Private 2 Day Northern Ireland Tour

Antrim Coast Road: We head north along the Antrim Coast Road, one of the great coastal drives of Europe. Carved into the cliffside in 1842, it follows the Atlantic between the sea and the dramatic Antrim plateau.

Carnlough Village: Our first stop is the charming harbour village of Carnlough, nestled at the foot of Glencloy. It still retains its quiet, original character and its picturesque harbour makes it a lovely place to stretch your legs.

Causeway Coastline Views: We continue along the Causeway Coastal Route, widely regarded as one of the world’s great road journeys. Sheer basalt cliffs, ruined clifftop castles, and open Atlantic views make this one of the finest stretches of coastline in Europe.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: Suspended 30 metres above the sea, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge connects the mainland to a small rocky island that salmon fishermen have crossed for more than 270 years. There is a one mile walk from the car park to the bridge on unpaved paths, worth knowing if you have mobility issues, small children or a stroller. If you wish to cross the bridge, you will need to pre-book your ticket. Please let us know before you purchase your tickets and we will provide an approximate time of arrival. If you do not wish to cross, we can stop at the viewing point for photos.

White Park Bay: White Park Bay is one of the finest beaches in Ireland, a wide crescent of white sand flanked by chalk cliffs, with the open Atlantic in front and Scotland visible on a clear day just 20 miles across the water. We stop at the viewpoint above the beach for photographs.

Giant’s Causeway: Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway is one of the natural wonders of the world. Around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago, step from the clifftop into the sea. It is about a one mile walk down from the Visitor Centre to the stones, and a shuttle bus runs the same route for £1 per person each way. You will only need to pre-book a ticket if you wish to go through the Visitor Centre, otherwise your guide will show you the free entrance.

Lunch Stop: Bushmills Village offers several choices, from a local fish and chip shop and sandwich shops to cafés and restaurants where you can sit down for lunch. For a restaurant meal, we recommend the Bushmills Inn, which must be booked in advance. Please note that lunch is not included.

Old Bushmills Distillery: Bushmills has been producing Irish whiskey since 1608, making it the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. If you wish to take a tour of the distillery you will need to pre-book your ticket. Please let us know before you purchase your tickets and we will provide an approximate time of arrival. If you would rather not take the tour, we will still stop so you can visit the tasting room.

Dunluce Castle: Perched on a basalt outcrop above the Atlantic, Dunluce Castle is one of the most dramatic medieval ruins in the world, dating back to the 13th century. This is a photo stop. The clifftop views over the ocean are simply extraordinary.

The Dark Hedges: We end the day at the Dark Hedges, a tunnel of ancient beech trees planted in the 18th century and one of Northern Ireland’s most photographed natural wonders. They became world-famous after appearing as the King’s Road in Season 2 of Game of Thrones.