Off the Beaten Track
Ireland Up Close and Personal
Get under the skin of what it is to be Irish. Roam the rich rural heartland of County Tipperary, wander the wild rugged Atlantic coastline, tread a spectacular limestone landscape steeped in ancient history and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ireland.
"It felt less like we were tourists and more like we were meeting long lost relatives." Chelsea, NZ
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Fully Escorted Walking Tours
Small Groups
Leave the details to us. We will take you on an unforgettable journey. Take your pick from our two fully escorted and guided 10 day walking tours: Walk the West and Connemara's Calling or better still, do them both.
Rachel, our Tour Leader will ensure you experience unique Irish hospitality and generosity of spirit.
See an overview of our tours
Irish Regional Cuisine
Personal Chef
Indulge in sumptuous Irish gourmet cuisine prepared by Elin, our travelling chef. She will spoil you with hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches and gourmet dinners.
Try fresh lobster from Castletownbere, wild honey-smoked salmon from the Connemara Smokehouse and artisan cheeses from your visit to the Ferguson Family on Gubeen Farm - award winning cheesemakers.
"FANTASTIC - WOW! beautiful nutritious food all the way - couldn’t be bettered." Elena
See Walk the West highlights page
Local Guides
Our Unsung National Treasures
Our hand picked local walking guides are "national treasures" and are passionate about their area. Their knowledge of the archaeology, history, flora and fauna of their place will fascinate you. They are your connection to the land, the people and the stories.
"Having local people involved as guides and hosts ensured a connection with the real Ireland..." Peter King
Meet the team
Ireland's Culture
Rich & Local
Meet the locals, soak up the rich village culture of each region. Hear the music, listen to the stories, step out with some Irish dancing, attend colourful local festivals and experience the rich village life of rural Ireland.
"Up close to local folk and their culture - they were all passionate for their country especially their own area. " Ngaire King
See Connemara's Calling highlights page
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