Guided walks

In Ireland, there are a number of specialist walking operators who can arrange your vacation. Going with a guide has lots of perks, particularly as it means you get the benefit of someone else’s expertise and you’re guaranteed an experience you’ll never forget. 

Guides are unique people – as well as being highly efficient and attentive to your needs, they also deeply love the land and know every inch of their region, its culture, history, flora, fauna and, most importantly, people. 

And if you’re worried about safety, then walking with a guide will take away any fears – they’re trained in first aid and have all the necessary qualifications to take you to higher grounds. Contact your local tourist office to find the guides who can bring you on a tour of the local area. 

Still unsure about going with a guide? Here are a few more of the unsung heroes’ talents: 

Guides can: 

• Offer you an insight into the colorful and varied history of the land you’re walking through. 
  
• Offer you a unique insight into the culture and the traditions of the Irish. 
  
• Ensure that you stay in the best Irish homes with all the modern comforts your weary feet may need. 
  
• Offer you the best of Irish food and hospitality! 
  
• Make your independent vacation more leisurely and hassle free. They can pre-book your accommodations, transfer your luggage and supply you with route notes. You simply get up each day and walk with your knapsack. And if you can’t get out of bed the morning after a famous Irish pub session, you can take a lift to your next night’s accommodation with your luggage.