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Rob Rankin is Founder and Managing Director of Vagabond Tours. Rob established Vagabond in 2002 and has been leading small-group tours of Ireland for over 22 years. Rob is an expert on adventure tourism in Ireland and sustainable travel. He sits on the executive board of the Incoming Tour Operators Association (ITOA) and was a co-founder of Ireland’s Association of Adventure Tourism (IAAT). Rob is also the Managing Director of The Sustainable Tourism Network.

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Ireland vs Scotland - Do You Have To Choose?

30th September 2022
We don't tour Scotland, only Ireland. Discover the differences between Ireland and Scotland, as well as the best way to tour these neighbouring countries. 🀝 Similarities and Differences πŸ“ Is Ireland Close To Scotland? ⛴️ How Do I Travel Between Ireland & Scotland? πŸ’₯ Is Ireland Better Than Scotland? 😏 ...And The Proof. 🚐 Our Recommended Scottish Tour Partner
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A Vagabond group smiling and seated on a blue bench in a scenic coastal location in Ireland

No Better Time To Book The Best Value Tours of Ireland

16th May 2022
No better place to escape to than Ireland. No better time to come than 2023. Founder Rob explains why he put value at the heart of Vagabond Tours of Ireland.
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Ireland 2004 - tour group with Vagabond Tours on beach

The Story of Vagabond: Thriving Through Tough Times

4th June 2020
Founder Rob Rankin remembers how Vagabond Tours innovated and thrived through tough times, with a message of hope for the future.
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Land Rover Defender and Mercedes tour vehicles for Vagabond Tours of Ireland

Our Ten Year Challenge: Review of the Decade 2010-2019

3rd March 2020
What's changed for Vagabond Tours since 2010? Answer = Rather alot. #TenYearChallenge
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Niall Gibbons, Rob Rankin and Ruth Andrews of ITOA

Rob Rankin Named New President of ITOA

19th February 2020
Vagabond Tours of Ireland founder Rob Rankin has been named new president of the Incoming Tour Operators Association (ITOA).
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A VagaTron 4x4 tour vehicle parked at a scenic location on the Healy Pass in Ireland

Visiting Only Once? Our 12 Day Tour Of Ireland is Perfect

19th March 2019
What happens on a 12 day active tour of Ireland? Find out why our 12 Day Vagabond Giant Irish Adventure is the ultimate small-group tour of Ireland. πŸ‘
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