Discover Ireland’s west coast with your local guide

7 DAYS: THE CURIOUS ADVENTURER

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
2 – 8 People
Galway
€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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*With adaptations I can also cater for larger groups

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Your adventure awaits

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

I aim to guarantee top-notch adventures for you! Therefore, I’ve personally stayed in every accommodation I use in my itineraries. For this tour I have the perfect combination of charming B&Bs and boutique hotels waiting for you.

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The Unforgettable

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Hikes and Walks

Embrace the beauty of nature as you embark on spectacular coastal hikes and walks.

Meet the Locals

Experience Ireland through the eyes of those who know it best and discover where the locals enjoy their Ireland vacation

Baking in Marjorie’s Kitchen

Join my Mam in her kitchen for a fun hands on baking experience where you will learn to prepare some traditional treats and we’ll all enjoy it after with a cup of tea.

Croagh Patrick

Ascend Ireland’s holy mountain Croagh Patrick and prepare for an awe-inspiring journey filled with spiritual significance and stunning views.

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Making the Most of Your Trip

GOOD TO KNOW

This tour takes you to Ireland’s surf coast, with ideal conditions for lots of different water sports like surfing, kayaking or stand up paddling. Therefore, you can select from a treasure trove of activities to craft a bespoke vacation experience.

Or would you like to learn more about Ireland’s deep history? Then how about a visit to the oldest Neolithic site in the world? Maybe you would like to follow the trace of your ancestors who left Ireland on the Titanic or take in an Irish dancing lesson? As your local guide I can help you to make your dream vacation reality!

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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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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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