Tour Reviews

“We just completed an absolutely wonderful tour along the Northern Ireland Coast. I’d never even been to Ireland, so these folks answered all my questions and really tailored this excursion to my needs. I was really impressed by how well planned yet flexible my experience was. Absolutely recommended, you will completely enjoy it!”

“I had the adventure of a lifetime going solo with an E-bike. Did the Treasures of Coast and History Tour. The itinerary was excellently planned. The B&Bs were cozy. Nora and Seamus are the coolest. Highly recommend!”

“We were pleased beyond words with the two tours (Yeats Country & Lakelands and The Causeway Coast) we took in August, 2019 with Ireland by Bike. The owners have planned extraordinarily beautiful routes through Northwest and Northern Ireland, chosen charming B&B’s, supplied near flawless cue sheets/maps paired with a GPS unit, and provided exceptional in-person and phone-call service. The scenery on The Causeway Coast tour was absolutely stunning with dramatic cliffs meeting the sea, lush farmland with roller coaster hills, and deep green glens. Seamus and Nora, your cycling tours top our list of favorites!”

“Thanks again for the flawless organization and support during our recent trips (August 2019). We had a fabulous time and have recommended Ireland by Bike to all of our friends here in Switzerland. Don’t be surprised if you soon see a deluge of Swiss adventure seekers. We very much appreciated the personal attention from you and the friendly welcomes we received from everyone along the route… it seems you two are on a first name basis with everyone we met!”

“We just completed a marvellous 12 day tour of County Donegal that included fantastic hikes and memorable biking on mostly quiet routes along the Wild Atlantic Way. With Seamus and Nora booking our B and B’s and transporting our bags, we were free to travel and explore to our hearts content. We enjoyed perfect biking weather, warm Irish hospitality, comfortable bikes and beds, wonderful Irish breakfasts, and a Guinness or two. We toured castles, mills, weaving studios, beaches, and graveyards, learning the history of this beautiful land. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wanted to explore on bike. 2 couples travelling together had 2 E-bikes and 2 hybrids and we all did well. Have to say, I really loved the E-bike on those Donegal hills!

“Every one of our group of 4 had a ball, from the breakfasts to the Guinness in the pubs at night. The rides each day were stunning. The ride along the coast after leaving Killybegs being our favourite. Great experience. We’ll be back”

My wife and I loved our bike trip with Ireland by Bike. The routes Seamus designed are gorgeous – through open meadows, by oceans and inlets, and across mountain valleys. This is a truly stunning part of the world. What made it especially nice is that 80% of the roads had almost no traffic. We also loved the freedom of a self-guided tour. We started early some days, and after lunch on other

days – whatever we felt like. We took more or fewer side trips, based on how energetic we felt. If we found an especially relaxing spot, we stopped there for hours. No-one told us what to do, or when to do it. It was an adventure, that we could control.

It was also quite comfortable. The B&B’s were all well done, with wonderful hosts who often met us with tea and snack ready. Having our luggage transported every day by Ireland by Bike made things really easy. And the way they provided directions for the routes was simple to follow. We made it even more comfortable by using eBikes. We got lots of exercise, but those uphill climbs were so much easier, as were those last 10 km of each day’s biking. eBikes also make it easier to stop/start to take lots of photos, and as a couple in our 60’s, ebikes let us do more of the optional routes.

We’ll be coming back again, for sure. At least 10 times each day, my wife and I said to each other “this is so beautiful!” We met open and friendly people all along the way. We explored cliffs by the ocean, beaches with caves, a 4000 year old “dolmen,” lighthouses, castles, and farms. This was actually our 30-year anniversary celebration. It was perfect!

“Biking the hills and mountains of Donegal Ireland was challenging but well worth it. I must admit I think we should have taken our time a little more but the scenery was spectacular. The owners of Ireland By Bike are the the BEST. Seamus and Laura were always available and helpful. The weather can be as challenging as the ride but that is also an immersion into the culture. It does rain so bring wet weather gear. The wind can also hurt you on the climbs. The roadways and routes are well maintained and it looked like they had recently repaved most of the back roads. Some of the lanes are rather narrow but traffic is almost nonexistent and they have to watch for sheep as well as bikers.”
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“Fantastic experience! Beautiful scenery, wonderful accommodations, and Nora and Seamus could not have been more helpful and responsive. We’re already planning our next trip!”

Beautiful hiking and biking tour in County Donegal.
“My husband and I took the bike and hike tour through County Donegal. We are so glad that we booked the trip with Seamus and Nora. Everything was exceptionally well-organized from length of bikes and hikes to transportation, B&B locations, and technology and resources provided! We loved having the GPS pre-loaded with routes along with a turn-by-turn. We could easily share the navigation and stop for a history lesson provided in the well-written and detailed notes. The routes chosen were just right: quiet roads, some challenging climbs, exceptional scenery. We loved the mix of hiking and biking. And, as a bonus, we appreciated the great weather we were fortunate to enjoy during the trip! Thanks again Seamus and Nora for taking such great care of us and doing such a great job in organizing. We’ve taken several bike trips in different countries, and your trip was definitely the most well-organized with attention to every detail.”

“It was a wonderful trip and we are so happy we did our first bike tour with Ireland by Bike. Company was great and well organized. Routes were great and distances just right.”

We all really enjoyed our visit this past July. Thank you for a great trip! The rides, scenery, B&Bs and (most of all) the people were phenomenal. Thanks again for a great trip.

Great experience for us.  First time and our expectations were met or exceeded.  Thanks Seamus, Nora and family!

Loved it!
“We are avid cyclists from Florida. My boyfriend and I just completed the causeway tour-8 day 7 night. It was wonderful. The countryside was amazing, the routes were rural, which as a cyclist was great. Lots of hills in Ireland. Scenery is amazing. I used the electric assist bike, my boyfriend, who is a much stronger cyclist used a regular bike. The bed and breakfast’s each night were perfect. Just remember to bring rain gear. Jacket, pants and shoe cover. It rained every day, some worse than others but we still enjoyed it very much and would do another tour with this company.”

One of our most enjoyable holidays ever.  The scenery is spectacular.  We loved the quiet roads.  The local people in the cities, towns and villages were so friendly and hospitable.

Since I have been home, I have recommended your tours to all of my friends. The tour we picked was perfect for us. We took advantage of the two day stops to rest, visit local pubs, and see the villages.

Hi Seamus and Nora.  Thanks again for another great cycling trip. The route was excellent and varied. Everything – bike, B&Bs, GPS were absolutely fine.  I very much enjoyed the trip. I’m glad you persuaded me to go to Rathlin Island as that was such a great day with fabulous views.

This was my first time on a cycling vacation, and prior to training for this trip, I hadn’t been on a bike in close to 10 years. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly everything went. I gave excellent marks for the value for the money because of how nice it was to have the entire trip essentially planned out for us. To not have to deal with the hassle of booking, logistics, and hauling around gear and luggage was wonderful.

On the whole, I had a most amazing time, especially as we were blessed with gorgeous weather for most of the trip. All the B&Bs we stayed at were well kept, with wonderful hosts. Seamus and Nora were wonderfully responsive to any requests or concerns we had during the trip. The views were gorgeous at every turn, from the breath taking seaside cliffs at Port to the simple joy of seeing and smelling the gorse brightening all the roadsides and hillsides.

“This holiday was the perfect challenge; hills that were tough but pedal-able to the top, stunning scenery to distract us along the way, mostly quiet roads, lovely cafes, restaurants and B&Bs to revive us and friendly folk everywhere. Our two children (aged 10 and 7) loved the cycling adventure, and my partner (who is disabled) found this just the right amount of challenge with his electric bike. We did the ‘Treasures of Coast and Country over seven days and Nora and Seamus couldn’t have been more accommodating: finding us accessible accommodation and even rearranging some accommodation for us at late notice, making sure we had all the navigation tools we needed, and even giving us a lift to the restaurant one evening when our legs gave up! There were one or two sections along busy roads, which were a little hair-raising with my 7 year old, but other than that I would whole-heartedly recommend this holiday as a fantastic challenge for any family wanting an active holiday.”

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The accommodations were top; better than I expected. It was nice meeting Seamus and Nora. The transfer of luggage was flawless. It was a tour to be remembered for life.

I would absolutely recommend Ireland by Bike to anyone cycling in Ireland and if I ever return to Ireland for any reason I would go cycling just because it was so great and easy with Ireland by Bike.

We really like Donegal County. Compared to the other places we went (Galway, Ring of Kerry, Dublin) it was much less crowded with tourists (ironic, coming from a tourist).

This tour was perfect for exploring the Atlantic coast. The small towns and restaurants had the best seafood ever! Biking allowed us to meet and talk with many people who were unbelievably friendly. Seamus was delightful and even tracked us down the second day when it was extremely rainy and windy to make sure that we did not want a ride to the next B&B. We would highly recommend this trip to both experienced and relatively novice bike riders.

It was fabulous, and we have recommended to many.

This trip is magical, one of my best so far! My expectations were pretty high and it was even better than anticipated. I felt safe on the road with the combination of small road + GPS + map + Odometer. The bike was in good shape and I felt reassured that if I needed support you would be there for us. I feel this was a very high quality tour, nothing cheap or cheesy about the choices you made for us. You must love what you do and it clearly shows. Thank you so much