5-Day Dublin to Donegal Private Tour
Culture & History

5-Day Dublin to Donegal Private Tour

120 hours

Highlights

  • Failte Ireland-approved National Tour Guide and licensed chauffeur
  • Hidden Donegal gems only a local native would know
  • Wild Atlantic Way coastal driving at a relaxed pace
  • Fully bespoke itinerary designed around your interests
  • Luxury private transport with parking fees included

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dublin to the Northwest

Depart Dublin and travel north through the changing Irish landscape, with stops at heritage sites along the way

Day 2 - Coastal Donegal

Explore the dramatic sea cliffs, hidden beaches and remote headlands of Donegal's Atlantic coast

Day 3 - Wild Atlantic Way

Drive the Wild Atlantic Way through Slieve League, Glencolmcille and the Gaeltacht regions where Irish is still spoken daily

Day 4 - Northern Donegal

Discover the rugged beauty of Fanad Head, Horn Head and the isolated peninsulas of Ireland's most northerly county

Day 5 - Return to Dublin

Scenic return journey south with final stops at places of interest along the route

Dublin Arrival

Drop-off at your Dublin hotel or airport

About This Tour

Donegal is Ireland’s best-kept secret, and the best way to discover it is with someone who grew up there. This five-day private tour is led by a Failte Ireland-approved National Tour Guide who also happens to be a Donegal native, which means you get far more than the standard tourist trail. You get the hidden coves, the local pubs, the mountain walks that do not appear on any map, and the stories that only someone born and raised in the county can tell.

The journey from Dublin north is beautiful in itself, but things get truly extraordinary once you reach Donegal. The coastline here is among the most dramatic in Europe, with sea cliffs that rival the Cliffs of Moher but without the crowds. The Gaeltacht villages where Irish is still the everyday language feel like stepping back in time, and the light on the Atlantic has a quality that stops photographers in their tracks.

Everything about this tour is designed around you. Your guide builds the itinerary based on your interests, your pace and your curiosity, adjusting on the fly if something catches your eye. Travel is in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, and all parking fees are covered. If you are looking for the Ireland that most visitors never see, this is the tour that delivers it.

What’s Included

  • Failte Ireland-approved National Tour Guide and licensed chauffeur
  • Private luxury air-conditioned vehicle for all 5 days
  • All parking fees
  • Fully bespoke itinerary

What’s Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to attractions

Good to Know

  • This tour departs from and returns to Dublin
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your guide can recommend accommodation and restaurants at each stop
  • Book well in advance as availability is limited
  • Available in English
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