Day Trip to the Giant's Causeway and Belfast from Dublin (13 hours)

The Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, is one of Ireland's most popular natural attractions. The impressive basalt column formation is the subject of many myths, and the geological background is no less interesting. Enjoy a trip along the Antrim Coast and its marvellous views with this coach hire option.

Why visit the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland with your group during your trip to Ireland?

• Great if you want to get outdoors and see stunning landscapes on the way.
• The Giant's Causeway is a must-see attraction. Enjoy some of Ireland's natural wonders.
• See some spots where the HBO hit series "Games of Thrones" was filmed.

How to get to the Giant's Causeway with CGH and visit this area:

It takes approximately 4 hrs drive (per way) to get to the Giant's Causeway from Dublin. On this basis, we offer this day trip as a 13-hour coach hire. We do not recommend hiring a coach for less than this, as there would be no time to experience any sights, and your group would spend most of their time on the coach. The most cost-effective way to visit the Giant's Causeway from Dublin is to hire a coach for the day and include a guided walking tour of the site by a local guide. Along the way, you could include photo stops at popular spots, like the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, etc.

Useful information for groups who wish to visit Belfast during their day trip to Northern Ireland:
Some groups wish to visit Belfast on the same day. We do understand how popular these destinations are and that due to budget and time constraints on a school trip, a single day outside of Dublin is often the only time a group has for touring. For said reason, we can add a stop in Belfast during this day hire; however, it will only be a short stop (1 hour or so, depending our your schedule). If your primary interest is Belfast and you want to focus on its history, we recommend hiring a coach only to Belfast and include one of the local tours to learn more about this city.

How the day would look like in terms of timings when you hire a coach to the Giant's Causeway:

This itinerary is a suggestion; it can vary depending on where your group wants to go, the activities chosen, etc. If you want to start at a different time, please let us know.

Suggested Itinerary (including a short stop in Belfast):

07:00 hrs – Pick up from your accommodation in Dublin by your coach driver and depart for the Giant's Causeway with a comfort stop on the way.

11:00 hrs – Arrive at the Giant's Causeway (we recommend to allow 2 hours here to explore the site).

13:00 hrs – Time for lunch.

13:45 hrs – After lunch, meet again with the coach driver. You could include a stop at Dunluce Castle and a short stop in Belfast – see below:

14:00 hrs – Arrive at Dunluce Castle (photo stop only).

14:15 hrs – Depart for Belfast.

15:45 hrs – Arrive in Belfast (1 hour in Belfast).

16:45 hrs – Depart for Dublin with a comfort stop on the way back (i.e. Castlebellingham Applegreen).

20:00 hrs – Arrive back in Dublin and drop off at your accommodation.

Things to do with your group on a budget – CGH Top recommendations free of charge:

If you have a tight budget, here are some suggestions of things you can see free of charge:

• Giants Causeway Site, UNESCO World Heritage site - Access to the stones is free so that you can enjoy this stunning location at no cost and at your own pace (however, we recommend groups book a local guided walking tour of this site). Useful info: It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk down from the site's entrance to the stones. So, you must factor this walk in both ways (approximately 40 minutes).
• Dark Hedges - It is a road of beech trees in Co. Antrim that became popular among fans of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. Walk under the shadow of its trees, and don't forget to take a photo!

Top things for groups to book in Northern Ireland recommended by CGH - charges apply:

If your school has more budget, we recommend including the below tours to have a better experience:

• Dalriada Kingdom Tours - Learn local myths and legends in this specialised walking tour of the Giant's Causeway site (90 minutes) with a local guide.
• Dunluce Castle - Inspiration to works such as C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia", this Norman castle ruin sits majestically atop a cliff overlooking the sea. You can include this site in your itinerary as a visit or a photo stop only when driving along the Causeway Coast.

What option do you have for lunch with your group?

Let CGH take care of that! We can arrange packed lunches to collect from your accommodation in the morning and bring with you during the day or a sit-down lunch in a local pub in the area. Get in touch for more details.

Here are the things we need to know to book a day trip for your group to the Giant's Causeway:

We would need the following information:

• Number of people in your group.
• The preferred date to hire the coach for your trip.
• If you plan to add some visits and your itinerary if you have one.

How to book with CGH:

We can tailor your itinerary depending on your needs. These are only suggestions; if you have a specific itinerary in mind for your group, please contact us or complete our online booking form.

If your group has a larger budget and wants to book a pre-arranged day trip with an English-speaking guide on the coach and some visits included, we can book a Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones Sites Day Trip Package for you.

To see another Irish natural attraction, why not book a day trip to the famous Cliffs of Moher along the Wild Atlantic Way.