Title: Things to Do in Rathlin Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rathlin Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rathlin-Island.dx6356898)[Hotels in Rathlin Island](https://expedia.com/Rathlin-Island-Hotels.d6356898.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rathlin Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rathlin-Island.d6356898.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rathlin Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rathlin-Island.d6356898.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rathlin Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rathlin-Island.d6356898.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rathlin Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rathlin Island Types of activities [Rathlin Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rathlin-Island.dx6356898) ![Views of the beautiful island of Rathlin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356898/912a7d0f-c8f4-40fd-a74c-60c9200df3a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Views of the beautiful island of Rathlin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356898/912a7d0f-c8f4-40fd-a74c-60c9200df3a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rathlin Island, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356898/7944e59a-aead-47fa-b069-102bf238cd69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Road on Rathlin Island, Antrim, Northern Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356898/82b0a2f1-e653-4b1c-8085-05530ea8b814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Had a beautiful day on Rathlin island with almost perfect weather conditions (no rain) ;) beautiful walks all over the island!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356898/ccacec5b-2057-4de1-91de-7d44ea08729d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Rathlin Island must see attractions ### 1\. Giant's Causeway Giant’s Causeway is one of the premier natural history attractions in Northern Ireland. Discover the rock formations, take in the views from the cliffs, go bird-watching, or enjoy a picnic. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Giants-Causeway-Bushmills.d6086619.Vacation-Attraction) ![Giant\'s Causeway featuring a monument, general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086619/98fff597-e7aa-4065-a6d1-4b9db86b0d13.jpg) ### 2\. Old Bushmills Distillery One of the few historic operating distilleries to offer tours, the Old Bushmills Distillery is a must-do for whiskey lovers. Even if you don’t like the strong alcoholic drink, it’s interesting to see the making of the malt concoction that Ireland is so famous for at one of Northern Island’s best-known producers. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Old-Bushmills-Distillery-Bushmills.d6086621.Vacation-Attraction) ![Old Bushmills Distillery which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086621/1f0f526e-3412-43b5-9781-a7e9dc618c68.jpg) ### 3\. The Dark Hedges The Stuart family, who wished to impress visitors to their home in the nearby Gracehill House, planted the beech trees here some 200 years ago. It is quite apparent from a visit here just how successful they were, as the Dark Hedges still astound visitors today. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/The-Dark-Hedges-Ballymoney.d6203666.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Dark Hedges featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6203666/a91f6f9e-b354-4fa7-8a02-d7b131ec40a9.jpg) ### 4\. Dunluce Castle The ancient Dunluce Castle was once a symbol of power, built at the edge of a basalt cliff overlooking the Irish Sea. During a storm in 1639, part of the castle fell into the sea and the building was abandoned. Today, the ruins on the edge of the cliffs are a dramatic sight. Dunluce Castle is a popular destination for photographers and those with an interest in history, nature and hiking. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Dunluce-Castle-Bushmills.d6086623.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dunluce Castle which includes a castle, building ruins and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086623/25471af8-ddb4-4821-bf29-7e5c4fcf8ca6.jpg) ### 5\. Portrush East Strand Beach Portrush Beach is a shoreline that attracts vacationers from Belfast in the summer. It is split into several picturesque parts with their own distinct charms. Visit a different section of beach each day for a varied experience of dunes, sandy stretches and a tall sculpture that adorns the coastline. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Portrush-East-Strand-Beach-Portrush.d6086625.Vacation-Attraction) ![Portrush Beach which includes a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086625/3c76046b-0dfc-4a26-a12c-890a1e9fc47d.jpg) ### 6\. Glenariff Forest Park Set in the valley of Glenariff, one of nine County Antrim glens and popularly known as the “Queen of the Glens”, the park is under half an hour’s drive from Ballymena and around an hour from Belfast. Some car parking is available for a small fee. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6356898) ## Recommended things to do in Rathlin Island | Number of things to do | 13 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/morning-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49910285.activity-details): $36 | | Top 5 things to do | [Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details)[Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/morning-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49910285.activity-details)[Private Giants Causeway & Coastal Tour from Belfast in Luxury Mercedes](/things-to-do/private-giants-causeway-coastal-tour-from-belfast-in-luxury-mercedes.a1575981.activity-details)[Five Star Giant's Causeway & Belfast Luxury Private Excursion.](/things-to-do/five-star-giants-causeway-luxury-private-tour-from-belfast.a47178215.activity-details)[Private Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Cruise Terminal](/things-to-do/premium-luxury-giants-causeway-tour-from-belfast-cruise-terminal.a1748159.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details)[Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/morning-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49910285.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rathlin Island --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rathlin Island? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rathlin Island ![Grey Seals (Halichoerus Grypus) on Shore of Scotland, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/769/e36b185b-b9ba-42ff-a509-3ee8a0a39ee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Campbeltown ![Port Ellen - Islay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [Nigel Brown](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6492354?with_photo_id=94378327) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Islay Island ![Peace Bridge which includes a sunset, a bridge and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179540/511ae287-37d1-4c60-be28-7c6823e7bb4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Londonderry ![Glenarm featuring a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139254/f8ddf46b-b490-4054-8968-a2e3a2cd3f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballymena ![Mussenden Temple featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086569/ebd7f360-f3e8-4ed9-8156-830b5330157e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coleraine ![Binevenagh showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997949535/52c4ad96-7ea2-49f6-a1c4-47e6c58f9b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Limavady ![Portrush Beach featuring a bay or harbor, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086625/b3b7a58e-29e4-4d53-a3e2-198d31bf8181.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portrush ![Carnlough Harbor, N. Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180597/4d6add18-ac17-476d-8147-0fca34b48e74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carnlough ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rathlin Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rathlin Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rathlin Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rathlin Island? ### What are some activities to do in Rathlin Island with kids? > - [Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details) > - [Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/morning-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49910285.activity-details) ### What to do in Rathlin Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Rathlin Island? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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