County Wicklow Ireland Walking Tour

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This five-day County Wicklow Ireland Walking Tour takes you south of Dublin to the Wicklow region, known as the “Garden of Ireland” and considered to be Ireland’s most romantic valley.A premier walking destination, the Wicklow Mountains form a granite chain of hills stretching 50 miles from Dublin to Wexford. And at the center is the famous “Wicklow Way,” Ire...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Wicklow Mountains National Park
    • Experience Derrybawn Woodland Trail
    • Enjoy wonderful views into the steep U-shaped valley of Glenmalure
    • Visit Djouce Mountain

What's this trip about?

    This five-day County Wicklow Ireland Walking Tour takes you south of Dublin to the Wicklow region, known as the “Garden of Ireland” and considered to be Ireland’s most romantic valley.A premier walking destination, the Wicklow Mountains form a granite chain of hills stretching 50 miles from Dublin to Wexford. And at the center is the famous “Wicklow Way,” Ireland’s oldest long-distance walking trail, the 82-mile north-south route that starts in Dublin.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDublin
End CityEnniskerry

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Full Irish breakfast daily and one dinner (day 2); beverages not included
    • All accommodations while on tour
    • Local transfers as noted in the itinerary
    • Luggage transfers between the hotels
    • Detailed route notes and maps
    • 24-hour emergency service

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Glendalough

Accommodation: Laragh

Arrival and transfer to Glendalough. Monastic site visit.

You are met at the Dublin Airport and transferred just over an hour south to the Vale of Glendalough in the Wicklow region and the Wicklow Mountains National Park. This U-sha...

Day 2: Derrybawn Woodland Trail

Accommodation: Laragh

Derrybawn Woodland Trail; 6.8 miles, easy to moderate, 600-ft. elevation gain.

After awakening in the heart of the countryside and to a full Irish breakfast, you start your walk just out the door of the hotel. Your route today takes...

Day 3:  The Spinc and Wicklow Way

Accommodation: Laragh

The Spinc and Wicklow Way; 8 miles, easy to moderate with one moderate climb of 600 steps, 1,380-ft. elevation gain

Today’s route not only joins the Wicklow Way, Ireland’s first long-distance walking trail, but it also provides perh...

Day 4: Glendalough to Enniskerry

Accommodation: Enniskerry

Glendalough to Enniskerry—The Wicklow Way; 8 miles, easy to moderate, 900- ft. elevation gain.

Powerscourt Estate IrelandToday, the longest walk of your tour rambles over a combination of boardwalks, walking paths, forest roads,...

Day 5: Departure from Enniskerry

Departure from Enniskerry

After breakfast, you return to the Dublin Airport for your onward travels.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,198
Price per day$240
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Company owners Gene and Jo Ann Taylor have a genuine passion for active living. By that, we mean not living life sitting on a couch and watching it go by on a television screen, or staying so close to home that we could only dream about what the rest of the world was like. Always adventuresome and active, we decided to make it our life’s work. So in 1989 Jo Ann quit Nike and Gene left a national marketing and management company and together we founded The Walking Connection. From the beginning our concept was to create a community of like-minded people who enjoy walking, hiking, being outside, and for many, traveling and exploring some of the world’s greatest destinations by foot, kayak, hot air balloon or occasional zip line.

Being active and enjoying life is at the very core of who we are and what we do. Our company is not simply about fitness, exercise and being healthy. Though those are a big part, we are also about enjoying the great wines of the world, the unique flavors of local cuisine, meeting people of different cultures and taking long walks, just to see what’s around the next corner.

We are also rooted in adventure travel. We lead exciting journeys that balance active exploration with exceptional comfort. We criss-cross the globe searching for just the right places to visit and then create amazing itineraries that provide our traveling guests with authentic experiences. Whether walking through a bustling city market, the narrow passages of a rural village or hiking to a distant mountain top, we connect our guests to each other as well as to the local flavor, culture, cuisine and of course, great walks that are in nearly every corner of the world.

Walking is the connection…

…to an enriched lifestyle.

Walking is the connection…

…to the greatest destinations in the world!

As established leaders in the providing healthy living information, especially geared toward fitness walking, training and hiking, in 1992 we added a new component to our list services, which at the time was just beginning to gain popularity in the fitness, lifestyle and travel industries – active adventure travel. Our recipe for success is pretty simple. We take the existing active lifestyles of our clients, learn about their personal preferences and combined them with our professional planning skills to to create and personally lead remarkable travel adventures. Our goal is to treat every guest as special. And we do our best to make you a lifelong customer and guest by working tirelessly to earn your trust, over and over again, year after year.


 

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Enniskerry An intimate, upscale bed-and-breakfast in the charming 18th-century village of Enniskerry. Guest rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings and carpets in this historical home and garden. Nearby is the Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most beautiful historical castle and garden complexes, dating from 1300, and significantly altered in the 18th century. Also within walking or short driving distance are pubs and restaurants, including the famous Johnnie Fox’s Pub, where traditional music is played every night.   Laragh A traditional hotel with a historical pub dating from 1776, in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Spacious guestrooms are comfortably furnished, with classic décor and warm colors. With views of the national park and miles of trails and forest roads out the door, the hotel is also just under a mile from the monastic complex of St. Kevin at Glendalough. Several dinner options are available, including the hotel’s pub with a casual atmosphere, or perhaps an exquisite 3-course menu at the nearby Glendasan River Restaurant.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation, Penalty & Refund Policies:

Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will apply: Due to the exclusive and small group nature of this adventure, all cancellation requests will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.

For cancellations from 91 -120 Days prior to the trip: deposit is forfeited.

For cancellations from 61 -90 days prior to the trip 40% penalty of the total trip cost.

For Cancellations and no shows 60 days before trip, no refunds.

No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.

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Visa requirements
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Meals Included

Breakfast daily and 1 Dinner (day 2)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Activity Level:

This tour is one of our Self-Guided Walking Adventures, rated easy to moderate, with an average of 5-10 miles per day, with options on some days. The terrain is fairly gentle with a few hills and one moderate section of 600 steps on Day 3. Walks are on very well-maintained trails combining single-track boardwalks, packed-dirt or grassy paths, both narrow and wide, with roots, gravel, and loose stones at times. The trails above the tree line may feel more challenging than expected because they are exposed to the elements, and some sections have a slight drop-off on one side, which may not be recommended for those with severe vertigo. The walking routes are framed by either yellow gorse or broom, almost all season, and offer dramatic views of the Irish countryside, including deep lakes the color of Guinness.

Itinerary:

Please note that the details of this itinerary are subject to change. Many of the planned activities are organized according to availability, events or seasonal dates, appropriate weather conditions, schedules of hosts, or the discretion of our guides. We make every effort to provide the experience described in the itinerary with the understanding that some things may change.

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