The route of day 2 is a beautiful round trip through the beautiful Connemara, an area full of legends and folklore and has a profound beauty. The rust-colored peat bogs with its gray-blue lakes, the beautiful rolling hills with the winding old stone walls. Along the coastline beautiful coral beaches, sandy bays and small natural harbors.

In Connemara it is not only the landscape that is central; the Irish language, which is cherished and spoken by the locals, also plays an important role. As does the charm of towns and villages such as Leenane, Roundstone, Clifden and Letterfrack. And the ponies, music and the pure flavours of the local food, make this a day to remember

The enjoyment begins as soon as we leave Clifden and turn onto the Sky Road, a scenic road that begins and ends in Clifden, the capital of Connemara. From Clifden the road heads west and soon you reach a junction between the Lower Sky Road and the Upper Sky Road. The upper path climbs gradually and at the highest point you reach a lookout point. The view from here, over Clifden Bay and the islands off the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, is breathtaking.

After about 50 minutes drive we approach the town of Letterfrack, here you can enjoy a boat trip with “Letterfrack Waters Boat tours'. Ballinakill Harbour is home to a wide variety of sea birds, grey seals, dolphins and porpoises and with the glass bottom boat everyone can look under water like divers do. The trip takes 1 hour and a ticket costs € 21.50, including a visit to the Ocean's Alive visitor centre, with a free cup of tea or coffee.

After the boat trip we visit the beautiful Connemara Park, put on your walking boots because it is a two thousand hectares of moorland, grasslands, bogs, mountains and forests to walk through. The mountains Benbaun, Bencullagh and Benbrack are part of the 12 Ben Mountain Range and guarantee beautiful walks. Keep your eyes open for red deer and the Connemara pony. Start your visit at the visitor centre in Letterfrack and be sure to stop at Diamond Hill.

Less than a 10-minute drive away is Kylemore Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Coille Móire), a Benedictine monastery founded in 1920 on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, Connemara. The abbey was founded for Benedictine nuns who fled Belgium during World War I. Today, Kylemore Abbey continues its mission as a Benedictine monastery under the stewardship of The Kylemore Trust. Kylemore and its spiritual mission, natural and built heritage are entrusted to the Irish nation. Kylemore Abbey is also one of Ireland’s leading visitor attractions.

Enjoy Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden, the Abbey’s new visitor centre. Stroll through the woodland, gardens and lakeside. Enjoy healthy food and delicious home-baked treats at lunchtime in the Café or Garden Tea House. History talks are held at the Abbey three times a day and guided tours of the walled garden run throughout the summer. There is a Craft and Design Shop for unique gifts including Kylemore Abbey Pottery and award-winning chocolates handmade by the Benedictine nuns. Discover the beauty, history and romance of Ireland’s most intriguing estate in the heart of the Connemara countryside.

We continue on the N59 towards Leenane, passing several beautiful viewpoints along the way where you can take great photos of the Killary Fjord and the green hills. You may want to consider taking the Killary Fjord Boat Tour, this is a 1½ hour cruise through the Killary Fjord, an area of outstanding natural beauty, rich in stories of the past, some of which may even be true! From the purpose built boat ramp, an hour's drive from Kylemore Abbey, at Nancy's Point, the Connemara Lady gently cruises 14km to the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, the informative commentary and the warm hospitality of our onboard bar and café. There are four departures per day at a cost of €27.

In Leenane we visit the Sheep and Wool Heritage Centre. Enjoy a fun hands-on experience where you will gain valuable insights into the historical significance of sheep and wool in Connemara's past. Next door is a small café where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee.

Ireland suffered a great famine between 1845 and 1849 and a million Irish died from disease and hunger during this period, as we drive through the Doolough Valley we pass the Doolough Valley Famine Memorial in memory of the Doolough Tragedy, an event that took place during the Great Irish Famine near Doo Lough. At least seven (and perhaps 20 or significantly more) starving people died after having to walk a long distance to an inspection by poorhouse officials, who would determine whether they would continue to receive out-of-school care.

In the town of Murrisk you will pass the National Famine Memorial in Murrisk, which commemorates the one million Irish who died from disease and starvation during the Great Famine of 1845 to 1849, perhaps the greatest disaster in Irish history. Renowned sculptor John Behan created the Famine Ship, a bronze memorial with skeletal figures symbolizing the many people who died on the “Coffin Ships” that left Ireland in the desperate hope of a better life.

Via the towns of Westport and Balinrobe we head south again to Galway City, if you didn’t have time to visit this beautiful city on the first day, now is your chance. Galway City is one of Ireland’s most unique cities, as famous for its fantastic food and nightlife as it is for its cutting edge art, music, design and theatre. Galway is famous as the festival capital of Ireland, hosting an average of 122 festivals and events each year. Although Galway is often cited as the fastest growing urban area in Europe, it has been relatively slow to develop. The county is packed with culture, history, atmosphere and most of all “craic” (Craic or crack is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment and pleasant conversation). It is not without reason that Galway has been named European Capital of Culture 2020 and one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities to visit in the world! Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many restaurants.

From Galway we drive part of the same route as on day one, we stop at the viewpoint on Pine Island, with its beautiful trees and the hills in the background this is a nice photo location. We then drive via Roundstone back to Clifden.

You can plan some time in Roundstone, this town is beautifully situated on one of the most spectacular coastal roads overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and situated at the foot of Errisbeg Hill. Roundstone has a rich history and much to offer to its visitors. End point of this great day is our hotel in Clifden.