Hilltop Treks

Day Tour of Wicklow, Powercsourt and Glendalough

Wicklow Day Tour – Discover the Garden of Ireland Join us on an unforgettable day exploring the breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and rich history of County Wicklow, Ireland’s famous “Garden of Ireland.” Leaving Dublin, we travel into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, with plenty of scenic stops and opportunities to experience the beauty of the Irish countryside. 🌿 Our Wicklow Adventure Includes: 🏡 Enniskerry Village Begin your Wicklow experience in the picturesque village of Enniskerry. Take a stroll through its charming streets, enjoy the village atmosphere, and soak up the views of the surrounding countryside. 🌸 Powerscourt Gardens Discover the spectacular Powerscourt Gardens, renowned for their beautifully landscaped gardens, ornamental lakes, woodland walks, and stunning mountain views. It’s the perfect place to explore, relax, and take some memorable photographs. ⛰️ Sally Gap & the Wicklow Mountains Travel through the dramatic scenery of the Wicklow Mountains along the famous Sally Gap. With open mountain landscapes, winding roads, forests, and panoramic views, this is one of the most scenic parts of the tour. 💧 Guinness Lake (Lough Tay) Stop at the iconic Guinness Lake, or Lough Tay, surrounded by rugged mountains and beautiful countryside. Enjoy one of Wicklow’s most photographed landscapes and hear about the stories and legends associated with this unique location. 🏛️ Glendalough – The Valley of Two Lakes Explore the historic and peaceful valley of Glendalough, home to an ancient monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. Discover the impressive round tower, historic ruins, and beautiful lakes while taking in the surrounding mountain scenery. 🥾 Choose Your Wicklow Experience Make the day your own with the option to enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful Wicklow countryside, or for something a little different, experience the landscape on horseback with an optional horse-riding adventure. Whether you're looking for stunning scenery, Irish history, outdoor adventure, or simply a relaxing day in the countryside, our Wicklow Day Tour has something for everyone. Come with us and discover why Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland.

Newgrange & Boyne Valley Day Tour – Journey Through Ireland’s Ancient Past

Step back thousands of years and discover one of Ireland’s most fascinating landscapes on our Newgrange & Boyne Valley Day Tour. Just a short journey from Dublin, the Boyne Valley is home to some of Ireland’s most important prehistoric monuments, ancient monasteries, historic towns, and beautiful countryside. This is a day filled with history, mythology, archaeology, and unforgettable Irish landscapes. 🏛️ Our Boyne Valley Adventure Includes: 🌄 Newgrange Explore Newgrange, one of Ireland’s most remarkable prehistoric monuments and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne. Built over 5,000 years ago, this ancient passage tomb is older than both the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge. Discover the incredible history and mysteries surrounding this extraordinary monument. ☀️ The Newgrange Passage Tomb Learn about the remarkable engineering and astronomical knowledge of the people who built Newgrange. The monument is famously aligned with the rising sun at the Winter Solstice, when sunlight illuminates the inner chamber. ⛪ Monasterboice Visit the atmospheric ruins of Monasterboice, an early Christian monastic settlement founded in the 5th century. Explore its ancient round tower and impressive high crosses, including the famous Muiredach’s High Cross, considered one of the finest examples of early medieval Celtic art in Ireland. 🌿 The Boyne Valley Travel through the beautiful Boyne Valley, a landscape steeped in Irish history and mythology. Hear stories of ancient kings, Celtic legends, saints, and the people who shaped Ireland over thousands of years. 🏘️ Historic Towns & Irish Countryside Enjoy the scenery as we travel through traditional towns and villages, rolling farmland, and the peaceful landscapes of County Meath and County Louth. Along the way, there will be opportunities to stop, take photographs, and experience the character of Ireland beyond Dublin. 🍀 A Day of History, Legends & Discovery The Boyne Valley is more than just a collection of ancient monuments — it is a place where Ireland’s mythology, early Christianity, archaeology, and stunning landscapes come together. From prehistoric passage tombs and ancient Celtic traditions to early Christian monasteries and beautiful countryside, our Newgrange & Boyne Valley Day Tour offers a fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of Irish history. Join us and discover the ancient heart of Ireland — where every stone has a story.