From the moment we were picked up by our driver and tour guide, Mark D., we were well taken care of. It was apparent at every stage of the tour that our safety, comfort and enjoyment was of paramount importance to Mark. He answered all our questions, offered local insight and remained cheerful and personable, even laughing at my jokes. The pace of the tour was just right. Mark often would check in and give us choices for things like breaks for food and restrooms. The itinerary was a nice blend of natural beautiful sights and local history. Cliffs, castles, waterfalls, local walking tours, sheep herding demonstration with border collies, biking the Aran Islands (choose the e-bike, you will thank me), ferry rides, shopping, and great food were all part of our 10 day tour. My wife has bad knees, so some of the walking requirements pushed her to the limit, in some cases, she would stop part way. There are some physical demands, but that is the nature of the geography and how one gets to the best sights. The mid sized Mercedes coach was well equipped and comfortable. Many of the roads are windy, undulating and bumpy, but our driver was a pro. He kept his headset on to give updates on what we were seeing and to answer questions. The accommodations ranged from modern and spacious to cosy and quirky. Breakfast was excellent at each stop. You should find choices to suit your appetite. You will not leave hungry. Lunch stops ranged from quaint cafes with home baked scones and Espresso to carriageway service stops with multiple fast food choices. Come suppertime, Mark would post half a dozen pub and restaurant choices on the group WhatsApp chat. Also a great way for us to share photos with the group and confirm times for leaving, meeting, etc. This trip was well worth the time and reasonable cost. Beautiful island and gracious people. Highly recommended.
