West Cork's Scenic Wonders (extended)
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Glengariff
Nestled at the end of Bantry Bay, this tiny hamlet of only 800 has been a popular holiday destination since the 1700s. As your coach makes its way into town you may notice pockmarks in the gently sloping mountains surrounding this peaceful town )these marshy areas are farmed for peat by local villagers).
Clonakilty
Perched at the head of Clonakilty Bay, the village dates back seven centuries. Fondly known as Clon by locals, this charming town is also renowned for its hospitality; in fact, Clon is the home of the famous and world's only "Random Acts of Kindness Festival," which aims to celebrate the residents' friendliness and welcoming good nature. Once you arrive, you'll disembark for a comforting cup of coffee followed by a self-guided tour of the town. As you meander along the narrow streets and take your photos, you'll learn why the Irish Tourist Board has designated Clonakilty a Heritage Town.
Gougane Barra Forest Park
Covering 1,000 acres in the Shehy Mountains, this area of wild and stunning beauty was carved out by a glacier during the last Ice Age and enclosed by the sheer rock faces of the mountains, which rise over 1,200 feet. The shores of an idyllic lake are linked by a causeway to Holy Island, where St. Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork, founded a monastery in the 6th century. Today, a picturesque chapel, not part of the original monastery, resides on the island, a reminder of its gentle past.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Have your camera handy as you make your way through Gougane Barra Forest Park: sheep, badgers, foxes, rabbits, robins, willow warblers, and cuckoos are constant occupants of the forest.
SHOPPING
Your day includes lots of free time to browse the quaint shops in search of that perfect memento.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As Ireland's largest county, Cork is blessed with sprawling meadows, rugged mountains, sparkling lakes and quaint towns. And West Cork, with its seaside villages and wind-swept coastline, is no exception.
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Glengariff
Nestled at the end of Bantry Bay, this tiny hamlet of only 800 has been a popular holiday destination since the 1700s. As your coach makes its way into town you may notice pockmarks in the gently sloping mountains surrounding this peaceful town )these marshy areas are farmed for peat by local villagers).
Clonakilty
Perched at the head of Clonakilty Bay, the village dates back seven centuries. Fondly known as Clon by locals, this charming town is also renowned for its hospitality; in fact, Clon is the home of the famous and world's only "Random Acts of Kindness Festival," which aims to celebrate the residents' friendliness and welcoming good nature. Once you arrive, you'll disembark for a comforting cup of coffee followed by a self-guided tour of the town. As you meander along the narrow streets and take your photos, you'll learn why the Irish Tourist Board has designated Clonakilty a Heritage Town.
Gougane Barra Forest Park
Covering 1,000 acres in the Shehy Mountains, this area of wild and stunning beauty was carved out by a glacier during the last Ice Age and enclosed by the sheer rock faces of the mountains, which rise over 1,200 feet. The shores of an idyllic lake are linked by a causeway to Holy Island, where St. Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork, founded a monastery in the 6th century. Today, a picturesque chapel, not part of the original monastery, resides on the island, a reminder of its gentle past.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Have your camera handy as you make your way through Gougane Barra Forest Park: sheep, badgers, foxes, rabbits, robins, willow warblers, and cuckoos are constant occupants of the forest.
SHOPPING
Your day includes lots of free time to browse the quaint shops in search of that perfect memento.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As Ireland's largest county, Cork is blessed with sprawling meadows, rugged mountains, sparkling lakes and quaint towns. And West Cork, with its seaside villages and wind-swept coastline, is no exception.
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18.