After months of planning and analyzing itineraries and locations we have finally narrowed it down to Costa Rica – either Tauck or ABD. This will be our first tour style vacation and are trying to now decide which company to go with. We are loyal Disney-goers and are DVC members, that being said I am trying to be objective about who we choose, so I was hoping to get some particulars before making a final decision. So here are my questions…
- We are a family of 3 travelling with a family of 4 with the youngest being 9. I know recently there have been a lot of posts regarding the way different companies handle triples and quads. Is there any significant differences between Tauck and ABD on this particular itinerary?
- Are the hotels either company uses particularly nicer than the others? I know each has one hotel that does not have air conditioning.
- Are there any recent trip reports from ABD? The last one posted in the sticky is from 2013.
- How are alcoholic beverages handled between the two companies for this particular trip? Are any included? I noticed Disney has on the trip FAQ page…Alcoholic beverages are not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.
- Any glaring differences between the itineraries? They both seem to have zip-lining, white water rafting, night time turtle trek and the pineapple plantation. Tauck I believe has an extra day and offers chocolate making and optional horseback riding but Disney has the mojito making and catamaran excursion.
- We are trying to book early before prices increase but if they have already increased is there any way to include the other family we are travelling with on our DVC price lock?
- Does Tauck use travel agents that include discounts?
We are so excited!
