NORTH WEST TOURS
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Ulsterbus
North West Tours
We had another very successful holiday
programme in 2016 so I would like to thank
our customers. Also, thank you to those who
took the time to complete a feedback form,
I read every one for your useful comments
and opinions.
For 2017 we have kept our traditional
favourites of Blackpool, Galway and
Killarney but have also added some
fantastic new tours to Harrogate, Oban,
Perth and Edinburgh, to name a few. As
always, all our daily excursions are included
in the price with no hidden extras! Your
breakfast and dinner are also included in
the price for the majority of our breaks.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Ulsterbus do not provide travel
insurance but we strongly
recommend that you arrange
adequate travel insurance prior to
departure. If you travel several times
per year, taking out yearly travel
insurance can work out as the
cheapest option.
In general, hotels and ferries etc. are
paid well in advance of departure so
Ulsterbus cannot provide a refund
for cancellations close to the date of
departure, another reason to have
adequate travel insurance.
MOBILITY ISSUES
If you have any mobility problems let
us know before you book your tour
and we will be able to advise on the
suitability of the hotel and coach and
help you select a trip that suits best.
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One of our main goals is to try and give
our customers good value for money. We
aim to keep our prices very competitive,
compared to other coach tour operators.
(The Euro/Sterling exchange rate will affect
the price of some tours in 2017 but we
will do our best to minimise this). Each
year a few customers have to cancel their
holiday at the last minute due to unforeseen
circumstances; Ulsterbus usually pay
hotels/ferries etc. in advance and cannot
provide a refund, so I can’t recommend
strongly enough that customers get their
travel insurance in place at an early stage.
When choosing a holiday with Ulsterbus
you have the confidence of travelling with
a household name that places utmost
FREE CONNECTING
TRAVEL
Free travel is available from anywhere
in Northern Ireland by scheduled
Translink bus service when joining
or leaving one of our tours, please
enquire at time of booking.
PICK UP POINTS
Depending on the tour some
passengers may have to use
scheduled Translink services to either
join the tour or complete their journey,
however there will be no charge
for this. To help speed up journey
times we use only the following pick
up points (depending on the tour):
Ulsterbus Foyle Street, Ulsterbus
Limavady, Strabane and Omagh
Bus Stations, Coleraine Jet Centre,
Ballymena- Larne Road Roundabout,
Newtownstewart Bypass, Stena
Terminal Entrance Belfast.
importance on your safety and security.
Our drivers are all fully trained professional,
experienced coach drivers and our coaches
are maintained to strict ISO 9002 standards.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard, all our regular customers along with
new faces. Don’t forget that with generally
only 49 seats on our coaches, many tours
sell out very quickly – so don’t leave it too
late to choose a holiday. All you have to do
is book your tour and meet the coach at one
of our designated pick up points and we’ll
take care of everything else.
Enjoy your trip.
Tony Mc Daid, Ulsterbus North West Tours
COACH DETAILS
Seat numbers allocated may change
depending on type of coach used.
We always endeavour to provide
a coach with toilets and music
however on occasion we may
have to use a coach without these
facilities.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Don’t forget that our gift vouchers
make a great present, available from
£10 upwards.
Ireland Tours
Date Destination
Various Shopping Day Trips
2 FEB Social Dancing
England Tours
Page
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Date Destination
Page
27 MARCH Harrogate “All Inclusive”
29
5
10 JUNE Torquay
30
3 APRIL Bantry
6
03 JULY Blackpool
31
19 APRIL Killarney
7
15 JULY Blackpool
32
23 APRIL Country Music Festival
8
17 JULY Lake District
33
24 APRIL Dungarvan
9
13 AUG Scarborough
34
2 MAY Enniscrone
10
14 AUG Blackpool
35
15 MAY Athlone
11
02 OCT Blackpool
36
30 MAY Tralee
12
5 JUNE Kilkenny
13
12 JUNE Leenane
14
18 JUNE Galway
18
16 MAR St Patrick’s in Glasgow
37
26 JUNE Tullamore
16
24 MAY Llanduduno
38
10 JULY Tullamore
17
30 JUNE Llanduduno
38
Scotland & Wales Tours
Date Destination
Page
11 JULY Killarney
15
24 JULY Oban
39
3 AUGUST Killarney
15
28 AUG Pitlochry
41
6 AUGUST Bundoran
20
02 SEPT Llanduduno
38
21 AUGUST Lisdonvarna
21
25 SEPT Perth
42
21 AUGUST Carlow
22
30 OCT Oban
40
28 AUGUST Wexford
24
17 NOV Glasgow
43
11 SEPT Enniscrone
10
24 NOV Edinburgh
44
17 SEPT Galway
19
02 OCT Bunratty
25
09 OCT Carlow
24
16 OCT Galway
25
22 OCT Country Music Festival
8
12 NOV Social Dancing
5
04 DEC Donegal Town
27
10 DEC Westport
Turkey+Tinsle
28
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IRELAND
TOURS Saturday Shopping
2017
Day trips
Return
£15
For those who love retail therapy, our Saturday
Shopping Tours will be a fun day out.
We depart Foyle Street at 08:15 and travel to
Junction One Shopping Outlet, Antrim where
you will get the chance to spend a few hours
and grab some bargains at the many discount
retail outlets.
Claremorris
Festival of Social Dancing
For April, June and September trips we
continue our shopping tour at Holywood
Exchange Retail Park, Belfast with fantastic
shops and the always popular IKEA with its
huge array of household goods. In December
we visit Belfast City Centre instead of Ikea.
At 17:00 pack your shopping on-board the bus
and we make our return journey, arriving in
Foyle Street at approx. 19:00.
Staying at the 4* McWilliams Park hotel, this
five day break is a must for those who really
enjoy dancing.
After a very popular debut in our brochure
last year, we have organised an enhanced trip
which includes free entry into the McWilliams
Suite for the social dancing events each night
and even better acts to keep you on your toes.
Due to high demand we have limited
availability for this trip so please book early.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
5 FEB / 12 NOV
5 day BREAKS
£225
2017 DATES
Day 1
1 April
We leave the North West and make
our way at a leisurely pace down
to Claremorris. There will be social
dancing to live acts in the McWilliams
Suite (available for each night of our
stay).
3 June
30 SEPTEMBER
Day 2
2 DECEMBER
A trip to popular Galway City where
you will have plenty of time to
explore. There will also be a sing
along in the hotel bar after dinner.
9 DECEMBER
Day 3
We make our way along the wild
Atlantic Coast calling into Westport
then on through the stunning
countryside to Louisburgh.
Day 4
A trip inland to the heart of Ireland,
along the shores of Lough Ree to
Athlone.
Day 5
After a good breakfast we make our
way back up the West Coast.
Single Supplement of £80
Departing
Foyle St 08:15
Altnagelvin Express Stop 08:20
Drumahe P&R 08:25
Claudy Crossroads 08:30
* Please note 60+ and Senior Smartpasses are not valid on this excursion
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Departing
Dungiven 08:40
Coleraine 09:30
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 18:30
Limavady 18:15
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 18:35
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IRELAND
TOURS Beautiful Bantry
2017
& The Beara Peninsula
3 April
5 day tour
£235
Bantry is a beautiful, historic town with some
great bars and situated in a region with lush
vegetation, palm trees and semi tropical
flowers. This tour offers you the chance to
enjoy some beautiful trips around one of the
most scenic areas of Ireland, returning to the
hotel each evening for dinner.
Killarney
& The Kingdom of Kerry
This is a great value 5 day tour staying at the
fantastic 4* The Maritime Hotel in Bantry which
is located close to everything in town. Situated
right on the coast the hotel offers great sea
views from the bar and restaurant and has 100
designer bedrooms.
Killarney is on the north-eastern shore of
Lough Leane, which is part of Killarney
National Park. In 2011 it was named Ireland’s
tidiest town. Owing to its natural heritage,
history and its location on the Ring of Kerry,
Killarney is a very popular tourist destination.
We will be staying at the 4* Killarney Towers,
which is located in the heart of Killarney Town
and offers guests an extensive array of onsite
leisure facilities, dining options, bars and
evening entertainment.
These tours are popular and sell out so don’t
delay in booking.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
19 apr
5 day tour
£220
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to The Maritime Hotel Bantry.
We depart the North West and travel
to The Killarney, stopping several
times en route.
Day 2
Day 2
A trip to Schull and Mizen Head,
Ireland’s southerly tip and one of
the most spectacular stretches of
coastline in Europe.
A relaxing day in Killarney.
Day 3
Day 3
We explore the beautiful Ring Of
Kerry. The route covers the 179 km
circular road starting from Killarney,
heading around the Iveragh Peninsula.
We tavel to Cork, the former European
Capital Of Culture. With a top gourmet
reputation, excellent shops and great
food markets, Cork has plenty to see
and do on a day out.
Day 4
A trip to Tralee and Dingle on the
stunning Dingle Peninsula, where the
classic movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ was
filmed.
Day 4
A trip to explore the beautiful
Beara Peninsula, passing over the
spectacular Healy Pass.
Day 5
Day 5
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West arriving early
evening.
After breakfast we return to the North
West, arriving early evening
Single Supplement £90
Single Supplement of £65
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Departing
Limavady* 18:00
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 19:30
Omagh 09:40
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Country Music Festivals
2017
Gleneagle Hotel
23 April
6 day tour
£335
These ever popular trips over 5+ days provide
passengers with a variety of exciting country
music entertainment. We have day trip
included as part of this package most days as
well.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Dungarvan
Great value
24 april
Dungarvan is a thriving seaside market town
nestled beneath the Comeragh Mountains in
County Waterford. We will be staying at the
well located Park Hotel in Dungarvan Town
which is well known in this seaside resort. The
tour should prove to be very popular at this
great value price. We will have entertainment
at least two nights during our stay.
5 day Tour
£210
Day 1
22 Oct
We make our way down Ireland’s
East Coast to the seaside town of
Dungarvan.
6 day tour
£339
Day 2
A morning trip to Tramore and
Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford. There
is a lot to see and do in Waterford so
it’s good to take some time and get a
flavour of this popular city.
Day 3
A scenic trip to Cappoquin in the
Blackwater Valley and over the
Knockmealdown Mountains to the
heritage town of Cahir. We return to
our hotel via Carrick on Suir, set in the
ancient Golden Vale.
6 NOV*
5 day tour
£259
Day 4
We spend the day in Cork calling in
Youghal on the way there
Day 5
After breakfast we begin the journey
back to the North West with several
stops along the way.
Single Supplement £70
Single Supplement of £65 for 6 Day
Trip, £50 for 5 Day Trip
*6 November - Mini Country Music
Festival
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Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Departing
Limavady* 18:00
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Enniscrone Co. Sligo
2017
2 MAY / 11 sept
4 day tour
£175
The small seaside village of Enniscrone is
situated along the Atlantic Ocean on the North
West Coast of Ireland. We will be staying at the
4* Diamond Coast Hotel which is one of the
finest hotels in Sligo and is ideally located for
touring the North West’s scenic routes.
Enniscrone is one of Ireland’s most beautiful
and inspiring seaside towns, and best-known
holiday centres in the North West. It must be
Athlone & Lough Ree
sampled to be appreciated – especially at such
a great value price.
We rate this hotel highly and so do our
customers, it sold out quickly in 2016
so don’t delay in booking.
We introduce a new tour to Athlone, staying
at the 4* Hodson Bay Hotel which is situated
right on the shore of Lough Ree – in a beautiful
setting about 5 miles from Athlone Town, right
in the centre of Ireland.
We have included an interesting Viking cruise
on Lough Ree, which departs right from
the jetty at the hotel, as well as a trip to the
always popular Galway City. There will also be
entertainment on at least two nights during
your stay.
There will also be entertainment on at least
two nights of your stay.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
15 May
4 day tour
£200
Day 1
Day 1
As we don’t have too far to travel we
can take a leisurely journey down to
Enniscrone, stopping for lunch near
Sligo.
We depart the North West and travel
to Galway, stopping near Sligo on the
way.
Day 2
Day 2
You get to board The Viking River Boat
at the jetty of the hotel which will
take you on a pleasant cruise along
the lough to Athlone. Spend the day
exploring the town until the coach
collects the party for dinner back at
the hotel.
We take a scenic drive to Westport
then on to Louisburgh.
Day 3
Day 3
Another scenic trip out west, to Achill
Island (weather permitting).
We head to bustling Galway City, the
coach will drop you in after breakfast
and collect you again late afternoon.
Day 4
Day 4
We return to the North West, making
our way to Sligo first for a few hours
shopping.
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West, stopping near
Sligo on the way and arriving back by
late afternoon.
Please note daily itinerary may
change dependent on weather.
Single Supplement £60
Single Supplement of £65
Departing
Coleraine* 09:45
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Departing
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 18:30
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Omagh 11:45
Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Coleraine* 09:45
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 18:35
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Tralee
2017
30 May
5 day tour
£230
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Historic Kilkenny
Our tours to Tralee are all about sightseeing
as we visit some of the most beautiful places
in Ireland. The Medieval town of Tralee is the
largest in Kerry and has an abundance of bars
and cafés as well as a museum and aquarium
to visit.
For this fantastic value tour we will be staying
at the 3* Brenners Hotel which is family run
and located right in the heart of Tralee, with
entertainment on at least two nights.
Historic Kilkenny set on the banks of the
River Nore can trace its roots back to the 6th
Century and relics of its colourful past can be
found everywhere – with a castle, cathedral
and vibrant craft centre there will be lots to
explore.
We will be staying at the 3* Springhill Court
Hotel on the outskirts of the town with its own
bar and leisure centre.
Our excursions will take you to Tipperary Town
and Wexford as well as a very interesting visit
to the Famine Ship in Dunbrody. Entertainment
will also be provided on three nights during
your stay.
5 June
5 day tour
£260
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and will
stop a few times on the journey down
to Tralee.
We Travel from the North West
to Kilkenny and our hotel on the
outskirts of town.
Day 2
Day 2
A free morning to enjoy Tralee for
a few hours before taking a short
afternoon trip to nearby Dingle on the
stunning Dingle Peninsula. This area
was the location used for the classic
movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’.
A free day to let you explore this
historic and compact Medieval city,
the coach will drop you in and collect
you later in the day.
Day 3
Day 3
A fascinating trip to New Ross to
visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship, this
includes a guided tour and costumed
performers which lets you experience
the bravery and fortitude of the Irish
famine emigrants. Afterwards we
make our way to Wexford for a few
hours.
We join The Ring Of Kerry for another
great sightseeing tour to one of the
most beautiful areas of Ireland.
Day 4
Our final tour takes in some of the
main sights of nearby Killarney with
Aghadoe Heights, Kate Kearney’s
Cottage and the Gap Of Dunloe being
the highlights.
Day 4
We travel to Tipperary Town in the
scenic Golden Vale. With its beautiful
architecture and well-kept shop
fronts, it’s a nice place to spend a few
hours. We will return to our hotel via
Cashel.
Day 5
We make the return trip to the North
West with a few stops on the way.
Day 5
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West with a few
stops en route.
Single Supplement of £75
Single Supplement of £72
Departing
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St 08:30
Strabane 09:00
Omagh 09:30
Departing
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St 08:30
Strabane 09:00
Omagh 09:30
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Leenane
2017
The Gateway to Connemara
12 JUNE
5 day tour
£230
This great value early summer tour takes in
the spectacular scenery of the west of Ireland.
The village of Leenane is a great base for
exploring the rugged coast and surrounding
areas. Located right at the water’s edge in
Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord, the village
also has a couple of atmospheric bars.
Your hotel for this tour is the family run 3*
Leenane Hotel which has a great reputation
for quality food and the friendliness of its staff.
The hotel is located just a 5 minute walk from
the village.
Killarney
& The Kingdom of Kerry
Killarney is on the north-eastern shore of
Lough Leane, which is part of Killarney
National Park. In 2011 it was named Ireland’s
tidiest town. Owing to its natural heritage,
history and its location on the Ring of Kerry,
Killarney is a very popular tourist destination.
We will be staying at the 4* Killarney Towers,
which is located in the heart of Killarney Town
and offers guests an extensive array of onsite
leisure facilities, dining options, bars and
evening entertainment.
These tours are popular and sell out so don’t
delay in booking.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
11july / 3 Aug
5 day tour
£310
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to our beautifully located hotel in
Connemara.
We depart the North West and travel
to The Killarney, stopping several
times en route.
Day 2
Day 2
A trip along the stunning West Coast
of Ireland, to Westport via Louisburg
taking in the fantastic scenery.
A relaxing day in Killarney.
Day 3
We explore the beautiful Ring Of
Kerry. The route covers the 179 km
circular road starting from Killarney,
heading around the Iveragh Peninsula.
Day 3
We travel through the Connemara
National Park to Clifden.
Day 4
Day 4
A journey around the shores of Lough
Corrib, through Oughterard and on to
Galway City.
A trip to Tralee and Dingle on the
stunning Dingle Peninsula, where the
classic movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ was
filmed.
Day 5
Day 5
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West with a few
stops on the way.
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West arriving early
evening.
Single Supplement of £60
Single Supplement £105
Departing
Coleraine* 09:45 Limavady* 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 18:45
Strabane 17:00
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:40
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Tullamore
2017
June
26 JUNE
5 day tour
£260
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Tullamore
July
This is our first year running tours to Tullamore
in the Irish midlands. The Grand Canal runs
through the town with the Tullamore Dew
Visitor Centre situated on its banks, dedicated
to the distilling heritage of the town and the
famous Tullamore Dew whiskey.
The hotel for the June tour is the excellent
4* Bridge House Hotel located right in the
centre of town. The foyer and entrance are an
impressive sight with a grand chandelier and
magnificent marble stairway, setting the high
standard of this quality hotel. Entertainment
will be provided each evening which makes
this a great value tour.
One of the highlights of this trip will be a
guided tour of the Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre
where you will find out the history and distilling
process associated with this famous drink, as
well as getting a chance to sample.
The hotel for the July tour is the award
winning 3* Tullamore Court Hotel, located only
a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Entertainment will be provided on at least two
nights during your stay.
10 july
5 day tour
£250
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to Tullamore, County Offaly, arriving at
the hotel late afternoon.
We depart the North West and travel
to Tullamore, County Offaly, arriving at
the hotel late afternoon.
Day 2
Day 2
A short morning trip to Birr in
the shadow of the Slieve Bloom
Mountains. You will also have time in
the afternoon to make the short walk
from the hotel into Tullamore and
have a look around.
A day in Tullamore to have a look
around the town, including a guided
tour around the Tullamore Dew Visitor
Centre.
Day 3
Day 3
We travel along the shores of Lough
Ennell to the busy shopping town of
Mullingar. The Cathedral Museum in
the town hosts artefacts worn by St
Oliver Plunkett and Marie Antoinette.
We travel along the shores of Lough
Ennell to the busy shopping town of
Mullingar. The Cathedral Museum in
the town hosts artefacts worn by St
Oliver Plunkett and Marie Antoinette.
Day 4
Day 4
We make our way to Athlone town for
the day.
A trip to Athlone town for the day.
Day 5
Day 5
After breakfast we return to the North
West, stopping near Sligo on the way,
arriving late afternoon.
After breakfast we return to the North
West, stopping near Sligo on the way,
arriving late afternoon.
Single Supplement of £60
Single Supplement of £60
Departing
Coleraine* 09:45 Limavady* 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Departing
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 18:35
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Coleraine 09:45
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Omagh 11:45
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 18:35
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IRELAND
TOURS Galway Bay
2017
Summer
18 JUNE
4 day tour
£250
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Galway Bay
Autumn
17 Sept
This tour takes us through some fantastic
locations along the Wild Atlantic Way as well as
giving you a day to explore Galway City.
5 day tour
£320
The 4* Salthill Hotel sits perched above the
Galway promenade. This modern, upscale
hotel is 2 miles from Eyre Square and always
proves popular with our customers.
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to Salthill arriving in time for dinner.
We depart the North West and travel
to Salthill arriving in time for dinner.
Day 2
Day 2
A free day to explore the bustling city
of Galway. The coach will drop you
in around 11:00 and pick up again
around 16:00. Or stay later in the City
and take a short taxi journey or thirty
minute walk back to the hotel.
A scenic tour into the ‘Wild West’ as
we make our way through stunning
scenery to Clifden.
Day 3
Day 3
We take a trip to the buzzing town of
Athlone.
A scenic tour into the ‘Wild West’ as
we make our way through stunning
scenery to Clifden.
Day 4
A free day to explore the bustling city
of Galway. The coach will drop you
in around 11:00 and pick up again
around 16:00. Or stay later in the City
and take a short taxi journey or thirty
minute walk back to the hotel.
Day 4
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West, stopping off
near Sligo on the way.
Day 5
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West, stopping off
near Sligo on the way.
Single Supplement of £80
Single Supplement of £100
Departing
Coleraine* 09:45
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Departing
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 19:05
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Strabane 17:15
Foyle St 18:00
Limavady* 18:45
Omagh 11:45
Strabane 17:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Coleraine* 09:30
Foyle St 18:00
Limavady* 18:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 19:05
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Bundoran
2017
6 aug
4 day tour
£180
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Lisdonvarna
Summer
Another first time tour for 2017 is the lively
seaside town of Bundoran in County Donegal
which is a great base to explore The Wild
Atlantic Way.
You will be staying right in the centre of town
at the 3* Allingham Arms Hotel which will have
entertainment in the bar each evening.
(With this hotel’s reputation for country music,
there may be the possibility of a well-known
act playing the main hall during our stay. At
time of publishing the hotel was unable to
confirm, please note entrance to a show is not
included in the price).
A fantastic value trip during the height of
summer to Lisdonvarna, famous for music and
festivals and also a premier spa town owing to
its mineral wells.
The hotel for this tour will be one of the 3*
White Hotel Group’s with breakfast, dinner,
daily excursions and entertainment each
evening – making it outstanding value for
money.
Co. Clare is known for its natural, rugged
beauty including the Cliffs of Moher and the
Burren – make sure you bring a camera!
Day 1
21 AUG
5 day tour
£240
Day 1
We travel the short distance from the
North West to Bundoran, arriving with
plenty of time to have a look around
before dinner.
We depart the North West late
morning and travel to Lisdonvarna.
Day 2
Day 2
A trip voted one of the 10 best road
trips in the world: Ballyvaughan on
the spectacular R477 coast road.
A trip to the heritage town of Ardara,
passing through Donegal Town and
Killybegs on the way.
Day 3
Day 3
After a leisurely morning we take a
drive south calling at Ennis, Lahinch
and the Cliffs of Moher.
Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way as we
make our way to Ballina, taking the
coast road through Enniscrone and
then on to Westport.
Day 4
Day 4
We visit the ever popular Galway.
After breakfast we return to the
North West with a stop en route in
Enniskillen to do some shopping.
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West, stopping near
Sligo on the way.
Day 5
Single Supplement of £72
Single Supplement of £50
photography by Alison Crummy
Departing
Coleraine 10:15
Limavady 10:30
Foyle St 11:15
Strabane 11:45
Departing
Omagh 12:15
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 18:50
Limavady* 9:30
Foyle St 10:15
Strabane 10:45
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady* 18:15
Omagh 11:15
Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Coleraine* 09:15
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady 18:15
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine* 18:35
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Carlow
2017
Summer
21 Aug
5 day tour
£280
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Carlow
Autumn
After the success of last year, we have decided
to run this trip again for 2017. The settlement
of Carlow is a hidden gem that is thousands of
years old and predates written Irish history.
We will be staying at the excellent 4* Seven
Oaks Hotel which is about a ten minute walk
from the town. With tea and scones on arrival
and entertainment each evening, this is a great
value summer trip.
After the success of last year, we have decided
to run this trip again for 2017. The settlement
of Carlow is a hidden gem that is thousands of
years old and predates written Irish history.
We will be staying at the excellent 4* Seven
Oaks Hotel which is about a ten minute walk
from the town. With tea and scones on arrival
and entertainment each evening, this is a great
value autumn trip.
9 Oct
4 day tour
£210
Day 1
Day 1
We make our way down the East
Coast to our hotel, with tea and
scones on arrival.
We make our way down the East
Coast to our hotel, with tea and
scones on arrival.
Day 2
Day 2
A trip to historic Kilkenny with lots to
see in this compact medieval city.
A trip to historic Kilkenny with lots to
see in this compact medieval city.
Day 3
Day 3
See the Wicklow Mountains with a
trip to beautiful Glendalough and its
stunning vistas.
See the Wicklow Mountains with a
trip to Glendalough and its stunning
vistas.
Day 4
Day 4
We visit the buzzing historic city of
Waterford where you will have time
to wander around its many shops and
attractions.
After breakfast we begin the trip
home and travel up the East Coast.
Day 5
Single Supplement of £50
After breakfast we begin the trip
home and travel back up the East
Coast.
Single Supplement of £65
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Limavady* 18:15
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:50
Foyle St
08:45 Strabane 09:15
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:45
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Wexford
2017
28 aug
5 day Tour
£270
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Bunratty Castle
The Medieval town of Wexford is a lively place
with winding streets, a lovely quayside and
plenty of pubs and shops. On this tour our day
trips will take us along the scenic south coast
to visit Dungarvan and Waterford.
We will be staying at the 4* Ferrycarrig
Hotel located right on the water’s edge
on the outskirts of Wexford. There will be
entertainment on at least two nights during
our stay.
The famous 15th century Bunratty Castle &
Folk Park is nestled in the heart of historic Co.
Clare countryside.
Just a short stroll from the castle is the
excellent 3* Bunratty Castle Hotel. The
shopper’s paradise Bunratty Village Mills can
also be found at the edge of the hotel grounds.
The famous and unique Durty Nelly’s pub is a
2 minute walk from the hotel and is well worth
a visit at night.
Day 1
2 Oct
4 day tour
£210
Day 1
We make our way down Ireland’s east
coast to our fantastic hotel in Wexford.
We travel down the West Coast to
Bunratty Castle.
Day 2
Day 2
We visit Hoolt Head Lighthouse in the
morning and then the coach will drop
you into Wexford so you can explore
the town and it will return you to the
hotel in plenty of time for dinner.
A sightseeing trip along the Atlantic
Coastline calling at Kilrush and Lahinch.
Day 3
Day 3
A trip to Limerick City.
We take a trip to Ireland’s oldest city
Waterford. With lots to see and do, it’s
no surprise Waterford is becoming
one of the most popular cities in
Ireland to visit.
Day 4
After breakfast we return to the North
West, making our way back up the
coast.
Day 4
Single Supplement of £50
We take a journey to Enniscorty and
New Ross.
Day 5
After breakfast we return to the North
West, travelling along the East Coast.
Single Supplement £90
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Limavady* 18:15
Departing
Returns
Limavady* 07:45
Foyle St
08:30 Strabane 09:00
Omagh 16:30 Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Omagh 09:30
Limavady* 18:15
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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IRELAND
TOURS Galway City
2017
16 oct
5 day tour
£240
Galway is a very popular destination and this
is a great value autumn break staying at the
impressive 4* Maldron Hotel (formerly Pillo)
which is a great base to explore Galway City
and also the West of Ireland.
IRELAND
TOURS
2017
Donegal
Turkey & tinsel
Enjoy entertainment most nights of your stay
or explore the charms of Galway at night.
4 DEC
Located in the heart of Donegal Town, we
return for a festive trip to the 3* Abbey Hotel.
There will be trips each day and entertainment
each night with the highlight of the trip
‘Christmas Dinner’. After the huge success of
this trip last year it will sell out quickly.
5 day tour
£190
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to Galway, stopping near Sligo en
route.
We depart the North West, making our
way to Ballybofey for a short stop on
the way to Donegal Town.
Day 2
Day 2
A trip to scenic Connemara
A short tour of South Donegal
travelling through Killybegs and
Ardara.
Day 3
Day 3
A scenic tour of Co. Clare and The
Burren with its unforgettable views.
We take a short drive through
Bundoran, then along the coast to
Sligo.
Day 4
Day 4
A free day in bustling Galway, the
coach will drop you in after breakfast
and collect you late afternoon.
Back across the border as we skirt
the shores of Lough Erne into the
historical town of Enniskillen.
Day 5
Day 5
After breakfast we travel to the North
West, back by late afternoon and
stopping off near Sligo on the way.
After breakfast we make our way
north, arriving back to the North West
by early afternoon.
Single Supplement of £80
Limited Single Supplement of £20
Departing
Coleraine 09:30
Limavady 10:00
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Departing
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady 18:15
Returns
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 18:35
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Coleraine 11:00
Limavady 11:30
Foyle St 12:15
Strabane 12:45
Strabane 17:00
Foyle St 17:30
Limavady 18:15
Omagh 13:15
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 18:35
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IRELAND
TOURS
2017
10 DEC
6 day tour
£240
Westport
Turkey & tinsel
Harrogate
‘all inclusive’
Take a trip to some of the most scenic
locations around Westport and enjoy the
‘Christmas and New Year’ festivities.
2017 sees the introduction of a first for us with
what we have called an ‘all inclusive’ trip to
the very picturesque town of Harrogate in the
centre of the Yorkshire Dales.
Entertainment will be provided each evening,
so why not sit at the open fire, relax before the
Christmas rush and enjoy.
Located just a couple of minutes from the
town of Westport, the 3* Westport Woods
Hotel has easy access to a range of activities
whilst being set in tranquil and picturesque
surroundings.
ENGLAND
TOURS
2017
We will be staying at the 3* Cairn Hotel which
is a short 10 minute walk to Harrogate town
centre. Entertainment will be included on at
least two nights during your stay.
This trip includes our usual breakfast and
dinner, each passenger will also get three
complimentary drinks vouchers per night
(includes house wines, beers, spirits as well as
non-alcoholic options).
27 MAR
5 day tour
£235
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
to Westport stopping just outside Sligo
for a while en route and arrive in time
for ‘Christmas Eve’ dinner at the hotel.
We depart the North West and travel
via Larne to Yorkshire.
Day 2
Day 2
A free day in Harrogate to enjoy this
beautiful shopping town. Free soup
and sandwich lunch in the hotel.
A free morning followed by a trip to
Achill Island (depending on weather)
for a short tour, getting back to the
hotel in good time for ‘Christmas
Dinner’.
Day 3
‘Boxing Day’. This morning we travel
south to Louisburgh returning to our
hotel via Leenane.
A trip to a part of the Yorkshire
Dales that will be familiar to fans of
Emmerdale. We will visit the market
town of Otley and the lovely village of
Esholt (the original Hotton in the TV
series).
Day 4
Day 4
A free day to relax and listen to the
entertainment in he hotel, or take a
stroll around Westport before enjoying
the ‘New Year’s Day’ celebrations.
A later start to the day when we visit
the nearby Roman Settlement of York.
Famous for its Minster, city walls,
exquisite architecture and cobbled
streets there is definitely plenty to do
for the day.
Day 3
Day 5
Day 5
A trip to Galway
Day 6
After a hearty breakfast we make our
way back to Cairnryan to catch the
ferry back to Northern Ireland.
After breakfast we make our way
back to the North West, arriving in the
early evening.
Limited Single Supplement of £60
Limited Single Supplement £65
Price includes dinner, breakfast
& excursions as shown
Departing
Coleraine 9:30
Foyle St 10:45
Strabane 11:15
Strabane 17:15
Foyle St 18:00
Limavady 18:45
Omagh 11:45
Returns
Omagh 16:30
Coleraine 19:05
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Limavady 10:00
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
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ENGLAND
TOURS Torquay
2017
The English Riviera
10 june
7 day tour
£370
The English Riviera is a resort in the truest
sense of the word, attracting visitors of all
ages.
Torquay is a great place to relax and soak up
the atmosphere. The waterfront is the focus of
life in the town and here you will find the palm
lined promenade, seafront gardens, a bustling
harbour and international marina.
ENGLAND
TOURS
2017
Blackpool
July
The 3* Carlton Hotel is a ten minute flat walk
from the town centre and has nightly dancing
and entertainment provided in its sister
hotel within the same complex.
Blackpool is one of the UK’s top holiday resorts
and has something for everyone, from huge
theme parks to fantastic night time shows and
beautiful scenery on its doorstep. Enjoy the
promenade along its Golden Mile which is a
great place to take a seat and watch the world
go by.
We will be staying at the central, family run 3*
Adelaide Hotel with its prime position opposite
the Winter Gardens. This hotel has become
a real favourite with our customers, many of
whom return year after year.
This package is always popular as it includes
a trip to Bury Market, a real bargain hunter’s
favourite and also a day trip to elegant
Southport.
Day 1
Day 2
We leave the hotel after breakfast
and make our way South to Torquay,
arriving in good time to settle in
before dinner.
A free day to explore the resort. Why
not visit the famous Pleasure Beach
or if you are feeling brave take “ The
walk of faith” across the glass floor
near the top of Blackpool Tower.
Day 3
Day 3
A free day to enjoy Torquay at your
leisure.
A trip to the famous Bury Market, the
biggest in North England.
Day 4
Day 4
We visit the stunning port of
Dartmouth as well as Brixham.
We visit nearby Southport with its
pleasure pier (the second longest
in Britain) and elegant tree lined
shopping streets which should make
this an enjoyable day out.
Day 5
After breakfast we take a trip along
the majestic World Heritage Jurassic
Coast, calling at Exmouth and
Sidmouth.
Day 5
Day 6
Another free day.
Day 6
We depart after breakfast and make
our way up to our overnight hotel
(overnight bag required).
After breakfast we return to the North
West by ferry via Larne.
Day 7
Limited Single Supplement of £75
Child £190
Departing
Limavady* 7:45
Foyle St 8:30
Strabane 9:00
Omagh 9:30
Returns
Omagh 20:00
Strabane 20:30
Foyle St 21:00
Limavady* 22:00
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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£290
We depart the North West and travel
by ferry via Larne. Expect a warm
welcome from the hotel owners Derek
and Caryn on arrival.
Day 2
Single Supplement of £80
6 day tour
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
down to Dublin, followed by an
overnight stop in England (overnight
bag required).
After breakfast we make our way
across the Irish Sea to Dublin and up
to the North West.
3 JUL
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
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ENGLAND
TOURS Blackpool
2017
July
ENGLAND
TOURS
2017
The Lake District
15 JULY
You can expect beautiful scenery on our tour to
the Lake District.
8 day tour
£370
We will be staying at the 3* Cumbria Grand
Hotel near Grange Over Sands which is well
known for its Edwardian period architecture
and quaint cafes and shops.
Formerly an RAF officers training centre during
the war, this hotel has had an interesting
history. It is also set right on the edge of The
Lake District National Park and has stunning
views from its grounds. There will also be
entertainment on at least two nights during our
stay.
17 JUL
5 day tour
£300
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
by ferry via Larne. Expect a warm
welcome from the hotel owners Derek
and Caryn on arrival.
We travel by ferry via Larne before
making the drive down to our hotel.
Day 2
Day 2
We take a drive into the stunning
Lake District, along the shores of Lake
Windermere and calling at Bowness
and Windermere.
A free day to explore the resort. Why
not visit the famous Pleasure Beach
or if you are feeling brave take “ The
walk of faith” across the glass floor
near the top of Blackpool Tower.
Day 3
Day 3
A drive into the always popular resort
of Blackpool today.
We visit nearby Southport with its
pleasure pier (the second longest
in Britain) and elegant tree lined
shopping streets which should make
this an enjoyable day out.
Day 4
Day 4
We make our way to The Yorkshire
Dales to sample some of its fantastic
scenery
Another free day.
Day 5
Day 5
A trip to the famous Bury Market, the
biggest in North England
We return to the North West by ferry
via Belfast.
Day 6
Limited Single Supplement of £60
A trip into Liverpool
Day 7
A final free day to spend in the resort
Day 8
After breakfast we return to the North
West by ferry via Larne.
Single Supplement of £100
Child £235
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Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Departing
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St* 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:15
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ENGLAND
TOURS Scarborough
2017
13 Aug
6 day tour
£370
Scarborough, on the Yorkshire Coast, has been
a spa town since 1620 and was Britain’s first
ever seaside resort. Today, as one of England’s
largest seaside resorts it retains much of
its character. Located on two sandy bays
surrounded by cliffs, it provides us with an
excellent base from which to explore.
We will be staying at the 3* Red Lea Hotel,
situated on the favoured Scarborough South
ENGLAND
TOURS
2017
Blackpool
August
Cliff in close proximity to the Scarborough Cliff
Lift, the Scarborough Spa Centre, the Italian
Gardens and of course Scarborough South
Beach. There will be entertainment on 3 of the
5 nights in the hotel.
Please note there are several steps to gain
access to this hotel
Blackpool is one of the UK’s top holiday resorts
and has something for everyone, from huge
theme parks to fantastic night time shows and
beautiful scenery on its doorstep. Enjoy the
promenade along its Golden Mile which is a
great place to take a seat and watch the world
go by.
We will be staying at the central, family run 3*
Adelaide Hotel with its prime position opposite
the Winter Gardens. This hotel has become
a real favourite with our customers, many of
whom return year after year.
This package is always popular as it includes
a trip to Bury Market, a real bargain hunter’s
favourite and also a day trip to elegant
Southport.
Day 1
14 Aug
7 day tour
£330
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
by ferry via Larne. Expect a warm
welcome from the hotel owners Derek
and Caryn on arrival.
We travel via ferry from Belfast and
arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2
Day 2
A free day to relax and enjoy
Scarborough with its many
attractions.
A free day to explore the resort, with
so much to see and do you will be
ready for your evening dinner.
Day 3
Day 3
A trip through the North York Moors to
the seaside town of Whitby, famous
for its Abbey and association with
Count Dracula.
A trip into the famous Bury Market,
the biggest in North England.
Day 4
Day 4
With so much to see and do we have
another free day in the resort.
A short drive takes us to the historic
city of York with its famous Minster
and variety of shops.
Day 5
Day 5
We visit nearby Southport with its
pleasure pier (the second longest
in Britain) and elegant tree lined
shopping streets which should make
this an enjoyable day out.
A free day to see more of
Scarborough
Day 6
Day 6
We return to the North West via
Yorkshire, Cumbria, Southern Scotland
and Belfast.
A final free day to spend in the resort.
Single Supplement of £60
Day 7
After breakfast we make our way
back home via Cairnryan
Departing
Returns
Omagh 7:15
Strabane 7:45
Coleraine 9:15
Ballymena 9:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St* 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 8:30
Limavady 9:00
Departing
Belfast Terminal 10:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:15
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Single Supplement of £80
Child £210
Omagh* 21:20
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ENGLAND
TOURS Blackpool
2017
Illuminations
2 OCT
5 day tour
£250
Blackpool is one of the UK’s top holiday resorts
and has something for everyone, from huge
theme parks to fantastic night time shows and
beautiful scenery on its doorstep.
Glasgow & Edinburgh
Saint Patrick’s weekend
Blackpool Illuminations is what many regard
as the best free light show in the world with
six miles of fantastic lights.
We will be staying at the central, family run 3*
Adelaide House Hotel which has become a real
favourite with our customers.
For a great value St. Patrick’s weekend break
we travel to Glasgow for a stay at the Ibis City
Centre Hotel which is conveniently located
close to shops and nightlife.
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best social
events of the year so expect a lively day on
Friday in Glasgow.
We will also make a short trip for a day in the
stunning city of Edinburgh, so this will be a
busy trip.
Please note breakfast only is included in this
package.
SCOTLAND
TOURS
2017
16 MAR
4 day tour
£180
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
via Larne. Expect a warm welcome
from the hotel owners Derek and
Caryn on arrival.
Thursday: We depart the North West
and travel direct to Glasgow via
Belfast.
Day 2
Day 2
Friday: After breakfast you have a full
day and night to explore Glasgow on
St. Patrick’s Day.
A free day today to explore the resort.
Day 3
Day 3
A trip to the famous Bury Market,
the biggest in North England with a
huge variety of stallls. After dinner we
then take a night time drive along the
promenade to view the lights.
Saturday: After breakfast we leave
in the late morning for a trip into the
lovely city of Edinburgh.
Day 4
Day 4
Sunday: After breakfast we leave in
the late morning again to return back
to the North West via Belfast .
A trip to pretty Lytham St Annes, then
on to see the Victorian elegance of
Southport.
Day 5
Single Supplement of £75
After breakfast we return to the North
West by ferry via Larne.
Single Supplement of £60
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:00
Ballymena 8:30
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 7:15
Limavady 7:45
Departing
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
Returns
Omagh 7:00
Strabane 7:30
Coleraine 9:10
Ballymena 9:45
Belfast 18:00 Ballymena 18:45
Foyle St* 20:00 Strabane* 20:40
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 8:00
Limavady 8:45
Belfast Stena Terminal 10:30
Coleraine 19:15
Limavady 20:30
Omagh* 21:10
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WALES
TOURS
2017
24 MAY*
5 day tour
£250
SCOTLAND
TOURS
2017
Llandudno & Snowdonia
Oban
Summer
Llandudno is Wales’s largest resort and is
situated between the Great and Little Ormes,
with two great beaches. It has managed to
keep its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and
splendour alongside modern attractions.
Enjoy a trip to the picturesque resort town of
Oban during the height of summer. Known as
‘The Gateway to the Isles’ it’s a great base for
exploring the stunning surrounding area.
May: We will be staying at the 3* Hydro Hotel
which has entertainment most nights and is
a short walk from shops, the pier and Happy
Valley gardens.
The 3* Royal Hotel is situated right in the
centre of town with everything on its doorstep
plus entertainment on two nights during your
stay.
June/Sept: We will be staying at the excellent
3* Tynedale Hotel, with entertainment each
evening.
24 JULY
5 day tour
£350
30 JUN / 2 SEPT
5 day tour
Day 1
£320
Today we journey across the mouth of
Loch Etive, along the shores of Lochs
Creran and Linnhe to Fort William. In
the evening there will be mulled wine
on offer pre dinner.
Day 2
Day 1
A chance to relax and enjoy Oban, the
town has lots of fine shops as well as
many historic and interesting places
to visit.
We depart the North West and catch
the ferry over to Holyhead and from
here we make the fairly short drive to
Llandudno.
Day 3
Day 2
We journey across the mouth of
Loch Etive, along the shores of Lochs
Creran and Linnhe to Fort William.
A free day to enjoy the many
attractions of Llandudno.
Day 3
Day 4
We journey into the mountains to visit
The National Slate Museum, situated
in the Victorian workshops built in the
shadow of Elidir mountain, site of the
vast Dinorwig Quarry. There will be
an array of demonstrations and talks
to give a feel of how quarry life used
to be.
An afternoon trip to Seil Island.
Day 5
After breakfast we travel back to
Cairnryan with a few stops en route
before our late afternoon sailing to
Larne.
Day 4
We travel via the Conway Vale to
Blaenau-Ffestiniog then on up to
Porthmadog and through Beddgelert
and the stunning Snowdonia Valleys
Single Supplement of £65
Day 5
After breakfast we make our way
back over to Dublin then return to the
North West.
*Single Supplement £10 per person
per night – Seaview rooms £7 per
night (limited numbers)
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Departing
Limavady* 7:45
Foyle St 8:30
Strabane 9:00
Omagh 9:30
Returns
Omagh 19:45
Strabane 20:30
Foyle St 20:45
Limavady 21:30
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal
Larne 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
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SCOTLAND
TOURS Oban
2017
Drams & Dance
30 OCT
5 day tour
£250
Known as ‘The Gateway to the Isles’ Oban
is a great base for exploring the stunning
surrounding area.
SCOTLAND
TOURS
2017
The Gateway To
The Highlands
centre of town with everything on its doorstep.
There is also the added bonus of Scottish
themed entertainment each night and a drinks
reception on arrival with a selection of local
malts. Other extra bonuses are included (see
details below) along with beautiful scenic trips,
making this a great value tour.
28 AUG
Pitlochry is set in spectacular scenery and is
ideally located for our trips around Highland
Perthshire. We will be staying at the always
popular 3* Fisher’s Hotel right in the town
centre with loads of interesting shops and
pubs nearby and entertainment at least two
nights in the hotel.
5 day tour
£320
The 3* Royal Hotel is situated right in the
Day 1
Day 1
We make our way over from Larne
and up through Scotland to our hotel
in the centre of Oban
We depart the North West and travel
via Larne to Cairnryan and on up
passing Glasgow to lovely Pitlochry.
Fisher’s Hotel 3*
Day 2
Day 2
A chance to relax and enjoy Oban, the
town has lots of fine shops as well as
many historic and interesting places
to visit.
A morning to get to know the town
followed by an afternoon trip into
Aberfeldy and along the shore of Loch
Tay.
Day 3
Day 3
We journey across the mouth of
Loch Etive, along the shores of Lochs
Creran and Linnhe to Fort William. In
the evening there will be mulled wine
on offer pre dinner.
Royal Deeside today as we make our
way to the town of Braemar in the
Cairngorms National Park through
some stunning vistas.
Day 4
Day 4
Today we visit Dunkeld and Perth.
Perth was made a city in 2012 by the
Queen as part of her Diamond Jubilee
celebrations and is located on the
banks of the River Tay. It has a nice
flat city centre to stroll around
A trip to the Trossachs National Park
with its stunning vistas. We return to
the hotel for an evening of Scottish
music and dance with a Ceilidh band
and the legendry Torquil Telfer on
bagpipes (please wear some tartan if
you can).
Day 5
Day 5
After a final Scottish breakfast we
make our way back into Larne and on
up to the North West.
After breakfast we travel back to
Cairnryan for the late afternoon
sailing to Larne.
Single Supplement of £60
Single Supplement of £60
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:20
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St* 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Omagh* 21:15
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SCOTLAND
TOURS Perth
2017
On the banks of the Tay
25 SEPT
5 day tour
£300
Perth, the former capital of Scotland, was
awarded city status by the Queen as part of
her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.
A bustling city of around 50,000 inhabitants,
Perth offers a range of entertainment, shops,
cafés and restaurants and is recognised as one
of Scotland’s premier culinary centres.
You will be staying at the 3* Salutation Hotel
which is reputed to be one of the oldest hotels
in Scotland, it can trace its history back to
1699. Located in the heart of the city it’s
known for a warm welcome. There will be
entertainment at least two nights during your
stay.
SCOTLAND
TOURS
2017
Glasgow
Shopping Weekend
A great value pre-Christmas shopping trip, in
time for the opening weekend of the famous
Glasgow Christmas Market.
We will be staying at the 3* Ibis City Centre
Hotel which is convenient for shopping and
nightlife.
Please note dinner is not included in this
package.
17 NOV
3 day tour
£135
Day 1
Day 1
We depart the North West and travel
via Larne to Perth arriving in time for
dinner.
Friday: We depart the North West and
travel directly to Glasgow via Belfast.
Day 2
Day 2
You have the full day to spend in
Perth.
Saturday: You have a full day and
night to explore Glasgow.
Day 3
Day 3
A trip north to Pitlochry and a scenic
tour along the shores of Loch Tummel
with its stunning views.
Sunday: After breakfast we depart late
morning, returning to the North west
via Belfast.
Day 4
Single Supplement of £50
We visit Dundee and St. Andrews.
Day 5
After breakfast we leave Perth late
morning, returning to the North West
via Larne.
Single Supplement of £65
Departing
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle
FoyleSt*
St 20:15
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Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Departing
Larne Terminal
Larne 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Strabane* 20:45
Omagh* 21:15
21:20
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
Returns
Omagh 6:15
Strabane 6:45
Coleraine 8:15
Ballymena 8:45
Larne 18:15 Ballymena 19:00
Foyle St 7:30
Limavady 8:00
Larne Terminal 9:30
Coleraine 19:30
Limavady 19:45
Foyle St 20:15 Strabane* 20:45
Omagh* 21:20
*Transfer to connecting service may be required. No toilet available on-board coach.
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SCOTLAND
TOURS Edinburgh
2017
Christmas Market
23 nov
4 day tour
£220
This great value tour to one of Britain’s most
beautiful cities provides the chance for some
excellent pre-Christmas shopping and a visit to
the famous Edinburgh Christmas Market.
Fair Trading Agreement
Staying at the well located 3* Ibis Edinburgh
South Bridge Hotel which is convenient for
shopping and nightlife. (Please note only
breakfast is included in this package).
Day 1
Thursday: We depart the North West
and travel directly to Edinburgh via
Belfast.
1. Why should I read this page?
This is very important. This Charter along with the Important Holiday Information forms
the basis of a legally binding contract between you (as the person making the booking),
anyone else in your p arty and us.
8. How can I cancel my holiday?
You or any member of your party may cancel at any time provided that the cancellation
is made in writing by the person who signed the booking form and through the office at
which you made your original booking.
When you make this booking as the lead name you confirm that you have authority to
accept and do accept on behalf of your party, the terms of these booking conditions.
You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below to cover our
administration costs and estimated loss resulting from the cancellation.
The contract is made subject to the terms of these booking conditions which are governed
by the law of Northern Ireland.
If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your
insurers.
Please ensure that you take a few moments to study them as they set out what
responsibility we each have under the contract. Reading it now may help you avoid
problems later.
Your cancellation will take effect from the date upon which either we or your travel agent
receive written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also immediately return any
tickets or vouchers which you have received at that time.
2. How and when I do I make this contract with you?
You can make a contract in a number of ways. You can call into our office, write to us,
phone or email or use a travel agent .
You should be aware that any reduction in the number of people occupying a room may
increase the charges for the remaining passengers as supplements may be added for the
low occupancy of rooms.
Whichever way you contact us the contract between us is made when your booking is
entered on our booking system and a booking reference number is produced. At that
moment the contract between us begins.
9. Scale of cancellation charges
Period before departure within which Cancellation charge as % of
written notice of cancellation is received holiday price
We will send you a confirmation booking within 2 weeks. Please check it carefully to
ensure all the details are correct.
More than 42 days
Deposit only
42 – 29 days
30%
28 – 15 days
45%
14 – 8 days50%
7 – 1 days 90%
Departure date and after100%
3. How is my holiday money protected?
Ulsterbus is a household name in Northern Ireland, a name associated with reliability and
security. It is now one of the very few government owned bus and coach companies in
the UK. Our ownership provides you with the peace of mind to know that your money is
safe and secure.
Day 2
4. When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much?
At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the
booking. The balance must be paid to Ulsterbus Tours at least 4 weeks before the holiday
departure date If you use a Travel Agent they may require you to pay them earlier than this
date and they will advise you separately of their balance due date.
Friday: You have a full day and night
to explore beautiful Edinburgh.
Day 3
If you book within these times, you must pay the full holiday cost at the time of booking.
Saturday: Another free day to spend in
Edinburgh.
If you do not pay the outstanding balance on or before the date when it is due we may
cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges which are
set out in paragraph [9] of these conditions.
Day 4
Sunday: After breakfast we leave late
morning and return to the North West
via Belfast.
5. If you use a travel agent who does your money belong to?
Your travel agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a confirmation of
your booking. The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the
balance you pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then
forward the balance to us.
Single Supplement of £100
6. Can you change the price of my holiday after you have issued the booking
confirmation?
(i) UK + Ireland Holidays
Holiday prices include all coach travel, hotel accommodation and meals specified in the
holiday description and VAT at the standard prevailing rate where applicable. Unless
stated, morning coffee, afternoon tea and other refreshments are not included.
Gratuities to hotel staff and drivers/couriers are not included and are left to your
discretion.
7. Can I change my holiday arrangements?
After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any
changes you may wish to make but we cannot guarantee to do so.
Any changes must be notified to us in writing and signed by the person who signed the
booking form. If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee of £20 may be
payable plus any additional charges if you are buying a more expensive holiday.
Some changes are so significant that we will treat them as cancellations and you must
pay the cancellation charges set out in paragraph 9. Significant changes include transfer
to a different holiday or departure date within the balance due date period or a change in
the number of people travelling.
Departing
Returns
Omagh 7:00
Strabane 7:30
Coleraine 9:10
Ballymena 9:45
Belfast 18:00 Ballymena 18:45
Foyle St* 20:00 Strabane* 20:40
*Transfer to connecting service may be required
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Foyle St 8:15
Limavady 8:45
Belfast 10:30
Coleraine 19:15
Limavady 20:30
Omagh* 21:10
If it is impossible for you to go on holiday, then it may be possible to transfer your booking
to someone else (the transferee) if you give us reasonable notice. The transferee must
be someone who satisfies all the conditions of the holiday. No change can be made
later than 7 days prior to departure. We may make an administration charge of £20 per
person for every transfer which we make. We will also charge you for any extra costs
caused by the transfer. Both you and the transferee remain responsible for paying for the
holiday.
The arrangements for your holiday have usually been made months in advance.
Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of
these changes are likely to be minor but where they are significant we will notify you as
soon as reasonably possible before your departure date.
A significant change includes a change in departure date or return time of more than
12 hours, a change of location or resort area, or reducing the quality of your main hotel
(excluding single overnight hotels on touring holidays where the quality of the hotel is
comparable) or a change of tour itinerary which involves a destination being completely
eliminated from the revised itinerary.
In the event of a significant change you may decide to:(a) continue with the holiday as amended or
(b) accept an alternative holiday which we may offer to you or
(c) cancel your booking.
If you choose (c) we will refund all monies paid by you plus compensation on the scale
below. No other claims for compensation or expenses will be considered.
When we have notified you of the changes and options available you must tell us of your
decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may need to set bearing in
mind the need to safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers.
11. What happens if the minimum number of passengers for a tour is not reached?
We reserve the right to cancel a tour if the number of passenger bookings does not reach
the minimum number required.
In the unlikely event of this happening and we have to cancel your holiday we will return
to you all the money you have paid to us or offer you a suitable alternative holiday.
12. Are there other reasons why you will cancel a holiday?
A holiday may be changed or cancelled by reason of unusual and unforeseen
circumstances beyond our control the consequences of which could not have been
avoided even if all due care had been exercised. These circumstances include but are
not limited to war, or the threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes,
fire, quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal
closures and adverse weather conditions.
If we do cancel your holiday at any time we are only liable for any monies which you have
paid to us at the time of cancellation.
13. What is the extent of your liability?
We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result
of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before
your departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK,
is not as described in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard; if the failure in your
holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or
that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting in the course of their employment. We do not
accept responsibility if the failure, death or personal injury is not caused by any fault of
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ours or of our agents or suppliers or is caused by you or any of the following:
•
A third party not connected with the provision of the travel arrangements,or;
•
unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our
agents or suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided.
•
An event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or
forestall, provided that in these 3 events we would still endeavour to give prompt
assistance if you are in difficulty and, if you inform us that you don’t believe you
have received the contracted service, we will make prompt efforts to find appropriate
solutions.
For all other claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death:
•
The most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is twice the price the person
affected paid for their holiday (not including insurance premiums and amendment
charges).
•
Our liability will also be limited in accordance with/or all relevant international
convention. These include the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship),
the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail),the Geneva Convention (applies
to transport by road) and the Paris Convention ( applies to accommodation ). You
can get copies of the relevant conventions which may limit or remove the carrier’s
liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay to you. If we make any
payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, you
will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action
against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury
or illness. Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their
own booking conditions or conditions or carriage, and these conditions are binding
between you and the supplier. Some of these conditions may limit or remove the
relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies of
such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier.
If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury
or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to
take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal
injury or illness.
Please not this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you enter into for
excursions or activities during or outside of your package.
In the case of Lochs + Glens and Gleneagle Hotel Ulsterbus North West Tours are agents
of the respective tour supplier. In all other products offered herein, Ulsterbus North West
Tours are the principle operator
Please remember that some amenities (eg hotel lifts, swimming pools, etc) require
servicing and cleaning and may not therefore be available at all times. Some services
may be affected by weather conditions and their availability is entirely at the discretion
of the provider of the service. Entertainment (particularly live entertainment) provided by
hotels is frequently subject to demand and its nature and/or frequency may be varied if
there is lack of demand or insufficient numbers staying in the hotel.
Some excursion itineraries include the use of ferries and other forms of transport which
can be affected by inclement weather, and may have to be cancelled or arrangements
changed. Whenever possible a suitable alternative excursion will be offered. We may on
occasion have to deviate from the listed itinery.
The published running times of services are estimates only and we will not be liable for
any loss (however caused) arising from delay or failure to operate services in accordance
with published timings.
14. What do I need to do if I have to complain?
If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver / courier /
representative at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the
problem immediately.
If they are unable to resolve the matter to your satisfaction you must notify us in writing
within 28 days after the end of the tour. Please address your letter to The Manager,
Ulsterbus Tours, Foyle Street , Londonderry BT46 6AP and give the tour title and departure
date.
If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your
complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it.
In deciding how to respond to your complaint we will take into account the date upon
which you first drew the problem to our attention or that of our representative.
15. Type of Coach and Coach seating
Coach seat numbers are shown on your ticket and you retain the same seat throughout
the tour however depending on the type of coach being used you may not get your
allocated seat number as the seat layout sometimes differs depending on the type of
coach. Passengers occupying seats other than those assigned to them may be asked to
change seats.
The seats on our coaches are approximately 450 mm wide (17.71 inches). If you are
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unable to sit within the space provided by a seat of the above dimensions you must advise
us at the time of booking. In these circumstances you may, subject to availability, be
allocated two adjoining seats (subject to payment of any additional charge).
If you do not provide us with the information at the time of booking, it may be that on
arrival to commence your tour you will be unable to be accommodated on the coach and
we then reserve the right to cancel your holiday with the application of full cancellation
charges. No refund will be made to you nor will any expenses be met and we will have no
further liability to you.
On occasions me have to use coaches which do not have a toilet or on board music but
we do try to ensure this happens as little as possible.
16. No smoking policy
We operate a strict No Smoking policy on all our coaches and in all our buildings and
terminals. The use of e cigarettes is also forbidden on our coaches.
17. Conditions of carriage
When you are travelling on an Ulsterbus Coach you are carried under the Ulsterbus
Limited Conditions of Carriage a copy of which can be provided to you on request.
21. Is the cost of excursions included in the price?
Excursions are included in the price of most holidays and refunds cannot be made for
passengers not wishing to go on these excursions. Admission fees to buildings, grounds
and use of guides, etc are included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise stated in
the brochure.
22. Do I need a passport or travel documents?
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct travel documents. We cannot
be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or any member of your party
because of an incorrect passport.
We strongly recommend that you carry your passport or other photographic identification
when embarking on any of our tours.
If you are not a resident British / Irish / EU citizen or do not hold a full British / Irish / EU
Passport you must seek passport and visa advice from the consulates of the countries you
plan to visit prior to making a booking on one of our holidays.
23. Do I need to take out travel insurance?
Our tours do not include travel insurance.
When travelling on a ferry or transport provided by any other courier, the Conditions of
Carriage of that carrier apply and are subject to any applicable National Conditions or
International Conventions which may limit or exclude liability. The Public Service Vehicle
(Conduct of Drivers, Conductors and Passengers) Regulations 1990 as amended apply to
all coaches throughout any holiday in the UK.
We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and
repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do
not have adequate insurance and require our assistance whilst on holiday, we reserve the
right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur
on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers.
18. Is there anything I cannot bring on the coach? You cannot bring a pet or
other animal (other than a guide dog in the UK and Ireland and then only by
arrangement).
24. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault?
If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising
out of any activity which does not form part of your package travel arrangements or an
excursion arranged through us in the UK, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance
and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you
must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will
be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, and benefits received under any
relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you and any
member of your party to [£5,000.00] per party.
You must not play a radio or music player on a coach.
Consideration must be given to others in the use of mobile phones and excessive use is
prohibited.
It is illegal to consume alcohol on the coach.
19. Passenger Behaviour
We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday but you must remember
that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect which it may have upon others.
Ulsterbus reserves the unconditional right to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s
holiday in the event of either you or any member of your party being abusive, disruptive or
behaving in a way which in our reasonable opinion, or in that of our suppliers, could cause
damage or injury to others or affect the enjoyment of their holiday, or which could cause
damage to property or to any Third Party.
Our driver / courier or the authorised official of any accommodation, visit, amenity or other
means of transport used during a tour (eg ship) is entitled to refuse you boarding if in
their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or are
being violent, abusive or disruptive.
If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you.
If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation and
the full cancellation charges as set out in paragraph 9 will apply.
If the refusal is during the tour or upon the return journey we have the right to terminate
the contract without any further obligation to you and you will have to make your own
arrangements thereafter.
If this happens Ulsterbus will not be under any obligation to pay you any refund or to
compensate you for any loss which you may incur.
You should remember that you are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct
departure point at the correct time.
We cannot be liable for any loss or expense suffered by passengers because of their late
arrival at any departure point.
All of the hotels and transport which we use have their own terms and conditions relating
to conduct and behaviour and responsibility for any injury or damage caused to property,
staff or customers. Copies of these terms and conditions can be made available by us
upon request.
In the event of any claim being made for personal injury, loss or damage and any liability
or obligation being imposed on us which arises as a result of unreasonable behaviour or
conduct by you or any member of your party, we will require you to fully indemnify us in
respect of all sums which we are required to pay arising from your conduct.
Ulsterbus North West Tours reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests
from the competent authorities in the UK + Ireland.
20. What happens if I am delayed?
Your travel insurance may cover you for some delays. In addition where you are delayed
on our coach for more than 6 hours in any one day we will seek to minimise discomfort
where possible and arrange for refreshments.
25. Accommodation
Hotel accommodation varies across our programme and among the geographical areas
which we cover. We use hotels ranging from 4 stars to small independent hotels.
Customers’ attention is drawn to the rating clearly marked beside each one, as these are
the most widely recognised indicator of accommodation standards.
26. Passengers with disabilities and health considerations
Unfortunately, many hotels do not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility
problems or who suffer from other disabilities. You must notify us before you book if you or
any member of your party suffers from any disability. We are keen to plan arrangements
for your holiday so that any special needs and requests can be accommodated as far
as possible. If you will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may have
difficulties in taking part in excursions or boarding and travelling on the coach or other
means of transport you must let us know before booking. Not all the holidays in this
brochure may be suitable for you. If you need advice or further information either you or
your booking agent should contact the sales team. We must be informed at the time of
booking if you are bringing a walking aid.
Foldable wheelchairs may be accommodated subject to space in the luggage
compartment but agreement must be obtained at the time of booking. Other wheelchairs/
mobility scooters may not be accommodated on tour coaches due to limited space and
weight restrictions.
Should you suffer from any disability or medical condition which may affect your or other
passengers ‘holiday , you must provide us with full verbal and written details at the time
of booking. You must also provide verbal and written confirmation that all assistance you
require will be provided by your travel companion(s). You must keep us informed or any
deterioration of any condition or disability.
We regret we must reserve the right to decline or cancel any booking whenever we
reasonably feel unable to accommodate the needs or restrictions of any particular
customer, where in our reasonable opinion, the medical condition or disability is likely to
have a significant adverse effect on other customers taking the same holiday.
tell us before booking or as soon as you are medically advised and send us a copy of the
diet. We will contact the hotel or hotels on your holiday, but please note that some hotels
may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable for their
failure to do so unless they have specifically confirmed to us that a special diet will be
catered for. Where we think that a hotel is unlikely to be able to cope with a special diet
we will tell you prior to issuing a booking confirmation so that you can exercise your right
to cancel without charge. Any extra cost incurred by you during your package must be
paid to the hotel prior to departure from the hotel.
Any other request , for example , low floor rooms will be passed on to the hotel but the
request may not be fulfilled. If your request involves an extra cost you must pay this to the
hotel before leaving.
28. Single Occupancy
Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge as
added by respective hotels, and this will be shown on the brochure page.
29. Entertainment
Where nightly entertainment is part of the package we may give some details on the
respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be provided at the discretion
of the hotel, it may also be withdrawn due to lack of demand or for operational reasons.
30. Data Protection Act
In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly
and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you
provide such as name, address, any special needs/dietary requirements, etc.
We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect
your information. We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your
travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies, etc. The information may
also be supplied to security or credit checking companies, public authorities such as
customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your
holiday is outside the European Economic Areas (EEA) controls on data protection in
your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will
not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel
arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details
of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information
to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. In
making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant
persons. Please note that where information held by your travel agent, this is subject
to your agent’s own data protection policy. Your data controller is [the Administration
Manager]. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to
see this, please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in
secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you
by mail, telephone or electronic means. We may provide you with details of other goods
and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive the
further information about products and services from ourselves , please write to the data
controller.
31. Health & Safety on holiday
In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower
than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater
care for your own protection. Further information can be obtained from your GP or from
your travel agent, who can provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers”
published by the Department of Health. Some people may be at risk from discomfort or
deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time.
If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should
consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of
clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you
have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking
in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. During the
journey we will provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. During these stops you
are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort
which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink
alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration.
27. Special requests
If you have a special request, we will do our best to help but, save as set out below; we
cannot guarantee that it will be fulfilled. Please ianform your travel agent or us (if you are
booking direct) of your request before you make your booking and ensure that you provide
as much detail as possible. If fulfilment of your special request is vital to your holiday, it
must be specifically agreed with us before or at the time when you make your booking.
We will comply with any special request which has been specifically agreed. General
confirmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to our supplier is not
confirmation that your request will be met. All special requests are subject to availability
unless and until they are specifically confirmed by us. If fulfilment of your special request
incurs any additional costs, we will either invoice this prior to your departure or inform you
that it will have to be paid locally. If your special request relates to a special diet, please
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We use only the following pick up/drop off points (depending on tour):
Coleraine, Jet Centre
Ballymena, Larne Road Roundabout
Limavady Bus Station
Foyle Street Bus Station
Strabane Bus Station
Newtownstewart Bypass
Omagh Bus Station
Stena Terminal Belfast
Email: [email protected]
Ulsterbus Foyle St
Ulsterbus Limavady
028 7127 3157
028 7776 2101
Ulsterbus Strabane
Ulsterbus Omagh
028 7138 2393
028 8224 2711