To make your decision making more simple, we have kept the cost of our 7 day, 6 night tours the same irrespective of the tour route.

This way all you you need to do is decide where you want to go and which are of our extraordinary landscape you want to explore.

Each tour is designed to give a flavour of the different regions and landscapes in Ireland with each as diverse as the other.

350cc/450cc Motorcycles

2 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €1295 per person

2 persons, 2 bikes, 1 room = €1645 per person

1 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €2395

650cc Motorcycles

2 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €1435 per person

2 persons, 2 bikes, 1 room = €1785 per person

1 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €2535

Can-Am Spyder

2 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €2100 per person

2 persons, 2 bikes, 1 room = €2450 per person

1 persons, 1 bike, 1 room = €3200

All tour bookings must be paid in advance and all payments are final.

We do not offer cancellation terms so be sure to have your own holiday insurance inn place that covers curtailment in case you need to cancel or in case your flights are delayed or cancelled.

That said, we will work with you as best we can to amend a booking to suit minor alterations in dates, numbers etc and any additional costs will be passed on to you. We do not offer a refund if you decide to shorten your tour either before or during the tour.

We accept credit cards only. All payments to be made in Euro.

RetroVentures likes to keep it simple.

Everything is included in our Ireland Self Guided Motorcycle Tour prices including airport transfers, motorcycle rental, high quality accommodation, insurance, unlimited km, full riding gear, helmets and pre-planned route tour road book.

We'll even give you a pre-paid 4G Smartphone, bar mount and charger to keep you connected and get you Google Mapped all the way.

Flights.

Motorcycle fuel.

Personal holiday insurance and evacuation charges.

Entry to attractions and internal ferry travel.

All expenses of personal nature such as drinks and meals etc.

Tips to guide, restaurant and bar staff, etc.

Costs and or delays incurred due to natural calamities, severe weather, strikes, civil unrest and break downs beyond the control of RetroVentures and its associates.

Any item not included in the above “What's Included”.

We don't supply flights. Most international flights arrive into Dublin, Cork or Shannon airports.

If you arrive before 11am you can head straight for the bus as you arrive into Dublin or Cork Airport. When you arrive we'll collect you from the bus stop. If arriving at Shannon we'll collect you personally from the airport (we're very close to Shannon).

If you arrive later than 11am it's best you enjoy a night in Dublin City Centre and soak up the Irish hospitatlity before travelling to us the next day.

If you are travelling a long way - from USA, Australia, India etc, you will be glad of a day or two in Dublin to relax and recover from the jet lag before heading to us to start your motorcycle tour.

FREE BUS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Remember, we offer free bus transfers from Dublin City or Dublin Airport, and Cork Airport or City. We offer free private transfers from Shannon Airport and Limerick City. All options bring you straight to our door.

If you are a reasonably outgoing person with basic riding skills and are willing to occasionally challenge your riding skills without challenging your pride, then you are the kind of person for this tour!

If you are a miserable sort, where it's your way or no way at all, and you can't deal with the highlights of our adventures then please don't book! If you are having fun then we are having fun.

Rest assured, we will do everything in our power to make sure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one and we'll give you all the tuition and encouragement you need before you set off.

💾Our Self Guided Motorcycle Tours in Ireland utilise Google Maps and smartphone technology. You must be reasonably computer literate and able to handle a smartphone and Google Maps in order to navigate our pre-set routes. If you are not confident to navigate using such technology then please get some training from your grand-children or other young person before you arrive here for your tour. We advise you not to pick up young people in the park but to use a young person that you actually know.💾

Bring all your own riding gear if you can fit it in - including your crash helmet and sturdy footwear. If you can't the we will provide high quality riding gear and helmets and waterproofs free of charge.

Pack some layers to allow for adjustment to temperatures.

Bring a change of clothes and alternative shoes for the evening (other than your riding boots). We don't tend to dress up much here in Ireland so don't feel like you need your posh frock for the evenings.

Pack a camera and / or Go-Pro.

Pack your normal medication, sunglasses and or riding goggles. Bring your passport, cash and credit cards.

Option 1 - You are already staying in Ireland

Simply talk to us about which transport you need to take to get to our HQ in Adare. Ideally you need to reach Adare by about 12 noon so you can decide yourself when you need to leave your accommodation.

Alternatively, if you have a rental car you can drive to us and leave it with us whilst on your motorcycle tour.

Option 2 - You arrive into Ireland by air travel

If you arrive before 11am you can head straight for the bus as you arrive into Dublin or Cork Airport. When you arrive we'll collect you from the bus stop. If arriving at Shannon we'll collect you personally from the airport (we're very close to Shannon).

If you arrive later than 11am it's best you enjoy a night in Dublin City Centre and soak up the Irish hospitatlity before travelling to us the next day.

If you are travelling a long way - from USA, Australia, India etc, you will be glad of a day or two in Dublin to relax and recover from the jet lag before heading to us to start your motorcycle tour.

FREE BUS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Remember, we offer free bus transfers from Dublin City or Dublin Airport, and Cork Airport or City. We offer free private transfers from Shannon Airport and Limerick City. All options bring you straight to our door.

At RetroVentures HQ

We will welcome you to our premises in the heart of Adare, Ireland's prettiest village. We'll carry out some paperwork and get you fitted out with any riding gear and helmets that you need. We'll introduce you to your motorcycle, help you pack and run through your tour itinerary. With a final visit to the loo we will see you off.

Day 1 Route

You will travel a relatively short distance today to Waterford. Depending on timing and time of year (daylight hours etc) you will either take the twisty route or the more direct route, both of which will navigate through Co. Tipperary.

You'll spend your first night in the majestic city of Waterford where you can explore the town, pubs and restaurants in the evening, all within walking distance of your accommodation.

Day 2 Route

Today you will ride west along the stunning Copper Coast. The coastal route will take through popular tourist spots such as Tramore and Dungarvan.

You will visit Cobh on route (the last port of call for the Titanic before it's fateful journey across the Atlantic) and a visit to the Midleton Whiskey Distillery for a tour and sampling of the famous Jameson's and Midleton brews.

You'll ride into Kinsale town, a beautiful harbourside location, where you will stay the night close to all amenities.

Day 3 Route

Kinsale is the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. You'll take in little gems such as Clonakilty, Unionhall and Ballydehob before heading north to Bantry.

This is a superb ride along the southern coast into West Cork.

Bantry town awaits with its lively nightlife and fish and chips and Bantry Bay Mussels of course!

Day 4 Route

First stop after leaving Bantry is Glengarriff for another pitstop. Glengarriff is another beautiful spot on the southern shores of West Co. Cork.

Then it's off along the southern coast of the rugged Beara peninsula and and intrepid exploration of the stunning Healey Pass to Lauragh before continuing on your way through the Killarney National Park via Molls Gap and Ladies View to Killarney.

You will stay two nights in a row in Killarney so you can settle in and enjoy everything Killarney has to offer.

Day 5 Route

It's off to the Glencar National Park, Sunny Pass, and the remarkable Gap of Dunloe today. You will love every minute of this ride and you'll ride roads that most people don't!

You'll spend another night in Killarney with a good evening of entertainment in town and a short walk back to your hotel.

Day 6 Route

A shorter day's ride to day. You'll head to Dingle stopping at Inch beach at where you can ride on the beach and get some really cool action shots for your Insta page.

Then ride the stunning Slea Head drive on the western most point of the Dingle Penisular. Turn up mid afternoon in Dingle town and enjoy a wonderful evening by the sea exploring Dingle's many bars and restaurants.

Day 7 Route

Head via the north Co. Limerick coast today along the Shannon Estuary back to based in Adare.

This shorter ride will give you time to explore Dingle in the morning before leaving.

At the end of the tour we will debrief each other and get you on your way home, to the airport or to your next destination.

Option 1 - You are already staying in Ireland

Simply talk to us about which transport you need to take to get to our HQ in Adare. Ideally you need to reach Adare by about 12 noon so you can decide yourself when you need to leave your accommodation.

Alternatively, if you have a rental car you can drive to us and leave it with us whilst on your motorcycle tour.

Option 2 - You arrive into Ireland by air travel

If you arrive before 11am you can head straight for the bus as you arrive into Dublin or Cork Airport. When you arrive we'll collect you from the bus stop. If arriving at Shannon we'll collect you personally from the airport (we're very close to Shannon).

If you arrive later than 11am it's best you enjoy a night in Dublin City Centre and soak up the Irish hospitatlity before travelling to us the next day.

If you are travelling a long way - from USA, Australia, India etc, you will be glad of a day or two in Dublin to relax and recover from the jet lag before heading to us to start your motorcycle tour.

FREE BUS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Remember, we offer free bus transfers from Dublin City or Dublin Airport, and Cork Airport or City. We offer free private transfers from Shannon Airport and Limerick City. All options bring you straight to our door.

At RetroVentures HQ

We will welcome you to our premises in the heart of Adare, Ireland's prettiest village. We'll carry out some paperwork and get you fitted out with any riding gear and helmets that you need. We'll introduce you to your motorcycle, help you pack and run through your tour itinerary. With a final visit to the loo we will see you off.

Day 1 Route

You will travel a relatively short distance today to Kilkee. It's a beautifully scenic route along the great River Shannon Estuary to the Tarbert Ferry.

You'll cross the Shannon on the open air ferry and ride into west Co. Clare for your first night's stay.

You'll spend your first night in Kilkee town centre where you can explore the town, pubs and restaurants in the evening, all within walking distance of your accommodation.

Day 2 Route

You will head along the Co. Clare coast today via the Cliffs of Moher and ride the moonscape of The Burren.

You'll pass through Kinvara and Ballyvaughn before heading to Galway. You will stay in Galway City right in the centre of town and have access to the beautiful streets and pubs and restaurants.

Day 3 Route

Connemara awaits. I wonderful ride along the southern coast of Connemara through little gems such as Roundstone and onto Clifden.

Explore Clifden town before heading further north via Leenan, the stunningly beautiful Killary Harbour and Doo Lough Mountain Pass to Louisburg. What a ride.

Then a short hop to Westport where you will rest for the night and enjoy the many pubs and restaurants on offer in  this picturesque town.

Day 4 Route

It's quite a long day today so you will need to leave early. You;ll head north again along  the Wild Atlantic Way to Achill Island for a short break before continuing to Enniscrone, Bundoran and finally into Donegal town centre.

It's a rugged exhilerating ride all day and the wonderful town of Donegal is you home for the next two nights.

Day 5 Route

You have two options today. You can take a break and spend the day on foot in Donegal or ride north to Malin Head - Ireland's most northerly point.

Stop in Derry/Londonderry on the way back to enjoy the history and learn something about the north/south divide and then back to Donegal.

Day 6 Route

Killaloe is on the shores of Lough Derg (Ireland's biggest lake) in Co. Clare. You will head the Killaloe inland for a change of scenery stopping at Carrick-on-Shannon and Athlone on route.

The shores of Lough Derg and a serene place ready for your last night's accommodation.

Enjoy the village location and the bars and restaurants on offer.

Day 7 Route

You will head back to RVHQ today in Adare after a nice lay in.

You will head through Limerick City (Ireland's thrid largest city) and back to base.

At the end of the tour we will debrief each other and get you on your way home, to the airport or to your next destination.

Option 1 - You are already staying in Ireland

Simply talk to us about which transport you need to take to get to our HQ in Adare. Ideally you need to reach Adare by about 12 noon so you can decide yourself when you need to leave your accommodation.

Alternatively, if you have a rental car you can drive to us and leave it with us whilst on your motorcycle tour.

Option 2 - You arrive into Ireland by air travel

If you arrive before 11am you can head straight for the bus as you arrive into Dublin or Cork Airport. When you arrive we'll collect you from the bus stop. If arriving at Shannon we'll collect you personally from the airport (we're very close to Shannon).

If you arrive later than 11am it's best you enjoy a night in Dublin City Centre and soak up the Irish hospitatlity before travelling to us the next day.

If you are travelling a long way - from USA, Australia, India etc, you will be glad of a day or two in Dublin to relax and recover from the jet lag before heading to us to start your motorcycle tour.

FREE BUS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Remember, we offer free bus transfers from Dublin City or Dublin Airport, and Cork Airport or City. We offer free private transfers from Shannon Airport and Limerick City. All options bring you straight to our door.

At RetroVentures HQ

We will welcome you to our premises in the heart of Adare, Ireland's prettiest village. We'll carry out some paperwork and get you fitted out with any riding gear and helmets that you need. We'll introduce you to your motorcycle, help you pack and run through your tour itinerary. With a final visit to the loo we will see you off.

Day 1 Route

You will travel a relatively short distance today to Killarney. Depending on timing and time of year (daylight hours etc) you will either take the twisty route or the more direct route, both of which are very scenic.

You'll spend your first night in Killarney town centre where you can explore the town, pubs and restaurants in the evening, all within walking distance of your accommodation.

Day 2 Route

Today you will ride south via Kenmare. Kenmare is a must-see town in Co. Kerry just off the Ring of Kerry. The town is full of shops, restaurants and cafes.

You'll ride the stunning Caha mountain pass to Glengarriff for another pitstop. Glengarriff is another beautiful spot on the southern shores of West Co. Cork.

Then it's off along the southern coast of the rugged Beara peninsula and and intrepid exploration of the stunning Healey Pass to Lauragh.

You will stay in a quirky rural pub in the middle of pure scerenic beauty.

Day 3 Route

Ride parts of the Ring of Kerry today through the stunning Killarnery National Park.

Then it's off to the Glencar National Park, Sunny Pass, and the remarkable Gap of Dunloe. You will love every minute of this ride and you'll ride roads that most people don't!

You'll spend another night in Killarney with a good evening of entertainment in town and a short walk back to your hotel.

Day 4 Route

A shorter day's ride to day. You'll head to Dingle stopping at Inch beach at where you can ride on the beach and get some really cool action shots for your Insta page.

Then ride the stunning Slea Head drive on the western most point of the Dingle Penisular. Turn up mid afternoon in Dingle town and enjoy a wonderful evening by the sea exploring Dingle's many bars and restaurants.

Day 5 Route

Up early today for a longer ride heading north via the Conor Pass and the rugged northern coast of the Dingle Peninsular.

The you'll head inland for a bit to the Shannon ferry and onto Doolin on the west coast of Co. Clare. The open-air ferry is fun and you'll stay in beautiful Doolin.

Day 6 Route

You will head along the Co. Clare coast today via the Cliffs of Moher and ride the moonscape of The Burren.

You'll pass through Kinvara and Ballyvaughn before heading to Galway. You will stay in Galway City right in the centre of town and have access to the beautiful streets and pubs and restaurants.

Day 7 Route

Killaloe is on the shores of Lough Derg (Ireland's biggest lake) in Co. Clare. You will head the Killaloe inland for a change of scenery.

Enjoy lunch here before making your way back to RVHQ in Adare.

At the end of the tour we will debrief each other and get you on your way home, to the airport or to your next destination.