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The West Coast Explorer - Rabbie's Small Group Tours

The West Coast Explorer Tour is a compact three day tour introducing some of Ireland’s highlights and tucked away treasures. Passengers visit some of the country’s many wonders, such as the Cliffs of Moher and Galway City.

Venture to some of Ireland's famous beauty spots over the three days including the Burren, a region of environmental and archaeological interest. Visit the Cliffs of Moher which soar 214 metres above the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The accompanying guide will supply visitors with all the background information they need.

After enjoying the sights of Galway Bay, explore Galway City with its variety of food and traditional pubs. Travel on to Kylemore Abbey, a neo gothic building steeped in history, and Connemara National Park. Take in the vistas and witness abundant wildlife within the park, from the towering peaks of the Twelve Bens to the panoramic Sky Road. On the return journey to Dublin, visit Clonmacnoise, a 1,500 year old abbey associated with Ireland’s golden age of learning. Finally, stop in Kilbeggan Distillery, reputed to be the oldest licensed distillery on Earth, it offers something for both history buffs and beverage connoisseurs.

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5-Day Northern Ireland and Atlantic Coast Small-Group Tour from Dublin

Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Hotel and Ticket

3-Day West Coast Explorer from Dublin Including Admission

3-Day Dingle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way Small-Group Tour from Dublin

3-Day Discover Northern Ireland Small-Group Tour from Dublin

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In luxury mini-coaches, Rabbie's expert guides lead you through the must-see sights of Ireland. You explore the epic natural wonders, cute traditional villages, and ancient castles. And on all tours, you learn from the best storytellers, explore in small groups of 16 passengers or less, support local communities, enjoy guaranteed departures, and get a guaranteed experience. Small groups mean you can discover the real country, get off the beaten track and onto the back roads where other tours cannot go. Touring with no more than 16 passengers gives you more. More personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an all-round memorable experience. …

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Rabbie's West Coast Explorer - 3 day tour Review  (13 - 15 SEP 2019) (and Rabbie's Boyne Valley (16 Sep2019) For starters we were visiting Ireland for the first time and normally we do not do tours.  This being said since we were a blank sheet of paper of what makes Ireland special we opted to do the Rabbis West Coast explorer tour.  We were more that smitten with the experience.  Our tour guide Shamus was a unending resource of inspiring Irish narrative on not only the sites we were taking in, but on all things engaging about the Irish culture and well Ireland itself.  We discovered the most spectacular sites from Fiords, to Ruins and landscape vistas that took your breath away.  Not only did we enjoy the The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher - evenings in Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park,  Clonmacnoise - and a Distillery tour, Shamus through in many other places that were never listed on the tour guide! All this was done with such ease and laid back style by our amazing tour guide and never rushing us to "...be back on the bus by..." edicts!  If you like me have a wonderment about history, ruins, spirituality great food choices or just plain every day life, this is the tour for you!    You can't beat the priced and will not ever regret it! We will be back to Ireland because of Rabbies and when we get back to Scotland will check them out there as well.

We've done a few tours with Rabbie's and have never been disappointed! Most recently we did the 5 day Northern Ireland tour with Dave Brown. We couldn't have had a better guide and the itenary included everything I wanted to see. The small group tour was a plus too. Our other experiences 3 years ago were a tour to the Lake District from London and other tours based out of London

If I could possibly give Rabbie's an infinite number of stars, I would! If you are reading this and considering a trip with a bus tour, I'm telling you, look no further. And in the event that England were to take back control of Ireland, it should be for one reason alone: the knighting of our guide, Sir Patrick Foley... My wife and I had recently taken the five-day Escape to the West tour leaving from Dublin as part of our honeymoon. We had never been on any type of guided, multi-day bus tour, and I had no idea what to expect, as well as a personal desire to not have our honeymoon be on what could be deemed a 'forced march.' It was anything but, and every single aspect of the tour was made as accommodating, and as worry-free as could potentially be. Patrick represented the company with esteem and grace, a man that the Blarney Stone itself should get up and kiss to raise its own eloquence, with a heart that would make the Skellig Islands jealous. The tour itself was set up to near perfection, with plenty of stops for drinks, food, bathroom breaks, and of course, beautiful, unforgettable Irish sights...all with an absolute astounding amount of information and history from Patrick. But of all the sights seen and things done, I think the one thing I didn't expect or know I needed to take back to the states was what Patrick brought to the proverbial pub table...an Irish spirit that made me remember I needed to go home and take more pride in the places and people around me, have a larger sense of community, a bigger presence around my family, laugh more often and laugh at myself, and sing without care (his voice is much better than he lets on, and I have video to prove it). Thank you Rabbies, I have no doubt all of your tours are as wonderful, and I intend to do it again. And thank you to Patrick, who I intend to make my own part of the world better for.

Our five-day tour of Ireland's Southwest was the highlight of our trip to Ireland and Scotland. Our guide and driver, Liam was excellent and incredibly knowledgable about everything Ireland. He also did an outstanding job responding to everyone's requests and making sure the needs of the entire group were taken into account at each decision point. Southwest Ireland was gorgeous and we particularly appreciated Liam introducing us to some of the local people. A great, truly memorable experience.

I had a great time in Ireland with many thanks to my tour guide Patrick. Since I am almost 70 years old, I have trouble walking. He made sure that I did not trip or fall and his concern was genuine. He was humorous and had a fine singing voice. There was never a dull moment. There were 4 of us sisters, varying in age from 65 to 74. We all agreed that Patrick was the most sincere and helpful person we had ever met. He gave us plenty of restroom breaks, was punctual, and always parked closest to our destination. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the landmarks. Everything he did catered to the comfort of his riders. He was a safe driver too. We will recommend him to all our friends. Our vacation would not be complete without him. He definitely deserves a raise.

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5-Day Northern Ireland and Atlantic Coast Small-Group Tour from Dublin

Dublin to South West 5 Day Small-Group Tour with Hotel and Ticket

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3-Day West Coast Explorer Small-Group Tour from Dublin

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• Walk the great cliff trails of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher
• See Dunguaire Castle & explore the Burren National Park
• Stay in Galway City & sample whisky at Locke’s Distillery
• Admire the Kylemore Abbey and its romantic gardens
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Rabbie’s small group tours are driven by curiosity and guided by storytellers. We find the stories that go deeper and live longer in travellers' minds. On our journeys, everyone’s hungry for the little-known or just-happened, and we can go after them: no track too small, too trodden or obscure. No need for scripts, because our guides know places like the back of their hand.

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• Overall Rating Excellent 4.7
• Itinerary Excellent 4.6
• Guide Excellent 4.7
• Transport Excellent 4.8
• Accommodation Excellent 4.4
• Food Excellent 4.5
• Tour Operator Rabbie’s Small Group Tours 4.7
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• A Anonymous · 10th April 2024 This was our first tour with Rabbies and we had an excellent experience with the tour. Our tour guide, Dan was exceptional. Dan was not only kind, good humored and accommodating, but has an incredible wealth of knowledge. His thoroughness of the Irish... Show more Trip date: April 2024

• EP Elizabeth · 4th June 2023 We had an amazing time on our tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the experience very personal. She was an amazing source of information and very personable. I loved that this tour took us to some of the main attractions in Western Ireland,... Show more Trip date: April 2023

• LS Linda · 19th August 2022 This tour and our driver/guide made this a trip of a lifetime with breathtaking vistas and sites. Our hotel was nice however I would have preferred staying right in Galway, we were too far in the outskirts. Trip date: August 2022
• PT Pauline · 20th July 2022 Excellent guide and excellent vehicle Trip date: July 2022

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• August 2024
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• Sunday 19 May, 2024 Tuesday 21 May, 2024 English Sold Out €672 See Similar Tours For These Dates
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The maximum group size is 16 people. Small groups mean you can discover the real country and get off the beaten track where other tours cannot go.

The tour generally starts from opposite the Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin. (Please note this is subject to change)

Your tour includes accommodation with breakfast. Choose either B&B or Hotel accommodation in a twin or double room for two people, or a single room for one person. B&Bs (Bed & Breakfasts): B&Bs or guesthouses are usually smaller than hotels and provide a good quality, homely setting. The showering and toilet facilities are private, and breakfast is included in the price. Hotels: Hotels usually have a bar or restaurant and provide evening meals. Breakfast is included in the price.

If you are a solo traveller there is a compulsory single supplement which is an additional cost to the tour cost, unfortunately, it is not possible to share a room with another traveller on this tour. To add the single supplement you can do this by selecting the rooming option on the booking page after you have chosen the departure you are interested in.

The optional excursions for this tour are: Clonmacnoise Monastery - 8.00 €; Kylemore Abbey – 13.00 €; Locke’s Distillery – 14.00 € Please be advised that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

Passengers are restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items. Unfortunately, Rabbies are unable to store excess luggage, but nearby train and bus stations may have storage facilities for you to use.

Travel insurance is not included in the tour price however it is recommended to take out travel insurance before your trip. TourRadar has partnered with WorldNomads.com to make it simple and easy to book travel insurance, to get a quote or to buy online please see the following link - https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

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• Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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• For any tour departing before 9th July 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 9th July 2024, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Rabbie’s Small Group Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
• Some departure dates and prices may vary and Rabbie’s Small Group Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
• The following cards are accepted for "Rabbie’s Small Group Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
• Insurance Unless otherwise mentioned, TourRadar does not provide travel insurance. We do however recommend purchasing it through our tried and trusted partner, World Travel Nomads .
• Accessibility Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team , who are ready and waiting to help you.
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