WILD ATLANTIC WAY OF IRELAND
7-DAY SELF DRIVE IRELAND ITINERARY
Trip Style: Explore
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY & CHARM OF IRELAND’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY
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STARTING AT $2495 per person
Fully planned & booked 7-day self-guided Ireland itinerary
Self-drive
Minimum of 2 people
Trip Highlights
Charming boutique B&B stays in Ireland’s stunning rural countryside
Visits to remote castles, ancient dolmens & fairy forts
Learn about sustainability & biodiversity in Irish agriculture
Avoid the crowds with our local insights
See the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney National Park & Dingle Peninsula
A perfect 7-day self-guided Ireland tour along its dramatic west coast, known as the Wild Atlantic Way. Your explorations begin in Killarney National Park to explore breathtaking sites like Ross Castle. You’ll continue on through quaint villages immersed in idyllic landscapes and across lesser-traveled scenic roads. Along the way you'll enjoy stops at ancient stone circles, impressive castles, and colorful towns bursting with charm. Lively pubs filled with traditional Irish music will encourage you to mingle plenty of friendly locals. Of course, your perfectly planned self tour brings you to the jaw-dropping Cliffs of Moher and other unmissable highlights with tips on the best ways to explore and beat the crowds. As well, you'll be directed to our off-the-beaten-path favorites and tucked away gems - the kinds of experiences that will have you talking about your trip to Ireland for years to come!
Book our 7-day Ireland self-drive itinerary with Custom Dates year! Starting at $2495 per person. See all inclusions, itinerary details and complete pricing in the drop downs below.
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Trip Inclusions
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6 nights in our trusted locally-run boutique B&Bs, full of Irish charm
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Detailed driving routes & tips for driving in Ireland
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Visit Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey and Torc Waterfall
Explore the Cliffs of Moher and the Coastal Walking Trail (from secret entrances, away from the crowds)
Visit to a remote castle and other off-the-beaten path sites
Scenic drive around Slea Head with stops at a farm with sheepdog demo, ancient Beehive huts, Coumeenole beach, Dunquin pier & more
Visit select sites in the Burren region of County Clare including ancient dolmens, caves & fairy forts
Special nights with Trad Music at countryside pubs
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Daily full breakfasts + 1 dinner
Restaurant recommendations all along the way
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Visit to our local community partner Irish Seed Savers + donation to their organization
Detailed itinerary with complete self-guided instructions, local recommendations, daily budget estimate, and cultural tips
Traverse representative assisting you from booking through the end of your trip
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Extra nights
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International airfare
In-country rental car
Site entries, unless specified
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Required travel insurance
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Minimum two people required to book. Prices are based on double occupancy. For groups of odd numbers (3, 5, etc.) please add a “my own room” option for one guest.
STARTING AT $2495 per pers
+$495 'My own room' - private room with private en suite
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Extra nights before/after your trip, prices upon request
FAQS
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There are a few options, which are explained in your Welcome Pack when you book. You can start your journey by arriving to Dublin Airport (DUB) or Shannon Airport (SNN) in the morning and driving your rental car to Kerry from there. It partly depends on which flights work best for you and where you’d like to pick up your rental vehicle.
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The first thing to know about driving in Ireland is that they drive on the left side of the road. That means that the driver’s seat is on the right side and the gear shaft is managed with your left hand. The pedals are still the same - clutch on the left, brake in the middle, gas on the right. In general, roads in Ireland are also more narrow. When you select a rental car, you may choose to get an automatic to make it a tad easier!
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Our partners are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions such as Celiac, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, etc. to the best of their abilities. In this itinerary, your breakfast is included each morning, and some smaller establishments have limited options. That said, we always share your dietary preferences to ensure that you have options to the best we can provide. The great news is that Ireland has many health-oriented markets with lots of fantastic vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free options so stocking up on snacks is a great plan!
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It is ideal to book this trip at least 6 months in advance to ensure enough space at our selected accommodations; however, we can often accommodate last minute bookings up to 3 months prior to the trip start date.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
