Eco explorers: Nature, climate & community
Price from:
Group prices for 15+ participants
Experience features
| Length | 6 days / 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Nature · Sustainability · Action |
| Key information | • Curriculum links: Environmental studies, geography, civic education |
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 sample 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
• Up to 7 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.
Self-Explore Adventure
Nature tours, hidden gems
Add extra days to your program and discover Ireland at your own pace with our self-guided tours — from Dublin’s culture and cafés to Belfast day trips or scenic walks like the Boyne Valley Camino.
