See Ireland's highlights but escape the crowds with Ireland's best off the beaten path tours. Our vehicles fit perfectly on those smaller roads of Ireland.
Why Choose Driftwood Ireland Tours?
Free Time To Explore
Driftwooders enjoy quality time strolling quaint towns, exploring historic castles and meeting friendly locals.
Comfortable Tour Vehicles
Smooth, slick and super comfortable, our Mercedes tour vehicles are the perfect ride.
Crafts & Culture
Love crafts? Driftwood Tours focus on traditional Irish crafts and culture.
Visit Historic Sites
Stay in an Irish castle and take guided tours of historic houses and gardens.
All Ages & Abilities
Everyone is welcome on a Driftwood tour with accessible and relaxed cultural activities.
Get Ready For Your Journey of Discovery!
Go Off The Beaten Path
Small-Group Tours
Each Driftwood tour has a maximum of 15 guests. Get to know your fellow travellers, share the amazing journey together and make lasting memories.
Free Time to Explore
Stroll quaint Irish villages and traditional craft studios with lots of free time to explore. Driftwood tours arrive into towns and villages a little earlier for your overnight stay.
Legendary Destinations
Stand in awe at the Cliffs of Moher. Kiss the Blarney Stone. Tour the Ring of Kerry. Our tours try and arrive when there are less crowds, so you can enjoy the iconic top sites.
Meet Irish Craft Masters
See Irish artisans in action. Weavers, crystal cutters, mead makers, master distillers, chocolatiers and more showcase their skills.
Stunning Natural Scenery
Revel at Ireland's best scenery. Coastlines. Cliffs. Craggy islands. Rolling green valleys.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
Enjoy incredible activities. Take a carriage ride through Killarney National Park. Visit a real sheep farm. Stay in a castle hotel.
Feast On Irish Food
Taste fresh, delicious and locally-sourced Irish food. Ireland's food revolution is real, taste it.
Comfortable Tour Vehicles
You'll love your smooth, slick and super comfortable Mercedes-Benz tour vehicles. They are spacious and the maxmium number on any tour is 15 guests.
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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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
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
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
15% Off March 2025
Springtime is a beautiful time to tour Ireland and right now is a great moment to start planning.
Enjoy 15% off all our scheduled Vagabond and Driftwood Tours departing in March 2025.
You can also avail of 10% off all of our Vagabond and Driftwood April departures in 2025.
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Choose A Driftwood Tour
Magical Musical Fun
8 Day Jigs & Reels Music Tour of Ireland
Our first ever music-themed itinerary boasts amazing cultural experiences by the bucketload.
From €2,493.00
Per person sharing
Stay Longer, See Everything!
15 Day All Ireland Bus Tour
Live your best life by touring Northern Ireland and the entire Wild Atlantic Way for 15 Days.
From €4,660.00
Per person sharing
2 Nights In Kenmare
11 Day Ring Of Ireland Tour
Embark on an 11 Day journey from Northern Ireland to Donegal, Connemara, Clare and Kerry.
From €3,186.00
Per person sharing
Cork, Kilkenny & Waterford
6 Day Great Southern Ireland Tour
Travel back in time to meet Saints and Vikings on this Southern Ireland tour of Cork, Kilkenny and Waterford.
From €1,728.00
Per person sharing
The Heart Of The North
6 Day Northern Island Tour
Experience a relaxed tour of Northern Ireland, Donegal and Mayo featuring a castle stay, coastal scenery and whiskey.
From €1,728.00
Per person sharing
Stay In A Castle Hotel
7 Day Ireland Castle Tour
Stay in a castle and explore the Ring of Kerry on this fun-filled Wild Atlantic Way and southwestern Ireland tour.
From €2,079.00
Per person sharing
Classic 7 Day Itinerary
7 Day Treasure Ireland Tour
Relax into your seat for 7 days of fun, culture and scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way in southwestern Ireland.
From €2,079.00
Per person sharing
Wild Atlantic Wow
8 Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour
Get set for 8 days of incredible castles, pubs, islands and villages on the Wild Atlantic Way.
From €2,304.00
Per person sharing
Tour Ireland Coast-to-Coast
11 Day Discover Ireland Tour
Get ready for an amazing Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland tour. A once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.
From €3,186.00
Per person sharing
4 Two Night Stays
12 Day Wild Coasts & Clover Tour
Embark on an immersive 12 day small-group tour of southern Ireland featuring four separate 2-night stays.
From €3,499.00
Per person sharing
Our range of Driftwood Tours are adventures in their own right. They just aren’t as physically active as Vagabond Cultural Adventures.
Too relaxed? Get active on Vagabond Cultural Adventure Tours. Explore Ireland’s history and culture while hiking, kayaking and horseback-riding.