1395 per person in April, £1495 per person for May, June and October & £1595 per person for July to September.
Prices based on two sharing double or twin ensuite rooms for nine nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Price includes ferry travel as foot passengers to Clare Island and Inishbofin Island, and return flights to Inis Mhor, as well as a guided walk on Achill in a small group, and on Inishbofin on a private basis, and, and a guided off-road experience on Inis Mor as part of a small group.
Travel to Ireland
We would be delighted to book your travel to Ireland for this holiday.
We would recommend Dublin as your starting point, although it is also easy to come via Belfast or the port of Rosslare via the ferry from Fishguard in the south of Wales if bringing your own car. If you prefer to fly to Ireland, then you will need a hire car – we can arrange this for you if you wish.
Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions and recommended routes from your specified starting point, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.
All Ireland itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
We work hard to make sure the unexpected doesn’t affect your trip. On rare occasions, changes or cancellations may occur, affecting accommodation, transport or excursions. We are committed to informing you of any such circumstances and will use our knowledge and resources to offer suitable alternatives wherever possible.
You are requesting availability for
This holiday can be arranged from April to October.
Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.
Please note: All fields marked * are required
All our holiday prices include a service charge of £9 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.
We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.
Seeing Ireland differently says it all: we go to places which it would not have occurred to us to visit, and every time it is an enriching experience.Richard & Margaret, Surrey, England