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Inis Cealtra Tour eBike Ride and Boat Trip to Holy Island

By Lough Derg eBike Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$174 per adult
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Overview

Discover the rich history of Inis Cealtra, also known as Holy Island, with a unique eBike tour from either Killaloe or Tuamgraney. Cycle along the scenic shores of Lough Derg before enjoying a boat ride to the island. Spend an hour exploring ancient monastic ruins before cycling back to your starting point. This tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural insight for small groups of up to six people, ensuring an intimate experience. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, choose from easy to moderate cycling options to suit your level.

  • Tour duration: 3 to 4 hours, depending on start point
  • Maximum group size of 6 for a personalised experience
  • Explore the historic buildings of Inis Cealtra for an hour
  • Coffee stop at Mountshannon before your boat ride
Activity location
  • Lough Derg
    • Killaloe, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Wilde Irish Chocolates - Chocolate Factory, Hot Chocolate Cafe& Coffee Dock & Chocolate Shop
    • V94 83X2, Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Shorter Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Shorter Tour from Tuamgraney: Start and end in Tuamgraney for a shorter version of the tour. This reduces cycling time by approximately 1 hour.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$141.06 x 1 AdultAU$141.06
Paid at activityAU$33.19
Total
Price is AU$174.25
Until Fri, 13 Mar
Full tour from Killaloe
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

eBike: The full tour involves 48km of eBiking, with plenty of brief stops to admire the view and 90 mins to visit the island

Language options: English
Price details
AU$149.36 x 1 AdultAU$149.36
Paid at activityAU$33.19
Total
Price is AU$182.55
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of bicycle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet, Hi Vis, Panniers containing Bike Pump, Puncture Repair Kit and Emergency Rain Jacket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    There is a fare for the boat to Holy Island, payable to Holy Island Tours on boarding the boat.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    There will be a choice of places to stop for coffee/tea/hot chocolate and/or food, however this is not included in the price.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by one or more adults.
  • The boat is weather dependant. In the event that weather does not permit sailing, guests will be offered an alternative tour, including a visit to the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience centre.
  • The eBikes make cycling easy, however they do require a certain level of fitness. If you are able to walk without problems, then the eBikes should be suitable for you.

Activity itinerary

Lough Derg
  • 1h 30m
See beautiful views of Lough Derg and the Slieve Bearnagh Mountain Range as we cycle up through the hills and back along the lake shore. We can stop as often as you like to admire the views, or can press on and clock up the miles if you prefer that.
Tuamgraney
  • 15m
Visit Tuamgraney, a picturesque and historic market town. Here, you can view St Cronan's Church, which dates back to the 7th century and is the oldest church still in regular use in Ireland.
Scarriff (Pass by)
The second town our tour visits is Scariff, another historic market town.
Mountshannon Harbour
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Mountshannon was built as a centre for the linen industry. Today it is a quiet harbour town where we board the boat to Holy Island. We can also get a coffee here before boarding the boat.
Inis Cealtra (Holy Island)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
At Mountshannon you will board a boat, operated by Holy Island Tours, which will take you out to Inis Cealtra (Holy Island). This is an ancient monastic site, built in the 6th and subsequent centuries. For several centuries it was a centre of learning, religion and trade. You will have an hour to wander among the buildings and enjoy the peace and tranquility. There is a €16 fare per adult which is not included in the tour price, and which is payable by cash or Revolut to Holy Island Tours.

Location

Activity location
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    Lough Derg
    • Killaloe, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wilde Irish Chocolates - Chocolate Factory, Hot Chocolate Cafe& Coffee Dock & Chocolate Shop
    • V94 83X2, Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Killaloe Hotel & Spa
    • V94 W025, Kincora Harbour, County Clare, Ireland

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