Dates of Adventure: September 28th - October 9th, 2025 (12 days)
Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the mystical Emerald Isle with Kevin and Clare Kubota's Private Tour of Ireland! From September 28 to October 9, 2025, immerse yourself in a captivating adventure that will nourish your spirit and tantalize your taste buds.
Discover the ancient wisdom of Celtic spirituality as you walk in the footsteps of saints and druids. Feel the energy of sacred sites like Glendalough, a 6th-century monastic settlement nestled in the Wicklow Mountains. Climb Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holiest mountain, where St. Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days. As you ascend, let the panoramic views of Clew Bay's 365 islands inspire moments of reflection and connection with the land.
For food lovers, this tour is a feast for the senses. Savor the rich flavors of Ireland's culinary renaissance, from farm-fresh produce to artisanal cheeses and locally distilled spirits. In Kinsale, known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, indulge in a customized food and pub experience that will delight your palate. In Galway, join a local guide for a "Walkin' Talkin' Tastin'" tour, sampling traditional Irish cuisine and locally distilled gin while learning about the city's rich history.
This journey isn't just a tour; it's an invitation to explore the depths of Irish culture, from its ancient spiritual traditions to its contemporary culinary delights. With expert guides leading the way and comfortable accommodations awaiting you each night, you'll experience the warmth of Irish hospitality and the magic of its landscapes.
Fast Facts and inclusions:
- 11 nights in boutique hotel accommodations and local guest houses
- Expert local Irish tour guide
- Walking tours led by local guides
- Great breakfast each morning
- Transport to all locations by private air-conditioned mini coach
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Seaweed bath
- Ferry crossings
- Guided Cliffs of Moher hike
- Sheep dog trials show
- Cycling on the Aran Islands & Killarney Rock of Cashel
- Kinsale foodie walking tour
- Kinsale Experiences Private Storytelling in the Crane Bar
- Muckross Abbey
- Dingle Kayaking or Safari
- Dingle Cooking Class
- Foodie experiences galore
- Much more!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Dates of Adventure: September 28th - October 9th, 2025 (12 days)
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PRICE
Price: $4725 per person, based on double occupancy. $5550 for singles with a private room.
Note: If you are single and open to sharing a room with a same-gender participant, we will do our best to pair you and offer the double-occupancy rate. Pairing is not always possible based on other participants, but we'll do our best!
You may reserve your spot now by paying the $1000/person deposit. We will contact you later for balance payment options.
Donations to Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon and Path of the Heart will be made from any of our net proceeds :-)
Not Included in pricing:
- International airfares and transport to and from our initial meeting place.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Some meals
- Tips (guides, wranglers, cooks, drivers).
Payment Agreement. Please read so we’re on the same page :-)
We limit our adventures to small groups in order to provide the best, most intimate, and engaging experiences. Each person is an integral part of making our trip successful and affordable for all!
A reservation fee of $1000 per person is required to reserve your spot. The Initial reservation fee of $1000 is fully refundable for 7 days after payment, minus credit card fees of 3%, if made more than 100 days prior to departure. Up until 6 months prior to departure, refunds can be given minus a $400 non-refundable fee paid to our guide services.
*If booking within 100 days of departure, the following schedule takes priority.
Final payment schedule:
- 100 days prior to departure – 50% of remaing balance due.
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60 days prior to departure – remaining balance due.
If booking less than 60 days prior to departure, the full fee is due and non-refundable unless we can refill your empty spot(s).
Participant Cancellation:
We do our best to refund any recovered payments (minus any transaction fees, change fees, administration fees, or unrecovered costs). Keep in mind that last minute cancellations often leave your hosts and guides with unrecoverable expenditures.
We make payments in advance to our guides to secure the best locations, booking options, prices, and experiences. Refunds from our vendors cannot always be collected when cancellations are made closer to departure.
Personal trip cancellation & health insurance is highly recommended. We are happy to recommend providers we've used.
Cancellation by us:
We will refund money you have paid, or transfer your reservation to a future trip, at your discretion, unless cancelled due to a Force Majeure event, described below.
Cancellation due to Force Majeure (unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control):*
If our trip is cancelled due to Force Majeure event, we can offer you full credit for monies paid towards a future tour, OR refund monies paid MINUS any unrecoverable costs we incur. Force Majeure events mean that your tour leaders are not at fault, they affect everyone, and we all share the consequences.
A “Force Majeure Event” includes but is not limited to: acts of God; war; civil commotion; riot; blockade or embargo; fire; explosion; breakdown; union dispute; earthquake; epidemic, pandemic or other health emergency; flood; windstorm or other extreme weather event; lack or failure of courses of supply; passage of any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand, requisition or requirement or any other act of any government authority, beyond the reasonable control of the parties, which would make it dangerous or not viable for a trip to commence or continue.
In the event of any cancellation, there will be no claim for damages by either party against the other and we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
TESTIMONIALS
The beauty of this adventure is that it wasn’t about the adventure, but the connection. We experienced connection to so many of the aspects that define Perú such as: Inca culture and history, Peruvian cuisine, present time Peru through the cities, traditional Peru through smaller towns, nature, microclimates and so much more.
What made this experience so exceptional was the connection we formed with each other by exploring our inner spirituality with our guides who were more than tour guides, but spiritual shamans as well. I enjoyed both the external exploration of the travel throughout Peru, and the inner exploration as we pushed ourselves past our comfort zones to try new things. Our guides were very wonderful, knowledgeable and fun.
-Benita C., Peru 2022 Adventure
This was, indeed, a trip of a lifetime. Everything we experienced was carefully, professionally and compassionately mapped out. Even the extra last-minute side trips (roof tile-making, bakery, pork soup restaurant) side trips were joyfully interspersed with the itinerary. Clare and Kevin are perfect hosts - caring, accommodating, respectful, happy, patient, etc., etc., etc! Our guides, Washi and his brother, Rogelio (Rocker), were outstanding! Even Washi's wife, Pammela joined us from time to time to support our travels. So much knowledge to share, and as with Clare and Kevin, our guides were caring, accommodating, respectful, happy, patient, etc., etc., etc! As an example, Washi's skill, knowledge and kindness were evident in his ability to give a few of us the confidence we needed to safely walk to the top of Rainbow Mountain in spite of the thin air. Washi had us hold hands as if in a chain. We walked 20 steps, rested and continued in this manner to the top of the mountain - altitude 16,313! What a sense of accomplishment! As promised we were introduced to fabulous foods above and beyond expectations (well, maybe not the cuya😳). The spiritual aspect of this journey was life-changing. Our time with our Shamans, the local people and the entire experience stirred my soul. I will be forever changed (in a good way). Difficult to put into words. You just have to experience the magic of this adventure for yourself to get the full beautiful impact. Would I travel again with Kevin, Clare, Washi, Rocker, and Pammela again??? Yes - to the ends of the earth!!!
-Lorraine S., Peru 2022 Adventure
THE TEAM
Kevin & Clare Kubota
Aloha! We have been leading workshops and tours around the world since 2001 when I, Kevin, was asked to teach my first International photography workshop in Italy. Ever since then, the love of sharing our travel experiences with others has been an inspirational piece of why we do what we do. I've been a professional photographer for over 30 years and have taught photography workshops since 1998. Clare is our "Queen Bee", who joyfully and eloquently manages our team, co-leads our tours, and inspires me, and many others, with her zest for life and love for rich connection with people.
We have led travel experiences in Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Brasil, Italy, Hawaii, and Bolivia. We have also traveled and taught photography courses in many more places nationally and internationally.
We know one thing to be true: traveling with an open mind and open heart leads to amazing experiences and profound personal growth. We call this the "Traveller's Mindset" – where you allow yourself to be open to meeting new people, trying new things, and seeing life from a different perspective. You do more than allow, however, you take the first steps. You take the initiative to say "hello", ask to try, and listen more than you talk.
Inevitably, when you bring your Traveller's Mindset home to your own community, you find treasures in your backyard.
We were VERY excited to have made a connection and friend in Washi, our Peruvian guide. His kind and gentle heart, compassionate spirit, and love of sharing his culture made an immediate impression on us. We are truly excited to share this adventure with him.
We have partnered with one of the top tour/guiding outfitters in Ireland to curate a completely unique and personalized experience for you!
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