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This is a suggested itinerary for a private group with a minimum of 12 people traveling together. Some of these experiences are seasonal and may not be available. In those instances, we will source alternatives for your group.

This Ireland Eco-Adventure is perfect for those passionate about sustainable travel. Create a positive effect on the communities you visit. Immerse yourself in the pleasures of traditional culture, native plants, and wildlife. Sink your hands into rich Irish soil, forage for wild foods, and be amazed by a fresh, organic dinner. In Cork, take part in a peatland restoration walk, then indulge in a small-batch gin tasting, heady with wild ingredients.

Take off for Kenmare Bay. You’ll discover how to harvest, dry, and store seaweed, a superfood. Watch for seals and eagles with a marine biologist. Explore the Bronze Age circle of stones. Lahinch is an exuberant coastal town, and your accommodation is a five-star, working farm. Your honest 6-course tasting menu, with local herbs and botanicals, is inspired.

A cruise along the Cliffs of Moher reminds you of Nature’s power, and a remote chocolaterie fills your senses. Enniskillen sits prettily on the waters of Lough Erne—there are more 17th century ruins here than anywhere else in Ireland. Sleep in surreal bubble domes, and witness polytunnel farming at its finest. Your last night is in dazzling Dublin. This vacation is designed to harmonize with your values. Experience the transformative power of sustainable travel in Ireland!

Included Unique Activities

  • Experience a Small Batch Artisan Organic Winery
  • Wild Food Pantry & Organic Ethos Tour
  • Learn about Bog Conservation with a local Ecologist
  • Visit a Farmyard Gin Distillery for Tour & Tasting
  • Enjoy an Eco Nature Boat Tour around Kenmare Bay
  • Take a Seaweed Foraging Walk along the Shore
  • Gain insights into Marine Awareness with a local Marine Biologist
  • Take to the water on a Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak
  • Tour a Local Award Winning Goat Cheese Farm
  • Join a Local Farmer on a Walk of the Farmland and Iconic Cliffs of Moher
  • Visit a remote Chocolate Factory hidden within the Burren Landscape
  • Tour onsite Polytunnels with the Chef before you Dine
  • Enjoy a Lakeside Sundowner with Fire Pits & Drinks & Snacks
  • Relax by Lake with access to Kayaks, Bikes and Trails
  • Visit the Guinness Storehouse for a 'Pint' and Great Views of Dublin
  • Explore Dublin's Food Scene with a Local
Wild Food Pantry & Organic Ethos Tour

Wild Food Pantry & Organic Ethos Tour

Dinner at the Strawberry Tree

Dinner at the Strawberry Tree

Peatland Bog Restoration Walk

Peatland Bog Restoration Walk

Small Batch Gin Tour & Tasting

Small Batch Gin Tour & Tasting

Slow Food Dining at Ballyvolane

Slow Food Dining at Ballyvolane

Kenmare Bay Eco-Nature Cruise

Kenmare Bay Eco-Nature Cruise

Seaweed Foraging Walk

Seaweed Foraging Walk

Coastal Walk with Ecologist, Taster & Lake Experience

Coastal Walk with Ecologist, Taster & Lake Experience

Accommodations

1 Night

Elegant Eco-Hotel

1 Night

Romantic Gardens Glamping

2 Nights

4-Star Waterside View Hotel

2 Nights

Georgian Views B & B

2 Nights

Ideal Nature Retreat

1 Night

Elegant & Stylish 4-Star Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Private Luxury Air-Conditioned Mini-Coach with Local Driver

Meals Included

  • Breakfast each morning after your stay
  • Dining at Ireland's First Certified Organic Restaurant
  • Locally Sourced Slow Food Dining
  • Gourmet Seafood by the Beach
  • 6 Course Tasting Menu overlooking the Atlantic
  • Comfort Food Dining at Finn Lough
  • Local-Led Dublin Food Tour

Points of Interest

  • Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland
  • Kenmare Bay
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Wild Atlantic Way
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Burren Landscape
  • Enniskillen
  • Ireland's Lake District
  • Dublin

Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow

Wicklow, County Wicklow

Abbeyleix, County Laois

Castlelyon, County Cork

Kenmare, County Kerry

Killarney National Park, County Kerry

Derrynane Beach, County Kerry

Waterville, County Kerry

2025

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $5,794 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • Deluxe Country Houses, Manors & Hotels
  • Luxury Glamping (May - Sept)
  • Unique Bubble Domes
  • Focus on Wild Food & Sustainable Farming
  • Marine Awareness
  • Small Local Suppliers & Experts
  • Adventure & Incredible Scenery
  • Authentic Experiences throughout
  • Luxury Coach and Local Driver

TRANSPORTATION

  • Private Luxury Air-Conditioned Mini-Coach with Local Driver

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • Breakfast each morning after your stay
  • Dining at Ireland's First Certified Organic Restaurant
  • Locally Sourced Slow Food Dining
  • Gourmet Seafood by the Beach
  • 6 Course Tasting Menu overlooking the Atlantic
  • Comfort Food Dining at Finn Lough
  • Local-Led Dublin Food Tour

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Experience a Small Batch Artisan Organic Winery
  • Wild Food Pantry & Organic Ethos Tour
  • Learn about Bog Conservation with a local Ecologist
  • Visit a Farmyard Gin Distillery for Tour & Tasting
  • Enjoy an Eco Nature Boat Tour around Kenmare Bay
  • Take a Seaweed Foraging Walk along the Shore
  • Gain insights into Marine Awareness with a local Marine Biologist
  • Take to the water on a Stand Up Paddle Board or Kayak
  • Tour a Local Award Winning Goat Cheese Farm
  • Join a Local Farmer on a Walk of the Farmland and Iconic Cliffs of Moher
  • Visit a remote Chocolate Factory hidden within the Burren Landscape
  • Tour onsite Polytunnels with the Chef before you Dine
  • Enjoy a Lakeside Sundowner with Fire Pits & Drinks & Snacks
  • Relax by Lake with access to Kayaks, Bikes and Trails
  • Visit the Guinness Storehouse for a 'Pint' and Great Views of Dublin
  • Explore Dublin's Food Scene with a Local

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland
  • Kenmare Bay
  • Ring of Kerry
  • Wild Atlantic Way
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Burren Landscape
  • Enniskillen
  • Ireland's Lake District
  • Dublin
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 12 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • This tour is customizable to suit a group of any size.

"Great trip in Ireland & Scotland"

Tena

Ireland/Scotland trip was a great trip planned with our group and Jorie. We thoroughly enjoyed each city we visited in both countries. All our hotels were very nice but as older adults, I would advise to pack light which is hard to do if your visit is extended but we had to climb stairs in several places. My favorite thing in both countries are the people. Everyone was so friendly and inviting at hotels, restaurants and local sites. We felt completely safe and comfortable. I would agree with other travelers that driving is stressful for both driver and passengers especially in Ireland where the roads are extremely narrow with rock walls on each side. Next trip will include staying in certain cities with tours out. JerPoint Park in Ireland was a favorite of our group of 4. Authentic Vacations plans, reservations and communications were first rate.

"Wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure"

James

South Carolina

Lauren, thank you for putting together a wonderful Scottish and Irish adventure. In many unexpected ways it indeed was an adventure that we will remember forever. So sincere thanks. Despite a glitch in St Andrews your team's recovery actually made St Andrews the highpoint of our trip. Staying at Rusacks overlooking the first tee and eighteenth green of the old course was awesome. All the Hotels were first rate. Experiences - awesome The Clontarf Castle is an awesome way to the trip. Well done y'all.  Big city stays - We all felt like we could have used an extra day in the larger cities. They all had a story to tell, and we just had enough time to scratch the surface. Self-drive - while less expensive alternative, the person doing the driving misses out on a lot in transit, while the passenger's white knuckle thru the driver's learning process. Also, the roads in Scotland and Ireland are no joke.  Would recommend it is worth it to hire a private chauffer driver or go Small Guided for sure.

"Scotland Birthday Trip"

Michelle

Agency

Adina, I'm following up on my client's train/whiskey tour/ birthday trip to Scotland in October. They had a wonderful time! The whiskey tour day was their favorite, made extra special by their driver Alec who was a superstar. My client's boyfriend is a real train enthusiast. They enjoyed all the train trips, and Nick was like a child on the Jacobite train. Thanks so much for your help with this trip. You clearly know Scotland and planned a very nice route with some unique requirements. I greatly appreciate your expertise and attentive service. I look forward to working with you again in the future. An early Happy Holidays!

"Memorable Trip in Italy"

Loryl

Fort Thomas, KY

Amber, I received this email from my client Mrs. R this morning - I love being able to share these with you all :).

"Loryl, WOW! What a wonderful trip we had in Italy! Thank you for helping make this trip so memorable. We have so many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank You!  I guess we need to start thinking about our next trip. "

"Trip of a lifetime in Ireland"

Cathryn

Jennifer, I want to thank you for planning and arranging our wonderful vacation in Ireland. Everything was easy Peezy as my granddaughter would say. The hotels were all beautiful, each one was uniquely different and beautiful. We enjoyed each and the food was enjoyable. We enjoyed all the extra goodies. We were not able to take either sea cruise as the weather canceled the trips. The best decision we made was to have a guide /driver. Martin was an absolute wonder. I wanted to bring him home with us. He saw to every detail and was extremely entertaining to boot. His recommendations were spot on to our interests. I think he knows everyone in Ireland. The car was super too. The back seats were massage chairs. How cool can you get? As a great extra the Owner of Screebe House bought two of my paintings and commissioned two more. Again, many thanks for the trip of a lifetime.

"Two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland"

Wanda

Our vacation was wonderful we had a great time on our two-week trip to Ireland and Scotland. Jorie helped us plan our trip, she worked hard to include all the places we wanted to see and selected some great adventures for us to enjoy along the way. We truly loved Ireland, the countryside the beautiful sights and the flowers blooming everywhere made our visit one to remember for sure. 

"Wonderful Anniversary Trip in Ireland"

Tim

Hi Jorie, Rose and I had a wonderful time in Ireland! We couldn’t believe how well everything worked out and the locations selected for our stays were excellent. We really loved the Country House and Abbyglen Castle.  The staff at Abbbyglen Castle were so nice and made our anniversary evening wonderful! We had no idea there was so much aviation and radio history in Clifden! As for the other locations they were all first-rate as well. We went to the “Man O’ War” Pub for dinner our last night in Ireland. It was a great recommendation. The atmosphere, hospitality, and food were awesome. Again, thank you for helping to set up a wonderful trip which we will never forget. 

"All of my clients had only positive feedback"

Kelly

Mesa, AZ

This was my first time using Authentic Vacations. I worked with Ellie, and she knocked it out of the park! Every detail with transfers, trains, boutique hotels, castles, private tours and fantastic client feedback will keep me coming back! I had 5 vacations with varied budgets this past month. All of my clients had only positive feedback. Emails and phone correspondence were quickly answered, which can make or break my decision to partner with someone. If you are looking for a destination expert, AV will not disappoint! Thank you for making me look like a rockstar, Ellie and AV!!

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