A Wild Atlantic Ireland AdZENture

No — and this is the one thing to sort out early. We leave Dublin at 8:00 AM on Day 1, which means you need to already be in the city the night before.

Once you’ve booked we’ll send you a group rate at the hotel we use, so you can stay with everyone else and travel down together in the morning. You’re also completely free to book your own — wherever you’d rather be.

Either way, plan to land in Dublin the day before Day 1. We’ll confirm the exact date shortly.

Fly into Dublin (DUB). Your guide collects the group from the Dublin hotel at 8:00 AM on Day 1.

On the last day we return to Dublin by 12:00 PM. Do not book a departing flight before 2:00 PM — it’s a long drive back across the country and we’d rather you weren’t watching the clock.

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

Moderately active, most days. Guided hikes on coastal and mountain trails, a cycling day in the Ox Mountains, walks on the island, and a climb toward the Sliabh Liag cliffs.

You should be comfortable walking several miles over uneven ground and happy on a bike for a few hours. Everything is paced to the group, and the guide adapts.

There is also a great deal of sitting in pubs listening to music, which requires no training whatsoever.

They change through the week — that’s the nature of a trip that crosses three regions. Expect a seaside hotel on Inishbofin, then B&Bs and a private homestay through Sligo and Donegal.

Shared means two beds and one roommate; we’ll match you, or you can name a preferred roommate when you book. Private means a room to yourself at every stop for a $700 supplement, and there are only two.

You don’t pick a specific room for this retreat — because it isn’t the same room twice. We arrange it all at each stop.

Always, and this one suits it especially well. Twelve of us in a van for a week, on an island, in pubs — nobody stays a stranger past about day two.

We’ll match you with a roommate in a shared room, or you can take one of the two private rooms if you’d rather have your own door to close.

Late May and early June is one of the best windows in Ireland — long daylight, everything green, and the summer crowds not yet arrived.

That said, this is the Atlantic coast. Expect sun, wind and rain in the same day, sometimes the same hour. A proper waterproof is not optional and the full packing guide comes to you once you’ve booked.

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.

Worth knowing: we’re in small villages and on an island, where kitchens are tiny and choice is limited. Tell us early and we’ll talk it through with them well before you travel.

This is a no smoking retreat — if you wish to smoke, you will not be permitted to do so on our retreat premises.

Limited alcohol is provided. You’re welcome to purchase more if you’d like — and there will be pubs. If you have any concerns about this aspect of your retreat, please reach out to your hosts and we will respond with the utmost discretion.

The full Code of Conduct, alcohol and smoking policies are on your confirmation page once you’ve booked.

$750 non-refundable deposit at booking, $1,850 on December 29, 2026, and your remaining balance on March 30, 2027 — $1,850 for a shared room, $2,550 for a private one.

750 + 1,850 + 1,850 = $4,450. Payment plans are available; you’ll get options in your confirmation email.

We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. Some people are already covered through their standard health care, but travel insurance is useful for other areas of the trip too — Trip Protection in particular.

It helps protect against unforeseen emergencies, which can happen at any time, and against the rest of it as well: travel delay, lost or stolen baggage and personal items, missed connections, and plenty more.

One provider we recommend is IMGlobal, because it’s designed for adventurous travellers — 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.