Your Most Asked Questions
What Kind Of Tours Do You Offer?
Do I Need To Be Vaccinated To Travel To Ireland?
Vaccines against COVID-19 are not required for travel to Ireland.
Ireland is open to travellers regardless of your vaccination status and whether your journey originates in the USA, Canada, Australia or elsewhere in the world.
Travellers to the Republic of Ireland are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.
Similar QuestionsWhen & Where Do Vagabond/Driftwood Tours Depart From?
All of our tours leave from our pick-up/drop-off point at the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin.
Our pick-up times from the Grand Canal Hotel vary by tour:
Read MoreHow Can I Get A Deal On The Tour Price?
Travel in off-peak period to enjoy 10% discount off our peak season prices.
All tours departing in March, April and October are off-peak.
Peak season prices apply to departures from May to September, inclusive.
Similar QuestionsHow Fit Do I Need To Be For Vagabond & Driftwood Tours?
Vagabond Cultural Adventure Tours are centred around adventure activities.
We think you'll enjoy them if you're an active person with at least a moderate level of fitness.
Read MoreAre Dublin Hotels & Activities Included?
Our tours do not include accommodation nor activities in Dublin, either before or after your tour.
You are free to book these elements of your Ireland trip.
We find that tastes and budgets differ significantly from guest to guest.
After you book with us, we'll recommend a list of hotels in Dublin that are close to your tour pick-up/drop-off point.
Read our blog about the best areas to stay in Dublin (includes our favourite hotels + prices)
Similar QuestionsWhat Should I Pack?
Travel light. But your Ireland trip will run smoother if you pack these essentials.
Read MoreHow Much Is The Deposit?
We require a flat-rate deposit of €250 per person of the tour price to secure your booking.
You can choose to pay off your balance in bitesize chunks.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.
If there is less than 60 days until departure when you book, full payment is required.
Get the full details on our Book A Tour page
Similar QuestionsWhat Day & Time Do Tours Depart?
One of the only non-flexible things about our tours are the departure days and times.
These are set in stone. So please, take note!
Read MoreAre There Any Luggage Restrictions?
Yes we do operate a limit on luggage.
Owing to the compact nature of our small-group tour vehicles, your luggage limit is one suitcase per person (no bigger than 30” or 75cm along their longest side).
Read MoreWhat Is The Tipping Policy In Ireland?
Tipping in Ireland can be confusing if you're visiting from the USA or Canada.
Don't worry! Our top tipping tip is: don't tip unless you really loved the service.
Read MoreDo I Have To Wear Masks In Ireland?
You are not required to wear masks in public spaces in Ireland.
The exception is healthcare settings (this includes hospitals, doctor surgeries and pharmacies).
Masks are highly recommended while travelling on our tour vehicles.
However, they are not mandatory.
Similar QuestionsWhich Tours Visit Northern Ireland?
Active Vagabond Tours that Visit Northern Ireland:
⛰️ 12 Day Vagabond Giant Irish Adventure Tour
🥾 7 Day Vagabond Magnetic North Adventure Tour
Relaxed Driftwood Tours that Visit Northern Ireland:
🐑 6 Day Driftwood Northern Island Tour
🚐 11 Day Driftwood Discover Ireland Tour*
*On your 11 Day Driftwood Discover Ireland Tour, you may travel around Northern Ireland in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
Read our blog about Northern Ireland
Read more about the delights of Northern Ireland on our blog
Similar QuestionsWhat Do I Need Before I Travel To Ireland?
Travellers to the Republic of Ireland are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: A Passenger Locator Form is no longer required for arrivals to the Republic of Ireland nor Northern Ireland.
Similar QuestionsDo I Need To Test Before Taking A Tour?
We do not require testing for COVID-19 before taking one of our small-group tours of Ireland.
However, we do require all guests to sign a pre-tour disclaimer affirming the lack of any COVID-19 symptoms.
Read MoreWhat Tours Visit Dingle?
Dingle is one of our absolute favourite destinations.
From the dozens of quaint Irish towns and villages we visit, our guests and VagaGuides love Dingle so much that we decided to spend 2 nights there on most tours.
Read MoreDo I Need A Visa To Visit Ireland?
What are the minimum and maximum group sizes for the tours?
The minimum number for our tours is two people.
In normal times your departure is 100% guaranteed once you've booked your tour (as long as there is one other person booked). Prior to the pandemic we had never ever cancelled a tour.
The maximum group size is 13 for active Vagabond Tours.
The maximum group size is 15 for relaxed Driftwood Tours.
Similar QuestionsAre the tours suitable for solo travellers? Is there a single supplement?
We welcome lots of solo travellers on tour. Take one of our small group tours for a hassle-free way to explore Ireland and meet new friends.
Read more about solo travel with us in Ireland
Read MoreHow Much Cash Should I Bring To Ireland?
We advise not bringing too much cash to Ireland.
Around €250 Euro is more than enough to get you through your first days in Dublin.
Read MoreAre There Any Age Restrictions On Your Tours?
All ages enjoy our tours.
However, there's a minimum age of 8 years old for a scheduled tour. Do you have younger children? Check out our private family tour page.
Read MoreHow long are your tours?
Our relaxed and easy-paced Driftwood Tours range in length from 6-11 days.
Our active and adventurous Vagabond Tours range in length from 5-12 days.
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