South West Ireland

The Iveragh Peninsula which contains Ireland’s most spectacular mountain road – the Ring of Kerry – is situated in the south west corner of Ireland. Over the centuries it has been the inspiration of poets and writers because of its magnificent coastal scenery and rugged countryside.

This season, our tour is the perfect trip to explore Dingle Bay's coastline. On this tour, you will experience majestic cliffs, sea stacks, and sea caves made up of layered red sandstone. You may even encounter wildlife such as seals, dolphins, minke whales, and sea birds. Our tour guide will provide you with the history of the area and any information about wildlife encountered on the tour. Book today, and our mini-eco tour will become a true highlight of your holiday in Dingle. Please remember that sightings of wildlife cannot be guaranteed on any of our tours.

We start our adventures in the west of Ireland, where we travel through beautiful Connemara, one of the beautiful remote regions of Ireland.Then it's on to Galway, Ireland's trendy party capital on the west coast! Enjoy a pint or two in the great traditional pubs of Galway. We continue our adventures as we travel down the west coast, with the highlight of the drive being time to visit the Cliffs of Moher – at 214m high, these cliffs were the Cliffs of Insanity in the movie Princess Bride! We continue to County Kerry, and the magical town of Killarney. A priceless opportunity to get to know the charming Irish people a little better! Onward to the Dingle Peninsula! Rugged mountains, romantic sandy beaches and crystal cascades sparkle as the Paddywagon cruises into the lovely Dingle Peninsula, and we stay overnight in the charming village of Annascaul. We also kiss the Blarney Stone on our return to Dublin. You cant beat this for value, a great 4 days!

Experience the Rebel City at your own pace with this affordable audio tour • See where a marshy landscape was transformed into the vibrant city that Cork is today and why the city once had the world’s largest butter exchange • Hear from producer Máirín Ahern, an honorary Corkonian who’s worked as a qualified tour guide in the city since 1999 • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.

Take a day trip to remember with a visit to Ireland’s most South-westerly point and view the dramatic cliff scenery of Mizen Head. Along the way you will see some of Ireland’s great beauty in the West Cork region, noted for its rugged peninsulas, beaches, villages and towns.

This is an area of the Wild Atlantic Way that is not know to many people but is spectacularly beautiful. From hidden rock pools to amazing vistas and wildlife, the Toe Head peninsula is simply amazing.

Travel along the southern coastline of Ireland's epic Wild Atlantic Way towards Ireland's most south-westerly point, Mizen Head. Immerse yourself in Irish culture on this day trip filled with fantastic photo opportunities. Starting in the historic city of Cork, travel by coach to Ireland’s most South-westerly point and view the dramatic cliff scenery of Mizen Head. As you travel through picturesque villages and towns expect to see some awe-inspiring scenery as Ireland shows off its spectacular landscape. Your trip will include a visit to Gougane Barra, home to Ireland’s oldest National Forest Park, famous for St. Finbarr’s Oratory, its stunning 19 century church. The River Lee rises here amongst panoramic views before winding its way back to Cork Harbour. Wander through Bantry, one of West Cork's most vibrant market towns. Take a walk, do a little shopping or sit down to a traditional cup of Irish tea and perhaps a scone.

Whether you’re travelling with friends, family, colleagues or on your own, this is the perfect way to experience the amazing food, history and local culture of this picturesque Irish port town. The Early Tour is best suited for those who are on a short visit to Dingle and are looking to get a taste of what’s on offer.

After your ferry crossing passing Carbery’s 100 Isles, arrive at Cape Clear Island, spend some free time exploring this Gaeltacht Island, learning about the island’s culture, the islander life, including old traditions and traditional farming. Discover the island’s ancient standing stones, Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle , 12th century church and visit the memorial on the Island to the 1979 Fastnet Yacht Race Disaster. See the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in the distance on one of the walking trials or enjoy lunch at one of the island’s bars and restaurants. After lunch re-board the ferry travelling to see the lighthouse. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en route! We circumnavigate ‘An Carraig Aonair` or the ‘Lonely Rock’ taking in its history and culture. Once we have circled the Rock twice, to get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port.

Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the enchanting landscapes of West Cork with our eBike Adventure. This brand new tour is a unique, hilly spin that is nearly all on bóithríní, the narrow country lanes typical of rural Ireland. The sophisticated suspension of our state-of-the-art eBikes makes tackling these slopes a breeze, opening up the undulating terrain for us to explore like never before. Starting and finishing in the picturesque fishing village of Union Hall, this thrilling circuit weaves through the heart of West Cork, reaching out to the captivating corners of Myross, Leap, Rosscarbery, and Glandore. With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, our e-bike tour is a delightful combination of natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage. This tour promises a feast for your senses.

This is a stunning half day guided cycle that lets you experience the amazing coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way. The tour brings you down headlands and along wild beaches through the lush, green Irish countryside. You'll see cows grazing in the fields and crops such as maize glowing and swaying in the breeze. We start at the Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower with views over the Old Head Gold Links, Cork harbour and the beautiful West Cork area. We'll cycle along two beaches before our stop in a traditional Irish Pub in Ballinspittle village. Here we'll enjoy a tea/coffee or soft drink before returning by bike through more stunning countryside to our start point. The tour involves cycling on moderately hilly terrain. It is suitable for couples, groups and families with older children. For groups, the exact tour route can be tailored to your need. Bikes and electric bikes are provided with helmet and high vis vest.

We’ll begin our evening with a bit of background, getting you acquainted with this amazing phenomenon. This will include the science and the lore that surrounds bioluminescence. Then, as the night sets in, we'll head for a refreshing dip very close to the shore. Armed with, wetsuits, swim buoys and lights, we'll embrace the waters, hoping to be surrounded by the natural luminescence that has, over the years, become a part of West Cork's legacy. We stay in water that participants can stand in or is less than 10m away from the shoreline but participants do need to be able to swim. But the night doesn't end with the dip. As we return to the sands, a fire pit awaits, casting its warm glow over the beach. It's here that we'll settle down, sipping on a comforting hot drink and sharing stories of the sea, of the land, and of the people who've called it home.

Dingle Day Tour The Dingle Peninsula which stretches out into the Atlantic ocean, is the most northerly of the mountainous promontories which forms the indented coast of South-west Ireland. It is particularly notable in its scenery of the mountain and coast and is of interest on account of its antiquities

Get to know Dingle’s most iconic pubs with a personal guide. The only tour of its kind in Dingle and a great way to meet people while on vacation. Tony is a well known local guide who’s focus will be making the tour informative but also a bit of craic along the way. Our aim is that you leave Dingle having formed a core memory of your trip with us on the tour.

A great tour if you are visiting Kinsale for the first time! This is the way to see the absolute best of Kinsale town and all the sights around Kinsale harbour. Using e-bikes, your guide will cycle with you around the coast, visiting mighty forts and beautiful beaches. From high level roads, we'll stop to enjoy views of Charles Fort, James Fort and we'll cycle through colourful, picturesque Kinsale. We'll visit Sandycove, where you can try to spot some of the wild goat population who live on Sandycove island. The pace is relaxed and the views are spectacular! Please note that this cycle is best suited to confident cyclists who are comfortable with steep up and downhills and are happy to cycle in traffic. Any remaining time not accounted for in the attractions list is spent cycling and exploring the Kinsale area by electric bike. This bike tour is a great way to see beyond Kinsale town.

Our sightseeing tours will take you through the magical Irish countryside and along some of the most breath-taking coastline views of the west and south west of Ireland. We have included the most popular attractions as well as little know hidden gems. Key tour points:- Tullamore DEW Whiskey. Seans Bar – Oldest bar in Europe. Clonmacnoise – Most famous monastic. Galway City – The festival capital of Ireland. Kylemore Abbey – a haven of history, beauty & serenity. Connamara Sky Drive – Breath taking drive to Clifden. Wild Atlantic Way Scenic Drives. Cliffs of Moher. Killarney – shops, pubs, restaurants & much more. Ring of Kerry – simply breath-taking. Dingle – The most beautiful place on earth. Glengarriff – Maureen O’Hara’s lived here & take a boat trip to Garnish Island where you will see an Italian Casita, a Grecian Temple. Kiss the Blarney Stone. Rock of Cashel – Conversion of the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century. Our tours are flexible to suit your preferences.

Nestled in the West Kerry Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) and with a spectacular landscape the tour explores, the rich and diverse mixture of its archaeological sites and history, it’s flora and fauna, music and culture and a myriad of other attractions. This is a tour not to be missed and will always be remembered.

Join this bucket list direct tour experience to view the iconic Fastnet Lighthouse on the West Cork coastline. Departing from Baltimore harbour, the ferry crosses through the beautiful waters of Roaring Water Bay, meandering through Carbery’s Hundred Isles, some of which are inhabited. We stop enroute to pick up passengers on Cape Clear Island and on the return, before proceeding further out into Ireland’s real Wild Atlantic Way, to round this impressive lighthouse. You might even catch a glimpse of pods of whales, dolphins and other marine life on this boat trip too. As we slowly circumnavigate the tallest and widest Rock Lighthouse in Ireland and the UK, famous for being the “Teardrop” of Ireland, take in its deep history and culture as it plays through the on board audio system. Once we have circled the Rock at close quarters, so all passengers can get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port of Baltimore.

After your ferry crossing passing Carbery’s 100 Isles, arrive at Cape Clear Island. Arriving at the north harbour on the Island, spend some free time exploring this Gaeltacht Island, learning about the island’s culture, the islander life, including old traditions and traditional farming. Discover the island’s ancient standing stones, Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle , 12th century church and visit the memorial on the Island to the 1979 Fastnet Yacht Race Disaster. See the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in the distance on one of the walking trials or enjoy lunch at one of the island’s bars and restaurants. After lunch re-board the ferry travelling to see the lighthouse. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en route! We circumnavigate ‘An Carraig Aonair` or the ‘Lonely Rock’ taking in its history and culture. Once we have circled the Rock twice, to get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port.

Take this opportunity to reconnect with nature, and allow your thinking and listening reach new levels of clarity during your ramble through our Thinking Canvas. Take time out, and explore a pristine mature wild parkland. Waymarked walking and hiking paths. Enjoy a variety of biodiverse environments all within one park, including open hilltop grassland, native deciduous tree stands, mature evergreen forest, informal pioneering woodland, ponds and wetlands. While following the thinking trails, work through your thoughts and strategies. Think and listen, while following the guided thinking trails based on well-established thinking methodologies to uncover hidden gems, all as you stroll through nature.