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Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2025 and 2026 tours of Ireland.

Let travel expert Danielle help you choose the perfect guided tour of Ireland. Understand the difference between our two tour styles; active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery. Compare Our Tour Styles At A Glance 💓 Fitness Is Required On Both Tour Styles (Check Typical Step Counts) ⌛ Driftwood Features A Gentler Pace & More Multi-Night Stays 🚐 Our Mercedes Tour Vehicles Differ Ever-So-Slightly 🛥️ Both Tour Styles Offer Boat Trips — But Only One Itinerary Lands on Skellig Michael!

Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.

Read about how one Vagabond traced her Irish roots to a tiny village in Ireland.

Are you yearning for mystery, magic and adventure? Jump onboard your Drifter tour vehicle to join expert tour guide Michael for a incredible journey of discovery through Northern Ireland and Ireland's northwest. Jump to any point in our day-by-day itinerary: 😁 Day 1 - Dublin to Mayo 🚐 Day 2 - Mayo to Donegal 🌳 Day 3 - Donegal to Derry ⛰️ Day 4 - The Causeway Coast 🛳️ Day 5 - Belfast to Strangford 👋 Day 6 - Strangford to Dublin

Visiting Ireland in June is always a wise decision. For all those intrepid Vagabonds or Driftwooders out there scratching their heads wondering when to come to Ireland, Danielle has the answer. It's quite simple; June is an AWESOME time to visit Ireland! June In Ireland At A Glance... 🌤️ Higher-Than-Average Temperatures - But No Heatwaves! 🌅 Up To 18 Hours Of Daylight 🚐 Empty Backroads & Few Crowds ✈️ Off-Peak Flight Prices 🎉 Feel-Good Festivals of Music, Comedy, Culture & Food