FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is the Whiskey Fairy? - Good question! Let the article on Liquor.com answer your question.

How much does the trip cost? - The trip costs is $3,195 per person  (LAND ONLY) assuming double occupancy & does not include your flight. The world has turned upside down since Covid, so Hammond now only does Land Only tours. You can use your points or your creativity to save on flights!  

How do I sign up for the tour? - You can sign up and secure your spot at the Hammond Tours website -  just go to https://www.hammondtours.com/product/scythian/. Or you can call (866-486-8772) and they will be happy to take care of you.  Grab your spot early because this trip SELLS OUT every year! 

What if I don’t have a roommate? - If you don’t have a roommate you can either sign up as a single and pay the single supplement ($869.00) or ask to matched up with someone (we will only match 2 people of the same sex). Please note, if a roommate is not available or cannot be mutually agreed upon, you will be required to pay the single supplement with your final payment. 

Is there a cutoff date to join the tour? - There is no cut off date for the tour but at this point the trip is booked as LAND ONLY and you will have to provide your own airfare. Hammond Tours will be happy to assist you with booking your airfare. As long as there are rooms available we are able to book till the day before the trip, so check for availability.

Can the trip sell out? - Yes. The trip will most likely sell out. The first Castle Tour sold out in four weeks and we took 180 people over two trips in 2016. The trip will be capped at 90 people so we strongly recommend you reserve your spot soon. 

How is the band involved in the tour? - The band will be traveling on the bus with you in Ireland, telling stories, leading sing-alongs and playing 3 shows! Shows will be listed on your final itinerary with your e-documents. Admission to the shows is included in your tour package. Other than the shows, the band will be tourists along with you all!

Can I bring a kid? - We love it when parents travel with their children, but due to the fact that there will be plenty off time spent in pubs the cut-off age for the trip is 18+ since that is the drinking age in Ireland. 

What does the cancellation Insurance cover? - The cancellation insurance covers trip interruption or cancellation due to death or sickness, to you , or an immediate family member. Hammond strongly recommends travelers get this. Please ask for full policy coverage. 

Can I pay my reservation with a credit/debit card? - Yes, any payment made on your initial deposit, we charge no fee. Any payment made after your initial payment made on a credit/debit card, we have to charge a 3% fee.

How many meals are provided in the Tour price? - You will be provided a full-Irish breakfast every morning and three dinners will be provided by Hammond Tours (See Tour Overview in ITINERARY section).

Will I see a Leprechaun? - That depends on how late you stay out at the pubs

How much luggage can I bring? - International tickets allow for one bag weighing 50lbs. We suggest you leave a little room for souvenirs and gifts.

Who is Hammond Tours? - Hammond Tours is a family run operation which has been specializing in Ireland tours for over 35 years. They have been taking bands to Ireland for the past 25 years and Scythian learned of Hammond Tours through their buddies Enter the Haggis and The Young Dubliners, both of whom have done and Ireland Band tour with Hammond. They came highly recommended and we feel confident that you will have a smoothly-run enjoyable trip.