So we get a lot of questions regarding the types of buses we use for our Temecula wine tours. It can be a tad confusing with all of the terminology. So let's break down the different types of buses that are used in wine tours and explain which style of bus we use for our guests.
Party Bus aka Limo Bus
We exclusively use party buses aka limo buses. "Party Bus" and "Limo Bus" is generally the same thing. Companies will use the term "Limo Bus" to typically attract corporate clients whereas the term "Party Bus" appeals to more of a 'party' crowd. But terms aside these are the same style bus.
Here is an example of the inside of one of our "party buses" or "limo buses"
You can see the seating in a party bus / limo bus is not rows of seats like in an airplane like you would see in a shuttle bus (See below). Everyone faces each other, there is lighting, and great stereo systems. Also most party buses will have a mini bar inside.
We have found that guests have a much better over all experience in a party bus than a shuttle bus. Our guests want to feel like they are together and not separated by rows of seats like in an airplane.
Shuttle Bus
The other style of bus would be a shuttle bus. Some companies will also call a shuttle bus a 'limo coach' to sound more fancy to corporate clients.
Shuttle buses have rows of seats like you would see in an airplane. Typically shuttle buses are used for long distance trips or for shuttling random groups of people from place to place. We do not use shuttle buses as we have found that our guests don't feel like they are experiencing anything other than just a generic ride. We like to make the ride be part of your overall wine tasting experience.
Here is a photo of a typical shuttle bus aka 'limo coach'
At the end of the day it is all personal preference.
Hopefully this article has helped you decide which type of bus appeals to you more!
So we get asked all the time what the difference is between the public wine tours and the private wine tours.
Basically the difference is that we only offer private wine tours which means that the people you come with are the only people that will be inside your party bus!
We don't stick you inside a boring shuttle bus with airplane style seats and make you sit next to random people
All of our buses are party buses which means your will all face each other. You will have your own stereo system, tour guide, and champagne on board your fun party bus.
If you have a group of 8 guests or more you qualify for one of our award winning private wine tours!
If you would like more information on our private Temecula wine tours you can go here and fill out a quick reservation inquiry!
We have been voted the 'most fun' wine tour in all of Temecula and have over 100 5 star reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor!
Groupon offers many great deals on many different products and services.
Not just Groupon but many other 'deal' websites such as Living Social and Travel Zoo offer discounts on items that you may find for a 'cheap' price.
While there are certainly many reputable companies, products, services on those types of websites we do not use them.
Here is why...
In the Wine Tour industry you will get what you pay for. When you see a 'deal' for a 'wine tour' on Groupon or other deal sites the reality is it's not much of a deal at all.
For example you will see a wine tour advertised on Groupon for $89.00/person and it will say it's a $178.00 value (50% off)
The reality is there has never been a wine tour that costs $178.00 a person. The companies just give a 'retail' value and Groupon and other sites will say it is 50% off to make it look appealing to the consumer.
You might think it is still a good price. Which it may be. However what happens is Groupon and other deal sites will take up to 50% of that $89.00 for themselves leaving the wine tour company with $45.00 of 'profit'.
Your wine tour includes all of the tastings, lunches, champagne on board your bus, tour guides, and many other out of pocket expenses that Groupon and other deal sites don't help out with.
So at the end of the day the deal sites such as Groupon will leave the business owners either barely breaking even or in many cases losing money.
The end result of all of this is a bad user experience as the companies have to nickel and dime things just to make ends meet to be able to use Groupon and other deal sites.
Long story short we have not ever used Groupon or any other deal sites. If you see a 'deal' on Groupon or other deal sites read the fine print. In many cases you are better off calling the wine tour company directly and seeing if they will honor the Groupon price.
Hopefully you have found this useful!
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Are you looking for the perfect way to build your company's team? Impress your clients?
Rockin' Wine Tours provides VIP all-inclusive private wine tasting tours set to impress your team or VIP clients!
Our tours are excellent for team building, client relations, and holiday parties for your employees!
Let us host your companies event. We will handle all details and make sure your employees and/or clients leave completely impressed and thanking you!
We will wine, dine, and even educate your employees and clients so you can ensure they will have a 5 star experience!
Our exclusive private Temecula company team building and holiday wine tours include the following:
- Round trip service in party bus or limo coach (Depending on group size and pick up location) to and from your pick up location (if local to the Temecula area) Weekday out of town pick ups available for large groups for negotiable fee.
- All wine tastings included at 3 different wineries.
- Sit down light lunch included during one of your stops at a premium winery. You will have a VIP reserved table overlooking the vineyards and on Saturdays will have live music!
- Charcuterie board of different cheeses, salami, crackers & more served at first stop!
- Champagne served inside your vehicle by your tour guide. (if local pick up) You will obviously have plenty of bottled water throughout the tour to help you keep hydrated as most guests feel pretty 'buzzed' after the first winery, yet alone the 3rd!
- Optional production tour of one of the wineries. This is typically an hour long in depth behind the scenes tour of one of the wineries we visit. This is great for those that are truly interested in the wine making process, history of the region, and and overall educational experience. Not recommended for those that don't really care about the wine process and just want to have a good time with friends and family!
- Interactive professional wine tour guide that will be with you to make sure everything is taken care of and show your group a fun time in wine country!
- Your bus decorated for the occasion at no additional charge! (optional and dependent on pick up location)
- Sound system with auxiliary / bluetooth hook ups so you can play any music you want!
If you are interested in booking a private company Party wine tasting tour click here to provide us with the details and we will get right back to you with pricing and availability information.
Or feel free to call us any day of the week 951.294.5560
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