Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland

Vagabond Tours of Ireland get travelers off the beaten path and into the nature and countryside of Ireland, offering small group tours, excursions blending activities and culture and top-quality guides. The tour’s experiential activities include hiking, horseback riding, sea kayaking and more.

The Blarney House in Cork, Ireland © Patryk Kosmider | Dreamstime

Vagabond Tours immerse travelers in a specific region, combining knowledgeable guides, Irish hotels and locals to foster a unique experience. With no more than 13 passengers, Vagabond uses custom Land Rovers and takes groups out daily on different adventures and activities. Guests choose the activities they would like to participate in and pay for only those they partake of; tours range from five to 12 days.

The award-winning Wild Irish Rover eight-day tour of the southwest and west of Ireland includes a castle stay, sea kayaking, horseback riding, a boat trip to the Skellig Islands and a daytrip to the Aran Islands.

Connemara in Galway, Ireland © Altezza | Dreamstime

For a more low-key Irish experience, Vagabond offers Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery, emphasizing culture and history. Groups of up to 16 travel in special Volkswagen vans for five-, seven- or 11-day tours. The seven-day Treasure Island tour takes in the Blarney Stone, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and more.