Timeless Wonders: Giant’s Causeway & Antrim Glens

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905-639-9954

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1 Day
Availability : April to October
Start: Belfast, Northern Ireland
End: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

What if you took a day? Just one day to discover something magnificent. To go where the bigger buses can’t go. To explore a place where giants once fought. To meet the Queen of the Glens.

That’s our journey through Northern Ireland today. What we love about our adventures is the opportunity to explore somewhere you might not normally have gone – the sweeping roads of Glen Antrim and the dramatic drive around Torr Head.

But we don’t forget the places on your bucket list too – places where giants supposedly once battled, or perhaps there’s a more scientific explanation for the Giant’s Causeway… but we’re a fan of something a little more mythological… how about you?

9 HOURS / MODERATE WALKING / GUIDED /  SMALL COACH

Tour Details
Highlights:

The Giant’s Causeway – Feel the power of giants in the unique and breathtaking coastal formations of the Causeway.    

The Causeway Coastal Route – Over 200km of a spectacular drive along the rugged coast steeped in history, myths, and remarkable geology.  

Glens of Antrim – Venture off the beaten track on this stunning sweeping valley landscape beloved by locals and travellers alike.

Glenariff Forrest Park and Waterfall – Meet the ‘Queen of the Glens’ and get to know her beauty up close and personal.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Belfast  (Google Map)

Check-in closes at 08:45 (tour departs at 09:00) – Belfast Pick-Up, Donegall Square West, Belfast, BT16JH

Drop off Location & Time

Belfast: same as departure
Approx. 6:00pm

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • The stories and services of an English speaking driver-guide

Meals

  • 0 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

This day tour comes with a driver-guide who knows the stories, sights, and secrets of the areas you travel through; every itinerary is tested by travel-loving locals; and you get the chance to support the communities you visit.

  • Travel in a small group
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide
  • Time off the bus to explore
Itinerary

Belfast

It’s deeper into the wild and thrilling Northern Ireland we go today. We depart the city of Belfast and head to reach the northern coast. 

 

Dunluce Castle

Once there, we pass the ruins of Dunluce Castle for a quick photo stop. This truly is an iconic location. Whoever thought to build castles on cliff faces overlooking the sea deserves an award of some kind, because it truly is a specular sight. Dunluce Castle has been around for a long time, evidence of settlements going back to the first millennium. But what you’ll see here today dates to around the 16th and 17th centuries. We’re only passing here for a quick look, but you’ll surely be able to understand why the McQuillan and MacDonnell clans fought over this location. Fans of Game of Thrones may get a niggling feeling when you arrive. This stunning ruin was modified with CGI for the show and used as the striking cliff-haunting Castle Greyjoy. 

 

Giant’s Causeway

We continue along the coastline, following the winding and magnificent Causeway Coastal Route. A truly sensational experience, the journey takes you past craggy cliffs and ruined castles.  

The crowning glory of this coastal drive is the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway, a place where history and myth collide spectacularly with raw geological power.  But she doesn’t stand alone. The Causeway is flanked by the powerful Atlantic Ocean and domineering cliff faces. It’s no wonder it’s been a source of inspiration for centuries – from artists wishing to capture its beauty to scientists debating the how and the when.  

As much as the science behind it is awe-inspiring and fascinating, some prefer to believe in something a little more mystical. What’s left is for you to decide: is it science or myth? 

Ballycastle

With legends teasing your mind, we stop in at the lovely seaside town of Ballycastle for lunch. It’s up to you how you’d like to spend your time – maybe you’ll hunker down in a pub or perhaps you’ll get something to go and sit with a view of the water. 

Jurassic Coast

After lunch, it’s time for something spectacular but not for the faint of heart as we begin our scenic drive towards Glenariff Forest Park through the Glens of Antrim, a region of Northern Ireland so stunning it’s been classified an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nine glens (or valleys) sweep around you as we wind our way along this route – a route that bigger buses can’t go down – so we’re really taking you ‘off the beaten track’ to explore a part of Northern Ireland you may not have thought to explore. 

We head along the narrow roads around Torr Head and descend into valleys, before rising to cliff edges… but we’re certain the views will keep you distracted and delighted, with a stunning view of the Mull of Kintyre across the way in Scotland. 

We carry on down the coast and arrive at Glenariff Forest Park for a wee walk and perhaps you’ll treat yourself to a tea or coffee at their lovely Tea Room. Remember those nine glens of Antrim we spoke about earlier? Glenariff is their leader, known as the Queen of the Glens. She covers over 1000 hectares with a landscape of woodlands, lakes, outdoor recreation spaces, and conservation areas. Behind the cafe you’ll spot an easy 1.5km walk called the Waterfall Trail – so why not grab a takeaway coffee and meander down for the incredible view? 

Belfast

We’re almost home to Belfast now but as we continue south, we’ll stop in at the wonderful Carrickfergus Castle for a quick photo. This Norman Castle is still in excellent condition, despite being besieged by the Scots, Irish, English and French… that’s a lot for one castle to handle. And yet it’s the only preserved castle of its age open to the public today.  

After a quick visit, we arrive back in Belfast in the early evening. 

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates and Days Adult (pp)
2025: April to May – Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday $100
2025: June to September – Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday $120
2025: October  – Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday $100

Ask us about family rates (2 adults and 2 children minimum).

Pricing

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Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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