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Dublin, Ireland / Dublin, Ireland

Length

9 Days/8 Nights

Fitness Level

Level 1 - What's This?

Group Size

Up To 10 Guests

Highlights
  • Ireland’s most dramatic locations: Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula and more!

  • Wild Atlantic scenery, culture and history: discover cliff-fringed headlands, ancient castles, hidden beaches and vibrant pubs.

  • Expert Guidance: Seasoned professional photographers will lead workshops and provide valuable insights to elevate your photography skills. Whether you're a novice or an expert, their guidance will ignite your creativity.

  • The Magic of Small Groups: We've intentionally kept our group size small, ensuring that you'll experience Ireland in an intimate, personalized, and profoundly meaningful way.

If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:

Ireland: A Photographic Delight

The natural beauty of the Emerald Isle is a thing of legend, so why not come and discover it yourself? This 9-day photographic journey takes you along Ireland’s wild Atlantic coast, visiting a huge variety of locations. All the country’s most famous landscapes are here – the Giant’s Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher – but there are lesser-known places too, secret gems in remote locations that only a local guide can show you.

This trip is perfect for photographers of all levels who want to learn more about landscape photography while exploring a beautiful location. Ireland’s breadth of natural landscapes – from wild mountains to crashing Atlantic waves and flower-filled woodlands – is interspersed by prehistoric monuments, ancient castles and colourful, music-filled villages.

Ireland: Wild Atlantic Coastline, Isolated Villages and Ever-Changing Light

Ireland is an ancient land where the primeval forces of earth and sea create an ever-changing natural vista. Watch the setting sun sink into the Atlantic and illuminate a soaring cliffline, or capture the magic as a perfect dawn sun-star twinkles at the tip of a Neolithic dolmen. On this tour you’ll discover a huge variety of dramatic landscapes, as well as visiting ancient castles and remote villages, all rounded off by foot-tapping sessions of traditional Irish music.

The famously variable Irish weather ensures ever-changing light and great beauty for photographers; soft, misty mornings, vivid rainbows and dramatic sunsets form just part of Ireland’s palette. This photo tour is the perfect way to capture the beauty on camera.

You'll learn the basics of landscape photography, as well as more advanced techniques. Basic settings? Exposure blending? Creative techniques? We've got you covered and we're experts in instructing to all skill levels and interests.

In addition to learning about photography, you’ll get an insight into Irish history and culture. Whether it’s being surrounded by free-roaming sheep, raising a Guinness in a village pub, or gaining an insight into the political Troubles of Northern Ireland, you’ll come away with a real appreciation of Irish life and ethos.

This is a truly unforgettable trip that will allow you to capture the beauty of Ireland on camera and learn about its rich history and culture. Book today to secure your spot!

What's Included
  • All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop

  • All transportation during the workshop

  • All lodging during the workshop, in characterful four-star accommodations

  • All permits and entrance fees

  • Professional photography guiding and instruction 

  •  Gratuity for service staff

What's Not Included
  • Flights to and from Dublin, Ireland (DUB)

  • Meals not listed as included on the itinerary

  • Lodging outside workshop dates

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Souvenirs and personal items

  • Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities

  • Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance (recommended)

 Trip Itinerary 

Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 (Travel Day - D)

Arrive in Dublin, Ireland, at any time and transfer to our arrival hotel. Join your group this evening for a welcome dinner. Meet your fellow photographers and discuss the itinerary ahead.

Days 2-3 (B, L, D)

We begin by traveling north from Dublin to County Antrim, in Northern Ireland. Our destination for the next two nights is the Causeway Coast, a spectacular and varied stretch of coastline boasting a host of unique locations. The twisted trees of the Dark Hedges, the tiny harbour at Portbradden, and the mouldering cliff-top remains of Dunluce Castle all make prime photo spots.

We stay overnight in a listed hotel that dates from 1836, and gives easy walking access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway. Sunset shoots at these iconic rock formations are a highlight of the tour.

Day 4 (B, L, D)

Today our journey veers south towards County Sligo. Photo stops along the way include Mullaghmore Head, home to Classie Bawn Castle. Enjoy a memorable lunch in Eithna’s By the Sea, an award-winning seafood restaurant, before continuing to our accommodation in a renovated eighteenth-century castle. A beautiful beach woodland carpeted in spring bluebells offers a different shooting experience this evening.


Days 5-6 (B, L, D)

County Clare is famed for its dramatic shoreline and the extensive limestone pavement of The Burren. We make the most of it with a visit to 5000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen, the waterside fort of Dunguaire Castle, and the long, precipitous escarpment at the Cliffs of Moher. Sunset is prime shooting time for the cliffs, which glow orange with reflected light. In the evening we’ll enjoy traditional Irish music and award-wining dining in the picturesque village of Doolin.

Days 7-8 (B, L, D)

Moving on to Ireland’s south west corner, we spend the next two days exploring the magnificent kingdom of County Kerry. Much of our focus here is centred around the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, the most westerly point in Ireland. Green mountains rise above a stunning coastline, with the jagged rock fins of Slea Head, the sandy coves of Coomeenoole and Clogher, and the twisted descent to Dunquin Harbour providing prime photo locations.

Offshore, the windswept Blasket Islands form a perfect backdrop for the setting sun to sink behind. Once we’ve finished shooting, we’ll retire to Dingle town, a vibrant Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) community, with a wide variety of bistros, pubs and traditional music to keep us entertained in the evening.

Day 9 (B, L)

After one last morning of shooting in County Kerry, we begin making our way back towards Dublin. The adventure isn’t finished yet though, as more photo stops break the journey. A prime location on today’s route is the Rock of Cashel, a cluster of imposing medieval buildings set atop a dramatic limestone outcrop. The tour finishes with an afternoon drop-off at Dublin airport, or nearby hotel of your choice.

Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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