


Head north, tour Belfast to Donegal to Sligo and Mayo via Giant's Causeway. This is our most immersive Northern Ireland adventure vacation! Spend 7 days on an unforgettable active holiday in Ireland.
Combine Northern Ireland’s stunning coastline with the wild outdoors of the northwest and the cities of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Hike the Causeway Coast, kayak the secret beaches of Donegal before biking and horseback-riding in Mayo.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "From the moment we got on the tour bus we knew we were in for an incredible experience... The hiking was beautiful and so was the food. A trip of a lifetime and we’ll be back!" Guest Review, August 2022
If you’re comparing tours of different regions around Ireland, be sure check out our 6 Day Ancient Ireland Tour.
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All Vagabond tours are flexible. Your 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure is no different.
Unmissable activities are included. Where there are great options, we’ve left the final decision up to you. Feel free to choose your evening meals and lunches. All additional tour options are marked clearly below.
Brexit Notice: Please note all tours travelling into Northern Ireland will continue to run as normal and scheduled. Please contact us with any direct concerns you may have.
All details of prices and suppliers listed here are correct at time of publication. Our suppliers occasionally increase prices for optional tour activities during the touring season. This is a rare occurence. In the unlikely event of a major price increase, we will do our utmost to update you.
Vagabond is the best way to tour Ireland! I keep coming back because it's a guaranteed good time 🙂
Every day is filled with fun outdoor activities, beautiful beaches and gardens, sweet adorable animals, fascinating culture and history, delicious farm-to-table food, Irish trad music, clean and comfortable hotels.
Highlights for me were hiking the Antrim Coast, exploring the stone ringfort, Grianan of Aileach, and Titanic Belfast.
Our group of Americans, British and Canadian (me) quickly bonded over shared interests and we had a great camaraderie.
BLUE GREEN SURF, JULY 2022
This company does a great job...
Fun and knowledgeable staff, small group sizes, itineraries that aren't possible on a large coach bus, and busy, but not too busy, off-the-beaten path experiences.
Both our guides were gifted at "reading the room" and tailoring the days to our group (and the weather).
I highly recommend Vagabond!
KBW10072003, MAY 2022
It's hard to say what my favorite part of the tour was...
Every day was fantastic and a new adventure!
If you’re looking for a small-group tour that’s adventurous, takes you to places no other tour company does, want to have a ton of fun and learn the history and wonderful fables of Ireland, then I can’t recommend Vagabond highly enough.
I will surely return for tour #3.
JANE, SEPT 2021
A hot shower after a mountain hike. A real fire. A pint. We assure you that wherever you stay with us, you’ll love it.
We put great effort into selecting accommodation on Vagabond tours. Your tour will overnight in locally-owned establishments (in some cases for generations). Receive a heartfelt welcome, often from the hoteliers themselves. No hotel chains here!
A warm welcome awaits you at the Londonderry Arms Hotel which was once owned by Sir Winston Churchill. Ideally situated about midway between Titanic Belfast the The Giant’s Causeway. It is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful region and viewing it’s breath-taking scenery. Sit back and relax in front of the open log fires which contribute to the hotel’s unique atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Bishop’s Gate Hotel is perfectly positioned within the historic city walls at the heart of Derry/Londonderry’s Cathedral Quarter. Built in 1899, this historic building has been recently converted into a boutique hotel, blending stunning Edwardian architecture and stylish rooms. The personal service pays homage to the rich heritage of the building, while exceeding the contemporary needs and desires of our lucky Vagabond and Driftwood guests who get to stay here.
Directly opposite the beach with stunning views of Horn Head and Sheephaven Bay, Arnolds Hotel, a fourth generation family owned hotel is situated in the lively seaside village of Dunfanaghy on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way. At Arnolds you can do as little or as much as you might like – curl up by the open fires and relax with a creamy pint of Guinness or enjoy the many craft shops, bars, cafes.
The Abbey Hotel is located in the centre of historic Donegal town in Ireland’s northwest. This is a wonderful base to enjoy the beautiful northwest region with Vagabond & Driftwood Tours. Take a stunning coastal drive, explore nearby beaches and other amazing sights along the Wild Atlantic Way touring route. We highly recommend a visit to Slieve League, the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe, only a stone’s throw away along Donegal’s rugged coast line.
Situated in the heart of the Moy Valley on the banks of the River Moy, the 4 star Mount Falcon Estate and Hotel offers 100 acres of magical woodlands. The Estate is perfectly located for exploring The Wild Atlantic Way. Originally constructed as a wedding gift, this Victorian Gothic manor house exudes understated elegance and is widely recognised as the most romantic house in Ireland.
The Wyatt is a charming 3* boutique hotel located in the heart of glorious Westport town boasting a renowned welcoming atmosphere popular with visitors and locals alike. Westport has it all; magnificent landscape, beautiful scenery, shopping, nightlife, leisure activities, blue flag beaches, a world famous mountain, gourmet dining and much much more!
Experience the staggering beauty of Donegal, the Antrim Coast, the Giant’s Causeway, and the wealth of history and culture in Northern Ireland’s greatest cities. This is an in-depth north-western and Northern Ireland tour with plenty of adventure activities thrown in for good measure!
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Begin your Northern Ireland cultural and adventure tour in Dublin, on our Vagabond 4x4 Mercedes minivan, bound for Belfast and Northern Ireland.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
On this second day of your Northern Ireland adventure tour, you will follow the Causeway Coastal Route from majestic Antrim to historic Derry/Londonderry.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
Spend some time in Derry/Londonderry, exploring the city’s famous walls and learning its history before entering the wilds of Donegal.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
Explore Donegal with flexible activity options in of Ireland's most beautiful regions.
The average driving time today is 2 hours.
Starting with wild beaches and sea cliffs in Donegal, the tour moves into Sligo and Mayo.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
On the 6th day of your epic North of Ireland adventure, you will move along northwest Mayo, experiencing Ireland’s true wild areas – from national parks to the rugged coast.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
There are still shenanigans to be had on the last day of your Northern Ireland adventure tour as we take the [very] scenic route to Dublin from Mayo via Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
The average driving time today is 4 hours and 30 minutes.