To make a reservation instantly, please contact us by phone on one of the following numbers:

Toll-free from the US and Canada: 1-888-771-8350
Rest of World: 353-65-684-4941

Open Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm EST

If you prefer instead to contact us via email, please click on the "GET QUOTE" button on the top right hand side of the page and be sure to advise us of your tour(s) of interest. Once you have submitted this form, these are the steps involved in making a reservation with us online:

1. Price Quote Created. Your request will be forwarded to our team of travel specialists in Ireland, and an agent will create a price quote based on your travel preferences (e.g. number of people, nights, time of year)
2. Price Quote Emailed & Posted To Your Online Account. An online account will be created for you that allows you to view your request and quote online at any time. Log into your account at the top of any of our webpages.
3. Reserve & Pay Online. Once your quote has been posted to your online account, you can pay for your tour online on our secure server with a Visa/MasterCard or American Express.

Car & Accommodation Travel Packages: we require a 20% deposit of the land-costs to reserve your tour. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure. We require full payment to purchase your airline tickets.

Group / Chauffeur Packages: We require a deposit of $500 per person to reserve your tour. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure. We require full payment to purchase your airline tickets.

Escorted Tours: We require a deposit of $250 per person. The remaining balance is due 70 days prior to departure. We require full payment to purchase your airline tickets.

We accept payment by Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards. You can pay through our secure server on your online account,  or phone or fax in your card details. We also accept checks and money orders made payable to Authentic Ireland Travel. However, we will not issue you your final confirmation until your check has cleared.

Life happens, we all know that. If you need to cancel the Authentic Ireland portion of your travels up to 7 days before your departure date for any reason, you may reschedule your vacation within 365 days with no cancellation fees.  We want your travels to be stress-free and happy. No worries, no pressure.  Just relaxation and wonder… That’s what travel is about. The full value of amounts paid to Authentic Ireland will be held on file for you and used as credit towards the rescheduled tour.

If you are forced to cancel within 7 days of your arrival in Ireland, it is likely that we will incur some small cancellation charges from our partner suppliers that we will not be able to refund.  These amounts will vary depending on your reserved accommodation types, though we will work to recover as much of your money as possible.

If you cancel your tour, and do not wish to reschedule for a future date, please refer to our policy on Cancelled Vacations.

Please note that Escorted Bus, Group Tours & Irish Cottage Vacations are not eligible to avail of our risk-free cancellation policy. Please see our policy on Cancelled Vacations and Cancellations & Changes: Escorted Tours for full details. Airfare cancellation fees are subject to specific airline terms and conditions.

All cancellations & date changes must be advised in writing (by mail, fax or e-mail) to Authentic Ireland Travel prior to tour departure during normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, Mondays through Fridays). Cancellations & date changes received within 60 days of departure date are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:

- 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of Deposit
- 69 - 46 days: 25%
- 45 - 8 days: 35%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- On departure Day: 100%

Cancellation fees on banquets are $25 per person. All Aer Lingus fares require instant purchase and are non-refundable. No refunds can be made for non-refundable airfares.

Our car rental providers have the newest fleets of automobiles in the country. We offer compact to SUV size automobiles with either automatic or stick-shift (manual) transmission. Your comfort and safety is our priority.

Car rental includes 3rd party insurance, Collision Damage Waiver*, unlimited mileage, airport surcharge, 24-hour roadside assistance and all taxes. There are no hidden costs or taxes! These extras are not included in prices quoted by many of our competitors, which is worth bearing in mind when comparing prices.

The price quoted is for a specific number of days car rental. If, for example, you are staying in Ireland for 8 nights, your car will be rented for 8 full days. If you return the car after 9 rather than 8 days (i.e. – you exceed your allotment of 8 x 24-hour periods), your credit card will be charged for the extra days rental by your Car Rental Provider.

License Requirements Driver must be in possession of a valid driver's license for at least two years. An international driver's license is not required if you are a US, Canadian or EU citizen. The primary driver must be the holder of a major credit card - this cannot be a debit card with a visa/mastercard symbol.

Minimum driver age: 25
Must be 28 or older to rent a minivan. 25 for all other car types.

Drivers over 70:
Drivers over the age of 70 may require additional documentation. Please contact us for further information.

GPS Units:
GPS Units are available to rent at most locations, at an additional approximate cost of 10:00 Euro per day. If you wish to reserve a GPS device, please contact your agent as this item needs to be booked in advance.

Child Seats:
Child Seats are available to rent at most locations, at an approximate additional cost of 10:00 Euro per day. If you wish to reserve a Child Seat, please contact your agent as this item needs to be booked in advance. Please note that it is the renter's responsibility to securely fit the child seat(s) in the rental vehicle.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): CDW comes into play in the unlikely even that you have an accident in your rental car. What is CDW? CDW is basically your insurance deductible. For example, if your CDW is 1200 Euro, you will have to pay 1200 Euros worth of repairs to the car, but no more, regardless of how much damage is done. CDW varies depending on the type of car rented.

The CDW can be greatly reduced for an additional daily charge. This optional insurance will be offered when you are collecting your vehicle, and is payable directly to the Rental Agency.

One-Way Rentals: Rentals that involve collection/return of your vehicle to two different locations attract a one-way rental fee in most cases. This amount may vary depending on vehicle type.

Extension of Rental/ Extra Days. Clients must contact the branch from which they collected the vehicle to see if extension of the rental is possible. Extensions will be charged directly to the client by the Rental Agency.

Car rental includes 3rd party insurance, Collision Damage Waiver*, theft protection, unlimited mileage, 24-hour roadside assistance and all taxes. There are no hidden costs or taxes! These extras are not included in prices quoted by many of our competitors, which is worth bearing in mind when comparing prices.

The price quoted is for a specific number of days car rental. If, for example, you are staying in Scotland for 8 nights, your car will be rented for 8 full days. If you return the car after 9 rather than 8 days (i.e. – you exceed your allotment of 8 x 24-hour periods), your credit card will be charged for the extra days rental by your Car Rental Provider.

License Requirements: Drivers must be in possession of a valid driver's license for at least two years. An international driver's license is not required if you are a US, Canadian or EU citizen. The primary driver must be the holder of a major credit card - this cannot be a debit card with a visa/mastercard symbol.

Minimum driver age: 25
Must be 28 or older to rent a minivan. 25 for all other car types.

Drivers over 70:
Drivers over the age of 70 may require additional documentation. Please contact us for further information.

GPS Units:
GPS Units are available to rent at most locations, at an approximate additional cost of GB10.00 pounds per day. If you wish to reserve a GPS device, please contact your agent as this item needs to be booked in advance.

Child Seats:
Child Seats are available to rent at most locations, at an approximate additional cost of GB10.00 pounds per day. If you wish to reserve a Child Seat, please contact your agent as this item needs to be booked in advance. Please note that it is the renter's responsibility to securely fit the child seat(s) in the rental vehicle.

Excess/Deductible/Collision Damage Waiver: Your Excess/CDW comes into play in the unlikely event that you have an accident in your rental car. What is the excess? Excess is basically your insurance deductible. The deductible amount on most vehicles is GB£600.00, In the event of an accident, you are liable for up to GB£600.00 of damage repairs, but no more, regardless of how much damage is done.

The CDW can be greatly reduced for an additional daily charge. This optional insurance will be offered when you are collecting your vehicle, and is payable directly to the Rental Agency.

One-Way Rentals: Rentals that involve collection/return of your vehicle to two different locations attract a one-way rental fee in most cases. This amount may vary depending on vehicle type.

Extension of Rental/ Extra Days. Clients must contact the branch from which they collected the vehicle to see if extension of the rental is possible. Extensions will be charged directly to the client by Arnold Clark Car Rental.

Once all of your Ireland arrangements have been confirmed, it may be possible to alter your tour, subject to availability. Authentic Ireland charges a $30 Amendment Fee for each reservation that is altered.

Should you wish to alter your travel arrangements in any way after arriving in Ireland, we will do our best to accommodate you. Authentic Ireland Travel does not guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request. All changes will be subject to an Amendment Fee of US$30 for each reservation that is altered.

We plan your travel arrangements many months in advance. Regrettably, amendments may sometimes be necessary for reasons beyond our control. We reserve the right to make such changes at any time prior to your arrival in Ireland.

In the unlikely event that changes do need to be made to the original booking before departure, or in the case of advertised accommodations being unavailable at time of booking, Authentic Ireland will offer an alternative of the same standard as close as possible to the original location.

If the entire tour is canceled for any reason other than nonpayment by you, then you will be offered the choice of purchasing another arrangement from the Company, with the price difference payable/refundable as appropriate, or of receiving a full refund of all monies paid to the Company.

All of our escorted tours are offered through our partner, CIE Tours international, the leader of Irish tours for over 74 years. Please read below for more detailed information on our CIE tours.

SECURITY & RELIABILITY
CIE Tours International has provided over a million travelers with the highest quality vacations to Ireland and Britain during the past 72 years. As a division of Ireland's National Transport Company, we have built up an enviable reputation for security and reliability with our satisfied clients and the travel industry throughout North America.

BONDED PROFESSIONALS
CIE Tours International is a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and has lodged a million dollar irrevocable bond. We are also full members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). These professional organizations ensure that their members meet stringent standards to protect the traveling public.

INCLUSIVE COACH TOURS
Our coach tours offer all the advantages of a luxury cruise — without the water. Programs encompass airport transfers, daily sightseeing program, full breakfasts, table d´hote dinners, medieval banquets, cabarets and visits to attractions. Our passengers pay in US dollars and know that almost everything has been covered. Our trained personnel take care of all the details. We urge you to compare the tour features to those of our competitors to understand why we have earned our excellent status for quality and value. If you are considering a self drive vacation, we suggest that you compare coach tour prices as they offer better value for money when overall daily costs are considered.

NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
CIE Tours does not believe in offering "optional" extras when you are on vacation. This policy allows your tour director to focus totally on your needs rather than selling optional tours. Check our "Tour Includes" panel for each vacation to see the exciting features that are included. Note that all of our tours in Scotland feature a Scottish evening with dinner and entertainment, all passengers staying in Edinburgh when the Tattoo is operating in August receive prime reserved seats for this exciting event. And in Ireland our tours include Irish cabaret dinner and show in Dublin and/or Medieval Banquet in Shannon. So check each itinerary to see what is covered — these features could add up to hundreds of dollars if purchased separately.

GUARANTEED PRICES
We guarantee that no increase in land costs will be charged to you, once you have paid the deposit for your tour. This is your protection against international currency fluctuations. When you have paid for your airfare in full, there will be no change in the cost of the ticket.

We accept responsibility for ensuring that the travel arrangements you book with us are supplied as described in promotion material and that the services offered reach a reasonable standard. We will always strive to ensure that any special requests you may make, e.g. Non Smoking Room, are fulfilled. If any part of your travel arrangement is not provided as promised we will pay you appropriate compensation if we agree this has affected the enjoyment of your trip.

Authentic Ireland Travel acts only as a booking agent for the various travel service providers. Bookings and transactions arranged by Authentic Ireland Travel are subject to the terms and conditions and limitation of liability imposed by accommodation providers and car rental agencies.

Authentic Ireland Travel does not accept any liability for any loss, claim damages (direct or indirect, incidental, special or consequential, including but not limited to lost profit or lost savings), accident, delay, omission or act whether negligent or otherwise on the part of a supplier of facilities for travel or any representative, employee, agent or servant of a supplier of facilities for travel.

In case your trip has to be postponed, travel insurance covers you.  Authentic Ireland is proud to be partnered with the leading travel insurer.  Their rates are affordable, and a small price to pay for peace of mind. We want you to relax when you’re here, have a great time, and then come back again! We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect your health while in Ireland as most foreign health insurance companies will not cover you should you require medical treatment. More information on our Travel Insurance here.

If you cancel your tour and do not wish to take advantage of our risk free cancellation policy and reschedule for a future date, the following penalties will apply, depending on the timing of your cancellation:

• More than 8 weeks prior (to your arrival in Ireland/Scotland): 20%
• 4 to 8 weeks prior: 40%
• 2 to 4 weeks prior: 60%
• 1 to 2 weeks prior: 80%
• Less than 1 week prior: 90%

Please note that these cancellation policies also pertain to our Irish Cottage Vacation Rentals.

GROUPON / LIVING SOCIAL CANCELLATION POLICIES

Groupon / Living Social Special Offer Tours are treated differently to regularly booked tours, as follows:

• Payment in full is required when purchasing a Special Offer tour through Groupon / Living Social.
• A full refund is available directly from Groupon / Living Social within 30 days of your purchase.
• If you need to reschedule your reserved tour after the 30 day refund period has elapsed, we will reschedule your tour at no additional charge, up to 7 days in advance of your arrival date, as long as your new travel dates fall within the original offer period.
• If you are unable to travel during the original offer period, we will reschedule your tour and credit your voucher value towards the new tour cost.
• We are unable to issue cash refunds on any Groupon / Living Social Special Offer tours, or any portion thereof.

The following cancellation penalties apply to Group Bookings (parties of 10 or more), depending on the timing of your cancellation:

- More than 16 weeks prior (to your arrival in Ireland): $500.00 per person.
- 8 to 6 weeks prior: 50%
- 6 to 1 week prior: 90%
- Less than 1 weeks prior: 100%