Ireland · Summer 2027
Teen travel programs to Ireland
On Rustic Pathways teen travel programs to Ireland, students live in the Cloughjordan ecovillage and see how its district heating, water and waste systems work, then explore Dublin, whose bay is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.1 On Day 9 they fly to Iceland for geothermal and hydropower sites and a day on a glacier.
- 13 days
- Ages 14–18
- $6,250 Program Tuition
- 2 summer 2027 departures
$6,250 Program Tuition13 days · Ages 14–18 · 2 departures
See dates and prices- Countries
- Ireland and Iceland
- Local language
- English and Irish; Icelandic in Iceland
- Flight from New York
- 6 hr 35 min nonstop
- Getting there
- Students fly into Dublin (DUB) and home from Iceland
The Ireland teen travel program for summer 2027
Ireland & Iceland: Ecovillage to Glacier is Rustic Pathways’ only Ireland teen travel program for summer 2027, connecting sustainable living in Cloughjordan with renewable energy and glacier experiences in Iceland.
Program highlights
Cloughjordan
Ecovillage living: district heating, land care, seed saving and a repair session.
Dublin
The Rediscovery Centre, sustainable urban development on foot, and Phoenix Park or Bull Island.
South Iceland
Waterfalls and glacial rivers on the drive, a hydropower site visit and a hike.
Glacier and black sand coast
A day on and around a glacier, then the black sand coastline.
Ireland vs. Portugal, Australia and Greece
Ireland differs from Portugal, Australia and Greece by spending Days 2 to 8 on sustainability in an Irish ecovillage and Dublin, then Days 9 to 13 on geothermal power, hydropower and a glacier in Iceland, with the Dublin to Reykjavik flight included. Portugal offers surfing, cities and culture across Portugal and Spain for less Program Tuition; Australia features field science with researchers and wildlife care at the same Program Tuition; and Greece offers sea turtle fieldwork, or Italian and Greek food and history, at the lowest Program Tuition of the four.
Ireland vs.
| This pageIreland$6,250 | Portugal$5,395 | Australia$6,250 | Greece$3,495–$5,395 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose this if… | Your teen wants ecovillage sustainability in Ireland, then Iceland’s energy and glaciers. | Your teen wants surf, cities and culture across two countries in 12 days. | Your teen wants field science with researchers and Australian wildlife. | Your teen wants turtle fieldwork, or Italian and Greek food and history. |
| Length | 13 days, 11 nights | 12 days, 10 nights | 14 days, 11 nights | 9 or 12 days |
| Program Tuition | $6,250 | $5,395 | $6,250 | $3,495–$5,395 |
| Local language | English and Irish; Icelandic in Iceland | Portuguese and Spanish | English | Greek, plus Italian on Italy & Greece |
| Time difference in July2 | 5 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern | 5 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern | 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern | 7 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern |
| Travel time from New York3 | 6 hr 35 min nonstop | 6 hr 55 min nonstop | 22 hr 30 min, 1 stop | 9 hr 10 min nonstop |
| Travel time from Los Angeles | 10 hr 20 min nonstop | 11 hr nonstop | 13 hr 50 min nonstop | 14 hr 20 min, 1 stop |
| Travel time from Miami | 10 hr 30 min, 1 stop | 8 hr 25 min nonstop | 21 hr 30 min, 1 stop | 13 hr, 1 stop |
| Travel time from London | 1 hr 20 min nonstop | 2 hr 45 min nonstop | 21 hr 40 min, 1 stop | 3 hr 25 min nonstop |
| Travel time from Hong Kong | 17 hr, 1 stop | 17 hr 30 min, 1 stop | 8 hr 35 min nonstop | 15 hr 5 min, 1 stop |
| Getting there | Passport. Students fly into Dublin and home from Iceland; the Dublin to Reykjavik flight is included. | Passport. Optional chaperoned group flight from Newark to Lisbon, home from Barcelona; the Lisbon to Barcelona flight is included. | Passport, plus an ETA for U.S. students. Students fly into Brisbane. | Passport. Optional chaperoned group flight from Newark, to Athens or Italy by program. |
| Land vs. water | Ecovillage and Dublin in Ireland, then a glacier in Iceland. | Surf and a beach cleanup in Portugal, Costa Brava in Spain. | Surf, wetlands, wildlife hospital, Moreton Island snorkeling. | Kefalonia turtle beaches, or Venice to the Peloponnese, by program. |
| Service | No service hours; sustainability workshops and land care with residents | A beach cleanup in Portugal and farm service in Spain | Field science with researchers, not service | Turtle fieldwork, 20 hours; none on Italy & Greece |
| 2027 departures | 2: Jul 7, Jul 22 | 6: Jun 24, Jul 1, Jul 8, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29 | 2: Jun 16, Jul 14 | 11 across two programs |
| See Ireland dates and prices | View Portugal programs→ | View Australia programs→ | View Greece programs→ |
Prices are in U.S. dollars. Program Tuition is not the total cost. Flights to and from the program, the enrollment fee, medical insurance (required), travel insurance (optional) and personal expenses are separate.
Is Ireland right for your teen?
Ireland is right for your teen if they want hands-on sustainability work in an Irish ecovillage and Dublin, then geothermal power, hydropower and a glacier in Iceland, in one 13-day program.
Ireland fits if…
- Your teen wants to live and work alongside the Cloughjordan community: land care and planting with residents, seed saving, soil preparation and a repair session in the village fabrication laboratory.
- Your teen wants to see how energy is made, from the village district heating in Cloughjordan to a geothermal energy facility on the Reykjanes Peninsula and a hydropower site in South Iceland.
- Your teen wants a day on and around a glacier, then the black sand coastline and its coastal ecosystems.
- Your teen is happy with vegetarian and vegan meals as the default, much of the food grown on the Cloughjordan community farm, and with helping to prepare them.
Look elsewhere if…
- Your teen wants surfing, cities and culture, with an optional chaperoned group flight from Newark: Portugal & Spain: Culture & Coast in Portugal, 12 days at $5,395.
- Your teen wants sea turtle field research, with 20 service hours, at lower tuition: Island Turtle Conservation in Greece, 9 days at $3,495.
- Your teen wants wildlife field science with researchers, plus surfing and snorkeling: Queensland Ecosystems and Wildlife Conservation in Australia, 14 days at the same Program Tuition.
- Your teen wants Italian and Greek food, culture and ancient sites rather than sustainability work: Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration in Greece, 12 days at $5,395.
What Ireland Program Tuition includes
Ireland Program Tuition is $6,250 for 13 days and 11 nights, including accommodations, scheduled meals, ground transportation, airport transfers within designated windows, and planned activities.
Included
- Accommodation for every program night
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from the first meal after airport pickup through the last meal before airport drop-off
- Airport transfers within the published arrival and departure windows
- Ground transportation during the program
- The Dublin to Reykjavik flight
- All scheduled activities, excursions and entrance fees listed in the program itinerary
- Gratuities and donations, so students never need to bring money to give away
- Program Leaders housed on site and available overnight
- 24/7 emergency support line for families
Not included
- Flights to and from the program
- A one-time $100 enrollment fee, which rises closer to departure
- Medical insurance with coverage in Ireland and Iceland (required)
- Travel insurance (optional, and strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses, such as spending money, laundry and phone data
Summer 2027 teen travel departure dates by destination
Rustic Pathways’ Ireland & Iceland: Ecovillage to Glacier program departs July 7 and July 22, 2027. Students fly into Dublin, start the program in Ireland, take the included flight from Dublin to Reykjavik and fly home from Iceland. Compare these dates with summer teen travel departures to Portugal, Australia, and Greece in the calendar below.
Calendar tip: Each row represents a week starting Monday. Select a date to view that departure.
| Ireland | Portugal | Australia | Greece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week of Jun 14 | Australia, June 16 | Greece Island Turtle Conservation, June 16Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, June 17 | ||
| Week of Jun 21 | Portugal, June 24 | Greece Island Turtle Conservation, June 23Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, June 24 | ||
| Week of Jun 28 | Portugal, July 1 | Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, July 1 | ||
| Week of Jul 5 | Ireland, July 7 | Portugal, July 8 | Greece Island Turtle Conservation, July 7Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, July 8 | |
| Week of Jul 12 | Portugal, July 15 | Australia, July 14 | Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, July 15 | |
| Week of Jul 19 | Ireland, July 22 | Portugal, July 22 | Greece Island Turtle Conservation, July 21Greece Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration, July 22 | |
| Week of Jul 26 | Portugal, July 29 | Greece Island Turtle Conservation, July 28 |
Greece dates carry a program initial: T for Island Turtle Conservation, I for Italy & Greece: Culture, Food & Exploration.
Is teen travel to Ireland safe?
Yes, teen travel to Ireland is safe on a supervised Rustic Pathways program. The U.S. State Department rates Ireland Level 1, its lowest level,4 and Iceland, where the program spends Days 9 to 13 before students fly home, Level 1 as well.5
In both countries, Program Leaders are housed on site and available overnight, with a 24/7 emergency support line.
Why book Ireland with Rustic Pathways
Booking with Rustic Pathways brings the MyRustic portal and an advisor you can call.
MyRustic portal
MyRustic (myrustictrip.com) is Rustic Pathways’ free, web-based parent and student portal. It holds enrollment forms, billing, the full itinerary, travel logistics and a moderated daily photo feed.
A travel advisor to call
Scott Ingram, Director of Admissions, and Emily Green, Admissions Counselor, answer Ireland questions before you enroll. Call +1 440-975-9691 or schedule a call.
Ireland teen travel FAQ
How is Ireland different from other countries for teen travel?
Ireland’s program starts with hands-on sustainability work at Cloughjordan ecovillage and continues in Iceland with geothermal energy, hydropower and glacier experiences.
Does the Ireland program spend the whole time in Ireland?
No, the Ireland program spends Days 2–8 in Ireland and Days 9–13 in Iceland. Students explore Cloughjordan and Dublin before flying to Reykjavik on Day 9, with the flight included in Program Tuition.
Does my teen need to speak Irish or Icelandic?
No, your teen does not need to speak Irish or Icelandic. English is widely spoken in Ireland, and Program Leaders accompany students throughout both countries.
Where do students stay on the Ireland program?
Students stay in communal accommodation at Cloughjordan ecovillage for 5 nights, followed by 2 nights in Dublin and 4 nights in Iceland. Rooms are shared with same-gender peers, and staff stay nearby.
What sustainability work do students do in Ireland and Iceland?
Students in Ireland study sustainable living at Cloughjordan ecovillage, while in Iceland they explore geothermal energy, hydropower and glaciers. Activities include planting, seed-saving, land care and repair workshops, followed by visits to renewable energy facilities.
What do students need to travel to Ireland and Iceland?
Students need a passport and medical insurance covering Ireland and Iceland. U.S. citizens do not need visas for this program; other nationalities may. Check whether an ETIAS authorization is required for Iceland before departure.
Footnotes
- According to UNESCO, the Dublin Bay Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1981, takes in Dublin Bay, North Bull Island and parts of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. ↩
- Time differences are for July, from the IANA time zone database. Times include daylight saving time where it applies. ↩
- Shortest total travel time, including layovers, for one-way flights on any day from June 22 to 28, 2027, as listed on Google Flights on October 6, 9, 12 and 14, 2026. New York, Miami and London include all area airports, and schedules change. ↩
- Advisory levels as of October 2026. Check travel.state.gov for the current level before travel. ↩
- Iceland advisory level as of October 2026: the U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iceland. ↩
Ireland has two summer 2027 departures: July 7 and July 22.
See Ireland dates and prices