Viking-hut-style tents
Guests stay in specially shaped tents inspired by Viking huts. Each tent can sleep up to four people, making the trip work well for friends, couples, small groups, and families.
2 days / 1 night in Wicklow
Celtic Viking Tours
Sleep in Viking-hut-style tents, follow lakes and forest trails, and hear the Celtic and Norse stories that still cling to the Wicklow Mountains.
EUR 450 per person
Hut-style tents sleep up to 4
Wicklow Way Camping base
Base
Oldbridge, Wicklow
Landscape
Glendalough, Upper Lake, Lough Dan, forest trails
Best for
Friends, couples, solo travellers, small groups
Price
EUR 450 per person
The Wicklow route
Trace the story through lake, forest and stone.
Select a place on the illustrated map to see how it shapes the two-day trip. The journey stays in Wicklow, where early medieval heritage and mountain landscape sit remarkably close together.
Illustrated visitor map, not to scale. Exact stops and timing are confirmed for each departure and may change with conditions.
The trip
For people who want Wicklow, campfire, lakes, and proper old stories.
This is a short Wicklow camping tour for people who like the Viking Age, early Irish history, mountain air, and trips with character. It is one night at a Wicklow basecamp, a full scenic day, and enough history to make the landscape feel alive.
Wicklow first
The route stays focused: Wicklow Way Camping, Roundwood, Glendalough, the Upper Lake, Lough Dan, forest trails, and mountain viewpoints.
Celtic and Norse stories
The storytelling links early monastic Ireland, Viking-era pressure on religious sites, local landscape, and the feel of camp life without turning the trip into fantasy roleplay.
Who this is for
This is not a luxury coach tour. That is the point.
Celtic Viking Tours is for people who want a small, outdoorsy Wicklow adventure with Celtic and Viking history woven through the places you visit. Think boots, lake air, hut-style tents, campfire atmosphere, and good stories rather than hotel lobbies, coach windows, or scripted theatre.
You will probably love it if...
- You enjoy Viking Age stories, early Irish history, folklore, landscapes, and lived-in places.
- You want a lower-budget adventure with character rather than a polished luxury package.
- You are happy outdoors in Wicklow weather and can walk on uneven paths at a relaxed pace.
- You like the idea of sharing a tent setup with friends, family, or a small group.
- You want a trip that feels social, informal, and memorable without becoming fantasy roleplay.
It may not suit you if...
- You want hotel accommodation, private bathrooms, room service, or a luxury transport experience.
- You need a fully accessible route without uneven ground, slopes, steps, mud, or weather changes.
- You want a heavy party weekend; campsite quiet hours and shared spaces matter.
- You dislike camping, shared facilities, changing plans, or being outside when rain appears.
- You want a formal academic lecture rather than approachable storytelling tied to the landscape.
Night at basecamp
Firelight, canvas and a Wicklow sky.
This is the heart of the trip: one night at Wicklow Way Camping in Oldbridge, staying in hut-style tents and winding down in the mountain air after a day of lakes, trails and old stories.
The overnight stay
Hut-style tent sleeping
Stay for one night in the Viking-hut-inspired tent accommodation that makes this more than an ordinary day trip.
- Hut-style tents designed to sleep up to four guests.
- Sleeping allocation is confirmed for your group before arrival.
- A camp-based stay for guests happy with shared outdoor facilities.
If private hotel accommodation is essential to you, this is not the right trip.
SettingOldbridge, County Wicklow
Overnight1 night in hut-style tents
ComfortsHot showers and camp facilities
AtmosphereFirelight, stories and dark skies
Price and inclusions
What EUR 450 per person covers.
The tour is built as a compact 2-day / 1-night Wicklow experience. Before any booking is confirmed, we send the exact date, meeting plan, campsite arrangements, weather notes, payment details, and what is included for that departure.
Public price
EUR 450
per person for 2 days / 1 night
Included
- One night in hut-style tent accommodation at the Wicklow basecamp.
- Hosted Wicklow itinerary focused on Glendalough, lakes, forest trails, and mountain scenery.
- Celtic and Viking storytelling sessions connected to the places visited.
- Trip planning, local orientation, and practical pre-arrival guidance.
- Safety, packing, insurance, and risk acknowledgement information before travel.
Not included unless confirmed
- Personal travel insurance, which guests should arrange before travelling.
- Transport to and from the agreed Wicklow meeting point.
- Meals, drinks, cafe purchases, snacks, or personal spending money.
- Sauna sessions, private campsite extras, or optional local add-ons.
- Personal clothing, footwear, medication, chargers, and camping comfort items.
Itinerary
Two days, one camp night, plenty of Wicklow.
Arrival, camp, Roundwood and evening stories
Meet in Wicklow, settle into the hut-style tents, get familiar with the camp setup, and ease into the trip with nearby scenery, a relaxed orientation, and the first Celtic and Viking story session.
Glendalough, the lakes, Lough Dan and departure
Use the second day for the places that make Wicklow unforgettable: Glendalough, the Upper Lake, Lough Dan, forest paths, valley views, and the historical context that ties early Irish monastic life to the Viking Age.
How it works
A simple trip, clearly confirmed before you commit.
Send an enquiry
Tell us your preferred month or date, group size, age range, and what you are most excited about.
We confirm the details
You receive the proposed date, meeting point, campsite setup, inclusions, payment details, and weather notes.
You prepare properly
Bring outdoor layers, suitable footwear, personal essentials, and travel insurance details if insured.
Come to Wicklow
Arrive ready for lakes, forest, camp life, mountain air, and the old stories that make the place feel alive.
Places
The Wicklow pieces that shape the trip.
Glendalough
Early medieval monastic Ireland, round tower, valley paths, and the historical world that makes the Viking Age easier to understand.
Upper Lake
A strong scenic anchor for the trip, with lake, mountain, and valley atmosphere in one place.
Lough Dan
A Wicklow lake backdrop for a trip that should feel rooted in landscape, not just dates and names.
Forest trails
Forest and mountain paths give the tour the texture it needs: boots on ground, weather in the air, and a real sense of place.
Questions
The stuff people usually need before they book.
Is the tour only in Wicklow now?
Yes. The current tour is centred on the Wicklow Mountains and surrounding heritage areas, with Wicklow Way Camping as the base.
Do I need to know Viking history already?
No. The stories are designed for curious guests, not experts. If you already love Viking history, you will have plenty to enjoy; if you are new to it, the landscape gives it context.
How many people sleep in each hut-style tent?
The hut-style tents can sleep up to four people. Tent layout depends on the group, so we confirm sleeping arrangements before arrival.
Are meals included?
Meals and cafe stops are confirmed before each departure. Unless your booking confirmation says otherwise, bring money for food, drinks, snacks, and personal purchases.
What happens if the weather turns?
Wicklow weather changes quickly. The route may be adjusted for comfort, access, and safety, but the trip stays focused on the same spirit: lakes, forest, camp atmosphere, and history.
Is this suitable for children or families?
It can suit families who are comfortable outdoors and happy with camping. Tell us the ages in your enquiry so we can advise honestly before you book.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, we strongly recommend personal travel insurance for cancellation, medical costs, personal accident, belongings, and outdoor walking or camping activity.
Is this a costume or roleplay experience?
No. The tone is historical, outdoorsy, and story-led. Viking inspiration is part of the atmosphere, but we do not present fantasy as fact.
Before you book
Know the practical bits before you travel.
This is a relaxed adventure, but Wicklow is still an outdoor setting. Please arrange personal travel insurance covering cancellation, personal accident, medical costs, belongings, and outdoor walking or camping. If you choose to travel without insurance, we ask you to complete a short acknowledgement before joining.
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Travel insurance
What guests should arrange before arrival.
02 Risk acknowledgementParticipation, personal responsibility, and uninsured guest declaration.
03 Safety and packingWeather, footwear, camp rules, medical notes, and practical preparation.
04 Booking termsPrice, payment, cancellation, changes, and responsibilities.
Enquire
Ask about dates for the 2-day Wicklow trip.
Tell us your preferred date, group size, age range, and whether you are happy with a camp-based trip. We will reply with availability, practical details, and the next step.
[email protected]Images: Glendalough Valley by Karie Kuiper, Lough Dan panorama by Rob Hurson, Ballinastoe Trail by Jonjobaker, Upper Lake by J.-H. Janssen, and Glendalough Round Tower by Warrenfish via Wikimedia Commons. See image credits.