Enough can't be said about how wonderful every single detail of the trip was, especially the part where I didn't have to do anything except pay for the trip and figure out what I wanted for dinner! This was the most relaxed I've ever been on a trip because I wasn't worried about all those pesky details, nor driving on the "wrong" side of the road :-) Jason (our Driftwood guide), the amenities, our co-travelers, and Ireland itself were all fantastic and I would 100% do this again and recommend it to others!

This was my second tour with Vagabond, and I couldn’t have been happier with everything!! Our guide, Shane, was knowledgeable and so personable. The trip itself was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfectly planned out for us, from our outings to where we slept each night. I HIGHLY recommend Vagabond/Driftwood Tours!!!

What a memorable tour of Ireland, thanks to Vagabond Tours and our great guide, Paddy! We took the 11-day Driftwood tour that focused on Irish culture & history, castles, gardens and spectacular scenery. The staff at Vagabond were so helpful in preparing us for the trip and the itinerary included well-known sites as well as hidden gems that we would have missed had we traveled on our own. Clearly much thought has been given to planning the tours, down to timely ‘rest’ stops, traditional music as we drove, restaurant recommendations, and shopping tips. The Black Cab tour of Belfast was enlightening and the visit to Bridgette & Seamus's sheep farm where we fed baby sheep and held baby goats was great fun. The accommodations were of good quality and the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. And we were fortunate to have an interesting group of fellow travelers with us. We have done a fair amount of European traveling, planning our own trips. Vagabond has won us over to the small group tour experience and we would highly recommend Vagabond Tours to friends and others. Slainte!

Wonderful adventure actively seeing and experiencing a lot of Ireland. Our tour guide/driver was a wealth of knowledge and energy. Accommodations, food, tours within the tour, and flexibility enhanced the experience.

I went with my two adult son's and 2 friends. We met wonderful people on the bus from Philly and Omaha.  First, I'd like to thank our beautiful and fun tour guide, Roisin. She was the heart of the tour.  She brought us all together as a group. Roisin  was an excellent driver who took us to off the path places.  She was a wealth of knowledge in Irish history, so we learned a lot.  I felt safe and cared for during this trip.   Next was the amazing scenery and stops.  We saw and experienced Ireland in a way I didn't expect.  The music sessions, Rosin's fiddle, flute and piano playing was a welcome bonus.  The bus was comfortable took lots of comfort stops.  The hotels and B&B's we stayed in were all great.   I enjoyed the  nice breakfasts before taking off for the day.   For me and my son's it was a trip of a lifetime. Amazingly, I can't think of a thing to complain about. It was perfect!  I'm thinking of coming back one day for the music tour.   Thank's Rosin and Vagabond. 

We started with high expectations and somehow Vagabond exceeded them. Our driver/guide Lisa was the perfect to shepherd us around Ireland. From the guest perspective it all ran smoothly and we saw things and had adventure's that you wouldn't have on your own. Vagabond is a superior company, you wont be disappointed.

This company is one of the BEST that I have ever had the opportunity to travel with.. 5 Stars! Firstly, their itinerary traveled the parameter of the entire Ireland. We saw everything that you would want to when you think of Ireland. Giants Causeway, Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, etc etc etc. We learned SOO much from our guide, Jason. He was so knowledgeable about the places we visited, the history of the country and he always gave us tips in each and every community we visited about the best places to shop and to eat - and of course which pubs served the best Pints and had the best Traditional Irish Music. The accommodation's they set up for us along the way were ALL amazing and the vehicle that we spent 11 days in was more that comfortable for all 14 guests onboard. This Vagabond tour well exceeded my expectations and I would recommended it to ANYONE who is thinking about going to Ireland.. Maybe if you are lucky enough, you will get Jason as your guide as well - but I am sure all of the staff with this company are amazing.

The Vagabond Team was exceptional from our first email inquiry through the last hour of our tour. Their thoughtful, detailed planning for the itinerary and accommodations ensured the entire trip was immensely enjoyable. The person who made our trip come to life was our remarkable guide Paddy Fahy. His obvious passion for Ireland, deep knowledge of the history, incredible driving skills!, and upbeat engaging personality made this trip of a lifetime for us. Thank you Paddy and Vagabond, it will be difficult for us to meet this high standard in future travel!

My wife found Vagabond when doing her usual in-depth research for our first trip to Europe. Ireland was our dream trip and Vagabond/Driftwood made our dream come true. Our guide Paddy Fahy was super---knowledgeable, friendly, caring, professional. The eleven days was just right, and too short. We lucked out with generally good weather and our whole group was great, excellent traveling companions. A couple of the stops were full of tourists (yes, I know) but we understand that they have to be on any Ireland tour. But a lot of other stops were amazing and kind of out of the way. I do believe one advantage we had was that we were on one of those ginormous 50+ passenger buses, so we could take backroads and byways. We could not ask for a better experience in all aspects of our tour. Thanks so very much from this rookie traveler (no longer a rookie to Europe!).

What a fantastic experience! The van of 15 travelers was a perfect size to see the most possible. We enjoyed our guide, Brian Murphy, as he led us around the country seeing castles, coasts, and cliffs! The accommodations were first class. Thank you, Vagabond, for a memorable experience!

15 family members filled the bus for our Wild Atlantic Way 8 day tour! Brian was the best guide! He was professional, fun, and flexible. Nothing seemed to bother him. We saw lots of castles, beautiful gardens, award-winning sheep-herding, fantastic coastline views, historical sites and listened to traditional Irish music. It was the trip of a lifetime for our family. Thank you, Vagabond Tours!

Paddy was our informative, compassionate, thoughtful, funny guide, full of stories. The trip exceeded our expectations. I had been to Ireland before, about 40 years ago, in our own car. Traveling in comfort with such a wonderful guide and only 13 other passengers got us into places I had never even dreamed about. The cliffs, megalithic sites, food suggestions, shopping and pub opportunities, as well as down time if needed were outstanding. There were choices, so everyone in our group could have the trip of a lifetime!

Our trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Our tour guide Tomas made the trip educational and fun, we listened to some great stories and music (and he delivered the perfect amount of information and quiet time). He made sure everyone's needs were satisfied and really tried to maximize our experiences based on weather and the groups interests. The hikes were all spectacular and the visit to the Kilkee Cliffs and squeezing in some time to do the coastal walk was a favorite.

We were on the 11-Day Discover Ireland Tour that started early in July. The staff at Vagabond/Driftwood were always very friendly and very helpful! Our initial airline flight (that we booked on our own) was cancelled and we were rebooked for the next day. This meant we were going to miss the initial pickup at the hotel for the start of our tour. When I called Vagabond and explained the situation they were able to assist me by providing information and links to the bus service from the airport to Cork and contact information for our first hotel stop. The Hotel Manager (Neil) was very helpful in finding the taxi service and coordinating our pick up at Cork so that we could link back up with our tour with a minimal loss of time. There were 4 of us with large suit cases and Neil was able to get us a van, which was already waiting for us when we got off the bus. The start of our trip could have been so much worse if it wasn't for the help of Vagabond. Once we joined the tour, our guide (Brian Murphy) was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable of not only the places we were visiting but also took us to locations that were off of the main touristy locations. We were able to get a better appreciation for the history, scenery and friendly people of Ireland. Brian was always checking in with the people on the bus to see if there were any concerns or questions. He was a very careful and a conscientious driver. Brian maneuvered our bus expertly on some of the "2 Lane" roads that would have been tight for rickshaws to pass. Brian was very friendly and caring, making sure that everyone was OK and having a good time. He even took steps to make unscheduled restroom breaks when needed. We were on the 'small group tour' and had 15 people on our bus. The hotels that were booked for our trip were of a higher quality than expected. We really enjoyed staying at the Mount Falcon Estate Hotel and wished that we could have spent another day there. I would highly recommend Vagabond and especially Brian Murphy, for a tour of Ireland.

This was my 2nd tour with Vagabond, last year I did the 12 day Adventure Tour which was amazing. This year I wanted to see and learn more about Northern Ireland and did the 7 Day Magnetic North Tour. It was a small group, just 3 of us and our wonderful guide Conor is a "walking encyclopedia" when it comes to Ireland. I loved hearing the history, the legends, and stories being told by Conor in such a passionate manner. He is an excellent tour guide and a true asset to Vagabond. He was always checking to make sure we were having fun and enjoying our hotels. Even though the weather was a little unpredictable, we managed to hike, ride horses, and bike our way thru the wind and rain. It was all great fun and we all came away learning so much more than expected. I am hoping to come back next year to explore the Southern part and choosing Vagabond with exceptional guides is the only way to see the true Ireland.