


If you’ve been looking for the perfect active vacation in Ireland, then stop searching.
This National Geographic award-winning, 8 day tour visits western and southern Ireland. Expect Irish history, culture, and bracing adventure activities, such as hiking, biking, horse-riding, sea kayaking and surfing.
You will stay in an authentic Irish castle, visit ancient Celtic forts, kiss the Blarney Stone and take a boat trip around the Skellig Islands.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The experience was incredible. There were 10 people on our tour and it never felt crowded. We were able to do things on our own or as a group... Our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, very accommodating, and flexible with the schedule... It was nice not having to plan transport or food for most of the trip. We were able to sit back and enjoy Ireland." Guest Review - October 2022.
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All Vagabond tours are flexible. Your 8 Day Vagabond Wild Irish Rover Tour 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.
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.
I can't even begin to describe how amazing this tour was...
This company is beyond excellent, the employees/guides are extremely dedicated to you.
The tour I took (8-day Vagabond Wild Irish Small Group Tour) is fast-paced and exciting without being rushed. You see many Ireland highlights ("touristy" places) and many hidden gems.
If you want a guided tour of Ireland, you'd be crazy not to book it with Vagabond, in my opinion.
PROMISEDLAND84, MARCH 2022
Just the right amount of variety, fun, and adventure.
The tour included scenic hikes, excellent accommodations, great food, and fun all along the way. It was long enough to feel like we had "gotten away" for a bit, and there was so much variety in our activities we never tired of it.
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, helping us all feel comfortable from the start.
I definitely recommend Vagabond, regardless of which if their tours you choose!
CURLYGIRLZMOM, JUNE 2022
Our family (with adult children) just finished the 8 day Wild Irish tour with Eamonn as our guide - it was FANTASTIC!
Eamonn was so fun, kind, knowledgeable and worked hard to give us the the best, customized experience. He took great care of all of us! Accommodations, food, pubs, music and activities were fantastic. All our expectations were exceeded.
We loved the active part of the tour - all the walks, hikes, biking in Killarney National Park - plus members of group golfed, ocean kayaked and rode a horse.
The weather was beautiful - amazing countryside and amiable people.
ALICE, JUNE 2022
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!
What makes Abbeyglen great is that it is a hotel that is marinated in character, charm, warmth and friendliness.
It offers hospitality second to none where all our guests are treated to real Irish traditional hospitality that is accompanied by luxury, comfort, great food and entertainment.
Named for the Spanish Armada — shipwrecked here in 1588 — and beautifully located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a stay at the Armada Hotel is a sensory journey, with all the best sounds, sights and flavours of Ireland on offer. The village of Spanish Point, where the Armada is located, epitomises what the Wild Atlantic Way touring route is all about - vast skies, wild sandy beaches and breathtaking Atlantic sunsets. Taste locally-sourced food at the Armada, your perfect base for the nearby Cliffs of Moher and the rest of West Clare's attractions.
Located on the shores of Dingle Bay, enjoy breath-taking views across the countryside from Dingle Skellig Hotel. Just a short stroll from the town, you will enjoy the excellent facilities as well as the unique atmosphere. The perfect base to unwind after a long day exploring the Dingle Peninsula. Enjoy your breakfast or dinner whilst admiring the spectacular Dingle Bay.
Nestled into the picturesque seafront of Portmagee, the Moorings Guesthouse overlooks the village’s busy working harbour. Just 30 seconds walk from the pier, where boats leave for the Skelligs every morning, and right at the heart of village life, there’s simply nowhere more convenient to base yourself when you stay in Portmagee. Gerard and Patricia Kennedy’s warm and genuine welcome is a great way to end a good day’s adventuring.
The Jones family have been welcoming visitors to The Coachmans Townhouse Hotel for generations. Excellent location on Henry St, in the heart of day and nightlife where speciaity shops and award winning restaurants are plentiful. The Coachmans Bar is noted for its Irish Whiskey collection and is part of the Wild Atlantic Way whiskey trail. High class quality Irish music can be enjoyed during dinner in a casual setting.
Gougane Barra Hotel is fifth generation family run hotel on the edge of Gougane Barra Lake run by Neil And Katy Lucey. They are tucked away in the mountains in a hidden and romantic glaciated valley in the South West of Ireland. The rooms either look out on the stunning lake or give great mountain views. The hotel is surrounded by forest with walking trails beginning at the front door.
The Buckley family extend a warm Irish welcome to the Castle Hotel in Macroom. This charming establishment has been in their capable hands for over 70 years (spanning three generations). The traditional market town of Macroom is nestled midway between Cork city and Killarney in Kerry. It offers the ideal base to explore southwest Ireland.
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Begin your cultural adventure from the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin at 8.30am.
The average driving time today is 5 hours.
Our tour follows along the Wild Atlantic Way from Connemara down to Clare.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
Starting the day in Clare, we'll reach Kerry and the Dingle peninsula by the afternoon.
The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Discover Dingle, one of Ireland's most exciting small towns, with plentiful activity options and down time.
The average driving time today is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Move from Dingle to Portmagee across the Iveragh peninsula.
The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes
Explore amazing adventure options off the Iveragh peninsula before ending an active day in Kenmare.
The average driving time today is 2 hours.
Expect rugged roads and superb scenery today as you journey from Kenmare to West Cork.
The average driving time today is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Before we say goodbye back in Dublin, we'll catch some tour highlights travelling from Cork via Tipperary.
The average driving time today is 4 hours and 30 minutes.