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Active Ireland

12 days, 5 cities  |  From $2,699 $2,399 before flights($300 off)  |  Estimated biweekly payments as low as $89

Trip type
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4.9 out of 5 stars

66
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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.

Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.

Why go?

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 10 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 10 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners and 1 lunch
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support from our travel gurus
  • 7 iconic hikes with a local guide
  • Entrance to the Cliffs of Moher
  • Admission to the Titanic Museum

Picture yourself

  • Standing at the foot of Torc Waterfall’s 66-foot cascade
  • Summiting Carrauntoohil–Ireland’s highest point
  • Experiencing the raw power of the Cliffs of Moher
  • Walking in the footsteps of giants at Giant’s Causeway

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight to Dublin. Find your seat, pick a movie, and then try to get a wee bit of shuteye. The majesty and raw beauty of Ireland awaits.

Day 2: Arrive in Dublin + Welcome Dinner

Your first true taste of Ireland is the city of Dublin, the capital and largest city in Ireland!

In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

Today’s highlights
  • Meet an EF representative at the airport.
  • Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
  • Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
  • Get familiar with the area on an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
  • In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
Travel questions?

Chat with a Trip Expert!

1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET

Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Generator Dublin

This design-led hostel is located in trendy Smithfield. Guests enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with café-restaurant and bar onsite. Nearby you'll find Dublin's famous Temple Bar and the Jameson Distillery.

Earls Court House

This boutique, family-run hotel is located near Killarney's vibrant town center. Guests enjoy free WIFI, onsite bar and outdoor patio. Nearby you'll find quaint pubs, restaurants and Killarney National Park.

Kinlay Hostel

This hostel is located in the heart of Galway city. Guests enjoy the onsite lounge with pool table and spacious dining room. Nearby, you'll find the city's best restaurants, bars and shopping.

ETAP Belfast

This hostel-hotel is located in the center of Belfast. Guests enjoy an onsite bar offering pizza, free WIFI and 24 hour reception. Nearby you'll find the Titanic museum, Botanic Gardens and the waterfront.

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4.9 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 66 traveler reviews

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Phenomenal treks throughout Ireland!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Akshaya, traveled in Sep 2024

First time in Ireland and beautiful introduction to the raw natural beauty with the best tour guide possible - Gavin! Book this ASAP. It’s affordable and even on the rainiest days, everything glistens so beautifully blue and green

Best trip of my life

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anna, traveled in Sep 2024

This was my first EF trip and I’m sure it won’t be my last! I love to hike and often find that escaping into nature helps me reflect and recuperate; plus I’m of Irish heritage, so this trip was perfect for me! Gavin our tour director was fantastic: full of information,...

Ireland is beautiful Gavin is great hikes were fun

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Zachary, traveled in Sep 2024

Hiking around Ireland really is the best way to see the best parts of Ireland. There's enough free time after the fact to eat the local food and go to the pubs at night time. Every night there was night life out and there was always love music to listen to. And if you stay out...

Book this trip today!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Bethany, traveled in Sep 2024

I loved this trip! Having international travel planned for you with a tour guide is incredible. Our Tour Director, Gavin, did an incredible job organizing this trip. It was the perfect mix of activities. We stayed very active. I highly recommend working out and hiking before...

Stunning

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Madelyn, traveled in Jun 2024

Each hike was absolutely stunning from the base to the summit there was something to be seen, including your sheep hiking companions! I am not an experienced hiker and I was able to summit each mountain but it was challenging. There is a lot of driving time to and from the hikes...

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5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in May 2024

Other than the weather delaying me getting over there it was a great time

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