Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour of Virginia

I had a blast. It was a little pricey but who can put a price on a good time with good friends?

I wasn't surprised at the way the bus was (school bus w/ seats pulled out and bench around the interior), but I was a little surprised that all the windows wouldn't close all the way. It was freezing! I think with the $35 per person, the bus could have been in a bit better condition. Also, I think they oversold the tickets as everyone was squished on the bus. But the good news is, this really was fun. I don't know if I'd do it again, but it was worth the one time I did. I don't think we should have stayed as long at the 2nd vineyard because everyone was ready to go and pretty pooped, but that was probably also due to the fact that it was really cold out . Overall, I think this is a fun group thing to do, but you have to know what to expect. This isn't a luxury trip.

I don't know what I was thinking. Somehow the term "Party Bus" evoked images of posh bus accomidations, cozy seating, and a disco ball with a mini bar and a bathroom. For $35 I would expect at least that. But as I walked up to the bus, my first thought was "Oh boy, I'm gonna have to stop by starbucks and use THEIR toilet before I get on the bus." The Boomerang was basically a converted school bus, which of course has its own charm, but nothing like I expected...certainly not for $35. It was painted with all sorts of colorful depictions of partying, and on the inside it was gutted, with vinyl padded bench-like seating lining the frame of the bus. The wood laminate flooring in the center aisle had three yellow poles that went up to the roof of the bus, with just enough room to move about and pole dance. No storage for bags. No disco ball. No toilet facilities. The faint stale scent of old spilled alcohol lent itself to the ambiance of a divey joint. At least at a divey joint, $35 may have included the price of the alcohol. But it didn't. After paying $35 to reserve a spot on the bus (which they had overbooked, because we were packed like sardines...cheek to cheek, so to speak...and they still expected 4 more people who didn't show up), they asked us to cough up $20 MORE in cash to cover the wine tasting fees. To me that wasn't a surprise, because I had read the website in excruciating detail. However, I wish they had been more explicit in (a) stating that we would have to pay additional tasting fees and (b) stating up front how much those tasting fees were and what they would include. Honestly, if I had known that it would have cost me at total of $55, I would have just driven out to the wineries myself and saved $35. In all, it was a fun experience but I wouldn't do it again. The arrangements on the bus are not optimal, and we kept getting separated from the rest of our group, and I didn't want to keep asking people to scoot over so I could sit next to my friends. The 80's music eventually turned into modern pop club music as the sun went down. There were no lights inside the bus after dark. It was just dark. And there were lots of drunk people dancing on the bus, stepping on my feet, and spilling wine on the guy next to me while they struggled to keep their pants up. I give it a 4 out of 10.

We had a total blast.

Jesse was the best!

Definitely one of the best times that I had all year. The wine was good but the bus was even better. Great group of people and Jordan kept it all together and was a blast.

The Boomerang Bus provides a great experience for seeing the western part of Virginia, experiencing a little nature, and some great vineyards. Bring a cooler with food and drinks and buy wine to drink at the vineyards you visit. It is a great activity for dates, friends, large groups. I have gone for 2 years now and have enjoyed both trips immensely.

If you're looking for a party bus atmosphere and a good time, then you're in the right place. The wine tastings were nice, but the entire day provided a party atmosphere more than a quite afternoon tasting wine in the countryside. I enjoyed my time on the Boomerang bus, the guide was great at getting everyone involved and the vinards were nice. It was a good time had by my entire group.

The wine tour was very enjoyable. I enjoyed both the wineries and our host Jordan. All in all a fabulous day!

A friend planned the wine tasting group on the party bus and it was a realy fun experience.