Experience unique outdoor cooking at Tipi Adventures Ireland, where fire, food, and forest come together. Savor local flavors against the backdrop of lush Irish wilderness for a memorable evening out.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, no special physical condition required
Wildlife
History
Tipi Adventures has been hosting outdoor events since 2010, blending local culinary traditions with eco-friendly practices.
Conservation
The business focuses on reducing waste and supporting regional farmers to promote sustainable outdoor tourism.
Tipi Adventures
Experience unique outdoor cooking at Tipi Adventures Ireland, where fire, food, and forest come together. Savor local flavors against the backdrop of lush Irish wilderness for a memorable evening out.
Tipi Adventures is a Rathdrum, County Wicklow-based outdoor experience provider offering tipi camping, trekking tents, tree tents, hammock stays, bushcraft courses, woodland sauna sessions and open-fire meals. The business lists camping options that include Hammock for 1, Trekking Tent for 1–3, Tree Tent for 2–3, Tipi for 4 and a Tipi Deluxe for 2, plus additional food-focused sessions such as evening meals (Friday–Sunday) and breakfast cooked over an open fire.
On-site programs cover practical outdoor skills: the Fundamental Outdoor Skills half-day is a 3-hour session that teaches fire-making, water harvesting and Leave No Trace principles. The Natural Living Skills programme expands into firecraft, shelter building, water purification and campfire cooking. Crafts sessions let guests make items like survival bracelets, carved spoons and bushcraft chairs using sustainably sourced materials.
The woodland setting near Laragh and Rathdrum provides opportunities for riverside relaxation and wild swims alongside guided sauna sessions. Evening meals highlight open-fire recipes such as Piri Piri Chicken Stack Burgers and BBQ Beef Brisket Baps prepared with local ingredients. Tipi Adventures lists experiences suitable for individuals, couples and small groups and provides hands-on instruction for beginners and intermediates.
Tipi Adventures is featured on The Adventure Collective, where trip listings and basic details are presented. Visitors should consult individual trip pages for up-to-date availability, group sizes, session lengths and weekend meal schedules.
Location
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Woodland base near Laragh
Tours Offered
15
Camping and skills experiences
Campfire Cooking
Weekend meals
Open-fire breakfasts and dinners
Wellness & Skills
Sauna & Bushcraft
Woodland sauna and living skills
Reserve a tipi, tent or skills session in Rathdrum, County Wicklow — check individual trip pages for availability and booking details.
Arrive early for the best seating
Secure a good spot close to the fire to fully enjoy the meal and ambiance.
Dress for the weather
Bring layered clothing and rain gear, as outdoor conditions can change quickly.
Try the local ingredients
Ask your server about regional, locally sourced dishes to enhance the experience.
Respect nature and wildlife
Keep noise to a minimum and dispose of waste properly to preserve the environment.
Warm layers
Layered clothing to stay comfortable during outdoor evenings.
fall,winter
Rain jacket
Protection against unexpected weather changes in outdoor settings.
spring,winter
Sturdy footwear
Close-toed shoes suitable for uneven terrain around the site.
all-season
Bug spray
Keep insects at bay for a more enjoyable experience.
summer