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This was an amazing tour. All of the guides took care of us and kept us on track. They were all knowledgably and professional. Our Bed and Breakfast in Killarney was clean, efficient and friendly.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2009
This trip was great, but unfortunately our transfer on the last day there was a misunderstanding and we were left standing at Limmerick Station for a good half an hour which was fine by us but the tour leader for that day went on about us keeping the other people waiting all day it ended the trip on a sour noteas we were told to look for a yellow bus and he was in a white bus and never came looking for the 8 people waiting.
Reviewed by: Jacqueline M, Australia, June 2009
Orchestrated very well!
Reviewed by: Julie P, United States of America, May 2009
This was very enjoyable and a comfortable trip! The local bed and breakfasts were also very nice. Killarney is lovely, and I understand why it is so popular. This trip was a great way to see a lot in a short time. I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by: Reta G, United States of America, May 2009
Really nice trip. Well organised. The only thing that I didn't like was the lodging, a B&B in Killarny. I would say it was a half-star accommodation; it was very old, smelled like mould and was very dusty. I would have expected a better accommodation for the price I paid.
Reviewed by: Maya A, Canada, May 2009
I had a grand time on my tour. My guides were knowledgeable and made sure that we saw as much as we possible could during our stay. The rooms provided during the stay were fantastic. And the people went out of their way to be helpful. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Ireland.
Reviewed by: Donna B, United States of America, March 2009
I loved this trip! The people were friendly and fun, the guides brilliant, witty, and informative, and the sightseeing well worth every penny. Ireland is beautiful, and the way to see it in a short period of time was definitely this tour.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia,
If you don't want to navigate roads, deal with confusing rail connections, stand in line to buy tickets, book this. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. They point out things you might miss where the road curves to avoid cutting a "fairy tree" to build the highway. Meals are a bit rushed and at tourist traps. But there are plenty of opportunities for pictures. Some of the older guides, are not great about giving clear directions. But, at the train station and at all the stops, everyone is familiar with the local tour company so it is easy to find the group. The Ring of Kerry component is not done by this company so the guide for that wasn't as informative. The views from the bus are magnificent. If you are an outdoorsy person, I recommend going to Killarney on your own and taking a local tour that allows you to explore places like the Skelligs or hike to the Gap of Dunloe. The B&B is bare bones but not uncomfortable. It is a ten minute walk from the city center. Be sure to bring your own soap, shampoo, etc. There is an attached private bath. One of the days we had to leave early by 7 a.m. and only a "light breakfast" was provided. If you do a two, three, or four day tour you meet up with those arriving from Dublin to do those same activities as a day trip. On one day that meant having a leisurely start to the day after 9 a.m.. But on another day that meant being ready at 7 a.m. and waiting for two hours for the train from Dublin to arrive. Overall, I'm very glad I did this and would recommend it to anyone who wants to skip the hassle of planning or navigating.
Reviewed by: Umber N, United States of America, June 2009
We were well taken care. Guides and drivers were excellent, except for driver from Killarney to Limerick, when we had a non-English-speaking driver. He was pleasant but could not understand our questions nor give us any commentary about the countryside we were driving through.
The bed and breakfast in Killarney was mediocre. Beds were hard, dining room was cold, and our hostess was not happy to give us an early full Irish breakfast, which was included in our package, on the 3rd day when we had to leave early to drive to Limerick. She suggested we do self-service. The location was not bad, but we do think you should consider an upgrade of this property to a better one.
Our Dublin-based guide was wonderful and took personal care of all us, making sure we made the proper train connections and reserving seats for us on the trains out of and into Dublin. He was knowledgeable about all the sites and areas we visited. The tour operators in Killarney were excellent as well. Coaches were clean and comfortable. Stop in Blarney Woolen Mills was way TOO LONG! All in all it was a great tour; very expensive, however.
My mother and I are not so much of the "tour guide tourist" but this trip is a must. I believe you can't really experience the Irish culture or see the beautiful land without native tour guides. From start to end, our trip was indescribable. The tour guides were so friendly and full of personal stories and useful information. Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs are Ireland's best attractions, we are so pleased to have gotten the experience to see them. During our trip, we in Killarney at a Bed and Breakfast that was alright, we strongly feel that one day is enough in Killarney. Instead of staying in the town for 2 days, maybe one night in Killarney and the other in Limerick!! I advise others, when shopping in around the local shops, the euro is expensive! You can buy pretty much the same goods at the Dublin Airport for a little bit cheaper of a price! I could go on all day and night about the highlights of the tour, but definitely worth the money spent.
Reviewed by: T S, United States of America, April 2009
The tour guides were extremely good and traditional. However the accommodation needs to be improved and be clearly advertised on the website. The air conditioning on the coach was poor during July weather and the first coach was very dirty.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, August 2008
When we were there the weather was unusually sunny. The weather was fabulous and not usual for this year. We made pictures that could equal the ones in the museum at the cliffs. For a comparison, the view is great, but not quite like Grand Canyon, Carmel, or the Smokey Mountains.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2008
Although the weather was really bad, the commentary of guides and bus driver were great. It's not so tough to do a three day trip, the program is built to please the travel enthusiasts. The price was still quite high.
Reviewed by: Juha H, Finland, July 2008
This tour took us out of the city to see some of Ireland's must-see countryside. We saw some amazing scenery. We enjoyed the train ride, but there was a lot of bus travel on this tour as well. We couldn't imagine doing the southwest by bus only. This tour helped break up the travel and is worth the extra cost over the bus-only tours. The tour guides were very knowledgeable about the history of all areas. Killarney is a fun town with traditional music in several pubs, even on Monday and Tuesday nights at the end of summer when we were there. Our Bed & Breakfast accommodation was nice, although it was about a fifteen minute walk to downtown Killarney. Others on our tour stayed at different Bed & Breakfasts, and they weren't that thrilled. It might be worthwhile to ask for alternative accommodation if you don't like what you see upon arrival.
Reviewed by: Mae S, Canada, September 2007
The guides were knowledgeable and the sites were worth visiting. I felt some stops did not give enough time for exploring/experiencing the site.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, August 2007
