Compare Extreme Ireland vs. MacBackpackers
Reviews | ||
Overall average rating | Overall average rating2.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Most popular reviews | Most popular reviews24th June 2017 I would never recommend this tour to anyone. It is poorly described on the website an...Read more 22nd June 2017 Extreme Ireland- An Irresponsible and Unfair Tour Company
We booked and paid in fu... Titanic Belfast 1 Day Tour 10th March 2016 Well what can I say , they cancelled it at 3 pm on the day .I had booked it in Januar... Traditional Irish Storytelling  8th November 2015 Rather impersonal day tour with a lot of driving from Dublin to the Giant's Causeway.... Giants Causeway- Game of thrones 1 Da... |  2 days ago I absolutely loved the 3 Day Isle of Skye tour with Macbackpackers!! Our guide Stewar...Read more  2 days ago Our guide, Mark, was a really cool person and a great storyteller! My friends and I, ...Read more 5 days ago This was the best possible way I could’ve spent 3 days in Scotland’s most beautiful p...Read more 6 days ago Hi everybody!!
I'm still 'dizzy' because of the wonderful, funny and unforgettable ...Read more |
Guide average rating | Guide average rating1.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars Richard Galloway(486 reviews) David Watson(323 reviews) Neil mclennan(281 reviews) Mark Doggett(167 reviews) Stewart McCulloch(52 reviews) Tim Blott(43 reviews) |
Transportation average rating | Transportation average rating1.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Accommodation average rating | Accommodation average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Meals average rating | Meals average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Value for money average rating | Value for money average rating1.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
About the operator | ||
Number of Tours | through 2 different countries | |
Travel Styles | Travel StylesCultural Nature & Adventure Independent | Cultural Festival & Events Nature & Adventure |
Average rating | Average rating2.0/5 from 5 reviews | 5.0/5 from 1783 reviews |
Ideal Age Group | Ideal Age Group18-99 | 18-40 |
Travellers met via TourRadar App | 249 travellers met through MacBackpackers tours | |
Average Price per day | Average Price per day$125 | $75 |
Average Food Fund | Average Food Fundn/a | n/a |
Average tour length | Average tour length8 days | 5 days |
Average Response Rate | Average Response Rate100% | 100% |
Average Response Time | Average Response Time1 hour | n/a |
Videos | Neil Exploring Spean Bridge and Ben NevisRichard on top of a Blustery Old Man of StorrNeil Sight Spotting from Wester RossRelaxing Clouds overlooking the Old Man of StorrWhat happens when you set the guides free at the beach...Sunset Timelapse over Loch Ness - Taken from Lochside HostelWho are MacBackpackers?Neil showing off the Old Man of StorrJacobite Steam Train | |
Tours | ||
Most popular tours | Most popular tours 8 days from $1731.96  12 days from $1759.17  1 review 7 days from $603.53  7 days from $879.02  6 days from $824.32  8 days from $933.72 |  573 reviews 5 days from $315.21  784 reviews 3 days from $188.6  206 reviews 3 days from $188.6  23 reviews 5 days from $518.18  21 reviews 7 days from $518.18  93 reviews 7 days from $454.87 |
Destinations | ||
Europe | Europe | |
Asia | Asia | |
Australia/Oceania | Australia/Oceania | |
Africa | Africa | |
North America | North America | |
Latin America | Latin America | |
Most visited destinations | Most visited destinations | |
Travel styles | ||
Nature & Adventure | Nature & Adventure | |
Cultural | Cultural | |
Festival & Events | Festival & Events | |
Independent | Independent | |
Most Common Types | Most Common Types | Coach / Bus (1726) Discovery (1069) In-depth Cultural (718) Christmas & New Year (28) Hogmanay (27) Adventure (6) |
Policies | ||
Average Group Age | Average Group AgeThe average age for Extreme Ireland tours is between 18 and 99. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. | The average age for MacBackpackers tours is between 18 and 40. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. |
Deposit | DepositTourRadar only requires a deposit of 20% to confirm a Extreme Ireland booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 21 April 2019 the full payment is necessary. | TourRadar only requires a deposit of 25% to confirm a MacBackpackers booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 21 April 2019 the full payment is necessary. |
Cancellation policy | Cancellation policyNo additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of the tour, but the deposit of 20% is non-refundable.If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies. | No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of the tour, but the deposit of 25% is non-refundable.If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies. |
Credit Cards | Credit CardsThe following cards are accepted for Extreme Ireland:Visa- Master Card- American Express | The following cards are accepted for MacBackpackers:Visa- Master Card- American Express |
