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Glenveagh National Park and Gaeltacht Tour

By Donegal Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €775 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

In the northwest of Ireland, at the very edge of Europe, you'll find the Donegal Gaeltacht. A sprawling, wild and rural area, rich in history and traditions of old Ireland, where the Irish language (Gaeilge) is still spoken today. I'll show you the remote regions of the Wild Atlantic Way, exploring the places where I grew up. I'll regale you with personal stories, tall tales and Irish legends of the area. You'll visit the lavish Glenveagh Castle and gardens to learn about the deeds (good & bad) of its former owners. A journey to the mythical Poisoned Glen will leave you spellbound by its haunting beauty. Then, reflect inside the ruins of Donegal's very own 'Taj Mahal', Dunlewey Church. As you travel through the hills of Donegal, you'll see vast highlands and Atlantic bog, where our ancestors saved the turf (peat) each summer. You'll hear the storey of the Bloody Foreland as you gaze out to sea to the many Gaeltacht Islands, before returning via the 'Bridge of tears'.

Activity location

  • Glenveagh National Park
    • R251
    • County Donegal, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Glenveagh National Park
    • R251
    • County Donegal, Ireland

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Glenveagh National Park and Gaeltacht Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

In the northwest of Ireland, at the very edge of Europe, you'll find the Donegal Gaeltacht. A sprawling, wild and rural area, rich in history and traditions of old Ireland, where the Irish language (Gaeilge) is still spoken today. I'll show you the remote regions of the Wild Atlantic Way, exploring the places where I grew up. I'll regale you with personal stories, tall tales and Irish legends of the area. You'll visit the lavish Glenveagh Castle and gardens to learn about the deeds (good & bad) of its former owners. A journey to the mythical Poisoned Glen will leave you spellbound by its haunting beauty. Then, reflect inside the ruins of Donegal's very own 'Taj Mahal', Dunlewey Church. As you travel through the hills of Donegal, you'll see vast highlands and Atlantic bog, where our ancestors saved the turf (peat) each summer. You'll hear the storey of the Bloody Foreland as you gaze out to sea to the many Gaeltacht Islands, before returning via the 'Bridge of tears'.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€775.00 x 1 Traveller€775.00

Total
Price is €775.00
Until Wed, 8 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuiding
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGlenveagh National Park shuttle bus
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGlenveagh Castle Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCrolly Distillery Whisky Tasting

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Glenveagh National Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Glenveagh, in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains, is the second largest national park in Ireland and home to the largest herd of red deer in the country. Glenveagh Castle, a 19th century mansion, sits on the edge of Lough Veagh. A guided castle tour is highly recommended on your Donegal tour. (*Glenveagh Castle entrance not guaranteed)
Mount Errigal
  • 15m
Mount Errigal in the Derryveagh Mountains is the tallest peak in County Donegal. Its quartzite stone often glows pink in the setting sun. The small Gaeltacht village of Dunlewey sits at the foot of Mount Errigal. Take in the view of Donegal's highest peak and its six sisters.
Old Church Dunlewey
  • 20m
Donegal's answer to the Taj Mahal
Crolly Distillery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear the process of creating single malt Irish Whisky (optional Whisky tasting)
Magheroarty (Pass by)
View the Gaeltacht islands from Magheroarty Pier

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGlenveagh National Park
    • R251
    • County Donegal, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGlenveagh National Park
    • R251
    • County Donegal, Ireland

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