Connemara Cycle & Kayak Day Tour

This full-day adventure from Galway City combines a coastal bike ride, a relaxed lunch and a guided sea kayak trip on Killary Fjord, Ireland's only fjord. After an early pickup from your Galway accommodation, a private transfer takes you about an hour into the heart of Connemara, where your bike and equipment are waiting at the Killary Adventure Centre.

The morning's ride follows quiet coastal roads and country lanes on a loop of around 20 km from Killary Fjord to Glassilaun Beach, a stretch of golden sand and clear Atlantic water, and back again.

Lunch is at The Misunderstood Heron, an award-winning food truck overlooking the fjord. In the afternoon, you take to the water on a fully guided kayaking trip along Killary Fjord, keeping an eye out for dolphins, before your private transfer back to Galway.

Highlights:

• Quiet coastal roads with views of Killary Fjord
• Golden sands and clear water at Glassilaun Beach
• Lunch at The Misunderstood Heron food truck
• Guided sea kayaking on Killary Fjord
• Possible dolphin sightings
• Private transfers from and to Galway City

Surface and terrain:
Sealed, quiet coastal roads and country lanes on a short, easy loop.

Likely weather:
Mild, changeable Atlantic conditions, typically 10 - 19°C from April to October, warmest June to August. Showers are possible on any day, and wind can affect conditions on the fjord. Waterproofs and warm layers are advisable.

Suitable for:
Visitors staying in Galway who want an easy, active day out in Connemara, combining a short ride with a first taste of sea kayaking. No previous kayaking experience is implied.