South West Ireland Vacation Packages
Southwest Ireland stretches from the Ring of Kerry in the south, the Dingle Peninsula in the west, through Killarney and north to Adare, and Limerick City, offering sea and mountain scenery, interspersed with lively small towns and villages plus medieval Castles and archaeological sites going back 5,000 years.
Cork with the world famous Blarney Castle, allegedly the source of the Irish ability to charm in conversation plus a landscape of unparalleled beauty, a coast with centers for sailing, swimming, scuba diving with golf, horseback riding and fishing a short step inland plus the area's reputation as providing some of the best seafood in the country. Kerry is home to the Ring of Kerry skirting the Iveragh Peninsula, a succession of spectacular seascapes, the most scenic coastal drive in Ireland; Dingle Peninsula with ancient sites, sandy beaches and glimpses of a hard, unforgiving land. Then there are the crazy beautiful beehive huts on Skellig Michael; Killarney National Park, nestling between Killarney and Kenmare, which harbors the 19th-century Muckross House plus so much more. Then there is Limerick, home to several ancient sites and monuments including King John's Castle in the City of Limerick and the round towers at Ardpatrick and Dysert. Lough Gur is one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland with an excellent interpretative center revealing Neolithic life some 5,000 years ago.
Best Vacation Packages:
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8 nights from $1,482*More details›
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10 nights from $1,602*More details›
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Counties of South West Ireland
Explore Ireland
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There is so much to see and do in Western Ireland, comprised of Counties Clare, Galway and Mayo. You will find a winning combination of rugged sea cliffs and sheltered sandy beaches, a myriad of ancient castles, medieval friaries, pre-historic burial sites and traditional Irish music!
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South East Ireland is comprised of Counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, and Wexford. This region has been settled by Vikings and Normans in the past, and is well-known for its beautiful, sunny weather amidst a backdrop of mountains rolling into lush Nore and Suir river valleys.
Experiences & Adventures
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Irish Castles
Ireland`s countryside is dotted with castles that range from romantic castles and towers that are in ruins to stately chieftain castles and Irish castle hotels. They are all filled with character and history.
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Irish Gardens
The Emerald Isle of Ireland has some of the most beautiful public and private gardens in the world. We recommend that you take time to `stop and smell the roses` during your journey. Remember – all of Ireland is a garden.
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Heritage Towns
The Heritage Towns of Ireland are towns and villages that offer unique character provided by a combination of architectural styles, often spanning many centuries, which gives them a special feeling for the past.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
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Southwest Journey Self Drive (Limerick - Cork - Co. Kerry - Co. Clare)7 nights from $1,409*› - Flight into and out of Shannon
- Rental Car for 8 days
- Pick Up/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 1 night in Limerick
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Cork
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Clare
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 35 mins. approx.
Limerick - County Cork: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.-
Dublin - Cork - Killarney - Galway - Westport (Self Drive)13 nights from $1,503*› - Flight into and out of Dublin
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Rental Car for 12 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Kilkenny
- Hotel for 2 nights in Waterford
- Hotel for 1 night in Cork
- Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney
- Hotel for 2 nights in Galway
- Hotel for 2 nights in Westport
- Hotel for 1 night in Dublin
Driving Time
Dublin - Kilkenny: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Kilkenny - Waterford: 45 mins. approx.
Waterford - Cork: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - Killarney: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Killarney - Galway: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Galway - Westport: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Westport - Dublin: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx.-
Limerick - Killarney - Dublin (Self Drive)6 nights from $1,339*› - Flight into Shannon and out of Dublin
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Limerick
- Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Killarney: 2 hrs. approx.
Killarney - Dublin: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.-
The Irish Lord Journey Self Drive (Dublin - Counties Wicklow - Kerry - Galway - Meath)10 nights from $3,141*› - Flight into and out of Dublin
- Rental Car for 11 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Wicklow Area
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry Area
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Galway Area
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Meath Area
Curated Experiences Based on Availability: - Guided City Tour of Dublin, visiting iconic sites and popular neighborhoods
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Scenic Southwest Ireland Self Drive (Dublin - Cork - County Kerry - County Clare)8 nights from $1,660*› - Flight into Dublin and out of Shannon
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Pick Up: Dublin Downtown/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 2 nights in Cork
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Clare
Driving Time
Dublin - Cork: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - County Kerry Area: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
County Kerry Area - County Clare Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare Area - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.-
Southwest Journey Self Drive (Limerick - Cork - Co. Kerry - Co. Clare)7 nights from $1,409*› - Flight into and out of Shannon
- Rental Car for 8 days
- Pick Up/Drop Off: Shannon Airport
- Hotel for 1 night in Limerick
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Cork
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Kerry
- Hotel for 2 nights in County Clare
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 35 mins. approx.
Limerick - County Cork: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.-
Limerick - Killarney - Waterford - Dublin (Self Drive)8 nights from $2,382*› - Flight into Shannon and out of Dublin
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Pick Up: Shannon Airport/Drop Off: Dublin Downtown
- Hotel for 2 nights in Limerick
- Hotel for 2 nights in Killarney
- Hotel for 2 nights in Waterford
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Killarney: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Killarney - Waterford: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Waterford - Dublin: 2 hrs. approx.-
Dublin and Limerick by Train6 nights from $2,105*› - Flight into and out of Dublin
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dublin
- Train from Dublin to Limerick
- Hotel for 3 nights in Limerick
- Train from Limerick to Dublin
- Hotel for 1 night in Dublin
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city while enjoying included, curated activities that enhance your experience!
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
Choose your preferred flight cabin class
Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
Pick from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
Live phone and chat support
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
Fully Flexible Itinerary: Personalize your hotels, transportation, and length of stay in each city. Easily add curated experiences to complete your journey.
More to Explore
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County Clare is a county of great natural beauty and wonderful landscapes. It has a rich heritage tradition with some of the finest monuments, buildings and waterways in the country. Clare is also the traditional music capital of Ireland, with year-round music festivals and trad sessions throughout the county.
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County Galway is one of Ireland`s most popular and vibrant tourist destinations. A large county divided into two contrasting regions by the expanse of Lough Corrib. A great many of the inhabitants are Irish speakers, and much of the ancient Gaelic culture is preserved. Galway is home to the greatest array of castles in Ireland.
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County Mayo, Ireland`s third-largest, is the Ireland of your imagination, a beautiful region with breathtaking landscapes, many lakes, green and peaceful valleys, and an exciting blend of rugged mountain trails and beautiful beaches set in the Western coastline.
Ireland Customer Reviews
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Everything with this trip was excellent. Hotels were great. Loved the breakfast. Locations were outstanding, easy access to everything. Transportatio ...Traveled on: 9/5/2026
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Travel and accommodations were excellen ...Traveled on: 7/31/2026
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Everything was great except for the B&B we stayed at in Edinburgh. Pics of the property are deceiving, did not seem to be in the best part of the city ...Traveled on: 6/23/2026
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We booked an 8 day trip to Ireland with flights, hotel, and rental car. Almost everything went without a hitch. Checking in to the hotels was perfect ...Traveled on: 6/19/2026
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My only suggestion is to always upgrade the car rental to bc an automatic ...Traveled on: 6/8/2026










