Welcome to one of our most exciting Ireland Adventure Tours to date: the Spectacular South & West 5-day trip to Ireland!
If you want the perfect mix of culture and adventure, this 5-day Ireland tour is perfect for you. And if you’d like something even more ‘perfect for you’, consider our Tailor-Made Tours of Ireland as this service involves designing the entire experience around what you want to see in Ireland and how you want to experience our beautiful country.
This is part of our wider range of Adventure Small-Group Tours of Ireland and it ventures along part of Ireland’s breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, fitting everything we could possibly fit into an Ireland itinerary over 5 days. And, best of all, we use local expert guides. This means you’re guaranteed a genuine Irish experience that is off the beaten path. This is the most authentic 5-day trip to Ireland you can imagine!
This active tour of Ireland starts in Dublin and moves southwest, via the Blarney Stone (which you can kiss to get the “gift of the gab”) to the rugged and wonderful Wild Atlantic Way. You will visit some of the most spectacular sights on the Ring of Kerry, with highlights like Ladies View and Moll’s Gap. Then put some zing into your tour by kayaking in beautiful Dingle Bay.
This is a truly action-packed adventure through some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes, and we can’t wait for you to discover our country’s natural beauty first-hand.
After reading this, are you interested in the full Ring of Kerry experience? If so, please check out our equally incredible Ireland to Island tour!
Cycle through the mountains and along the lakes of Killarney National Park before getting off the beaten path on the Dingle Peninsula. Hike along the iconic Cliffs of Moher where the Emerald Isle meets the roaring Atlantic Ocean
Then soak up Galway City’s unique bohemian atmosphere on a fun and fascinating walking tour that completes this one-of-a-kind trip. We have packed this 5-day Ireland tour with scenery, castles, culture, heritage, history, wildlife, and experiences you won’t want to end.
Keep scrolling down to read the full itinerary of this 5-day trip to Ireland and please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. If you have more time to play, our 7-day Great Atlantic Adventure is another fantastic active Ireland tour that lasts a little longer.
Due to our tours’ off-the-beaten-path locations, the size of our vehicles, and the fact that we cannot guarantee that all accommodation partners have ramps/elevators, unfortunately, our tours are not wheelchair accessible.
With Overland Ireland on this 5-day Ireland tour, you can be sure that you’ll get the most experiences possible for your tour price. No unexpected charges or hidden surprises are waiting for you on the road!
Read the list of inclusions below and you will see just how much we cover, including accommodation, transportation, entrance fees, kayaking, and much more. In the event of bad weather, or for any other reasons beyond our control, an activity cannot go ahead, we do not issue refunds.
We offer a full range of catering options, including those for pescatarians, vegetarians, and vegans.
For the optimal guest experience, we can operate this tour in reverse and combine it with any of our other tours that follow the same route.
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Note: Booking 2025 or 2026? As we constantly strive to bring you the very best experience please be aware that our tour route and inclusions may slightly change from this year to next. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about this or our other tours!
Total driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes, excluding stops
This exciting Ireland itinerary for five days starts with a Dublin departure. We head for County Cork in the stunning Southwest of Ireland. En route to our first destination, we stop at the famous Rock of Cashel, renowned for its medieval round tower, cathedral, and chapel.
Lonely Planet describes Cork as “at the top of its game, sophisticated, vibrant and diverse”. At Overland Ireland, we completely agree! Kick off your Cork experience by kissing the Blarney Stone. This might grant you the coveted “gift of the gab”. While at Blarney Castle, we also take an easy stroll around the stunning castle and gardens, before exploring the mystical rock close.
Your Cork experience continues as your expert guide leads you on a walking tour through Kinsale, a historic port and fishing town. Kinsale is known for its castles, forts, shops, galleries, arts and crafts, and the Kinsale Gourmet Academy.
We spend the first night of this activity holiday in Ireland in this incredible harbor town. With outstanding, award-winning restaurants and dramatic scenery, boredom is an impossibility in Kinsale.
Total driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes, excluding stops
We depart Kinsale in the morning and follow the road to the Ring of Kerry, a true highlight of this five-day Ireland tour. This famous route, which takes us through Moll’s Gap and Ladies View, is filled with many jaw-dropping sights and hidden gems.
Enjoy a two-hour bike ride around Killarney National Park, taking in iconic Irish sights like Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, and Muckross House & Gardens! This adventure on two wheels is a nature lover’s dream. You will have a choice of trails to follow, but they’re all right options! Each has its own unique splendor to admire.
We then journey up to the celebrated, cozy coastal town of Dingle, where we spend the night. The evening is yours to discover and absorb the atmosphere in the town’s famous quirky pubs and fantastic restaurants. This is an unmissable opportunity to stumble across a traditional Irish music session. It’s also a great spot for that long-awaited perfect pint of Guinness.
Total driving time: 2 hours, excluding stops
On day three of this activity holiday in Ireland, you have a choice of adventures to enjoy. You can either hit the water and paddle amongst Dingle Bay’s marine life or whizz around the peninsula on an e-bike.
The Dingle Bay kayak tour is led by our friends at Irish Adventures, and they know how to show you a great time! The e-bike tour is self-guided and follows the beautiful Slea Head Loop. E-bikes are a joy to ride and you can cover so much ground with minimal effort.
If you decide to go kayaking, the fun continues in the afternoon with the Slea Head Drive experience by bus. If you choose to cycle the route earlier in the day, the afternoon is yours to enjoy everything that Dingle has to offer, from its quirky craft shops to its great cafes and welcoming pubs.
This is your holiday. We want you to enjoy every second!
Total driving time: 3 hours 30 minutes, excluding stops
It’s day four of your five-day Ireland tour, and the adventures continue! We leave the wonders of Dingle behind and travel north. Our path allows you to take in spectacular views of Castlegregory along the way. We then stop off for one of the most popular experiences on all of our activity holidays in Ireland…
Our local farmer and his four-legged friends will amaze you with a traditional sheepdog show! Watching the border collies work with the farmer is a captivating sight and a true taste of Irish heritage.
We then leave the South West behind as we take a ferry across the River Shannon. On the other side, we arrive in County Clare, home to the jaw-dropping Cliffs of Moher. Any Ireland itinerary for five days has to include this iconic natural wonder! We explore this world-famous place on an invigorating two-and-a-half-hour hike. The fresh air will fill your lungs, the dramatic coastline will widen your eyes!
Our local guides use their expertise and knowledge to take you off the beaten track, showing you secret passages that outshine the hot spots on the main tourist path. Capture all the highlights of this experience with envy-inducing pictures. The views are steeped in myth and wonder, and the roar of the wild Atlantic Ocean will echo in your ears long after we’ve left.
Spend the night in either Doolin or Spanish Point. Each locality is equally spectacular. Doolin has its colorful houses and charm, while Spanish Point is a truly breathtaking coastal location. Indulge in some Irish music and craic during your stay.
Total driving time: 2 hours, excluding stops and trip back to Dublin
Our five-day Ireland tour goes out with a bang! We leave county Clare and head toward Galway, stopping at the spectacular Burren National Park on the way. There’s also a quick photo-op at Dunguaire Castle, a 16th-century fortification located in the quaint fishing village of Kinvara.
Galway is known around the world as a city of festivals and culture. In 2020, the city was voted European Capital of Culture, a year-long celebration of all that Galway is famous for. This medieval city lives and breathes history. Many of Galway’s buildings date back hundreds of years, now serving as shops, bars, and restaurants. Brightly-painted pubs heave with live music, while the cafés provide front-row seats for watching street performers, musicians, and an array of local characters.
Enjoy a historical walking tour and discover the many corners of this cultural town. After exploring Galway’s hidden gems, you have a free afternoon to enjoy entertainment, great food, and craic in this much-celebrated city. Watch some Irish dancing and feel your toes tapping to the pulse of pure Celtic music and dance.
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye! But as you travel to Dublin on pre-arranged transport, you’ll have all the memories you’ve created on this activity holiday in Ireland to look back on.
Due to our tours’ off-the-beaten-path locations, the size of our vehicles, and the fact that we cannot guarantee that all accommodation partners have ramps/elevators, unfortunately, our tours are not wheelchair accessible.
Note: To confirm your booking, you are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of €250 per person for Small-Group tours.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this tour or any others we operate. We may have already answered your question on our frequently asked questions page.
