What to do and see in Ireland, Ireland: The Best Multi-day Tours

This holiday gives a wonderful introduction to some of the remoter parts of the Ring Of Kerry. This hike will bring you face to face with nature at its best. Starting in the charming town of Killarney you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to Irish Traditional music. This 5 day Ring of Kerry hike takes you between the glorious Three Lakes Of Killarney and the ancient “passes”. You will be weaving between the mountain range of the McGillycuddy Reeks.   Starting from Killarney National Park and the beautiful Muckross House. Your hike follows into the Black Valley with views across to the well-known Moll’s Gap and Ladies View. From there you continue following a network of ancient paths that are nearly as old as the land itself. Following the Kerry Way to reach the northern shores of the Ring of Kerry with views across to the Dingle Peninsula. This 5-Day Holiday will be a highlight ensuring you have lasting memories of the beautiful Kingdom of Kerry.

Inclusions: 4 night’s Bed and Breakfast., Full Irish Breakfast each morning., 3 days walking. Varied and interesting each day., Move your luggage each walking day, except in and out of Black Valley (overnight bag required), Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area., 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number., Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience., Breakfast

Exclusions: Flights, Airport Transfers, Meals, Drinks, Gratuities, Medical Expenses, Single Room Supplement – €155.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €195.00.

This hiking itinerary enables you to explore the south west corner of Ireland. Considered one of the finest drives in the world, it is magical on foot, from rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages, green pastures, peat bogs and always picturesque mountain ranges.  You will see the “real” Ireland, away from crowds and only the sounds of nature to accompany you. This area was first settled around 300 BC by the people of Ciar – an early Celtic Tribe, and your holiday will immerse you in almost 10,000 years of dramatic history. Starting in Killarney near the magnificent Three Lakes you walk south to the heritage town of Kenmare, then through the old villages of Sneem and Caherdaniel before swinging westward with views of the monastic Skellig Islands Your route continues to Waterville – a favoured fishing location for Charlie Chaplin – through Caherciveen before finishing in Glenbeigh.  

Inclusions: 7 night’s Bed and Breakfast., Full Irish Breakfast each morning., 6 days walking. Varied and interesting each day., Move your luggage each walking day., Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area., 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number., Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience., Breakfast

Exclusions: Flights, Airport Transfers, Meals, Drinks, Gratuities, Medical Expenses, Single Room Supplement – €250.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €315.00

This expertly guided road trip, along 1100km of ever-changing landscape, along The Wild Atlantic Way is a great way to explore Ireland. Take in Clonmacnoise, once a huge monastic city; kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the ‘gab’ (talk); handy for getting to know your small tour group. Then how about Kinsale harbour where wild, Red Snapper and John Dory fight it out to be your catch of the day and into The Ring of Kerry, with only the Atlantic separating the 40 shades from the 50 U.S. states. Cool down with Fungie, Dingle’s resident dolphin who came for the fish in 1984 and stayed for the craic or stand on The Cliffs of Moher and feel you’re at the edge of the world. And in between the heritage and culture, there’ll be ceol agus craic (music and boldness), seafood and banter, city (Galway) and island hopping (Aran)and an epic road-trip you’ll never forget.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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The tour travels along the Wild Atlantic way as far as Westport in County Mayo. During the tour travellers will be immersed in the Irish landscape, where they will hike, cycle and experience Ireland’s rugged beauty. On each day of the tour there is a guided hike or cycle in a spectacular location. The tour visits the signature discovery points along the Wild Atlantic Way route. BEYOND THE GLASS ADVENTURE TOURS specialise in small group adventure tours on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY.  Taking you off the beaten track to experience adventure, culture and history all while being immersed in Ireland’s stunning natural landscape - the ultimate adventure travel experience. Tour departs from a central Cork city location. 

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Small-group tour with full attention of your knowledgeable and experienced guide, All activities, Bike tours and Hiking Tours, Local Driver/guide with Live commentary on board, All required equipment (bicycle and helmet) outside of your required gear listed.

Exclusions: Meals and snacks (outside of your breakfast) are not included in your tour price.

There is so much to discover and conquer within ‘Dingle’ that it really has to be seen in all of its glory to be believed.  Because of its remote location – and lack of specialised agriculture – it is steeped in ancient Irish history and spectacularly shaped by the ravages of the Atlantic Ocean.  As you hike the Dingle Way (also known as the Kerry Camino) you will leave the county town of Tralee & follow to the southern shores to reach Dingle Bay, the magnificent Inch Beach and on to Dingle town.  Your return journey back to Tralee, takes you to the northern shores with the impressive Brandon range of mountains beckoning you as you discover more of the remarkable history that this land is so famous for.  We invite you to lose yourself in this magnificent landscape and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions: 7 night’s Bed and Breakfast., Full Irish Breakfast each morning., 6 days walking. Varied and interesting each day., Move your luggage each walking day., Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area., 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number., Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience., Advice service provided to aid planning any additional activities, travel, etc., Breakfast

Exclusions: Flights, Airport Transfers, Meals, Drinks, Gratuities, Medical Expenses, Single Room Supplement – €250.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €315.00

The Dingle Peninsula Hike is often referred to as a hiking in a “wild paradise”. It is a treasure chest of mountains with a bounty of walks and hikes waiting for you to discover. It offers you a chance to escape an increasingly hectic world which often distracts you from reality. We invite you to come and immerse yourself in Irish History visible at every turn in your walk. Absorb yourself in nature as you feel the fresh air on your face & the wind in your hair. Dominated by the range of mountains that form its spine, running from the Slieve Mish range to Mount Brandon. The Dingle Peninsula Hike will fill you with a calm energy that begs you to continue to discover the beauty that is everywhere around you. Your holiday begins in the bustling cosmopolitan town of Dingle. Gaily painted houses lead to a busy harbour where artisan cafes and craft shops vie with traditional pubs. 

Inclusions: 4 night’s Bed and Breakfast., Full Irish Breakfast each morning., 3 days walking. Varied and interesting each day., Move your luggage each walking day., Give you full walking details, easy to read route descriptions and maps of the area., 24 hrs Emergency/Information contact number., Full pre-departure information pack to allow you to fully plan for your holiday and so get the most from this Irish walking experience., Advice service provided to aid planning any additional activities, travel, etc., Breakfast

Exclusions: Flights, Airport Transfers, Meals, Drinks, Gratuities, Medical Expenses, Single Room Supplement – €155.00. Solo Traveller Supplement – €195.00.

This tour covers a large part of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway coast. We head South to visit Cork, Blarney Castle & the Ring of Kerry, West to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands in Galway Bay and North to the Giants Causeway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Return Rail Tickets , Reserved Seats on the Train, Railtours Ireland Host Throughout, Visitor Attraction Admissions, Escorted Coach, Transfer to Inis Mor, Aran Island, Accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals

This epic 12 day adventure tour of Ireland effortlessly explores more of Ireland than most Irish people will visit in their lifetime. From the Giant’s Causeway in the very north east to the Blarney Stone in the south west, the tour is filled with amazing and varied scenery, fantastic walks, great outdoor activity options. Not forgetting the fascinating historical and legendary sites as well as covering most of the Wild Atlantic Way. On our 12 day tour you will experience and learn about both the modern and ancient history of Ireland. The ‘Giant Irish Adventure Tour’ is made up of our award winning 8 day tour with the added bonus of experiencing Northern Ireland and the north west coast. This really is a tour of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Off the beaten track adventure in a 4X4 tour vehicle, Services of highly trained professional tour guides, 12 full days on tour, 11 nights accommodation (10 nights 4* hotel & 3* boutique guesthouse, 1 night in a castle), 11 Full Irish breakfasts, All relevant taxes, Loads of laughs, Most daily activities and visits, including:, Fantastic guided walks, Demonstrations of local craftsmen at work

Exclusions: Some optional entrance fees and additional activity options, for example:, Horse-riding (Available on request), Sea-Kayaking (Available on request), Bike touring in Killarney National Park (Available on request), Boat trip to the Skellig Islands (extremely weather dependent) (Available on request), Black Cab taxi tour of Belfast (Available on request), Bushmills Whiskey Distillery (Available on request), Walking tour of Derry (Available on request), Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge (Available on request), We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. As we stated above, most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter, as of course are the walks and beaches. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success over the years.

Take a journey by rail and coach through Ireland's picturesque landscapes on this 2-day trip departing from Dublin. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Cork and learn about the history of Cork on a city tour. Then visit Victoria Station, where you’ll learn about generations of Irish emigrants as you tour the fascinating Queenstown Story Heritage Centre in Cobh.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

The 6 Day Southern Ireland tour covers all of the highlights in less than a week. MIx with the local characters that make this tour a truly brilliant insight into our beloved country, our people and our legends. Irish eyes shall smile as we greet you with the true beauty of the Emerald Isle. You'll visit Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, medieval Kilkenny, Waterford Crystal, Waterford City, Blarney Castle (Cork), Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, Killarney, highlights of the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Burren region, Doolin village, Galway city, highlights of Connemara before returning to Dublin in time for dinner on the last evening.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, ( Waterford City x1, Dingle Peninsula x1, Kerry x2, Galway x1), Breakfast, Transport by coach, All entrance fees included.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Activities in Killarney - Organised and payable to your driver during the tour.