Jess' Family Trip to Ireland
Jessica, Bryan, Fiona & Sloane
Monday 28th July – Monday 4th August 2025
Day by Day
Day 1 - Monday 28th July - Welcome to Dublin
Arriving in Ireland today, a private transfer will meet you at arrivals and take you to your boutique hotel in the city centre. Head out in the afternoon to enjoy a walking tour with a local private guide through this vibrant capital city, with its mix of 1,000 years of architecture from the mediaeval to Georgian to modern. See the Georgian-style Merrion Square, lush St. Stephen’s Green and Fitzwilliam Square, as well as O’Connell Street, the site of the ‘1916 Uprising’ that led to Ireland’s independence in 1922. Your guide is also a historian who will bring the city to life with colourful tales of life in the city in times gone by.
Overnight: Dublin | The Grafton Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 1 - Transfer Details Read More +
Supplier: Dublin Chauffeurs
Pick Up Location: Dublin Airport | Pick Up Time: 09:40
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396
Justin or one of his drivers will meet you at arrivals. They will have a sign with your name on it. Please don’t be alarmed if you are delayed as they have your flight number.
Day 1 - Lunch Details Read More +
We recommend Bambino or Nancy Hands.
Day 1 - Private Dublin Walking Tour Read More +
Activity: Private Dublin Walking Tour
Start Location: The Grafton Lobby | Start Time: 14:00
Phone: +353 (0)87 688 9412 | Website: https://historicaltours.ie/
Day 1 - Dinner Details Read More +
We recommend BANG Restaurant & Wine Bar, One Pico or Etto.
Day 2 - Tuesday 29th July - Head West - The Cliffs of Moher
After a leisurely breakfast, pick up your rental car in Dublin City Centre and make your way west. En route, you visit Tullamore Distillery for a private tour and tasting. Try whiskey straight from the cask, create your own unique blend, and take it with you for those at home to try! You’ll pay an afternoon visit to the Cliffs of Moher, one of the most iconic sights on the Emerald Isle. Stop by the visitor centre, walk along the cliff edge, and take that family selfie for those at home! Arrive at your coastal hotel just in time to get changed before dinner.
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 2 - Dublin to Armada Hotel via Tullamore & Cliffs of Moher Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C37mNukDypUAE1We6
Day 2 - Visit Cliffs of Moher Read More +
Activity: Visit Cliffs of Moher
Phone: +353 (0)65 708 6141 / +353 87 6566 133 | Website: https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Day 3 - Wednesday 30th July - 4 x 4 Experience on Inis Mor
We hope the weather gods are on our side today as we head out to visit one of the remote islands that dot the Irish coastline. Inis Mor (Inishmore) is the largest of the three Aran Islands and our destination this morning. Explore the island with the aid of some off-road adventure vehicles as your local guides, Padraig and Aonghus bring you to all the off-the-beaten-track spots on the islands that only their 4×4 can reach. Learn of the Irish language spoken on the islands, the unique Irish culture and traditions of the local people, the flora and fauna that inhabit the islands and of course the filming site from the recent Banshees of Inisherin film!
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Armada Hotel to Doolin Pier Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w96VbyxnJZXLD84i7
Day 3 - Ferry Details Read More +
Operator: Doolin Ferry Company /O'Brien Line
Contact Number: +353 (0)65 707 5555 / 087 235 9918
Outward Journey Arrival Port: Inis Mor
Return Journey Departure Port: Inis Mor | Return Journey Departure Time: 16:15
Return Journey Arrival Port: Doolin Pier
Day 3 - Private 4x4 Off Road Experience Read More +
Activity: Private 4x4 Off Road Experience
Start Location: Kilronan Pier (Inis Mor) | Start Time: 10:00
Booking Reference: #271442428
Phone: +353 87 241 8657 | Website: https://www.aranoffroadexperience.ie/
Day 4 - Thursday 31st July - Sheepdog Demonstration & Stone Fort Tour in The Burren
The Burren’s rocky alien landscape is said to be the inspiration for Middle Earth in JRR Tolkien’s world-famous Lord of the Rings trilogy – and today as you explore this other-worldly region, it’s easy to see why! You will visit a local farmer and enjoy a masterclass in sheepdog working with an exhilarating demonstration of his absolutely adorable and keenly intelligent dogs. This tour will also include a walk to a prehistoric stone fort, with a worldly history that will be brought to life by the farm’s local guide and multi-sensory presentations. Excavations from the site, ranging from Venetian glass and Baltic amber, serve to juxtapose the ancient settlement against its contemporary trading inhabitants.
Overnight: Spanish Point | Armada Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Armada to Caherconnell Sheepdog DemonstrationsDD Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YgyKR8kDHdFmdrNY6
Day 4 - Private Tour & Sheep Dog Demo Read More +
Activity: Private Tour & Sheep Dog Demo
Start Location: Caherconnell Stone Fort | Start Time: 14:15
Phone: +353 (0)65 708 9999 | Website: https://caherconnell.com/sheepdog-demonstrations/
Day 5 - Friday 1st August - Drive to the Kingdom of Kerry
You have a 2.5-hour scenic drive ahead of you this morning as you make your way through southern Ireland. Departing from your hotel, the journey unfolds with winding roads bordered by ancient stone walls and rolling green hills. You’ll stop at Bunratty Castle en route, where farmhouses, village shops, and streets are recreated as they would have been back in the 1900s. You’ll meet Irish Wolfhounds Mide & Rian before enjoying lunch onsite. Continue to the lively town of Killarney, known for its Irish trad music and friendly locals.
Overnight: Killarney | The Great Southern Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 - Castle Visit and Walk the Hounds Read More +
Activity: Castle Visit and Walk the Hounds
Booking Reference: 03682444.
Phone: +353 (0)61 711 200 | Website: https://www.bunrattycastle.ie/
Day 5 - Armada Hotel to Killarney via Bunratty Castle Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FhJDTMvQB1W8MQAW9
Day 6 - Saturday 2nd August - Killarney National Park By Land & By Water
Killarney National Park is the jewel in Kerry’s crown, here you will board a boat with Dux and his canine friend and cruise the tranquil lakes of Killarney with one of the most spectacular backdrops imaginable as you are overlooked by Ireland’s highest mountain peaks. Back on solid ground, there are many hikes for you to choose from, and we’ll give you some of our recommendations.
Overnight: Killarney | The Great Southern Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 - Great Southern Hotel to Ross Pier Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tv6onAAbGKimvAw36
Day 6 - Private Out & Back Boat Trip Read More +
Activity: Private Out & Back Boat Trip
Start Location: Ross Pier | Start Time: 09:30
Phone: +353 (0)87 269 4646 | Website: https://gapofdunloetraditionalboattours.com/
Day 7 - Sunday 3rd August - Seaweed Foraging along the Ring of Kerry
Just south of Killarney lies The Ring of Kerry, a route which covers the perimeter of the Iveragh Peninsula’s stunning coastline, beaches, mountains, and hidden lakes. Your first stop today is Derrynane where you will meet one of our favourite characters. A fisherman, foraging expert, storyteller and a true Irish gent, John, will take you on a wander along the shoreline learning about life on Ireland’s west coast all the while regaling you with tales of characters from the region, from lonely monks to 18th century civil rights activists to mythical heroes. Spend the rest of the day stopping along our favourite hidden-gem beaches, visiting the birthplace of Ireland’s most prominent rebel figure, and admiring the dramatic rapidly changing landscapes.
Overnight: Killarney | The Great Southern Hotel
Room Type: x1 Family Room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 - Deluxe Seaweed Private Tour Read More +
Activity: Deluxe Seaweed Private Tour
Start Location: Derrynane Harbour | Start Time: 15:30
Phone: +353 (0)86 106 2110 | Website: https://www.atlanticirishseaweed.com/
Day 7 - Great Southern to Derrynane Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZuNueAKk2wNTsHGQ7
(Please double check this one, cause I’m not 100% sure about the meeting location in Derrynane)
Day 8 - Monday 4th August - Depart
This morning, drive to Dublin airport, drop off your rental car, and its time for your flight home. We hope your time in Ireland has been memorable and we look forward to welcoming you to our shores once again.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 - Killarney to Dublin Airport Read More +
Driving Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5vGtjJFojL1WrHoF9
Trip Details
- Inclusions
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- X nights accommodation, as stated in the itinerary above
- Most meals, as stated in the itinerary above
- The services of a qualified and experienced guide from Day X to Day Y inclusive
- All transfers in a private vehicle driven by our guide on guided days
- Private Airport Transfer on Arrival Day, includes Meet & Greet
- Private Airport Transfer on Departure Day
- All Ferry Travel Included in the Itinerary
- All guided hikes mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
- Personalised trip design and delivery
- 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
- Exclusions
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- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
- Gratuities for the main driver guide
- Notes
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- All suggested accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- A 20% deposit is required before any accommodation and services will be confirmed.
- This quote is valid for 14 days from the date quoted, after this time pricing may be subject to revision.
- Activities are only private if so specified.
- Important Contact Numbers
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Wilderness Ireland Office | 9:00am – 5:30pm
EU: +353 (0)71 9344650
US: 888 351 4257
Out of Office Hours | 5:30pm – 9:00am
Emergency Services
- Important Additional Information
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- Terms & Conditions
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Please see our booking terms here.
Get in Touch
Accommodation
The Grafton Hotel
31/32 Stephen Street Lower |
Dublin 2 |
D02 WV05 |
Ireland
Phone: +353 1 255 2700
Web: thegrafton.ie
Armada Hotel
Breaffy South |
Spanish Point |
Clare |
Ireland
Phone: +353 65 707 9000
Web: armadahotel.com
The Great Southern Hotel
East Avenue Road, |
Killarney |
Kerry |
V93R866 |
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)64 663 8000
Web: greatsouthernkillarney.com
Jess’ Family Trip to Ireland
Monday 28th July – Monday 4th August 2025