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.
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.
This trip was fantastic.
From the moment we boarded the bus... until the trip finished Sunday night.
I would definitely go back again and recommend Vagaband Tours to anyone.
LAURA, JUNE 2023
Vagabond is simply the best way to experience Ireland!
Immerse yourself in Irish culture, feel like a local, and travel comfortably with a small group of soon-to-be friends!
We highly recommend that you book your next trip with Vagabond, it is as good as it gets!
VERIFIED GUEST REVIEW, JUNE 2023
It was an unforgettable experience...
Tim was a great guide, with lots of fascinating stories to share and very friendly and knowledgeable.
10 out of 10 would definitely go on another Vagabond tour again!
VICTORIA, JUNE 2023
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 2023 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.
Take a closer look inside our tour vehicles
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 2024 and 2025!
Rob & Amy Rankin + the Vagabond Team
Respect for our planet and its people lies at the heart of our responsible tourism mission.