We are an Irish-run business and we curate life-enriching experiences with you in mind.
Your happiness is our success.
We’d like to Welcome you to our home and we hope that our unique journeys will touch your heart and leave you with lasting memories.
Let’s Journey Beyond the Ordinary to discover the many phases Ireland has to offer.
We are passionate about Ireland, It’s rich history, culture, people and the jaw-dropping scenery & landscapes.
We channel this passion and expertise into crafting unforgettable journeys.
Tell us your dreams and we’ll make them come true.
Through our knowledge, beliefs and extraordinary talent & creativity, we work daily to curate bespoke Journeys that will reveal the true essence of Ireland.
All experiences are 100% Tailor-made with you in mind. We only run our own tours and we pride ourselves on preserving the values of our culture and tradition.
Our success lies in the ability to work with people from diverse values and cultures. People with different ideas, which in turn creates a great working environment that can lead to more success.
It is vital for us to respect and appreciate differences in gender, age, ethnicity, physical abilities, sexual orientation, religion and education.
At AWE It’s all about the people.
We live and lead in our truest form.
We aim to provide you with a genuine experience, to give you an authentic slice of Ireland and to serve you with open-heartedness.
Hola!
I grew up in the fascinating city of Buenos Aires and I guess, that’s why people called me the Fiery Argie. I’ve got a Degree in Hotel Management and vast experience working in hotels around the world. For many years I’ve based myself in Sydney and worked in the travel industry crafting customised travel packages for Vip Music bands touring around Australia & New Zealand.
My passion for travel the world and playing field Hockey took me on a voyage to more than 30 countries in 6 continents over the last 18 years. I’ve lived in Mexico, France, USA, Australia and now I’m lucky to be able to call Ireland my home.
It was in beautiful Sydney when I met Aoife in 2015 and we hatched a plan to create tailor-made journeys in her home town, Donegal and the Iconic Emerald Isle. But it wasn’t until I first arrived in Ireland that I fell in love with this extraordinary country and its passionate people, that we decided to turn a simple plan into a dream come true.
Every journey has allowed me to discover new places, to immerse myself in new cultures and to connect with local people and their traditions.
I’m excited to combine my in-depth travel & hotel industry knowledge, my passion for customer service, my obsession with travel and my love for Ireland to handcraft together with Aoife, the best experiences with you in mind.
I have a deep-rooted passion for travelling & continuing exploring this beautiful country and I’m inspired to share my passion with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any recommendations or trip ideas.
Cead mile failte!
I am a proud Irish woman from the glorious county of Donegal.
Extremely passionate about our unrivalled Irish landscapes, culture and history, I decided to set up Atlantic Way Experience to showcase our wonderful country. Combing my teaching with a Masters in Business, and of course, a love of all things Irish, Atlantic Way Experience was a very natural step into the travel world.
A little bit about me:
I’m the eldest of a large Irish family. We grew up Irish dancing, singing songs, playing Gaelic football, roaming the Irish countryside on adventures and listening to the stories of our elders. A simple but glorious childhood.
Growing up, Gaelic football became my greatest passion. My main goal in life was to play for Donegal. I’ve been very fortunate to have my fair share of championship medals, including All-Irelands but the greatest gift that sport has given me are the life-long friendships and the great Gaels I have met along the way.
Travelling has also given me a great opportunity to chase life experiences and embark on cultural journeys. 30 countries ticked off the bucket list and hopefully many more to follow!
I aim to give our clients unique, authentic experiences in Ireland. You’ll never forget the roar of the fireplace as you gather around sharing stories, exploring our historic castles or standing at the edge of the world on the highest sea cliffs in Europe. I want people to leave Ireland with a genuine connection to the place.
I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Ireland and have selected the very best accommodation, guides, activities, surprises and spectacular landmarks for your unforgettable journey.
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Covid-19 Update
At Atlantic Way experience the health and safety of our guests, team members and local suppliers is our main priority. We are constantly trying our best to make things more flexible for you and to alleviate any worry of having to make decisions too early.
If you confirm a new booking to Ireland with AWE that at the time of booking does not have quarantine at either end (country of origin and destination), or advice against travel from the local authorities of each country, here is how you are covered if things change:
If up to 14 days before departure, there is advice against travel from the government or a national quarantine introduced at either end, you will be given these three options:
*We have been negotiating more flexible terms with many of our local suppliers. If there is a less flexible supplier involved in your booking, we will advise at the time of booking for any Tailor-Made Journeys (including Tailor-made Golf & Educational programs) and no later than 72 hours after you confirm your booking for any pre-arranged journeys (Signature Journeys, Authentic Irish Journeys, and pre-arranged Golf journeys)
^ You can rebook your trip for any travel date throughout 2022. It does not have to be the same journey you originally booked. If the new trip is of greater value than the original booking, you will have to pay for the difference. If the value is less than your original booking, we will refund you the difference. Please note new travel dates are always subject to availability.
**At AWE we will endeavor to give you the option of a full refund wherever possible. This is completely dependent on the cancellation of our local suppliers and we will not be able to refund you if our suppliers do not refund us. As mentioned above, we will advise you of the supplier’s policy depending on your program, either at the time of booking or no later than 72 hours after you confirm your booking.
Should you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact our team on +353(0)85 247 1510, +353(0)87 124 5587, or via email enquieries@atlanticwayexperience.com to answer any queries you may have.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html
On 21 January 2022, the Government announced a plan for easing COVID-19 restrictions.
From 6am on 22 January 2022:
From 24 January 2022, a phased return to offices can begin.
The following restrictions remain in place until 28 February 2022:
We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland when the time is right 🙂
Co Founders- Aoife McDonnell & Johanna Sonneveldt
