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👊🏻 Go On, Let's Book It

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.

💚 Our Guests Love Us!

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"book your vagabond tour asap"
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Do yourself a favor, and book your Vagabond tour ASAP!

The magical, informative, enchanting, incredible journey that my family and I were able to experience because of Vagabond was truly incredible. We made life-long memories that I will cherish always.

I will be booking a return trip as soon as we can make it back; we fell in love with magical Ireland. This is by far the best tour we’ve ever been on. You will NOT be disappointed!”

April M, GUEST 2025
"once in a lifetime trip"
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I usually would not write a review about a trip but this one was different and I need to express the kind of tour company Vagabond is.

The whole trip was amazing!.We were a group of 9 friends that overtook the bus! LOL. By the end, we were one Big Happy Group of 15.We were on roads the big buses could not go and experienced the most outstanding sights and tours.

Just take the leap and take any of the tours with Vagabond, its more then well worth the trip!

MARLA, GUEST 2025
"a wonderful experience"
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Our family’s Vagabond Adventure tour was a fantastic experience! A smaller vehicle allow for lots of visits to unique and beautiful spots (even some off-roading!) away from the tourist path.

Our guide was ultra-knowledgeable, fun and tailored activities to meet each person in the group. Challenging, fun hikes and outings each day left everyone feeling exhilarated.

Our teens cried at the end because they loved the trip and our small group so much! Highly, highly recommend.

MEGAN, GUEST 2025
Why Is August In Ireland So Magical?
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10% OFF ALL 5, 7 & 8 DAY AUGUST VAGABOND TOURS
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IDEAL CONDITIONS TO EXPLORE
LONG DAYLIGHT HOURS
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CONNECT WITH NATURE
TAKE BEAUTIFUL HIKES
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THE BEST WEATHER
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EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
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IRISH SUMMER VIBES

August - What To Expect

Longer Days

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.

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Warm Weather

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.

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Uncrowded Destinations

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!

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Extra Value

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.

August In Ireland With Vagabond Tours

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Where Will You Go?

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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!

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Fully-Guided

Friendly. Professional. Local. Our VagaGuide team will make your Ireland experience extraordinary.

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5-Star Rated

Confirmed guests continue to leave five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Trustpilot. Don't take our word for it!

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100% Guaranteed

We offer a 100% departure guarantee for all scheduled tours from the moment at least two guests are booked.

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Why August is Awesome 🌞

☀️ Higher Temperatures Than Other Months

😌 Less Crowds Than Elsewhere In Europe

🎵 Culture & Music Festivalls

🚐 More Choice In Tour Departures

😋 Delicous Food & Harvest Season

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