My wife and I joined 7 Day World Adventure Tour. Our tour guide was excellent, the stops well planned, choice of activities very much appreciated.
Our guide offered excellent historical and cultural information that added context to the beautiful countryside.
He also provided 7 days of sunshine!
Magical! Amazing!! Beyond all expectations!
Our 15 Day All Ireland Tour was more than we ever imagined! The small group tour was just what we were hoping for; personal and friendly. Our tour guides, Andrew and Tony, and one tour with Conor, went above and beyond to make our days and nights in Ireland magical.
Thank you Vagabond Tours for a magical and unforgettable experience in your beautiful country!
We arrived home with many memories from our 12 Day Wild Coasts and Clover tour with Vagabond.
We chose this tour because the itinerary included several two-night stays, thus enabling us to more fully explore an area. The Vagabond itinerary was thoughtfully developed to include must-sees like Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle and we were so fortunate to have Paddy as our guide.
Thank you to Vagabond and Paddy for providing a terrific twelve days.
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"The tour with Jason far exceeded my expectations. Jason was an amazing VagaGuide. He is professional, witty, and very well informed about all things Ireland. I asked a lot of questions, and if he didn't know — which was rare — he did some research and came back to dinner or breakfast with an answer... The guesthouses and hotels were top-notch. I wasn't sure what the expect and I was pleasantly surprised. The van was super comfortable and was a perfect way to travel... I watched the packing guide... which was super helpful! Because of all this, I was very well prepared for the trip. That made for an even more enjoyable experience. Your staff were very helpful. I asked a few questions in advance of our trip, and got prompt responses... I can not stop thinking about Ireland... Every chance I get I tell everyone about Vagabond Tours. I can't wait to go again and I've even convinced my husband to join me on our next one."
"We are back home now and feel like our trip to Ireland was a dream... From the beginning when we first booked to the end, the trip exceeded our expectations. From the itinerary, to the hotels, to the guides, this was perfection. Where do I start with Tim? He was knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, with a wicked sense of humor and has a great appreciation for adventure. He really made the trip memorable and one we will look back on years to come with a smile. Not only did we have some awesome hikes/walks we really learned SO much about Irish history. Tim always seemed to have a little surprise in store for us that was always so fun. I loved the picnics that we were able to enjoy due to such awesome weather. Between the stories, music and games while traveling the rides seem to go very quickly. Tim always had great recommendations of places to eat for lunch or dinner and were never a disappointment. We never felt rushed, and the timing really flowed well."
"I'm writing directly to you to express our gratitude and appreciation for the flexibility and creativity of your company in adjusting to my family's special circumstances. It was a pleasure to meet you on August 11 in the lobby of the Grand Canal Hotel. You very quickly introduced us to Bébhinn, one of the two fantastic guides who shepherded us around Ireland. You already know what a gem she is. There is nothing I can add. She was superb in every aspect of her duties. Denise had the difficult task of taking over in the middle of the trip. She was top-notch in every way as well. Both women were great story-tellers, and could continue talking through the hairiest traffic situations. Really professional drivers. Our thanks to everyone in your company who made our trip so memorable. We appreciate the changes... made to accommodate our grandson joining the tour in the middle. We have nothing but good things to say about the experience, and will say them to anyone who asks."
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We love hearing back from recent guests and the many, many Vagabonds and Driftwooders who come back to us for their 2nd, 3rd and more tours.
Thank you for helping maintain our 5 star rating over 23 years in business!
Our gentle-paced Driftwood Journeys of Discovery feature some of our most popular tours.
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A dream destination that didn’t disappoint! 11 days and I feel like we saw almost everything.
Our tour guide Jasper was amazing! Not only his knowledge and driving skills but giving us a chance to see real Irish culture.
Can’t say enough good things about this company and Jasper! Will definitely come back to Ireland and use Vagabond again!
My husband and have I just returned from the Driftwood 7 day Treasure Ireland Tour.
It was a wonderful experience - from the beginning to the end and everything in between.
Shane was an exceptional guide! He went above and beyond his duties. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, interesting, and comical.
We will never forget this wonderful Irish tour!
Our first visit to Ireland and our first bus tour - it exceeded our expectations in every respect!
Michael was our guide on the 8 day Wild Atlantic Way Tour and he was an essential part of making this experience so wonderful.
We have been raving about our amazing Vagabond tour since our return. We can think of no better way to have been introduced to the richness of Ireland in such a short period of time.
Active Vagabond Cultural Adventures are what launched our company back in 2002.
Today, they're still Ireland's best adventure tour, as you can see here...
"I just returned from the 12‑Day Vagabond Giant Irish Adventure Tour with Guide Danny, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the experience.
Danny was simply outstanding. His knowledge of Irish history, culture, landscapes, and local people never ceased to amaze me. What impressed me most was how attentively he listened to our conversations and then wove thoughtful, personal touches into the trip—completely unsolicited, yet deeply appreciated. It made every traveller feel seen and valued.
This trip exceeded my expectations in every way. I hope to be a repeat customer—there’s so much more I want to see and experience. If I could give Vagabond and Danny more stars, I would. Highly recommended."
"My wife and I joined 7 day World Adventure Tour. Our tour guide was excellent, the stops well planned, choice of activities very much appreciated. When offered a choice between hiking, biking or a more sedate option we opted for more the active choice, but there was always a choice .
Our guide offered excellent historical and cultural information that added context to the beautiful countryside. He also provided 7 days of sunshine!"
This was my eighth tour with Vagabond. I’ve done four Driftwood, and I’ve done four Vagabond‘s. I just finished up the 7 Day Magnetic North Adventure Tour. Each tour I’ve done it just keeps getting better. Every guide is fantastic, they each have their own perspective on Ireland so you get the insight of a local.
Because Vagabond is a small tour group you go places where those large buses cannot go. There is always something for everyone to do. Being a small group I’ve always had wonderful people on tour with me and have made lasting friends.
If you want to see Ireland, I would highly recommend a tour with Vagabond Irish tours.
If you're looking for something bespoke, perhaps with a family group, check out our Private Tours of Ireland.
Past guests have left Ireland extremely satisfied...
This company is TOP SHELF! Fantastic communication, every staff member we came in contact with was amazing, and the vehicle was very comfortable.
First trip was just the wife and I. The second, I took 12 family members. They were all thumbs up after the trip and admitted they weren't sure if it was going to be as great as I told them it would be. All agreed it was even better than I described.
Thank you to Vagabond and a special thank you to our guide Oisin!
We had an amazing vagabond Driftwood 7 day treasure island tour with 14 family members from 4 different US states.
Our tour guide, Roisin, was absolutely awesome in every way. She imparted on us a lot of Irish history and culture at a level that kept even our youngest (children age 10-15) absorbed in the stories.
Our Vagabond van was clean and comfortable. The hotels and castle we stayed in were always lovely, their proprietors accommodating to our needs The beautiful scenery in Ireland is breathtaking to say the least.
I highly recommend this tour for young and old.
I have one brother and four sisters and our ancestry is Irish, so all of us and some spouses decided to go on a tour, so there were 10 family members.
The tour we got with Brian was so much more than we could have ever expected. He was friendly, kind, helpful, positive, knowledgeable and so much more. He went beyond just talking about the sights that we were going to see.
I can not say enough about what an amazing company Vagabond Tours is, they took care of everything, we felt well cared for and pampered.
We pride ourselves on offering you excellence from the moment you get in touch.
In fact, our VagaPledge commits us to it!
Vagabond Tours provided a flawless experience. Danielle (and others) answered all my questions leading up to the trip. Of course, being professionals, every detail was well-planned, check-ins at all the hotels was smooth, the itinerary was perfect for our needs and we learned a ton about Ireland. But, what took this experience over the top was our guide Tim Orr! He attended to our every need, even those we didn't think of, like arranging a special surprise birthday celebration and gift for my son. He knows and loves Ireland and his passion is infectious!
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Everything we read about the trip on Vagabond's web site was completely accurate from: description of trip, what to pack, things to do on tour and in Dublin, off the beaten path etc. John was extremely helpful in reserving trip and the entire process was very easy. Rob would stay in touch via email in case you needed something. Our guide was Sarah and she was wonderful. Sarah made the tour special by improvising "the itinerary" based on what people wanted and on the weather. She made great adjustments without sacrificing any of the tour. Sarah gave great background information on various sights and always found a song to play that fit the occasion.
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Vagabond Tours does a great job explaining the difference between the 2 types of tours they offer - Driftwood is more low key, less strenuous and physically demanding, while their Vagabond experiences including activities like kayaking, horse riding, hiking etc. A Driftwood tour was the perfect activity level for seniors like my husband and I. Everything with Vagabond Tours was great from the booking experience, to the helpful advance emails explaining what to expect on the tour, to the tour itself. Our guide Damien made the experience wonderful for us - he was knowledgeable, very funny and very attentive to everyone's needs. Damien cleaned the van at the end of each day so we boarded a spotless van each morning.
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