How large are the groups? Are personal tours available?
When factoring the costs of such tours, there is a certain economy of size. Fixed costs, such as compensation for guides, become less costly when spread over more participants. Group size is capped at about 18 paying members plus drivers and guides. Because of fixed costs, prices may go up depending on the number of participants, and tour organizers will often quote a varied fee structure based on the numbers who enroll. Generally trips are cancelled if participation is below 8-10, though Convention Trips have been conducted with fewer participants. No Tour 2000 trip has been cancelled because of low enrollment. CSSA does not organize private tours or other specialty tours.
