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    Top 5 Reasons to Be a Solo Traveller in Ireland

    5 min read

    By Dawn Rainbolt, Marketing Executive
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    All About Solo Travel

    Most people tend to travel with spouses, family or friends, but there’s an increasing trend to travel solo. Over recent years, the number of solo travellers has continued to grow as people realise there are great often-overlooked benefits to becoming a solo traveller in Ireland. Whatever your motivation for going it solo, Ireland is an ideal destination. Join a group trip to combine travel independence with safety, and take advantage of a local guide’s knowledge and expertise about the area.

    If you’re still on the fence about being a solo traveller in Ireland, scroll down to see our top 5 reasons why booking a trip as a solo traveller could be the start of the best vacation you can imagine.

    1. Meet new people

    solo traveller in Ireland

    There are various reasons why you’ve decided to become a solo traveller in Ireland, but in all cases, the result is usually the same: since you’re on your own, you’ll be much more motivated to meet and talk to new people than if you were travelling with a partner. Being amidst a small group, you’ll be able to get to know the other travellers, adventure guide, and local people you’ll meet along the way. While you can still meet new people when travelling with others, you won’t be as motivated if you’re on your own.

    2. Get the trip that you want

    Killary fjord

    No need to worry about compromising – have the holiday you imagine! We have plenty of holidays to choose from, including hiking, biking and kayaking holidays, as well as several different ability levels and types of accommodation. Though being part of our scheduled trips means that you’ll be following a set itinerary, any free time, meal choices, breaks or add-ons will be up to you – and only you. Travel at a speed comfortable for you without worrying about your travel companion – whether that means pushing the pace, hanging out with the guide, or taking your time, travel at your own pace.

    3. Enjoy the benefits of group travel

    You could, of course, simply decide to be a solo traveller in Ireland on your own. But by booking one of our trips, you’ll get the best of both worlds: the holiday you want, but without the stress of organising it all yourself. Generally, it is not advisable to go hiking in the wilderness alone, but as part of a small group, you benefit from safety in numbers. There is also the benefit of shared costs, such as the costs for the guide, transport and even the accommodation if you choose to share a room with another traveller.

    4. Give yourself some TLC

    Female cyclist on a narrow road with distant hills

    By choosing to travel solo on the holiday you want – especially as you’ll be spending your vacation in the Irish countryside and wilderness – you’ll be able to do a little soul-searching, completely free of your normal environment and the people you know. It’ll give you the opportunity to try new thing and see the world from a new perspective – and perhaps, you’ll even discover a few new interests along the way!

    5. You don't need to pay a solo supplement

    Frequent solo travellers will have run into this problem before. A lot of tour operators will immediately charge a solo traveller a higher price and book them into a single room. At Wilderness Ireland, you’ll have a choice. If there is more than one solo traveller on the trip, you’ll be paired with each other into twin rooms unless otherwise requested. Do note though that if you want to occupy a room by yourself, you will be charged extra (cost dependent on the accommodation for that trip).

    Trips to Join Solo

    TripDatePriceAvailabilityBook
    Hiking - Dingle Way30th Mar - 5th Apr 2024€2,44010 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal13th Apr - 19th Apr 2024€2,4902 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Highlights of Ireland20th Apr - 30th Apr 2024€4,3908 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - Dingle Way20th Apr - 26th Apr 2024€2,4407 place(s) leftBook Now
    Bike Tour - Donegal From Cliffs to Coast20th Apr - 26th Apr 2024€3,1808 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal27th Apr - 3rd May 2024€2,4901 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Ireland Coast to Coast4th May - 10th May 2024€2,5605 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - Dingle Way4th May - 10th May 2024€2,4403 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - The Kerry Mountains18th May - 24th May 2024€2,6407 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Ireland Coast to Coast1st Jun - 7th Jun 2024€2,5607 place(s) leftBook Now
    E-bike - Ireland's West Coast22nd Jun - 28th Jun 2024€3,3202 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal22nd Jun - 28th Jun 2024€2,490Trip Full
    Deluxe Hiking - Highlights of Ireland22nd Jun - 2nd Jul 2024€4,3906 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - The Kerry Mountains29th Jun - 5th Jul 2024€2,6408 place(s) leftBook Now
    Bike Tour - Donegal From Cliffs to Coast6th Jul - 12th Jul 2024€3,18010 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - Dingle Way6th Jul - 12th Jul 2024€2,44010 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal6th Jul - 12th Jul 2024€2,4908 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Highlights of Ireland13th Jul - 23rd Jul 2024€4,3908 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal20th Jul - 26th Jul 2024€2,4908 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Ireland Coast to Coast20th Jul - 26th Jul 2024€2,5608 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal3rd Aug - 9th Aug 2024€2,4908 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Highlights of Ireland10th Aug - 20th Aug 2024€4,3908 place(s) leftBook Now
    E-bike - Ireland's West Coast10th Aug - 16th Aug 2024€3,3207 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - The Kerry Mountains17th Aug - 23rd Aug 2024€2,6408 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - Dingle Way17th Aug - 23rd Aug 2024€2,44010 place(s) leftBook Now
    Bike Tour - Donegal From Cliffs to Coast24th Aug - 30th Aug 2024€3,1808 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal24th Aug - 30th Aug 2024€2,4904 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - The Kerry Mountains31st Aug - 6th Sep 2024€2,6406 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Ireland Coast to Coast7th Sep - 13th Sep 2024€2,5608 place(s) leftBook Now
    Hiking - The Causeway Coastal Route & Donegal14th Sep - 20th Sep 2024€2,4903 place(s) leftBook Now
    Deluxe Hiking - Highlights of Ireland14th Sep - 24th Sep 2024€4,3906 place(s) leftBook Now

    Meet the Author: Dawn Rainbolt

    “American by birth but European in spirit, Dawn has called the US, Costa Rica, Spain, England, Poland, France and now Ireland home over the years. While she has travelled to more than 30 countries, she has fallen in love with the rich Irish culture and sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Armed with a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing and a love of writing and photography, she is Wilderness Ireland's Marketing Executive since 2017.”

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