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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!

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11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
"a dream destination"
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A dream destination that didn’t disappoint! 11 days and I feel like we saw almost everything.

Our tour guide Jasper was amazing! Not only his knowledge and driving skills but giving us a chance to see real Irish culture.

Can’t say enough good things about this company and Jasper! Will definitely come back to Ireland and use Vagabond again!

VANESSA, April 2026
7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour
"best vacation i have ever been on"
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My husband and have I just returned from the Driftwood 7 day Treasure Ireland Tour.

It was a wonderful experience - from the beginning to the end and everything in between.

Shane was an exceptional guide! He went above and beyond his duties. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, interesting, and comical.

We will never forget this wonderful Irish tour!

VERIFIED GUEST, May 2026
8 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour
"learned so much"
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Our first visit to Ireland and our first bus tour - it exceeded our expectations in every respect!

Michael was our guide on the 8 day Wild Atlantic Way Tour and he was an essential part of making this experience so wonderful.

We have been raving about our amazing Vagabond tour since our return. We can think of no better way to have been introduced to the richness of Ireland in such a short period of time.

VERIFIED GUEST, April 2026
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Is This The Right Tour For You?

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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

Our Driftwood tours of Ireland 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?

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Fair & Flexible Terms

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

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Comfortable Vehicles

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

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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.

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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 spaces on each tour.

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, Jade, Léa and Danielle can hold your seat for up to 7 days without charge.