Eco Explorers: Nature, Climate & Community
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Experience Features
| Program | • Environmental learning through real-world, outdoor experiences |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Highlights | • Hike the Wicklow Mountains and see Powerscourt Waterfall |
| Key Information | • Base: ELI Beach Hotel, Bettystown, Co. Meath |
Personalized adventures
Eco Explorers” immerses students in Ireland’s natural environments and the global climate discussion. With outdoor adventures, scientific workshops, and community engagement, students gain practical insights into sustainability and their role as changemakers. From mountain hikes to kayaking and urban green tours, each day ends at ELI Beach Hotel with reflection, collaboration, and creative thinking.
Great places to visit
• Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Powerscourt Waterfall
• Boyne River Blueway (Trim or Slane area)
• Phoenix Park or St. Anne’s Park, Dublin
• Dublin’s Eco Trails and Sustainable Projects
• Bettystown Beach
6-Day / 5-Night Itinerary
🌊Day 1 – Arrival & Coastal Ecology
• Arrival and check-in at ELI Beach Hotel
• Coastal walk and beach clean-up challenge
• Evening: Group orientation + “Green Explorers” icebreaker game
🌄 Day 2 – Into the Wild: Wicklow Mountains
• Full-day guided hike through Wicklow Mountains
• Visit to Powerscourt Waterfall
• Picnic lunch outdoors
• Eco-awareness scavenger hunt
• Evening: Climate storytelling + Green Futures workshop at the hotel
🛶 Day 3 – River & Forest Ecosystems
• River Boyne kayak + ecology experience
• Learn about biodiversity, water quality, and conservation
• Nature journal activity
• Return to hotel: group nature quiz and fireside stories
🌱 Day 4 – Dublin’s Green Revolution
• Urban eco-tour of Dublin parks, gardens, and green buildings
• Workshop with a local sustainability group or eco-entrepreneur
• Free time in Dublin city
• Return to hotel: Eco Film Night + group reflection
💡 Day 5 – Pitch for the Planet
• Group challenge: design a Sustainable School or Community Project
• Outdoor team-building at the beach
• Pitch practice + final presentations
• Celebration and awards night with certificates
🚍 Day 6 – Departure
• Breakfast & check-out
• Group reflection circle & farewell
• Departure from ELI Beach Hotel
What’s Included
• 5 nights’ accommodation at ELI Beach Hotel, Bettystown
• 3 meals daily (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)
• Private transport for all excursions and airport transfers
• Entrance to parks, kayaking experience, all guides and facilitators
• Environmental workshop materials and challenges
• Evening activities: storytelling, film night, awards
• Sustainability pitch materials + Certificate of Participation
• Dedicated group leader and Erasmus+ reflection tools
transport & guide
Seamless Travel with Private Vehicle & Driver
Enjoy comfortable transfers throughout your journey in a private transport, accompanied by an expert local driver who also serves as your guide. Discover hidden spots and cultural insights while traveling at your own pace.
accommodation
Relax in our Beach Hotel — Meals Included
Stay steps away from the ocean in a selected beachfront hotel. Enjoy the comfort of a half-board experience, including daily breakfast and dinner, so you can unwind and savor every moment.
other tour services
Nature Tours, Local Tastings & Hidden Gems
Explore vibrant local life through curated experiences, from scenic nature walks and village visits to traditional breathtaking viewpoints and unique places off the beaten path. Discover the heart of the destination beyond the typical tourist path.
