Our Ireland vacations
It’s our firm belief that there’s no better way to experience Ireland’s natural beauty than by escaping the car. Our Ireland vacations: small group and tailor made tours, will entice those looking to explore the Emerald Isle under their own steam. Relaxed and sociable cycling vacations abound, as do picturesque walking routes such as the Dingle Way or the Ring of Kerry. And for those looking to take a more sedate approach, there are train journeys encompassing Dublin, Galway and Belfast, or the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. However you travel, you’ll receive a warm welcome in locally owned accommodations throughout.
Our top Ireland vacations
Ireland vacation by train
From
£1425 to £1595
8 days
ex flights
Discover contrasts of Dublin, Galway and Belfast, car-free.
Tailor made
Wild Atlantic Way biking vacation in Ireland
From
€1350 to €1450
6 days
ex flights
Westport Way Cycling tour
Tailor made
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way Guided Rail Tour
From
£2195
8 days
ex flights
A fully guided tour around Ireland's famous touring route
Small group2024: 2 Jun, 30 Jun, 4 Aug, 25 Aug
Ireland train vacation, wild Atlantic way
From
£1645 to £1725
8 days
ex flights
Spend a week on Ireland's acclaimed touring route by train
Tailor made
West Coast of Ireland photography vacation
From
£3200
11 days
ex flights
Connemara, Galway & County Mayo photography vacation
Small group2024: 2 Oct
Tailor made
Tipperary vacation cottage in Ireland
From
€250 to €540
per cottage per week
Award winning Self Catering Cottages on a small family farm
Accommodation
Connemara Express cycling tour in Ireland
From
€1350 to €1450
7 days
ex flights
Spectacular cycling on the Wild Atlantic coast of Ireland
Tailor made
Ireland small group vacation
From
US $2864 to US $3985
8 days
ex flights
Encounter folklore and fairy tales as you explore Ireland
Small group2023: 15 Dec, 2024: 22 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 20 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 15 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 11 Nov, 13 Dec
About our Ireland vacations
Walking vacations in Ireland
Avid walkers will find much to recommend hitting the trails in Ireland. The Ring of Kerry is crowded with tourist buses, but there is a walking path, the Kerry Way, broadly following the same route and allowing you to step into the scenery, not just admire it through a window. You can find stunning routes in the Aran Islands and the Dingle Way is another superb long-distance route in Kerry. Walking in Ireland does mean taking your chances with the weather, so aim for April to June for your best chance of dodging the rain as well as the crowds.
Cycling vacations in Ireland
Both the Wild Atlantic Way and the Irish Greenways repurposed railway lines have been immensely successful in promoting cycling in Ireland. Self guided vacations now take you along well-surfaced routes through magnificent countryside and coast, between welcoming B&Bs. The Greenways in particular has boosted incomes in rural communities with the opportunity to serve passing cyclists, and also to commute more easily on two wheels. Cycling is a way to not only explore the Emerald Isle’s dramatically beautiful landscapes up close and personal, but also to indulge in culture, cuisine and craic outside the big towns and cities.
Rail vacations in Ireland
Rail tours in Ireland allow you to see a lot of the country in just a short space of time, while traveling in comfort between pre-booked accommodations selected for their locations and the warmth of their welcomes. Dramatic views can be had on routes along the Wild Atlantic Way, but if you’d like to throw some culture in alongside the scenery, opt for a Tri-Cities rail tour. You’ll have plenty of time to explore Dublin and Galway as well as nipping over the border to Belfast, and even taking a short ferry out to the beautiful Aran Islands.
