Abroadco offers excurions to its students during the program. The cost of transportation, accommodations, admission fees, some meals, and guides is included.

The following list is a sample of the excursions that will be offered.

Killarney and the Ring of Kerry

Co. Kerry is known for its natural beauty. The streets of Killarney are lined with unique shops, quiet cafes and pubs filled with traditional music. Due to its location near the Killarney National Park, Killarney is an excellent stopping point on many outdoor adventures available nearby. Killarney National Park has breathtaking views of the lakes, glens and mountains. Hikers enjoy the scenery of the Gap of Dunloe, which runs along the Micgillycuddy Reeks. If the Irish rain holds true some may prefer the Ring of Kerry bus tours, allowing you to see many of the towns on the Iveragh Peninsula.

Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher

Even if traditional Irish music has been foreign to you before this trip, you will go home whistling the most popular and traditional songs of Irish music. Doolin is best known for their love of traditional music and taking any opportunity to play it! Doolin is also a great location for access to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. Taking a ferry out the Aran Islands unique opportunity to see a remote, yet popular, destination in Ireland. The best way to tour the islands is by bicycle. And no trip to Co. Clare would be complete without gazing over the Cliffs of Moher!

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

The Vikings first occupied Bunratty Castle in 970. It is now a tourist destination located in the middle of the 19th century Folk Park. Surrounding the impressive castle are reconstructed cottages and shops expanding over 26 acres. The village has functioning shops and pubs while the village inhabitants dress in period clothing to give the impression of life in Ireland in the 19th century.

Galway

Galway has a vibrant student life, mixed with the charm and history that every Irish city is known for. Up until the 1930s, Galway was a quiet fishing village. Now, you will find a bustling city with pockets and remnants of its former life. In Galway, you may participate in one of the many festivals hosted there throughout the year or visit the museums, aquarium or cathedrals. Galway is also a great place to purchase the famous Claddagh rings while you meander the shops dotting the Claddagh Quay.

Dublin

Dublin has been an up and coming cultural European hub since the economic boom of Ireland known as the Celtic Tiger. Dublin offers an excellent mix of the old world charms and modernity. With so much to explore, it’s difficult to decide where to start! Grafton Street and Tinity College offer a bustling atmosphere. A tour of the Guinness Brewery and a stroll through St. Stephen’s Green can’t be missed!