


Head north on our most active adventure tour yet!
Spend 7 days on an unforgettable adventure vacation in Ireland. Go cliff hiking, trail biking, horseback-riding and sea kayaking on your way around the rugged countryside of Northern Ireland and the northwest.
You’re about to uncover the wonders of the Giant’s Causeway, the wild beaches of Donegal, the craic in Westport and the fascinating history of Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
Jump aboard!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "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
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
Find answers to questions about the 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure Tour itinerary.
Travel light.
That's the one travel tip that we hear again and again from guests on our tours.
Read MoreAll of our tours leave from our pick-up/drop-off point at the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin.
Our pick-up times from the Grand Canal Hotel vary by tour:
Read MoreAll of our tours are fully guided by our team of expert driver guides.
We call them VagaGuides.
Read MoreWe always put guest safety first on Vagabond Cultural Adventures.
For this reason, when engaging in kayaking and horseback-riding activities, the following personal weight limits apply:
🐴 Horseback-Riding
Male weight limit: 238lbs / 17 stone / 108kg
Female weight limit: 225lbs / 16 stone / 102kg
🛶 Kayaking
Per person Double Kayak weight limit: 110kg / 17.5 stone / 245lbs
Total Double Kayak weight limit for 2 guests: 190kg / 30 stone / 420lbs
Per person Single Kayak weight limit: 92kg / 14.5 stone / 200lbs.
Similar Questions
Each day on tour, you will be on the road and checked out of your hotel between 8.45am-9.30am.
That time will vary and depend each day on a number of factors.
Read MoreYes, we do operate a limit on luggage.
Owing to the compact nature of our small-group tour vehicles, your luggage limit is one suitcase per person (no bigger than 30” or 75cm along their longest side).
Read MoreTo help you plan your return flights, here are the days and times that our tours return to Dublin.
The return point for all tours is Dublin's Grand Canal Hotel
Read MoreYes, all hotel rooms on Vagabond and Driftwood Tours of Ireland are ensuite.
Expect your own separate bathroom with toilet, sink and shower and/or bath.
Similar QuestionsThe answer depends on which tour style you have chosen.
Driftwood vehicles have space for luggage onboard. Vagabond vehicles tow a trailer.
Read MoreA 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, once owned by none other than Winston Churchill.
Ideally situated midway between Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway, the Londonderry Arms is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful region.
Sit back and relax in front of an open log fire, bask in breathtaking scenery and a unique atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Originally built in 1899, Bishop's Gate occupies an historic building in the centre of Derry/Londonderry.
Our lucky Vagabond and Driftwood guests who stay here tend to love the blend of stunning Edwardian architecture with stylish rooms.
Historical Derry/Londonderry is a fully walled city in Northern Ireland.
It is famous for its intact walls, featuring 7 gates; hence the name Bishop's Gate!
If you’re a beach lover, you’re in for a treat at Arnolds Hotel.
Here on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way, you can do as little — or as much — as you like.
Curl up by an open fire, then relax with a drink in the hotel bar.
Alternatively enjoy the many craft shops, bars, cafes and watersport opportunities on your doorstep..
Enjoy the charms of Donegal town at the comfortable Abbey Hotel.
Relax in superbly appointed bedrooms before savouring delicious food and lively traditional Irish music performances.
You're guaranteed a warm Irish welcome at the Abbey!
Situated in the heart of the Moy Valley, the 4 star Mount Falcon Estate offers 100 acres of magical woodlands to add to the adventure of the day.
If you have time, make sure you experience the hotel's spa and a falconry experience
This Victorian Gothic manor house was originally built as a wedding gift.
It's widely recognised as one of the the most romantic historic hotels in Ireland; perfect if you have an anniversary while on tour.
The Wyatt is a charming hotel located at the heart of Westport town.
Grab a snack in the upmarket brasserie, enjoy live music in a traditional Irish bar or dine in the hotel's award winning restaurant.
We chose the Wyatt as the final night destination for guests on our 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure Tour.
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. Please read the Activities & Fitness FAQs for further information.
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.
Begin your Northern Ireland cultural and adventure tour in Dublin, bound for Belfast and Northern Ireland.
It's Day 1, so let's hike! Slieve Gullion mountain features Ireland's highest passage tomb at the summit.
In Belfast, choose from the following activities:
TOUR OPTIONS (Choose A, B, C)
Accommodation tonight is at The Londonderry Arms.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
Experience one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives: the Causeway Coastal Route.
Hike the stunning Causeway Coast Way to the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site (Fee Included).
Raise a glass of Irish whiskey at Bushmills, the oldest licensed distillery in the world (Tour Option).
Travel back in time with a photo stop at the clifftop ruins of Dunluce Castle.
Accommodation tonight is at The Bishop's Gate Hotel.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
Guided walking tour of Derry/Londonderry, Ireland’s historic walled city (Fee Included).
Panoramic vistas await you from the top of Grianán of Aileach, a Celtic stone ringfort.
Take your pick from these active options in beautifully remote north Donegal:
TOUR OPTIONS (Choose A, B, C)
Accommodation tonight is at Arnolds Hotel Dunfanaghy.
The average driving time today is 2 hours.
Explore Donegal with flexible activity options in of Ireland's most beautiful regions.
Watch for wild deer in Glenveagh National Park with the choice of an historic castle tour (Tour Option).
Visit Doe Castle, beautifully located on the shores of Sheephaven Bay.
Take a scenic drive and hike to the stunning cliffs at Horn Head.
Enjoy live traditional music in Donegal town.
Accommodation tonight is at The Abbey Hotel.
The average driving time today is 2 hours.
Starting with wild beaches and sea cliffs in Donegal, the tour moves into Sligo and Mayo.
Hike towering sea cliffs at Slieve League or take a boat trip (Tour Option).
Take a scenic hike in Sligo
Encounter inspiration for the magical poetry of WB Yeats at blissful Glencar Waterfall.
Accommodation tonight is at The Mount Falcon Estate & Spa.
On the 6th day of your epic Ireland adventure tour, you will move into northwest Mayo, experiencing Ireland’s true wild areas – from national parks to the rugged coast.
Wild hike in the dramatically remote Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park.
Bike the Great Western Greenway trail for epic views of Croagh Patrick, Achill Island and Clew Bay (Tour Option).
Jump onto a trusty steed to explore Mayo on a guided horseback ride (Tour Option).
Dip into the colourful pub scence of Westport, for foodie delights and traditional Irish music.
Accommodation tonight is at The Wyatt Hotel.
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...
Wake up in Westport for a stroll around one of Ireland's most atmospheric towns, soaking in the culture and colour.
Lose a sin with every step as you hike the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. You'll be following the ancient route taken by pilgrims and the views are breathtaking.
Unearth the largest prehistoric road in Europe at Corlea trackway, over 2100 years old.
Disembark your Vagabond tour vehicle back at the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin between 5-6pm.
The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.