[manaboutown]

I have been on tour bus trips about 30 times. Probably the longest trip was two weeks around both islands of New Zealand. The buses do stop every two hours for rest room breaks. Some countries even require such stops. Usually use of the on board restroom is discouraged as previously discussed. Those restrooms are very tight and one must maneuver in the rear stairwell to get into and out of them which I personally at my size find quite difficult. If the bus is on a rough and/or curvy road that can be a bit hazardous and add to the difficulty. Some large buses do have more readily accessible restrooms at the rear, no steps.

My greatest concern would be the size of the group going and the physical condition of the participants. Such factors can affect the scheduled timing if they get out of hand. Been there, experienced that! Size matters. In this case smaller is better.

If possible ask about the size of the group and the buses to be used. Nothing like having the A/C go out in the middle of the Utah desert in late June!

I enjoy meeting people and making new friends on such trips. A lot of camaraderie usually develops. Also having been a family man who took road trips with the wife and kinds I love not having to drive. I can look out the window and enjoy the scenery.

Expect to deal with "Tour Butt" though.