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Why Driftwood Small-Group Ireland Tours?

Hello from Ireland - Rob here from Vagabond.

You’re only a few steps away from an unforgettable tour of Ireland...

💯 We are rated 5.0 on TripAdvisor (98% of reviews are 5/5 so far).

🚵 Our tour itineraries are flexible, mixing must-see sights and more offbeat things to do

😎 All of our small group Ireland tours are led by local, friendly, expert driver guides.

The relaxed pace makes Driftwood perfect if you like to travel slowly. Focus on sightseeing, local communities, beautiful houses and gardens and crafts.

Driftwood Ireland vacation packages are designed for all to enjoy.

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The Best Small Group Tour of Ireland

If you love the outdoors and have at least moderate fitness, Vagabond Cultural Adventure Tours are for you.

☘️ Highly Trained Local Guides

🥾 Mercedes Tour Vehicles

🏆 World's Best Award Travel + Leisure 2023

🏆 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice 2024

Vagabond have been THE leaders in small-group tours of Ireland since 2002.

What's more, we are the only Irish tour company named in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2023 and the first tour operator in Ireland to become a certified B Corp.

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💚 Our Guests Love Us!

6 Day Great Southern Tour

"there are no words"

Not only did I go on the Driftwood 6-day Great Southern Tour, but I piggy-backed that tour with the 6-day Northern Tour.

Both were just amazing. I love that we didn't only go to "touristy" places, we were taken to "off-the-beaten path" spots as well.

I'm telling everyone I know about this company and am looking for another Driftwood Tour to go on in 2025.

GUEST, APRIL 2024

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7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour

"experience of a lifetime"

Driftwood tours are the absolute BEST.

We just completed the 7 day Treasure Ireland tour and had a most memorable time. Danny and Shane made sure we were all comfortable.

Couldn’t have asked for better accommodations or a better experience. Highly recommend, for the experience of a lifetime.

KIM, APRIL 2024

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7 Day Irish Castles & Kingdoms Tour

"the best irish vacation experience"

I can’t say enough about our Driftwood tour!

Our driver/guide, Brian, was an incredible source of knowledge and hysterical! I’ve never laughed so much!

We saw incredible sights and our accommodations were fabulous…elegant, comfortable, accommodating.I can’t wait to do another Vagabond tour

SHIRLEY, APRIL 2024

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IS THIS THE RIGHT TOUR FOR YOU?

EXPLORE FOR 45-60 MINUTES

You'll get more from the guided experiences on your tour if you can stand for 45-60 minutes at a time.

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WALK 10k DAILY STEPS

You'll enjoy the tour more if you walk approx. 10,000 steps daily and can cover distances of 1/4 to 1/2 mile comfortably.

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ACCESS THE BUS UNAIDED

You should be able to step in and out of the tour vehicle unaided. Step height is 10 inches from ground level.

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CLIMB HOTEL STAIRS

Access to your hotel room may require your ability to comfortably walk up and down staircases. Elevators are not always available.

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CARRY YOUR LUGGAGE

Our VagaGuides assist with loading/unloading luggage but you will carry your own bags to your room. Choose a compact case and pack light.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOUR LENGTH

Driftwood Journeys of Discovery range from 6 to 15 days. Be sure to choose a tour length that meets your needs.

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Why Choose Vagabond Tours of Ireland?

Fair & Flexible Terms

FREE 7 Day seat reservations. Flexible terms. Book a tour for only €250 deposit per person.

Comfortable Vehicles

Smooth, slick and super comfortable, our Mercedes tour vehicles are the perfect ride.

Locally Owned Hotels

We prioritise local, family run hotels with a warm Irish welcome and top quality service.

Top Tours. 5 Star Reviews. Friendly Support.

Our guided small-group tours of Ireland combine authentic local experiences with amazing tour guides, unique vehicles and a responsible tourism ethos.

The Bottom Line...

...Demand for our tour experiences is phenomenal year.

We will be virtually sold out of our most popular tours before the season even starts!

Because all of our itineraries are small-group tours — with a maximum of 15 guests on board — there's a limited number of 2025 spaces left!

Contact our friendly team today to reserve your preferred dates.

To book your tour, it's a simple, flat-rate €250 deposit per guest.

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John, Danielle, Paige & Hollie can hold your seat for up to 7 days without charge.

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