Panama Planning

[tom31b]

Must admit I have not looked lately on the shore excursion page but notice there as some different ones advertised for Cabo and Puerto Valarta but you must download a form and submit. Cannot download as it just keeps coming up error. Anyone else seen these and found out more information.

One is Hot Springs and Waterfall at Cabo and Ancient Temescal Cleansing Ritual at Puerto Valarta.
Brenda

Try this link:

I was able to get it, its a Word document, try here

Puerto Vallarta - The Villa at Caletas
The price for the Villa is $2,350 (up to 8 guests)

It sounds wonderful but a little out of my budget

 

[tom31b]

A counter question: Would you be interested in a trip report that has daily updates onboard but no pictures until after we returned? I will be purchasing the internet package to keep up with work issues and could easily blog a daily report here and then insert pictures once I get home. That wouldn't take too long.
Would that be interesting enough?

Jolene

Yes please!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Must admit I have not looked lately on the shore excursion page but notice there as some different ones advertised for Cabo and Puerto Valarta but you must download a form and submit. Cannot download as it just keeps coming up error. Anyone else seen these and found out more information.

One is Hot Springs and Waterfall at Cabo and Ancient Temescal Cleansing Ritual at Puerto Valarta.
Brenda

I booked a trip in both of these ports by downloading the form and sending it to DCL. Must pay up on May 19th.

If you want any infor post and I will post back.

 

[Diznyfan68]

A counter question: Would you be interested in a trip report that has daily updates onboard but no pictures until after we returned? I will be purchasing the internet package to keep up with work issues and could easily blog a daily report here and then insert pictures once I get home. That wouldn't take too long.
Would that be interesting enough?

Jolene

That would be wonderful!

 

[bellelinus]

I booked a trip in both of these ports by downloading the form and sending it to DCL. Must pay up on May 19th.

If you want any infor post and I will post back.

So you are visiting the medicine man in PV Andrew? No more English specialists for you!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

So you are visiting the medicine man in PV Andrew? No more English specialists for you!

Is that the medicine man who gives out Tequila? Making me feel a bit better with taste of tequila at the Mezcales distillery?

Diane will be happy as well.

 

[bellelinus]

Is that the medicine man who gives out Tequila? Making me feel a bit better with taste of tequila at the Mezcales distillery?

Diane will be happy as well.

I'm sure that approach would be a lot less costly than the private DCL excursion . . .

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm sure that approach would be a lot less costly than the private DCL excursion . . .

Actaually for seven of us, I think per person its cheaper, we will be doing 'two' DCL excursions in one. Over 8 hours.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

A counter question: Would you be interested in a trip report that has daily updates onboard but no pictures until after we returned? I will be purchasing the internet package to keep up with work issues and could easily blog a daily report here and then insert pictures once I get home. That wouldn't take too long.
Would that be interesting enough?

Jolene

That would be great Jolene!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Any blog or trip report from the W/b would be appreciated and those navigators as well!

 

[Skallywag]

This is what I have just received back from Disney on the excursions if anyone is interested. Seem a bit expensive but perhaps I am wrong as there are only two of us.

Hot Springs and Waterfalls on the East Cape at Cabo

Van (up to 4 guests) $799.
Escalade-$1,200
Hummer-$1,050
Add-ons...Gourmet Picnic Lunch (advanced notice required)-Additional $350 (Upgrade 1) and $280 (Upgrade 2)
Villa at Caletas Puerto Vallarta

The price of the Villa is $2,350 (up to 8 guests).



Ancient Temescal Cleansing Ritual at Puerto Vallarta

The price is $999 (up to 10 guests).

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thank you for posting that a little more:-

Cabo San Lucas

Suburban 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 6 guests
Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests


Puerto Vallarta
Car 4 Hours driver/guide $175.00 Up to 3 Guests
Car 8 Hours driver/guide $325.00 Up to 3 Guests
Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests
Van 8 Hours driver/guide $655.00 Up to 12 Guests


Signature Tours

Cabo San Lucas

Exclusive Private Villa $2,350.00 Up to 12 Guests
Nikki Beach Escape $85.00 60 Max
Cabo San Lucas Sports Fishing $189.00 12 Max
Baja 1000 Test Track $325.00 12 Max

Puerto Vallarta

Luxury Sailing Adventure $1,200.00 Up to 16 Guests
Dolphin Trainer for a Day $285.00 12 Max
Dolphin Signature Swim $189.00 90 Max
Outdoor Adventure $110.00 60 Max
Extreme Amphibian Adventure $89.00 40 Max

 

[Schiffy]

Mike, I left this to see if anyone could give you an answer if they will Blog on the repo?

I think that one of our fellow EBer is also on the WB and in her signature she has a blog from her last trip. Maybe she will do it?

I am planing to do a Blog for friends and family to follow. It will depend what the internet package cost. Last year on the Med trip it was not unlimited, and the upload speed was as bad as dial up. I did a Blog on the first Med trip but could not finish, I ran out of money.

If I do one I will post a link here and in the trip reports.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I am planing to do a Blog for friends and family to follow. It will depend what the internet package cost. Last year on the Med trip it was not unlimited, and the upload speed was as bad as dial up. I did a Blog on the first Med trip but could not finish, I ran out of money.

If I do one I will post a link here and in the trip reports.

Thank you,

An option is maybe to start one a day or so before you go, and everyone can subscribe?

 

[poohmomof5]

I am planing to do a Blog for friends and family to follow. It will depend what the internet package cost. Last year on the Med trip it was not unlimited, and the upload speed was as bad as dial up. I did a Blog on the first Med trip but could not finish, I ran out of money.

If I do one I will post a link here and in the trip reports.

Awesome, thanks so much for the offer! You must be getting so excited!!!!

 

[poohmomof5]

Thank you,

An option is maybe to start one a day or so before you go, and everyone can subscribe?

Also, some people mentioned that they would do the typing in word and then cut and pasted into the blog or thread...I suppose you would need a laptop with wireless to do that though.

Please realize I don't know anything about technology, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...

 

[poohmomof5]

Thank you for posting that a little more:-

Cabo San Lucas

Suburban 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 6 guests
Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests


Puerto Vallarta
Car 4 Hours driver/guide $175.00 Up to 3 Guests
Car 8 Hours driver/guide $325.00 Up to 3 Guests
Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests
Van 8 Hours driver/guide $655.00 Up to 12 Guests


Signature Tours

Cabo San Lucas

Exclusive Private Villa $2,350.00 Up to 12 Guests
Nikki Beach Escape $85.00 60 Max
Cabo San Lucas Sports Fishing $189.00 12 Max
Baja 1000 Test Track $325.00 12 Max

Puerto Vallarta

Luxury Sailing Adventure $1,200.00 Up to 16 Guests
Dolphin Trainer for a Day $285.00 12 Max
Dolphin Signature Swim $189.00 90 Max
Outdoor Adventure $110.00 60 Max
Extreme Amphibian Adventure $89.00 40 Max

Andrew, you mentioned that you will be doing this and getting 2 excursions in one. Can you fill me in a little more on what you are doing. I also have a family of 7 and I think this might be a better option for us to get to do exactly what we want. Any advice you can give would be awesome!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew, you mentioned that you will be doing this and getting 2 excursions in one. Can you fill me in a little more on what you are doing. I also have a family of 7 and I think this might be a better option for us to get to do exactly what we want. Any advice you can give would be awesome!

Puerto Vallarta

Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests
Van 8 Hours driver/guide $655.00 Up to 12 Guests

We have booked the 8 hours driver/guide in PV, for up to 12 guests, two familys are sharing, we can do basically two of the DCL shore trips in that time.

DCL gives you a guide of this in their download.

TRIP DETAIL

I am doing a private tour with my family of four for eight hours leaving at 9.30am.
The route will be a combination two of the most popular local tours, in a nice van. At our own pace.

Visit both Town and Country, as the guide takes us through Vallarta’s foothills and farming villages, -Visit some of the small villages to the North of Vallarta, and discover the age old tradition of tequila making. Similar to DCL's “Historic Towns and Tequila Making” this private tour would allow you to see more, in less time. Your guide is at your personal service throughout. Lunch can be purchased at any of various restaurants along the way, if desired (or see below)

Followed by all the highlight s of downtown Vallarta. -Take in all the highlights of Puerto Vallarta, much like the “Puerto Vallarta City Tour” , but with a personal touch. The guide will take us to the Main Square, visit the Cathedral of Guadalupe, and even stop off in the jungle for a delicious Mexican lunch. (optional to above) and you have a complete day in paradise, filled with fun and learning!

 

[poohmomof5]

Puerto Vallarta

Van 4 Hours driver/guide $340.00 Up to 12 Guests
Van 8 Hours driver/guide $655.00 Up to 12 Guests

We have booked the 8 hours driver/guide in PV, for up to 12 guests, two familys are sharing, we can do basically two of the DCL shore trips in that time.

DCL gives you a guide of this in their download.

TRIP DETAIL

I am doing a private tour with my family of four for eight hours leaving at 9.30am.
The route will be a combination two of the most popular local tours, in a nice van. At our own pace.

Visit both Town and Country, as the guide takes us through Vallarta’s foothills and farming villages, -Visit some of the small villages to the North of Vallarta, and discover the age old tradition of tequila making. Similar to DCL's “Historic Towns and Tequila Making” this private tour would allow you to see more, in less time. Your guide is at your personal service throughout. Lunch can be purchased at any of various restaurants along the way, if desired (or see below)

Followed by all the highlight s of downtown Vallarta. -Take in all the highlights of Puerto Vallarta, much like the “Puerto Vallarta City Tour” , but with a personal touch. The guide will take us to the Main Square, visit the Cathedral of Guadalupe, and even stop off in the jungle for a delicious Mexican lunch. (optional to above) and you have a complete day in paradise, filled with fun and learning!

Wow, so do you pick the itinerary and/or do they help you with it? I think we would do only the 4 hour one as we would like to do some beach time too.

We have never been to any of these ports and booking excursions is difficult because of DD4 and our large family size. We are experienced travelers and the kids are up for anything. We love exploring as well as just chilling at the beach. So I have some serious homework to do before excursion booking day!

I know you have given some excellent advice and I copied your posts and emailed them to myself to help organize my thoughts. UGH! Time is running out...breathe Nicole, breathe...Okay, I am better! I really really do appreciate all your advice. This is another one that I will probably utilize! I will have to buy you a drink, but not the Dom...

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wow, so do you pick the itinerary and/or do they help you with it? I think we would do only the 4 hour one as we would like to do some beach time too.

We have never been to any of these ports and booking excursions is difficult because of DD4 and our large family size. We are experienced travelers and the kids are up for anything. We love exploring as well as just chilling at the beach. So I have some serious homework to do before excursion booking day!

I know you have given some excellent advice and I copied your posts and emailed them to myself to help organize my thoughts. UGH! Time is running out...breathe Nicole, breathe...Okay, I am better! I really really do appreciate all your advice. This is another one that I will probably utilize! I will have to buy you a drink, but not the Dom...

They give you some suggested itineraries and we select from that, mine is two tours combined into one, if you want to hire for four hours you can choose one, or speak to your driver.