FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Travel light.

That's the one travel tip that we hear again and again from guests who have experienced 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.

Euro 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 (£).

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:

There are 3 main differences between active Vagabond Cultural Adventures and gently-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery:

• Pace

You'll need basic mobility to enjoy our tours as some walking is required on all itineraries.

We 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.

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).

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.

We currently run 11 scheduled Ireland tour departures that visit all corners of Ireland, 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).

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK).

The southern portion of the island is the Republic of Ireland. It is an independent country and is not part of the UK.

Are you coming to Dublin in 2024? Find out what's on in Ireland's capital city during our touring season — March to October — with this handy guide.

Hotels in Dublin can raise prices around major concerts and sporting events. Use our calendar to plan your trip to Ireland.