Historic Tours
Learn about Ireland's rich history by exploring 12th century villages one day and modern cities the next.
Iconic Destinations
Visit iconic destinations like the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and Killarney as well as some "off-the-beaten path" treasures.
Daily Yoga Sessions
Daily Yoga Sessions
Enjoy daily yoga sessions with certified yoga instructor, Allison Smith. All levels of experience are welcome!
Private Local Guide
Private Local Guide
Daily Yoga Sessions
Experience guided tours from a local guide exclusive to our group. After all, who better to show us Ireland than a local?
All-Inclusive
Private Local Guide
Comfortable Lodging
Once you arrive in Ireland, don't worry about a thing. All transportation, food, tips, and planned experiences are included.
Comfortable Lodging
Private Local Guide
Comfortable Lodging
Relax every night in high-quality, well-rated accommodations and hotels, all included during your stay.
Day 1: August 21
Welcome to Ireland! You will arrive into the Dublin Airport before 6:00 PM. We will arrange for airport transfer to your hotel where you will be greeting by the Walker Wellness Retreats team. At 7:00 PM, we will enjoy dinner as a group as well as a retreat orientation at the hotel.
Day 2: August 22
From our hotel in Dublin, we will travel with our private guide to Adare, Co. Limerick for exploration of 12th century village and lunch. We will travel to Killarney for dinner in a local restaurant and our overnight accommodations.
Day 3: August 23
Today we will do a tour of the Ring of Kerry which includes a stop at Bog Village Museum with wolfhounds and Kerry Bog Ponies, a sheepdog demo, mountain drive, and lunch by the sea at Waterville. After lunch we will stop for souvenirs and a waterfall at Sneem, then national Park, Ladies' View and the Torc waterfall, as well as the famous lakes - top and bottom! We will enjoy an evening meal in a local restaurant and then watch a Celtic Steps dance and music show.
Day 4: August 24
We will begin the day with Shannon Ferry - Lahinch, Co. Clare. We will enjoy food at an award-winning vegetarian café, then make our ways to the Cliffs of Moher. Afterwards we'll continue onward via the Burren Coast Road with the opportunity to do a walk on the actual rocks near the coast. Our guide will show us the flora, fauna and geology. We will spend the night in Galway.
Day 5: August 25
Today we will board the Aran ferries to Kilmurvey. Once we're all there, we'll walk across a Burren-like landscape up to Dún Aengus. Afterwards we'll board the return ferry and take a cruise round the bottom of the Cliffs of Moher (not yet a well-known route). We will spend the night in Galway again.
Day 6: August 26
Today we will leave Galway and travel through Central Connemara, out to the beautiful Kylemore Abbey, then on via the lonely and unspoiled Doolough valley to Westport where we stay two nights. Here we will have an evening trad session in Matt Molloy's.
Day 7: August 27
We will travel from Westport to Achill Island and tour there. There we wil explore Ashleam Bay, Slievemore Deserted Village, and Keem Beach We will enjoy lunch in the award-winning Beehive restaurant at Keel.
Day 8: August 28
We leave Westport and head for the National Museum of Folk and Country Life at Straide, then on up to Sligo and Co. Donegal, past Ben Bulben and Strandhill. In the afternoon we'll scoot up the Barnesmore Gap and Letterkenny, up to Glenveagh National Park where we get a tour of the castle and gardens. That evening we head to the "flagship" stay of the tour, Lough Eske Castle, for a fine dining evening meal and accommodations.
Day 9: August 29
We leave Lough Eske and head to Omagh, where we see the Ulster-American Folk Park, which shows how people emigrated from here to the USA years ago. Then on to an award-winning local lunch cafe in Monaghan for a final lunch! Transfer back to the Dublin Airport for return flights home.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- All accommodations
- All meals
- Airport or local hotel pick up and drop off
- Support and transportation throughout the retreat
- Local private guide
- Daily yoga lead by Allison
- Gratuity/tipping for our guide
- All excursions on itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to and from Ireland
- Souvenirs, additional excursions, additional drinks and snacks purchased throughout the retreat
- Gratuity of a personal nature (i.e. bellmen, spa services, etc.)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Medical insurance (required)
- Any required tests or documentation (if applicable)