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12 Day Giant Irish AdventureThe best tour of Ireland in the world. From the north east tip to the south west of Ireland this is an epic 12 day adventure.
8 Day Tour Wild Irish RoverIts wild, its Irish and its roving! Covering the south west and west of Ireland, including the Aran Islands and a night in a castle.
7 day World Tour of IrelandA fantastic & comprehensive tour of the south west and west of Ireland. Combining off the beaten track exploring & Irish highlights.
7 day North by North West tourCovering the best of Northern Ireland and the Northwest and West of the Republic. Highlights such as the Giants Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher.
6 day tour To The Edge of The WorldA great introduction to Ireland, covering the stunning south west of Ireland including Cork & Kerry, an area once thought to be the edge of the World.
5 Day Northern Ireland TourGround breaking tour covering Northern & North West Ireland, a terrific mix of adventure, scenery and fascinating history.
Family and Private Group ToursTailor make your own tour superb personalised experience. We are here to help advise you on some of the great options available.
Luxury Tours of IrelandThe fun and informal, yet luxurious way to see Ireland.
- About Us
About Vagabond Tours IrelandVagabond is the perfect small-group vacation for people who don´t want a coach tour but still want to fully experience Ireland.
AccommodationA vital component of Vagabond is the effort we put in to finding accommodation that is just right.
ActivitiesOne of the best aspects of the Vagabond tour experience is getting out into the countryside and enjoying the cleanest air in Europe.
GuidesEvery Vagabond tour of Ireland is led by one of our award-winning team of guides.
IrelandIt is a unique country, loved by those who live here and yearned for by millions around the world...
Sustainable travelVagabond is committed to a code of best practice in our relationship with the environment and with the communities we visit.
VehiclesThis is not a bus tour of Ireland, it´s a four wheel drive adventure using a unique type of Land-Rover minibus - the legendary Vagatrons!
- Amazing Memories
customer_galleryThank you to all Vagabonds who have sent us your photos.
Customer FeedbackWe would like to say thank you very much to everyone who has travelled with Vagabond and thank you also for your kind words.
Press and awardsWe have won awards, been written about in the papers, featured on TV and even done some modelling!
Memberships & AffiliationsProfessional organisations which Vagabond Tours are a member of.
Visit the Aran IslandsIn true Vagabond style we have created a fantastic full day adventure which takes you to one of Ireland’s treasures, the Aran Islands.
Stay in an Irish CastleThere is nothing quite like spending a night in a castle to take you back in time.
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Book a TourThank you for choosing to book a Vagabond tour, we really look forward to showing you around Ireland
Special OffersCheck out our special offers for 2013 - the year of The Gathering
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Contact DetailsNo question is to small, we would love to hear from you and answer any queries or question you may have.
FAQsYou might find this page handy as point of reference.
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Fantastic small-group, off-the-beaten-track tours of Ireland…
| Welcome to Vagabond Tours of Ireland, Ireland’s original and best small group multi-activity and cultural adventure tours, offering fantastic scheduled adventures or private tailor-made tours to the hidden corners of Ireland. Our small group sizes and professional, yet informal and contemporary style makes Vagabond a welcoming, personal and unforgettable way to see the off-the-beaten-track side of Ireland, to learn all about its history and culture, to take part in some refreshing activities and to enjoy great Irish scenery, welcome, music and pub life. | ![]() |
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Vagabond really is the off-the-beaten-track tour of Ireland...
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Also including the great and famous highlights…
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Showing you the very best of Ireland’s scenery…
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Staying in high quality, locally owned accommodation...
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And with the flexibility and personal service of our small group sizes…
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Enjoy activties such as cycling in the Killarney National Park..
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Go for fantastic walks...
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You can go horse-riding on a deserted beach…
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Explore Ireland's Atlantic coast in a sea-kayak...
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Go offshore to some of Ireland's islands...
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You will experience Ireland's diverse natural environment..
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Travelling in our legendary, go-anywhere 4X4 tour vehicles…
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With our multi-award winning team of tour guides looking after you…
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And telling you about Ireland’s fascinating history and culture…
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And taking you to legendary places...
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Making sure you will have plenty of free time to meet the locals, go shopping, or just relax…
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And in the evenings, some great food, a pint and maybe some live Irish music…
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A little bit about Vagabond
Established in 2002, over the years Vagabond has built up a great reputation as the number one small-group tour company in Ireland, a reputation built on reliability, customer service and innovation. During this time our tours have continually evolved and developed, largely thanks to years of preparation, research, experience, staff input and customer feedback and input.
We have won awards, been written about in the press, we have featured in major nationwide advertising campaign for the Vodafone mobile phone network and we were used a case study on national TV here in Ireland as an example of ‘how a small tour operator should be run’.
In addition Vagabond has worked closely in conjunction with Failte Ireland (the Irish Tourist Board) on several projects and in 2009 we were delighted to be accepted into the Incoming Tour Operators Association – Ireland (ITOA), which is the professional body for incoming tour operators in Ireland. Plus in 2010 Vagabond was equally pleased to be admitted to the US based Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
So, you know that when booking with Vagabond, you are booking with a top quality, reliable and established company.
At Vagabond we want our customers to love Ireland as much as we do, and so have put a huge amount of work into every aspect of our adventures. Please find below some features of the tours that help make Vagabond the best way to experience Ireland:
It’s off the beaten track
Explore with us Ireland’s most remote and beautiful places right away from the tourist trail, while also visiting Ireland’s best and most worthwhile popular tourist attractions.
Small Group Sizes
We keep group sizes small (13 max) to give a more personal, flexible service and allow us to stay in smaller, locally owned Irish accommodation. The trips promise all the convenience of a guided tour but keep the personal touch that captures the relaxed, humorous and quirky spirit of Ireland. Please click here to see some pictures taken by previous Vagabonds (our passengers)
Comprehensive range of tours
Vagabond offers an extensive selection of scheduled tours which offer the visitor a fantastic introduction to Ireland and an insight into Irish life. From our fascinating 5 day ‘Northern Island’ tour to the breathtaking 12 day ‘Giant Irish Adventure’, with tours departing weekly Vagabond has a flexible range of trips to show you the very best of Ireland. Plus, each tour can also be customised for private group bookings. And once you are booked on to a tour, then it is guaranteed to run. That’s a promise. For more information on our itineraries please click here
Ireland’s people, history and culture
The history, culture and people of Ireland are a major part of any Vagabond adventure tour, we will share with you 1000′s of years of an ancient and turbulent history that has touched the world. From ancient sites that are older than the pyramids of Egypt, through the turmoil of foreign invasions, to the modern day, Ireland has an action packed and fascinating history. For more information on Ireland please click here
Free time
Free time on tour. In the true spirit of Ireland, we like to keep our tours as unhurried and relaxed as possible, with flexibility and also free time built in to the itineraries. There is no better way to meet Irish people and experience first hand their famous hospitality, warmth and humour
Vagabond Guides
The cornerstone of any good tour is the guide and Vagabond is fortunate to be able to attract the very best in the business. There is no doubt that they are some of the most passionate, talented, and professional guides in Ireland and as you travel through the country, through wild and rugged landscapes, to hidden historical sites, castles and legendary battlefields our team will keep you informed and entertained and also provide you with an insight into life in Ireland today. To meet our team of guides click here
Accommodation
At night we stay in top quality, locally owned guesthouses and small hotels located in some of the most scenic locations in Ireland and in picturesque Irish communities. All rooms have private bathrooms, TV’s and tea and coffee facilities. For more information on our accommodation providers please click here
Activity
No Vagabond tour would be complete without a bit of adventure, each trip includes loads of fresh air and some fantastic outdoor adventure activity options. Enjoy an active, refreshing and stimulating Irish vacation. For more information on our activity options please click here
Vehicles
Our vehicles are quite simply unique. Our specially built Land Rover 4X4 Minibus’s (or Vagatrons as they are known) create a spirit of adventure right from the start as they carry you to parts of Ireland that other visitor can’t reach. They are comfy, chunky and fun and are definitely the best way to arrive in style! For more details on our vehicles please click here
Further details
Please enjoy exploring our website and if you have any questions or would like further information on any aspects of our tours then please do not hesitate to contact us
Driftwood Irish Journeys of Discovery
If you are looking for a less active, yet small group and off the beaten track tour of Ireland, then please check out our new Driftwood tours at www.driftwood.ie
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