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Ireland is a walker's paradise offering spectacular walking in ancient and unspoilt landscapes. With its rugged coastline and friendly atmosphere, you can be sure that you will be welcomed every step of the way. All the walking packages offered on our website are rated in levels of difficulty so they are suitable for people of all ages and capabilities.

We can tailor any holidays to meet your needs so that your "trek" in Ireland is an unforgettable experience.

Package A: Group Escorted Hiking Holidays

Includes:

· 7 days Bed and Breakfast plus full Irish breakfast
· 7 evening meals
· 6 walking days with optional free day
· Picnic lunch on all walking days
· Transport to and from the walking locations and transport of luggage
· Escorted by Irish guide
· Airport transfer (within our timetable)

Price: €805 per person sharing per week (Oct-Apr 2003)
€880 per person sharing per week (May-Sept 2003)

Single supplement - €175 per week.

Ulster Package €1160 per person sharing per week
Single Supplement: €285

This particular package begins with a briefing session at 18.00hrs on your day of arrival followed by dinner on Day 1.

Tour dates are preset and you can choose the date that suits you and join two weeks together if you wish. A total of 6 people minimum are required per tour with a maximum of 14 people. Information will be given to you during the holiday on local history, archaeology, flora and fauna as well as general information on the locality.

There are 6 locations in which you can center your walking holiday around:

- Dingle Peninsula
- Ring of Kerry
- Beara Penninsula
- Sligo/Donegal
- Burren/Connemara
- Ulster

Package B: Special Interest Escorted Walking Holidays

Limited to 8 persons. Includes:

· 7 nights bed and breakfast
· 7 nights dinner with gourmet 4 course evening meals
· 6 walking days
· 6 picnic lunches
· transport to and from start locations, transport of luggage
· Irish guide
· Airport transfers (within our timetable)

Price: €905 per person sharing per week (Oct-Apr 2003)
€993 per person sharing per week (May-Sept 2003)

Single supplement: €195 per week

The Special Interest Escorted Holiday Packages cater for those who are interested in particular things such as a region or an adventure holiday. The walkers on these special interest holidays are less experienced with some participants on the first walking holiday. This package is extremely flexible as it is limited to 8 persons.

Tour dates are preset but you may choose the date that suits you and join two weeks together if you wish. Information will be given to you during the holiday on local history, archaeology, flora and fauna as well as general information on the locality.

When you book the Special Interest Escorted Holiday you choose one of the following locations:

-Kerry the Kingdom
-South Western Coast
-Western Coast
-Traditional Ireland

Package C: Individual / Self Guiding Adventure Holidays

Includes:

· Bed and breakfast accommodation
· Luggage transport
· Detailed Route Description and map on each day's walking
· Information booklet on the area
· Telephone card
· 24 Emergency back up service.

The following destinations are available for the Individual/Self Guiding Package:

Dingle Peninsula	(8 Day Program)	€535
	(10 Day Program)	€645
	(6 Day Program)	€410
Kerry Peninsula	(8 Day Program)	€580
	(11 Day Program)	€730
Beara Peninsula	(8 Day Program)	€580
	(11 Day Program)	€730
Burren/Connemara	(8 Day Program)	€580
Wicklow (Garden Route)	(8 Day Program)	€580
Sheep's Head Way	(6 Day Program)	€410
Donegal Discovered	(8 Day Program)	€595
Mayo Explored	(6 Day Program)	€435
Ulster Unlimited	(8 Day Program)	€905

Single supplement:
€145 per 6day holiday
€195 per 8 day holiday
€245 per 10 day holiday
€280 per 11 day holiday

The tour dates for the Individual / Self Guiding Adventure Package are not pre set so you are free to begin on whatever day suits you.

A full information pack will given on each days walking, also a map and local information will be waiting for you at the first guesthouse. Directions will be given to you on how to find the first guesthouse in advance. Not included in the price are the following airport transfers, picnic lunches, evening meals, any extra nights accommodation or transfers outside those stated in the itinerary.

These package prices DO NOT include the following costs:

· Any additional transport or airport transfers outside of the given timetable
· Any tips, gratuities, entrance fees to theatres, parks or museums

Courtesy Airport Transfers:

Shannon Airport 12 noon & 4pm (16.00hrs) Kerry Peninsula Kerry the Kingdom Traditional Ireland Burren and Connemara Dingle Peninsul	Shannon Airport 12 noon only Sligo and Donegal Beara Peninsula Southwestern Coast Western Coast
Kerry Airport 5pm (17.00hrs) Kerry Peninsula Kerry the Kingdom Traditional Ireland Dingle Peninsula	Cork Airport 2pm (14.00hrs) Kerry Peninsula Southwestern Coast Kerry the Kingdom Beara Peninsula
Knock Airport 4 pm (16.00hrs) Sligo and Donegal	Ulster Tours Transfers arranged at an additional cost

About Each Location:

Dingle Peninsula:
Best known for its traditional Irish music and Irish speaking population, this location gives wonderful scenery, great walking and enjoyable evenings.

Kerry Peninsula:
Also known as the Ring of Kerry, is probably the most famous place in Ireland. The walking packages on offer give you the opportunity to explore the less touristy places in this rural paradise.

Beara Peninsula:
The forgotten corner of the south west of Ireland. The ruggedness of Dingle combined with the beauty of Kerry will leave visitors amazed.

Wicklow:
Or the Garden of Ireland has lots of spectacular scenery on offer amongst its rolling mountains.

Sligo and Donegal:
Both are two neighboring counties waiting to be discovered. In Sligo take a walk around Benbullben and then on to the southwest corner of Donegal to towns such as Bundoran and the scenic Glenveagh National Park.

Burren/Connemara:
Explore this fascinating limestone region which is one of its kind in Europe or you can also choose to visit the bogs of Connemara where the locals speak the native tongue and will be more than happy to welcome you.

Traditional Ireland:
Featuring traditional Irish music and culture. The Special Interest Escorted Walking Package takes place in the North Kerry and Burren regions. The walking isn't too difficult; it's the nightlife that saps the energy!

Kerry the Kingdom:
Kerry is steeped in history covering the early Christian years in Ireland. Each holiday takes advantage of the wealth of early Christian remains and takes place on the Dingle Peninsula, North Kerry and the Ring of Kerry.

The South West Coast:
This area dates back to the Stone Age Years in Pre-Christian Ireland- on the Beara and Sheep's Head Peninsulas.

The Western Coast:
Takes in the Best of the West in Connemara and north Co. Clare-wonderful scenery and amazing contrasts with a fascinating history between wealth and the famine.

Ulster Unlimited:
Ulster boasts the famous and incredible " Giant's Causeway", the Antrim Glens, Dunseverick Castle and many more amazing places to discover. Untouched by tourism. Ulster offers a unique type of walking in isolated countryside with people who are friendly and helpful, it is a pleasure to go there.

Guided and Special Interest Walking Holidays 2003
Start dates are as follows:

Other Important Information:

Equipment List You Will Require:
The following items must be brought when participating in these walking packages:

Footwear - good waterproof walking boots with ankle support (preferably leather)
Clothing - rain jacket and trousers
Other - day rucksack and gaiters

The following items are also recommended- gloves, hat, sun cream, midget repellent, thermos flask and lunch box.

Please note- Denim jeans and rain-capes are not suitable for walking in Ireland and are not what we consider to be correct equipment.