Travel light.
That's the one travel tip that we hear again and again from guests who have experienced our tours.
Read MoreWhile travel insurance is not a requirement for our tours, we strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance cover before your trip to Ireland.
Your policy should cover all medical costs associated with travel.
Read MoreEuro is the main currency you'll use while touring in the Republic of Ireland.
If your tour visits Northern Ireland, you'll also use Pound sterling (£).
Read MoreAll 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 MoreThe main differences between our two tour styles are:
You'll need basic mobility to enjoy our small group tours of Ireland. That's because at least some walking is required on all of our tour itineraries.
For Vagabond Cultural Adventures, the fitness requirement is considerably higher than Driftwood.
Read MoreWe always put guest safety first on Vagabond Cultural Adventures.
For this reason, when engaging in kayaking and horseback-riding activities, the following personal weight limits apply:
🐴 Horseback-Riding
Male weight limit: 238lbs / 17 stone / 108kg
Female weight limit: 225lbs / 16 stone / 102kg
🛶 Kayaking
Per person Double Kayak weight limit: 110kg / 17.5 stone / 245lbs
Total Double Kayak weight limit for 2 guests: 190kg / 30 stone / 420lbs
Per person Single Kayak weight limit: 92kg / 14.5 stone / 200lbs.
Similar Questions
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 MoreTipping 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 MoreWe currently run 13 scheduled small group tours of Ireland. Our itineraries visit all corners of the island, including Northern Ireland.
Our tours range from 5-15 days in duration. The per person rate ranges from €1,386 to €4,435 in price (excluding single supplements).
Read MoreThe southern four-fifths and northwestern portion of the island of Ireland is an independent country called the Republic of Ireland. It is not part of the UK and has been independent since 1922.
However, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK). Northern Ireland makes up roughly 20% of the north and northeast of the island of Ireland.
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