Our small group Ireland tours are often dream trips that have been months or years in the making. It’s only natural, then, that our guests come to us with many questions — and we love answering them! There’s no overstating the importance of peace of mind when it comes to big adventures overseas. After all, most people have only one opportunity to visit Ireland
One of the questions we receive the most is, “Why travel with Overland Ireland?” We’ve dedicated this entire blog to answering this all-important query! There are numerous ways we go above and beyond to make your Ireland tour as special as possible… scroll down to find out how!
And if you have any more questions for our team in the meantime, please just contact us for the answers you need.
We Provide Small Group Tours of Ireland
With small groups, we can give our guests a great level of care and attention, and adjust our tours to the needs of individual groups as we go. Small group tours ensure you maximize your time in the Emerald Isle.
- You don’t have to wait around for 40 people to get a move on at every stop. Fewer people means more experiences to enjoy during your stay.
- We have flexibility in where we stay and what we can do as a smaller group of people.
- We are fortunate to stay in some of the best guesthouses in the country and we can drive to more spots off the beaten path in a smaller vehicle.
Four More Reasons to Travel with Overland Ireland!
Excellent Irish Guides
Your Overland Ireland journey will be captained by one of our experienced local guides. They love Ireland and are passionate about what they do. Their enthusiasm for showcasing the very best of our country is infectious and you are guaranteed a fantastic trip.
Avoid Infamous Tourist Traps
With years of experience and listening to our customer feedback, we know where you want to go and the places you would prefer to avoid. We will take you to the best spots along the Wild Atlantic Way and limit the tourist traps. With us, you’ll see what makes Ireland such a unique travel destination!
Meet the Locals
To experience the real Ireland and have lasting memories, you must meet the Irish people. During your Ireland tour, we want to introduce you to our friends from Westport to Dingle and all the hotspots in between. They will make your trip magic.
Adventure Tours and Relaxed Tours
Do you want to explore the coastline of Ireland and get stuck into adventure activities every day? Or are you imagining a slower-paced itinerary that allows you to soak up the atmosphere in each destination? Our range of tours allows offers both! Our active Ireland tours are filled with activities like hiking, cycling, and kayaking, while our relaxed Ireland tours take an easier pace, immersing guests in our friendly culture and rich history.
It’s all about providing the perfect tour of Ireland for your trip of a lifetime. Our small group tours make sure you enjoy plenty of activities and you won’t be waiting around for other people like our big coach competitors.
Our Ireland Tour Reviews Speak for Themselves:
We received a great review from one of our guests who travelled with us on the Ultimate Ireland Tour Package. We thought we would share this with you guys as it provides a great insight into what to expect on your Ireland adventure tour. We would like to thank Jorge for this awesome review:
“I travelled with the Overland guys through Ireland. I am from Girona in Spain and didn’t feel confident enough to drive on the other side of the road. Plus I thought it was an awesome way to meet other people and have a bit of ‘the craic’ as they say in Ireland.
Our guide, Clodagh, picked us up in Dublin and the first thing I noticed was that our transportation was comfortable which was nice after a big party in Dublin. We straight away travelled south to the Rock of Cashel which was really impressive. We had some lunch in Cork and Clodagh made excellent restaurant recommendations along the way. The food was delicious. That day we also got to kiss the Blarney Stone and we stayed in one of the nicest towns I have ever seen, Kinsale, where we had a great night out.
After a few too many Guinness in the pub we got up early and had a refreshing introduction to the Atlantic Ocean with a stand-up paddle boarding session. The water was crystal clear and really calm which made for a great experience. The Ireland adventure tour continued with some beautiful scenery along the Ring of Kerry. We stopped in Dingle for two nights. In Dingle, we went kayaking and saw Fungie the dolphin on the water. The food and the nightlife were great again – lots of nice music, seafood, Guinness, and time with the other guests in the group.
After Dingle, we made our way West towards the Cliffs of Moher. Instead of parking on the main entrance, we parked at a little secret spot and had a beautiful hike along the cliffs. It’s these little secret spots that make trips special and stand out from the crowds. The people on tour were also really nice and since this is a small group tour it was easy to get to know everyone and make new friends. I hope to stay in touch with them all and maybe return to Ireland together someday.
The days went so quickly because we were having so much fun and before we knew it we were in Galway. We did a cycle tour of the city which was really informative and it also gave us a good feeling of the city. It’s not really a city compared to what we are used to in Spain. It has a real small-town feeling and you could see that Clodagh grew up in Galway as she was really knowledgeable and passionate about the place. During the evening time, we had some awesome Italian food in Il Vicolo and again a late night with the group which was super fun.
The next day we were supposed to head to the Aran Islands, but most of us wanted to see some more of Galway, so we decided to skip this. Our guide was flexible and reorganized our accommodation and activities at the last minute. We traveled to Westport later that day through one of the most beautiful roads I have ever seen. The scenery in Connemara on the famine road was stunning and dramatic at the same time.
On our last day of our Ireland adventure tour, we were put to the test by hiking Croagh Patrick. It’s Ireland’s holiest mountain and most of us wished we would have taken it a little easier the night before. We all made it to the top and Clodagh was really proud of us. The view over Clew Bay was worth every minute of the climb.
We were all super sad to be returning to Dublin to end our tour. We had an amazing time and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with a sense of adventure. It’s also great if you are a solo traveller. It really was the perfect mix of culture, adventure, and scenery as they claim on their website.
I hope to come back someday and maybe bring some more friends with me.”
– Jorge Garmilla Mancho.
Book Your Spot on One of Our Tours of Ireland!
Jorge’s wonderful words reflect the tone of our many glowing reviews. We hope these words of praise help to inspire you to finally make that dream trip to Ireland a reality! Browse our range of small group Ireland tours to find the perfect excursion for you. And if you need more details about anything you see, please just contact us. We’re here to help however we can.
