In August sunrise is at 06:05am. Watch sunset at 08:50pm.
More daylight hours means more time to explore.
Get the most out of your time in Ireland.
And, enjoy those epic late evening summer sunsets.

Round up the crew, pick your perfect adventure and give yourself an epic tour to look forward to in 2026.
Enjoy 10% OFF* ALL of our 5, 7 & 8 day active Vagabond adventure tours departing in August 2026.
💚 Moments that matter. Memories made together.
💯 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.
In August sunrise is at 06:05am. Watch sunset at 08:50pm.
More daylight hours means more time to explore.
Get the most out of your time in Ireland.
And, enjoy those epic late evening summer sunsets.
The weather in Ireland is at its best in August.
The average high in is between 15-18°C (59-64°C).
Our island escapes the heatwaves that tend to happen elsewhere in Europe.
August is the perfect time to discover Ireland.
Touring off the beaten track is kinda our thing.
Unlike, many European countries, Ireland remains unaffected by crowds in August.
We love exploring undiscovered peninsulas to walk along peaceful beaches.
You'll be amazed by the magic of August in Ireland!
Our vacation packages boast outstanding value.
23 years of experience have been distilled into each itinerary.
Fully-guided by experts, our tours are 100% guaranteed from the moment two guests confirm.
Want an even better deal? Enjoy 10% off all scheduled 6,7 & 8 day Driftwood departures in August 2026.




Our expert VagaGuides know every last corner of Ireland!
Our 5, 7 & 8 day Vagabond tours visit Northern Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's southwest.
Highlights include the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Giants Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Connemara, Kilkenny Castle and the Blarney Stone.
The counties we visit include Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Cork and Tipperary. For convenience, all of our August small-group tours depart from Dublin.
Soon, you'll understand our mission...
We Want You To Love Ireland As Much As We Do!

Friendly. Professional. Local. Our VagaGuide team will make your Ireland experience extraordinary.
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We offer a 100% departure guarantee for all scheduled tours from the moment at least two guests are booked.
☀️ Higher Temperatures Than Other Months
😌 Less Crowds Than Elsewhere In Europe
🎵 Culture & Music Festivalls
🚐 More Choice In Tour Departures
😋 Delicous Food & Harvest Season
