


Embark on the ultimate tour of Ireland, writing your own story as you explore the culture and landscapes of each region you visit. Choose optional adventure activities each day, like hiking, biking and horseback-riding. Your step count is going to be off the charts!
If you have 2 weeks to spend in Ireland, this is the very best way to do it! Fall in love with the Cliffs of Moher, rugged Connemara, the Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"We have just completed a fabulous 12 day tour around Ireland... The scenery is spectacular... gave us unbelievably amazing views along rugged coasts... We cycled, did horseback riding on the beach, boated on the wild Atlantic, watched a brilliant display of sheep herding and so much more." Genuine Review via TripAdvisor, Oct 2022
All Vagabond tours are flexible. Your 12 Day Vagabond Great Irish 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.
Going to Ireland has been a dream of mine since I was young. Doing a group tour held little interest for me as I didn't want to sit on a large bus merely moving from point A to B, only to disembark to walk 50 feet to take some quick pictures. I wanted my days spent exploring the beautiful country outside - hiking, picnicking, and bare feet in the sand type of trip...
I was thrilled to find Vagabond Tours! The 12 Day tour exceeded my expectations. The lodgings ranged from quaint historic hotels to a grand castle. Hikes, sea side walks, castles, abbeys, estates (with a side trip to Muckross Abbey on my request to see the Yew tree!!).
I highly recommend Vagabond to anyone wanting "more" from their trip. They will not disappoint you.
TREDHART, JULY 2022
Don’t miss this trip. Since you are going to be seeing Ireland; why not the 12 day?
I was a sIngle, retired lady looking to see Ireland and be active and not sit on a bus with 50 people. This trip exceeded my expectations.
Our Tour guide Dave challenged us every day with a hike but also listened to our ideas and would change plans if we all wanted to do something different. He was so accommodating.
The 11 people who joined me in the van for the tour ranged from 17-71. All of us had an amazing time. Dave is #1!
DIANA, JUNE 2022
My sister and I originally planned to go on the Rick Steves tour but when we found Vagabond we quickly changed our minds. Good thing too, because this 12-day adventure was perfect!
We couldn't have asked for a better tour group or a more experienced tour guide. Sean made a point to get to know everyone and kept us all entertained throughout our trip with his stories.
What my sister and I loved most about this tour was that it was off the beaten path. Yes, we went to touristy spots, but for the most part, we went to areas that not even the locals had been to. For instance, on the second to last day, we went to this castle ruin where were had a picnic. Sean made us hot chocolate and Irish coffee and brought a cake to celebrate all the June birthdays. It was the craic, as they like to say...
I would definitely do another tour with Vagabond and highly recommend anyone interested in having an adventure of a lifetime to go.
GALINA, 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!
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 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, to bask in breathtaking scenery and a unique atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
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.
The unrivalled location and luxury of Waterfront House in Enniscrone provides an oasis of comfort and calm, from the moment guests arrive, there is a sense of being welcomed into a home from home. Run by the legendary Martina Tuffy and situated on the water’s edge overlooking Killala Bay, you can often hear the waves crashing on the shore as you drop off to sleep. Enjoy spectacular views of the bay, the 5km of golden sandy beaches and Enniscrone’s famous sunsets.
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 countrysidefrom the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Just a short stroll from 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.
Jump into the Wild Atlantic Way and Northern Ireland on Ireland's best adventure experience. With a day on each end in Dublin, this is the ultimate 2 week Ireland itinerary!
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Fasten your seatbelt! Your Vagabond Cultural Adventure starts from Dublin and heads for Northern Ireland.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
Circuiting the northeastern corner of Ireland, we'll hug the Causeway Coastal Route, finishing in Derry/Londonderry.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
Crossing from County Derry in Northern Ireland into Donegal, we'll head truly off the beaten track.
The average driving time today is 3 hours.
Wandering southwest, your tour will explore Donegal further and complete the day in Sligo.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
Today brings incredible scenery and fascinating culture from Sligo to Connemara via Mayo.
The average driving time today is 4 hours.
Journey through the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, from Connemara to Clare via Galway.
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
Amazing adventure options on islands off the Iveragh peninsula.
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.