Have an Irish Dream Vacation? Celtic Horizon Tours Makes It Reality

Ireland often appears on bucket lists for a good reason - it's a destination that captivates travelers with its vibrant culture, jaw-dropping landscapes, and mystical charm. But planning an Irish vacation can feel daunting, especially if you want more than a standard cookie-cutter tour. How do you craft a trip that aligns with your unique travel dreams and interests?

That's where Celtic Horizon Tours comes in. As Ireland's premier custom tour provider, we specialize in bringing your ideal Irish itinerary to life. Discover why our bespoke private tours consistently exceed travelers' expectations.

Irish Tours That Captivate Your Imagination

Mass-marketed group tours often jam-pack dozen of travelers onto big buses for quick stops at all the major tourist sights. While you check off some bucket list items, the experience can feel rushed, impersonal, and largely similar to that of your fellow travelers.

In contrast, our private custom tours let your imagination run wild! Do you picture yourself galloping across the Burren on horseback? Sipping whiskey at an intimate distillery? Tracing your family tree at your Irish ancestral village? Enjoying a private falconry show at Ashford Castle? With Celtic Horizon Tours, we make these dreams real by building fully personalized trips from scratch.

Over the past 30 years, our family-owned company has planned thousands of custom vacations. We've sent multi-generational family groups on visits to their ancestral hometowns...whisked couples to cozy castle hotels...chauffeured photographers across Ireland for epic landscape shoots. No matter how unique your Irish vision is, we love the challenge of bringing it to life!

Crafting Your Own Tour Packages - Flexibility Is Key

Your customized tour starts with an in-depth trip consultation. We want to hear all about your Ireland travel dreams, interests, timing, budget, and more. Our travel planners will then suggest can't-miss attractions as well as hidden gems that align with your priorities. We build flexibility into the itinerary so you can tweak it as needed up until departure.

Once you arrive in Ireland, your professional guide serves as a personal concierge ensuring you have the trip of a lifetime. Don't feel like stopping at that next sight? Eager to linger longer in a charming village? Simply let your guide know so they can adjust on the fly. If the weather doesn't cooperate with an outdoor activity, we always have backup options at the ready tailored to your tastes.

What sets our custom tours apart is this uncompromising flexibility combined with meticulous attention to detail. While the guides handle navigating so you can relax and soak up gorgeous scenery, you dictate the destinations and pace. The result? A stress-free Irish vacation overflowing with magical moments tailored just for you!

Ireland Unfiltered - Unique Experiences No Bus Tour Can Offer

As locals deeply ingrained in Irish culture, our team has spent decades cultivating connections across our homeland. Leveraging these longtime contacts, we can open doors to exclusive locales and remarkable encounters most visitors only dream of. Just have a peek at some of our recent custom tour highlights:

• A family history tour tracing roots in County Clare culminating in an intimate dinner with actual cousins the clients never knew existed!
• A fully customized Game of Thrones tour including side-by-side photoshoots at secret off-the-beaten path settings straight off the pages of George R.R. Martin’s books
• A pampered honeymoon itinerary with helicopter transport to secluded castle suites and VIP access to legendary landmarks after the regular crowds have left
• A 3-day Outlander experiential tour recreating Claire and Jamie’s adventures with 18th-century meals by candlelight and hideaways in ancient abbeys brought to life on screen

Clearly, these kind of magical moments requires local connections and Ireland's know-how. By letting our team take care of logistics and access behind the scenes, you’re free to sit back soaking in our homeland like never before!

Giving Back - Community-Based Tourism

While unforgettable experiences are important, we also want to showcase the best of genuine Irish culture. That's why we provide soaps & shopping tours that directly support local communities across Ireland through what's known as community-based tourism.

We partner exclusively with locally owned accommodation providers, tour outfitters, restaurants, and shops boasting distinct Irish charm. These regional businesses retain the tourism dollars in local economies while providing you authentic connections. Our hand-picked local gems are far superior to big box tourist traps and give you a meaningful window into Irish traditions.

This commitment stems from our own deep Irish roots. As longtime supporters of cultural programs across Ireland, we donate a portion of all custom tour proceeds to traditional music schools, Gaelic athletic clubs, wildlife conservation efforts, and more. In doing so, we get to share cherished parts of Irish identity with appreciative visitors from around the world.

Let Us Turn Your Irish Dreams Into a Custom Tour Reality

If a trip to the Emerald Isle is on your bucket list, go ahead - let those Ireland travel dreams wander! At Celtic Horizon Tours' blog, crafting magical bespoke vacations is our passion. Thanks to three decades of specializing in group tours, we have the knowledge, contacts, and expertise to make your wildest Irish visions come true.

Sound tempting? Reach out now to get your imaginative Ireland planning underway! Our travel planners can't wait to start customizing. Sláinte from Ireland!