It is our aim to make booking an Ireland Wild Escapes experience
as straightforward as possible.

We have therefore compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions, which cover everything from how to book your Ireland Wild Escapes tour, to the latest Covid advice.

Our clients trust us with their Wild Atlantic Way tours, activities and experiences time and time again because they value our expert knowledge and they trust us implicitly to organise an unforgettable, authentic experience in Ireland.

It is so easy to book your Wild Atlantic Way tour with us, though you may have some questions before you click to purchase. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of our guests’ most frequently asked questions (FAQ).

If you cannot find the answer to your question below, please get in touch with us by telephone on +353 95 49052 or email, hello@wildescapes.ie.

Covid 19 / Coronavirus Ireland – FAQ and Latest Updates

Where can I find the latest travel advice when coming to Ireland?

For the latest travel advice when coming to Ireland, please visit the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

What authorities are Ireland Wild Escapes looking towards for advice?

Ireland Wild Escapes is following the advice issued by the recommended national and international bodies. They are as follows:

HSE Ireland (the Health Service Executive of Ireland)

The World Health Organisation (WHO)

Is Ireland Wild Escapes safety protocols approved by an authoritative body?

Ireland Wild Escapes has signed up and been approved by the national tourism authority, Fáilte Ireland, for the COVID-19 Safety Charter, which is an Irish government-endorsed initiative to reinforce confidence for domestic and overseas visitors in Ireland https://irelandwildescapes.ie/covid-19-safety-charter

What is the EU Covid digital certificate and how does it work? Will I need one?

  • The EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is proof (in digital or paper format) that you have either:
    – been vaccinated against COVID-19 or
    received a negative COVID-19 test result or
    recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3a698-eu-digital-covid-certificate/#travel-to-ireland

General Questions About Our Authentic Irish Experiences

What is the best time to travel to Ireland?

t’s always a good time to travel to Ireland! Our summers months are May to September, with peak season being July and August

How can I book my Wild Atlantic Way adventure?

Very easily and quickly! All in 3 simple clicks:

  1. Choose an experience (or a couple of experiences) on our website in the locations or destinations you will be visiting in Ireland; 
  2. select the day and time that suits you, fill in the number of people and proceed to checkout, answering any questions that may be required;
  3. Fill in your contact and payment details and pay! All done. 

You will receive an instant confirmation email with a ticket/voucher with the booking 

details, meet point directions and location code, contact details, what to bring and cancellation details as well as a copy of your payment invoice.

Can I book online?

Of course! Please see above step-by-step instructions on how to book your Unforgettable Wild Atlantic Way tour with Wild Atlantic Escapes.

 

The process is extremely straightforward. You will receive an instant confirmation email with a ticket/voucher with the booking details, meet point directions and location code, contact details, what to bring and cancellation details as well as a copy of your payment invoice. Please read this information carefully and have it to hand on the day of the tour.

Do I need to book in advance?

It is always best to book as soon as you can, to ensure availability on your preferred date. The later you leave it, the greater the risk your chosen experience will be booked out. Most Wild Atlantic Way experiences need to be booked more than 24 hours beforehand, so don’t leave it too late!

Are all tours guided or self-guided?

Please check the details of the experiences you wish to book, it will advise if the tour is guided or an independent /self-guided tour.

What kind of experiences do you offer?

All kinds of amazing, authentic and immersive things to do, covering the whole of Ireland, including the Wild Atlantic Way [link to: https://irelandwildescapes.ie/wild-atlantic-way/]. Our authentic Ireland tours can loosely be organised according to the following categories:

 

  • CULTURE & LEISURE: fascinating local history, heritage, culture, traditional Irish music, language & dance, islands, festivals, castles, wildlife & ecology, gourmet, creative arts, storytelling, interpreted by local Irish guides.
  • WALKING:  guided or self-guided walking, trekking or hiking on beaches, bogs, islands, hills & mountains, with varying walking grades and routes.
  • CYCLING: pedal bikes, electric bikes & mountain bikes (off-road only) are available for all cycling enthusiasts.
  • ANGLING: fresh water and deep-sea angling. Freshwater fishing includes fly fishing for wild salmon, sea & brown trout and coarse fishing for pike, roach & perch. Deep-sea angling includes reef, shark & bluefin tuna fishing.

ADVENTURE – Choose one or more of our many soft adventures to thrill your soul! Soft adventure – Kayaking, beach horse riding, archery, clay pigeon shooting, surfing, coasteering, stand up paddle boarding, zip wire to name a few!

How long are your tours?

Each individual experience page contains details of the duration of the tour/activity/experience.

Where are your tours based?

Again, these details are provided on the individual tour pages. It will advise on the exact location of the tour and show you a location map of the experience, too. The voucher (ticket) you will receive via email after booking, will detail everything you need to know – meet point, directions and location code, contact details, what to bring and cancellation terms. Please read this information carefully and have it to hand on the day of the tour.

Where do we meet?

Please see above. We strongly advise that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour start time to meet your guide and gear up if required.

How do I get there?

We provide specific information on the meeting point, as required. If you are still not sure where you are supposed to be and when, please contact us [link to: https://irelandwildescapes.ie/contact-us/].

What do I need to bring?

Again, if you need to bring anything specific along on your Wild Atlantic Way activity, tour or experience, we will advise both on the tour landing page and on the voucher sent to you via email at the time of booking. Please check this information carefully before you set out.

What are the minimum and maximum group size on your tours?

We provide as much information as is available on the individual Wild Atlantic tour pages, including the minimum and a maximum number of people permitted for each experience.

What if it is raining or the weather is bad?

This is Ireland, so you must expect a bit of rain! It will be over in a few minutes and then you will see the rainbows. We go out in all weather and ask you to dress appropriately, as it is fairly common to see four seasons in one hour. Please bring warm, layered, wind and rainproof gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen too! 

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing” – Alfred Wainwright 

What age do children have to be to go on a tour?

Please check the details of the experiences you wish to book, it will advise exactly what age children have to be for each experience. Generally for most activities the age is from 8 years and up.

Cancellations & Refunds

What happens if I cancel?

t’s always a good time to travel to Ireland! Our summers months are May to September, with peak season being July and August

How can I book my Wild Atlantic Way adventure?

Very easily and quickly! All in 3 simple clicks:

  1. Choose an experience (or a couple of experiences) on our website in the locations or destinations you will be visiting in Ireland; 
  2. select the day and time that suits you, fill in the number of people and proceed to checkout, answering any questions that may be required;
  3. Fill in your contact and payment details and pay! All done. 

You will receive an instant confirmation email with a ticket/voucher with the booking 

details, meet point directions and location code, contact details, what to bring and cancellation details as well as a copy of your payment invoice.

Gift Vouchers or Cards

What happens if I cancel?

The process is incredibly simple:

  1. Decide how much you wish to spend – our Gift Cards can be any value and come in denominations of €20, €50 and €100.
  2. Pick someone who deserves an amazing Ireland Wild Escapes experience. Don’t worry about expiry dates; our Gift Cards are valid for 3 years.
  3. Buy the voucher on our Gift Card page, and give the experience of a lifetime!
  4. The recipient will be able to use the Gift Card to buy an experience through the website, by applying the unique Gift Card code at checkout. If there is money left after using the Gift Card, the code will remain valid until the balance is zero. 

For more information, visit: https://irelandwildescapes.ie/gift-cards

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