Stages in Tour Plan For Groups

We are based in Blarney, Co Cork and specialise in the Wild Altantic Way area, but can plan trips for any part of Ireland. Group and Education tours are our specialism. Conference groups and events can also be catered for, and fringe events around the conference for family members.

  • 1. Tell us about your group’s requirements in Ireland.Email us with details of the group age profile, dates in Ireland, and special interests. We deal mainly with groups from 4-30 people.
  • 2. Custom Built ToursFor one-day or two-day trips, full-week trips, or longer. Tell us about your accommodation expectations, approximate budget, and if you have an itinerary in mind or places you want to see or visit.
  • 3. Fine Tune the PlanWe can organise all transport, accommodation, activities, or visitor attractions in Ireland. We can arrange local guides or multi-day guides, as well as sports and cultural activities, garden visits, golf, food events, island visits, and music events. Whether a general or specific tour, we can tailor the experience to your needs. Deposits and payments can be made individually or as a group.
  • 4. Trip in IrelandAfter consultation, we provide the tour details for you to sell to your clients or group. We make all the arrangements in Ireland so you can relax.

Transport – choose which mode you want to use – Public or Private Bus, Train, Ferry, Self Drive or Chauffeur Driven Car. Clients make own arrangements for flights into Ireland.

Accommodation – Self-Catering , Glamping, Hotels

Activity and Attractions – What to do in an area and linked to activity providers, visitor attractions but needs to be booked as a package

Example of Multi Day Tour

Wild Atlantic Way 12  Days

Use this guide to help you decide what to see and do in Ireland. Then use the the Best Driving Routes to devise an itinerary. We add the hidden gems, places locals like to visit and those places overlooked by the normal itineraries.

At the end of this book you will be able to:

  • Plan the Wild Atlantic Way trip to suit you
  • Choose from a list of activities you can do along the route
  • Choose places to stop in each night

A 12 Day Trip of the full Wild Atlantic Way

This 12 day trip starts in Co Cork and finishes in Co Donegal. You can fly into Cork Airport from mainland EU and London airports. You have the option to do half the route and stop at Shannon, and then complete the rest on a separate trip. At the end of the tour fly from Donegal Airport, with 2 daily flights to Dublin, to connect with overseas flights.

Plan your own route and stop to see the sights that interest you. If you want accommodation or guided activities booked this is done after you decide the route and what you particularly want to see and then get a quote for the whole trip.

12-Day Ireland Itinerary

Day 1: Cork City

Details: Fly into Cork, Ireland’s second city. Spend the afternoon exploring this lively city, which serves as a great introduction to Ireland.

Stay: Cork City

  • Options:
  • Cork Food Tour (walking tour)
  • Golf at Fota or visit local gardens
  • Boat trip on Cork Harbour
  • Train to Cobh (Titanic’s last port of call)
  • Visitor Attractions: Cork Public Museum, Nano Nagle Centre, Shandon Bells, Blackrock Castle
  • Instagram Spots: English Market, Blarney Castle, Daly’s Bridge

Day 2: West Cork

Details: Pick up a hire car and start your Wild Atlantic Way adventure. Visit Kinsale, Clonakilty, and Skibbereen, enjoying beaches, guided walks, and local activities.

Stay: West Cork

  • Options:
  • Kinsale: Visit Charles Fort and Old Head of Kinsale, explore the town
  • Clonakilty: Whiskey tasting, Michael Collins Museum, beaches
  • Skibbereen: Heritage & Famine Centre, Lough Hyne, ferry to an island
  • Activities: Night kayak trip, boat trip around Fastnet Lighthouse
  • Instagram Spots: Streets of Kinsale, Clonakilty, Mizen Head Lighthouse

Day 3: West Cork

Details: Drive to Mizen Head, Sheep’s Head, and the Beara Peninsula. Explore Bantry House and Mizen Head Lighthouse for stunning views.

Stay: West Cork

  • Options:
  • Drive: Schull and Mizen Head, Bantry Market
  • Activities: Boat trips, island visits, guided hikes
  • Visitor Attractions: Bantry House
  • Instagram Spots: Fastnet Lighthouse, Sheep’s Head Lighthouse

Day 4: West Cork to Kerry

Details: Drive the Beara Peninsula and stop at Castletownbere, Allihies, and Kenmare. Explore gardens, stone circles, and ancient heritage sites.

Stay: Kerry

  • Options:
  • Drive: Beara Peninsula via Healy Pass
  • Activities: Rib boat rides, garden visits, golf
  • Visitor Attractions: Mines Museum, Ireland’s only cable car to Dursey Island
  • Instagram Spots: Colourful villages, Dursey Cable Car

Day 5: Kerry

Details: Drive the Ring of Kerry or Skellig Ring. Visit Valentia Island and enjoy beaches, boat trips, and traditional pubs.

Stay: Kerry

  • Options:
  • Boat trips around Skellig Islands
  • Walk Bray Head or Slea Head Peninsula
  • Visitor Attractions: Skellig Experience, Slate Quarry
  • Instagram Spots: Portmagee village, Ring of Kerry route

Day 6: Kerry and Clare

Details: Take the car ferry to Clare and explore the Cliffs of Moher, Burren area, and colorful towns like Kilkee and Lahinch.

Stay: Co. Clare

  • Options:
  • Drive along Loop Head to Lahinch and Ennistymon
  • Activities: Surfing, Pollock Holes natural pools, golf, boat trips under Cliffs of Moher
  • Visitor Attractions: Ailwee Caves, Poulnabrone Dolmen
  • Instagram Spots: Cliffs of Moher, Poulnabrone Dolmen

Day 7: Clare and Galway

Details: Drive the Galway Bay coast to Galway City. Explore the Latin Quarter and head west to Connemara villages.

Stay: Connemara

  • Options:
  • Drive the Clare Coast
  • Activities: City walking tour, castle visits
  • Visitor Attractions: Galway City Museum
  • Instagram Spots: The Quiet Man Bridge, Galway Latin Quarter

Day 8: Galway and Mayo

Details: Visit Kylemore Abbey, Killary Fjord, and the Lost Valley in Co. Mayo. Explore Westport, a vibrant coastal town.

Stay: Westport, Co. Mayo

  • Options:
  • Drive Killary Fjord to Westport
  • Activities: Walk in Connemara National Park, climb Croagh Patrick
  • Visitor Attractions: Kylemore Abbey, Westport House
  • Instagram Spots: Kylemore Abbey, Lost Valley views

Day 9: Mayo and Sligo

Details: Drive Clew Bay to Achill Island and take the Atlantic Drive. Visit Dún Briste and Yeats Country in Sligo.

Stay: Donegal

  • Options:
  • Drive Atlantic Coast
  • Activities: Walk in Wild Nephin Park, seaweed bath
  • Visitor Attractions: Ceide Fields, Lisadell House
  • Instagram Spots: Ben Bulben Mountain, Mullaghmore Village

Day 10: Donegal

Details: Explore Donegal Bay, Sliabh League, and nearby beaches. Enjoy local whiskey or boat tours.

Stay: Donegal

  • Options:
  • Drive Donegal Bay, Mamore Gap, Fanad Head Lighthouse
  • Activities: Climb Mount Errigal, distillery tours
  • Instagram Spots: Sliabh League, Grianan an Aileach

Day 11: West Donegal

Details: Stay close to the airport in West Donegal for international connections.

  • Instagram Spots: Donegal Airport as you depart