Wild Ireland Express - 3 days

Wild Ireland Express - 3 days

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Wild Ireland Express - 3 days

3 Days Starting in Dublin and ending in Killarney

Visiting: Dublin, Glendalough, Park, Dingle, Killarney National Park, Rock of Cashel

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2630/WIEX

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Age range:

Min:5yrs with an adultChild discount available for 5-15 yrs sharing with 2 adults

Activities:

Sightseeing

From:
$945
$803 Operator discount: -$142 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 02-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Uncover the best natural wonders in the Republic of Ireland on this 3-day express tour from Dublin. Journey through the Wicklow Mountains to the lakes of Glendalough and explore the rugged coast of the Dingle Peninsula. See the ancient forts of Slea Head, the sands of Inch Beach and tumbling Torc Waterfall. Uncover 1,000 years of history at the Rock of Cashel and journey through Killarney National Park en route back to Dublin.

Highlights

  • Glendalough- Take in the majestic beauty of the area, home to shimmering lakes, dramatic river valleys, abundant wildlife and historic ruins

  • Dingle Peninsula - See the ancient forts of Slea Head, the mysterious stone beehive houses and the jaw-dropping coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way

  • Killarney National Park - Hike amongst beautiful scenery to the tumbling Torc Waterfall and admire the surrounding scenery

  • Rock of Cashel - Take in the medieval hilltop ruins, offering amazing views of the surrounds and hundreds of years of history

  • Glendalough - Take in the majestic beauty of the area, home to shimmering lakes, dramatic river valleys, abundant wildlife and historic ruins

Itinerary

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Day 1: Dublin

Location: Dublin, Glendalough, Park, Dingle

Dublin - Glendalough - Dunamase - Dingle. Our wild Ireland adventure starts as we depart the capital and stop first at the charming village of Adare, known as 'Ireland's Prettiest Village'. Heading south through the majestic Wicklow Mountains, we arrive at the famed Glendalough. Take in the breathtaking scenery of the mountains and lakes, and uncover the history of Glendalough at the visitor centre.



We continue westward, making a pitstop in the serene market town of Kilcullen for a lunch break. We then take in the Rock of Dunamase and its castle ruins, situated at an advantageous defensive point overlooking the ancient plains of County Laois.



Finally, we brave the winds of County Kerry and set foot onto the rugged Dingle Peninsula, where Irish language and culture reign supreme. Our base for the next two nights is in pretty Dingle town, known for its colourful houses and warm hospitality.



Please note: Check-in closes at 08:15 on day 1 (tour departs at 08:30) - Dublin Nassau Street Pick Up, Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin.

Day 2: Dingle

Location: Dingle

Meals Included: Breakfast

We spend the day exploring the wild and windswept Dingle Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Way - one of the world's most stunning coastlines. The Dingle Peninsula is rich in culture, history, and heritage, which the locals protect and are eager to share with visitors. Our expert tour guide will show you the most notable sites on the peninsula, including Conor Pass, Tochar Maothaithe, Gallarus Oratory and Slea Head, home to a series of ancient forts and dwellings.



We also see the ancient and mysterious beehive huts, spherical and made of stone. The houses are believed to date back to somewhere between the eighth and twelfth centuries. They are thought to have been used as dwellings by the hermit monks and followers of Saint Peter, though nobody is absolutely certain!



After our day of exploring we return to Dingle, where the evening is at leisure - time for dinner in a cosy pub and a Guinness or two?

Day 3: Killarney

Location: Dingle, Killarney National Park, Rock of Cashel, Dublin

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dingle - Killarney National Park - Rock of Cashel - Dublin. Leaving Dingle behind, we make a stop at beautiful Inch Beach, which offers views of Killarney National Park and the Kerry Mountains. We then head into the national park itself, admiring some of the area's lakes and making the short hike to Torc Waterfall.



There is free time for lunch in Killarney before we drive on to the Rock of Cashel. This incredible group of medieval buildings includes a cathedral and Round Tower, all perched dramatically on a hilltop - just imagine what it looked like in its heyday! The final leg of the journey is a relaxing drive back to Dublin, where our tour comes to an end.



Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Dublin Nassau Street Drop Off, Opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

  • 2 breakfasts

  • 2 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

  • Escorted by a local driver-guide 

  • Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning

  • 20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details

  • All road tolls

  • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

What's Not Included

  • International flights & visas

  • Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)

  • Meals not specified in itinerary

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!

  • Entry fees unless specified

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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