Cave Tours, Birds of Prey & Cheesemaking

Discover a full day of wonder at Aillwee Burren Experience. Go underground on a thrilling 45-minute guided cave tour, where you’ll explore lit chambers filled with ancient fossils, curious formations and captivating stories beneath the Burren.

Above ground, get up close to our majestic Birds of Prey with daily flying displays, or book a private Hawk Walk for an unforgettable falconry experience.

Step into our Farmshop, where you’ll watch our award-winning Burren Gold Cheese being made the traditional way. Taste a range of cheese, browse local artisan foods and don’t miss our creamy, homemade fudge – sampling is encouraged!

Enjoy a relaxing Hazel woodland walk, discovering fascinating flora, fauna and geology on a self-guided biodiversity trail.

Set on a terraced hillside with sweeping views across Galway Bay, Aillwee is a perfect stop for adventures, foodies and explorers alike. Just minutes from Lisdoonvarna, Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher – Aillwee makes discovering the Burren easier than ever.

Throughout 2026, Aillwee Cave proudly celebrates 50 years of Fáilte. Visitors are invited to join Aillwee Burren Experience in marking this momentous milestone – celebrating half a century of discovery, hospitality and unforgettable experiences in the heart of the Burren.

Highlights
  • Beautiful waterfalls and incredible cave formations
  • Birds of Prey in dramatic free flight against the backdrop of the Burren landscape
  • The chance to get up-close to raptors from Ireland and all over the world
  • Enjoy an accessible easygoing hike along the Biodiversity Woodland Walk
  • Taste the award winning Burren Gold Cheese
Open

Open Daily Year Round

Please visit the website for current opening dates and times.

Prices

Admission Rates Apply

See website for further price details.

Useful Information

SHOPPING: Gift Shop and Farm Shop selling crafts, gifts, clothing, accessories, books and food.

PARKING: Free car and coach parking.

ACCESSIBILITY: The Caves are not wheelchair accessible. The Birds of Prey Centre and all other buildings are fully accessible.

GROUPS: Group rates available (minimum 15 people). Pre-booking required.

WI-FI: Free Wi-Fi available in the Aillwee Cave Access building.

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

  • British & Irish Cheese Awards 2026 – Bronze Award for Garlic & Nettle and Plain cheese varities.
  • Best of Clare Awards 2026 – Bronze Award for Best North Clare Business
  • Failte Ireland Employer Excellence – Outstanding Employer 2024 awarded
  • Geopark Code of Practice – 2026, 2024, 2022, 2019, 2017 (Biennial award) – Emerald Status (Highest status) for Sustainable Tourism.
  • Best of Clare awards -Bronze award – awarded 2024
  • Cheese award – Bronze from cais awarded 2024
Getting There

Located just 4km from Ballyvaughan, one hour from Shannon Airport or Galway City and just 90 minutes from Limerick City.

Map Location: 53.089128, -9.143667
Contact Aillwee Burren Experience

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland


Eircode: H91 AX26
T: +353 (0)65 707 7036
E: info@aillweecave.ie
W: aillweeburrenexperience.ie
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