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Booking tours thought cruise line vs. DIY
My husband and I have had a bad experience booking a tour thought our
cruise line. We went on a shopping trip, were driven over bad roads for 1 1/2 hours, dropped off at a big tourist store and left in that area for 3 hours. There were very few places open beside the big store and an open market where everyone drove you nuts to buy stuff. The trip was expensive and a total rip off. We will be cruising Thanksgiving week 2006 . This time we have researched our destination to Calica (Playa Del Carmen) and Cancun. We know we want to go the Tulum, Xel-ha or Isla Mujeres. We have seen people with signs offering to take you to various points of interest as we left the dock area. We would like to save some money as we have 5 people going. Can anyone advise us about using these local vans, cabs to go to these places? Is it less expensive this way? What about entrance to the parks? Some of the trips are $110 per person if you book through the cruise line. The trip to Tulum through the cruise line is $65 each. We will greatly appreciate your knowledge in this matter. Walter & Faye Nettles |
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Booking tours thought cruise line vs. DIY
I would not recommend contracting with anyone holding up a sign when you
get off the ship. You never know what you may get. These people are likely not insured, not reliable, etc. Instead, try finding the tours you want online and booking there before you go. There are lots of sites out there offering great tours to Tulum, Xel Ha, Xcaret, etc. As for taxis ... again, you have to use some caution. Private transfers are available but expensive. You can also find discount tours, admissions, etc. on a few different sites. Here is one I'd recommend ... http://www.entertainment-plus.net/index.cfm?aff=wh_a. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me. |
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