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      “Looking for a stress free trip loaded with adventure, culture, good food, magical places and joyful people? Look no further than Wilderness Ireland. This was the trip of a lifetime.”

      | Colleen Konicek – Wilderness Traveller

      Personalised Travel, Just for You

      Moments of pure joy.

      Our custom tours are inspired by simple, joyful moments.

      • Watching puffins dashing in and out of their burrows on salt-stung cliffs.
      • Tracing your ancestors’ footsteps and discovering a lost part of your history.
      • Catching the last rays of sunset as it gilds the mountain in gold.
      • Savouring a freshly shucked oyster in the crisp Atlantic breeze.
      • Tapping your foot in tune to a playful fiddle in the village pub.

      These are the stories you’ll tell for a lifetime. Let’s work together to create yours.

      What makes our custom tours unique? Read More

      Our custom tours are unique because they are tailored to your personal preferences, ensuring every experience is meaningful and memorable. We focus on the details that matter most to you, from carefully designed itineraries to hand-picked accommodations. With decades of destination expertise and extensive local knowledge, we craft entirely bespoke adventures just for you.

      How can we craft your custom tour? Read More

      Our custom trip designers are experts at crafting amazing adventures in Ireland. Brimming with local knowledge, excellent ideas, and passion for our incredible country, they ask all the right questions, offer thoughtful advice, and share insights in order to create your perfect trip. We want to know what brings you joy, what you enjoy doing in your free time, and what excites you about visiting Ireland so we can ensure your adventure is everything you’re hoping for.

      Custom Tours: How Do They Work?

      Get in Touch Read More

      Looking for a fully personalised adventure in Ireland tailored to your group? Simply fill out our Enquiry Form, send us an email, or chat with our friendly team over the phone or on Live Chat.

      Meet Your Custom Trip Designer Read More

      You’ll be matched with one of our knowledgeable travel designers, who will craft an itinerary filled with unforgettable experiences, hand-picked accommodations, and a few special touches along the way. Once your itinerary is just right, a 25% deposit will secure your travel dates, and we’ll handle the rest.

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      Enjoy an incredible escape designed just for you. From seamless logistics to personalised recommendations, we’ll ensure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on enjoying your dream adventure.

      “Ms. O’Donnell was exceptionally responsive and worked hard to address some last-minute changes on our end. The experience could not have been better.

      Our guide, Liam, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and worked hard to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. We were quite “off the beaten path” and it was wonderful. We had three sites essentially all to ourselves.”

      | John Chiocca

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      Crafting Your Perfect Adventure

      From our talented custom trip designers to our expert local guides, we take pleasure in sharing Ireland with our guests. This passion, combined with the expertise to design and deliver perfectly tailored adventures, ensures a unique and unforgettable experience.

      Meet the team who will help design your perfect trip.

      Louise Kavanagh

      From motorbikes to road bikes to scuba diving, Louise combines her love for both adventure and organisation to design seamless and exciting
      Irish journeys.

      Meet Louise

      Cathriona O’Donnell

      A cheerful and beach-loving Sligo native, Cathriona crafts personalised tours that showcase Ireland’s wild beauty, lavish hotels, and
      fascinating culture.

      Meet Cathriona

      Liz Olmstead

      An American expat and nature enthusiast who has made Sligo her home, Liz leverages her admiration for the Irish landscape to create immersive travel experiences.

      Meet Liz

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      Why Wilderness Ireland?

      We are a company built on a dedication to sharing, preserving and protecting our wild spaces for generations to come, Wilderness Ireland is industry-leading in our commitment to design and deliver world-class travel experiences in a sustainable and responsible way. Our sales team, custom travel designers, and tour guides live and breathe Ireland and delight in sharing the beauty and hidden corners of the Emerald Isle with our visitors.

      Inspired Travellers

      Since 2014, we’ve had the pleasure of showcasing Ireland’s amazing natural and cultural beauty to hundreds of happy travellers using our creative and personalised approach to designing private tours. Of course, their reviews tell the story better than we ever could. View our reviews here.

      Passionate Team

      Our office and guiding team are passionate and enthusiastic about both travel and Ireland, drawing on our extensive knowledge of travel in Ireland to design the perfect private tour for you. Our team is small enough to make sure each trip gets a personalised touch. Meet our team here.

      Well Connected

      Our deep connections with some of the most interesting and knowledgeable experts, experiences, activity providers, and local characters throughout Ireland create top-notch, immersive private travel experiences that create unforgettable memories and stories.

      Knowledgeable Guides

      Our expert guides bring Ireland’s landscapes, history, and culture to life with their deep knowledge and passion. Their flexible approach ensures every tour is tailored to your interests, making each journey engaging, immersive, and unforgettable. Meet our guiding team here.

      Accommodation

      One of the most commonly asked questions is, where will I be staying on my trip to Ireland?

      We partner with exclusive accommodation providers across Ireland to ensure your custom tour includes some of the most extraordinary places to stay.

      For a touch of classic luxury, choose from opulent castles, beautifully restored manor houses, or sumptuous boutique hotels. Or, choose something truly unique, like a clifftop lighthouse, a treehouse bubble dome in the woods, or an exclusive-use property just for you.

      Whatever you prefer, you’ll enjoy memorable experiences by day and wonderful comfort by night.

      Discover a few of our favourite hotels.

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      Discover the Ungoogleable


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      With years of experience delivering custom travel and a lifetime of exploring Ireland, we offer more than simple logistics. Work one-on-one with your knowledgeable and imaginative trip designer to craft a custom vacation perfectly tailored to you.

      We pride ourselves on local connections. From knowing the perfect pub to connecting with fascinating local characters or discovering hidden gems, we will make your custom trip unforgettable. Our passionate, professional guides go above and beyond to create extraordinary experiences.

      At Wilderness Ireland, these genuine relationships are the foundation of seamless, transformative, and authentic custom journeys capturing the true magic of Ireland.


      Why Custom Travel?


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      Custom tours with Wilderness Ireland provide the freedom to design your perfect adventure. Crafted by in-country experts, our bespoke itineraries showcase Ireland’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, and hidden gems at your ideal pace.

      Led by expert local guides, each journey blends activity, culture, and relaxation. Enjoy exclusive experiences, hand-picked accommodations, delicious cuisine, and insider insights into Ireland’s unique traditions.

      Our passionate team knows Ireland’s wild places and hidden corners firsthand, working closely with trusted local suppliers to ensure unparalleled access to sought-after experiences and off-the-beaten-path spots.

      Whether you seek cultural discovery, wellness escapes, nature-based adventures, or a highlights tour, we’ll craft every moment to match your interests—delivering a seamless, unforgettable journey.


      Featured Custom Experiences


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      Regardless of whether you’re looking to delve into Irish culture, get hands-on by learning a traditional skill, or head out into the wild corners of Ireland with an expert guide or local character, we have curated a list of our favourite custom experiences.
      From hands-on workshops to luscious food tastings to gourmet fishing, traditional workshops to farm experiences, Ireland has much to offer.

      Collated through years of in-the-field research to build genuine relationships with Ireland’s most intriguing activity providers, local characters, and artisans, we are passionate about matching your group with the customised experiences that suit you. Get acquainted with some of our most exclusive custom experiences, hand-selected by our team of experts just for you.

      Discover your favourite now.

      Create Your Custom Tour

      Enquire now using our interactive trip builder to start designing your perfect custom tour.

      Fill in your preferences to be matched with your dedicated custom travel designer who will make your Irish dreams a reality.

      Enquire Now

      Looking for Something Different?

      Explore our other private and luxury travel options to find the perfect fit for you. Prefer the flexibility of a private trip? Choose Make It Private and transform any of our Small Group Trips into a private departure for you and your friends and family.

      Need inspiration? Browse our Featured Itineraries, designed to spark ideas and showcase the best of private travel. Or, if you’d rather join a small group and enjoy premium accommodations, explore our Luxury Group Travel options.

      Browse the choices below and start planning your perfect trip.

      Make it Private

      Love one of our small group tours but want a private experience? Turn any of our itineraries into a private departure, travelling at your own pace with tailored routes and accommodation.

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      Featured Itineraries

      Need inspiration? Browse our curated itineraries, blending popular routes with hidden gems. Each trip can be customized to match your interests and travel style.

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      Luxury Group Travel

      Prefer a premium experience with like-minded travellers? Join one of our luxury small group tours, featuring exclusive activities and hand-selected accommodations.

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      Explore the Active Travel Club

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

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      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.

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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.

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