4x4 adventure tour companies

[gords]

I went to the Indoor 4x4 show today and picked up some leaflets about 4x4 adventure holidays.

I have Atlas Overland, Trail Masters and Croatia Overland.

The Croatia one looks very interesting as a place to go, but I'm not sure about the amount of 4x4 driving (I'll check!). Not really interested in Morocco/desert so Trail Masters are out.

Atlas Overland looks really good (Alps) but we're not sure about the number of times you have to de-camp... :roll:  as it may not suit our young children.

What would be really nice is an arranged tour that has a more permanent base. Does anyone have any more suggestions of companies that do this type of thing?

[ChrisW]

This months Land Rover World has a got a write up on various trips/companies - can probably scan and mail a copy of the article if you want?

[gords]

That would be great - I've PM'd my email address :)

[simdeb]

Well we are going to the alps this year with Atlas overland with our 4 kids and its the fact that you are travelling through several countries and on remote trails that apeals to us.  will post later on in the year when we have been  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[gords]

Well we are going to the alps this year with Atlas overland with our 4 kids and its the fact that you are travelling through several countries and on remote trails that apeals to us.  will post later on in the year when we have been  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Really :!:  Do you mind me asking what date? PM me if you'd rather.

[Colin 009]

Gords, did you have a mud-club leafet stuck on you motor when you came out,

[Bob696]

the Alps is on our agenda for 2006 as most of the companies dont do much in the summer hols.

This year its scotland  :shock:

[gords]

Gords, did you have a mud-club leafet stuck on you motor when you came out,

No... but I've got a mud club sticker in the rear window and a Bramcote one on the side. So maybe they assumed I was already a member

Were you there Colin? I heard that there was a plan to meet at 1pm, but I couldn't stay that long

[strapping young lad]

i was there too

spoke to the atlas company about the morocco trip and basically said the cost includes evertying EXCEPT you have to get yourself to the south of spain yourself.. which knocks up the complete cost considerably.

to be honest a trip to anywhere could be organised by simply sitting down and doing loads of research.

[gords]

to be honest a trip to anywhere could be organised by simply sitting down and doing loads of research.

Quite possibly, but you have to sit down and do loads of research! Plus, you don't get other people to go along with - which I hope will add to the fun :)

[Colin 009]

Yep I was there and I spent too many beer tokens as well.

[strapping young lad]

i disagree,

if you advertise for a group well in advance and make the proposition good enough then im sure others will tag along.

make it more exciting by planning the routes together etc (involvement = interest)

[gords]

i disagree,

if you advertise for a group well in advance and make the proposition good enough then im sure others will tag along.

make it more exciting by planning the routes together etc (involvement = interest)

I understand your point of view and very often we plan every aspect of our holidays ourselves. On this occasion though, we can appreciate the "package" option

But, if someone/some people hereabouts fancy arranging an Alps trip in August.... :)

[alanweston]

If you want to go abroad do it.  I have travelled  just with my family (wife two children),to poland, slovakia , czech, spain, switzerland,france, germany ,belgium, holland. Never booking anything but the ferry,mainly campinig in  France, Holland,Germany, Spain, but in eastern europe staying in hotels.poland costs about £25 a night for adouble room ensuite,  Slovakia,from £10. a night in the Czech republic about £35. camping costs in germany france about £15 a night. and with friends austria Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia. This year i was thinking of poland again because it is very cheap, meal for 4 with beer £10-£15.also i want to visit greece or morrocco. Travelling with others is agood idea if you break down as i did right in the middle of brussels in my old 110  Luckily my mate vic towed me to Waterloo LAND ROVER garage. I  think 3 or 4 vehicals is best. alanweston

[Dangermouse]

I know were you are comeing from Gords the kids make all the diff.
with out we all would be of in a flash.
With we need lot's of stop's lot's of entertainment we are not interested in.
lot's of credit card draning day's for HER

DM :)

[Arightpest]

Me and simdeb are taking our kids to the Alps :shock:  and unless McDonald’s have pulled a fast one and bunged a restaurant on top of the Alps it shouldn’t cost that much plus hopefully we can make our own entertainment :roll: plus you can't use the kids as a excuse have a go you know you want to :twisted:

[gords]

Me and simdeb are taking our kids to the Alps :shock:  and unless McDonald’s have pulled a fast one and bunged a restaurant on top of the Alps it shouldn’t cost that much

have you not been to the Swiss Alps before then ...  

We went to Switzerland last year and did it/found it all ourselves - ferry ticket, overnight stop, chalet in Grindelwald, etc. That was in the VW Sharan and we mainly used the trains & cable cars and walked.

What we would like to do this year is a 4x4 tour and I think going with someone (company) that has local knowledge is the best way. Certainly easier than planning it all yourself!

In many ways, it would be nice to plan it all ourselves but I can't see us having the time to do it.

[simdeb]

Gordon
posted you a pm

[Arightpest]

No it’s our first time and really looking forward to it  :D simdeb is the one to blame :-k  he seen it first and its sought of addictive [-X  we have booked for the 6th of august tour come back on the 20th that’s the plan :shock: . We’ve  gone with atlas overland is there anybody out there that’s been with him before.  :?:

[simdeb]

Whats this about my trousers

Location: to close to simon and his trousers
 :?:  :?:

[gords]

Whats this about my trousers

Location: to close to simon and his trousers
 :?:  :?:

I noticed that as well, but I didn't like to say anything seeing as I don't know you two very well

[simdeb]

got me woried

[Arightpest]

me to :shock:  this isn't a muddy trick is it the bad lad :twisted:  :twisted:  :twisted:

[Arightpest]

It’s not safe anywhere near Simon’s trousers  :shock: especially after beans and cider  :oops:  :twisted:

[simdeb]

at least i admit it when i've done it!!!!!!! [-X  [-X  [-X

[simdeb]

works better on brussels !!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[Arightpest]

Hello gords

It’s a nasty vicious rumour that hasn’t got a thread of truth to it  :^o and apart from that I have stopped kissing him because he doesn’t shave enough :oops: .  Are you coming to the Alps I am feed up with him? And he’s too big to fit in the sleeping bag :shock: .
 :twisted:  :twisted:

[gords]

Hello gords

It’s a nasty vicious rumour that hasn’t got a thread of truth to it  :^o and apart from that I have stopped kissing him because he doesn’t shave enough :oops: .  Are you coming to the Alps I am feed up with him? And he’s too big to fit in the sleeping bag :shock: .
 :twisted:  :twisted:

Now then you two - you're gonna have to spell it out for me ... I have no idea what's going on :?

We're thinking of doing the Alps trip, but are still unsure. Our worry is that our kids are young (6, 4, 2 ish) and won't appreciate being moved every few days! I have emailed Atlas and asked for more a more detailed Itinerary.

I was going to say we might join the 6th August trip with you ... but I'm a bit worried now :shock:

[Arightpest]

Hello gords  :D

I am sorry to worry you but we are only partly mentally and criminally insane the rest we just practise :twisted:  at and I must say Simon is getting better at it :shock: . I have recently asked atlas for a full Itinerary but as yet I have not received it I have also asked what temperatures we are likely to experience because my wife thinks we will be bumping into penguins that have had the same problem as the brass monkeys :roll:  she thinks its going to as cold as the north pole . We will be dragging a trailer full of hot water bottle if she has her way :lol: . Your nippers are a bit young what are they like at travelling because according to the web site the first few days have got us travelling up to 6 hours at a time to reach the camp sites

[simdeb]

known arightpest since before we were 20 now in our 40''s :oops:  :oops:
my kids are 7, 9, 12, and 14