- Beautiful scenery is just part of Ireland's charm.Donegal, Ireland. image by trilbyfox from Fotolia.com
With its stunning scenery and rich culture, Ireland has a lot to offer travelers of any age. From the historic streets of Dublin, to the natural beauty of the South, a tour is a great way to experience the Emerald Isle. Some tour operators only cater for over-18s. However, there are a range of options available to travelers aged 17 and up, including trips aimed specifically at teens and tours with a wider age range. - Discover the ancient sport of Falconry on your Irish adventure.Harris Hawk image by JayMan from Fotolia.com
This 10-day trip takes in Westport, Galway and the Aran Islands, where Gaelic is still spoken by locals. Beginning on the coast, it offers an active adventure including surfing, kayaking, horse riding and biking. There's even an opportunity to learn about falconry and handle birds of prey in the grounds of a medieval castle. The tour with small groups is led by experienced counselors, but participants do get free time to shop and hang out in safe areas. Accommodation is in highly rated hostels and a seaside adventure center, with separate male and female dorms. This trip can also be combined with tours to England, Scotland and mainland Europe.
travelforteens.com
1-888-457-4534 - Tour Trinity College as you explore Irish culture.dublin, ireland - trinity college image by Kirubeshwaran from Fotolia.com
These three-week summer camps have been running for fifteen years, offering a mix of cultural education, sightseeing and activities. The variety of activities includes surfing, cookery classes and even learning a bit of Gaelic. Traveling between Dublin, Donegal and Galway, groups get a tour of Ireland's highlights. Trips are fully supervised but include free time for older teenagers. This program would be perfect for teens with an interest in the history and culture of the Emerald Isle, but they also offer a surf and activity camp for more active types.
Age Range: 12 to 17
adventure-ireland.com
011-353-7198-42418 - See the sights while getting involved with local communities.Giant's Causeway / La Chauss??e des G??ants image by Christophe Bandini from Fotolia.com
Global Works aims to provide "travel with purpose," and this four-week program gives high school students a chance to involve themselves with local communities, as well as experience the sights and culture of Ireland. Groups visit four distinct areas of the country, seeing key sights like the streets of Dublin and the Giant's Causeway but also participating in service activities like building playgrounds or planting trees in local woodland. Parents can rest assured that young travelers are accompanied by qualified chaperones. With small groups of around 20, this tour is for solo travelers looking to make friends, have fun and give something back.
Age Range: 14 to 18
globalworkstravel.com
1-800-784-6362 - Enjoy the "craic" in Dublin on a Contiki coach tour.Dublin image by momesso from Fotolia.com
Though aimed at the 18 to 35 market, Contiki will accept 17-year-old travelers if they're accompanied by someone over 18. Their nine-day tour of Ireland takes in Dublin, Londonderry and Belfast, as well as exploring the beauty of the South. The tour includes hotel accommodation in twin rooms and transportation by air-conditioned coach, as well as breakfast and some meals. This would suit a mixed age group looking to see the sights and social scene of Ireland.
Age Range: 17 to 37 (if accompanied by someone 18 to 35)
contiki.com
1-866-266-8454
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