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... |  3 days ago I did a 3 day Isle of Skye and Lochness tour with MacBackpackers. It was absolute fun...Read more  4 days ago I wouldn't consider myself a "tour" type of person, and I was pretty skeptical when I...Read more  5 days ago Amazing trip! Great landscapes in Scotland. Also, Dave was a great guide! He told us ...Read more  6 days ago Best tour I have ever been on! I could not recommend this tour enough, for everyone, ...Read more |
Guide average rating | Guide average rating1.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars Richard Galloway(455 reviews) David Watson(287 reviews) Neil mclennan(221 reviews) Mark Doggett(141 reviews) Tim Blott(39 reviews) Stewart McCulloch(17 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 StylesNature & Adventure Cultural Festival & Events | Cultural Festival & Events Nature & Adventure |
Average rating | Average rating2.0/5 from 5 reviews | 5.0/5 from 1563 reviews |
Ideal Age Group | Ideal Age Group1-99 | 18-40 |
Travellers met via TourRadar App | 255 travellers met through MacBackpackers tours | |
Average Price per day | Average Price per day$129 | $49 |
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 Time5 hours | 2 hours |
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 $1777.85  12 days from $1805.07  6 days from $1015.03  7 days from $901.45  6 days from $845.66  8 days from $958.24 |  487 reviews 5 days from $312.52  685 reviews 3 days from $186.79  19 reviews 7 days from $500.61  3 reviews 7 days from $500.61  87 reviews 7 days from $450.32  6 reviews 3 days from $186.79 |
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 | |
Most Common Types | Most Common Types | Coach / Bus (1545) Discovery (957) In-depth Cultural (646) Christmas & New Year (43) Hogmanay (22) Easter (12) |
Policies | ||
Average Group Age | Average Group AgeThe average age for Extreme Ireland tours is between 1 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 22 November 2018 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 22 November 2018 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 |
