Frequently asked questions
Please find below the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our Private Day Tours and Tailormade Multiday Tours of Ireland. Feel free to contact us anytime with any questions you may have!
Before you travel
Every month and every season in Ireland have their own character and charm. No matter what time of year you visit Ireland, there always is a chance of having four seasons in one day! No 40 shades of green and no rainbows without a bit of rain 😊
The Summer months in Ireland tend to be warmer and dryer but also busier. Some of our tours that will take you more off the beaten path are perfect for this time of year.
The Winter months are somewhat colder, quieter, and can bring more stormy conditions which will make the Wild Atlantic Way coast extra spectacular. The Winter months are great for exploring a wild and rugged Ireland, meeting the locals, and for tasting the traditional Irish food in front of a roaring fire.
It is handy to have some Euros for your tour around the Republic of Ireland for small purchases (souvenirs, snacks, drinks) and for tips. There is no need to bring too much cash as you will find ATM’s (cash machines) in most towns and service stations along the way.
The price of Kerry Experience Tours does not include travel insurance. Kerry Experience Tours strongly recommends that all clients take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before travelling. Kerry Experience Tours accepts no responsibility for the theft, loss or damage to personal belongings or liability for personal injury/death at any time during the duration of your activity/tour.
You do not need a visa if you are travelling to Ireland from the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand and staying less than 3 months and are travelling for the sole purpose of tourism.
Visa requirements for other countries can be found on the official Irish Government Website
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/visa-requirements-for-entering-ireland/
For more info you can also contact the Irish Immigration Service, the Irish Ambassy or Consulate in your home country.
About the Tours
We offer private day tours and tailormade multiday tours of Ireland. A private tour allows you to travel at your own pace, enjoy a customized itinerary, and explore both highlights and the hidden gems that lie off the beaten path.
Options for a Private Day Tour (single day tour) include the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, and Beara.
Private Multiday Tours are tailormade and can include anything in Ireland that is on your bucket list.
Your driver/guide for your private tour will be Gerrit or Ester. They run the company together since 2007 and would love to share their passion for Ireland with you! Your driver will also be your guide.
Minimum number for a tour: 1 person
Maximum group size: 7 people (1 vehicle) or 14 people (2 vehicles)
All our day tours and multiday tours are private tours only. They are suitable for individuals, couples, families and groups of friends who are looking for a relaxed way to enjoy Ireland at an exceptional level.
Anyone and all ages are welcome to join our tours. We can bring booster seats (max 2) or a child seat (1) on request.
All tours are private tours and are perfectly suitable for solo travellers. Your driver/guide for your private day tour or multiday tour will be Gerrit or Ester. You’ll come as a stranger but leave as a friend!
Our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. In order to enjoy our tours, you must be able to get on and off our tour vehicles without assistance, or have someone come along on tour to help you. A step to make access easier can be provided on request. A lightweight foldable wheelchair can be stowed in the luggage compartment. Our tours are not suitable for larger wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Private Day Tours
Our most popular, bucket-list worthy private day tours are the Undiscovered Ring of Kerry Tour, Beara Tour, and Dingle Tour. Both the Undiscovered Ring of Kerry Tour and the Beara Tour include the most amazing places off the beaten path, and the Dingle Tour includes the famous Slea Head drive. Also recommended are the StarWars Tour, Killarney National park Tour, and Ring of Kerry Tour.
The recommended duration of a Private Day Tour is ± 7 hours. All is flexible, both the itinerary and length of the tour can be tailored to suit your wishes.
All our private day tours can be tailored to suit your wishes. Just drop us an email with your questions and requirements or fill out our enquiry form.
Get A Quote - Private Day Tour
Private Day Tours can start from Killarney, Kenmare or Sneem. You will be collected at your accommodation or other location of your choice. Alternative start locations on request.
Recommended start time is 10am but all is flexible.
The Private Day Tours featured on our website can be booked by clicking on the book now buttons on the tour pages, or by contacting us by email. For customized private tours or for groups of 8 or more please enquiry by email or fill out our private tour enquiry form.
Get A Quote - Private Day Tour
To make a booking for a the private day tour of your choice (single day tour), you provide payment in full upon reservation. A 10% online booking and administration fee is included in the total price; this fee is not refundable.
Cancellations must be made in writing to info@kerryexperiencetours.ie and will not be valid until confirmed to you in writing (email) by Kerry Experience Tours.
The cancellation policy for a Private Day Tour (single day tour) is as follows:
All Private Day Tours (single day tour cancelled at least 2 (two) days / 48h prior to the tour date are fully refundable less the 10% booking & administration fee. Any cancellations made within 2 days / 48h of the tour date, or in case of no-show, are non-refundable.
Tailormade multiday Tours
All our multiday tours of Ireland are tailormade can be of any desired length, from a couple of days to a week, 10 days, or even longer.
All our private multiday tours can be tailored to suit your wishes. Just drop us an email with your questions and requirements or fill out our enquiry form.
Get A Quote - Tailormade Multiday Tour
Tailormade Multiday Tours can start from any location in Ireland including Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport, Cork Airport, Kerry Airport, Dublin and any other City or Town in Ireland.
Recommended start time is 9.30 or 10am, depending on the daily itinerary, but all is flexible.
The booking process for a Tailormade Multiday Tour of Ireland is as follows:
- Browse our website and guidebooks for inspiration and try to create a bucket list
- Contact us with as much detail as possible including your bucket list places, travel dates, duration of your trip, number of people, ideas and preferences. This info will help us to design your perfect Ireland tour!
- We will work out a suggested itinerary and cost, and you can provide your feedback and requested changes. We’ll work closely with you to create your perfect Ireland Tour.
- Once the itinerary is finalised and you are happy with the proposal, we require a 10% deposit payment to secure the dates for you. The balance is payable latest 8 weeks before the start of the multi-day tour.
- We’d be delighted make the arrangements for our accommodations. We can include the accommodation rates in your total tour price, or on some occasions the hotels or B&B’s will accept payment upon arrival. If you prefer to organise your own accommodation you are welcome to do so, and we’d be happy to offer suggestions!
Get A Quote - Tailormade Multiday Tour
To make a booking and guarantee your vehicle of choice for your Multi-day Private Tour a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total price is required upon reservation. The balance is payable latest 8 weeks before the start of the multi-day tour.
Cancellations must be made in writing to info@kerryexperiencetours.ie and will not be valid until confirmed to you in writing (email) by Kerry Experience Tours.
The cancellation policy for Multi-day Private Tours is as follows:
Cancellations made at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of the multi-day tour are free of charge, except the 10% deposit payment which remains non-refundable.
Cancellations made between 8 and 4 weeks before the start date of the multi-day tour are entitled to a refund of 50% of the balance payment; the deposit payment remains non-refundable.
Cancellations of multi-day tours made within 4 weeks prior to the start of the tour are non-refundable.
Once your itinerary is designed and your travel dates are confirmed, your accommodations can be booked. We’d be delighted make the arrangements for you. We can include the accommodation rates in your total tour price, or on some occasions the hotels or B&B’s will accept payment upon arrival. If you prefer to organise your own accommodation you are welcome to do so, and we’d be happy to offer suggestions!
On your Tour
We advise to wear layers as the weather can change during the day. Do wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your phone or camera, a (rain) jacket, and a usb cord or battery pack. If you tend to get motion sickness please do bring some tablets (non-drowsy) as the roads in Ireland can be windy!
Depending on the weather, we will bring provide one or more of the following items: Bottled water, umbrellas, blankets, towels for unexpected paddles in the Atlantic.
Other items we’d advise to bring on your trip to Ireland are an adapter, hiking shoes for longer walks, sunblock, swim wear, bug repellent, warm fleece or jacket, hat, waterproof jacket, and a reusable water bottle.
All items of a personal nature (including food, drinks and accommodation) and all admission fees where applicable are not included in the tour price and must be paid for by the participant.
You can also email us or send an enquiry with any questions you may have!
