| Extreme Ireland specialises in unforgettable holidays, trekking in the most beautiful places in Ireland, including Cork, Kerry, Clare, Connemara, Sligo and Donegal. Come and explore our rolling hills, dry stone walls and wild Irish countryside! Years of experience in the Irish wilderness has led us to where we are now. Our knowledgeable guides will bring you to places that you won't see on postcards. Feel the true magic that Ireland has to offer with your eyes and lungs. On the way we teach our guests all about Ireland’s history, archaeology, flora and fauna. Learn some Gaelic while you're here while visiting the Gaeltacht areas. If adventure and trips are what your holidays are for, then we guarantee that you will leave Ireland with a smile on your face and money in your pocket. We cater for the budget traveler, having all travelled extensively around the world. Your accommodation is chosen for comfort and their proximity to walking trails. We also understand the importance of a comfortable place for you to talk over your day’s activities. Allow us to arrange a holiday for you. We cater for small and medium sized groups with various degrees of hiking experience. Go n-eiri and bhothair leat!
The tours we offer include:
Overnight hiking trips:
The 15 Day Emerald Tour: Experience the best the whole of Ireland has to offer. 15 Days of pure exhilaration. This tour starts and ends in Dublin. It includes Mount Brandon in County Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, the Connemara, Slieve League (among Europe's highest sea-cliffs), the Giants Causeway, and Newgrange.
7 day Southern Gem or 7 day Northern Gem Tours: If 15 days are too long, why not take half of the Emerald Tour and make it a 7 day tour of either the southern parts or the northern parts of the Island? The Southern Gem Tour starts in Dublin and ends in Galway, and includes Mount Brandon in County Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Cliffs of Moher. The Northern Gem tour starts in Galway and ends in Dublin, and includes the Connemara, Slieve League (among Europe's highest sea-cliffs), the Giants Causeway, and Newgrange.
Connemara, Burren & Aran Islands 8 day tour: One of the most famous counties in Ireland and deservedly so with spectacular mountains, lakes, charming towns and village, and archaeological sites that date to 5000BC. This tour will take you to some of the most scenic and remote areas of Ireland. You will stay in the amazing Connemara, travelling to the Aran Islands and then finally stay in Doolin and the Burren National Park. Nice relaxing walking with amazing views each day.
Donegal, Antrim & North Coast 8 Days tour: Donegal is renowned for its remoteness and the Antrim coastline is for its natural beauty. If you really want to get away from everything this is the one for you. This tour will take you from Dublin to Donegal town where you will be staying for 3 nights before a night in the North West Gweedore region. After that you will be heading towards the north coast and spending a few glorious days in Northern Ireland and walking through its glens and along the basalt lined coast.
Dingle 8 day Tour: Experience one of the most amazing peninsulas in the world! 8 days of delightful scenery and walking. On this trip you will get to see the most scenic, historically significant and important part of this world famous peninsula.
Kerry 8 day Tour: This tour will take you from the lively town of Killarney around the full Ring of Kerry or circle of the Iveragh peninsula staying in little villages and visiting the Skellig Islands - a world heritage site that was inhabited by monks in the 6th century. Two islands that are beside each other that are like pyramids sticking out of the sea. Little Skellig is home to over 40,000 gannets. Make sure you wear a good hat or you may get blessed while visiting this place!
Themed hiking trips:
Irish Castle Tour: Sligo/Donegal – Discover the rugged landscape of Donegal and the romantic countryside of Yeats’ Sligo, while staying in an Irish castle! This tour begins and ends in Dublin. This is an 8 day tour with 4 nights in Donegal and 3 nights in Sligo. You will be staying in the famous Markree Castle in Sligo. In Donegal we will be staying in two different locations to give us the best variety of what is to offer. This tour is not to be missed. It is a special feeling to stay in an Irish Castle and on this tour you will stay in one of the most historical and amazing castles in the country. For more details on Markree Castle see its website.
Islands of Ireland Tour: This new tour is a little different than any we have done before and it will be a more relaxing journey through old Ireland where you will spend much of your time off the mainland and on islands mostly in the Atlantic -windswept and isolated. This is for people who really want to get away from everything and get back to nature. We will be going to some of the remotest islands and peninsulas of Ireland. This tour begins |
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