FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Cork is the base for Activity Days and we have developed along the Wild Atlantic Way, Dublin and Belfast in the past few years. But just ask we probably know the local expert in the area you want to visit.
In your Guided Activity information there is a range of other activity in the area you can book for the same day or other days. There is a 10% discount on all second additional bookings, when made at the same time. We will recommend how much can be completed with enjoyment in 1 day or a few days in an area. In each area we have put together a list of the best local restaurants, pubs, music venues and places of interest. We can book places in advance for you, or you can choose when and where to go. We also know where to get the best picnic food in each area, and can pre-order for you. We want you to have the best possible time in Ireland. Take a look at the Blog on the Food on the Wild Atlantic Way as an example of the great choice on offer in Ireland. There are so many hidden gems waiting to be discovered.   Driver Guide/ Chauffeur The Driver guide is an Ireland expert and can drive you to the activities, places of interest and other attractions in Ireland. They are at your disposal. However there is a regulation on how much a person can drive in a day, break requirements and they do not work late nights as they need rest. They expect to work an 8 hour day. Any time spent transporting your party around after that is to be negotiated directly with the Driver Guide. They are your transport provider, but they are not expected to collect from restaurants, night clubs or theatre’s after their working day is complete.   Min-Bus or Bus Hire The transport is hired for your group for a specific time and place and for a maximum number of people. If the number of people in the party increases or decreases please advise Activity Days at once. The cost of transport is divided evenly between those travelling and if numbers in the group fall from that originally booked the overall price may have to increase to reflect this. We work with professional companies with quality transport. The earlier you book, the better change you have of getting the best bus available. Drivers have to have specific rest periods and this is built into the trips. If a driver is delayed due to clients later return there may be an extra charge levied by the transport provider.
The Irish motorway network is limited to routes linking the main cities. Other roads vary in size and quality. Travel is safe, if sometimes slow. The journey is not to be rushed and we make suggestions on the time to complete a journey. If you look at the Blog post of Beara you will see that the time to drive from A to B is long for short distances, on narrow winding roads, which make the drive more interesting, but cannot be rushed.
We have 3 types of cycling holidays.
  1. Hire a car and collect a bicycle at different places on your trip to do loop cycle trips.
  2. Guided cycling trips where you are transported to meet your guide and bicycle who accompany you during the full trip. We  can organise transport back to the airport in private or public transport.
  3. Self guided cycling as the only method of transport on a one way trip. We pick you up at the start of the trip, take you to the bicycle centre and you cycle on a self guided tour. We will book accommodation and activities added along the route for you. You can carry the luggage or we can organise local transport each day. At the end of the one way trip we transport the bicycle back to where it was rented from. There will be a booking deposit credit card on the bicycle, which will not be cashed except in case of damage or loss of the bicycle and equipment.
We can arrange for local cycling guides to meet you along the way at an extra charge if you wish. Remember to bring the correct footwear, clothing and rainwear for your trip.
Whether the trip is for one activity or for a vacation we advise you to take out travel insurance before booking this trip, as we do not provide insurance cover in case of accident. If you need to cancel due to illness please note the terms regarding the Deposit in no 2.10 in Terms and Conditions.
We appreciate the beautiful unspoilt Irish countryside. We practice the 7 principles of Leave No Trace:- Plan ahead and Prepare Be Considerate of Others Respect Farm Animals & Wildlife Travel and Camp on Durable Ground Leave what you find. Dispose of water properly Minimize the effects of Fire http://www.leavenotraceireland.org
Contact Activity Days by the enquiry form with your request during office hours GMT 10 am to 5 pm or 353872345151 or email team@activitydays.ie. IF you are phoning from overseas and need a phonemail then please advise on the phone no with area and country code and we can phone you back, in your time zone. The email is the quickest way to get an answer. By whatever the question on Ireland, we probably have the answer, and if we don’t, then we know who to ask!
If you are an Irish or EU citizen the EU drivers license and travel documents are accepted. If you are from outside the EU are a you will need a valid Passport with a visa (https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/visas-for-ireland/) for entry to Ireland which is an EU Country. For car hire a full driver’s license will need to be presented to the car hire company. If you wish to drive a mini-bus with 8 or more passengers the Department of Transport in Ireland directly. You have to prove to them that your permits are acceptable in Ireland. We strongly recommend getting transport with a driver for more that 8 people. Please contact for advice If you are under 25 years or over 70years of age the car hire company has particular conditions and other documents you need to provide when collecting the reserved hire car. The restrictions include the car size and power level you can rent.
We can organise the following transport in Ireland  Car Hire, Driver Guide/Chauffeur, Mini-Bus or Bus driver. Each of these modes of transport has some questions associated Car Rental Activity Days can include the cost of car hire as part of a package for you. We recommend manual transmission cars, as they are best for Irish roads. Automatic cars are available on request. Car hire is assumed to be from Cork airport, but hire from elsewhere can be arranged on request at the time of booking. You are responsible for the car insurance and excess and you must have your driver& insurance, drivers licence with you. Please sign all relevant forms when picking up the car. For further information look at the Driving in Ireland Blog. What Type of Car Hire Type of Car- We recommend manual transmission cars, as they are best for Irish roads. Automatic cars are available on request. Time - Car hire is assumed to be from Cork airport, but hire from elsewhere can be arranged on request at the time of booking. The Car can be dropped off at another airport for a one-way fee. We will charge per day and to the hour with a 25 minutes grace period on return. Age - The car hire you can receive depends on the age of the driver for drivers under 25. For customers aged between 75 – 79 years can rent with specific conditions:-
  1. Must drive regularly & hold a current motor insurance policy.
  2. Provide a letter from their doctor to state that they have been in good health and have been for at least 12 months.
  3. Provide a letter from their insurers to state that they have not been involved in any incidents in the last 5 years. in your possession on car pick
  4. Driving Licence - You must hold a valid for at least 2 years or more at the time of rental and have it in your possession on car pick. Carry with you at all times when driving in Ireland. Provisional or Learner drivers or seriously endorsed licence holders are not eligible to rent a vehicle e.g drink driving disqualification
  Insurance - You are responsible for the car insurance and excess The following insurances are included in the Activity Days – Standard Inclusive Programme:-  Compulsory Motor Insurance, Collision Damage Waiver ( CDW ), Theft Protection ( TP ), Compulsory Motor Insurance     (by Irish Law, the car hire company must provide Insurance for any damage to any other vehicle / Property or Injury to another person, including death ). Standard Incl. Package - On the “ Standard Inclusive “  programme the excess of €1,600 to €3,000 based on the type of car hired and will be explained when collecting the hire car Activity Days would like to advise customers that they can choose any of the following from the car hire company when collecting the car and the customer can choose which optional extra insurance to purchase when picking up the car.
  • Compulsory Motor (Insurance for damage or repairs to the hire car Collision Damage Waiver  (Collision Damage Waiver ( CDW ) means the driver is insured in relation to  -Damage to the rental vehicle subject to the damage excess to be paid by the  Renter.
  • Theft Protection - Theft Protection ( TP ) is included in the Standard Inclusive Programme with Insurance for the rental vehicle in the event it is stolen, subject to the damage excess to be paid by the car renter.
Additional Driver - An additional driver can be added to the car hire when picking up the car, once the person has their drivers license. Do you Provide Satnav or Child Seats? - These are not provided as part of a rental agreement but can be boded in advance for an extra fee. Child car seats can be booked in advance as well as booster seats for older children ( up to 12 years of age, depending on height) Do I have to stick to a set Driving Route? - Not at all. We recommend the most scenic, interesting and exciting driving routes, linking the accommodation booked with activities with a realistic driving time included! We always give a GPS meeting point for meeting guides and recommend arriving 15 minutes or more before the departure time. This allows for safety briefing, putting on equipment provided or getting to know your guide. Credit card deposit - A Credit card will be needed by the car hire company to the car hire company is mandatory to cover toll Fees, Speed camera’s, parking offences etc.  The renter is fully responsible for all fines and consequences of the violation of traffic and parking fines inquire during the rental. The Car hire arrangement is between the customer and hire company. We recommend that customers familiarise white the car before driving and noting any damage or defect to the car on the form provided by the rental company and bringing it to the attention of the staff of the car company. Driver Guide/ Chauffeur The Driver guide is an Ireland expert and can drive you to the activities, places of interest and other attractions in Ireland. They are at your disposal. However, there is a regulation on how much a person can drive in a day, break requirements and they do not work late nights as they need rest. They expect to work an 8 hour day. Any time spent transporting your party around after that is to be negotiated directly with the Driver Guide. They are your transport provider, but they are not expected to collect from restaurants, nightclubs or theatre’s after their working day is complete.   Min-Bus or Bus Hire The transport is hired for your group for a specific time and place and for a maximum number of people. If the number of people at the party increases or decreases please advise Activity Days at once. The cost of transport is divided evenly between those travelling and if numbers in the group fall from that originally booked the overall price may have to increase to reflect this. We work with professional companies with a quality transport. The earlier you book, the better chance you have of getting the best bus available. Drivers have to have specific rest periods and this is built into the trips. If a driver is delayed due to clients later return there may be an extra charge levied by the transport provider.
After full payment for the trip is received we will send you vouchers for the different elements of the trip, maps of the area, things to do, and details on suitable clothing and footwear for the activities. If the lead time is less than 6 weeks to the trip we will ask you to download the information and send you a USB stick with the trip information on it. We ask you to sign a form stating you are fit enough for each activity. If you do have an accident before getting to Ireland then please let us know so we can change the activities to suit your needs. While you are in Ireland we are available to answer any questions you may have or advise on any difficulty you may encounter.