Meet Rob | Founder of Vagabond Tours

Rob

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 Travel Network.

Blog Articles

Vagaguide Henry taking a picture of the Cliffs of Moher

Our Award Winning Guides

1st March 2017

Secrets out ladies and gentlemen, our award winning Irish tour guides are our secret sauce! People are always amazed at their knowledge and enthusiasm. The guides work very hard to answer any of your questions, while making sure you are relaxed and having the time of your life throughout your trip.

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Some of the Vagabond team collecting their awards at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards

See All The Awards We've Won!

26th August 2016

Over the past 22 years, Vagabond and Driftwood Tours have been honoured with many prestigious awards, both at home in Ireland and internationally.

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Adventure Travel in Ireland - Rob Rankin Interview

1st October 2014

Rob Rankin sat down with travel writer Everett Potter to discuss adventure travel in Ireland and the story of Vagabond Tours.

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A Vagatron and trailer parked in a forest

Vagabond Selected as Honoree in Travel Awards

20th March 2014

We've been selected by Outside magazine in annual travel awards

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