Essential Trip Information
Details
About CIE Tours & Your Beyond the Map Experience:
Beyond the Map Travel & Tours has partnered with CIE Tours International, a premier tour operator with over 90 years of experience, for this unforgettable Irish adventure. CIE provides our comfortable motorcoach, a professional Irish driver/guide, and handles many of the on-the-ground arrangements, ensuring a seamless travel experience. As part of your tour package, you’ll receive a CIE Tours Travel Pack containing a backpack, water bottle, luggage tags, and more! For any questions or assistance, before, during, or after your trip, Linda, your dedicated Beyond the Map Travel host, is your primary contact every step of the way.
Pricing & Payment:
Travelers from all locations are welcome!
The tour price of $5,076 per person (double occupancy) includes round-trip flights between JFK and Dublin, deluxe motorcoach transportation within Ireland, the services of a professional Irish driver/guide and a dedicated Beyond the Map Travel host, accommodations in handpicked hotels (including the luxurious Cabra Castle), 20 delicious meals, all sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary, baggage handling (one suitcase per person), hotel taxes, and comprehensive travel insurance.
You can elect to add-on transportation from your area to JFK and comprehensive travel insurance.
A single supplement of $1,295 applies for solo travelers preferring their own room.
A deposit of $250 per person is due at booking (non-refundable). Final payment is due February 16, 2026. Reservations not paid in full by this date are subject to cancellation with forfeiture of payments. Personal expenses such as room service, laundry, souvenirs, and some meals (as specified in the daily itineraries), are not included. All rates are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, and are in US dollars. Rates are based on current pricing as of May 1, 2025, and may be subject to change before your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellations & Refunds:
Beyond The Map Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made by enrolled travelers are subject to a processing fee of $100 per person, charged by Beyond The Map Travel & Tours, plus the following CIE Tour cancellation penalties.
CIE Tours Cancellation Policy:
- Deposit: Non-refundable.
- 99–66 days before departure: 30% of land tour cost.
- 65–16 days before departure: 50% of land tour cost.
- 15–8 days before departure: 90% of land tour cost.
- 7–1 days before departure/Day of departure: 100% of land tour cost.
- Airfare: Non-refundable once ticketed.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
CIE Tours Cancellation Policy (In the event CIE Tours cancels):
If CIE Tours cancels your trip prior to departure for reasons other than a Force Majeure Event as determined by CIE, travelers will receive either (1) a full refund of their payments paid directly to Beyond the Map Travel, (2) will be rebooked onto the same tour at a future departure date at no additional cost or, (3) will be offered a future travel credit for use on any other CIE tour. If CIE Tours cancels your tour due to a Force Majeure Event, you will either (1) be rebooked onto the same tour at a future departure date at no addition cost or, (2) be offered future travel credit for any CIE tour, but no cash refund will be issued. CIE Tours is not responsible for additional costs incurred by travelers associated with necessary rebooking or cancellation such as airfare penalties associated with airline tickets purchased independently from Beyond the Map Travel & Tours. However, if you purchased your airfare through Beyond the Map Travel, we will reimburse these penalties to you. In the unlikely event of a Guaranteed Coach Tour cancellation, every effort will be made by CIE Tours and Beyond the Map Travel to rebook your travel onto the next available departure date or, if that is undesirable to the traveler, a full refund paid directly to Beyond the Map Travel & Tours will be issued.
Future Travel Credits (when/if available): Credits are valid for one year from the date of issue for travel within the next two years. Credits are non-refundable but may be transferable from the original traveler to another traveler.
Unused Portions of Your Tour: No refunds are available through CIE Tours for unused portions of your tour, including accommodations, attractions, meals, or services.
Travel Protection (optional):
For your peace of mind, this tour includes comprehensive travel protection through Generali Global Assistance (Plan F442G). Coverage includes trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical and evacuation, baggage loss/delay, and travel delay. [Link to downloadable PDF with full plan details].
Documentation:
A valid passport is required for travel to Ireland. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date (November 27, 2026). Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps. Please email a clear copy of your passport photo page to booking@travelwithbtm.com. Keep a printed copy with a trusted contact at home, and consider carrying a second copy separately during your travels.
Health & Mobility:
This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity. Please consider the following:
- Boarding/disembarking the motorcoach multiple times daily via 3–4 steps.
- Walking tours on cobblestone streets and uneven pavement.
- Historic sites may have steep or narrow stairs.
- Outdoor sites can involve sloped/rocky paths.
You must be able to walk several blocks unassisted, handle your own carry-on luggage, and manage uneven terrain. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited on the motorcoach. Motorcoaches cannot accommodate mobility scooters. Compact folding walkers or wheelchairs may be accepted with prior written approval from CIE Tours. Travelers requiring personal assistance must be accompanied by a capable companion; tour guides and drivers are unable to provide this service. It is important to inform us of any health conditions or mobility limitations prior to booking so we can ensure this tour is suitable for you. Non-disclosure may result in participation denial without refund.