Booking a day tour from Dublin online can be difficult, with so many companies running tours to Wicklow Glendalough, Trim Castle , Newgrange & Knowth. Where do you start. Below are a couple of questions answered which might assist you in making an informed choice. Book the very best day tours from Dublin
1. Its a day tour perhaps this is the first consideration,you dont want to be stuck on a bus from 7am - 7:30pm. There are spectacular sights within easy reach of Dublin city, which will allow you plenty of time to explore the area, in a relaxed,informal setting.
2. Air-conditioned vehicle is a must have, in general mini van in the USA/CANADA etc are 9 seats, comfortable, and high specifications. This will not be the case in Dublin. You can end up on 16 seater Ford Transit vans, with no air conditioning,small windows,with restricted views,simply no creature comforts.
3. Brochures and online information regarding the routes taken, in general all of the tour companies run the same route, there are however some simple questions you might consider before making that booking.If they say they go to a waterfall, ask which one ?there are only two in Wicklow Glenmacnass waterfall, Powerscourt waterfall. If they advertise Avoca Hand weavers, ask if it is a shop, or the actual Avoca Hand weavers 1723 with guided tour of the original mill they are advertising.To be honest if they are reluctant, to indicate clearly were they are going dont book it.
4. You will read lots of reviews, sometimes quite innocent passenger reviews "the small bus goes were the big buses dont go"its true .......... however quick recap ...... Small van in Ireland 16 seats as mentioned above, mini coach 24 - 30 seats air conditioned tour spec, 30 - 40 seats Midi coach air-conditioned tour spec (these vehicles all go to the places the big buses dont go) You now have to choose what level of comfort you require.
5. Special offers be aware be very aware! city tour plus Wicklow tour at a special offer price "ah sure you could end up on a double decker bus with 75 seats,no chance of traveling through the Sally Gap, or the Military road which is wide enough only for one vehicle and was constructed in 1798, no visit to the spectacular Guinness lake.....its just not worth it.
Finally if you leave it till you arrive seats are booked out, and you have then to deal with the hotel, hostel staff, perhaps its commission, commission, time you know the way that works (tour paying the most commission wins) What about you the most important person in all of this well, ask the right questions, become an independent traveler. For more information regarding day tours from Dublin, Ireland visit www.daytoursunplugged.ie
Looking forward to seeing you all on tour shortly
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