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Off the beaten track in SW Ireland with Alyson Adventures

It's easy to get to know the other travelers in our small, friendly, gay and lesbian groups.

An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

The Dingle Peninsula offers hikers a bounty of beautiful sights.

Irish Idylls: Off the beaten track in SW Ireland

Hiking the Emerald Isle

The Emerald Isle is mystical place of lush pastures, stunning seascapes, grand and aging castles, and romantic fishing villages reminiscent of a time gone by. It is also full of surprises, including some of the finest dining in the world.

Join us for a week of hiking and exploration as we stay in friendly Bed & Breakfasts in southwestern Ireland. Trek to some of the most famous sites in Ireland, some nearby and familiar, others far off the beaten track. Then pop into the local pub for a pulled pint and some traditional music to cap off your day.

Highlights:

Hike on ancient trails in the hills overlooking the sea.
Experience traditional Irish hospitality in the comfort of lovely B&B's, located near the Ring of Kerry and on the picturesque, but less-touristed Dingle Peninsula.
Discover the remote Blasket Islands, including a village abandoned in 1953.
Enjoy traditional Irish food and music.
Whet your appetite with fresh seafood and fine dining in picturesque seaside restaurants.
Walk, wander and enjoy the beautiful Emerald Island at you own pace!
Contact us if you are interested in a post-trip weekend in Dublin.

Is it the right vacation for you? This trip includes several walking days on uneven terrain, in the hills and along the coastline of southwestern Ireland. Weather can be damp, so be prepared for the rain that keeps Ireland green.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.
Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts and ends at Shannon Airport

Price includes: Transfers between Shannon International Airport and the Dingle Peninsula (for those arriving and departing within our recommended time windows); Transportation to daily hiking and sightseeing spots; Comfortable rooms with private bath for two nights each in three traditional Irish B&Bs; All meals starting with lunch on Day 1, except two dinners; wine or soft drinks are included at Welcome and Farewell dinners; Authentic Irish music; All entrance fees for included activities, hotel service charges, government taxes, porterage, and meal gratuities.

Not included: Airfare to and from Shannon International Airport, including departure taxes; Transfers from Shannon Airport or extra nights' lodging if not arriving and departing during recommended time windows; Two dinners and breakfast on arrival day; Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry and telephone calls, extra acivities. Gratuities for guides.

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