1. Take me to your Leader!!
If you are considering organising a group trip in order to avoid chaos, missed flights and a host of other potential trip downfalls then it is advisable to designate one or two people as group leaders.
The group leaders will be responsible for the majority of the planning of the trip. Everyone else can certainly take part in planning the trip, however, only the group leaders will make the actual bookings for accommodation, day tours, shows etc.
2. Choose your Destination
So you’ve decided on the location for your trip. There are loads of activities and things to do in both Dublin and Galway.
Once you’ve settled on a destination be sure you consider how you are actually going to get there. Where are the coach set down areas for each hostel, tourist attraction?
Looking for coach set downs and overnight coach parking for barnacles hostels? Click here to request our coach guide map.
Not travelling by coach? Click here for directions how to get to Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar or here for directions how to get to Barnacles Hostel Galway. …. How to get to Sesame Street?? Your guess is as good as ours!!
3. Pick your Dates:
So you’ve decided which hostel you want to stay in. Next you must pick what time of year to visit. If your trip is for leisure or culture seeking check out our upcoming events pages in both Dublin and Galway. It’s always adds to the experience if you can take in a festival as well!
Travelling to Dublin or Galway for a particular event? Be sure to leave adequate time either before or after your event to experience each city! Check out our favourite things to do in both Dublin and Galway.
4. Budgeting
Budgeting for a trip can be the hardest and trickiest part! Once your budget has been decided be sure to ask for group discounts when you booking accommodation, visitor attractions and even meals.
Or you could make it even easier…let Barnacles do the hard work of getting discounts for your group instead!! We’ve been working with local tour operators, visitor attractions and restaurants for over 13 years! We know of the best deals there are to be had! Avail of these discounts free of charge!! Just contact a member of the Barnacles Team…click here
5. What to Do and What to See!
So you’ve picked which Barnacles Hostel you will be staying in. You know how to get there and when your group is travelling. Be sure to make the most of your time in either Dublin or Galway.
Plan your itinerary in advance. The Barnacles Crew will be able to advise you on how long each day tour, activity will take and how much of your groups time to allocate. Take a look at some of our favourite day tours in both Dublin and Galway.
To make a group bookings today click HERE!!
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