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      We specialise in offering an inspiring range of small group, self guided and private adventure tours across Ireland’s most stunning destinations from the Causeway Coast along the Wild Atlantic Way to Dublin and Ireland’s Ancient East. View our trip types below to find your next dream adventure on the Emerald Isle.

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      Small Group Trips

      Discover our range of small group trips offering immersive cultural and outdoor experiences exploring the most majestic and wild regions of the Emerald Isle.

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      Custom Trips

      Work with our expert travel designers to build your dream adventure to Ireland based on your group’s preferences and interests. Private tailor-made travel just for you.

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      Private Trips

      Want to travel your own way? Choose any of our Small Group tours and pick the dates that work for your group to create your own Private Departure.

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      Self Guided Trips

      Travel at your own pace on our Self Guided and Self Drive trips, exploring Ireland’s long distance hiking trails, cycling itineraries and driving routes without any stress or planning.

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      Find Your Next Adventure Holiday

      Operating adventure tours since 2014, the team at Wilderness Ireland will introduce you to Ireland’s most stunning, rugged and fascinating regions such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Causeway Coast, Ring of Kerry, Connemara, and more. Let us take care of the details, weaving each trip with inspiring active experiences, hidden local trails, friendly accommodation and great places to eat. Find your style of travel below.

      Hiking

      Our guided hiking trips are the perfect way to explore the magnificent outdoor spaces of Ireland, from natural spots to cultural monuments.

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      Biking

      Join us biking Ireland’s quiet backroads through stunning backdrops as we experience the exciting landscapes, culture and history of the island.

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      Self Drive

      Follow the best of Ireland’s long distance trails to discover hidden wonders from the ancient archaeology and fresh seafood of Dingle to the wilds of Wicklow.

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      Self Guided Walking

      Follow the best of Ireland’s long distance trails to discover hidden wonders from the ancient archaeology and fresh seafood of Dingle to the wilds of Wicklow.

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      Self Guided Cycling

      Cycle through Ireland’s varied vistas from Connemara to Kerry, enjoying the opportunity to set your own pace, stopping off at any sites of interest.

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      Family

      Our guided family adventures are designed to create memories of a lifetime through unique activities and outdoor experiences great for kids and adults alike.

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      You'll be in good company on a Wilderness Ireland Trip. Some of the biggest and best known names in the business have recommended us.

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      A lovely trip. Even though weather intervened on some of the planned activities, our guide came up with alternatives that pleased us.

      Richard de Beaudrap
      Hiking and Island Hopping Cork and Kerry
      Reviewed on 24/09/2018

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      About Wilderness Ireland

      Wilderness Ireland was created by the same team behind the award-winning adventure travel company, Wilderness Scotland, founded in 2001 and recognised as Europe’s Number 1 Adventure Travel Company. With over 20 years of experience, you are assured of the commitment to providing you with a truly memorable holiday experience.

      Wilderness Ireland uses the same formula to create innovative and unique experiences in the most beautiful regions of the country. Whether you want a unique island-hopping adventure, a gentle hike along the Causeway Coast, or a challenging summit of the mountains of Connemara or Kerry, Wilderness Ireland offers amazing guided and self guided hiking options. Prefer travelling by bike? Why not pedal through the iconic region of Kerry or explore the little-known back roads of Donegal – or perhaps even embark on a bucket list adventure biking the Wild Atlantic Way. Offering any trip as a private departure, we also have a team of expert travel designers here to help design your perfect, once-in-a-lifetime journey suited to your preferences.

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      Back in 2001, our sister company Wilderness Scotland set out to create an adventure travel company that really meant what it said in terms of customer service and experience, and Wilderness Ireland, founded 2014, strives for the same level of excellence. On our very first trip, we sweated over every possible detail to ensure that not only did everything go to plan but that we exceeded expectations and delivered a truly memorable wilderness experience. That focus and attention to detail remain the cornerstone of what we continue to do today. Read on to find out what sets us apart – whether it be our amazing guiding team, our commitment to quality and sustainability or our unrivalled local knowledge and expertise.

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      Our Guides


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      While all aspects of our trips are important, it’s our guides who really elevate them. For this reason, we have invested in recruiting and selecting the best guides in the business. Our guides are committed to providing you with the best possible experience of Ireland and a trip to remember. They are on the frontline for an average of 100 days each year so their skills, knowledge and experience is vast. Many of our senior guides have 20+ years of experience working in the outdoors.

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      Our office team of adventure travel experts know how to create enriching holidays and know the outdoor spaces of Ireland better than anyone. From when you first start looking at our holidays on the website, to your booking experience over the phone, right up to “goodbye” at the end of the trip we dot the i’s and cross the t’s. Our aim is to genuinely exceed your expectations by providing you with customer service and a trip that is second to none. Our team hand-picks the best accommodation and knows just where to go for a great coffee or amazing seafood. We’re experts in our field so if you have any questions about our trips we will be happy to help so please do get in touch.

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      Holiday Locations

      With a wealth of combined experience, we have an intimate knowledge of Britain & Ireland’s wild places and their secret gems. Travel with us to immerse yourself in the unique landscapes, history, culture and wildlife of each destination. Benefit from our expert guides and relax in the evenings in handpicked accommodation.

      Ireland

      Explore a lush land of majestic hills and coastlines, rich history, traditional music, and above all a warm welcome.

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      England

      Discover England’s stunning natural beauty – a place of quaint villages, glistening lakes, moody moors and famous legends.

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      Scotland

      Scotland is the ideal adventure playground with dramatic landscapes, castle ruins, whisky trails and ancient traditions.

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      Six expert travel companies. One place for all your adventures.

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      Wilderness Scotland offers an inspiring range of guided and customised adventure holidays, in the most remote and beautiful regions of Scotland. The Wilderness Scotland team know how to create enriching adventure holidays and know the wild places of Scotland better than anyone.

      The ultimate collection of European cycling holidays. BSpoke's cycling experts can tailor-make your perfect cycling holiday where you can travel at your own pace or in a group of like-minded individuals. A BSpoke Tour is all about being as restful or as adventurous as you desire.

      Britain's original ski travel agency and tailor-made ski tour operator, Ski Solutions has been arranging ski holidays for over 30 years across Europe and North America. The Ski Solutions team are all skiing experts, and their wealth of knowledge and passion for the mountains will ensure you experience a truly memorable ski holiday.

      Cycling for Softies is a luxury cycling tour operator providing gourmet cycling adventures in France and Italy. These are leisurely cycling tours winding through vineyards and staying in high end accommodation where the emphasis is as much on the food and wine as the cycling. Welcome to life in the easy lane.

      Wilderness England creates incredible journeys to the wild and magical outdoor spaces across Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland, the Cotswolds and the Peak District. Providing inspiring active experiences, immerse yourself in the unique landscapes, history, culture and wildlife on a Wilderness England adventure.

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