Vagabond Wild Irish Rover

Meet your VagaGuide and fellow Vagabonds at reception of the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin at 8.30am. Board your 4x4 VagaTron tour vehicle and hit the road! 

Kickstart your Irish odyssey in epic style with a guided e-bike tour of the wild Connemara region (Optional Extra).

You'll be exploring quiet, back country roads around Lough Mask on pedal- assist electric bikes. Expect to cycle 25km in distance and for up to 2.5 hours in duration. The terrain is mostly flat. Some cycling experience is required.

The e-bike tour is completely optional. For those who prefer two feet to two wheels, you can explore scenic woodlands near Lough Mask on a local hike

Overnight - Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, Connemara, Co.Galway

The average driving time today is 5 hours.

Take a guided tour of 16th century Aughnanure Castle, ancestral home to the ferocious O’Flaherty clan (Fee Included).

The City of the Tribes — Galway — nestles on the Atlantic Ocean and makes for an atmospheric urban experience.

Spot red-sailed traditional boats and picturesque Dunguaire Castle in the village of Kinvara, on Galway Bay.

Next is the bewitching beauty of the Burren National Park. This region boasts a limestone lunar landscape and uniquely rich flora.

Hold onto your hat! It’s the Cliffs of Moher (Fee Included). You'll be dazzled by these majestic 700ft high sea cliffs.

Overnight—The Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co. Clare

The average driving time today is 4 hours.

Surf’s up! Take a surf lesson (Optional Extra) in Spanish Point. Or simply absorb the serenity at one of Ireland’s most gorgeous beaches.

Look out for low-flying dolphins as we take a ferry across the mouth of the Shannon - the longest river in Ireland - to arrive in ‘The Kingdom’ of Kerry (Fee Included).

Visit a working Irish sheep farm with charming old-style cottages for a live sheepdog demo and guided farm tour (Fee Included).

Climb the steep, glaciated valley of Annascaul. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Expect rough terrain and stunning views.

Refresh yourself with an ice cold drink at the South Pole Inn. Relive the extraordinary life of its one-time landlord, Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean.

Dingle awaits... Revel in a wealth of dinner and entertainment options in this bustling little town. There’s a pub for every 40 residents!


Overnight—The Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle, Co. Kerry 

The average driving time today is 3 .5 hours

Today is yours to design. Soak up the charms of Dingle, with quality downtime or a choice between the following activities.

Experience Slea Head, one of the most beautiful drives in Ireland. Rugged beauty and knife edge cliffs are guaranteed. Look out for the Blasket Islands and the holy Mount Brandon among the patchwork fields and picture-perfect cottages.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
A.Go horseback-riding on a beach or up a mountain.
B.Take a gentle boat trip around spectacular Dingle Bay.
C.Guided sea kayaking on Dingle Bay.
D.Guided rowing experience in a traditional Naomhóg boat.
E.Guided sea safari around the Dingle Peninsula in a high speed rib. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
F.Golfers will enjoy Dingle’s excellent links course. This is an all day activity.

Overnight—The Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle, Co. Kerry  

The average driving time today is 1.5 hours

Roam the spectacular lakeside meadows and native oak woodlands of Killarney National Park. Your visit may include:
Sightings of rare red deer
The stately 19th century Muckross House & Gardens
A short but scenic hike to Torc Waterfall
A magical, centuries-old yew tree growing at the centre of a ruined medieval abbey
Idyllic lakeside and mountain views

If it’s a clear night, look up... Kerry is an International Dark Sky Reserve. The night sky here offers crystal clear views of the Milky Way.

Overnight—The Moorings Guesthouse, Portmagee, Co. Kerry

The average driving time today is 3.5 hours  

Today is your chance to experience Ireland’s island treasures; the Skelligs.

Option 1: Take a guided boat trip around both Skellig Islands to experience seabirds and amazing history (Optional Extra). This cruise lasts 2 hour 30 minutes.
This is an ocean crossing. Departures are seasonal (mid-May to mid- September). The 12 person capacity boats are small. The cabin conditions are rough and wet; sea legs are required. Your departure is weather dependent and, as such, occasionally subject to late cancellation.

Option 2: Landlubbers can still experience the Skelligs. Hike to the historic signal tower on Bray Head for amazing views of the islands (1 hour 30 minutes). The trail combines well-worn farm track and open hillside. Catch authentic traditional Irish music and outstanding local food tonight in lively Kenmare.

Overnight—The Coachman’s Townhouse, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

The average driving time today is 2 hours.

You’re about to feel true wilderness. Expect rugged roads, superb scenery and livestock-induced traffic jams on the remote Beara Peninsula.

Of the four peninsulas in Ireland's southwest, the Beara receives the least amount of visitors. It’s a cliché; but the Beara is truly off the beaten track.

One of our favourite pastimes is dancing around ancient stone circles. Astrology? Aliens? Sacrifice? No one truly knows what the circles were for. Let your imagination run wild!

Take a spin over either the Caha or Healy Pass, both dramatically scenic mountain roads on the Beara Peninsula.

There’s one more drive today, a coastal ride that snakes along Bantry Bay before cutting inland.


Overnight—Gougane Barra Hotel, Ballingeary, Co. Cork 

The average driving time today is 3.5 hours 

Before we wave goodbye — slán in Irish — there’s still time to take in some of Ireland’s highlights.

We’ll first trace the valley of the River Lee downstream, crossing stone bridges and passing through postcard-pretty countryside.

Then it’s time to — hygienically — kiss the famous Blarney Stone to gain the gift o’ the gab. You also have the option explore the lush, landscaped gardens around Blarney Castle (Fee Included).

Take a self-guided tour of the Rock of Cashel (Fee Included). Saint Patrick converted the King of Munster here. Brian Boru was crowned High King of Ireland here. We think it’s a fittingly epic place to draw your Irish odyssey to a close.

You’ll disembark your VagaTron 4x4 tour vehicle back at the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin between 5-6pm. Farewell elbow bumps all round for your new travel compadres.

The average driving time today is 4.5 hours