Ireland’s Ancient Islands

This trip features accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort. All accommodations provide breakfast. Relax by the fire in comfortable countryside hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses snuggled into some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery.

Single Rooms

There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of €650 is charged.

Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Breakfast is provided each morning, as well as lunch and snacks throughout the trip. Dinner is provided on the three evenings of the trip. The other nights of the trip are free for you to dine where you choose. Local pubs and restaurants offer a wide choice of regional dishes. Your guide can provide a list of local recommendations and help you make any necessary reservations.

• 6 nights accommodation in unique and cosy guest houses and hotels
• Most meals during the trip
• The services of an experienced and knowledgeable hiking guide/driver throughout
• Pickup and transport throughout the trip
• 7 days of hiking among the wild landscapes of western Ireland
• All boat trips and ferries as stated in the itinerary
• E-bike rental on the Aran Islands
• Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary, incl. a sheepdog demo, a storytelling session, and a historic walking tour

Green Graded 1-3

Our green-graded trips include shorter hikes, with few ascents, and generally over smoother terrain (but usually not paved). We include more cultural stops along the way and walk at a leisurely pace.

Often, our green-graded trips include hikes in flatter coastal areas or in valleys and will last around 2-4 hours each day. To help you decide if you are fit enough for this trip, ask yourself:

Can you comfortably hike for 6 miles (10km), including some ascents, over generally good terrain?

You will be met by your Wilderness Ireland Guide at Galway Ceannt Train Station at 12:00 on Day 1 of your trip. You will be dropped off at Westport Train Station by 12:00 on the last day of your trip. For full details on travelling to/from Galway and Westport, please see our travel section here.