Ireland
Tradition & Adventure on the Emerald Isle
Dive deep into the past and present of the Emerald Isle during your student travels in Ireland. Experience the rugged landscapes of the island’s west coast, vibrant craft and music traditions, and the constant call of the ocean as you journey from the Burren to the cities of Galway and Killarney, capping your program on the pristine Dingle Peninsula. Visit Iron Age hill forts, medieval ruins, and colorful villages. Explore the natural wonders on land, underground, and in the waters of the Irish sea.
- Highlights
• Sample fish and chips and watch the sunset over the ocean
• Walk the music-filled streets of Galway City
• Take a beginner’s surfing lesson on the Dingle Peninsula
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Meet your fellow middle school student travelers and one or more of your program leaders in New York, and fly together to Shannon, Ireland. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.
Begin your journey in the west coast’s largest city and cultural capital. Explore the winding streets and meet artists, writers, and musicians. Learn traditional crafts and dances as you soak up the city’s and the island’s vivid history.
Head to one of Ireland’s most iconic landscapes. Visit seaside towns, ancient caves, and the soaring Cliffs of Moher. Sea kayak with guides along the coast and through caves as you spot birds, marine life, and medieval ruins.
Continue your outdoor adventure in and around the pristine Dingle Peninsula, surrounded by the sea and off the main tourist paths. Learn to surf on beginner waves at gorgeous Inch Beach. Hop on your bike for a ride around the countryside and see the iconic rows of colorful houses in Southwest Ireland, and keep an eye out for dolphins. Hike to archaeological ruins and get a sense of how the ancient Celts lived.
Cap your trip to the Emerald Isle in this charming city that’s a perfect base for exploring the beauty and history of the surrounding National Park. Take a falconry lesson with local guides and learn how they’ve been used for centuries. Traverse canyons and tunnels with a mountaineer.
Fly from Shannon to New York with your group and a leader, then continue on to your final destination. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Meet your fellow middle school student travelers and one or more of your program leaders in New York, and fly together to Shannon, Ireland. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.