What to Bring

Not sure what to pack for your tour? We’ve put together a handy checklist to help.
Contact us if you need any more information.

CLOTHING
We recommend that you bring clothing that’s easy to layer so that you are prepared for Ireland’s infamous ‘four seasons in a day’ weather!

For Cycling & Hiking we recommend:

• Breathable tops or t-shirts
• Walking/cycling padded trousers or shorts or tracksuit bottoms 
• Fleece/pile jacket or top 
• Rain jacket (essential) and trousers
• Gloves/cycling gloves
• Warm hat 
• Sun hat
• Hiking/thick woolen socks (with thin socks for wearing underneath if desired)
• Gaiters for hiking
• Walking boots/cycling shoes. Don’t cycle or hike in flip-flops or sandals – keep these for the beach and relaxing at your accommodation!

You’ll also need

• Comfortable clothes for relaxation & downtime 
• A jacket or sweaters for evenings which can get chilly even in summer
• Swimsuit
• Sunglasses
• Something nice to wear for dinner in the evenings (your choice!) Many restaurants are relatively informal but most local people will dress up a little to eat out, especially at hotel and fine dining restaurants.

FOR YOUR RUCKSACK/BACKPACK
These items are useful to carry with you.

• Water bottle or Thermos flask (for hot liquids). We encourage you to use reusable bottles to minimize your impact on the environment.
• Camera & battery charger
• sunscreen & insect repellent
• Smal lunchbox/tupperware, knife, spoon
• Sit mat or plastic bag to sit on while eating picnic
• Small towel
• Waterproof case for maps and other documents.
• Midge net for hiking – these tiny black insects can be really annoying in the summer months!
• Torch & whistle

PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT 
You can buy these items in towns and larger villages, but smaller villages in Connemara won’t have a pharmacy or supermarket.

• Band Aids /Elastoplast for minor cuts
• Lip salve
• Sun cream
• After sun-cream
• Insect or Midge Repellent After-bite
• Blister Treatment (Compeed, Second skin or Moleskin)
• Tick tweezers 
• Vaseline
• Ankle/knee support bandages
• Disinfectant cream for minor cuts
• Small scissors

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Don’t forget to take these with you!

• Passport (with visa if necessary)
• Flight Ticket
• Driver’s License
• Credit Card
• Copy of your Insurance Cover
• Money (some cash for your first few days)
• Suitcase labels. Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation, so make sure we know it’s yours!

 
MISCELLANEOUS

• Power adaptor for US/EU & AUS plugs. Read more in our FAQ area
• Mobile phone & charger or powerbank