Aillwee and Doolin Caves

Aillwee Cave is a magnificent underground cave under the Burren landscape, located south of Ballyvaughan village.

There are guided tours of the cave that take approximately 30 minutes. The tour takes you through the beautiful caverns, over bridged charms, under weird formations and along side a waterfall that sometimes sprays the unsuspecting visitor. Marvel at the frozen waterfall and explore the hibernation chambers of long-extinct brown bears.

Opening Hours: Open daily all year from 10am

www.aillweecave.ie

Doolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. ‘The Great Stalactite’ It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world.
 
From the moment you descend over 80ft into the first tunnel, with your guide, you will enter a world carved by water. Donning your hardhat, you will follow the rough-hewn route of the early explorers who first discovered the cave. When you enter the stunning, cathedral-like dome that houses the huge stalactite, you will be briefly plunged into a world of primitive darkness. Then, in a flash, you will be awed as the subtly-lit stalactite appears before you. And, far below, a magical stream carries to the hills outside, the water that carved the primeval world around you.
  
Perfect for families.
 
The cave tour takes approximately one hour. Environmental protection measures require that we limit the numbers per tour to 20 people.

Hourly tours (on the hour) every day from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

www.doolincave.ie