Wolfhound Adventure Tours

Wolfhound provided the perfect way to experience Southwest Ireland. Dave was an outstanding guide, sharing his deep knowledge of Irish history through captivating storytelling, humour, and music. His passion for Irish wildlife was evident—and truly contagious. Dave showed incredible patience and care throughout the trip, thoughtfully tailoring experiences for each of the 13 people in our group based on our interests and abilities. My personal highlight was our two water adventures, where we were lucky enough to see countless dolphins—an unforgettable experience! The accommodations were top-notch and the food was exceptional throughout the trip. I’m already looking forward to booking another tour to explore Northern Ireland. I can’t recommend Wolfhound highly enough. Thank you, Dave!

I typically don’t do surveys or reviews for products and services however, I wanted to make an exception and comment on a recent trip through Wolfhound Adventure Tours (6 Day West) that I took with my wife, daughter, son-in-law, and 4 great friends (as well as 7 new friends I met on the tour). I expect a tour guide to be knowledgeable, but Dave O’Connor took it to another level. Whether it be delivering a poem, or singing a soulful Irish song, Dave impressed us all with his expertise in Irish culture, folklore, history and wildlife while demonstrating a great sense of humor. He had us laughing throughout the entire trip. It’s obvious Dave puts his heart and soul into his work and is deeply devoted and passionate about Ireland, its history, wildlife, and its people. This isn’t a typical tour. It was a wonderful whirlwind of learning, hiking, pub hopping and sightseeing which allowed us to become immersed in the Irish culture. Dave surprised us by taking us to several off the beaten path hidden gems which enhanced our experience even more. Dave took time to get to know each person in the group. He Introduced us to many Irish songs and artists including Christy Moore which I now have on my playlist. Dave has a gift of playing just the right song during each part of the tour which helps you to connect to his stories. Some of my favorite stops were Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, the Burren, Conamara, and the town of Westport. If you really want to experience what Ireland is all about then I highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed. Chieftain Mike

Our family had the great pleasure of spending 6 days on the southwest Ireland tour with Dave, and I can honestly say he made the trip absolutely unforgettable. From the very beginning, it was clear that Dave is not just a guide, but a passionate adventurer with a wealth of knowledge about Ireland. He seamlessly wove together history, culture, agriculture, and even wildlife in a way that was both fascinating and fun. What really stood out was how he took us to places well off the beaten path — hidden gems, breathtaking views, and local treasures we never would have discovered on our own. Those experiences made the trip feel so much more personal and authentic. Beyond his knowledge, Dave was an absolute joy to be around. He was kind, thoughtful, and always made sure we were comfortable and on time without ever making us feel rushed. We had a group of 11 of all ages and he made accommodations so everyone’s needs were met. My 17 month old son adores Dave! He has a fantastic sense of humor, kept the atmosphere light and enjoyable, and even curated a perfect playlist that became the soundtrack of our trip. Our family felt so lucky to have had Dave as our guide — he truly elevated our Ireland adventure and turned it into a memory we’ll cherish forever. If you’re traveling to Ireland, I cannot recommend him highly enough! He is worth every single penny and then some!! You’re guaranteed to have some mighty craic!

The Wolfhound Tour in the Southwest of Ireland was the best family vacation of our lives. Dave was so knowledgeable on the history and wildlife of this region. We had a large family group of 11 with a range of ages from 8-70. Dave was so accommodating and flexible. Our trip was well organized and so much fun! Dave knew the best places to visit. Went kayaking in the Barra Peninsula, walked through the Heeley Pass, visited Kenmare, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Killarney National Park, Gougone Barra Forest, Muckross House and Abbey, Valentia Island, and so much more. Dave even added a stop to the Skelling Chocolate Factory for the kids and taught them Hurling and how to play Gaelic Football. This trip far exceeded our expectations and we would recommend the Wolfhound Tours to anyone wanting to experience Ireland to its fullest. Thanks Dave for the best family vacation of our lives. We are forever grateful for this experience.

We went on a Southwest Adventure tour in late May 2024 and it was fabulous! Everything we wished for, and more. Small, friendly, fun, interesting...I could go on. Dave shared his amazing knowledge of nature, culture, folklore, and music in such a delightful way. Just trust me and book a trip with Dave if you want to see Ireland in a beautiful, outdoorsy way without the tourist crowds. I highly recommend, and am definitely hoping to travel on another Wolfhound Adventure tour again someday!

Just finished my 2nd Wolfhound Adventures tour. This time with a group of 12 friends. We booked the bus with Dave as our fearless leader. As expected, Dave did not disappoint. He’s fun, knowledgeable about Irish history, culture, politics and flora and fauna and full of great stories . It’s an active holiday with lovely accommodations . I highly recommend Dave and Wolfhound Adventure Tours for your next trip to Ireland.

We just returned from a six day tour of Southwest Ireland. Dave O'Connor, owner and tour guide of Wolfhound Adventure Tours, took us to towns where we experienced authentic Irish culture. We ate and drank with the local residents. Our group of 13 people stayed at family run bed and breakfasts and enjoyed Irish breakfasts. Dave shared his knowledge of Irish history with his typical Irish wit. We visited ancient castles, ring forts, and beehive forts. We hiked to spectacular views of the emerald landscape. If you are looking for an adventure that provides that authentic Irish quality, the Wolfhound Adventure Tour is for you! Thank you Dave, it was better than we could have imagined.

We just returned from a tour of the southwest of Ireland with a group of 11, and it was amazing. Two members of the group had toured with Wolfhound previously and had recommended it. We hiked a good deal and got to see incredible array of landscapes, forests, ruins and wildlife. Dave is terrific at weaving in fascinating history and stories of the places we visited, and his choices of hotels, pubs and restaurants were superb. He offered up lots of options of things to do, allowing the group to choose what we wanted to do that day. Dave brought us to sites that were not the typical tourist attractions—there is no way we would have seen all that we did if we were on our own. He also connected us to some additional excursions, which included horseback riding and kayaking. He was very accommodating to our group, which ranged in age from 15 to 82, and kept it fun and lighthearted. We are seriously contemplating doing another tour of the north with Wolfhound in the next year or so. It was really an amazing trip, I can't recommend Wolfhound highly enough.