Health & Safety On Tour

Vaccines are not required for travel to Ireland.

The welfare of our guests, as well as that of our staff and the communities we visit, will always be paramount.

Here is how we ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene and lowest risk:

While 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.

Wearing of face masks on Vagabond and Driftwood tour vehicles is not required.

While it is not necessary to wear a mask on a Vagabond or Driftwod tour vehicle, you are welcome to do so, especially if you have symptoms of any respiratory illness such as a cold, flu, or COVID-19, or any contractible gastric illness.

For emergencies and urgent Out of Office Assistance, please email: emergencysupport@vagabond.ie

Reach us any time using the Emergency Operations phone number listed in your booking voucher email (sent 3 weeks before departure).

Social distancing requirements have now ended in Ireland.

There's no need to socially distance in Irish retail stores and restaurants.

Of course, you are welcome to take as many precautions to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

You are not required to wear face masks in public spaces in Ireland.

While it is not necessary to wear a mask on a Vagabond or Driftwod tour vehicle, you are welcome to do so, especially if you have symptoms of any respiratory illness such as a cold, flu, or COVID-19, or any contractible gastric illness.

Short answer = Yes.

We heartily recommend packing bug repellent in your suitcase when travelling to Ireland.

No.

Current medical guidelines in Ireland state that you do not have to take a COVID-19 test if you have respiratory symptoms unless a doctor requests you to do so.

We operate a zero tolerance policy on alcohol use by our tour guides.

If any of our tour guides were found to be consuming alcohol during a tour, it would mean instant dismissal.

Over 21 years and 1000s of Vagabond and Driftwood tour departures, the situation has never arisen.

Find out more about our highly-trained VagaGuide tour guides

We understand that keeping in touch with loved ones at home is vital for you.

The simplest way to be contactable in Ireland is using a smartphone and free hotel wifi=.

No special immunisations or medications are required when travelling to Ireland.

Thankfully, Ireland is one the world's safest destinations to visit.

Infectious diseases are rare.

If you suffer from pre-existing medical conditions, we strongly advise that you check your circumstances with your medical professional before coming on tour.

Plan ahead and you should be able to use your CPAP machine in Ireland with no problems.

Past guests have reported that finding distilled water and packing a suitable power adapter are the main challenges.

We operate a strict no smoking policy on all of our tour vehicles.

Vaping and e-cigarettes are also not allowed while on board our tour vehicles.

🚭 Smoking Ban In Ireland

Smoking is banned in all enclosed public places in Ireland and in all workplaces.

Smoking is also not permitted inside your hotel. However, all hotels will provide outdoor smoking areas.

The ban on smoking in Ireland includes company vehicles (cars and vans) as well as offices, pubs/bars and restaurants.

If you test positive for COVID-19 on tour, you will need to comply with Irish healthcare guidelines and leave the tour to self isolate for 5 days.

Our friendly and professional team will support you in any way we can.

It is important that you have travel insurance to cover any costs incurred.