A Wild Atlantic Ireland AdZENture

Altitude. We spend time well above where most people live. Drink far more water than feels necessary, take the first day easy, and tell your guide if you feel off. It is common and it passes.

Weather. Early September in Ireland can deliver sun, rain and snow in the same day. Every hike depends on conditions, and we will change plans if the mountain says so. That is not us being cautious for the sake of it.

Wildlife. This is bear country. Your guides carry spray and will brief you properly on day one. Never leave food in a room or a vehicle, and stay with the group on trail.

This AdZENture is carefully designed and planned specifically for your group. Our hosts are experts in the destination and have personally curated this retreat to include the very best experiences we could find and create. We ask that you be respectful to our local partners and follow their instructions, especially during our adventures.

Please be mindful of the other guests in our small groups. Be respectful of every person, their opinions and their choices on the retreat.

Unruly, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated on this AdZENture, our hosts reserve the right to stop your participation in this retreat and no refund will be provided if this occurs. Additional costs may be incurred for transportation and/or alternative accommodation and AdZENtures will not be responsible for any additional expenses.

By attending this retreat you agree to this.

Please note that limited alcohol is provided on this AdZENture. If you would like to purchase additional alcohol for the accommodations, feel free to do so. If you have any concerns regarding this aspect of your retreat, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your hosts and we will respond with the utmost discretion.

If you choose to consume alcohol on this trip, please do responsibly and note that others might not want to partake. Please be respectful of the others in the group and their personal choices.

One thing specific to this retreat: altitude makes alcohol hit harder and dehydrates you faster, and we hike most days. Go gently, especially early in the week.

Please note that this is a no smoking retreat. If you wish to smoke, you will not be permitted to do so on our retreat premises.

Throughout this AdZENture, we’re excited to immerse you in the vibrant flavors of our local cuisine, thoughtfully curated based on seasonal and traditional foods.

Please note that we strive to accommodate various dietary needs and restrictions by offering a variety of options for each meal. If you have specific dietary requirements, we’ll do our best to make adjustments within the framework of our offerings. Our goal is to introduce you to the rich tapestry of local flavors, and we believe that includes a diverse range of culinary experiences.

If guests require custom meals beyond our standard offerings or last minute changes during the retreat, there may be an additional fee, similar to an upcharge at a restaurant. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with a delicious and culturally enriching experience.

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. Some people may be covered through their standard health care, but travel insurance can be helpful for other areas of the trip such as Trip Protection. Travel insurance helps protect against unforeseen emergencies which can occur at any time. It also helps protect you against other circumstances like travel delay, lost or stolen baggage and personal items, missed connections and so much more.

One of the recommended travel insurance providers is IMGlobal, because it is designed for adventurous travelers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities. It’s what we use ourselves — we don’t receive a commission, we just think it’s good.

On this retreat especially: check that your policy covers hiking and mountain activity, and that it includes emergency evacuation. Mountain rescue in the US is not cheap, and a helicopter off a Ireland ridge even less so.

As soon as you can, and no later than 60 days before we travel. It carries your dietary needs, emergency contact, flight details and hiking experience — we pace the hikes around it.

Nothing before 2:00 PM. We drop back at Dublin airport at 12:00 PM, and that 90-minute buffer is deliberate — mountain roads, weather and traffic are all unpredictable in late September.

Check this before you book the flight rather than after.

Got a flight that conflicts? Email us and we’ll help you sort out a solution!

US citizens: a valid passport, no visa or ESTA required.

Everyone else: flying into the US generally requires an ESTA or a visa, depending on your nationality, and it must be arranged before you travel. Check your own situation at travel.state.gov.

This is a government requirement, not ours, and we cannot do it for you. Sort it early.

All bathrooms are shared. A private room means your own bedroom and no roommate — it does not mean an ensuite. Worth knowing, since the private room carries a $600 supplement.

This is our most active retreat. Four guided hikes plus a dedicated waterfall hike, over uneven mountain terrain with real elevation gain, at altitude.

Hikes are paced to the group and every activity is optional. But if you want an easy week, this is not the one — and we would rather you knew that now.

Yes. Email experiences@goadzenture.com and we’ll set up a schedule that works for you, as long as the balance clears by March 30, 2027.

Your $750 deposit is non-refundable. This is exactly what travel insurance is for — it covers cancellations for reasons none of us plan on.

Not even slightly. Plenty of guests come solo and leave with friends. With eight of us there’s nowhere to hide and no reason to.

Email experiences@goadzenture.com any time. No question is too small, and somebody else is almost certainly wondering the same thing.