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Custom Travel to Ireland - Crafted just for you

Looking for a more personal way to explore Ireland’s beer culture with your closest friends? Epic Beer Trips offers fully customized, private group adventures—built for 4–6 travelers who want a seamless, all-inclusive experience focused on great beer, local flavor, and unforgettable landscapes. Whether you’re craving coastal pints, historic pubs, or links golf with a view, we’ll tailor your journey to match your group’s pace and priorities.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday, plan a reunion with old friends, enjoy a golf getaway with your crew, or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime girls’ adventure. Whatever the occasion, we’ll make it unforgettable.

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Choose the cornerstone of your trip

Your custom Epic Beer Trip starts with what matters most to your group. Whether you’re chasing birdies on a bucket-list golf course or digging into your family roots, we’ll shape your trip around a core theme—then blend in all the extras that make Ireland unforgettable.

Expect a mix of craft beer, local culture, and stunning landscapes no matter which focus you choose.

Craft Beer & Brewery Culture

Visit standout Irish breweries, taprooms, and local pubs—with exclusive experiences and insider access.

World-Class Golf

Play championship courses along the west coast, with tee times, caddies, and logistics arranged for you.

Cultural Exploration

Add in scenic castles, coastal hikes, traditional music nights, or even private distillery tastings.

Ancestry & Heritage Discovery

Explore your Irish roots through local archives, historical sites, and towns tied to your heritage.

stunning coastal cliffs in Ireland

What you get with your custom travel package

You’ll work one-on-one with Captain Kurt, Chief Beer Tripper and owner of Epic Beer Trips, to craft the perfect experience. From your very first call, we make the planning process easy, collaborative, and—honestly—a lot of fun.

We’ll help you stay within your budget, prioritize the places you’ve always dreamed of seeing, and and make sure every moment is unforgettable—from your first pint to your final view.

Tailored Itinerary

We’ll work with you to create the perfect route and timing, with a special focus on Ireland’s rugged west coast (the Wild Atlantic Way).

All-Inclusive Planning

Accommodations, brewery visits, cultural activities, and dining—we handle it all.

Private Transportation

Your group will travel in comfort with a dedicated vehicle and a local Irish Ambassador as your driver and guide.

Flexible Pricing

Your trip cost is based on length of stay, chosen activities, and accommodation level. We’ll send sample itineraries to help you get started.

Answers to frequently asked questions

We recommend April, May, or October. These shoulder-season months offer mild weather, fewer crowds, and better hotel availability. (Insider Tip: many Irish hotels don’t have A/C, so summer can be stuffy!)

Ideally, reach out 6–12 months before your desired travel dates. This gives us plenty of time to secure your preferred accommodations, tee times, and brewery visits—but we can sometimes make magic happen on shorter timelines, too.

Pricing varies depending on your group’s preferences, length of stay, and activity mix. We’ll work with your budget and provide sample itineraries to help shape a plan that fits your vision.

Nope! While craft beer is a signature part of the Epic Beer Trips experience, many of our guests enjoy Ireland for the culture, scenery, and great company. We’ll tailor the level of beer-related activities to your group’s tastes.

Custom trips are designed for small private groups of 4–6 travelers. This keeps the experience intimate and flexible—and ensures you get personal attention from your Irish guide throughout.

You’ll have a dedicated local Irish Ambassador—your private driver, guide, and storyteller—throughout your journey. This allows you to relax and immerse yourself while someone else handles the navigation and logistics.

Ready to get started?

Book a call with Captain Kurt! No commitment needed—just a friendly conversation to explore what’s possible. 

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Meet Epic Ambassador to Ireland—Russ Lynch & the Russ Bus

One of the best parts of your Epic Beer Trip? You’ll never have to worry about navigating Ireland’s narrow roads, driving on the opposite side, or figuring out car rentals in a new country. Your group will travel in comfort aboard the Russ Bus, a custom touring van driven by our Epic Ambassador to Ireland, Russ Lynch—your guide, driver, and all-around trip MVP.

Russ takes the wheel so you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and raise a pint without thinking twice about who’s driving. With years of experience leading tours and an unmatched network of local connections, Russ knows every bend in the road, the quickest routes to iconic sights, and the hidden gems most visitors miss. Whether it’s a backroad coastal view, a pub where everyone knows his name, or a last-minute detour to something extraordinary, Russ makes the journey as memorable as the destinations.

Russ Bus and Beer Trippers in Ireland
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Beer Tripper Lizz in Ireland
Lizz Darr

Epic Beer Trips is the perfect name for this!  Kurt does an amazing job of finding the balance between planned activities and free time. It’s so nice to have a daily activity where all you have to do is show up at the right time because Kurt handles all the transportation and tickets. Every brewery we visited was delightful and owners/brewers were wonderful. It’s a low stress way to get to explore another country. I recommend Epic Beer Trips to everyone who will listen. I can’t wait to go on my next trip with Kurt to England!

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Michelle K.
Mansfield, OH
Ireland 2022 Beer Tripper

Our trip to Ireland with Kurt was amazing. The accommodations were in great locations. The attractions were within walking distance. It was a great mix of planned activities coupled with just enough free time to enjoy individual activities. Loved the “Russ Bus” transportation! I would highly recommend the trip to others.

Shelly K.
Mansfield Ohio

Our trip to Ireland with Kurt was amazing. The accommodations were in great locations. The attractions were within walking distance. It was a great mix of planned activities coupled with just enough free time to enjoy individual activities. Loved the “Russ Bus” transportation! I would highly recommend the trip to others.

beer tripper Jim T from Houston
Jim T.
Houston, Texas

This is the first Epic Beer trip I’ve been on and hope it is not my last. I had a great time and tried a lot of fantastic beers, eat great food and saw interesting and photogenic sites along the west coast of Ireland. The other folks on the trip were all great people which contributed to the wonderful experience. Kurt is very knowledgeable and had pre-scouted out stops which gave us plenty of stops to keep us busy. Russ, our driver and local Ireland expert was efficient and very willing to share a lot of background on our visits and answer questions about any aspect of Ireland we were interested in. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat.

Beer Tripper Dan enjoying a pint of beer in Ireland
Dan R.
Franklin, Tennessee

First off let me say that working with Kurt was a joy! He was always willing to answer questions and was very accessible before we left for Ireland. This being our first Epic Beer Trip with Kurt, we were not sure that we would be able to enjoy Ireland’s beauty and meet the locals on a 7-day beer trip. Rest assured, we were amazed at the beauty we saw and the Irish hospitality we experienced. Kurt’s itinerary was a great mix of Irish outdoor sites and wonderful local pubs. Aboard the “Russ Bus” driver Russ added to Kurt’s Irish knowledge and let us experience the sport of Hurling. With great travel companions Bruce, Jim and Theresa, this was a trip that will be hard to match! We had such a great time, we’ll be going on an Epic Beer Trip with Kurt in 2026!