Dublin to Belfast Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $5,199 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Dublin to Belfast Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: May-Sep

From $5,199 /person

Legendary Landscapes in Northern Ireland

Myths and legends. Fairy-tale footpaths. Jolly pubs. Hikes on ancient trails through Northern Ireland, where woodlands and green hills feel as though they’ve always been this quiet and lush. Join a local storyteller for an evening of traditional Celtic tales. Feel like royalty in elegant hotels. With a misty beauty that’s charmed travelers for centuries, Ireland is pure magic to explore on foot.

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Highlights

  • Experience Irish hiking culture and get to know the Mourne Mountains and their rugged coastal cliffs, placid meadows, ruined castles and silent forests
  • Listen to yarns spun by an Irish storyteller and experience a private whiskey tasting with a local expert
  • Rest your head and enjoy the warm hospitality and state-of-the-art spas of our elegant country hotels
  • Explore a 15th-century castle and discover the history, charming streets and vibrant night life of Belfast
Dublin to Belfast Walking and Hiking Tour map

Ireland

Start Dublin

End Belfast

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Welcome to Dublin, whose historic Georgian streets and architecture hearken to another era • Walk from the picturesque harbor village of Howth, passing windswept beaches and cliffs blooming with wildflowers • Drink in wide coastal views of the North Atlantic • Explore a 19th-century castle and meander through the back-to-back ruins of Killevy Old Churches, which date to 517 • Discover the Ring of Gullion, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty • Follow a peaceful path to a small mountain tarn and a 5,000-year-old passage tomb • Revel in sweeping views—on a clear day, you can see Dublin Bay and Wicklow from the majestic slopes of Slieve Gullion • Lounge by the pool or at the spa at our luxurious mountainside retreat.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Killeavy Castle Estate
Newry
Premiere Hotel

This elegant castle hotel is the centerpiece of 365 acres of fields and woodland in stunning Slieve Gullion, a tranquil space to escape and unwind. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-4

Description

Visit Carlingford, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Ireland • The towering mountain of Slieve Foye makes for a spectacular backdrop for a hike—it’s said that this is the resting place of the giant Fionn McCool! • Climb the highest pass in the dramatic Mountains of Mourne and experience spectacular scenery at every turn • Stroll up the Trassey Track and walk along the Mourne Wall to Bloody Bridge, admiring castles and the stunning views of Slieve Commedagh, the second-highest mountain in the range • Take in awe-inspiring vistas of lakes and peaks • Visit our hotel's state-of-the-art spa • Join a private whisky tasting in a local distillery.

Accommodations
Slieve Donard

(2 nights)

Nights 3-4

Slieve Donard
Newcastle
Premiere Hotel

Channeling its original splendor from 125 years ago, this boutique hotel invites guests to step into a stylish new era and rejuvenate in its luxurious common spaces and guest rooms. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 5-6

Description

Set out on a castle-studded walk along the peaceful shore of Strangford Lough • Strolla scenic coastal path, passing ruins from World War II • Look out over the inlet of Belfast Lough, where the Titanic sailed from • Explore the North Downs Coastal trail past sandy beaches, grey seals and the rugged coastline of the North Atlantic • Pause at at Grey Fort Point, a battery used during World War I • Hear from a local piper how bagpipes found their place in Northern Irish culture • Savor the homegrown flavors of the region: local cheese, seafood, pies, barmbrack (a traditional cake) and white pudding • Stretch your legs on a guided walking tour of Belfast and learn about the city’s fascinating history and architecture • Wake up to wonderful views over the hotel gardens and Belfast Lough.

Accommodations

Night 5

Culloden Estate & Spa
Belfast
Premiere Hotel

This upscale palace on the slopes of Holywood Hills was originally built for a bishop and offers exquisite rooms and warm hospitality for a tranquil stay. (spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Killeavy Castle Estate
Newry

Premiere Hotel

This elegant castle hotel is the centerpiece of 365 acres of fields and woodland in stunning Slieve Gullion, a tranquil space to escape and unwind. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

Slieve Donard
Newcastle

Premiere Hotel

Channeling its original splendor from 125 years ago, this boutique hotel invites guests to step into a stylish new era and rejuvenate in its luxurious common spaces and guest rooms. (spa)

Night 5

Culloden Estate & Spa
Belfast

Premiere Hotel

This upscale palace on the slopes of Holywood Hills was originally built for a bishop and offers exquisite rooms and warm hospitality for a tranquil stay. (spa)

From $5,199 /person

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