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Get the latest travel updates from Vagabond & Driftwood about our 2024 and 2025 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!

Make sure you tick at least on of these spectacular islands off the coast of Ireland off your bucket list. They are our absolute must-see favourites! Best Islands In Ireland At A Glance ⛰️ Puffin-Festooned Atlantic Pyramids 🌼 A Garden Island With A Microclimate 🌅 Ireland's Most Famous Island Chain ☘️ Wild & Uninhabited Kerry Island 💚 Historic Island with Round Tower 🧭 Nature-Filled Island Off Antrim 🧂 Southeast Wildlife Paradise 👁️ Visit This Island Just Off Dublin

It's really common for our Vagabonds or Driftwooders to express an interest in tracing their Irish roots while visiting Ireland.

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

Trace your Irish heritage all the way back to Ireland with our guide and how-to tips.