Private Trip

Ireland Family Adventure

Ireland Luxury Family Vacation

Type
Private

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Scheduled
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
Support
Daytime Guided

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Self-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
Hotels
Signature

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Signature
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
Bistro
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
Level
Recreational

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Occasional
“I can’t say I really ‘work out,’ but I’m in good shape and am relatively active.”
Recreational
“I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move.”
Enthusiast
“I get moving at least once a week, and don’t mind a little sweat.”
Avid
“I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion.”
Expert
“I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that.”
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Discover the Emerald Isles

Failté Romhat! The region of Connemara is steeped in history, with thousands of years of endurance and evolution recorded in the very landscape. The mountains dip down and level out into the lunar landscape of the bog, pocked with small lakes and golden ponds and all of this runs right into the Atlantic. The diversity of nature, coupled with the constantly changing weather, breeds a character all of its own, and this week will be full of such encounters. In the numerous villages and towns we’ll bike through, one can’t help but feel the true Irish welcome.

Trip designed by Travel Expert Dane Tredway

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Based on 4 ppl double occupancy
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Ireland Family Adventure

Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.

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Day by Day

Dia daoibh! From Shannon Airport, you'll be driven to County Galway. On a walking tour, you will begin to discover Galway, a very "Irish" city, steeped in history, that is fast becoming a mecca for bohemians and romantics. This afternoon you'll take a leisurely ride along the shores of Cashel Bay before arriving at your fairy-tale castle accommodation

Following a hearty breakfast, you'll catch a ferry to the island of Inishbofin. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and seals! You'll walk around the Iron and Bronze Age remains, spot a crumbling Cromwellian Fort and learn about the Spanish Pirate who was once stationed there.

You'll ride out to the charming port of Roundstone, where you can stop to visit a bodhran (a traditional Irish drum) workshop. This afternoon can offer more spectacular biking or a leisurely horseback ride on Ballyconneely beach before you return to your castle.

If you opt for an early start, you will have the chance to explore Kylemore Abbey, the only Benedictine community in Ireland before you arrive at the Killary Sheep Farm where you'll see sheep herding in action. Lunch will be a seafood feast with shellfish farmers Kate and Simon Kennedy.

Today you’ll ride along Loughs Mask and Corrib through Joyce Country. Experience firsthand the incomparable mix of dramatic sweeping vistas and rolling pastures as you venture to the charming village of Cong. This afternoon will give you the chance to explore your second castle hotel before a final Irish dinner.

After breakfast this morning you’ll be driven to Shannon Airport where you’ll bid slán abhaile (goodbye) to your guide and board your outbound flight.

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Hotels

Ballynahinch Castle, Connemara

Surrounded by 450 acres of beautiful wooded grounds overlooking its famous salmon fishery, Ballynahinch is one of Ireland’s finest luxury castle hotels. Its rooms are tastefully furnished in casual country elegance and its superb restaurant offers refined Irish classics using delicious local meats and produce. View hotel website »

Ashford Castle, Cong

Set amidst 350 acres of private woodland on the shores of Lough Corrib, the 12thC Ashford Castle was purchased by the Guinness family in 1852. Only the opulent interiors and colourful rooms surpass the 5-star hotel’s beautiful grounds, 9-hole golf course, and falconry and horseback riding schools. View hotel website »

Read about hotels

I have never seen so many shades of green and trying to count them all eventually proved impossible. We did try to capture all the beauty Ireland has to offer and again this proved to be impossible but we brought home the memories of this amazing country.

— Linda Moudry

We never wanted to be the biggest travel company in the world, just the best.
— George Butterfield

Consistently voted one of the World's Best Tour Operators in Travel + Leisure magazine's annual reader survey.

Activity Level What’s Included Gear Extend Your Trip

Recreational

This trip is rated Recreational, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who enjoy going for a good ride and can handle an incline or two. The terrain we cover is varied. We’ll enjoy some gently rolling hills, open coastal headlands and also encountered a few steeper climbs which will be a bit more demanding; your holiday, however, will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences. Rewarding views are guaranteed. Daily distances range from 20 to 100 km and options for shorter or longer rides are available on most days.

The Traveller

“I enjoy going for a good walk or ride and can even handle an incline or two.”

The Terrain

Relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.

What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.

In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.

3 nights Ballynahinch Castle (Classic Riverside)
2 nights Ashford Castle (Corrib Lakeview )
5 breakfasts & 1 lunch
Private Galway City tour
Private visit to Killary Sheep Farm
Private visit to shellfish farm
Private transport throughout the itinerary
Services of a professional local guide
Bikes & equipment
All gratuities for meals, porters & hotels

The Bikes

You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip you’ll be riding a customized hybrid or a racing bike with drop bars. We also equip you with handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle.
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Racing Bike

Hybrid Bike

Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help. We can create an independent travel experience to fit your needs—and if you desire, arrange for a local guide.

We craft extraordinary experiences, tailor made to meet
your every need, with every stitch of every day crafted
just the way you want it. Learn more about Bespoke