Ireland Active Adventure: Cities, Islands & Wild Landscapes

Day 1:

Arrive at Dublin Airport, pick up your car rental, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure exploring the beautiful city of Dublin

Overnight: Co. Dublin

Day 2:

Begin you day with a walking tour of of Dublin City. Meet your guide at 10.15am and enjoy a three hour tour of Dublin’s highlights and hidden corners. Afterwards, depart Dublin in the afternoon and head to County Galway.

Overnight: Co. Galway.

Day 3:

Enjoy a full day self-guided cycling tour of the stunning Inis Mor Island. Inis Mor is the largest of the three Aran Islands just off the coast of Co. Galway, and a trip to the Aran Islands is a step back in time. Life on the Gaelic speaking Aran Islands has resisted today’s technology, and fishing is still the main source of employment. On your self-guided cycling tour of the island you can choose where to visit however no visit to Inis Mor would be complete without visiting the spectacular Dun Aengus fort.

Overnight: Co. Galway.

Day 4:

Depart for Kerry, traveling through County Clare’s Burren Region, a geological wonderland with over 2,000 plant species and rare flowers or visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, a 200-meter wall plunging into the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to Kerry.

Overnight: Co. Kerry.

Day 5:

This morning you will enjoy a private hike of Torc Mountain in Killarney. Meet your guide at the base at 9.30am to begin. The hike will take approx. 3.5 hours to reach the summit and back, depending on fitness levels. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover the natural beauty of this area and be rewarded with panoramic views at the summit. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure exploring Killarney.

Overnight: Co. Kerry.

Day 6:

Begin your day with a kayaking tour of Killarney’s lakes. Meet your guide and group at 9.30am and begin a guided 2.5 hour paddle. Enjoy the pristine waters of the lake and the beautiful backdrop of the surrounding mountains. Your kayak will also take you to Innisfallen Island, home to a 6th Century Abbey and wild Sika deer. Following your kayaking experience, depart Killarney for Clare/Limerick region. If time allows visit the Dingle Peninsula along the way.

Overnight: Co. Limerick / Clare.

Day 7:

Return to Dublin for a free afternoon to explore the city or do some last-minute shopping.

Overnight: Co Dublin.

Day 8:

Travel to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.

Included services:

7 nights accommodation on a B&B basis in a 3/4* hotel
A walking tour of Dublin (public tour)
Return bus and ferry to Inis Mor from Galway
Bike Rental on Inis Mor
A guided hike of Torc Mountain in Killarney (private)
A guided kayaking tour of Killarney lakes to Innisfallen Island (public tour).

Recommended travel period:

March to October

Excluded services:

Car rental not included but can be added
Lunch & Dinner daily
Tips and gratuities

Image Source. LCC Abbey
Image Source. LCC Abbey
Image Source. LCC Abbey
Image Source. LCC Abbey