Full Day Aran Island Cultural Experience

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Inis Oirr on a day trip. Enjoy a hands-on Traditonal boat building demonstration, potato ridge-making and a traditional stone wall experience.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Inis Oirr
Learn about the traditional Aran method of building potato ridges
Leave your handprint on the ancient, intertwined stone walls of Inis Oirr
Enjoy a relaxing tour on the lake or a rowing session on a Currach
Watch a hands-on demonstration of how to build a traditional Currach

What's Included

Choose to add on a bike hire, horse and carriage tour, or island bus tour
Traditional Stone Wall Experience
Hands-on Currach building demonstration
Potato Ridge-Making Demonstration
Group accompanied back to the pier for ferry departure
Tour on the lake or Rowing session on a fully licensed Currach
Welcome at the ferry on arrival
Guided walk or vehicle transfer to an Loch Mor
Lunch reservations at a local cafe or traditional island pub

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the pier as you disembark the ferry or airport, the guides will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name. The guides will be dressed in Aran Currach Experience branded clothing.

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Meeting point

The guides will be dressed in Aran Currach Experience branded clothing.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    From Galway or Doolin Full Day Aran Island Cultural Experience Begin your day with a warm welcome at the ferry on arrival (Doolin or Rosaveel sailing). Enjoy a guided walk or vehicle transfer to an Loch Mor. Take part in a hands-on currach building demonstration, then relax on a tour of the lake or a rowing session on a fully licensed (P1) currach. After lunch, take part in a 45–60 minute traditional stone wall experience. Leave your handprint on the ancient, intertwined stone walls of Inis Oirr. Learn about the different techniques, styles, and secrets of building traditional Aran stone walls. Next, enjoy a 30-minute potato ridge-making demonstration. Collect seaweed from the shore to use as natural fertilizer and then build a potato ridge by spade, demonstrating the traditional Aran method that has sustained island life for generations. Choose to add on a bike hire, horse and carriage tour, or island bus tour The experience concludes with a guided return to the ferry departure point.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Aran Currach Experience

Tags

Day Cruises
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Sustainable Tours
Sunset Cruises
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Volunteer Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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