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7 Day World Tour of Ireland

How Much Fun Can 7 Days in Ireland Be?

Strap yourself in for a wild and adventurous tour of the west and southwest of Ireland.

If you have 7 days in Ireland, then our World Tour is perfect. You'll travel in style, laughing all the way. And, because this is a Vagabond Cultural Adventure, expect fresh air and physical activity alongside unforgettable history and culture.

Expect 7 days of challenging hikes, surf, sea kayaks and horseback-riding. Not forgetting the Cliffs of Moher, a cruise around the Skellig Islands, ancient ring forts, Killarney National Park and two nights of live music and pubs in Dingle.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just completed the 7 Day World Tour with Paddy, who was great. He shared stories and history and facts along the way ... The hotels were all really cute. And it was just the right mix of scheduled activities and reservations and free time ... I would highly recommend the company. And Paddy 😊" Guest Review - Aug 2023

🔄 TOUR DIRECTION: This tour itinerary can run in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction around Ireland.

From €1,867.50 pps* Single Supplement €295.00

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A €250 deposit per person is all we need to secure your tour online. All our departure dates are guaranteed.

**All tours are charged in EURO. Exchange rates quoted are online rates and may differ to the rate our payment partner Flywire and banks offer.

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10/10

Everything was very well organized, our guides were 11/10, and the sites were absolutely gorgeous! Hotels were comfortable and welcoming, food was amazing everywhere, and our guides did a great job ensuring everyone was having a great time - adding things to the itinerary, having suggestions, etc - while also remaining safe.

Katie, 22nd Jul 2023

Ireland 7 Day World Tour was amazing!

My friends and I recently returned from an amazing 7 Day World Tour around Ireland. This tour was beyond our expectations! All the guides were so knowledgeable about the history, the geography, geology, plants, birds and sea animals and of course, sports. They engaged with us and truly wanted us to have the best experience possible. In addition to seeing the sites listed on the tour, the Cliffs of Moher, Skellig Island, and Blarney Castle, we saw and experienced so much more. Our native Ireland guide, Tadhg, and driver, Brandon, took us to places few people have ever been while keeping up a friendly banter of which part of Ireland was yet the best to see. One day we took the van off-roading and had the most fabulous mountain top picnic with…

Laura Jo, 13th Jul 2023

The staff was extremely friendly and I felt like I was travelling with my best friend.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. As a solo traveler I was immediately put at ease and knew instantly that I had nothing to worry about. Our guide was not only knowledgeable about the topics he discussed but also shared personal stories which made it extra special.

Dana Copeland, 1st Jul 2023

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Vagabond 7 Day World Tour of Ireland

"KUDOS TO VAGABOND!"

A couple on a 7 day tour of Ireland at Cliffs of Moher

This was our first multiple day tour so when we starting searching we knew we didn’t want to be on a huge bus with lots of people. We couldn’t have made a better choice then Vagabond.

Both our guides Brian and Mark were just wonderful! They were personable, had great sense of humor, they were very informative and their singing was top notch!!

We loved the fact that we were able to go places that larger groups couldn’t we met so many amazing local people and stayed at some great places — even a castle!

We had a great group of just 15 people so we were able to get to know each other which was wonderful.

KATHY, MAY 2022

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Vagabond 7 Day World Tour of Ireland

"YOU WON'T REGRET IT"

Two tour guests with a Vagabond guide on a 7 day tour of Ireland

My mother and I had the dream trip to Ireland and got home just about a week ago.

Vagabond was fantastic to work with. Many tour options from active to more laid back. We chose the more active option.

Alan was a great tour guide on our off the beaten track adventure. There was a mix of lovely accommodations, most of them right on the water. We visited some lively towns and some that were tucked away.

Ireland is magical and I would highly recommend Vagabond Tours for your visit. You will not regret it.

KRISSY, JUNE 2022

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"TRIP OF A LIFETIME"

Blarney Castle tower a destination on a Vagabond 7 Day tour of Ireland

This was the trip of a lifetime.

Vagabond is an outstanding company that knows how to provide customers with extraordinary service and expertise.

The 7 Day World Tour was the perfect amount of days to travel and see lots of Southern Ireland.

The views are unmatched and the service is unbeatable.

DERRICK, JULY 2022

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Tour FAQs

Find answers to questions about the 7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland itinerary.

Is My Ireland Tour Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise?

Our most popular tour itineraries travel around Ireland in two directions; clockwise and counter-clockwise.

Apart from the direction, the itineraries are identical; both versions feature the same hotels, activities, guides, vehicles and pick-up/drop-off point in Dublin.

What Is A Boat Trip To The Skellig Islands Like?

Whether you're planning to land on Skellig Michael or simply cruise around both Skellig Islands, the boats you travel on will be similar in size and structure.

The boats are roughly 9 metres / 30 feet long. Though powerful, they are open-decked vessels with little or no protection for our guests from rain, waves and spray.

When & Where Do Vagabond/Driftwood Tours Depart From?

All 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:

Who Guides The Tours?

All of our tours are fully guided by our team of expert driver guides.

We call them VagaGuides.

What Activities Have Weight Limits?

We 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.

Are There Any Luggage Restrictions?

Yes, 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).

What Day Do Tours Return To Dublin?

To 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

Where Can I Do Laundry On Tour?

Serviced laundry facilities are available on tours that stay 2 nights in the following towns:

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Do All Hotels Provide Separate Bathrooms?

Yes, 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.

Where Is My Luggage Stored On Tour Vehicles?

The answer depends on which tour style you have chosen.

Driftwood vehicles have space for luggage onboard. Vagabond vehicles tow a trailer.

Hotels

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. No large, impersonal hotels here! Your tour will overnight in locally-owned establishments (in some cases for generations). Receive a heartfelt welcome, often from the hoteliers themselves.

The Armada Hotel

Get ready for a beautiful sunset and a memorable stay.

The Armada Hotel is beautifully located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dine in full view of Spanish Point beach. The menu at Aileen's Restauarnt features local food, artisan food producers and dishes with herbs and vegetables from the Armada Farm.

After dinner, kick back in front of a roaring fire at Johnny Burke's, the traditionally-themed pub.

A view of the armada in spanish point during the sunset with a view of the sea

View to the ocean from Aileen's Restaurant at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point

Dingle Skellig Hotel

Imagine waking up to a traditional Irish breakfast with spectacular views over Dingle Bay.

Now make that dream a reality at the Dingle Skellig Hotel.

Just a short stroll from the centre of Dingle town, this is the perfect base for enjoying the charms of Dingle and its wild and beautiful surrounding countryside.

The only dilemma facing you at the Dingle Skellig is whether to unwind in the bar first or soak in the rooftop hot tub!

Aerial view of Dingle Skellig Hotel in Ireland

Waiter and dining room with scenic view at Dingle Skellig Hotel in Ireland

The Moorings Hotel

Literally 30 seconds walk from the pier, The Moorings Guesthouse is well-named!

The Moorings lies at the heart of this tiny but characterful village in remote West Kerry.

Gerard and Patricia Kennedy’s warm welcome and delicious home-cooked food is a great way to end a day’s adventuring.

There’s simply nowhere better to base yourself when you are exploring the Ring of Kerry with Vagabond & Driftwood Small-Group Tours.

The exterior front view of the Moorings Guesthouse directly across from the harbour

The interior design of a double room in the Moorings Guesthouse

Coachman's Townhouse

You just can’t beat Irish hospitality!

The Jones family have been welcoming guests to The Coachmans Townhouse since 1969.

The Coachmans is located at the heart of the small town of Kenmare. When you stay here with Vagabond & Driftwood Tours, speciality shops, music venues and great restaurants are only a few footsteps away.

Music-lovers, take note that the pub in the Coachmans frequently hosts live performances by traditional musicians. Not to be missed!

The interior design of a double room in The Coachmans

Gougane Barra Hotel

Gougane Barra Hotel is a family-run establishment, spectacularly located in Cork, on the edge of a lake.

Rob discovered this magical place on the very first Vagabond tour, way back in 2002!

Neil and Katy Lucey's hotel has been delighting our tour guests ever since.

Many of our Vagabond and Driftwood Tours visit Gougane Barra when passing through the southwest.

A view of the gougane barra church from across the lake

A group of guests standing outside the church in gougane barra

Macroom Castle Hotel

Expect a warm Irish welcome at the Castle Hotel in Cork.

This comfortable hotel has been managed by the Buckley family for 3 generations.

It's a great place to unwind after a full day of adventures on Vagabond & Driftwood tours.

The exterior of Castle Hotel lit up as darkness falls on Macroom

The interior design of a triple room in the Castle Hotel with a breakfast displayed also in the room

Inclusions

All Vagabond tours are flexible. Your 7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland 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.

What's included in your trip

An off the beaten track adventure in 4x4 VagaTron tour vehicle
The services of a highly-trained and professional VagaGuide tour guide
7 full days on tour
6 nights' accommodation
6 delicious and filling hot Irish breakfasts
Most daily activities and visits (see Tour Options for extras)
Entrance into the magnificent Blarney Castle and Gardens
Entrance into the epic Rock of Cashel
A working sheep farm experience
Shannon ferry tickets

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.

** Cash is required for this activity. No card payment available.

Flexible and optional activities on tour

Surf Lesson in Kerry**
€35.00
2 hour surf lesson on Castlegregory beach in Kerry. Cash required.
Horseback Riding in Dingle**
€50.00
Ride a horse along a beach or up a mountain in Dingle. Cash required.
Boat Trip in Dingle Bay
€10.00
Harbour cruise around scenic Dingle Bay.
Sea Kayaking Dingle
€55.00
A guided sea kayaking session around beautiful Dingle Bay.
Traditional Rowing**
€35.00
Row a traditional Naomhóg boat in Dingle Bay. Cash required.
Dingle Sea Safari
€65.00
Guided sea safari around the Dingle Peninsula by high-speed open boat.
Golf in Dingle
Variable
Play 18 holes at Dingle’s links course. All day activity.
Bike Hire in Killarney**
€40.00
Explore Killarney National Park by bike on roads & paths. Cash required.
Skellig Islands Cruise
€50.00
Cruise around Skellig Michael and Little Skellig. 2hr 30 mins.

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Ride horses along a wild beach on your active adventure tour of Ireland

Ride a horse along a wild Irish beach

Vagabond tour group on bikes and ready to go cycling in Killarney National Park, Ireland

Take a bike tour of Killarney National Park

Scenic church and reflection of blue sky, clouds and mountains in the lake at Gougane Barra, Ireland

Discover hidden gems like Gougane Barra in West Cork

A group of kayakers paddling out of a sea cave in Dingle Bay, Ireland

Sea kayak across Dingle bay to explore caves

A boat in front of Little Skellig island off the coast of Ireland

Cruise the remote and dramatic Skellig Islands

Group hiking in Annascaul valley, Dingle peninsula

Hike the steep glaciated valley of Annascaul on the Dingle Peninsula

VagaTron tour vehicle at Lough Annascaul on the Dingle peninsula

Go off the beaten track on the Wild Atlantic Way in Clare, Cork and Kerry

Vagabond group dancing around the Uragh stone circle

Dance around mysterious Megalithic Uragh stone circle

Vagabond VagaTron Tour Vehicle and group posing at Rossbeigh in Kerry

Go off road in your 4x4 VagaTron tour vehicle at our favourite secret spots

Visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way

The Rock of Cashel pictured from a distance

Admire Celtic crosses and ruined cathedrals at medieval Rock of Cashel.

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7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland Intro & Highlights

Explore dramatic coastal scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way touring route, not least the majestic Cliffs of Moher.
Flexible adventure options like a guided bike tour, a sea safari, cold water surfing or guided sea kayaking.
Mix off the beaten track destinations, like Valentia Island, with must-see sites, like the Blarney Stone.
Deep dive into Irish history at castle ruins, ring forts, battle sites and mysterious Stone Age stone circles.
Hop on a boat tour around the spectacular Skellig Islands, one of Ireland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
See two of Ireland’s most distinctive National Parks; Killarney and The Burren.
Catch traditional Irish music performances in lively and authentic towns like Dingle and Kenmare.

Day 1: Cliffs of Moher & The Burren

Begin your cultural adventure from Dublin heading to Clare via Galway.

Galway is known as ‘the city of the tribes’, located where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Spot black-hulled, red-sailed Hooker boats and picturesque Dunguaire Castle on the shores of Galway Bay.
Hold onto your hat! It’s the world famous Cliffs of Moher (Fee Included). These majestic 700ft (215m) high sea cliffs have the power to dazzle all comers.

Accommodation tonight is at The Armada Hotel.

The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.

Two young female guests pose at the Cliffs of Moher

Vagabond tour group behind a dry stone wall with a VagaTron tour vehicle behind

Day 2: Sheep Farm Tour & Hike Or Surfing

Arrive in Kerry in style, by taking a ferry across the broadest, longest river in Ireland (Fee Included).
Visit a working Irish sheep farm (Fee Included). This experience occurs on Day 1 for some departures.
Option for a surf session on one of Ireland's most gorgeous beaches (Tour Option).
Hike the steep, glaciated valley of Annascaul, then hear the extraordinary tale of explorer Tom Crean at the South Pole Inn.
Roll into bustling Dingle - just in time for a creamy pint of Guinness!

Accommodation tonight is at Dingle Skellig Hotel.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Group hiking in Annascaul valley on the Dingle peninsual

Brightly painted blue exterior of Murphy's ice cream parlour in Dingle, Ireland

Day 3: Free Time To Explore Dingle

Get set for jaw-dropping natural scenery this morning on the Slea Head Drive.

The afternoon is yours to design. Relax and soak up Dingle’s charms with quality downtime or the following optional activities.

TOUR OPTIONS (Choose A, B, C, D, E or F):

A. Go horseback-riding on a beach or up a mountain.
B. Tour scenic Dingle Bay on a boat trip.
C. Guided sea kayaking on Dingle Bay.
D. Guided rowing experience in a traditional Naomhóg boat.
E. Guided sea safari around the Dingle Peninsula in a high speed rib. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
F. Golfers will enjoy Dingle’s 18-hole links course. All day activity.

Accommodation tonight is at Dingle Skellig Hotel.

Group of Vagabond guests waving their paddles while sitting in kayaks on a slipway

Five happy Vagabond tour guests toast the camera with pints of stout in a pub in Ireland - cheers!

Day 4: Bike Tour Of Killarney National Park

Guided cycling tour of spectacular Killarney National Park (Tour Option).
Alternatively, explore Killarney National Park on foot, including elegant Muckross House and Gardens.
Go offroad in your 4x4 VagaTron tour vehicle to a secret panoramic viewpoint above the Ring of Kerry.
Capture crystal clear views of the Milky Way in Kerry's International Dark Sky Reserve.

Accommodation tonight is at The Moorings Portmagee.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

Vagabond group waving at a scenic location

Happy Vagabond tour guests wearing cycling helmets and jumping in Ireland

Day 5: Skellig Islands Boat Tour Or Island Hike

Have your sea legs? Weather behaving? Seize the opportunity for a boat trip around the Skellig Islands (Tour Option). Departures are weather dependent and seasonal (mid-May to mid-Sept). Boats are small, cabin conditions are rough and wet; sea legs are definitely required.
Alternatively, hike Valentia Island for stunning Atlantic Ocean views.
Catch authentic traditional Irish music and outstanding local food in lively Kenmare.

Accommodation tonight is at The Coachman's Townhouse.

The average driving time today is 2 hours.

Three Vagabond passengers jump for joy on Bray Head in Kerry

A man on the Skellig Island cruise looking from the boat at Skellig Michael

Day 6: Beara Peninsula Wilderness In West Cork

This morning, we head out onto the Beara, a wild peninsula split between the counties of Cork and Kerry.

Explore the mysteries an ancient stone circle at Uragh.
Gaze down over the scenic Healy Pass – Ireland's twistiest mountain road.
Hike Bullig Bay for views of Bere Island and picnic opportunities at historic Dunboy Castle.

Accommodation tonight is at The Gougane Barra Hotel or The Castle Hotel Macroom.

The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.

View over Allihies on the Beara Peninsula from the Copper Mines

VagaTron tour vehicle on the scenic Healy Pass

Day 7: Kiss The Blarney Stone & Rock Of Cashel

Turning homeward, your tour will visit Cork and Tipperary before returning to Dublin.

Discover pure tranquility on a hike through Gougane Barra Forest Park.
Kiss the Blarney Stone amidst the lush surroundings of Blarney Castle Gardens (Fee Included).
Self-guided tour of the monastic site at Rock of Cashel (Fee Included).

The average driving time today is 4 hours 30 minutes.

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Who Guides The Tours?

What Activities Have Weight Limits?

Are There Any Luggage Restrictions?

What Day Do Tours Return To Dublin?

Where Can I Do Laundry On Tour?

Do All Hotels Provide Separate Bathrooms?

Where Is My Luggage Stored On Tour Vehicles?

The Armada Hotel

Dingle Skellig Hotel

The Moorings Hotel

Coachman's Townhouse

Gougane Barra Hotel

Macroom Castle Hotel

7 Day Vagabond World Tour of Ireland Intro & Highlights

Day 1: Cliffs of Moher & The Burren

Day 2: Sheep Farm Tour & Hike Or Surfing

Day 3: Free Time To Explore Dingle

Day 4: Bike Tour Of Killarney National Park

Day 5: Skellig Islands Boat Tour Or Island Hike

Day 6: Beara Peninsula Wilderness In West Cork

Day 7: Kiss The Blarney Stone & Rock Of Cashel

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