I thoroughly enjoyed the 7 day Ultimate Atlantic Adventure tour. The drivers/guides were fun, friendly, and extremely helpful. The natural sites/attractions we visited were incredibly beautiful, and the staff did a great job planning our arrival at each one so that we weren't there at times when there were mobs of other people. The towns we stopped in were charming and very welcoming, and each one had absolutely fabulous food. The hiking and e-biking that this tour included was, I think, a sort of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really experience the beauty and nature of Ireland. I felt very safe and taken care of on this trip, and I would not hesitate to take another trip with this company.
I would give more than 5 stars if I could! Lee is an extraordinary guide. He has an obvious love of local history and culture and enjoys sharing it with others. He somehow manages to give every member of the group personal attention and does everything in his power to make it the best trip imaginable for each. He timed our visit to big attractions to beat the crowds. It's Ireland, so the weather does not always cooperate, but he was always one step ahead of the weather and able to adjust the itinerary accordingly. We also had a great group of people on the tour from all over the U.S. and Australia. It was my first solo trip, so I was not sure what to expect. I had a great time and hope to go back some day.
It was a fun time with a very friendly & at times hysterical group , Anthony our guide & driver would join in . He’s very knowledgeable & passionate about his work , full of history/ jokes & stories for all of us which is so endearing.
Would I recommend this 13 day experience with IET?
YES.
Lee goes above & beyond as a tour guide - has formed good relationships with accommodation & service providers along the way & as such is greeted warmly everywhere he goes .
It was an absolutely wonderful time touring Ireland for 10 days in the sunshine, a great ‘taste’ to form a longer self tour at another time.
Lee helped a person in our group find her ancestral home & stopped for a photo opportunity & a little moment for reflection.
‘Mr google’ - knows so much about all the places we went & could answer all manner of questions.
I travelled solo on this trip & he always checked I was okay with my luggage - I had made sure I was able to carry what I had, but appreciated his assistance.
Accommodation was mostly B & Bs located close walking distance to the town we were staying in. Often a few stairs to get to your room.
Lee would do a loop of each new destination town & give us suggestions of eating places, live music, activities etc
When people on our tour sadly became ill this was managed exceptionally well.
Lee’s personal stories & general high energy kept everyone bouncing through the day.
Our group was an extremely lovely group of people & we would gather to have a drink & dine together.
We were blessed with amazing sunny weather & warm days.
Ireland is a beautiful country to be exploring.
This was my first time ‘touring’ & I seemed to have completely lucked in with Lee & my fellow travellers.
Buses are clean & well maintained.
Lee is an experienced driver & can park the bus quickly & efficiently in the tightest of spots.
Highly rate Irish experience tours.
The travel App is terrific to get all the Day to Day information.
So many wonderful highlights & experiences along the way.
If you're booking, read carefully the suggested age group & the pace of the tour. When you travel pack your happy face, so everyone enjoys the tour.