(if their trip fits your budget & schedule better, then use them)
Note: This comparison is for Spring 2015 Caravans
The purpose of this is not to demonstrate that one company is a better deal than another. Please keep in mind that this, in many ways, is comparing apples to oranges. Shorter trips always cost far more, as servicing a shorter trip is almost as expensive as a longer one. We are aimed at a different target demographic. The companies compared below are both reputable companies. In fact they are, or have been, customers of our parent company, Caravanas de Mexico. Their caravans are different from ours in focus & time frame and may suit you better, especially if your time is more limited. We all have a common goal of building the RV tourism industry in Mexico, which benefits all of us. Look at the chart below & determine which trip is best for you. If you want information on the competitors trips, email it, we will be happy to steer you to them. Some of them are also our customers for services. We want you to have the experience that best fits your profile, time & budget. If you are looking for a French Speaking Caravan, also contact us for suggestions.
Please note, for comparison purposes, the extra fuel & tolls due to distance traveled in our caravan, will raise the daily cost listed by about $5-$8 dollars as opposed to the other 2 companies. Fuel & tolls average about $20 per day based on 10 MPG for our Mainland trip or $18 a day for the combined Mainland-Baja trip (No tolls in Baja).
Features | Competiton # 1 | Competion #2 | Our Caravan |
Dates |
Jan 22- Feb 20 |
Feb 7 - Feb 25 |
Jan 10- April 1 |
Length |
30 Days |
19 Days |
82 Days |
Return Distance |
2380 Km or 1480 Miles |
1530 Km or 950 Miles |
4600 Km or 2800 Miles |
Price |
$6395 |
$5195 |
$8900 |
Price per Day |
$213 |
$305 |
$110 |
Main Focus |
Copper Canyon |
Copper Canyon |
Copper Canyon, Beaches, Butterflies, Colonial Cities |
Copper Canyon |
Yes, Top & Bottom 9 days |
Yes, Top & Bottom |
Yes Top & Bottom, 4 days |
Copper Canyon ALL INCLUSIVE |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Furthest Destination |
Mazatlan |
Los Mochis |
Guadalajara, Melaque |
Long Beach or resort stays (1 week or more) |
No |
No |
Yes 3 or 4 |
Other tours included |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Regular Spanish lessons during caravan |
No |
No |
Maybe |
Time to have inexpensive dental work done |
No |
No |
Yes |
Chill out time (no tours, just relax) |
6-8 Days |
None |
46 days |
Multiple Caravan choices |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Customer loyalty discounts, almost free tours | No | No | Yes, See Here |
Medical, Cancellation Insurance included? |
No, purchase separately |
Yes |
No, purchase separately |