Join PBS TV Host and Dancer, Mickela Mallozzi, for a bespoke Irish adventure as she takes you on an immersive cultural experience along the Western Coast of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way, in partnership with Intrepid Travel - from the birthplace of Irish traditional music in County Clare to the stunning nature and culture in County Kerry!  This 8-day/7-night small group tour will give you a deep dive into Ireland’s music and dance traditions, its food, its stunning landscapes, and of course its people!

Fáilte!  Welcome to Ireland – a land of lush green landscapes, rugged coastlines, and warm-hearted locals known for their hospitality and storytelling.

Upon an early morning arrival to Shannon airport, enjoy an included group transfer* from Shannon airport to the charming village of Doolin, famous for its traditional music and coastal scenery.

After checking into your hotel, meet Mickela and your tour leader for a brief welcome meeting to go over the trip details and get to know your fellow travelers.

Afterwards, enjoy a private welcome dinner & music session with Christy Barry & Friends!

*Recommended flight arrival time into Shannon Airport by 6:00am on Saturday, October 10th local time (to participate in group airport transfer)

**If you plan on arriving a few days early, please note this would come at your own expense.

• Group airport transfer

• Welcome Dinner and private music session

• Dinner

4-star Boutique & Eco-Friendly Hotel (Standard Room)

Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com  

Start your day with an early breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore one of Ireland’s natural wonders — the Cliffs of Moher. Rising dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean, these iconic cliffs offer sweeping coastal views.

Later, enjoy a visit to the Doolin Music House over some light refreshments, where you can experience authentic Irish tunes in an intimate local setting and have a penny whistle lesson of your own with Christy Barry.

The early afternoon is yours to spend at leisure — wander the charming village of Doolin, relax in a cozy café, or take a scenic walk along the coast. Later, head to Kilfenora for a group ceili dance lesson followed by dinner and a traditional Irish music session with the locals over a pint (or two!).

• Cliffs of Moher Visit

• Doolin Music House Visit

• Ceili Lesson followed by dinner & traditional Irish music session 

• Breakfast

• Early Afternoon Small Bites

• Dinner

4-star Boutique & Eco-Friendly Hotel (Standard Room)

Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com  

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and begin your scenic journey from County Clare to the Dingle Peninsula. The drive takes you through the heart of Ireland’s countryside, with rolling green hills, stone walls, and quaint villages along the way. Cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry, taking in the beautiful coastal views during the short crossing.

Continue your drive through County Kerry, arriving in the colourful seaside town of Dingle in the early afternoon.

Upon arrival and after check-in, enjoy tea & coffee with a private music experience by musicians Peter Staunton and Niamh Varian-Barry. Then, enjoy a group dinner featuring the local delicacies from Dingle Bay, followed by an option to keep the evening going at Neligan’s Bar for some set dancing with the locals.

• Transfer to Dingle via Ferry

• Private music performance and storytelling

• Set dancing at Nelligan's Pub

• Breakfast

• Afternoon Tea & Coffee

• Dinner

Award-Winning Boutique Hotel (Standard Room)

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com  

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Late morning, enjoy a walk & talk food tour through Dingle with Chef Martin Bealin, ending with a fish, cheese, and local beer pairing with a few of his friends from Dick Mack’s and The Little Cheese Shop.

Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your own leisure (with options of hikes throughout the area, shopping at local artisan shops, and nightly traditional Irish music sessions in over 50+ pubs in town!).

• Private food experience with Chef Martin Bealin & Friends

• Breakfast

• Lunch

Award-Winning Boutique Hotel (Standard Room)

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com 

After an early breakfast at the hotel, set out on a Dingle Sea Safari, an adventure that lets you experience the wild beauty of the Dingle Peninsula up close. After gearing up in waterproof equipment, set off in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with a local skipper to explore dramatic sea cliffs, hidden coves, and the remote Blasket Islands. Along the way, keep an eye out for whales and dolphins, and enjoy a unique perspective of this stunning coastline that few visitors ever see.

After heading back on land, enjoy lunch and the early afternoon at your own leisure. Then, participate in an exciting Irish dance lesson with dancer and historian, Jonathan Kelleher, accompanied by a local live musician.

Enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your own leisure.

• Sea Safari Tour

• Afternoon dance lesson with Jonathan Kelleher

• Breakfast

Award-Winning Boutique Hotel (Standard Room)

Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com 

Start your day with an early breakfast at the hotel before checking out and beginning a scenic drive along the famous Slea Head Drive, where dramatic cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and charming villages showcase the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula.

Stop at The Blasket Centre to learn about the history and culture of the Blasket Islands, from the lives of the islanders to their rich literary heritage. Continue with a lunch and brief shopping stop at Louis Mulcahy Pottery, where you can browse handcrafted Irish ceramics and pick up unique souvenirs.

Then drive to your Killarney hotel to drop off your bags and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the town and wander the charming streets. In the evening, experience the energy and artistry of the Gaelic Roots show, a spectacular display of Irish music, dance, and storytelling, followed by an evening free!

• The Blasket Centre Visit

• Louis Mulcahy Pottery shopping & lunch stop

• Gaelic Roots Dance performance

• Breakfast

• Lunch

4-star Hotel in Killarney Town Center (Standard Room)

Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com  

This morning you have the option to join a guided Killarney cycling tour - pedal through the lush landscapes of Killarney National Park, Ireland’s oldest and most stunning park, where emerald forests, tranquil lakes, and rugged wilderness unfold at every turn. Alternatively, you can spend the morning and afternoon exploring Killarney at your own pace until the afternoon and evening activities.

Late afternoon, join sean nós dancer (“old style” in Irish) Anne-Marie Nelligan for a private group lesson in the traditional brush dance (also known as the broom dance)!

Freshen up back at the hotel in preparation for a final farewell dinner with the group, joined by Ann-Marie, her Torc Dancers, and some friends sharing the beautiful Irish sean nós traditions of music, singing, and storytelling!

• Bike Tour (optional) - please include this as an add-on when enrolling

• Brush dance lesson with Anne-Marie Nelligan

• Farewell Dinner at International Hotel with Anne-Marie and Torc Dancers

• Breakfast

• Dinner

4-star Hotel in Killarney Town Center (Standard Room)

Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

*details of hotel shared only to confirmed travelers

**if you have any specific accommodation requests or need special assistance, contact info@travelbarefeet.com  

*There are no activities planned for today. 

After an early breakfast, we head to Shannon airport in a shared group transfer*. Bid your fellow travelers slán abhaile! 

*Recommended flight departure time from Shannon Airport around 2pm on Saturday, October 17th local time (to participate in group airport transfer)

**If you plan on staying a few extra days, please note this would come at your own expense.

• Group transfer from hotel to Shannon Airport

• Breakfast

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On this trip you will be accompanied by one of our tour leaders. The aim of the tour leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible.

Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

We aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specic site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Special Conditions

Final Balance

• Final balance payment is required 90 days prior to travel.

Cancellation by the traveller

• Cancellation prior to 90 days; we will hold the deposit amount as a credit.

• Cancellation 90 days or inside prior to travel will incur 100% cancellation fees

• No shows will be treated as a cancellation and will incur 100% cancellation fees.