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Self-Drive Tours of Ireland Packages

Discover miles and miles of rugged coastline, open country roads, and stunning scenery on our self-drive tours of Ireland. Enjoy an immersive independent tour of our beautiful country while benefiting from our expert local knowledge, love of Ireland, and friendly guides as you travel the length and breadth of the Emerald Isle. Your ultimate Ireland road trip awaits.

 

Your Perfectly Crafted Self-Drive Ireland Itinerary

An Ireland self-drive package is designed to give you the independence of doing your own road trip but with the knowledge and resources of taking a guided trip with a top tour operator (that’s us). For many types of travelers, a self-guided trip to Ireland offers the best of both worlds. Keep reading to learn more about our self-drive tours, and please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

You can explore Ireland at your own pace while getting a little help along the way from our expert guided itineraries and complementary Paddy the Pocket Pilot virtual tour guide app. Prebook ‘tried & loved’ accommodations ranging from friendly guest houses to 4-star hotels and historic castles.

Tell us what kind of Overland Ireland self-drive itinerary you want to experience and our team will craft the road trip of a lifetime. This is the perfect time to draw up an Irish ‘bucket list’ and create a tour that is uniquely yours.

After all, it’s your adventure; why not have it your way? And if having absolute control over your Ireland self-drive package sounds appealing, then you may be interested in our Ireland private guided tours instead.

Choose one of our expertly planned Ireland self-guided tour packages! There is something for everyone; we’ve gone to great lengths to make as many Irish dream vacations as possible. Whether you choose the Coast to Coast Self-Drive or the Greenway Self-Drive Ireland Tour, or anything in between, know that you are in great hands and will be treated to amazing experiences at every turn.

Our Paddy the Pocket Pilot app stores all your passes, vouchers, and hotel information, as well as history that comes alive as you drive. Note: If required, all tours can be catered to vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians.

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The Ultimate Self-Drive Ireland Tour

From€1,749
10 Days
Dublin
Max People : Group Size Up to You!
The 10-Day Self-Drive Ireland Tour covering the length and breadth of our beautiful Emerald Isle! Drive into feast of tradition, Castle, Culture, history and incredible scenery.
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The High Life Self-Drive Road Trip Through Ireland

From€1,549
8 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
This luxury 8-day road trip will bring you from castle stays to romantic cliff-top walks. Discover the Ancient East, The Ring of Kerry and make you way to the legendary Wild Atlantic Way.
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The Green Way Self-Driving Tour Of Ireland

From€1,299
8 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
On this sustainable tour, enjoy the green Irish scenery. Drive through national parks and along coastal roads, immerse yourself in Irish culture, leaving nothing behind but your footprints.
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South & West Self-Drive Ireland Tour

From€1,249
8 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
On this South and West Wanderer self-drive tour, you will experience the pure Irish adventure. This itinerary is full of hiking, biking, cultural, and authentically Irish activities.
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The Emerald Route Self-Driving Tour Of Ireland

From€1,249
7 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
This 7-day driving tour cover the beautiful Irish Coastline from Connemara to Kinsale and will bring you exploring a range of scenery, castles, history, culture and wildlife along the way.
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Lighthouse on a rocky coastline with rough sea waves crashing onto the shore.
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Ancient East Road Trip Through Ireland

From€999
6 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
The Ancient East driving tour is packed with stories and legends. Visit impressive historical sights and enjoy outdoors activities such as kayaking, cycling, hiking, biking, castles.
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Coast To Coast Driving Tour Of Ireland

From€999
5 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
5-day road trip through the South and West of Ireland with unforgettable, authentic Irish experiences. The perfect mix of culture and adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way.
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The Northern Way Self-Drive Tour Of Ireland

From€999
7 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
On this 7-day self-drive tour, experience the rich history, heritage, and culture of Northern Ireland. Discover the hills of Donegal and drive into National Parks and the Antrim Coastline.
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Wild Atlantic Wanderer Self-Driving Tour Of Ireland

From€999
6 Days
Dublin
Max People : 4
Discover the wonders of Ireland's majestic Wild Atlantic Way on this 6-day road trip, featuring hiking, cycling, and authentic interactions with locals along the scenic West Coast.
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Every Ireland self-drive itinerary booked with Overland Ireland comes with exceptional service, detailed itineraries, and extras, such as our Paddy the Pocket Pilot App, as standard. So, if you’re looking for an independent way to see Ireland with all the benefits and surprises of a guided tour with pre-booked “tried & loved” accommodation, you’re in good hands. But don’t take our word for it, check out our tour group reviews here.

It’s Your Ireland Trip.
Do It Your Way!

Turn your bucket list into a tour of a lifetime to the Emerald Isle.

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Get The 'Full Irish', Proudly Local, Fáilte Ireland Approved, Guided Experience

If you’d prefer the traditional tour experience, we have an incredible range of Small Group Tours of Ireland where you tour our beautiful little country in one of our Overland Ireland mini coaches driven by your own local guide.

Our small group tours are designed to take you off the beaten track and range from the relaxed to the active, allowing you to tailor the style and length of adventure to suit you.

Our Relaxed Tours of Ireland let you experience Ireland’s most loved landmarks and many hidden gems at an easy-going pace.

Our Active Group Tours of Ireland are designed with adventure in mind and are perfect for those who want ​their ​Ireland with a bit of zing; like kayaking with dolphins, hiking peaks, or biking with red deer. Experience Ireland through adventure.

Our local guides know every boreen (country lane) and bawn (enclosed tower) in the 32 counties and they are just bursting to share their stories, hidden histories, and local knowledge.

Did we mention our tours are ​award-winning​ and have been ​reviewed​ by the world’s toughest critics (our previous tour groups)?