Northwest Adventure Tours is award winning adventure  tour company that specialises in guided hiking, biking, stand up paddle boarding tours and freediving in Sligo and the stunning North West of Ireland for over a decade. If you are looking for fun things to do in Sligo and the surrounding areas then look no further. We provide some of the most amazing full and half day adventure tours in Ireland, both on and off the beaten track and both over and under the water. We have a wide range of routes and unique tours available to cater for every ability. We also supply top of the range equipment to all of our customers. Additionally we offer a wide range custom activities including camps, corporate events, charity  challenges and much  more.

Whether you want a guided SUP trip from Sligo Town, a hiking tour on Benbulben,  a cycle or an underwater experience then put yourself in the hands of our dynamic adventure team. We are always crafting up new ways to enhance your adventure experience. Your bucket lists start here. Dawn paddles, Moonlit night Hikes and SUP to Sip tours, plan your unique private adventure tour or jump on board one of our regular missions.

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William is the head honcho at Northwest Adventure Tours HQ and believes Sligo is second to none when it comes to natural beauty, local folklore and geographical treasures. When he is not guiding or planning adventures you will find him freediving, surfing or climbing along the coast of Sligo. Craic is a key word in the experiences that Northwest Adventure Tours and Williams approach to guiding offers. Enjoying the experience is key and this is what he aims to deliver. Fun Fact:  William can hold his breath for nearly 6 minutes.

‘Donegal Barry’ as he is affectionly known is our chief mountain leader, guide and outdoor enthusiast. He lives and breathes mountains and hills and there isn’t much he couldn’t tell you about any of them. If Barry is guiding your trip you can be sure of the craic and more information and fun facts than you can shake a stick at. We may be a little biased but we reckon ‘Donegal Barry’ is the  best guide in the land.

Jack is our legendary Stand up paddle guide.  He is an experienced water man and enjoys stand up paddle, surfing and freediving. We think he is part Merman and you will usually find him on the water or under it somewhere. His tours are always fun packed and his teaching skills are second to none.

Take the family and friends out for a day in the wilderness and explore the stunning countryside of the beautiful North West of Ireland. Students can join us for a challenging and exciting trip to earn their Gaisce Presidents’ award or school trips. Change your staff day out to a healthy and enjoyable experience with one of our team building days or coporate events. Stag and hen parties can work up a sweat before heading out for the night in one of Sligos’ many restaurants, pubs and clubs. Our trips are a must for things to do in Sligo.

Northwest Adventure Tours can facilitate you whether you want a leisurely cycle around the local area or a full on custom adventure package. As well as our on and off road biking tours we also offer a wide range of adventure activities around Sligo. These activities include hiking, stand up paddle,free diving, biking, after dark adventures and much more. We also offer custom trips  and  events with accommodation  ranging from hostels to top of the line hotels, country manors and castles. For things to do in Sligo whatever your needs, Northwest Adventure Tours can provide you with the trip of a lifetime. So stick on the kettle and check out our social media or have a browse through our website to check out our Sligo activities.