Wild Irish Rover 8 Day Tour of Ireland

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• Connemara to Clare, Kerry to West Cork – this 8 day tour of Ireland visits the incredible highlights of the Wild Atlantic Way.
• The choice is yours! Options for horse-riding, sea kayaking, biking and even surfing.
• Be amazed by Irish history. Visit ancient stone circles, castle ruins and Celtic ring forts.
• 1st time visitors to Ireland will love experiences like the Cliffs of Moher and a visit to Blarney Castle, to kiss the Blarney Stone.
• Take a boat trip around the magical Skellig Islands and enjoy a castle hotel stay. This 8 day tour is guaranteed to be an unforgetable Ireland holiday!

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Begin your cultural adventure from the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin at 8.30am.

• From Dublin to Galway, we aim for ‘the city of the tribes’ - Galway; it’s atmospheric, it’s buzzy and it’s full of tasty food options.
• Sheep shearing and sheepdog demo on the mountainous shores of Killary Fjord (sheep demo may happen later in tour).
• Hike Diamond Hill for phenomenal views of Connemara.
• There’s a quick photo stop at Kylemore Abbey – one of Ireland’s most scenic historic buildings.
• You'll feel like royalty with a sumptuous dinner and atmospheric overnight stay at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel.

The average driving time today is 5 hours.

Our tour follows along the Wild Atlantic Way from Connemara down to Clare.

• Guided tour of 16th century Aughnanure Castle.
• Marvel at dry stone walls and ancient dolmens in the Burren National Park.
• We'll have a perfect photo opportunity at coastal Dunguaire Castle, just outside the pretty village of Kinvara.
• See the world famous Cliffs of Moher.
• Accommodation tonight is at Spanish Point House.

The average driving time today is 4 hours.

Starting the day in Clare, we'll reach Kerry and the Dingle peninsula by the afternoon.

• Take a ferry across the mouth of the Shannon – the longest river in Ireland.
• Optional surf session on one of Ireland's most gorgeous beaches (Tour Option - €40 per person).
• Hike a steep, glaciated valley at Annascaul for gorgeous views.
• Refresh yourself with an ice cold pint at the historic South Pole Inn.
• Your overnight stay is at either the ​Dingle Skellig​ Hotel or ​Dingle Bay Hotel​.

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.

• Explore Dingle Bay by sea kayak (Tour Option - €50 per person) or traditional Naomhóg rowing boat (Tour Option - €25 per person).
• Horse ride along a beach or up a mountain near Ventry (Tour Option - €45 per person).
• Don’t miss an Irish traditional music session in one of Dingle's lively pubs.
• Free time to experience the authentic craft studios and fantastic food scene in Dingle.
• Your accommodation is once again at the ​Dingle Skellig​ Hotel or the ​Dingle Bay Hotel​.

The average driving time today is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Move from Dingle to Portmagee across the Iveragh peninsula.

• Explore the nature and history of Killarney National Park on a guided bike tour (Tour Option - €30 per person).
• Believe your eyes at the magical yew tree growing in the centre of ruined Muckross Abbey.
• Go offroading along a white sand beach or to a panoramic viewpoint above the Ring of Kerry.
• Crystal clear views of the Milky Way in Kerry's International Dark Sky Reserve
• Accommodation and dining tonight is in the comfort of ​The Moorings Guesthouse in Portmagee​.

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.

• Boat trip option around both Skellig Islands to experience seabirds and amazing history (Tour Option - €40 per person).
• Hike Valentia Island to Bray Head for stunning Atlantic ocean views.
• Catch authentic traditional Irish music and outstanding local food in quaint Kenmare.
• Your accommodation tonight is at ​the Coachmans Townhouse​ in the centre of town.

The average driving time today is 2 hours.

Expect rugged roads and superb scenery today as you journey from Kenmare to West Cork.

• Dance around a mysterious stone circle on the wild Beara peninsula.
• Put your tour vehicle through its paces while offroading at an abandoned copper mine.
• Wind up the scenic Healy Pass – Ireland's bendiest road.
• Unearth the incredible history of ruined Dunboy Castle on a coastal hike.
• Accommodation tonight is at either the ​Gougane Barra Hotel​, or ​the West Cork Hotel.

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.

• Trace the River Lee passing through scenic Irish countryside.
• Kiss the Blarney Stone amidst the lush surroundings of Blarney Castle Gardens.
• Imagine saints and scholars on a self-guided tour of the epic Rock of Cashel.
• Lush rolling hills and patchwork farmland as we traverse Ireland's Hidden Heartlands towards Dublin.
• Farewells for your new Vagabond friends back in Dublin between 5-6pm.

The average driving time today is 4 hours and 30 minutes.