Wilderness Ireland self drive tours allow you the freedom of travelling at your own pace through Ireland’s impressive scenery.
Enjoy a number of planned activities while staying in some of the finest deluxe accommodation establishments these areas have to offer. Ireland self drive tours offer a great combination of self guided and guided activities, aimed to introduce you to the fascinating people and places of Ireland.
We will provide you with wonderful Wilderness Ireland guides to lead you on some of your activities such as sea kayaking, hiking and seaweed foraging as well as delve into the history and culture of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Causeway Coast and Ancient East.
For the self-guided days we will supply a range of suggested activities. These activities will take you through landscapes awash with myths and legends, and along the way experience the finest fare and spend time in some great traditional pubs. All you need to do is arrange your transport to Ireland and rent a car while you are here – let us do the rest!
Yes and no. Travel at your own pace and have control over your itinerary with our Self Drive trips.
For our week-long Self Drive trips, you will take part in a minimum of 3 guided activities led by a hiking guide, local farmer, archeologist, boatman, forager, cycling guide or other local expert every second day. On the other days, you’ll have the flexibility to take advantage of our recommended stops and activities, choose to relax at your accommodation, hand-picked by our expert travel designers, or a bit of both.
As for our short break Self Drive trips, you will take part in at least one guided activity during your trip. For the rest of trip, you will be self guided with the flexibility to travel at you own pace and visit the recommended stops, hikes and experiences according to your preferences.
On our Self Drive trips, we will provide you with an expertly designed itinerary. Our Self Drive itineraries currently fall into 2 categories: Short Breaks or Escapes, and week-long trips.
Short breaks are 4 day/3 night trips exploring one region in depth. These trips are self guided but typically include a minimum of 1 guided experience throughout the trip.
Week-long trips are 7 day/6 night trips exploring 2 or more regions in depth. These trips are self guided but typically include a minimum of 3 guided experiences throughout the trip.
Both trip types include:
Optional Upgrades
Accommodation: Deluxe standard accommodation upgrades are an option on most Self Drive trips – chat with our sales team to learn more.
Car hire/rental: Car Hire is not included in the price, however, this is an additional service we can provide for those who request it.
Optional Activities: All Self Drive trips include optional activity upgrades such as guided walks, interactive workshops, meeting local experts and more. See each dossier for specifics.
Self drive trips do not include flights, car rental or lunch/dinner.
7 Self Drive Trips with 1 Reviews
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That’s why we read each of our client’s reviews and although we don’t respond to all of them, if it’s glowing feedback then we get the satisfaction of helping to make your vacations truly memorable.
| Trip | Difficulty | Price | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Drive – Ireland’s Ancient East | Your Own Pace | €2,000 | 7 Nights | Trip Details |
| Self Drive – Belfast, Giant’s Causeway & Donegal | Your Own Pace | €1,800 | 7 Nights | Trip Details |
| Self Drive – Connemara, Dingle & the Cliffs of Moher | Your Own Pace | €1,400 | 7 Nights | Trip Details |
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