Punchestown Festival
5 NIGHT TOUR
27th April - 2nd May 2026
Tour Information
Package Price: €1460 pp sharing a room / €2360 pp Single Traveller
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Monday 27th April staying at the excellent 4* Osprey Hotel in Naas Town. Join us at our sponsored race evening meeting at Naas Racecourse before we enjoy the exciting experience of four days racing at the Punchestown Festival .
Our Punchestown Racing Tour gets going in ernest on Tuesday with our Punchestown Preview Show in the morning before we depart to Punchestown and the day 1 feature, the Champion Chase. Wednesday morning we visit the iconic Irish National Stud before departing to Punchestown for the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup. after racing we return to the Hotel to enjoy the Gold Cup Hooley and BBQ where you'll be entertained into the night. Thursday at Punchestown is Stayers Day and on Friday we enjoy a VIP tour of Gold Cup winning trainer Gavin Cromwell's yard before racing which features one of the best races in recent times, the Irish Champion Hurdle. A fabulous tour with all transport and tickets included with our expert staff looking after you from the moment you arrive until you depart.
What You Need To Know
Hotel Information
The 4* Osprey Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Punchestown Festival. Located in Naas town, the social hub of the festival, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and only 10 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse it is ideally located to enjoy the festival week. The Osprey Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the very comfortable en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need and would expect from a 4* luxury hotel. Our Classic Bedrooms are available as Double - with 1 x King Size Bed, Twin with 2 Separate beds, and a very limited number of Triple- 3 separate beds available (please call us to enquire). Upgrades to Deluxe Rooms (slightly larger) and Junior Suites (30% larger with seating areas) may be available at additional cost and on request.
A fabulous Spa and Leisure Centre are available to all guests and after a great workout or treatment why not enjoy a hearty meal in the Bar or the Herald & Devoy Restaurant. Naas Town is where all the Apres Racing action is, with many great local bars and restaurants, all within easy walking distance of the Hotel.
Included With This Package
Day 1
Monday 27th April
Arrivals Day- Our driver will collect you from Dublin Airport (if required) and take you to your Hotel to check in. At 4pm our coach will depart on the very short journey to Naas Races for our sponsored race. You can upgrade your ticket to include our sponsors suite Hospitality package for an additional €100 pp. After the races we will return you to the Hotel.
Day 2
Tuesday 28th April
Your morning is free until 11am when we begin our famous Punchestown Preview Show. Previous guests have included Trainers Tony Martin, Gavin Cromwell, Brian Bunyan and more with Jockeys JJ Slevin, Patrick Mullins, Sean Flanagan, Daryl Jacob and many more, all hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. A fun and informative way to run through the races. After the show it is off to Punchestown to enjoy the first day of the festival which includes the Champion Chase and several other top class races.
Day 3
Wednesday 29th April
After breakfast we will depart to the fabulous Irish National Stud, after the tour concludes we will return you back to the Hotel for a quick break before we depart to Punchestown Races for the Gold Cup and several other top class contests. After racing we will return you to the hotel to get ready for our famous Gold Cup Hooley and BBQ where our professional celtic musicians and celtic dancers will entertain you into the night.
Day 4
Thursday 30th April
After breakfast your moring is free before we transport you to Punchestown for an exciting day 3 of the festival week. Today is Stayers Hurdle day and with 6 other high class races to enjoy you can look forward to a fabulous day at the races. After racing concludes we will return you to the Hotel
Day 5
Friday 1st May
After breakfast we will transport you the County Meath stables of Gold Cup winning trainer Gavin Cromwell for a stable tour before returning to the Hotel to get ready for our 4th day at the Punchestown Festival featuring the Punchestown Champion Hurdle and several other championship races. After racing we will return you to the Hotel.
Day 6
Saturday 2nd May
After breakfast we will transport you back to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.
Additions
To This Tour
You are welcome to add Golf, Additional nights and Hospitality for one or more days of this tour. Why not "Fly In" to the races on our own Helicopters for the extra special treat. Just let us know what you'd like to add and we will get back to you with a quotation.
Booking Information
When you book with us we take a €100 refundable deposit (per booking not per guest). Your account balance is due no later than 40 days before your first arrival date. Your booking is safe with our Low deposit payment and 100% Refund Guarantee. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see exactly what you want please do Call Us or Email us and we will build a Punchestown Festival Package to perfectly suit you.
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WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING
" What an absolutely fantastic time we had. You and your team were amazing. The trips were fab; we met some great people and made friends we will keep in contact with. So many laughs, and so many memories made that will stay with us. Thank you for everything " Tracey