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WILD ATLANTIC WAY

Self-Drive Tour

10 days / 9 nights
  • About Tour
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Whats Included
  • Important Info
  • Additional Fees
  • T&C
Languages English Duration 10 days / 9 nights Airline
This 10-day tour of Ireland starts with an introduction to Dublin’s vibrant atmosphere, featuring parks like Phoenix Park and St. Stephen's Green, and an evening exploring the musical pubs of Temple Bar. From there, the journey takes you through Enniskillen and Donegal, with highlights like the awe-inspiring Slieve League cliffs and a visit to traditional Tweed weavers in Kilcar. The scenic beauty of the Inishowen Peninsula is showcased with stops at Malin Head, Ireland’s most northern point, and the breathtaking beaches at Ballymastocker Bay.

The adventure continues in Sligo, where traditional seaweed baths offer a rejuvenating experience, before heading to Connemara with views of Clew Bay from Croagh Patrick and Ireland’s only fjord at Killary Harbour. The tour also explores the unique Burren region and the famous Cliffs of Moher. Further stops include the culturally rich Dingle Peninsula, the stunning Ring of Kerry, and the historic Blarney Castle in Cork. The tour concludes back in Dublin, allowing time to soak in the last of the city’s charm before departure.
Highlights
• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Dublin Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Rent Car
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Dublin to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.
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Itinerary

Tour day #1 photo
Day 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive on time for your departure from Hamilton Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Dublin.

Hop aboard your Play Airlines flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


Tour day #2 photo
Day 1 Welcome to Dublin!
Arrival in Dublin, pick your car up, and time to explore the highlights of the Irish capital. 

Visit the Phoenix Park or enjoy a picnic in St Stephen’s Green Park. Visit Croke Park, the home of Irish sports, and learn more about Irish football and Hurling in the GAA Museum.

 In the evening take the opportunity to enjoy a pint of Guinness in one of the many musical pubs in Temple Bar or join one of the many different musical pub crawls.

Overnight in Dublin.


Tour day #3 photo
Day 2 Enniskillen - Donegal
Leave Dublin after breakfast and drive Northwest via Enniskillen. 

Time permitting, drive up to Malin More to visit the little Folkpark in Glencolumbcille at the most Western tip of Donegal. 

Stop at the impressive Slieve League cliffs at Ti Linn, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland, which rise 601m from sea level and offer magnificent views across the Atlantic Ocean.

Admire the traditional Tweed weavers at Studio Donegal in Kilcar, which promotes local materials and tradition in their production.

 Overnight in Donegal/ Sligo.


Tour day #4 photo
Day 3 Inishowen Peninsula
Take a drive up to the beautiful peninsula of Inishowen and visit Ireland’s most Northern point—Malin Head. 

Take the ferry over to Rathmullan to the Knockalla Coastal Road, which will lead you to one of Ireland’s most beautiful beaches at Ballymastocker Bay, which is popular among water sport enthusiasts. 

Visit Fanad Head, home to the Fanad lighthouse, which locals claim to be higher than the Eiffel Tower! 

Overnight in Donegal.


Tour day #5 photo
Day 4 Sligo
Leave Donegal after breakfast for county Sligo.

Take a dip in one of the many traditional seaweed baths along the Sligo coast, a mix of hot Atlantic seawater and hand harvested fresh seaweed.

 Overnight in Mayo.


Tour day #6 photo
Day 5 Connemara
Visit Westport in the morning, the charming seaside resort in County Mayo. 

Enjoy the magnificent view over the Clew Bay and its innumerable little islands from Croagh Patrick, Irelands holy mountain. You will drive down to the beautiful countryside of Connemara, stop at Killary Harbour, Irelands only Fjord, and continue to Galway along Connemara's rough Atlantic coastline. 

Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Galway in one of the many traditional musical pubs in the evening.

Overnight in Galway.


Tour day #7 photo
Day 6 Burren - Cliffs of Moher - Limerick
Drive through the unique Burren region, a leftover from the last glacial period, before reaching the impressive Cliffs of Moher, which fall 200m steeply into the Atlantic Ocean.

Continue along the Western coast of Co. Clare up to Loop Head, where the River Shannon meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Plunge into one of the many water activities in Kilkee and relax along the promenade or take a drive down the Shannon mouth to spot the local dolphin herd. 

Overnight in Clare/Limerick


Tour day #8 photo
Day 7 Dingle Peninsula
Dingle is the smallest of the three Kerry peninsulas, but it has a lot to acclaim for in terms of beauty, authenticity and “the real Ireland”. 

Dingle is one of the Gaeltacht regions in Ireland, where people still use Gaelic language and old traditions in their everyday routine. Follow the coastal road up to Slea Head, the most Western point in Europe, laze on the beautiful sandy beach and enjoy the views of the Blasket Islands. 

Visit the colorful Dingle village in the afternoon, famed for it’s extraordinary seafood and its famous inhabitant—Fungi the dolphin! 

Overnight in Kerry.


Tour day #9 photo
Day 8 Iveragh Peninsula
Follow along Ireland most famous coastal road today—the Ring of Kerry. 

The more than 170km long ring road takes you along beautiful little villages, stunning bays and valleys as well as breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Visit the picturesque fishing village Portmagee for a mouth-watering seafood lunch or please your sweet tooth by visiting the Skellig Chocolate along the Skellig Ring Road at the Western tip of the peninsula.

Overnight in Kerry.


Tour day #10 photo
Day 9 Cork - Blarney Castle - Dublin
You will leave the Atlantic Coast today and head back to Dublin. 

On your way stop to the Magnificent Blarney Castle, the home of the Blarney Stone. Afterall, we recommend visiting Cork on the famous English market with their mouth-watering delicacies.

 Arrive back to Dublin in the late afternoon, enjoy a last pint in one of the many pubs in Dublin or take a drive to the coastal village of Howth to enjoy a stroll along the harbor and some fabulous seafood. 

Overnight in Dublin


Tour day #11 photo
Day 10 Departure - Slán abhaile!!
This morning head to Dublin airport and drop your car off.

Arrive on time for your departure from Dublin Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Canada.





Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Dublin Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Under 2-hour stop in Keflavik Airport for connecting flights (no check-in or luggage pick-up required)
• Rent Car
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
   •1 Night area Dublin
   •2 Nights area Donegal/ Sligo
   •1 Night area Mayo
   •1 Night area Galway
   •1 Night area Limerick / Clare
   •2 Nights area Kerry
   •1 Night area Dublin
• Entrance Cliffs of Moher
• Entrance at the Blarney Castle
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Dublin to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.

ACCOMMODATION
1 Night area Dublin: Hotel-Example: Maldron Newlands Cross Hotel, or similar - B&B-Example: Riversdale B&B, or similar
2 Nights area Donegal/ Sligo: Hotel-Example: Dillons hotel or similar - B&B-Example: Ardlenagh View B&B or similar
1 Night area Mayo: Hotel-Example: Downhill Inn or similar - B&B-Example: Lurgan House B&B or similar
1 Night area Galway: Hotel-Example: Leenane Hotel or similar - B&B-Example: Lisnagree B&B or similar
1 Night area Limerick / Clare: Hotel-Example: Shannon Springs Hotel or similar - B&B-Example: Armada Losge or similar
2 Nights area Kerry: Hotel-Example: Killarney Court, or similar - B&B-Example: Windway House B&B, or similar
1 Night area Dublin: Hotel-Example: Maldron Newlands Cross Hotel, or similar - B&B-Example: Riversdale B&B, or similar
Whats Not Included
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
Additional information about rent car

• Mileage: Unlimited
• Insurance/ Excess: CDW without excess. Collision damage waiver, airport surcharges, tires and windscreen and 3rd party insurance is included. Excluding from the protection are lost keys, usage of wrong fuel, interior protection, theft protection (Max. EUR 2,700) road site assistance and recovery.
• The costumer must bring a valid credit card which will be used for coverage. The credit card must be issued with the name of the main driver. Debit cards, Pre Paid cards, cheques, cash are not accepted-
• Deposit: ca. EUR 1,500.00 in Ireland. The costumer must bring a valid credit card which will be used for coverage. The credit card must be issued with the name of the main driver. Debit cards, Pre Paid cards, cheques, cash are not accepted.
• Bookings: full names and ages of main driver as well as flight details need to be provided at time of booking.
• Additional Driver‘s: One additional driver is included.
• Age Restriction: 25 to 75 years. Younger/ older driver carry a surcharge and might require a medical certificate, price on request.
• Cross Border Policy: The rental agreement is valid for Republic of Ireland. The vehicle may not be taken outside the agreed rental location. Taking or driving in Northern Ireland is on request and a supplement of ca. EUR 4.00 per day will apply for insurance purpose (Northern Ireland is not part of the EU any longer). If car is taken to NI without prior consultation the provided credit card will be charged. Vehicles cannot be taken from Ireland to mainland UK. TST doesn’t take any liability or costs if the car is driven in NI without notification.
• Driving license: The main driver must be holding a valid driving license for at least 14 years.
• GPS/ Neverlost: can be added at time of booking for ca. EUR 18.00 per day or alternatively at rental station for a higher fee. In that case the credit card of the main driver will be charged.
• Child seat/ infant seat : need to be booked before arrival for ca. EUR 19.00 per seat/ per day. Alternatively bookable and payable on arrival, subject to availability.
• Tank filling: Vehicles have a full tank upon collection and shall be returned with a full tank (otherwise extra charges for fuel may occur and main drivers credit card will be charged)
• Return: The hired car shall be returned at the agreed time and date! Otherwise extra charges for late return may occur and main driver’s credit card will be charged. This includes returning the car to a different rental station than the pick up rental station.
• Tolls/ road charges: Some motorways or bridges in Ireland and UK have tolls/ road charges. These costs are to be paid by the client, this includes London Congestion Charges 
• Pick up/ drop off locations: may not always be inside a terminal building, walks and on occasions bus transfers (included) may have to take place. Full info will be provided with the travel documents
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be made FOC up to 14 days prior to arrival.
• No-Shows: Not used/attended services that are provided with the package cannot be refunded. 100% no show fees apply.

In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:

Tour Partner Group
Dublin
+353 1 293 3000
ireland@tourpartnergroup.com
Blackthorn Exchange, Bracken Road Sandyford, Ireland D18 W6N4
  • Rental Car
• Handling fee: additional handling fee of EUR 30.00 - EUR 55.00 will be charged for the processing of fines (e.g. parking tickets, road tolls) and claims.
• Tolls/ road charges: Some motorways or bridges in Ireland have tolls/ road charges. These costs are to be paid by the client.

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