Rob and Amy Rankin established Vagabond Tours back in 2002.
Today, 21 touring seasons later, our small-group tours of Ireland still revolve around laughter, learning and off the beaten track destinations.
Touring with a maximum 14 other guests holds many advantages.
Your footprint is smaller. Your itinerary is flexible. You go off the beaten track.
Best of all, you'll be on 1st name terms with everyone onboard - that includes your VagaGuide!
Kayaking. Biking. Horse-riding. Hiking. Active Vagabond Tours are all-action.
Challenge yourself with active adventures in off the beaten track Ireland.
Looking for a gentler pace? Check out Driftwood Journeys of Discovery.
We made such great friends along the way.
I consider Vagabond the best choice because they are flexible and open to suggestions ...
It was obvious that Vagabond's only goal is to make sure their customers have an excellent experience while visiting Ireland. Highly recommend!
BARBARA, OCTOBER 2023
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Our Driftwood Tour was amazing. Having a small group made the adventure so much more fun.
Having a smaller vehicle let us explore places that big buses couldn’t reach.
My only dilemma is what trip to book with them next.
EMILY, NOVEMBER 2023
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We had the perfect trip to Ireland ... Every day was full of off the beaten path experiences.
Traveling with a small group is definitely the way to go.
If Ireland is on your bucket list, be sure to go with a Vagabond Driftwood tour!
BRENDA, OCTOBER 2023
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Friendly. Passionate. Professional. Local. Highly-trained. Our VagaGuide tour guides bring a touch of magic to our tours.
All of our Vagabond and Driftwood Tours are fully guided by a VagaGuide.
Meet our 2026 VagaGuide team
Active Vagabond tours explore Ireland in unique 4x4 VagaTron tour vehicles.
Relaxed Driftwood tours travel in style, on ultra comfortable 16 seater Drifters.
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We are 100% committed to the health and safety of our guests.
Our fleet of Mercedes tour vehicles are sparkling clean and hygienically-maintained.
Our tour itineraries focus on outdoor spaces and off the beaten track destinations.
It's never been easier to book an Ireland vacation with Vagabond or Driftwood Tours
All our permanent staff are trained to comply with Ireland's Covid-19 Safety Charter standard for tourism businesses.
We continue to update all our procedures to ensure the highest standards of cleaning and hygiene.
Find out how Vagabond is committed to the health and safety of our guests
Relax on a Driftwood small-group tour of Ireland featuring quality time to explore Ireland's scenery, history & culture.
Get active on a small-group tour of Ireland featuring adventure, history, culture and wild destinations.
Since 2002, Vagabond Tours has been a family-run business.
Our guests, the communities you'll visit and our love for Ireland are at the core of everything we do.
We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones.
Come and embrace Ireland with us in 2025 and 2026!
Rob & Amy Rankin + the Vagabond Team
Respect for our planet and its people lies at the heart of our responsible tourism mission.
Like you, we want our children and grandchildren to be able to enjoy authentic travel experiences into the future.
We aim to bring long-term benefits to both community and planet as part of our responsible tourism mission.
That's why we're a certified B Corp.
Rob & Amy Rankin
+ the Vagabond Team
