Activity Adventure Tours of Ireland

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Dates: Various - Please Enquire

Description: Irish Culture - Irish Traditions - Irish Music, History, Politics + Poetry

A Wolfhound Adventure is a fully-guided, multi-activity tour to the forgotten reaches of the world's friendliest country, filled with history, heritage and culture.

We travel in small vehicles and bring with us our fleet of comfy bikes so you are free to explore more. You can hike, bike, horse-ride, kayak and even surf.

You'll visit ruined castles, explore ancient ringforts,discover lost famine villages and all in the company of your award-winning 100% Irish 'Wolfhound' Guide.

You'll overnight in superb B+B's in quaint villages with old pubs and traditional Irish music. You'll hear myths, legends and music and you'll meet lots of friendly locals.

You'll visit islands, hike mountain passes and cycle country lanes away from the mainstream. You'll learn so much about this beautiful country and have a great time along the way.

A Wolfhound Adventure Tour of Ireland is a prefect way for student groups to discover and explore more of Ireland. We can tailor make our tours to suit your student group's interests - from the politics of Northern Ireland to hiking or biking ancient famine trails.

Highlights: Highlights of a Wolfhound Adventure Tour of Ireland can include -
* Irish History, Heritage Politics and Culture.
* The Ring of Kerry
* The Cliffs of Moher
* Awesome outdoor activities from biking to hiking, from horse-rides to surf lessons.
* The Aran Islands
* World Heritage Sites such as the ruined monastery of Skellig Michael, the wonderful Giants Causeway or the unforgettable Dun Aengus fortress on Inis Mor.
* Stone circles, ringforts, castles, cliffs, green fields nad stone walls.
* Indepth discussions of Irish political and cultural history.
* Learn Irish songs and poems.
* Learn to play the bodhran - traditional Irish drum.
* Visit lost famine villages.
* Detour to graveyards to trace family heritage.
* Wilderness picnic lunches.
* Great accommodation from castles to campsites, hotels to hostels. Whatever your budget allows.
* Learn to speak some Irish words.
* Learn the background to the Troubles of northern Ireland.
* Listen to local traditional Irish music in the evenings and visit traditional pubs.
* Meet the locals in quaint towns and villages of Ireland's West.

Cost in US$: Group Tour Price available

Prices quoted will include all on tour transport and your own Irish private guide for the duration of your adventure. Accommodation is usually on a bed and breakfast basis. All hikes nad bikes will be included in the price. Other activities such as boat trips, horse-rides, kayaking or surfing are not included in the prices quoted.

Your driver/guide is an award-winning ireland Adventure Tour guide and expert in local history, politics, archaeology, mythology and songs and stories. Fairies available on request.(!)

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of Varies

Application Process Involves:

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Wolfhound Adventure Tours - Irish Hike + Bike Adventure Tours of Ireland's Mission Statement: Wolfhound Adventure Tours organises small group biking and hiking adventures of Ireland. We escape the mainstream in an effort to explore more of the world's friendliest country. A Wolfhound Adventure mixes activity, adventure and culture in an eco friendly way. Our adventures mix the cultural history of Ireland - her legends, stories, poems and songs with the beauty of the landscape and the richness of her tradition.

Year Founded: 2008