Ireland: 10-Day Wild Atlantic Way Self-Drive – Cliffs of Moher & Blarney
This ten-day self-drive route reaches the Wild Atlantic Way quickly and stays close to it. From Dublin, travel northwest to Donegal and Sligo, then follow the coast through Mayo, Connemara, Galway and Clare to Kerry. Included admission to the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle anchors a journey otherwise shaped by headlands, beaches, villages and your own choice of stops. Hotel, B&B and mixed accommodation options allow the trip to be matched to your preferred style.
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This ten-day self-drive route reaches the Wild Atlantic Way quickly and stays close to it. From Dublin, travel northwest to Donegal and Sligo, then follow the coast through Mayo, Connemara, Galway and Clare to Kerry. Included admission to the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle anchors a journey otherwise shaped by headlands, beaches, villages and your own choice of stops. Hotel, B&B and mixed accommodation options allow the trip to be matched to your preferred style.
Tour Highlights
Why book with us
Clear arrangements and practical support from planning through to travel.
Enough structure to make the trip easy, with room to experience it your way.
Thoughtful hotels, experiences and routes chosen to create a better journey.
Itinerary
Arrive in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and settle into your first accommodation. Use the remaining time for a park, museum or independent evening in the city.
Dublin to Donegal
Drive northwest via Enniskillen towards Donegal. Choose a realistic stop—perhaps Slieve League or a craft producer—before reaching the Donegal/Sligo area for two nights.
Inishowen and Fanad
Use a full day for the Donegal coast. The Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head, Fanad Head and Ballymastocker Bay can be combined selectively according to ferry times, weather and your hotel location.
Sligo to Mayo
Continue along the Atlantic side through County Sligo. A seaweed bath can be booked independently before the overnight in County Mayo.
Westport and Connemara
Travel through Westport and into Connemara, with optional stops at Clew Bay or Killary Harbour. Continue to the Galway area for the night.
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher
Cross the Burren and visit the Cliffs of Moher with included admission. Continue along the Clare coast towards your Limerick or Clare accommodation.
Dingle Peninsula
Enter County Kerry and follow the Dingle Peninsula towards Slea Head. Take time for beaches, villages and views towards the Blasket Islands before the first of two Kerry nights.
Ring of Kerry
Drive the Ring of Kerry and choose a measured selection of coastal viewpoints and villages. Portmagee, the Skellig Ring and Kerry Cliffs are optional and should be balanced against daylight and road conditions.
Blarney Castle and Dublin
Leave Kerry and visit Blarney Castle with included admission. Continue through Cork if time allows, then return to the Dublin area for the final night.
Departure
Travel independently to Dublin Airport and complete any separate vehicle-return arrangements. The source mentions a transfer, but no airport transfer is listed among the included services.
Clarity before you travel.
Accommodation
Nine nights are arranged in Dublin, Donegal/Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Limerick/Clare and Kerry. Customers can book hotel, B&B or a mixed option; the supplier defines the mixed version as four hotel nights and five B&B nights, subject to availability. Breakfast is included. Example properties are not guaranteed and private B&B bathrooms may not be en suite.
Transport
Transport and getting around
This is an independent self-drive itinerary. Vehicle hire is not listed in the source package and must be confirmed separately. Some coastal roads are narrow and slower than expected; route plans should prioritise daylight, weather and a manageable number of stops.
Important Information
Before you book
- Ferries, seaweed baths, Kerry Cliffs and other suggested visits are not included unless separately added.
- The mixed accommodation option is subject to availability and does not guarantee a specific sequence of hotels and B&Bs.
- Coastal conditions can affect ferries, viewpoints and driving times.
- The Day 10 airport transfer must not be shown as included unless added to the contracted services.
Included & Not Included
Included
- 9 nights' accommodation in the booked hotel, B&B or mixed category
- Breakfast each morning
- Admission to the Cliffs of Moher visitor experience
- Admission to Blarney Castle
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