See the west of Ireland the way it deserves to be seen — chauffeur-driven in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, with a local driver who knows every viewpoint, every shortcut and every good lunch stop. No bus, no crowds, no schedule but yours.
The Wild Atlantic Way runs right through County Clare — and some of its most breathtaking stretches are less than an hour from Shannon Airport. The Cliffs of Moher rising 214 metres sheer out of the ocean. The strange, beautiful limestone desert of the Burren. The wind-scoured lighthouse at Loop Head, where dolphins play in the Shannon Estuary below.
You could see it from a coach window, on someone else's timetable. Or you could travel the way visitors from the US, Canada and beyond tell us they wish they'd done from the start: a private car, a comfortable seat, and a local driver who'll pull in at the viewpoint the buses fly past, recommend the chowder in Doolin, and time the Cliffs for when the crowds thin out.
Every tour is private and fully flexible — these itineraries are simply the days guests love most. Mix, match or invent your own.
The classic Clare day: the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin village, the coast road through the Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen and Galway Bay views at Ballyvaughan. Approx. 6–8 hours.
Clare's best-kept secret — the dramatic sea cliffs and lighthouse at Loop Head, the Bridges of Ross, Kilkee's cliff walk and dolphin country along the Shannon Estuary. Approx. 6–7 hours.
Along Galway Bay to the City of the Tribes — the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch and Salthill prom, with time to shop, eat and wander before a comfortable run home. Approx. 6–8 hours.
Bunratty Castle, Adare, the Ring of Kerry, Connemara, ancestral townlands — tell Hugh what's on your list and he'll shape a day (or several) around it.
Private tours for up to 4 passengers. Flying into Ireland? Start your tour straight from Shannon Airport arrivals.
Hugh picks you up at your hotel, B&B or Shannon Airport — whatever time suits your plans.
Travel the Wild Atlantic Way with running local commentary, photo stops on request and zero pressure to move on.
While the coaches queue out of the car park, you're already on the road home — door to door, bags handled.
Private day tours are priced per car, not per person — so for a couple or family the cost often compares well with bus tour tickets, with none of the crowds or fixed schedule. Send your dates by phone or WhatsApp for a fixed quote.
Yes — tours start from your hotel, B&B, holiday home or straight from Shannon Airport arrivals. Many visitors land in the morning and begin their Wild Atlantic Way tour the same day.
Most tours run 6 to 8 hours, but it's your day — linger at the Cliffs of Moher, stop for lunch in Doolin, add a detour. Because it's a private tour, the itinerary flexes around you.
Attraction entrance fees (such as the Cliffs of Moher Experience) are paid separately, so you only pay for what you choose to visit. Hugh will advise on tickets worth booking ahead in high season.
Tell Hugh your dates, where you're staying and what you'd love to see — he'll come back with an itinerary and a fixed price.
089 656 4020Advance bookings guaranteed · Collection anywhere in Clare