Booking FAQs

We understand that — sometimes — travel plans change.

That's why we've made our cancellation policy fully transparent and fair.

Booking a small-group tour of Ireland with Vagabond is easy.

We accept major credit cards or you can pay by bank transfer.

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

Travel in March, April or October to enjoy 10% discount off our peak season prices.

Book your 2024 Ireland tour early to avail of Early Bird prices.

Peak season prices apply to departures from May to September, inclusive.

Check out our Early Bird Travel Deals

Rest assured, you can count on us for fair pricing, fantastic service and flexible booking terms.

Here's our 2023 price list:

Yes, all Vagabond and Driftwood departure dates are guaranteed.

Once we have 2 guests confirm their bookings on scheduled tour, it is a 100% guaranteed departure... And that’s a promise!

We do charge a single supplement to solo travellers.

This is because our hotels charge more per person for single occupancy rooms. We are forced to pass on this additional expense at cost price.

Our single supplement prices for 2023 range from €175.50 to €513 depending on the duration of the tour.

Read more about solo travel to Ireland with Vagabond Tours

It's easy to book your Vagabond or Driftwood Tour.

A flat-rate deposit of €250 per person secures any tour.

All Vagabond and Driftwood customer correspondence is carried out by email.

This includes your booking confirmation and other important pre-departure information.

Don't worry! There's no need to print your booking confirmation or voucher.

Simply bring the digital copy of your voucher with you on a smartphone or other device when you travel to Ireland.

Show this to your VagaGuide tour guide on the morning of Day 1 to confirm your place on the tour.

We want everyone to fall in love with Ireland.

Our itineraries match physical fitness, rather than age:

We do not book flights on behalf of our guests.

This gives you complete flexibility over your flight departure and arrival dates, your chosen airports and preferred airlines, not to mention the opportunity to take advantage of sales, promotions and frequent flyer programmes.

Please email us at enquiries@vagabond.ie with any questions about your tour.

Our tour prices include:

• Your hotel each night;

Our prices do not include accommodation nor activities in Dublin.

You are free to book Dublin hotels and attractions before or after your tour.

This gives you the power to select accommodation to suit your group's taste and budget.

We are happy to recommend a list of hotels in Dublin that are convenient for your tour pick-up/drop-off point.

Read our blog about the best areas to stay in Dublin (includes our favourite hotels + average prices)

Rest assured, you can count on us for fair pricing, fantastic service and flexible booking terms.

Here's our 2023 price list:

Simple answer = Lots!

All of our tours are packed with great scenery, local Irish culture and loads of laughs.

We do charge a single supplement to solo travellers.

This is because our hotels charge more per person for single occupancy rooms. We are forced to pass on this additional expense at cost price.

Our single supplement prices for 2023 range from €175.50 to €513 depending on the duration of the tour.

Read more about solo travel to Ireland with Vagabond Tours

All hotels on your Vagabond or Driftwood Tour offer free internet access.

You'll also be able to access the internet at pubs, cafes and restaurants along the route using any wifi-enabled device you bring.

Airport transfers are not included in our tour prices.

Taxis cost between €22-38 from Dublin Airport to downtown Dublin.

This taxi fare is dependent on several factors:

• The exact location of your hotel in Dublin;
• The number of passengers;
• The time that you hail the taxi (8pm-8am weekdays and all day Sundays and public holidays is a higher rate);

Private transfer and public transport options are also available from Dublin airport to the city centre.

Learn how to get from Dublin Airport to downtown Dublin