Frequently Asked Questions

It's a good question and an easy answer that we hope you'll like. Anyone who doesn't want to be on a great big coach tour, stuck in lines for the toilets and dragged from gift shop to gift shop.

Wolfhound is a mixed activity adventure of Ireland for all ages. The youngest we have guided around Ireland is two and a half, the eldest so far eighty-five.

Wolfhound is for anyone who wants to get their teeth in to the local history, politics, myths and legends and wildlife and get some fresh air and fun along the way. Lots of activity and lots to discover from ancient castles and tombs to stone circles and hidden villages.

You'll explore more of Ireland on a Wolfhound adventure.

At Wolfhound we are small group specialists. Our maximum group size is 16.

Other companies promise this but often you may find that you are on a multi-vehicle trip so every time you stop your group size is doubled. With Wolfhound small group size means small group size – so there.

Wolfhound is a family friendly adventure and is for adventure travellers of all ages. Our tours are designed to be flexible and our skill (after years of touring experience) is to tailor-make each adventure to our clients' needs. We can add everything from leprechaun hunting, rainbow chasing to visiting local artists or shopping for crystal.

A large part of the experience of Wolfhound is to make the country, the culture and the landscape come alive for you through music and storytelling. There's music and stories for all ages!

Of course. Our small-group sizes make it ideal for independent travellers. You'll meet like-minded travellers eager to explore and make interesting new friends from around the world.

There is a single supplement on accommodation. But not on the tour price itself.

The supplement varies for each of our adventures. Wolfhound (with your permission) will try to make twin rooms available to same sex single travelers where available. However if you prefer your privacy that's fine too.

Single rooms are becoming harder to get however so please email with Wolfhound about this prior to booking.

No. Wolfhound is a mixed activity adventure. You can hike, kayak, horse-ride and even take a surf lesson if you wish.

What makes Wolfhound special is that we can include some or all of the above.

If you are interested in riding a bike while on tour you can rent a bike from a local bike operator during your own free time and not organised by Wolfhound. For example .. (weather permitting) on the 6 Day Southwest trip, in Dingle or in Killarney National Park. Some trips no one goes bike riding .. other trips some do. In general though, a Wolfhound trip is more hikey than bikey.

Every day on tour will include some short hiking and other optional activities if you wish. But Wolfhound is also about the poetry, music, history, wildlife, heritage and culture of Ireland.

At Wolfhound we know that you want to be out in the air as much as possible so each day will include some activity.

We aim to get a hike and a bit of excercise in on each day but this may vary should you decide to surf or horse-ride or take a boat trip on any given day. But either way you'll sleep well each night after your daily adventures rounded off with local cuisine and perhaps a creamy pint by a turf fire. Awesome.

Bear in mind though that it's your adventure and your holiday too. So we won't be cracking any whips!

If you choose a hiking option during it'll generally be on fairly flat or gently undulating terrain and if you'd rather not hike your guide will be happy to suggest an alternative for you, whether that's sitting on a stone wall, reading a book or simply taking a shorter stroll.

The prices quoted include a fully-escorted Wolfhound adventure for the duration of your adventure. Usually 6 Days.

The full attention of your 100% Irish guide. All on-tour accommodation. All on tour breakfasts. All hikes are included. Other activities such as boat trips, surfing or horse-riding and certain entrance fees to attractions are not included.

Wolfhound will secure a place for you on receipt of a 15% deposit. The balance needs to be paid no later than 45 days before departure date.

Yes Absolutely. Definitely. 100%.

As is stated in the Terms and Conditions, Wolfhound recommends that our passengers purchase their own comprehensive travel insurance which also covers you for activities before traveling.

Due to the pandemic it is also recommended that your insurance policy covers COVID-related cancellations, quarantine, hospitalization expenses etc.

Wolfhound offers you the Wolfhound Guarantee.

If your booking is confirmed by us, then you travel. We've never cancelled!

(Apart from due to public health guidance during 2020 and ‘21.)

A big part of what makes Wolfhound the best way to explore more of Ireland is that we have put great effort into sourcing the finest quality bed and breakfasts and small locally owned hotels as our overnights.

Each night there are great eating options and traditional Irish pubs and local music most nights.

All bedrooms have private bathrooms, TV and tea and coffee facilities. All of the accommodations have free wifi, if not in your room then at reception.

We meet at the front door of Jury's Inn Hotel at Christchurch, directly opposite Christchurch Cathedral. It might good idea to stay here on the night before the tour. It's centrally located and front rooms have a breathtaking view of the cathedral.

You'll be a stone's throw from Temple Bar (but away from the noise during the night), and you'll be equidistant from Trinity College and The Guinness Storehouse. If you stay elsewhere, you can always take a stroll up to the cathedral the night before departure to get your bearings.

On our return to Dublin we drop off once more at Christchurch.

If you have booked a private adventure and are staying on the North of the city or near the airport we'll be happy to drop you to your hotel door if thats possible.

However due to driving hours regulations sometimes you may be faster catching a cab from the drop off point if your Wolfhound driver has to take a 45 minute rest break to stay legally compliant.

There's so much choice in Dublin from quaint townhouse B+B's to stylish modern hotels. Bear in mind if you're thinking of booking in the heart of Temple Bar that it can get noisy at night so bring your ear plugs. Also Dublin is a busy tourist hub these days and especially at festival times or for large concerts or big sporting occasions.

There are many new Hotels in Dublin now, but it's still essential to book well in advance.

Hotels
Ireland Hotels
Jury’s Inn Christchurch (centrally located & close to our departure point)
Harding Hotel (just beside Christchurch Cathedral)
The Central Hotel
Brooks Hotel
Paramount Hotel
Morisson Hotel
Howth - The King Sitric

There are plenty of taxis which should cost about €25-30, or you can get a bus for €10-15.

The Aircoach bus service leaves from outside the airport every 20 minutes and drops you off in the city centre or there is another service called 747 Airport Express.

As Ireland is the friendliest country in the world if you let your driver know where you are staying they should give you plenty of notice and may even drop you at the door!

That's a tough one to answer.

It really depends what you are after yourself but each of our adventures features places that will stay with you forever, whether it's the monastery of Skellig Michael on our Southwest 'Trail of Ancients' tour, Dun Aengus on the Aran Islands on the 'Ireland West and Wild' tour or hiking to the Giants' Causeway on our Northern 'Footsteps of Giants' tour.

Apart from that each Wolfhound adventure has such great activity options from Black Taxi tours of Belfast to Kayaking in West Cork to Horse-riding in Sligo that whichever adventure you choose will guarantee that you'll have great fun and never want to leave.

Wolfhound carries many return customers so we must be doing something right! So if you enjoy the 6 Day Southwest tour on your first visit to Ireland there’s a great chance you’ll be back again to visit Northern Ireland on the 6 Day North trip or the wild West on the 6 Day West trip sometime in the future. We’ll be delighted to have you back!

People often ask what to pack for a Wolfhound trip. Here’s the answer from years of experience. In short – layers, layers and more layers.

Irish weather can be changeable, so you need to dress for all weathers. We’ll spend a lot of time outdoors so best to be prepared. You can check the forecast a few days before your trip to give you a better idea. But the weather can also be lovely so it’s a bit of a lottery!

Here’s the bare bones though

- Good hiking boots / shoes with ankle support. And a second pair of shoes/sneakers to keep clean and for evening wear.

- Decent waterproof jacket (and waterproof pants if you have some – even v cheap ones in case you hit a downpour).

- Fleece Jacket / Sweater (though there’s plenty of wool sweaters to buy en-route too!).

- Swimming trunks and towel or shammy. In Summer we often stop at beaches. Or you may need swimwear if you plan on kayaking or surfing.

- Hiking pants with lots of pockets.

- Sunscreen/Sunhat - Yes you read that right! We do get sun in Ireland so a bit of slip /slap slop will help.

- Bugsspray – for the midges which can be pesky in a few spots when it’s calm.

- Shorts and t shirts in case you get here on our week of Summer.

- On trips in March / April / Oct – extra fleece layer and woolly hat as the evenings can be cool at that time.

- A good book in case you’re not hiking.

- A mini first aid kit. There are first aid kits on board but always handy to have antiseptic wipes and a few band aids nearby.

- Small set of binocs if you plan on whale /dolphin / bird spotting.

- Sense of humor and some good jokes.

- In terms of luggage size – a suitcase/rucksack one size bigger than carry on usually works well. And a daypack for during the day for your essential bits and bobs /camera etc. Some folks also bring an empty holdall in case you plan on doing your bit for the Irish economy in the local stores while you’re here – wool, crystal, farmers caps, tweed, blankets etc!