7 DAY MAGNETIC NORTH ADVENTURE TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY ANTI CLOCKWISE

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1 7 DAY MAGNETIC NORTH ADVENTURE TOUR SAMPLE ITINERARY ANTI CLOCKWISE IMPORTANT:Please note that this itinerary is a framework for the tour. The overnights are pretty much set in stone and then we base each tour on the items in the list below. Your guide will discuss the options with you throughout the tour and plan from there. This gives us flexibility to adapt each tour to suit you and fit in with the weather conditions. This of course means that some things may not be included in your tour, but if there is something that you particularly want to do or see on your tour, mention it to your guide and he or she will see if it can be included. HIGHLIGHTS: REVEL AT SOME OF EUROPE S VERY BEST SCENERY : Ireland s wild and rugged Atlantic coastline Walk in the Mourne Mountains (Slieve Gullion) The Glens of Antrim and the Causeway Coast The Wild Moorlands and Mountains of Counties Donegal and Mayo Some of Europe's highest sea cliffs at Slieve League ENJOY SOME OF IRELAND S MOST POPULAR AND WORTHWHILE TOURIST DESTINATIONS : The Giant's Causeway and Carrick a Rede rope bridge Belfast s cutting edge Titanic Belfast Experience ENJOY SOME FANTASTIC ACTIVITY OPTIONS: Walking and hiking through some of Ireland s best scenery Horse-riding on the beach Sea or river kayaking Cycling in the Glenveagh National Park or along the Western Greenway Try your hand at surfing an Atlantic Wave Learn the ancient arts of Gaelic football or hurling WONDER AT SOME OF IRELAND S HISTORICAL TREASURES: Clamber over the cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle Climb Knocknaree Mountain to Queen Maeve's tomb Ancient Neolithic Stone circles, Celtic ring forts, Castles, Monastic sites and burial tombs Take a Black cab tour of the fascinating Belfast city A walking tour of Londonderry/Derry city SOME FUN LITTLE SIDE TRIPS: Optional Boat trip to foot of the Slieve League Cliffs

2 AND AT NIGHT: Live music and excellent food in some of Ireland s best pubs and restaurants. Overnight in quality locally owned hotels DAY 1 DUBLIN TO ANTRIM Meet at reception of the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin 4 at 08.10am. Cross over the border and walk to the summit of Slieve Gullion Mountain for great views over South Armagh. Average Walk Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes Terrain: Path uphill to summit. Drive into Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland for lunch and then choose from the following options: 1. Optional Black Cab tour of the city. This tour is very highly recommended as it gives visitors an incredibly close hand experience of the city and its turbulent past. (Cost: GB 10 per person) 2. Take an optional trip to the newly opened 100 million Titanic Experience visitor centre (GB pp seniors) Follow the coast road out of Belfast and around the base of the Glens of Antrim - you might well see Scotland on a clear day (Average driving time: 4 hours 30 minutes) Overnight in the Londonderry Arms Hotel in County Antrim.

3 DAY 2 Antrim to Derry Today we continue North around the coastline for a really active day on a section of coastline that the locals will tell you is the most beautiful in Ireland. 1. Test your head for heights at the Carrick a Rede rope bridge (weather permitting - Entrance fee: GB 7) 2. Possible lunch or coffee stop at the tiny Ballintoy harbour one of the Game of Thrones filming locations 3. Self-guided walk along a section of the famous Antrim Coastline to arrive at the Giant's Causeway Average Walk Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes 3 hours Terrain: Undulating path walk along cliff top 4. Experience the natural phenomenon of the Giants Causeway 5. Optional visit to Bushmills Whiskey distillery. The oldest whiskey distillery in the World (entrance fee: GB 7pp) 6. Explore the historic village of Bushmills 7. Visit the ancient McDonald Stronghold of Dunluce Castle (Entrance fee: GB 3 ) or simply take photos from outside (Average driving time 3 hours 30 minutes) Overnight in Beech Hill House Hotel, Derry.

4 DAY 3 Derry to Donegal Before leaving Northern Ireland, we head into Derry city for the highly-acclaimed walking tour. It's then time to cross back into the Republic and County Donegal, one of the least touristy and wildest parts of Ireland. Voted the coolest place in the world by National Geographic in Optional walking tour of the city including the Bogside area synonymous with the tragic events of Bloody Sunday (highly recommended) 2. Cross the border from Northern Ireland to Donegal in the Republic of Ireland 3. Stop at the ancient stone fort of Grianán of Aileach and enjoy views of the sea and the Inishowen Peninsula 4. Visit and walk or cycle through the Glenveagh National Park Average Walk Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Terrain: Mostly flat gravel path (Bike rental option price: 12:00 Hybrid Bike / 18:00 Electric Bike) 5. Enjoy a guided tour of Doe Castle on the shores of Sheephaven Bay (included in the tour price) (Average driving time 2-3 hours 15 minutes) Overnight in Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy or The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara

5 DAY 4 Donegal An active and flexible day discovering one of Ireland s most remote areas, 1. Activity option of Horse-riding on the beach right in front of your hotel ( 25pp for an hour) or have a leisure look around the shops and cafes of Dunfanaghy 2. Scenic drive and walk to the stunning cliffs of Horn Head 3. Time to walk and explore some of Donegal s amazingly remote beaches, such as: a. The Sheskinmore nature Reserve b. The caves at Mahares Beach 4. A visit to a traditional weaver to see how handmade Donegal tweed is still made. Overnight in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara (Average driving time 2-3 hours 15 minutes)

6 DAY 5 Donegal to Sligo/Mayo Europe's highest sea cliffs, some of the great options today before arriving at superb Mount Falcon Estate.. 1. Drive through the scenic Granny pass to west Donegal 2. Visit the stunning Slieve League - the highest sea cliffs in Europe Options at the cliffs include: Walk to the 2000 ft Slieve League sea cliffs with your guide. Average Duration: 1 hour - can be made longer Terrain: Well surfaced path to start and becomes more rocky and rough as you leave viewing area Or take a boat trip around the base of the cliffs ( 20 per person, summer only) 3. Head into Donegal town to visit Donegal Castle or explore the town and enjoy lunch 4. Activity Options: a. Go horse-riding along a stunning beach in Sligo ( 25 for an hour) or go for walk on the beach. (You maybe have already been horse-riding in Donegal) b. Kayaking/cycling/SUP - To be confirmed c. Boats trip to the historic island of Inismurray ( tbc) 5. Visit the grave of WB Yeats in Drumcliffe Cemetery 6. Walk to Queen Maeve s tomb atop Knocknaree with amazing views of the Sligo coastline (depending on time) Average Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Terrain: Loose rough stone path steep near summit (Average driving time: 4 hours 30 minutes) Overnight in Mount Falcon Estate

7 DAY 6 Northwest Mayo 1. Explore the ruins of the once magnificent Franciscan friary at Rosserk on the shores of the Atlantic 2. Unearth the secrets of the Irish bog at the Ceide Fields visitor centre ( 4.00) 3. Stand at the end of the world atop Downpatrick Head 4. Drive through the wilds of Northwest Mayo 5. Hike in the Ballycroy National park 6. Finish the day with a bike ride along the famous Western Greenway (an old railway line converted into a cycle track) to arrive at your hotel for the night. (Bike hire: 30.00) Overnight in Hotel Westport, Westport

8 DAY 7 Mayo to Dublin Sadly it s time to say goodbye to the wilds of the west coast and head back to Dublin. But first a holy mountain, the town of Westport and one of Ireland s best museums. 1. Morning walk at the base of Croagh Patrick - ireland s holiest pilgrimage mountain. Lose a sin with every step! 2. Explore the brightly coloured streets of the picturesque town of Westport. 3. Gain fascinating insights into the Ireland of yesterday at the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar (free entry) 4. Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, near the village of Keenagh, south of Longford town, constructed in 147/148 BC 5. Cross over the River Shannon and head back to the East of Ireland to arrive in Dublin between 5 and 6pm (Driving time for day 4.5 hrs) Tour Price: EURO 1,499 per person sharing Single Supplement: EURO Whats included: Off the beaten track adventure in a Vagabond 4X4 tour vehicle Services of highly trained professional Vagabond tour guide 7 full days on tour 6 nights accommodation 6 Full Irish breakfasts Most daily activities and visits Entrance fees to Doe Castle or Donegal Castle; Derry City Walking Tour; Giant s Causeway All relevant taxes Guaranteed departure and tour price from the moment you make your deposit Loads of laughs

9 Optional Extras: Prices are correct at time of publication of Itinerary Black Cab Taxi Tour - Belfast GB10 per person Titanic Experience - Belfast Carrick - a - Rede Rope Bridge Bushmills Whiskey Distillery Dunluce Castle Entrance Glenveagh National Park - Bike Hire Horseriding on the beach Boat Trip around base of Sliabh League Cliffs Horseriding on beach in Sligo Ceide Fields visitor centr e Bike Hire Western Greenway GB18 per person GB7 per person GB7 per person GB3 per person Euro 12 Hybrid Bike - Euro 18 Hybrid Bike Euro 25 per person Euro 20 per person Euro 25 per person for 1 Hour Euro 4 per person Euro 30 per person *All optional extra prices are correct at time of publishing but are subject to change Booking Information: OVER THE PHONE: From Ireland From the USA BY CONTACT GILLIAN GILLIAN@VAGABOND.IE ONLINE: BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE

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