Shades of Ireland From $2,424*pp Featuring Northern Ireland

Collette was very easy to deal with, and timely in all information that was sent to us.

We absolutely loved our tour. Erin, our tour guide, was phenomenal and Billy, our bus driver, was outstanding on those tiny little roads. Ireland was everything we imagined it to be, and more!

Excellent and very timely

Touring the Guiness Brewery in Dublin

The tour was well done except for the fact that my friend and I were left at Cabra Castle (which is way off the beaten path) with no transportation back to Dublin since we were staying four extra days in Dublin. Had I know sooner that this might be a problem I would have made arrangement for a way to get back to Dublin. As it turns out, we were able to get a car and driver but that wasn't a given.

Seeing the country side was beautiful and special, something you wouldn't get on a cruise. The Irish people are the most helpful and friendly that I've ever run into in my travels. The pubs and the Irish music were fun and festive. And all around good time.

Great value for the price. Tour manager John Fitzgibbon was excellent. Weather even cooperated!.

Well run tours and always good tour managers, and great value for the price.

Things were what I wanted to see. This was my bucket list!! Weather was wonderful, food was great. Wish you could somehow make time for a Sunday Mass. The church was close but the time was not right.

Kissing the Blarney stone!!!

There were too many little sites on the tour that were extra, not included in the tour. I've been on other tours where so many more sites were already included in the tour. Not enough historical information given out about Ireland. The tour manager took pictures along the way that he emailed to us at the end of the tour, which was a nice touch. Other than that, not too involved with the tour group.

Climbing to the Blarney Castle stone. And the Waterford Crystal factory.

Excellent Especially liked the package mailed out a few days before departure. Nice, everything in one small booklet.

Outstanding Good pace. Never bored. Erin was an excellent guide. She was entertaining and informative. Billy did an excellent job with the driving.

The tour was well organized. The tour coordinator was excellent. She was informative and well spoken. She knew her Ireland!!! Great experience

Perfect way to spend my 40th anniversary. Great tour and outstanding tour coordinator.

First of all, Collette is one of the few tour companies that offers a tour of BOTH the Republic of Ireland AND Northern Ireland, and we wanted to tour both. Second, from the first inquiry right up through the last contact with our tour guide and driver, we were given superb service. All aspects of the tour were excellent! We all felt in expert hands the whole trip; the bus was comfortable; the hotels were great; and the tour guide (Erin Egresitz) was the perfect guide: friendly, bright, warm, welcoming, educational. Even on the last morning she was up to see us off at 5:00 AM (which she didn't need to do).

Medieval Feast in a Castle.

Very well organised. Good value for money. Excellent hotels and itinerary.

Both the tour director and driver were excellent. The places we visited were very interesting. I enjoyed Malin Head and the Inishowen Peninsula as it was really wild and not as crowded as some of the other places.

Service was as good as I Would have Expect and would use them again

Very good to give an overall experience of Ireland

The tour was great and the tour leader was also great.

The tour manager was outstanding. The accommodations were good but a few of the hotels needed air conditioning. The optional excursions were very good.

My first time using Collette and we enjoyed the tour. Comfortable accommodations. I felt like the tour guide could have shared more about Ireland's culture. She was very busy with other duties as well. Overall very good experience for us.

All the views, castle and Blarney Stone

As usual, Collette's service was excellent. Our guide was the best one I've had in all 4 of my Collette trips. He was very well organized, and everything was always on time. The hotel choices were great and they contributed to the excellent service as well. John was an exceptional guide. He kept things running smoothly, could answer any question and gave us an excellent history lesson. He kept us well informed of our itinerary for a few days at a time so we knew what was coming up. And of course his jokes were great! I still plan on going to New Zealand some day and will try to have him as my guide.

This tour was my favourite of the 4. The country is small so there isn't too much travel time between stops, leaving us more time to sight see. The choices of places to stop was terrific. It was varied, and offered us a glimpse of different ways of life in different parts of the country. My favourite place was "The Cliff of Moher". They were spectacular. Just awe inspiring. But by far, my favourite city was Derry. I'm so glad I chose to take the Northern Ireland trip as well. It was truly amazing. The people were so genuine and Derry was just a great city. I loved Ireland so much that I plan to return in a few years. This is something I don't do because there are so many places to see that I prefer to go somewhere new each time. But Ireland has a special place in my heart.

The service was exemplary. We could not have asked for a better tour guide, driver or general experience. I have already praised Collette to my friends and family.

For the price we were very satisfied. Not once did we feel we over paid for anything.

It was difficult to get information from the service center. Need to have one or two people assigned to the tour. Long wait time and numerous call backs need to be reduced. HIRE MORE SEASONED REPS

Experience was great. Too many to have a favorite

It was my second Collette Tour. Initial contact with Daryl and his follow up, answering questions, making suggestions, arranging the flight, etc., made this a very pleasant experience. Trip was just as described. Met all expectations.

Tour not only had organized, group activities, but allowed enough enough time to explore things that were individual preferences.

Our tour guide Erin was fantastic! She kept everyone on schedule and was very knowledgeable about Ireland. We were on time for everything and all went smoothly. I was celebrating my 50th birthday and what a way to celebrate! I would definitely book another tour with Collette in the future.

I would have to say Blarney Castle and kissing the stone.

I always book my air travel thru Collette as I feel it helps to eliminate any scheduling issues relating to the start of the tour. For the first time, I received a call from the air travel dept. asking if I would be interested in rebooking my air to leave from a closer airport at a reduced cost. Collette didn’t have to do this and while it ultimately didn’t happen because of a scheduling change on the airline’s part, I was impressed that Collette “was keeping an eye”on my reservation.

The entire tour was memorable. I only found one hotel to be sub par(in Waterford) perhaps it was the best available for the area. Our Tour Manager was FANTASTIC. This is the second trip I have taken with Collette where our Tour Manager was a native of the country. This makes all the difference in the world. It adds a layer to the tour that can not be explained in the brochures. One gets a real insight into the hearts and minds of the people whose country you are visiting and that really can make all the difference.

Ireland was amazing thanks to Collette and their fabulous tour operator Steven! I saw so much more by booking with them and loved the trip. THanks Steven, Billy, and Collette!

I liked the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle the most!

Well organised. Excellent guide. Quality accommodation.

Provided all I wished to see in Ireland, Most memorable places - Giant's Causeway, Derry, Titanic Experience.

It was well-paced with a great general overview of Irish culture and history. Loved the accommodations, particularly the Granville Hotel in Waterford. They went all out for us. The Irish House Party first night entertainment was fun. Other favorites, the jaunting car ride in Killarney, the entire trip around the gorgeous Ring of Kerry with a stop at the Kerry Bog Village. The best part of the trip next to the stunning scenery had to be our outstanding guide Fiona Lane. Along with our able and affable driver Fergal, they embodied Ireland.The provided meals were mostly great, with my favorite being in Limerick, where we chose the Hampton. They had a wonderful selection of appetizers and entrees, and great desserts. My least favorite meal would be the last night at Barberstown Castle, a last minute substitution for Cabra Castle. The hotel was lovely but the 2 entree choices were sea bass or duck, neither a favorite. Also, we were not as happy with the The George in Limerick as the other hotels. The lobby setup was strange. Unfortunately, my husband was sick on day 8 so, rather than leave him alone all day, we both missed the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Still the trip was a dream. Ireland is a magic place. It wasn't by chance we chose Collette. We were born and brought up in Pawtucket, having met at Tolman HS, and lived there most of our lives. We did a Collette 10 day California in the 80's and a 10 day Texas tour in the 90's, so we know how well you do things.

The Ring of Kerry day was memorable.

We would recommend collette to our friends and family. Our tour guide and bus driver were the absolute best. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

Cliffs of Mohr was the best part of the tour for me. Something that you cannot put into words. Breathtaking!

Yes I would use Collette again. The tour guide and the bus driver were the best. The hotels all were very nice and all our arrangements were handled well. I felt like sometimes you chinced out, like no water provided (except to purchase) while on the bus, no night of free wine (but for one glass). Keep your Collette pin and key chain in exchange.

The tour guide and bus driver were excellent. The hotels were all nice. Skip the Collette PIn and key chain and give us water on the bus and one special night of wine with dinner. One glass was not good.

Great trip. Tour director was organized and very helpful. Driver was top notch too.

Terrific tour. Only thing I might change is the city tour of Belfast. Could not get off the bus to see things so would rather more time at the Titanic exhibit.

only thing that would have improved my experience was a follow up email about when the packet/final info would arrive - i began to get anxious because i hadn't heard anything for awhile

great weather, great director - very knowledgeable, great bus driver,

Collette sends a well written booklet that contains flight and tour itinerary, helpful info for both client and family, as well as information about weather, customs and packing. All contained in a useful zippered packet,

Loved the tour. Great hotels, countryside green and gorgeous, friendly people, and easy pace. Would have appreciated a little more contact with the tour manager, but John the bus driver was an excellent source of information, as well as being a champion driver.

Collette exceeded our expectations every step of the way. This vacation was stress free from start to end. Our tour manager, Sean Curran was OUTSTANDING!!! I have told everyone I know about how wonderful Collette was and that from now on they will be my number one choice when making my travel plans.

Best trip of our lives. Collette exceeded our expectations every step of the way

I really enjoyed this trip, I am widowed and was traveling alone, being with a group made the traveling more enjoyable. I met wonderful peoples and we had a great time. The coach was excellent, extremely comfortable and clean. The driver was safe, friendly, and courteous. Our guide was knowledgeable, humorous, and made the trip much more enjoyable as he pointed out sites I would have missed if I had done this on my own. Each of the hotels we stayed at were 4 or 5 star rated. All of my rooms were spacious and well appointed. Wifi was available. The included meals were three-course meals and the main course always gave a choice of meat, chicken, or fish. When we had free time and were eating on our own we always had suggestions for restaurants in the area. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to Ireland for the first time!

Fantastic Trip - I saw so much!

The accommodations were very nice. Some were much better than others, with several surprisingly excellent. The food was like being on a gourmet tour, wonderful. Collette took great care of us. No issues . The tours and entertainment were very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Collette!

We got to tour all the places we wanted to see. Northern Ireland was definitely worth seeing. This tour covered a lot of ground and hit all the places on our list. The Cliffs of Moher were the most memorable for us, along with the wonderful Irish music and dancing.

Really enjoyed the trip. Our guide Steve Mayer and our driver, Billy, did and excellent job, and made sure we had a great time.

The trip was a great pace so we weren't exhausted at the end of each day.

Every time I called, I was so happy with the service.

I think the last couple of days could have been shoerened and combined to make the tour a day or 2shorter.

Stephen Russell tour director was wonderful- very knowledgeable. Tom Corby- bus driver- Excellent- very clean coach. Ireland is such a beautiful country- I'm glad to have had a memorable vacation. Can't wait to go back to Ireland! As a travel agent- I've booked several clients with Collette- and now I know why they keep coming back- Thank you for excellent service- quality hotels- Thank you!

Loved the little stops we made around Ring of Kerry- Loved Kilarney-

overall, service was excellent! would definitely recommend them to others and will likely take another Collette trip in the future...one area for improvement could be offering more varied menu options (vegetarian, in particular) for the included meals. the tour itself was generally well-balanced in terms of inclusions and free time...the "choice-on-tour" features are a nice way to allow people to see (or do) what they want to see (or do).

most memorable experience would have to be the "jaunting car ride" and lake cruise in Killarney. staying on the grounds of a castle is quite an experience as well.

Collette’s representatives were professional and efficient from my first call to them through receiving the travel documents.

Our tour guide was not approachable and boarded on being rude. He had “favorites” in our group— a Catholic priest for one — who he deferred to constantly. My husband and I were “put down” when we would dare ask questions during the coach travel. We do not plan to travel with Collette again.

From asking questions to the end of the trip everything was well organized, good planning and I was extremely pleased with the whole experience. I will call Collete when I travel again to see what they have to offer. Tracey that helped us with the trip in New Harmony, In to Kim who was our tour guide in Ireland they were helpful, informative, great personalities and wonderful to be with. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Thought they covered in 10 days the highlights and gave us a real feel of Ireland. Cliffs of Mohrer, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, countryside, going through towns in Ireland were my favorites.

Rooms and food wonderful. All activities great. The tour flowed well from one site to the next.The tour guide was always available, visible and knowledgeable of the area.

Had a great time on the trip.

Great service like I have had with every trip I have taken with Collette. I had to resort to the emergency number due to flight delays and rebooking, using the answer machine. The message got through and I was meet at the airport after a very long day of airports and planes. I pretty much got a tour of Europe before I got to Dublin. Tour manager was also great. It was a lovely, relaxing trip with plenty of options, down time with hotels close to city centers to go exploring.

Every person that I have talked to who had been to Ireland would mention something they had seen...and I had seen it. The tour through the country side was excellent. The commentary by our guide was informative and explained well why we saw so much “empty” in such a beautiful place with such wonderful people. He obviously knew his history well and conveyed to our group well.

They asked for any allergies and we said garlic. They did not do anything about it , why ask the question?

Leaving on the plane fro Spain

Every detail was covered like handling luggage to hotel stays , food travel info history of the area.

castles were the best ,along withe country side.

I definitely recommend Collette. Great tour all the way around. I will take more tours with Colette.

Great tour all the way around.

Good, not great. For first time travelers, more pre-trip info could have been helpful. Our tour manager was also good, but not great. She frequently seemed annoyed or put-upon with us. Her insights and trivia were a nice addition to the longer bus rides. Would highly recommend inexperienced travelers let Collette handle the details! Already planning for our next trip!

We could not have covered all the places on our own, but we wish we'd been better prepared for the expenses that were not included.

All personnel were very professional and courteous. I would travel with Collette and have already recommended Collette to several friends.

There were so many memorable experiences that I can't pick just one! The Saint Patrick's day parade in Killarney was one.

Enjoyed the knowledge supplied by tour guide but some of my interactions with him could have been better. It was hard to get him to understand my concern regarding Collette's ridiculous coach seating protocol of moving daily. My wife had motion problems and she, while against convention wisdom, needed to sit in the very back of the coach to avoid any problems. **** made it difficult for us to accommodate as we had to make daily arrangement with those who he assigned to our seats and trade them our daily assigned seating. The solution was simple: take our seats out of the stupid rotation. But ***** made it hard as we had to have daily negotiations with those coming to our seats. To many days in Dublin and the "Ring of Kerry" tour was a waste of time. Accommodations in Dublin were not up to Collette stands.

see previous comments............Most memorable events were the castle tours.

I was impressed from the very beginning. Being picked up promptly was a huge plus! When I came thru the door at the airport, the gentleman was holding a sign with MY name on it! A HUGE COMFORT! I REALLY LOVE the personalized service! ***** ******* was an excellent tour guide!! She spoke like a real local and was a TRUE expert ! THANK YOU for hiring her! I saw more sheep in the week I was in Ireland then I've ever seen in my entire life! LOVED IT!

VERY well organized and put together. PERFECT amount of free time. One suggestion would be the very last night at CabraCastle. In the morning, some people have to get up much earlier then others and it would have been nice to room those people AWAY from the people who didn't have to get as early. Even though I didn't have to get up until 5AM, I was awoken at 3:30AM because they were rooming RIGHT ABOVE ME and when they move and walk down the stars, the ENTIRE building gets woken up because the noise travels QUITE EASILY in those buildings. That was quite frustrating. I am not a real deep sleeper and would have appreciated not being roomed RIGHT UNDER people that had to get up much earlier then I Another suggestion I have is to provide more time in Kilkenny. I'm SO GLAD we stopped there though because not all tour companies do. I did the old ROUND TOWER at St. Candice's Cathedral and I LOVED it. There are only TWO in the ENTIRE WORLD that are still climbable and this was one of them. ***** had it on her suggestion sheet and I'm SO THANKFUL she did! I had just enough time to get there and climb and had the BEST VIEW OF KILKENNY!! Now as much as I LOVED that, my most memorable experience happened the VERY first night at the welcome dinner. After the show, the Irish dancer got off stage to get volunteers to dance with her. Well I always wanted to Irish dance. She was a professional who has danced in RIVERDANCE and I got to dance with her. CLEARLY my most memorable experience. I was moved so much that I have decided to take up Irish dancing classes here in my home town. I absolutely LOVE the energy of that dance!! Also, Riverdance will be in my town of Colorado Springs, CO this March for their world tour and I am going for my birthday! I'm super excited!

Great tour director but the flight to Ireland via Amsterdam with a five hour layover was horrible.

the sites, the food were great

Wonderful tour guide and bus driver. Did not deal with any other Collette rep. We had a great time and a memorable trip!!

Great tour!! Touring with my son.

Highly organized, from requested plane seats (Aisle seats both my wife and I are tall)...Terrific staff and guides were the best...Great coach driver and coach...wonderful experiences of Ireland, locations visited...Hotels were all very nice...food and services very good...Cant say enough about Doris Patteson who we toured with in Costa Rica who suggested this trip for us and made plane reservations...She is the very best and so competent and generous....

Started with Doris Patteson, who recommed this tour to us...We had traveled with her in Costa Rica last year... Favorited experience was Northern Ireland

Every detail of the trip went so well. My husband and I are very tall and we asked if we could get isle seats and we were very comfortable on airplanes. We were also very impressed with our tour guide, Dylan, who even though he had 42 people to please on this trip, he did exactly that. He got to know us well on the trip and did his best to find us a beautiful cemetery even though that event was not scheduled. It was an amazing experience.

Outstanding moments! All 42 people were well taken care of.

The entire tour was well planned. The local guides and our tour director were very knowledgable on the history of Ireland. I am over our church seniors taking them on trips etc and I know what work and planning it takes to get everyone where they need to be on time. ***** ******** did an excellent job! All the while being fun and upbeat. She even went the extra mile and helped us recover my husbands wallet that he left at a store and didn’t miss it until we were a few miles out of town and couldn’t turn back.

Best experience I could have asked for!

Scheduling was excellent. Customer service went above to assist us. The trip was more than we expected. The coach driver was very good. Always felt safe. The hotels (except for the first night) were very comfortable.

The cost was reasonable. We appreciated the "Free Airfare" option. One of the best tours was the Cliffs of Moher. A couple times the "Shopping trips" were a little too lengthy. There wasn't a lot to see or do if you weren't shopping. Our tour director was very knowledgeable of the country but sometimes a little uncooperative and rude.

Our trip was great, starting with the limousine service, arranged by Collette, that picked us up at our house and delivered us to the airport then brought us home upon our return. In Ireland we saw and did more than we expected because of our terrific Tour Manager, Molly McGinnis, she was amazing. Molly is so knowledgeable about Ireland and it’s people, places and culture that she made our trip fun and to good to be true. Thanks Collette and thank you Molly.

Ireland is beautiful, we saw The Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle with its famous Stone, the Waterford Crystal factory and watched items being made. Our trip included a stop at St Patrick’s Cathedral, a banquet dinner at a Medevial Castle and a tour of the Guinness brewery where we sampled a pint of Ireland’s liquid gold.

The attention to detail was impressive. The tour manager, *****, was informative, knowledgeable, and entertaining.

The dog and sheep show was impressive. Really liked the Muckross castle. The coach rides around the country we’re beautiful.

The trip was amazing. The tour manager (Mary) did an excellent job. She and all the local guides that we had were very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland and all the places that we visited. The only reason I didn't rate the trip 5 stars is I would have preferred more time at the sights, such as the Cliffs of Moher, and less time shopping in the Galway on that particular day of the trip. Yes, my wife and I would recommend Collette Tours to our friends and family. And, in the future if we take another trip like this we would use Collette.

The Cliffs of Moher and the drive around the Rings of Kerry were my favorite parts of the trip. Seeing all of the beautiful country side. That is exactly why I chose to go to Ireland and why I chose the Shades of Ireland Tour for my wife and me. The castles that we visited were beautiful. The time we spent in Waterford was great as well.

This was the first tour my wife and I booked with Collette and it won't be the last. We had an absolutely delightful time, the accommodations were excellent and our tour manager and bus driver were the best.

Obviously, it's impossible to visit an entire country in eleven days but, this tour certainly hit the highlights. Picking a favorite experience is tough but, I would say the Medieval Banquet at Knappogue was truly enjoyable.

Excellent customer serivce whenever i need to call. Very good choice of hotels.

Carriage ride thru Kilarney Nat Park. Sheep farm with scones 2 optional excursions were just ok and over-priced. The last night dinner should have been more special and festive with music at dinner

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Very well organized and lead by a terrific tour manager! Great hotel stays and comfortable bus trips. Our fifth Collette trip and it won't be our last! The one night hotel stays were the only negative.

Tour Manager was excellent Highly informative and made the whole experience more meaningful. Some hotels were exceptional, such as the Manor House in Northern Ireland. Many of the provided dinners were much better than expected. A well-balanced trip.

Attend to needs and offer historical references

Saw and learned so much about Ireland. Great tour!

Yes....highly recommended...the trip was great. We had a great gruop of fellow travelers. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our tour guide was Fantastic! The complete package, all the places we visited were perfect, the hotels were nice as well.

Good tour...we were able to visit some great places.

Everything ran smoothly, Our your manager was very knowledgeable and helpful. Yes I would travel with Collette again.

Everything ran as planned from the time we were picked up at our home and returned home.

A meetup group.

Kissing the Blarney Stone, visiting pubs and castles! Everything was so fun!

the tour was very nice and the people were very pleasant .Ireland was beautiful .THE PEOPLE we were with on tour and the people of IRELAND.were great.

THE CASTLES AND CHURCHES WERE BEAUTIFUL

Great tour experience.

Beautiful country. Saw a lot in 12 days!

The whole trip from beginning to end far exceeded my expectations. The tour manager, ************ and coach driver Nick Ford were both entertaining and informative. I would highly recommend Collette

I already told you that the trip far exceeded my expectations - every aspect of the tour was wonderful

A well organized and informative trip, we had a wonderful time. Our guide, Collette Dennison, was most informative with regard to the places we visited, the history of the area and current events and politics within the country. The bus and hotels were comfortable. The one thing that was a little stressful for us was only one night in each hotel; but, we knew that going in and just had to get accustomed to the schedule.

We both loved the Cliffs of Mohr for the sheer beauty. But, we had a blast at the Irish House Party the first night with the singing an dancing.

Granville Hotel in Waterford Killarney Hotel in Killarney Great tour guide, colette is so well informed about history of the Island, it rolled off her tongue. She is also an incredible manager, keeping 53 people happy and secure. I liked the last restaurant in Dublin. I didn't need to visit a 2nd beer brewery. I would loved to have visited Dingle, and the Avoca Wool Mills.

The Granville Hotel in Waterford was exquisite, especially with the crystal chandeliers everywhere throughout the hotel and dining room. I love Killarney, could spend another night or two there and would enjoy seeing more of that area in Ireland. Everyone loved the boat ride in Ross Park on the Lake to the castle. When we landed on the small intimate Island with the old castle where monks once lived and wrote, we saw many, many deer. They had no fear of us. We took lots of great pictures of them.

Our Tour guide ******* was knowledgeable and provided us with a first class tour of Ireland. Our bus driver ***** provided a safe trip navigating the many narrow roads. The scenery was beautiful, most hotel accommodations were excellent. We traveled with a terrific group who. The before trip questions and support were handled professionally and always in a timely manner. This was our third Collette tour. We would definitely recommend.

Mostly a 5 except for very noisy hotel in Waterford. We were on the 3rd floor and could clearly hear the band playing at a wedding 3 floors down until late at night and then we could hear chairs/furniture moving.

Very well organized.

Our last night in the castle with our new travel friends.

The accommodations and dining was excellent for the most part. It was a full agenda and well run by Tour Director. Yes, I would recommend.

After redeye flight, checkin was at 1PM. Exhausted, we had to wait 4 hours to check in. 2 nights had single beds (not preferable for married couple). My most memorable was Giant causeway. Also Guiness tour disappointing.

the trip was great. Laid back but some great sites. Hotels were great, wished we would have more time at the castle but our flight left EARLY. The bus was clean and comfortable. *Personal details removed by Feefo*was a great tour guide. Was good at getting everything organized and moving along. Had time to shop and look around. Love the farm with the sheep dog demo, really informed personal at the farm and would talk to you and explain working with dogs and different commands. Couldn't believe the climate and plant life, almost tropical. Had to laugh when I ask one of the young people at a stop how cold it got, he replied really cold 0 C in Jan. Need to find a way to cut the flying time (beam me up Scotty LOL)

Sheep farm and Kerry bog village

Awesome trip! Hotels were excellent, tour manager was very informative and helpful.

Going around the Ring of Kerry and the overall visit to the town of Kilerney

Great trip! First tour and it was a wonderful experience.

Wonderful tour guide! Great time!

Took care of everything from the front door and back.

Hit the highlights and also let us explore a little on our own.

Traveled with Collette in Ireland, the trip was fabulous , our tour guide *personal details removed by Feefo* and our driver *Personal details removed by Feefo* were amazing! The people at Collette are great, from the folks who help you with booking, the tour guide, drivers, local guides, attractions (big & small) and the hotels they book you in, they make sure your needs are met and set you up for an awesome trip to experience! I look forward to booking another trip with them and would definitely recommend using Collette Tours!

Ireland is a beautiful and diverse county, this trip covered many areas of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. You get to see the beauty of the landscape as well as learn some of the history of the areas you visit.

This trip was my third trip with Collette. The tour director, *personal details removed by Feefo* was amazing! She is truly an asset to the company. The tour itself was excellent with lots of great stops and sights. The hotels were good to excellent and were located in good areas. The meals were excellent with a very diverse menu. Overall, this trip was excellent and I would recommend it.

Ireland is a naturally beautiful country. To be able to go to the Cliffs of Moher or Giants Causeway was amazing. They are both so beautiful and stunning.

the service was excellent - what I have decided is that bus travel is not for me - I want more freedom! but your service was great!!!!

the tour accomplished what was expected - giving us a taste of different spots in Ireland

The tour was well organized and hit the things I wanted to see. Hotels were excellent and food was great. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable

Over-all excellent quality.

Everything

Great tour; excellent tour guide

The tour was so fabulous! I have never been met at the airport before with a wonderful car and driver! The trip helped me connect to me Irish roots , was so informative. *personal details removed by Feefo* was just the best tour guide with his special sense of humor and not getting rattled by anything. We even couldn't do Ring of Kerry because of a HUGE 100 mile bike ride so we did the Dingle Peninsula. Which was perfect for me as I had done the Ring once before! We had clouds and slight rain almost the whole trip but it didn't dampen our spirits at all. It seemed to clear when we wanted the photos! There is a reason it is GREEN! And it made the Irish coffees even better on a cool day! We made new friends! I want to go back already!

The great food, new friends, music in the Pubs and beautiful scenery such as Cliffs Of Moher! Can't really pick one! My partner liked the Titanic museum!

The trip was well set up and managed.

Nothing really breathtaking, but maybe Ireland doesn't have any such thing.

The best tour of Ireland we have taken. *Personal details removed by Feefo* our driver made it a tour to remember. They tailored our tour to the request of the customers. The optional tours and local guides were excellent. Very thorough and enjoyable. They were very knowledgeable and like family. Our Granddaughter, who was celebrating her High School graduation, was blown away by the country and people.

A quick and thorough introduction to Ireland and its people.

I was impressed with the quality of this trip. The food and sights were wonderful. I fell we saw all the great places to visit while in Ireland. If anything I wish it could have been longer. Our guide was helpful and gave us lots of information along the way. The food included was delicious and I really enjoyed the farm to table dining.

The Cliffs of Moher were my favorite site to see. I loved all the castles too. We even got to sleep in one!

*Personal details removed by Feefo* rep was extremely knowledgeable and more than heplful. She stayed in touch throughout the planning and provided excellent tips. The tour guide was wonderful.

Avoya rep, *personal details removed by Feefo* excellent. Tour guide,*personal details removed by Feefo* excellent. Coach driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo* Excellent. Everyone was knowledgeable, friendly, fun and extremely helpful! We would recommend Collette to anyone!

Well planned, outstanding host & driver.

Outstanding professional service, seeing the ocean areas were the best

The first invoice added in instead of deducting discount. Second one also had an error. Was never told about loyalty program first time I used Collett two years ago.

Saw all the highlights. Loved the Cliffs of Moher, Titanic experience. Tour guides were all good. I would have liked to visit Belleck factory. Was able to do some shopping and was pleased with what I bought. Glad we had free time to shop or wander on our own.

Erin had a good clear voice, she was easy to understand. She gave good directions and repeated them again to those of us who needed a reminder. Yes I would recommend the trip to others.

the giant causeway was great, enjoyed walking and photos of the area.

The trip did not live up to the description of "taking a tour through history." Some of the included "tours" were being handed a map by the tour guide on the bus who oriented you to where you were in the city. Out of the way stops were made at "authentic shops" taking hours away from the time in cities that were listed as part of the tour; even resulting in our tour guide rushing a local tour guide to cut the tour short so we were not late for dinner. Listed as an activity level 3, there was very little walking actually included even with opting for the walking tours. Our previous experience with Collette was great, this was a huge disappointment.

The trip did not live up to the description of "taking a tour through history." Some of the included "tours" were being handed a map by the tour guide on the bus who oriented you to where you were in the city. Out of the way stops were made at "authentic shops" taking hours away from the time in cities that were listed as part of the tour; even resulting in our tour guide rushing a local tour guide to cut the tour short so we were not late for dinner. Listed as an activity level 3, there was very little walking actually included even with opting for the walking tours. Our previous experience with Collette was great, this was a huge disappointment.

Erin is the most organized, supportive, caring tour guide, we've ever had. She has a good sense of humor. She knows what we need before we know. I enjoyed this tour more than any other we've been on. And we were on a Collette tour in Israel. That was a good tour. The Ireland tour was significantly better.

My husband and I went to the Lynch Castle/now a bank. The staff reminded us that this is the time to see the castle/bank. Part of what I wanted this trip to be is a chance to get to know my grandmother Lynch better. I not only got to know her better, but they helped me learn more about the people of Ireland

They handled everything! We just enjoyed the ride. Hotels were all nice, food was great, excursions were good, and add-ons were, too. We would and do recommend Collette to all our friends!

Everything was well taken care for and top notch.

Tour guide and driver both excellent. Trip covered best of Ireland.

Best coverage for the price.

I would like someone from Collettes' to contact us as the issues were numerous

We were at the stage of not trusting anyone. The tour guide tried and did well as far as she could but the damage was already done.

Just about everything was perfect. The local guide in Dublin could have been better versed on St Patrick's Cathedral. He didn't cover much on the interior of the church. He spent most of the time rehashing the "Troubles".

Hard to pick just one. We did the England, Ireland and Scotland tour last year. It's hard to keep from coming back.

I highly recommend Collette. This was my 6th trip with Collette, and have already booked another!! Have received nothing but EXCEPT I ON AL service.

I loved the WHOLE tour--we had a great tour manager, a great bus driver, great fellow travelers, great weather and a beautiful country to visit.

Yes, I would recommend them and will buy from them again. We had a terrific tour guide and bus driver, stayed in nice hotels, a nice paced schedule and a wonderful tour group.

Kissing the Blarney Stone.

I always knew where and when we were going and what we were going to see. The history was very important our guide was the best funny and knowledgeable

will go again anywhere I had the best group of people to go with and we are still emailing each other

People friendly, helpful and efficient. Bus driver was amazingly skilled handing the bus in difficult circumstances.

Not enough interesting side tours. We would have gladly paid for more.

Well organized, good tour director, nice hotels/restaurants. Comfortable bus.

The trip to the farm was very unusual and fun.

Ireland was magnificent, as it unfolded on the tour organized and delivered by Collette. The pace, hotels ( with one exception) , food, tour director, and activities were super. *Personal details removed by Feefo* was outstanding. There were many highlights: Killarney, Kilkenny, Cabra Castle, dairy farm visit, and dozens of other little moments, made the trip fantastic.

Jaunting Cars, Guinness tour, boat to Innisfallen Island, time in Kilkenny, farm visit, Cabral castle, seeing the beautiful countryside.

The information provided prior to the tour was very good. Tour was very well organized ( schedules ,maps, etc) Driver was exceptionally good. Local guides were knowledgeable . I would suggest that more local guides be involved. Transfers to and from the airport were speedy and efficient. Accommodations were centrally well located. Offering choice of restaurants is a go option.

Giant's Causeway, Derry I would suggest more time ,opportunity to visit in Belfast. The murals are spectacular, however sitting in the bus offered little opportunity to appreciate the history. There was too much "shopping time"...

More touring of both Dublin and Belfast with local guides in both cities. More time was given to souvenir shopping than the history of these cities! Rather than have to choose between 2 different tours on a given day, time should be made to allow us to do both.

Not enough time spent talking about history if Dublin and Belfast. Too much time spent souvenir shopping Just saw that you rated my experience as 4.3. This is incorrect. It was no more than 3. Having said that the tour guide was professionsl

We could not have had a more enjoyable trip. Everyone and everything was excellent. Our tour manager, *Personal details removed by Feefo*, was awesome, and so was our bus driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo*. All accommodations, food, and service from the very beginning to the very end were excellent. Thank you so much!

Everyone and everything was well beyond our expectations. Excellent!!!

first class. great hotels, excellent tour manger, nice agenda

fair prices nice friendly people

Everything was perfect! All is taken care of and done for you. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the trip. Tour manager was full of knowledge, humorous and courteous. Superb hotels, restaurants, seeing the highlights in each city. Can't wait to do another tour with Collette.

Everything was memorable. A wonderful experience visiting a working dairy farm and being invited into the owners home for homemade refreshments. Jaunting car ride and boat ride thru Killarney National Park, Cliffs of Moher, Waterford, Guinness! Could go on and on. Loved it all!!

Very organized. Great hotels and meals. The Irish House Party was really fun. Wonderful bus driver and guide. Super organized, courteous, safe and friendly. Highly recommend!! It was a wonderful trip.

Purchased crystal from Waterford. Great tour and showroom. We were allowed ample shopping time, which was appreciated. Also the Connemara marble was beautiful.Our family and friends were thrilled with the gifts we brought back for them.

The choice of hotels was fantastic.

Waterford factory and cliffs of Moher

Yes

We enjoyed the Farm tour .seeing the way the people lived in the past and now

well planded and no hic-ups

good value for dollar and fun and learning experience

I thought the tour was well organized. It made sure to hit all the highlights of the country. The tour guide was obviously well versed in the history of the country, was helpful and approachable. The hotels used by Collette Vacations are top notch. Customer service agents when contacted are helpful and polite. Excursions are well planned. The pace of this particular trip was challenging, especially if you aren't an early riser, but certainly manageable.

This tour through Ireland was well planned and organized. it made sure to cover the major highlights of the country. Most memorable was the Cliffs of Moher (we hit it on a sunny day!). All accommodations were top notch, excellent hotels. It was especially enjoyable to be able to spend St. Patricks Day in Ireland and share in the locals enthusiasm for their beautiful country.

A good variety of activities. Good food, Great transportation and a knowledgeable tour guide.

Cliffs of Mohr Entertainment History provided

Wonderful , engaging tour

So many favorites! Malin Head, Kilkenny castle to name two

The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable.

Well handled.

Way too many memorable experiences to pick just one.

We had a wonderful time on our tour of Ireland. ******** was a great tour guide he was extremely knowledgeable and very caring. He made sure my husband was able to get handicapped rooms and was taken care of on the bus & excursions. The trip was everything we dreamed it would be and we saw everything that was on the tour brochure. ******** the bus driver, was very accommodating and careful to make sure that my husband's walker was stored correctly and helped in anyway he could. We were very pleased with this tour!

The Cliffs of Moher were breathtaking! We were thrilled with the places we saw and the people we met.

Overall it was very good. We had difficulty with domestic connections because we did not know the location of US departure in time to get the right tickets. We ended up going from Denver to Atlanta to Dulles when it would have been better to go Denver to Dulles for our Ireland departure.

Really enjoyed Blarney castle and galway. Limerick was nice too. People in Ireland are very friendly.

trip was well organized and no problems encountered

well organized and had no problems. the whole trip was memorable

the trip was worth every penny we spent.April our tour guild was the best.She told us so much about the history of ireland.She answered all the questions she was asked. I believe she is worth more than you think.

staying at the castle for the day and night

Tour was great, however tour leader was mediocre.

Cliffs of Mohr and Dublin

I felt the first day was wasted. I got there before 9am with nothing planned. I was going on this trip solo. My room was not ready, nothing was open to exchange my money and it was pouring rain. I was exhausted and there was nothing to do until dinner.

Loved the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and visit to dairy farm.

about half the tour got sick about 5 day into the tour. I did also on the 9th.

Was as close to perfect as it could have been. *****were great. **** could spout out many facts about history that made it very informative. **** could put the round peg of the coach into any square hole. Even the weather was perfect..only rained 1day out of 14.

All elements of the trip were well organized and planned. The director and bus driver were great and the food amazingly good. Only problem with the food is that there was too much.

We thought the tour was well planned and organized with ample time on your own. We particularly enjoyed the feast at the castle.

Great experience, accommodations, and Collette staff were very good.

This tour was wonderful from beginning to end. Our guide, ***********, was very well informed and enjoyable, and our driver, Gerry, was awesome. Ireland itself was incredibly beautiful and the people warm and welcoming. Our accommodations were comfortable, the restaurant selection very good, and even the weather did its best to please! Would return in a heartbeat.

Everything was good about the tour. Would be 5 star if flights home would have been more efficient.

Saw a lot and great tour guide

The tour was very well planned and the tour director and coach driver were excellent. My daughter and son-in-law were upset because Collette booked their airfare twice and it made it much longer to get through the line both checking in and leaving.

Very well planned and excellent tour guide and coach driver. We learned a lot about the history, etc. of the country.

On some of the tours the group should have been spilt into two groups.

I love to get things in different places.

Good trip for the price. Quality of hotels were less than expected. Sites visited was great. Well run and organized tour

The Blarney stone and cliffs of Moher were lovely.

Had a great experience. Everything was timely and Ll of the attractions were as promised. The tour also had many wonderful surprises. Sightseeing, food and the hotels were excellent

A wonderful tour experience. Our tour guide was extremely helpful and kept the tour on schedule and added many insights

Everything was as promised. Hotels, meals, sightseeing stops were excellent. It was just a tremendous experience.

Everything as promised. The hotels and meals were excellent. The tour stops were wonderful if not great taking. It was. Tremendous experience.

The tour from start to finish was excellent. The tour director Michael and tour driver Dan went over and above to make sure everything went smoothly.

We saw the sites that make Ireland great, and were given plenty of time to explore with tour quides and on our own.

Excellent tour guide, hotels, and itinerary.

Beautiful country and people. The scenery was wonderful.

Perfect itinerary to maximize your time. Tour director was very informative and well organized.

Northern Ireland and its history. Trip to the northernmost tip of Ireland was great

My tour was all I had hoped for and more. The Tour guide was excellent. The accommodations were were comfortable and many were spectacular. Oh and Ireland was beautiful!!!!! Loved It!!!

Loved each and every stop along the way. There were no disappointments. The republic is so interesting and Northern Ireland and the Antrim Coast had spectacular Vistas. A most memorable tour.

Wonderful trip. It went smoothly from start to finish. Great tour manager--***************. Extremely knowledgeable. Really saw and learned much about Ireland. The sights we saw were fantastic. Nice to have wifi on bus. Hotels were wonderful.

Ken: giants causeway. It was magnificent! The site also had a terrific visitors center.

Well organized trip and well organized office to answer my questions quickly and completely.

very busy tour and too much interest in shopping for me

Collette Customer selected a horrible flights. Fly to Germany to get to Dublin, Ireland which caused us to miss an entire day in Dublin and then fly home through Germany.

Tour Manager and Driver made the tour even more enjoyable. Tour was great - the best part.

Questions answered; good followup where required. Only 'ding' was the response I received when I called from Dublin Airport to report that my driver wasn't there to pick me up. I initially got excuses; then she agreed to call him.

My first large group tour and I very much enjoyed it. Didn't love being 1 of 44 people. But I did really like that our tour manager, Jennifer, gave us a good amount of 'free' time, so I didn't feel 'herded' from one place to the other. The Medieval Banquet was surprisingly a highlight for me -- could have been really cheesy, but was fun and the food was the best I had in Ireland!

Was a well planned tour, especially nice to have the sedan service to and from local airport and to meet us at our destination.

worked well with me.

I enjoyed this tour and Ireland itself. I probably liked the Cliffs of Moher (plus the museum) and the Irish musical entertainment best.

Everything was very well planned and the tour went so smoothly. Our very knowledgable tour manager took wonderful care of us and our coach driver was the best!

This tour provided so many wonderful experiences and beautiful things to see. We especially enjoyed the Cliffs of Moher and the Giants Causeway. Our jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park was wonderful - our tour guide, Patrick, was such a delight! I have wanted to go to Ireland my entire adult life, and this was a dream come true.

staff was very pleasant on any situation. They always seemed concerned about us travelers. Yes, I have recommended Collette to many friends. I certainly would travel with Collette again.

The tours that were planned were great, however, even though we were given suggestions for free time, I felt lost. I wasn't sure what to see and what I was missing. Possibly I should have anticipated this and researched more.

Supported every question I raised and made the planning easy.

Blessed with sunshine and fair weather, our tour group was able to explore every outdoor wonder with full appreciation.

Didn't like Limmerick so much. Would like more science, music, horse back, boat, fishing. Really loved your Iceland tour.

My purchase experience was great from the moment we booked to the last day of the tour. They were very organized and the itinerary was well though out although the pace was very hectic. I would highly recommend them to friends and family and have already started exploring their website looking for my next adventure.

This was our first trip and Collette was SO helpful. I called many times and they always seemed interested and helpful.

This trip was my wife's idea. She has always wanted to visit Ireland. Truthfully, I'm not sure who had more fun. Our tour guide shared a lot of history as we visited all the beautiful places. I've never learned so much in such a short time. I highly recommend a visit to Ireland and I highly recommend you do it with Collette.

Staff members are very accommodating and answer all questions patiently. When I phoned to ask about hair dryers, the agent took time to check each hotel. I would travel with Collette again. My only regret is that they do not seem to offer small group (fewer than 20 people) tours. An included list of films to see and books to read before departure would be helpful. The website is to involved and cumbersome.

Ireland is lovely with friendly people. The food was tremendous. Visiting the Giant's Causeway and Cliffs of Mohr are unforgettable experiences. The inclusion of Neolithic tombs would have been a bonus.

The guide and driver assisted in making the tour very enlightening. The knowledge of the country by the guide made the trip enjoyable

Service was excellent. Everyone courteous and helpful. If I were to do another tour, I would look for a small group tour

Tour guide was excellent. His knowledge of Ireland and Irish history was outstanding. I did not like the visit to the dairy farm and whiskey manufacturer.They were unnecessary. I would much rather have visited an historic site. I sometimes felt that we were brought to places just to shop rather then see interesting sites.

everything was organized for us. Tour guide was very helpful , knowledgeable and A very nice person.

Cliffs of Mohr was my favorite. The only thing I would've liked to have had added was when we were let off the bus for time on our own instructions were given to quickly. Many choices were given of places to eat and visit but by the time we exited we couldn't remember which way they were or the names of them.

The service was fine in the US. We had problems when we got to Dublin a day early. The driver was not there and we had to wait and had a problem finding him when he did arrive. He was in a great hurry and ran off with our luggage and we had to figure out where he went. He finally came back to find us. He was very good after all of that, but it was a hard start.

The hotel in Limerick was not good!! The food and service was awful. Too often we were driven to a town and handed a map and told what time to be back at the bus. Should have been more actual "tours." NOT what I expected.

Tour guide,was excellent; a great mother hen who attened to all details and answered all questions. The bus driver was an excellent driver, and I watched his physical efforts with loading and unloading; phenominal.

Gogarty's in Dublin; that's one of the two reasons I was there; pub music St. patricks; Gaelic Roots phenomenal; Moriarity's excellent; Ring of Kerry excellent; visiting the Molanna farm-I want to go back; fascinating; the "jaunt" in the Park-excellent; King John's Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Waterford Crystal, Tullamore DEW all great; Medievel Banquet and castle, Cabra Castle were excellent. I rode a horse near Cabra-yeah; The boat ride was NOT a sailing and the motorman was deficient-the only downfall of the trip. Killarney, Killkeney, Blarney are worth a more extended stay.

Excellent

The picturesque giants. Causeway ,the. countryside ,the peoples on. our tour and the. Bus driver Bill. The people of Ireland were kind sincere and very accommodating.The trip was magical!! The pick up and return service was first class. A wonderful trip.!!!

my grandson and I had a ball it was just awesome, his first time there. we had one of the most awesome tour Guides, the best of all the rest of our tours, with collette. he just know so much and pass the information on to us. Thank you Michael Ohgo

No problems encountered.

very well organized tour, the brochure was excellent, all the information was there. Getting picked up -to and from- the airport was great. We had a very pleasant and enjoyable trip.

Most helpfu; staff on the phone. Superb tour amnager

Only downside was the change of planes in Paris. CDG airport wasn't easy to navigate. (Could be if you're there weekly!) Also plane did not arrive in time to be met and brought to Dublin hotel by Collette rep. Called Collette and was told to take cab. (tour mngr.) was at hotel and and reimbursed cab fare (not tip).

Tour was great. Would have liked more time in Dublin! Maybe a day to map out the places of interest for everyone. Did a couple on my own and wasn't disappointed. How could anyone not like Moriaty's! Not comparable but same comment regarding Cliffs of Mohr and Ring of Kerry. Even loved seeing the lucky sheep and cows graze so leisurely!

We had a wonderful experience once again traveling with Collette.

I wish we had some information on how to work the plumbing and the electricity. We slept all night with the lights on one night and we had ice cubes and. boiling water for showers. We needed help and called the front desk. They helped it was frustrating. The handicapped help was great at the airport. We could have never found our way at the air port. Delta was problems/ a 3 hour delay both from Alantia to Dublin and coming home🐶It seems one of the engines would not start and we were on the Tarmac for over three hours

Titanic was fabulous. We needed about three hours there. Loved the Cabra castle. Not enough time at the Blarney Stone. We didn't get to kiss the stone--the line was 1 1/2 hour long and our couch was leaving in 45 minutes. Tom our driver was fsntastic. A great fellow- very helpful and kind. He needs a raise. Our tour guide was great too. She sure knows her history. Our group of 37 people were wonderful . Weather was fine- rain didn't effect us at all.

Our tour guide and our motor coach driver were fantastic - I thought they had worked together before! They were awesome. Everything ran like clock work, and we got to stop at some extra places!!

All of it was fabulous! We lucked out with the weather - it was fantastic. Rebecca was sooooo knowledgeable about Ireland, it's history, the towns, etc. And our motor coach drive Tom, was also great - he was part of our group! The local guides were also spectacular - it was everything I wanted and expected of this trip.

Terrific tour and terrific service.

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and beautiful scenery.

I would recommend Collette to other people. In fact I already have. I would go through Collette again, but I think that I would like a smaller group. (15 to 25). Collette was very good about letting me know what I needed to do before the trip and kept me informed up until the time of the trip. There is nothing that I would suggest to be done better.

The visit at the farm was one of my favorites. The man and wife were so kind and hospitable. I loved the little room he took us into and told his story about himself as a young man and his life experiences. I loved the Cliffs of Mohr. They were beautiful. When I first decided that I wanted to go to Ireland, the Cliffs were what I had in mind to see. The tours were all great. All the hotels we stayed at were simply wonderful. I really liked my room at the castle on the last night. I could have stayed there a few nights. It would be a great place to take walks and enjoy the country. It was my favorite hotel room. The Waterford crystal tour was very interesting. I enjoyed seeing the product being made from beginning to end. The whole experience in Ireland from day one was fantastic and I met a lot of really great and fun people. It was an experience of a lifetime.

Excellent

Great trip. Loved it. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Favorite place was Killarney.

Very nice people

The weather was a nice warm surprise. Our tour guide was knowledgable historical but with current events also. He was well organized and left nothing undone. Ireland was the only trip I will ever take and I couldn't have enjoyed it more.

Service was very very good. I would certainly recommend Collette and will travel with them again.

I have absolutely NO complaints about Collette or the tour. It was a wonderful trip/experience. I think the best part about the trip was our tour manager Michael Ohge. He was a wealth of information. My only complaint is that there is so much to see but never enough time to really see all you want. You might be given two hours at a location which seems like alot but really isn't. I think my highlight was staying the night at Cabra Castle. Unfortunately you arrive mid afternoon and because of our flight home had to leave at 4:45 a.m. But, all in all a wonderful trip.

Responded to all our questions in a timely manner.

Learning more about the people, food, ABC----Another ****** Castle/Cathedral---and the intellect of our guide, Michael, were all highlights and a trip of a lifetime.

Worked hard to put two Collette tours together and a Viking River Cruise at the end before flying home.

The guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and concerned about our learning as much as possible. We have never had a guide so conversant with an area.