Ireland unrushed

Day 1: Dublin

Welcome to Dublin, the capital of Ireland. We recommend hiring an electric or hybrid vehicle to reduce emissions while travelling. We have selected hotels that have a strong sustainability policy and credentials to help you minimize your carbon footprint. Overnight: Dublin

Day 2: Dublin

Today you will visit the Guinness Storehouse. This attraction received the gold award from Green Tourism in 2023 and has a goal of achieving net zero carbon by 2030. Overnight: Dublin

Day 3: Killarney

Leave Dublin and head to Killarney, a town that is part of the ‘Killarney Coffee Cup Project’ . This remarkable local initiative has made Killarney the only town in Ireland that is free of single use coffee cups. Almost 50 local businesses joined forces to eliminate single use coffee cups from the town. Overnight: Killarney

Day 4: Kayak in Killarney

This morning you will enjoy an eco-friendly tour of Killarney’s Lakes by kayak. Explore the stunning geology of the Lakes of Killarney and learn about the historical significance of the majestic Ross Castle. Overnight: Killarney,

Day 5: Cliffs of Moher

Depart Killarney for Co. Clare today and stop at the famous Cliffs of Moher, which are among the highest sea cliffs in Western Europe, rising to over 700 feet in some places. Overnight: Co. Clare

Day 6: Burren Smokehouse

Visit The Burren National Park, home to more than 700 different flowering plants and ferns. Enjoy a salmon tasting at the Burren Smokehouse, owned by Birgitta & Peter Curtin, members of the Burren Eco Tourism Network. Overnight: Co. Clare,

Day 7: Birr Castle Demesne

Visit Birr Castle Demesne today on the way to Wicklow. The castle features 120 acres of parklands and gardens and ‘The Great Telescope’ , which was the largest telescope in the world when it was built in the 1840s and remained so for 70 years. Overnight: Wicklow

Day 8: Departure

Travel to Dublin Airport to take your flight home.

Included services:

7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
Admission to the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin and a free pint of Guinness
A shared 2 hour kayaking experience in Killarney, Co. Kerry
Admission and self-guided tour of the Burren Smokehouse including a demonstration of the smoking process and tasting of their organic smoked salmon

Recommended travel period:

March 2027 - October 2027

Excluded services:

All lunches and dinners
Car hire (to be booked separately)
Gratuities

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