Tour Type
International Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
June 6, 2026 – 18 Days
Vancouver Island
June 6, 2026 – 18 Days
BC Interior
June 6, 2026 – 18 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
A tour all around the Emerald Isle!
This is the 9th time since 2010 that Wells Gray Tours has offered a tour to Ireland and our travellers have always been thrilled with the experience. We have partnered again with Discover Ireland Tours, a company that is committed to connecting groups to the real people of Ireland. Our tour circles the island and includes not only the iconic sights of Ireland and Northern Ireland such as Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Giant’s Causeway, but also those personal experiences that put you in touch with the people such as a jaunting cart ride, a sheepdog demonstration, a stay in a castle, a Black Taxi ride around Belfast, and three evenings of traditional Irish entertainment. So don your richest green, pocket your lucky shamrock, and go where Ireland takes you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$12,635$16,055 |
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$12,735$16,155 |
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$12,665$16,085 |
- This tour is exempt from GST.
- Single seats are limited. Please book early if you prefer to travel single.
- This tour earns 256 e-points.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate Activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. You can stand for prolonged periods, negotiate a variety of terrain from cobblestone streets to moderate hills comfortably, and can climb two flights of stairs without assistance. Historic attractions often require walking on uneven surfaces. You must handle your own luggage to the check-in at airports and often walk long distances to your gate. You may need to handle your own luggage at hotels if luggage service is not available.
You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. The coaches cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director, driver-guide, and local guides have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 25 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience.
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Documentation: A valid passport is required and must not expire before you leave Ireland. No visa is needed. However, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) must be obtained online before departure. Cost: £16. Instructions will be provided at final payment.
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Currency & Expenses: The Euro is used in Ireland and, as of July 2025, one Euro costs C$1.60. The British Pound is used in Northern Ireland and costs C$1.85. You should order Pounds and Euros from your bank 1-2 weeks before departure, or plan to use ATMs. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Gratuities are included for all group meals, Irish drivers, and guides.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction and book your own flight which allows seat selection. The amount of reduction will be known in late August 2025.
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Rooms for singles: Rooms for singles are often a different style or smaller size than twin rooms. Many hotels limit the number of single rooms allocated to a group. Please book early if you prefer to travel single. The price quoted for singles on page 2 is available for the first 3 bookings, then a higher rate is in effect.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Beverages: Although most dinners are included, it is not common practice to include beverages with meals. Bottled water is served, but any other beverage (including beer in a pub) is probably at your expense.
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Payments: A deposit of $1,000 per person is requested at time of booking and balance is due March 4, 2026. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (3% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to February 4, 2026, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From February 5 to March 4, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From March 5 to April 3, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour fare. From April 4 to May 4, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After May 4, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Unsplash (Donegal, Dublin, Galway), tour director Lisa (Kylemore Abbey, Wells Gray Travellers at Old Jameson Distillery 2024, Wells Gray Travellers at Cliffs of Moher 2024), and Wikimedia (Giant’s Causeway).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 256 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until March 4, 2026.
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