Join a hiking adventure to explore Ireland’s North West Coast

7 days: Small Group Hiking & Cultural Tour

Map of Ireland

Beyond the Map

Explore WEST Ireland’s Charm

Discover Ireland’s west coast with me as your local guide. This tour is an open invitation to my beautiful home. Do you want to explore the wild Atlantic Way coast & discover Ireland’s hidden gems? Are you ready to have an authentic and immersive Irish experience and explore Ireland beyond the common tourist trail?

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sample itineraries – AT A GLANCE

Private, fully guided & customisable

7 Days
12 people max
Belfast – Dublin
€1,950 pp (2 people sharing)*

Included in you tour

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 7 fun days with your local guide Rachel
  • Expert designed and organised itinerary
  • Stress-free travel experience
  • All transport is complementary
  • 2 lunches (a mix of home-made picnics and cafés)
  • Baking in Majorie’s kitchen – Welcome to my home
  • Guided walks & hikes in spectacular scenery
  • Rachel’s Whiskey Appreciation Session
  • Traditional Seaweed bath
  • Irish history, culture & food
  • Active experiences & sport activities
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*Price based on a group of 8. With adaptations I can also cater for larger groups.

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THE ITINERARY

Enjoy browsing through the example itinerary day by day. Get a taste of how discovering Ireland’s west coast with your local guide could look like. Any questions? I would be delighted to have a chat with you about all possibilities. 

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Day 1

Galway & Connemara

Pick up from Galway in the morning

Highlights:

  • Famine Trail – A walk steeped in history
  • Killary – Ireland’s only fjord
Day 2

South Mayo

Exploring Westport & surroundings

Highlights:

  • Croagh Patrick – Hiking Ireland’s Holy Mountain
  • Irish Foodie Tour
  • Westport – Ireland’s friendliest town
  • Westport – Live music in the pubs
Day 3

Achill Island

Experience Irish island life

Highlights:

  • Hike up to Ireland’s highest sea cliffs
  • Irish speaking Gaeltacht area
  • The deserted village – Irish famine history
Day 4

West Mayo

The Irish Welcome

Highlights:

  • Ballycroy National Park
  • Baking experience with my Mam (Marjorie) in her kitchen
  • Rachel’s Whiskey Appreciation Session
Day 5

North Mayo

The spectacular Wild Atlantic Way Coast

Highlights:

  • Hike along the rugged west coast
  • Ceide Fields – The world’s oldest Neolithic site
  • Downpatrick Head & sea stack Dun Briste
  • Cycling tour to discover the Monasteries of the Moy
  • Belleek Castle & Dungeons
Day 6

South Sligo

Follow the trace of the ancient Queen of Connacht

Highlights:

  • Hike around Knocknarea to Queen Maeve’s grave
  • The Irish surf coast
  • Traditional seaweed bath
Day 7

Ballina town and surroundings

Take time to explore Rachel’s home town before traveling back to Galway

Highlights:

  • Jackie Clarke Museum
  • Connacht Whiskey Company
  • Fishing capital of Ireland
  • Foxford Woollen Mills
Day 8

Mayo & Galway

A full day of history & culture on the way back to Galway

Highlights:

  • Foxford Woollen Mills
  • Museum of Country Life
  • Irish Heritage Farm
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Relax & Unwind

Accommodation

A hand-picked mix of cosy hotels in beautiful locations is waiting for you.

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The Unforgettable

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Spectacular landscapes

Enjoy some of Ireland’s most stunning views, visit iconic sights and discover hidden gems.

Like-minded people

Go on a unique vacation and make new friends along the way by sharing the adventure.

Living history

Learn from those who lived through significant events to understand the complexity of Ireland’s past.

The Craic

Besides beautiful hikes I have lots of fun activities planned to make your Ireland trip an adventure of a lifetime. 

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Making the Most of Your Trip

GOOD TO KNOW

This hiking tour first takes you to Northern Ireland where we will explore the Mourne Mountains by hiking Slieve Donard and the iconic Causeway to the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway. We’ll continue then to County Donegal – voted “coolest place on the planet” by National Geographic. There we’ll visit Glenveagh National Park, hike Errigal mountain and see some of Ireland’s most dramatic and highest sea cliffs at Slieve League. Continuing along the Wild Atlantic way we will explore more of County Sligo, follow the trail of Queen Maeve – the Ancient Queen of Connacht and finish the tour in my home town Ballina in County Mayo.
Besides spectacular hikes I have a lot of fun activities planned for us along the way. You’ll learn more about Irish history, folklore, Whiskey and more.

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Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US!

  • We wanted to find someone who’s actually cycled the routes and had done the hikes and Rachel’s experience doing these helped form a great itinerary to beautiful Ireland. She’s one-of-kind and put together a one-of-kind trip for us. 

    Sarah & Max, Canada

    – April, 2023

  • Rachel is a great ambassador for Ireland and truly loves sharing her love of Ireland to visitors. I would highly recommend “Rachel’s Irish Adventures” if you want a personal, friendly, flexible, high energy, fun and exclusive visit to Ireland with our best Tour Guide!!!

    Laura, Canada

    – April, 2023

  • Rachel was excellent at putting together an itinerary that matched the various interests in our group. We cycled, hiked, golfed, visited many historic sites. Rachel has an infectious energy for her homeland’s history, natural beauty, food and drink!

    Andrew, USA

    – May, 2023

  • I can’t say enough good things about Rachel, but here are some words to describe her and her company. She is Fun, Knowledgeable, Kind, Funny, Crazy, Athletic, Upbeat, Friendly, a Great Storyteller, and the MOST flexible tour guide you’ll ever meet.

    Alex, USA

    – June, 2024

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Book your spot today and let the adventure begin!

Pack your sense of adventure and get ready for an experience that’s as authentic as it is unforgettable. Join me on a journey that’s as much about discovering Ireland as it is about discovering yourself.

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E: info@rachelsirishadventures.com

T: +353 85 110 8969

Quay Rd, Coast Road,
Ballina, Co. Mayo

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