Vagabond Tours

Vagabond Tours offers small group tours of Ireland. The company prides itself in taking visitors off the beaten track for unmissable local Irish experiences.

Everything we do is aimed at reducing our impact on the Ireland we all love.

We know we have a lot to do and this is just the start, but we are committed to having a positive impact on the environment, the communities we visit and maintaining an amazing guest experience.

Vagabond Tours like to think of sustainability as a journey. Lots done. even more to do! Their achievements to date include:

  • Environmental Commitment: Carbon neutral since 2016. Vagabond is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact by planting over 3,000 native Irish trees annually and using solar power and EV charging point at VagaHQ.
  • Responsible Tourism: Vagabond Tours focus on local, authentic experiences, supporting local businesses, and avoiding overtourism.
  • Sustainable Practices: Vagabond tour vehicles are fuel-efficient, they use eco-friendly cleaning products, and they recycle and compost waste. Compostable coffee cups and reusable water bottles for all their guests. They save water, conserve fuel and practice Leave No Trace while on tour.
  • Community Engagement: Vagabond participates in local clean-up projects and supports staff in using eco-friendly transportation options like cycling.
  • Awards. National environmental awards in 2018 and 2019. In January 2021 they received their first B Corp Certification and in July 2024 they were recertified as a B Corp.

 

Sustainable Tourism Network Energy and Carbon 2024 AwardSustainable Tourism Network Waste and Water Award 2024