ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What's the difference between a tour, a tasting and transportation?
Good question! Let’s start with transportation. This is where you determine the number of hours you would like a bus and driver to be available for your group and the rest is up to you. A Tasting is where your driver is also your guide as you visit 3 locations in a desire to taste/sample their craft beverage. We take care of your tasting reservations to ensure availability for your group. A Tour is an enhanced guided experience based on where you want to go and what you want to do! Let us know where you’d like to go and leave the planning and reservations to us. All you’ll need to do is show up and enjoy your experience!
2. How much does it cost?
Our prices vary based on the level of service you desire and the bus size selected. Private Tastings are priced with locations pre-selected and reserved for your convenience. Custom Tours are available if you prefer to create your own perfect day. Please check our Social Tours for individually priced tastings and tours for smaller groups with per-person pricing!
3. Are tasting fees included?
Tasting fees are not included so that each guest can decide whether to taste, share or abstain. In addition, many wineries will waive the tasting fee with purchase or if you join their wine club! If you prefer an all-inclusive experience, we are hoppy to make these arrangements.
4. How many people can fit on your bus?
We have both 15 and 20 passenger buses. Please note that we have bench seating, so that can be a perfect amount or a tight fit depending on the size of your group!
5. What if we want to visit a combination of cideries, wineries, distilleries or breweries?
Check out our Suds & Cider along with our Kegs & Corks combination tastings or choose our Custom Tour option to create an experience designed specifically for you.
6. How are tasting reservations handled?
Rely on us to make the reservations when you book a Tasting or Tour to ensure excellent service from location staff. For those who prefer to make their own reservations, consider the Transportation only option.
7. Can we choose which wineries we want to visit?
Absolutely when you choose the Custom Tour option. If you know where you want to go, we’re hoppy to take you there! We’re also here to help you create your perfect tour!
8. Can we get a guided tour of the facilities we visit?
We would be hoppy to contact the tasting rooms on your behalf when you choose the custom tour option to inquire about guided tours at their facility. Please note that requests are subject to availability and additional fees.
9. We need food to soak up all this booze...help!
Although we provide light snacks and ensure that at least one of our stops has food avaiable for purchase, you are welcome to bring your own food/snacks to enjoy while on the road or at the tasting room facilities. Let us know if you are planning to bring along lunch so we can confirm reservations at a location that allows outside food.
10. Where do you pick up from?
For Social Tours, please check the current offerings for meeting time and location. For our Private and Custom Tours, we offer FREE local pickup and drop-off anywhere within 20 miles of our downtown locations. For additional locations or addresses further away, we charge a one-time fee to help cover additional fuel and labor costs.
11. Can we extend the length of our tasting or tour?
We’re hoppy to extend your tasting or tour to visit a few more tasting rooms, make time for a dining break or get to those out-of-the-way spots! Additional time is available on a per-hour basis.
12. Are children or minors allowed?
Yes as many tasting rooms are licensed to allow minors on their premises. Please note that we do not have seat belts to accommodate car seats. State laws regarding underage drinking still apply.
13. Can we bring our dog?
Be Hoppy is Fido-Friendly! Private groups and custom tours can accommodate well-behaved, on leash dogs. Just be sure you take your pets into account when you are determining your guest count as seating is limited on each bus. Social tours accept pets on an “as available” basis and may incur a slight surcharge.
14. Is gratuity included?
Our Social Tours include a base tip for your driver/guide while our Group and Custom Tours will include a gratuity added on during the booking process. Of course, if your guide provides a stellar experience, please feel free to show your added appreciation at the end of your tour!
15. What is your cancellation policy?
For our Social Tours, although tickets are not refundable, they are transferable to an alternate person or date. Group and Custom Tour Cancellation Fee schedule: 31+ days: $100; 30-15 days: 50%; 14 days or less: 100%
16. Are we allowed to get super wasted and be rude?
No, please don’t do that! If ANY illegal activity, disorderly conduct, or verbal/physical abuse is suspected or occurs during your event, we reserve the right to terminate service immediately.
17. Does everyone in our group need to sign a waiver?
Yes! Your driver will have waivers available to sign on the day of your event.
Have another question? Please feel free to CONTACT US via email or call us!