Want a bigger experience in a smaller amount of time?
Take a Mini Adventure! Typically four days in length, explore some of Ireland’s best regions with these bite-sized tours that hit all the highlights. Book one today as an extension of a multi-day trip, or entirely on its own!
Complimentary transfers are available from local train/bus stations to your Escape base. Private transfers from anywhere in Ireland are also available upon request.
If you’re feeling a bit more independent you can make your way to the Escape Base via your own vehicle, self drive hire, public transport or private hire. Here you will be met by your Trip Host before your welcome meeting.
Our Trip Leaders will be there to ensure your safety and wellbeing is the number one priority. We’re with you every step of the way – from our suppliers, to our on-ground operations.
When was the last time you did something just for you? These are short, sweet rejuvenating breaks that let you reconnect with yourself – as well as with likeminded people with the same passions and hobbies as you.
Whether you’re sheep herding near Dingle, shuck your own oyster in wild Connemara, or mastering the surf of the shores of Wild Atlantic Way, these are the kind of experiences that’ll stay with you forever
Like the look of an Irish Escape, but want to travel with family, your sports team, school group or your best buddies? We can arrange a special departure just for you, or tailor-make an Irish Escape-style itinerary to any one of our destinations. Whatever you’re planning, our team of Tailor-Made specialists can help design your perfect adventure today.
Enquire With Our Experts HereAn Irish Escape has all the best bits of our classic adventures, with the convenience of being based in one central location. Hosted by us, you’ll have the time to immerse yourself in one location. Stay in handpicked, locally owned accommodation, all chosen for how they match our core values. Irish Escapes is focused on local experiences – from hiking, biking or yoga, to visits to distilleries, farms, and local producers – and giving back to the surrounding community. Think ‘slow travel’ away from the hustle and bustle of urban centres.
FAQ’s
Yes, we offer optional arrival and departure transfers, please ask your consultant at time of booking. If you have your own car or are hiring a car for onwards travel you are also welcome to use it to make your way to the trip starting point. Once you’re in your trip location, transport will be provided to and from activities. However, it may be possible to use your own vehicle at certain times if you feel more comfortable. Your own vehicle also offers the chance to explore more of the local area before or after your retreat if you have time.
All trips & retreats begin at the preferred accommodation with a welcome meeting. See itineraries for times and locations.
Once you’ve arrived, a local private bus/taxi will be on hand for the duration of the retreat. (included in the price)
If you have difficulty getting to the accommodation – Airport transfers are available upon request. Also, pickups and transfers will be available from the main Train & Bus stations closest to your accommodation.
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Yes! Your Irish Mini Adventure comes with a new, specially named expert localhost. They’re here to look after you, take care of all the important bits, and give you their unique insights into the region. Travelling with an experienced host means you can just enjoy the moment, rather than worrying about what happens next.
Our groups are made up of 12 travellers on average. You get all the benefits of travelling in a group – safety, new friends – but small enough to feel like your exploring a destination independently and not stuck in a big crowd.
Like all Irish Experience itineraries, we’ve made sure our Irish Retreats provide the right balance between the structured and the spontaneous, giving you the flexibility to digest a destination either with your group or on your own. Want to sleep in instead of getting up for morning hike? No worries! You might spend the morning on a guided walk with your host, then partaking in a cooking a delicious local dish with your group before heading off on your own to explore the town. Needless to say, your host will be there every step of the way with suggestions and recommendations.
Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise us at the time of booking.
Our Irish Retreats uses only locally owned accommodation and transport, and local hosts to guide the itinerary. By choosing to visit – and spend – with local and small businesses, we help ensure our money stays in the local economy and benefits the places we visit. Above all, we’re committed to a style of travel that is culturally, environmentally and socially responsible.
Our Irish Retreats offer included and optional activities. If you don’t want to participate in any included activities you are free to do so, however, please note that no refund will be provided for unused services. We will do our best to substitute your unwanted activity for another activity, if available at the time.
You’re here to kick back and focus on being in the moment, so make the most of being hosted by a local who’ll take care of all the important bits and give you unique insights only the locals know about.
Travel has the power to support the livelihoods of local communities. By exploring our rural & regional areas and supporting local businesses and people, we can use travel as a force for good.
From walks and yoga, easy-going kayaking and cycling, to cooking lessons, tastings, artisan masterclasses – all are crafted with local expertise & will help you connect with nature, local culture and cuisine,& your own body and mind.
We know how important our connection with each other is. With 12 travellers maximum, our groups are small, safe, and if you’re travelling solo, it’s the perfect number of new friends.
We know where you stay is just as important as where you go. That’s why we’ve carefully selected memorable, comfortable, locally run accommodation where you’ll connect with and support the local community.
With the ease of unpacking once for your whole trip, you’ll get more time to travel slow and properly immerse yourself in the local area.
