Ireland's West Coast is steeped in history, with glacial-era geography and millennia of human evolution recorded in the very landscape. Rugged mountains level into lunar landscapes of karst and bog, running right into the Atlantic. The region's natural diversity, Neolithic ruins and pastoral lifestyle breed a character all their own. Hike the Wild Atlantic Way, visit the Cliffs of Moher and explore Connemara National Park, where the stunning terrain unfolds before you. In numerous villages, you’ll walk through and stay in real-life castles, experiencing the true Irish welcome. Linger a while over tea with a local folklorist, as you absorb the rich stories of the land. A foodie tour in the harbour city of Galway offers a taste of local flavours, while our friend, a local farmer, invites you to his sheep farm on the islands’ only fjord. Lucky doesn’t even begin to describe it. 

Picture yourself in an Irish postcard, cycling the emerald countryside past imposing Neolithic tombs and stopping for a bite at a local lobster bar. Continue along the Flaggy Shore, a landscape so inspiring that it compelled the great Irish poets Heaney and Yeats to put pen to paper. As you ride through the rocky terrain of The Burren, witness the bloom of wildflowers, their vibrant colours standing out against the rugged stone. Try your hand at baking traditional soda bread, then trace the scenic south coast of Galway towards Spiddal, where you’ll find beautiful local crafts. Tap your foot to the rhythm of local Irish tunes and enjoy a pint of Guinness by the fire at the local pub. Round out your adventure with a visit the Macroom Buffalo Farm and savour the unique taste of Ireland’s buffalo-milk mozzarella. Such is what Irish days are made of.