Travel to southern Ireland with this spectacular one-week, small group tour!
Stand in an ancient stone circle, explore an Irish tower castle and be amazed by the mountains and lakes of Killarney National Park. Enjoy two nights of great traditional music, food and fun on the Dingle Peninsula. Cross a slender bridge to Ireland’s most southerly point on the Mizen Head peninsula. Delve inside a medieval monastery, touch beautifully inscribed Celtic crosses, and marvel at the colossal Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy the lovely River Shannon on a leisurely cruise.
You will walk the land, capture the spirit, and find Ireland forever in your heart! All this and more on the Go South tour - please see below for all the details.
On the one-week Go South tour, you discover Ireland's best off-the-beaten-track sites in southern Ireland!
Connect with the ancient Irish as you stand in a millennia old Stone Circle aligned to the setting sun of the winter solstice
Explore a fantastic medieval Irish Castle and an 800 year-old Norman Abbey
Be amazed by the Beara Peninsula's mountain passes and gorgeous lakes in County Kerry's Killarney National Park
Enjoy a privately chartered cruise on the leisurely River Shannon and into Lough Derg
Unwind for two nights in Dingle town with its colorful pubs, traditional Irish music, and serene beauty
Discover millenia old Celtic high crosses with their intricate stone carvings, a Round Tower, and an ancient Monastery
Marvel at the colossal 700 foot high Cliffs of Moher along Ireland's western Atlantic coast
View the thrilling southern Atlantic coastline and learn about lighthouses at spectacular Mizen Head Signal Station on Ireland's most southerly point
Travel without crowds on scenic, back roads to lively small towns
Counties visited: Cork, Kerry, Clare, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford, Offaly, Dublin
Tour Length One-week tour of western Ireland with 7 full days of touring and 8 overnights
When to Go Ireland is best from May to September – Lively towns, colorful countryside, and long days of light. Plus, it’s always off-season with our back roads tour style 😃
Small Groups Enjoy the small group experience with a maximum of only 14 people per tour!
Transportation Travel Ireland’s back roads in a Mercedes mini-bus with comfortable, reclining seats and brilliant views above Ireland’s many stone walls and hedgerows
Accommodations Stay in small towns in beautiful, local B&Bs, Guesthouses, and Boutique Hotels
Meals & Dining Breakfasts are included in your tour package. Enjoy free time for lunch and dinner to discover fun restaurants to suit your unique taste.
Tour Guides The best Irish guides – experts with years of tour guiding experience
Start & End PointsThe tour starts and ends in Dublin, Ireland at a beautiful hotel in the heart of the city center
We've compiled an extensive Trip Prep & FAQs page to answer all your questions!
May 3-10
June 14-21
July 5-12
August 2-9
September 27 - October 4
Our upfront price has no hidden costs or excursion fees. For solo travelers, there is a US$750 single supplement.
Inroads Ireland provides an immersive, small group tour experience. Irish guides take you to unique, off the beaten path sites. You will gain insights to Ireland's long history and vibrant culture, and you will stay in family-run hotels in the heart of small towns.