Explore the World Your Way

CONTENTS

Escorted Tours with a difference 4-5
Your experts 6-7
Totally tailored for you 8-9
Finishing touches 10-11

DESTINATIONS
USA
About the USA 12-13
Western Adventure tour 14-15
California Dreaming tour 16-17
Totally tailored USA 18-21
CANADA
About Canada 22-23
British Columbia and
the Canadian Rockies tour 24-25
Eastern Explorer tour 26-27
Totally tailored Canada 28-31

SOUTHERN AFRICA
About Southern Africa 32-33
South Africa tour 34-35
Southern Africa Discovery tour 36-37
Totally tailored South Africa 38-41

NEW ZEALAND
About New Zealand 42-43
New Zealand Highlights tour 44-45
New Zealand tour 46-47
Totally tailored New Zealand 48-51
ARGENTINA
About Argentina 52-53
Argentina tour 54-55
AUSTRALIA
About Australia 56-57
Totally tailored Australia 58-61

Essential information 62-67

EXPERIENCES
THAT MOVE YOU
If you’ve ever dreamt of trying something a little different, then you’ll discover
a whole new holidaying experience on a fly-drive adventure with Worldwide
Motorhoming Holidays. Join one of our group tours and get up close to nature’s
wonders with the help of experienced Tour Escorts. Or for a more individual
approach, use the thoughtful planning of our Travel Specialists to tailor-make
your own journey of a lifetime to anywhere your heart desires - you don’t need
your own vehicle, just the passion to try something excitingly different.
As we’re part of the Camping and Caravanning Club you’re really in safe hands.
Our heritage dates back to 1901 so you can trust in our expertise and service
to take care of you every step of the way. Your money is completely safe too
thanks to our ATOL and ABTA protection - this often isn’t the case if you make
your travel arrangements independently.

Accreditations:
Our thanks to Mike Brankin and all our Tour Escorts
for providing some of the photography used within this brochure.
Escorted Tours
As our holidays are arranged over 12 months in advance all prices shown
are as a guide only. To secure your place simply pay a deposit. You’ll then
be advised of the exact cost and dates as soon as flight prices for your
holiday become available, with the option to make any cancellations or
amendments at that time should there be a significant difference.
All tours are also subject to a minimum number of units participating.
0845 numbers
Calls to 0845 numbers in this brochure are charged at local rate from UK
landlines, calls from mobiles may be higher so you may wish to check with
your service provider.
Published October 2013 by Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays,
part of The Camping and Caravanning Club, Greenfields House,
Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8JH

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Call our Travel Specialists on 0845 601 0905 (local rate) or 024 7647 5340

ESCORTED TOURS
WITH A DIFFERENCE
Our Escorted Motorhome Tours are all about showing you the world
with freedom. We’ll take you on a true journey of discovery, venturing
off the tourist trail to lesser-known places, where you can become fully
immersed in local culture and tradition. All with the help of experienced
Tour Escorts who are on hand to ensure your holiday runs smoothly.

EXPERIENCES THAT MOVE YOU
You’ll always remember the first time you travel with us. It soon
becomes clear that our motorhome holidays aren’t like other Escorted
Tours – you won’t be spending all your time in a group, or travelling
in convoy. In fact, you’ll have complete freedom to roam and uncover
new places, taking in the open roads and beautiful scenery at your
own pace. And as your ‘hotel’ will be on the journey with you, you
can simply relax and unpack as you take your time exploring.

ON EACH OF OUR HOLIDAYS YOU’LL...
Find everything is taken care of for you. We’ll arrange all
your flights, motorhome hire, campsite reservations, hotel
accommodation and any extras you might need.
Benefit from our Tour Escorts wealth of knowledge, helping
you to discover areas that you might otherwise miss and see
and do far more than you would ever manage alone.
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having
experienced Tour Escorts on hand who are seasoned
travellers within the country you are visiting.
Be in the company of like-minded people, so whether you’re travelling
as a couple or single traveller, or a party of 3-4 you can enjoy the
social side of touring and make good friends along the way.
Have the chance to share experiences and pick up
touring tips with your fellow travellers.
Be accompanied by a day book containing maps and routes,
along with places of interest that you might like to explore
during your holiday, making it easy for you to enjoy your trip.
Have the certainty of knowing that your campsite pitch
will be ready and waiting for you at the end of each day.

For the latest information click here

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YOUR EXPERTS
KNOWLEDGEABLE TOUR ESCORTS
Our Tour Escorts are an invaluable part of your holiday. They are all experienced travellers with a
personal interest in the destinations we visit and each enjoy sharing their wealth of knowledge
to bring the tour to life. They will provide useful tips for getting you off the tourist trail to lesserknown places, enhancing your journey along the way with their local expertise.
Your Tour Escorts will be there for you right from the start, helping you to settle in and meet your
fellow travellers. They will remain on hand throughout your holiday to ensure every aspect runs
smoothly, sharing insider knowledge and organising optional excursions, so you can get stuck in
to enjoying your adventure, whilst knowing that help is on hand if you need it.

NELSON AND BARBARA LACEY

CAROL AND ARTHUR LANCASTER

Country: Canada
Tour: Eastern Explorer

Country: New Zealand
Tour: New Zealand Highlights

MARIAN AND DAVID COPP

JENNIE AND GEOFF DAWSON

Country: USA
Tours: Western Adventure,
California Dreaming

Country: Canada
Tour: British Columbia and the
Canadian Rockies

PAM AND NORMAN WHITAKER

ALAN AND PAT GADD

Country: New Zealand
Tour: New Zealand

Country: Southern Africa
Tours: South Africa,
Southern Africa Discovery

MEET THE EXPERTS
As well as leading tours, our Tour Escorts can be found at various events
throughout the year. Come along and enjoy their presentations on the
fantastic destinations we visit, as well as meeting our Travel Specialists:
The Caravan and Motorhome Show, Manchester 23 – 26 January 2014
The Spring Caravan and Camping Show, NEC, Birmingham 18 – 23 February 2014
Worldwide Event Days, Coventry July 2014
The Motorhome and Caravan Show, NEC, Birmingham October 2014

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THE SPECIALISTS
ENJOY AN EXPERTLY PLANNED HOLIDAY
When you arrange your holiday with us you’ll know you’re
in the hands of experts – whether you want to join one
of our Escorted Tours, or are looking for a tailor-made
quotation, we’re here to take care of everything for you.
Each of our Travel Specialists is passionate about travel and
undertakes extensive research trips to the destinations
we offer, along with regular industry training to earn their
‘Specialist’ status. Working with regional and national
tourist authorities, they keep up to date with the latest
travel news to ensure you get the best advice.

KATH IN CANADA
OUR SERVICE:
You’ll have your own dedicated Travel Specialist to assist
you with planning your holiday from start to finish.
We’ll work within your time and budget requirements
to make sure you get the most from your holiday.
As each Travel Specialist has first hand experience
exploring the destinations, we know exactly how
to tailor your trip perfectly.
We’ll use our longstanding relationships with the
motorhome companies, airlines and hotels to ensure
you get good value for money.
You’ll receive a personalised quotation that details
all your holiday arrangements.
If you prefer to discuss your plans face to face, simply call
to arrange an appointment at our Coventry headquarters.

LISA IN NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT US
To speak to a Travel Specialist call 0845 601 0905

SUE IN CHICAGO


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TAILORED FOR YOU
If you’d prefer not to be tied to a set itinerary
or within a group, then our tailor-made service
offers the perfect solution for individual
travellers. Our Travel Specialists will plan your
holiday to suit your needs, incorporating all
the places you want to explore. While our
tours run to the most popular destinations,
our tailor-made service is unlimited, meaning
we can arrange your holiday and motorhome
hire in any country of your choice.
Simply tell us where you want to go and for
how long and we’ll create you a personalised
quotation and itinerary, taking in the areas
you’d like to visit. Travel at your own speed;
see the places of interest to you, at a time
you want to go.
We want your memories to be ones you’ll
cherish forever, so our Travel Specialists are

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always happy to offer advice and suggestions
on things to see and do while you’re away.
Each has first-hand knowledge of many
worldwide destinations, so you’ll know
you’re getting an itinerary created by
experts, tailored just for you.
If you’re looking for inspiration with planning
your own holiday we’ve provided some
example routes throughout the brochure, to
help inspire you. We’ve also got a great range
of add-ons you can include as part of your trip
to make it extra special.
Tailor-made means just that – so even if you
simply want to book a flight or a stopover,
our Travel Specialists will be happy to arrange
it for you. By booking through us you’ll also
be protected by our ATOL bonding, which is
often not the case if you go direct.


MAKING THE MOST OF OUR SERVICE
Gather inspiration from our brochure,
website and Travel Specialists.
Use our expertise to get answers to any
questions you have, whether you’re
still in the early planning stages, or know
exactly when and where you want to go.
Let our Travel Specialists tailor your full
holiday package, or simply book your
flights or motorhome hire through us.
Receive a personalised quotation and your
own unique itinerary, which you can then
discuss or amend until you’re fully happy.


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FINISHING TOUCHES
Whether you’re joining a tour, or tailor-making your own trip, we’ve got a
great range of finishing touches to help make your holiday extra special.
You can upgrade your flights; add in a mini cruise, beach stopover, or
perhaps a rail journey, for even more once in a lifetime memories.

HOLIDAY ADD-ONS
Relax en route to New Zealand on a leisurely beach
stopover in Fiji, Samoa or the Cook Islands.
Buy tickets for the Calgary Stampede
and join in the excitement of a genuine rodeo.
Take a train ride on Canada’s famous Rocky Mountaineer
to see the countries legendary landscapes.
Enjoy an exciting helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon.
Explore the Australian outback, or enjoy the spectacular
wildlife of Kruger National Park in a hot air balloon.
Take timeout by booking into a luxury hotel.
Cruise to Alaska enjoying the glaciers, whales and
other amazing sights of the Inside Passage.
Book a guided tour of Los Angeles to walk in the footsteps of the stars.
Take in any extra location by adding stopover flights with major airlines,
include rail journeys, boat trips, car hire, city tours and much more…

UPGRADES AND EXTRAS
Flight Upgrades – treat yourself to a higher level of comfort
Airport Lounge Pass – relax in style while you await your flight
Airport Parking – let us arrange secure parking for your vehicle
Pre or post flight hotels – stay close to the airport for your convenience
Worldwide insurance – our comprehensive multi-trip policies offer
up to 91 days cover
We’ll arrange your whole trip, organising all the extras so they fit together
seamlessly. Everything will be confirmed before you travel, giving you something
really special to look forward to – speak to our Travel Specialists to find out more.

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USA
The USA is full of adventure, made even more enjoyable by the traditional
American hospitality you’ll be greeted with along the way. With a reputation
for being the land of ‘super-sized,’ the large open roads offer a warm
welcome that feels familiar but excitingly foreign at the same time.
There’s so much to do in western America. Take a trip
along California’s orange groves, embrace the glitz of
Hollywood, or leave your heart in San Francisco.
Take in the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, where glamour
and extravagance reign, or perhaps indulge in a luxury spa
and sample fine cuisine by world-renowned chefs.
Out of the cities you can marvel at the vastness of the Grand
Canyon, or soak up the sheer wonder of the Yosemite National
Park with the world’s largest redwood trees, before making
your own iconic road trip along the legendary Route 66.
In the east you can wonder at New England in the falls, as the vibrant
autumnal foliage lines your way through the Catskill Mountains. Stop off in
the bustling metropolis of New York or Boston or Washington DC for real city
treats, or get up close and feel the spray of the falls at thundering Niagara.

DRIVING IN AMERICA
America has an excellent highway system making it easier to
cross vast distances from state to state. You’ll drive on the right,
but find it comes easily as there are no roundabouts.

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ESCORTED TOURS 14
TOTALLY TAILORED 19

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37 DAY ESCORTED TOUR

WESTERN ADVENTURE
Take in the best of the west with Tour Escorts David and Marian.
Enjoying the natural wonders of western America’s National Parks and spectacular scenery.

DAYS 1 - 2

Fly from London to Las Vegas
where you’ll meet your Tour Escorts
and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a
meal in the company of your fellow
travellers and the bright lights of Las
Vegas. 2 nights Las Vegas hotel.

DAY 3

Pick up your motorhome, stock up on
provisions and familiarise yourself with
your vehicle at a Las Vegas campsite.
Overnight Las Vegas campsite.

DAYS 4 - 5

Drive to breathtaking Zion National
Park, Utah, (103 miles) where iron
oxide has coloured the sandstone
myriad of red, while more natural white
or ochre shades remain in various
other strata. 2 nights Zion campsite.

DAYS 6 - 7

Travel to Bryce Canyon (83 miles),
just one of many canyons that
form a series of horseshoe-shaped
amphitheatres – see the hoodoos,
the bizarre colourful rock formations.
2 Nights Bryce Canyon campsite.

DAYS 8 - 9

Travel to Salt Lake City (273
miles) including a guided tour of
the city with lunch at Brigham
Young’s House and admission to
the Pioneer Heritage Village. 2
nights Salt Lake City campsite.

DAY 10

Travel to Bear Lake (122 miles), known
locally as the Caribbean of the North
for its unique turquoise-blue colour.
Overnight Bear Lake campsite.

DAYS 14 - 15

Look out for the cowboys as we
exit the Park and head east to
Cody (78 miles), home to Buffalo
Bill. 2 nights Cody campsite.

DAY 16

Enjoy a scenic drive as we continue
through Wyoming to Buffalo (182 miles)
in the Big Horn Mountain range.
Overnight Buffalo campsite.

DAYS 17 - 18

Cross the border into South Dakota
and head for Hill City (195 miles), close
to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
and its Native American counterpart,
Crazy Horse Monument.
2 nights Hill City campsite.

DAY 19

Head into Wyoming and travel to
Douglas (172 miles) near Fort Laramie,
a famous fort on the road west. Call in
at the Mammoth Hot Springs Centre.
Overnight Douglas campsite.

DAY 20

Travel into Colorado to Golden (223
miles) on the outskirts of Denver.
Overnight Golden campsite.

DAYS 21 - 22

Continue south to Colorado
Springs (154 miles) where a visit
to the Garden of the Gods is a
must for an explanation of the
origins of the Red Rocks. 2 nights
Colorado Springs campsite.

DAY 27

Drive to Monument Valley, Utah (147
miles), where we have organised a
truck tour to view the sights made
famous in many a western movie.
Overnight Monument Valley campsite.

DAYS 28 - 29

Moving on to Lake Powell, Arizona
(135 miles), where you can marvel
at the Glen Canyon Dam which has
created the second largest manmade lake in the United States.
Included is a boat excursion on Lake
Powell to see Rainbow Bridge the
largest natural bridge in the world.
2 nights Lake Powell campsite.

DAYS 30 - 31

Travel to Grand Canyon National Park
(146 miles) and be prepared to be
amazed by this dramatic canyon, with
the Colorado River at its base.
2 nights Grand Canyon campsite.

DAYS 32 - 33

Drive the famous Route 66 as we head
to Sedona (115 miles), famous for its
red rocks where we will have a jeep
excursion into the hills and enjoy a
western style cookout.
2 nights Sedona campsite.

DAY 34

Continue along Route 66 to
Kingman (191 miles). Overnight
Kingman campsite.

DAY 35

Travel to Alamosa (191 miles) with time
to visit Great Sand Dunes National
Park. Overnight Alamosa campsite.

Complete the loop and return to
Las Vegas (101 miles) where we
will enjoy a farewell meal to say
goodbye to your fellow travellers.

Continue north into Grand Teton
National Park (161 miles) with
its majestic mountains, pristine
lakes and extraordinary wildlife.
Overnight Jackson Hole campsite.

DAYS 24 - 25

DAYS 36

DAYS 12 - 13

DAY 26

DAY 11

Time to explore the natural wonders
of Yellowstone National Park with its
geysers, hot springs and wide
variety of wildlife (217 miles).
2 nights Yellowstone campsites.

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DAY 23

Continue west to Durango (153 miles)
where you can travel on the Durango &
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
2 nights Durango campsite.

Return your vehicle and transfer to the
airport for the evening flight to London

DAYS 37

Arrive in London. This ends the
tour travel arrangements.

Travel to Mesa Verde National Park
(48 miles), a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, which houses some of the bestpreserved cliff dwellings in the world.
Overnight Mesa Verde campsite.


HOLIDAY REF: UST01
DATES September - 15 October 2014
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8 September - 14 October 2015

GUIDE PRICE From £3,900 per person
TOUR ESCORTS David and Marian Copp
TOTAL DRIVING DISTANCE Approx. 3,600 miles
TOUR SIZE Maximum 24 units

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Two nights hotel stay in Las Vegas
Visit seven National Parks
Zion and Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon and Yellowstone
Grand Teton, Mesa Verde and Great Sand Dunes
Jeep tour and BBQ in Sedona
Salt Lake City and Lake Powell excursions
Welcome and farewell meals in Las Vegas

WHAT’S INCLUDED
The services of experienced Tour Escorts
Return standard flights (London to Las Vegas)
All airport taxes
34 days 5-berth motorhome hire with 4,000
mileage allowance (extra mileage chargeable)
VIP vehicle insurance (Excess $1000)
Two personal and one motorhome convenience kits
Full propane tank
Unlimited generator usage and camp chairs
33 nights site fees (includes electrical
hook-up where available)
Two nights hotel accommodation in
Las Vegas on a room only basis
Transfers (as stated)
Salt Lake City excursion
Sedona jeep excursion
Lake Powell excursion
Monument Valley excursion
Welcome and farewell meals
Tour daybook
Prices are per person based on two
adults sharing a motorhome

ADD-ONS AND UPGRADES
Enhance your flight with an upgrade
Add in pre-tour or post-tour
stays, extended motorhome
rental, hotels or excursions

EXCLUSIONS

Upgrade your motorhome
for extra space

YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL PARK
CODY

IDAHO

BUFFALO

JACKSON

HILL CITY

WYOMING

BEAR LAKE

NEVADA

DOUGLAS

Personal insurance – please ask for a quote
Motorhome fuel or refills of propane gas
Meals and drinks (unless stated)
Excursions or entrance fees (other than those stated)
Road tolls
Personal expenditure, tips etc
Park entry fees (approx. £50)
Refundable motorhome security/cleaning deposit
Any single supplements, extra adult or child
supplements – available on request

TOUR DAYBOOK

SALT
LAKE CITY

GOLDEN
ZION

BRYCE CANYON

LAS
VEGAS

DURANGO

ARIZONA

LAKE
POWELL
GRAND CANYON
NATIONAL PARK

KINGMAN
SEDONA

Your personal tour itinerary, including suggested
excursions en route. Use as a guidebook and keep
as a memento

COLORADO
SPRINGS

CAMPSITES

COLORADO

UTAH

MESA
VERDE

ALAMOSA

NEW MEXICO

To stay in the best locations you’ll experience a variety
of different campsites. These will range from full
facility sites to simple National Park campgrounds,
with or without hook-ups or wash blocks

For the latest information on USA click here

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING
A great tour for first time visitors to America. Travel with David and Marian discovering the
highlights of California. Take in the outstanding natural beauty of Yosemite National Park, the
bright lights of Las Vegas and dip into the beach life enjoyed by the Californians as you drive
along the Big Sur coastal road.

DAY 1

Fly from London to Las Vegas, meet
your Tour Escorts and transfer to your
hotel. Enjoy a welcome meal in the
company of your fellow travellers.
Overnight Las Vegas Hotel.

DAY 2

Viva Las Vegas as you have a free
day to get over the flight – take
in a show or simply breathe in
the atmosphere of this lively city.
Overnight Las Vegas hotel.

DAY 3

Pick up your motorhome, stock up
on supplies and take the short drive
to a Las Vegas campsite. (12 miles).

DAY 4

Drive through Death Valley as we
head into California to Lone Pine (223
miles). Overnight Lone Pine campsite.

DAY 5

Take the spectacular Tioga Pass into
Yosemite National Park and get your
first view of Half Dome, El Capitan
and Sentinel Rock (196 miles).
Overnight Yosemite campsite.

DAY 6

You will be picked up from the
campsite and taken on a full day coach
excursion to Yosemite when a local
guide will take you to the amazing
sights around the Park and inform you
of the history of America’s first National
Park. Overnight Yosemite campsite.

DAY 7

Continue to San Francisco (196 miles)
– one of those cities that need no

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introduction and enjoys international
renown for everything from sightseeing
to shopping to entertainment.
Overnight San Francisco campsite.

DAY 8

Free day to explore San Francisco.
Why not take a cruise out to
Alcatraz? Be sure to take a trip on
one of the tramways up and down
the famous San Francisco hills.
Overnight San Francisco campsite.

DAY 9

Leave the big city and head along the
coast on State Highway 1 – one of
America’s most famous roads – the
Big Sur and look out on the Pacific
Ocean. Pass through Monterey
and Carmel, whose former mayors
include Clint Eastwood (147 miles).
Overnight Big Sur campsite.

DAY 10

Continue along the coast to San
Luis Obispo (107 miles). Call in at
Hearst Castle, a National Historic
Landmark, built for the newspaper
magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Overnight San Luis Obispo campsite.

DAY 11

Time to get a real taste of the
Californian dream as we head to
Malibu Beach, home to many movie
stars and famous for its fantastic
beaches (160 miles). Overnight
Malibu Beach Campground.

DAY 12

Why not take a day just lazing on the
beach – if you have ever fancied trying
windsurfing, this is the place to be.
Overnight Malibu Beach campground.

DAY 13

Pass through Los Angeles to San
Diego (154 miles) where the San
Diego Seaworld, the Dan Diego
zoo or the San Diego Museum
of Art, where you can enjoy the
works of Henry Moore and David
Smith, are highly recommended.
Overnight San Diego campsite.

DAY 14

Another free day to either relax on
the beach or take in some more of
San Diego’s great attractions. You
may even want to take a trip into
Mexico and sample the rhythm of
Tijuana (not possible by motorhome).
Overnight San Diego campsite.

DAY 15

A change of scene but an equally
nice beach as we head to Newport
Beach near to Back Bay Nature
Reserve (86 miles). Giant Blue and
Finback whales have become regular
visitors to this section of California’s
coast and whale watching trips are
organised in Newport Beach.

DAY 16

Today we will have a full day excursion
to Los Angeles including Hollywood,
Beverley Hills and the Farmer’s Market.

DAY 17

A short drive (33 miles) back to Los
Angeles to return your motorhome
and take the evening flight to London.

DAY 18

Arrive London. This ends the


HOLIDAY REF: UST02
DATE 14 - 31 October 2014
TOUR ESCORTS David and Marian Copp

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Two nights hotel stay in Las Vegas.
Guided tour of Yosemite National Park
San Francisco and San Diego
A drive along the Big Sur on California’s State Highway 1
Guided tour of Los Angeles

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Return standard flights (London to Las
Vegas and Los Angeles to London)
All airport taxes
15 days 5-berth motorhome hire with 3,500
mileage allowance (extra mileage chargeable)
VIP vehicle insurance (Excess $1000)
Two personal and one motorhome convenience kits
Full propane tank
Unlimited generator usage and camp chairs
Las Vegas on a room only basis
Yosemite excursion
Tour daybook

Upgrade your motorhome
for extra space

SAN FRANCISCO

YOSEMITE
NATIONAL PARK

NEVADA
BIG SUR

CALIFORNIA

Road tolls

TOUR DAYBOOK
excursions en route. Use as a guidebook and keep
as a memento

LONE PINE

LAS
VEGAS

SAN LUIS OBISPO

EXCLUSIONS

CAMPSITES


LOS ANGELES
MALIBU BEACH
NEWPORT BEACH

SAN DIEGO

THIS TOUR CAN BE COMBINED WITH
OUR WESTERN ADVENTURE TOUR
FOR EVEN MORE EXCITEMENT…


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OUR MOTORHOMES – USA
Whilst you can hire smaller RV’s, motorhomes in the USA are generally known for being
big. But don’t be put off by size, they all have automatic transmission and are designed
for cruising, so embrace the USA and choose the biggest motorhome you can afford.
As the roads are built for the larger vehicle, you’ll soon settle right in and will
appreciate the extra room.
Below are details of our most popular motorhome partners we use in the USA. All offer
one-way rentals although there is usually a charge for this. Each rental package will
include an inclusive mileage allowance, along with kitchen and personal kits as standard.

CRUISE AMERICA

Cruise America has rental depots spread across the United States
including Alaska. With entry level prices it offers three types of
vehicle: The 19ft compact, along with two standard models at 25ft
and 30ft. Airport transfers are available with early bird bookings.

EL MONTE RV

El Monte has 15 rental depots spread across America in all the major
gateways. It offers a range of vehicles starting at 22ft, moving up to
25ft, 28ft and 31ft units with slideouts, all the way up to their A-Class
motorhome. Complementary airport transfers are offered as standard.

APOLLO RV

Apollo has rental depots in four of America’s western gateways. Vehicles
include a 22ft compact 2-berth Tourer, a 22ft or 25ft 5-berth unit, two
versions of their 27ft vehicle and a 31ft Elite Traveller - the largest vehicle
in their range. Airport transfers are not offered.
Apollo also has a sister brand, Star RV, providing
premium grade motorhomes and service.

ROAD BEAR RV

Road Bear has rental depots in five cities. They offer top of the range
motorhomes and pride themselves on the quality of their vehicles.
There are five different vehicle types ranging from a 23ft C-class
model all the way to a 32ft A-Class model. Complementary transfers
to the airport and nearby hotels are offered as standard.
Our Travel Specialists will be happy to help you select the right
vehicle for your needs; you can also visit our website for more
information on our other motorhome partners and vehicle layouts.

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TOTALLY TAILORED
If you’d prefer to plan your own holiday to the USA, then our
tailor-made service provides the perfect solution. We want you
to have an unforgettable time, so to help you with creating
your trip we’ve put together a selection of example routes
that showcase some of the best of this big country.

BE INSPIRED

If you’re looking for ideas, then our suggested routes, including
group tour routes, are a great starting point. Simply tailor them to
your requirements by adding or removing any locations you want
to include or leave out – there are lots of additional places to see
along the way, as well as pre-bookable excursions to make your
trip completely unique.
The vibrant lights of Las Vegas make it a great place to go for
excitement. You can take in the sights at Yellowstone National
Park, San Francisco and Mount Rushmore. Experience a
breathtaking helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Join a
Jeep tour of the red rocks around Sedona, or take in New York
or Los Angeles – the choice is yours!

HERE FOR YOU

Whether you like to gather inspiration on your own, or prefer advice
right from the start, our Travel Specialists are on hand to provide
you with your own personalised quote, tailored exactly to your
needs. Whatever you’re looking for, be it flights only, motorhome
hire, overnight hotel stays, excursions, or simply just some advice
on how to plan your route, we’re here to help you.


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BE INSPIRED

FLORIDA’S BEACHES AND THE KEYS
1,200 MILE 15 DAY ROUTE

THE GREAT LAKES

DAYS 1 - 2 Fly to Miami, then spend two nights in a
hotel while you explore the urban sights.

DAY 3 Pick up your motorhome and drive along the Keys to
Grassy Key, stocking up on supplies along the way.

DAY 4 Cross the seven mile bridge on the way to Key
West, the southernmost point on the Keys.

DAY 5 Retrace your route north staying at Key Largo to see
coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps.

DAY 6 Leaving the Keys head into Everglades

National Park, not a swamp as popularly pictured,
but a vast river slowly flowing south west.

DAY 7 Head north to Sanibel Island, via the Everglades
and Big Cypress National Reserve.

DAY 8 Continue onto Fort DeSoto Country Park where the

beach has frequently won the America’s Best Beach Award.

DAYS 9 - 10 No visit to Florida would be complete without

DAYS 1 - 2 Fly to Chicago, then spend 2 nights in a hotel

while you discover the Windy City – named after the hot
air from Chicago politicians rather than the weather.

DAY 3 Pick up your motorhome from Chicago and head
to Coloma on the shores of Lake Michigan.

DAYS 4 - 5 Travel to Detroit – Motor City, home of the

American automobile industry and Motown Records. A visit
to the Henry Ford Museum is highly recommended.

DAYS 6 - 7 Cross the border into Canada to Toronto on Lake Ontario,
visiting the Welland Canal linking Lake Eerie and Lake Ontario.

DAYS 8 - 9 Take the short drive to Niagara Falls
– best seen from the Canadian side.

DAY 10 Travel back into the USA via Buffalo and head to
Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

DAYS 11 - 12 Call in at Cedar Point Amusement Park, the self-proclaimed
Roller Coaster Capital of the World, on your way to Toledo.

a trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

DAY 13 Head back to Chicago.

DAYS 11 - 12 Head east to visit Cape Canaveral
and the Kennedy Space Centre.

DAY 14 Return your motorhome and fly back to London from Chicago.

DAY 13 Take a leisurely drive along the coast, passing through

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to stay at Dania Beach.

DAY 14 Return your motorhome to Miami and

This route is best explored in the Summer
months between June and September.

catch your flight back to London.

WALT DISNEY
WORLD

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

FORT DESOTO

FORT PIERCE

FLORIDA

CANADA

This is a good
all-year-round route
that can be made
at any time of the year.

MICHIGAN
DETROIT

CHICAGO

COLOMA

TOLEDO
CLEVELAND

SANIBEL ISLAND

DANIA BEACH

INDIANA

OHIO

MIAMI

EVERGLADES
NATIONAL PARK
KEY LARGO

KEY WEST

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TORONTO
NIAGARA
FALLS

GRASSY KEY


PENNSYLVANIA

MOUNT BLUE
BAR
HARBOUR

MAINE
VERMONT

BETHLEHEM

WHITE RIVER
VALLEY

NEW HAMPSHIRE

SALISBURY
BEACH

ARLINGTON

MASSACHUSETTS
PLYMOUTH
LAZY RIVER

NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND

CONNECTICUT

SCUSSET
BEACH

PRESTON


NEW YORK

DAYS 1 - 2 Fly to New York, then spend two nights in a hotel while
you explore the world famous sights of America’s largest city.

DAY 3 Pick up your motorhome and head past Long Island

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Take this route in autumn when you can see the
famous foliage of New England in the Fall.

Sound to Preston. Why not call in at the Barnum Museum in
Bridgeport where the flamboyant circus man was once mayor?

DAY 4 You can stop at Mystic Seaport on your way to

Scusset Beach State Reservation and admire the massive
mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, on your way through.

DAY 5 Take a peek at the Kennedy family’s private residence in

Hyannis on your way to Plymouth, where the Mayflower landed
the Pilgrims in 1620. You may want to extend your stay here in
order to visit Boston, which can easily be reached by train.

DAY 6 Head north to Salisbury Beach in Massachusetts, calling
in at Salem, the site of the infamous 1692 witchcraft trials.

DAY 7 Passing briefly through New Hampshire, travel to Maine

and Bar Harbor along the dramatic and scenic Atlantic coastline.

DAY 8 Heading inland, drive to Mount Blue State Park – moose
are abundant but there are also black bear and coyotes.

DAY 9 Back into New Hampshire and on to Vermont, where
your destination is Bethlehem – admire the majestic
scenery of Mount Washington, standing at 6,288 feet.

DAY 10 Visit the famous Dartmouth College on
your way down south to White River Valley.

DAY 11 Travel to Arlington, where you can visit the Norman
Rockwell Exhibition and see the covers he created for
the Saturday Evening Post in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

DAY 12 Travel back into New York State and stop off at
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park campsite in Lazy River.

DAY 13 Return to New York, drop off your motorhome
and catch your flight back to London.

TOTALLY TAILORED
We have lots of example routes to help you gather
inspiration for your holiday. As each is unique, prices
will vary depending on any extras you add in, the time
of year you travel, the size of your party and your
motorhome requirements.
A guide price for a typical 20 day tailor-made motorhome
holiday to the USA was £2,290 per person in 2013.
Speak to our Travel Specialists for your own
personalised quote, tailored to your exact needs.


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CANADA
Canada is brimming with spectacular natural beauty. The soaring
mountains, surrounded by majestic forests, lakes and waterfalls,
combine together to give you a warm and welcome feeling.
Gaze at the wonderful grizzly bears or explore the vast wilderness
and gold rush history of the Yukon. Visit the Rockies, one of the world’s
greatest mountain ranges. Uncover hidden secrets in the valleys, peaks,
glaciers, forests and falls, or take time out in cosmopolitan Vancouver,
French-speaking Montréal or Québec, to add lashings of culture to
your journey.
Marvel at the great lakes – Superior, Huron, Erie, Ontario and the
thundering Horseshoe Falls of Niagara. Discover the Athabasca glacier
aboard a SnoCoach and gaze upon Mount Robson, the highest peak in
the Canadian Rockies.
Enjoy a relaxing tour around the Maritimes, the first-settler provinces of
New Brunswick. Visit Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, with their
vividly re-enacted colonial historic sites, or take the chance to view and
maybe raft the world’s greatest tidal surge.

DRIVING IN CANADA
Canada offers an excellent highway system and road rules are similar to
Europe making it easy to manoeuvre across its vast land. Vehicles drive
on the right.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA AND
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Join Tour Escorts Geoff and Jennie on a true Canadian adventure, exploring one of the
world’s greatest mountain ranges and stopping off to enjoy the must-see sights of this
amazing country.

DAY 1

Depart London Heathrow, flying to
Vancouver. You are met on arrival and
transferred to a Vancouver city centre
hotel. Overnight Vancouver hotel.

DAY 2

Breakfast followed by guided coach
tour of Vancouver. Afternoon spent
at leisure to explore Vancouver. Enjoy
a panoramic welcome meal in the
evening with your fellow campers.
Overnight Vancouver hotel.

DAYS 3 - 5

Breakfast, then transfer to the
motorhome depot to pick up vehicles.
Cross to Vancouver Island by ferry
to the first campsite in Victoria,
capital of British Columbia (BC) (42
miles driving). There’ll be a group get
together for a campground barbecue.
Two full days to explore this very
‘British’ city complete with doubledecker buses and traditional flowerfilled parks, as well as the Royal
British Columbia Museum, Parliament
Building and the surrounding area,
including the lovely Butchart Gardens.
Start collecting souvenirs, or catch
a sea plane to go whale-watching.
3 nights Victoria campsite.

DAY 6

Travel from Victoria to Nanaimo (72
miles), the second largest town on
Vancouver Island, to take the ferry to
Horseshoe Bay. Drive through Garibaldi
Provincial Park to Whistler (69 miles),
the famous ski resort. There are a
number of good restaurants in the
town. Overnight Whistler campsite.

DAY 7

Icefield. Be sure to visit Miette Hot
Springs and the Athabasca Falls.
The lakes, mountains and glaciers
of this region are truly awe-inspiring.
4 nights Jasper campsite.

Leave behind the Garibaldi Provincial
Park, to enjoy some splendid
lakeside roads. Stop off at Joffre
and Duffey Lakes, before heading
east towards Kamloops (130 miles).
Overnight Kamloops campsite.

DAY 16

Time to move on, down the aweinspiring Icefields Parkway to Kootenay
Plains (113 miles). Included is a trip
on the SnoCoach onto the Athabasca
Glacier, the largest icecap south of the
Arctic Circle and north of the equator.
Overnight Kootenay Plains campsite.

DAYS 8 - 10

Drive along the Yellowhead Highway
into the Wells Gray Provincial Park (163
miles), one of BC’s largest at 540,000
hectares. There is plenty of time to
explore the park, a vast wilderness
of alpine meadows, mountain peaks,
glaciers, lakes, rivers, extinct volcanoes
and waterfalls. Be sure also to visit
Helmcken Falls, at 142m high one of
the most amazing natural features in
the Wells Gray Provincial Park. 3 nights
Wells Gray Provincial Park campsite.

DAYS 17 - 19

Explore the Yoho National Park.
En route to Banff (113 miles) take
in Lake Louise too – a stunning lake
with a world-famous hotel. Enjoy
Banff National Park, where helicopter
trips, gondola rides and horse riding
are all possible. On the final day
you can explore Banff National Park;
alternatively the great shopping in Banff
provides a good opportunity to stock up
with souvenirs. Enjoy a farewell dinner
in Banff. 3 nights Banff campsite.

DAY 11

Travel to Mt Robson Provincial
Park (173 miles), home to 3,954m
Mt Robson, the highest peak in
the BC Rockies. From here on you
may spot moose, mountain goats,
mule, grizzly and black bears, deer,
elk, marmots, chipmunks, caribou,
squirrels, muskrats, beavers and up
to 170 bird species. Overnight Mount
Robson Provincial Park campsite.

DAYS 20 - 21

Return your motorhome to the
depot in Calgary (94 miles). Transfer
from motorhome depot to Calgary
airport. Overnight Evening flight
from Calgary to London Heathrow,
arriving in the morning.

DAYS 12 - 15

Mt Robson to Jasper (54 miles) with
time to visit Maligne Lake, the largest
glacier-fed lake in the Rockies. Two
full days to explore Jasper and to get
out into Jasper National Park – keep
your eyes peeled for roaming wildlife!
Take a gondola trip up to Whistler’s
Mountain for views back to Mt
Robson and south to the Columbia

DAY 22


GLACIER
BAY

SKAGWAY
JUNEAU

CANADA

TRACY ARM
ALBERTA

Extend your holiday with our Inside Passage cruise add-on (see opposite)

KETCHIKAN

ALASKA

BRITISH COLUMBIA
MOUNT ROBSON
PROVINCIAL PARK
JASPER
ATHABASCA
WELLS GRAY
GLACIER
PROVINCIAL PARK

take a rail trip aboard the famous Rocky Mountaineer and much more…
Add in pre-tour or post-tour stays, extended motorhome rental, hotels or excursions.
Upgrade to a 4 or 6-berth motorhome for extra space

INSIDE PASSAGE
VANCOUVER ISLAND

WHISTLER

HORSESHOE BAY
NANAIMO

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CALGARY

VANCOUVER
VICTORIA

Map refers to cruise route CAT01 only

BANFF
KAMLOOPS

USA

HOLIDAY REF: CAT01
DATES 15 May - 4 June 2014 and 14 May - 3 June 2015

PRICE From £2,950 per person
HOLIDAY REF: CAT02
DATES 9 - 29 June 2014 and 8 June - 28 June 2015
TOUR ESCORTS Geoff and Jennie Dawson

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City tour of Vancouver (free time built in)
Vancouver Island by ferry via the beautiful Gulf Islands
Springtime in the spectacular Rocky Mountains
SnoCoach trip on the stunning Athabasca Glacier
Welcome meal in a panoramic restaurant in Vancouver
Farewell meal in Banff

WHAT’S INCLUDED

22 DAY TOUR 7 NIGHT INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE
DATE 6 - 14 May 2014


DATE 31 May - 8 June 2014


CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Return standard flights (London to Vancouver, returning
Calgary to London)
All airport taxes
18 days fully-equipped motorhome hire:
May tour: 3-berth unit with 1,875 mileage allowance (extra
mileage chargeable) and vehicle insurance (zero excess)
June tour: 3-berth unit with 1,875 mileage allowance
(extra mileage chargeable) and vehicle insurance
(maximum excess CDN$750 for drivers over 24)
Motorhome preparation fee and convenience kit
Full propane tank
Vancouver Island return ferry crossing
Vancouver hotel accommodation for two nights
(bed and breakfast based on two adults sharing)
Half day guided city tour of Vancouver
Campground barbeque in Victoria
SnoCoach trip on Athabasca Glacier
17 nights site fees
(includes electrical hook-up where available)
Transfers as stated
Welcome meal in Vancouver
Farewell meal in Banff
Tour daybook
Prices are per person based on two adults
sharing a motorhome

EXCLUSIONS

Road tolls and park entry fees (approx. £86)
Any single supplements, extra adult or child supplements –
available on request

TOUR DAYBOOK
Your personal tour itinerary, including suggested excursions
en route. Use as a guidebook and keep as a memento

Vancouver-Alaska (USA) return, via the beautiful route
between the west coast and the outlying islands
A full day at sea each way cruising the Inside Passage
Juneau – a town with no roads to anywhere else
Ketchikan – known as the worlds’ salmon capital
Skagway – historic boom town of the Klondike gold rush era
(May cruise only)
The Tracy Arm fjord (May cruise only)
Hubbard Glacier (June cruise only)
Day cruising to Hubbard Glacier (June cruise only)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Dog sledding
Glacier helicopter trips
Float plane trips over the Misty Fjords National Monument
Whale watching
Salmon feast
World’s largest zipline
Excursion availability is dependent on cruise chosen
and can be booked and paid for along the way

WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 night cruise on a full board basis
Inside two-berth (twin/double) cabin based
on two adults sharing
2 nights hotel accommodation in Vancouver
on a room-only basis.
May Cruise outbound flight 6 May. June Cruise outbound
flight 31 May. Both London to Vancouver – returning with
tour group
Transfers between airport, hotel and harbour

EXCLUSIONS

Additional flight supplements
Your cruise will not be accompanied by a Tour Escort
Any single supplements, extra adult or child supplements –
available on request.


Enhance your cruise experience with a cabin upgrade

For the latest information on Canada click here

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EASTERN EXPLORER
Explore Canada’s eastern side with Tour Escorts Barbara and Nelson, travelling from
Toronto and Niagara Falls, along the St. Lawrence Seaway to French-speaking Québec.

DAY 1

Fly from London to Toronto where
you will be met on arrival by your Tour
Escorts and taken to a Toronto city
centre hotel. Overnight Toronto hotel.

DAY 2

Half day guided coach tour of
Toronto. Afternoon spent at leisure
to explore the city. Enjoy a welcome
meal in the company of your fellow
travellers. Overnight Toronto hotel.

DAY 3

Breakfast then transfer to the
motorhome depot to pick up vehicles.
After stocking up on supplies drive
the short distance (82 miles) to
Awenda Provincial Park, located
on Georgian Bay, 20 minutes
northwest of Penetanguishene.
Overnight Awenda campsite.

DAY 4

Follow Georgian Bay to Killbear
Provincial Park (101 miles). Keep an
eye out for ‘erratics’ – these boulders
have been carried by the movement of
the glacier and left behind as the ice
melted. Overnight Killbear campsite.

DAY 5

Travel east into the picturesque
Algonquin Provincial Park (176 miles).
Overnight Algonquin campsite.

DAY 6

Free day to explore the Algonquin,
with over 2,400 lakes, 7
,500 miles
of streams and lively flowing rivers
located within the park – these include
Canoe Lake and the Petawawa,
Nipissing, Amable du Fond,
Madawaska, and Tim rivers. Overnight
Algonquin campsite.

DAY 7

Take the Trans Canada Highway to
Ottawa (193 miles) on the Ottawa
River along the original fur-trading
route through pretty valley towns like
Arnprior, Pembroke and Petawawa.
Overnight Ottawa campsite.

DAY 8

Free day to explore Ottawa, Canada’s
capital city – take the expressway
from the campsite to the city centre.
Overnight Ottawa campsite.

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DAY 9

Drive to the historical Mont Tremblant
National Park (158 miles). Overnight
Mont Tremblant campsite.

streets and 18th and 19th-century
stone buildings, taking time to gaze
in awe at Notre-Dame Basilica.
Overnight Montréal campsite.

DAY 10

DAY 16

Free day to explore Mont Tremblant
with its six great rivers and 400 lakes
and streams. The Mont Tremblant
National Park is a rich amalgam of
Québec’s natural and historic heritages,
being the largest and oldest park. This
wilderness is so vast that it is home
to 40 mammal species, including the
wolf. There is also the Via Ferrata du
Diable, an activity halfway between
hiking and climbing that will let you
discover the park’s mountains in a way
you could otherwise only dream about.
Overnight Mont-Tremblant campsite.

DAY 11

Today we really head into French
speaking Canada on the short drive
(79 miles) to Trois Rivières, located
at the confluence of the SaintMaurice and Saint Lawrence Rivers.
Overnight Trois Rivières campsite.

DAY 12

Drive to Québec city (159 miles).
The narrowing of the Saint Lawrence
River next to the city’s promontory,
Cap-Diamant (Cape Diamond),
and Lévis, on the opposite bank,
provided the name given to the
city, Kébec, an Algonquin word
meaning “where the river narrows”
.
Overnight Québec city campsite.

DAY 13

Day at leisure to explore Québec
city, make sure you visit the old
fortified city. Picturesque Old
Québec is a UNESCO listed world
heritage treasure. Overnight
Québec city campsite.

DAY 14

Travel across southern Québec to
Montréal (101 miles). Overnight
Montréal campsite.

Drive to Kingston (181 miles) along
the St. Lawrence River. A strategic
outpost since fur- trading days,
Kingston lies at the junction of Lake
Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
Massive Fort Henry presides on a
hilltop above the city, overlooking the
lake and up the river toward the 1000
Islands. Overnight Kingston campsite.

DAY 17

Today we will take a 1000 Islands
Cruise travelling into the small
cottage islands of the Admiralty
group, featuring Napoleon’s Hat,
Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau
Channel, Mandalay Mansion and
the historic sights of Kingston.
Overnight Kingston campsite.

DAY 18

Continue your drive back into Southern
Ontario. Drive to Toronto (265 miles).
Overnight Toronto campsite.

DAY 19

Depart on a full day coach excursion
to Niagara Falls. As well as the
breath-taking falls, today includes
a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Other highlights include the Floral
Clock and the Whirlpool rapids. This
tour’s farewell meal takes place
in the revolving restaurant at the
Skylon Tower, overlooking the Falls.
Overnight Toronto campsite.

DAY 20

Return your motorhome to Toronto
depot and transfer to airport. Overnight
Evening flight from Toronto to London.

DAY 21

Arrive London. This ends
the tour arrangements.

DAY 15

Day to explore Montréal, often
referred to as Canada’s Cultural
Capital, with 38 museums and over
a hundred art galleries. Be sure to
visit Old Montréal’s cobblestone


HOLIDAY REF: CAT04
DATES 1 - 21 September 2014

6 - 26 September 2015

TOUR ESCORTS Barbara and Nelson Lacey

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
City tour of Toronto
Thousand Islands cruise
Niagara Falls day excursion
Stays at Ottawa, Quebec and Montréal
Visits to Mont Tremblant and Algonquin National Parks

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Return standard flights (London to Toronto)
All airport taxes
18 days fully-equipped 2-berth motorhome hire with
1,875 millage allowance (extra mileage chargeable)
VIP vehicle insurance (maximum excess
CDN$750 – drivers must be over 24)
Motorhome preparation fee and convenience kit
Full propane tank
Two nights hotel accommodation in Toronto
on a bed and breakfast basis
Half day guided city tour of Toronto
Thousand Islands Cruise
Welcome meal in Toronto
Farewell meal at the Skylon Tower revolving restaurant
Tour daybook

EXCLUSIONS

Upgrade to a 4 or 6-berth
motorhome for extra space

CANADA

QUEBEC CITY

MONT TREMBLANT

TROIS-RIVIÈRES

ALGONQUIN
PROVINCIAL PARK
KILL BEAR
PROVINCIAL PARK

Road tolls

TOUR DAYBOOK
excursions en route. Use as a guidebook
and keep as a memento

OTTAWA
MONTREAL

CAMPSITES

AWENDA

KINGSTON

USA

TORONTO


NIAGRA FALLS


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OUR MOTORHOMES – CANADA
Canada is a big country with big roads, so it goes without saying that ‘big is best’ when it
comes to picking the size of your motorhome too, especially for comfort if you are going
on a longer trip. Most have automatic transmission and because of the nature of Canadian
roads, there may be restrictions for driving on certain road types. This is standard practise
when hiring a vehicle in Canada and will be explained thoroughly at pick up.
Below are details of our most popular motorhome partners we use in Canada.
All offer one-way rentals although there is usually a charge for this.

CRUISE CANADA

Cruise Canada has depots across Canada. With entry level
prices, it offers three types of vehicle: the 19ft compact, 23ft
to 25ft standard models and 28ft to 30ft larger models. Airport
transfers are often available with early bird bookings.

FRASERWAY

Fraserway has depots in Vancouver, Calgary, Whitehorse, Toronto and
Halifax. They pride themselves on the quality of their vehicles and high
service levels. Their vehicle range includes entry level truck campers,
van conversions and a selection of traditional RVs in 19ft, 22ft, 24ft
and 29ft/31ft options. Airport transfers are included as standard.

WESTCOAST MOUNTAIN CAMPERS

Westcoast Mountain Campers is a smaller family business with
depots in Calgary and Vancouver. It offers a range of vehicles from
truck campers and van conversions to various sized traditional RVs.
Transfers are offered to airports and to downtown hotels.

CANADREAM

CanaDream has depots across Canada and provide quality vehicles
ranging from truck campers, compact and superior van conversions,
to various sizes of motorhomes. Transfers are provided from
selected hotels.
Our Travel Specialists will be happy to help you select the right
vehicle for your needs; you can also visit our website for more
information on our other motorhome partners and vehicle layouts.

VANCOUVER SPECIAL OFFER

If you’re renting a motorhome in Vancouver, take advantage of our special 20%
discount off normal rates at the Burnaby Cariboo RV Park. With great facilities
it’s an ideal base for your first night’s stay while you’re exploring Vancouver –
speak to a Travel Specialist to find out more.

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TOTALLY TAILORED
If you’d prefer to plan your own holiday to Canada, then our
tailor-made service provides the perfect solution. We want you
to have an unforgettable time, so to help you with creating your
trip we’ve put together a selection of example routes taking in
the best of this fabulous country.

BE INSPIRED

your requirements by adding or removing any locations you want to
include or leave out – there are lots of additional places to see along
the way, as well as pre-bookable excursions and stopovers to make
your trip completely unique.
See the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, or explore breathtaking
Alberta. Experience the city life in Vancouver, or the Pacific coast
and Vancouver Island. Join in the fun of the Calgary Stampede,
or take in the British influences that are evident in Nova Scotia,
before taking time out to appreciate the natural wonder of
Niagara Falls – the choice is yours!
You can also relax with an inside passage cruise from Vancouver
to Alaska. Sit back and marvel at the narrow maze of otherwise
inaccessible channels, watching out for whales and dolphins
along the way.

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BE INSPIRED

NOVA SCOTIA
DAYS 1 - 2 Fly from London to Halifax and spend

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

This trip is best made in the summer months from
June to September. Book in advance if you want
to stay in the state park campgrounds.

your first night in a hotel while you explore.

DAY 3 Pick up your motorhome and head to Liverpool
via Lunenburg and lovely Peggy’s Cove.

DAY 4 Follow the coast and drive to Yarmouth passing

through Shelburne and Barrington. Along the way you
can discover much of Nova Scotia’s maritime history.

DAY 5 Continue along the Evangeline Trail to Annapolis Royal,

home to numerous heritage buildings including the oldest
wooden house in Canada. The bilingual inhabitants along this
shore are descendants of the first European settlers to Canada.

DAY 6 Head inland to Kejimkujik National Park, 381 square
kilometres of scenic wilderness abounding in wildlife.

DAY 7 Retrace your steps back onto the Evangeline Trail to Truro

calling in at Wolfville and Windsor - the birthplace of ice hockey.

DAY 8

Take a detour to Cape Chignecto and marvel at the
rugged cliffs rising high above the Bay of Fundy on the way
to Pictou, where the first Scottish immigrants landed.

DAY 9 Take your time today as you travel up Cape Breton
Island for your next stop at Cheticamp, a bustling
fishing village with a thriving Acadian culture.

DAY 10 Spend today exploring the famous Cabot

Trail, described as one of the most scenic drives
in North America, on the way to Baddeck.

CHETICAMP

BADDECK

CANADA

SYDNEY

DAY 11 A short drive today takes you to Sydney and onto Louisbourg

PICTOU

National Historic Site. Visit the Marconi National Historic Site
where Marconi first sent his transatlantic signals in 1902.

CAPE CHIGNECTO
TRURO

DAY 12 Travel along the Bras d’Or Lakes, home
to the native Mi’kmaq, to Liscomb.

NOVA SCOTIA
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

DAY 13 Return to Halifax along Nova Scotia’s eastern shore.

KEJIMKUJIK
NATIONAL PARK

DAY 14 Time to return the motorhome and
fly back from Halifax to London.

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HALIFAX

YARMOUTH

LIVERPOOL


LISCOMB

YUKON AND ALASKA
400 MILE 16 DAY ROUTE
DAY 1 Fly to Whitehorse via Vancouver and stay in a Whitehorse

hotel. Alternatively, you could stop over in Vancouver on the way
and explore the capital of British Columbia.

DAYS 2 - 4 Pick up your motorhome and drive along the Alaska

Highway to Haines Junction, your base for the first three days of
the trip. Haines Junction is a great base to explore this spectacular
mountainous region, with the Ruby and Dezadeash Ranges
offering spectacular views.

TOTALLY TAILORED
We have lots of example routes to help you gather
inspiration for your holiday.
As each is unique, prices will vary depending on any extras
you add in, the time of year you travel, the size of your
party and your motorhome requirements.
holiday to Canada was £2,600 per person in 2013
Speak to our Travel Specialists for your own personalised
quote, tailored to your exact needs.

DAYS 5 - 7 Head off to Haines in Alaska – depending on your

schedule you could take longer to do this trip with numerous
spectacular stop-offs on the way. Kathleen Lake is great for bird
watching and a likely place to see bears. Dezadeash Lake and
Million Dollar Falls on the Takhanne River are great places for
fishing.

DAYS 8 - 10 Take the ferry to Skagway the gateway to the Klondike
Gold Fields where you can try your luck panning for gold in the
Gold Rush visitor centre.

DAYS 11 - 13 Leaving the cottonwod trees of Skagway behind, take
the White Pass and the Klondike Highway 2 towards Carcross
– a truly spectacular drive.

DAY 14 Driving back to Whitehorse you will pass Emerald Lake
– a natural wonder of clear blue water.

HAINES
WHITEHORSE

DAY 15 Return your motorhome and fly back to London via Calgary.

YUKON

You can stop over in Calgary to get a taste of Canada’s
cowboy country.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Summer is the best time to travel to the Yukon and Alaska
– we do not recommend this trip in the winter.

ALASKA
TATSHENSHINI
ALSEK PARK

SKAGWAY

HAINES JUNCTION


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SOUTHERN AFRICA
Beautiful open spaces and captivating wildlife await you in this Rainbow Nation,
where you’ll enjoy world-class service and breathtaking moments, as you step
in to the heart of nature.
Witness the magnificence of giant cats in their natural habitat, or watch in
amazement as a family of elephants wander steadily across the road. Spot a pride
of lions lazing under a tree in the midday heat, or simply park up at a watering hole
and enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the sun beating down.
You can follow the stunning Garden Route, with rolling vineyards that guide you
along the Indian Ocean coast. Or stop off in Cape Town, the cosmopolitan coastal
city brimming with new discoveries.
Venture through four countries, crossing the famous Namibian desert sand dunes.
Visit the internationally renowned game reserve in Kruger National Park, relax on
Botswana’s Chobe River cruise, or marvel at the power of Victoria Falls and the
picturesque rain forest that surrounds them.

DRIVING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
The roads in Southern Africa are generally very pleasant to drive.
Vehicles drive on the left as in the UK, with plenty of areas to stop off,
so you can explore along the way.

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SOUTH AFRICA
Join Tour Escorts Pat and Alan on a journey to where the wild
things are, on our spectacular tour of the Rainbow Nation.

DAY 1

Depart from London to Cape
Town. Flight time 12 hours.

DAY 2

Arrive Cape Town where your Tour
Escorts will greet you. Transfer to
the motorhome depot where a
representative of the company will
demonstrate your vehicle. An easy
drive (15 miles) to the first campsite
will allow you to stock up on supplies.
welcome meal at local restaurant
with stunning views of Cape Town.
Overnight Melkbosstrand campsite.

DAY 3

Full day guided coach excursion to
Cape Town including the summit of
Table Mountain (weather permitting),
the Castle of Good Hope, the Grootte
Kerk, St Georges Cathedral and
Greenmarket Square. Overnight
Melkbosstrand campsite.

DAY 4

Travel to Hermanus (91 miles), the
whale watching capital of South Africa
Overnight Hermanus campsite.

DAY 5

Drive to Swellendam (89 miles)
– pick up some of South Africa’s
finest wines en-route. Overnight
Swellendam campsite.

DAY 6

Head back to the coast and enjoy
Tsitsikamma (229 miles), with the
local wildlife including the African
wild dog, the wolf and the black
backed jackal at the wolf sanctuary.
Overnight Tsitsikamma campsite.

DAY 7

Free time to explore the
Tsitsikamma area – enjoy the
dolphins swimming off the coast.
Overnight Tsitsikamma campsite.

DAY 8

Continuing along the Garden Route we
enter Addo Elephant Park (156 miles),
with one of Africa’s densest elephant
populations and home to the unique
flightless dung beetle. The park boasts
the “Big Seven” (elephant, rhino, lion,
buffalo, leopard, southern right whale
and the great white shark). Explore the
park – try parking at a watering hole
and having lunch while observing the
local wildlife. Overnight Addo campsite.

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DAY 9

DAY 18

DAY 10

DAY 19

DAY 11

DAY 20

Free day to enjoy Addo Elephant
Park where you can continue
to marvel at the animals in
their natural environment.
Overnight Addo campsite.

Early start for the drive to the Gariep
Dam Nature Reserve (276 miles),
home to many species including
the Cape Mountain Zebra.Overnight
Gariep Dam campsite.
A full day as we travel to Golden
Gate National Park (310 miles).
The park derives its name from the
brilliant shades of gold cast by the
sun on the park’s sandstone cliffs,
especially the imposing Brandwag rock.
Overnight Golden Gate campsite.

DAY 12

Drive to the Drakensburg
Mountains (108 miles).
Overnight Drakensburg campsite.

DAY 13

Day at leisure to explore the
beautiful scenery of the Drakensberg
Mountains. The Amphitheatre or the
Tugela Falls are not to be missed!
Overnight Drakensburg campsite.

DAY 14

Travel to Dundee in the heart
of KwaZulu Natal (107 miles).
Overnight Dundee campsite.

DAY 15

Half day coach excursion with
local guide who will point out
the most interesting British
battlefields, including Rorke’s Drift.
Overnight Dundee campsite.

DAY 16

Travel to Eshowe (133 miles) to
experience the Zulu way of life at
Shakaland. You will be treated to a
Zulu meal and spend the night in a
beehive hut. Overnight Shakaland.

DAY 17

Travel to Hluhluwe (115 miles), situated
between Greater St Lucia Wetland
Park and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Reserve on the banks of the Hluhluwe
River. Overnight Hlhuhluwe campsite.

Enter into Swaziland and travel
to the Mlilwane Wildlife Park
(178 miles) home to white rhino,
sable and crocodile. Overnight
Mlilwane campsite.

Travel back into South Africa
and Skukuza (138 miles) in the
Kruger National Park. Look out
for the big game on the way.
Overnight Skukuza campsite.

Free time to explore the Park. Be
back at the campground for an
evening safari with a local guide.
Overnight Skukuza campsite.

DAY 21

Head north through the park to
Satara (58 miles) – try parking
up at a waterhole for lunch and
let the animals come to you.
Overnight Satara campsite.

DAY 22

Travel to Blydepoort (155 miles) – make
a side trip to the Three Rondavels.
Overnight Blydepoort campsite.

DAY 23

A short drive to Sabie (83 miles) but
with plenty to see on the way. Visit
Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window,
the Graskop waterfalls and the Sudwala
Caves. Overnight Sabie campsite.

DAY 24

Drive to Pretoria via the Long Tom Pass,
famous for battles between the Boers
and the British (220 miles). Tonight
we will have an evening farewell
meal. Overnight Pretoria campsite.

DAY 25

Travel to Johannesburg, return
motorhomes and transfer to
airport. Return flight to London.
Flight time 11 hours.

DAY 26



HOLIDAY REF: SAT01
DATES 12 October – 6 November 2014

11 October – 5 November 2015

TOUR ESCORTS Pat and Alan Gadd

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided coach tour of Cape Town, including Table Mountain
(weather permitting) and the Victoria and Alfred waterfront
The Garden Route along the Cape Coast
O
vernight in a beehive hut in the Zulu resort of Shakaland
Half-day escorted British battlefields tour
T
hree nights in the Kruger National Park, including
evening safari – your chance to tick off the Big Five!

WHAT’S INCLUDED
R
eturn standard flights (London to Cape Town,
returning Johannesburg to London)
All airport taxes
2
4 days fully-equipped Discoverer 4 motorhome
hire (includes unlimited mileage)
W
ild Card entrance fee to the National
Parks (as listed in the itinerary)
Cape Town City Tour
Evening safari drive in Kruger
O
vernight accommodation and meal at Shakaland
Motorhome preparation and living kits
V
ehicle insurance (includes nil excess
and Collision Damage Waiver)
2
Coach transfers (as stated)
Tour daybook
P
rices are per person based on two

A
dd in pre-tour or post-tour
rental, hotels or excursions.

EXCLUSIONS

U
pgrade to a 6-berth

Road tolls (approx. £25)
KRUGER

SOUTH AFRICA

BLYDEPOORT
SABIE
PRETORIA

SWAZILAND

JOHANNESBURG
GOLDEN
GATE

HLHUHLUWE
DUNDEE

DRAKENSBURG

SHAKALAND

Visas for Swaziland (payable on the
border, approx. £9 per person)

GARIEP DAM

TOUR DAYBOOK
TSITSIKAMMA

CAPE
TOWN

SWELLENDAM

ADDO
ELEPHANT PARK

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SOUTHERN
AFRICA DISCOVERY


Join Tour Escorts Pat and Alan on a journey through the enchanting four
countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa.

DAYS 1 - 2

Depart London to Johannesburg, Flight
time 12 hours. On arrival, transfer to
the motorhome depot to pick up your
vehicle and drive to the first campsite
(47 miles). Overnight Pretoria campsite.

DAY 3

Travel to Sabie (230 miles) through
the Long Tom Pass, famous for
battles between the Boers and the
British. Visit the waterfalls at Graskop
or Sabie or explore the Sudwala
caves. Overnight Sabie campsite.

DAY 4

Travel north to Blydepoort (97
miles) – plenty of time to explore
the Blyde River Canyon and admire
the Three Rondavels. Make a detour
to see Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Overnight Blyde River campsite.

DAYS 5 - 7

On to the Kruger National Park (134
miles) world famous for its diverse
wildlife including the Big Five (lion,
leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo),
where we will overnight at three
different campgrounds with leisurely
drives in between. Take your time
and park up at one of the many
watering holes for your lunch and let
the wildlife come to you. Overnight
Three Kruger Park campsites.

DAYS 8 - 9

Head out of Kruger (219 miles)
and then head into Botswana
(189 miles) via the Mapungubwe
National Park. Overnight Tshipsie
and Martin’s Drift campsites.

DAYS 10 - 11

Heading north through Botswana,
we stop at Francistown (179 miles),
Botswana’s second city and Nata (115
miles), famous for its birdlife. Overnight
Francistown and Nata campsites.

DAYS 12 - 13

Two nights in Chobe National Park
(189 miles), with one of the largest
game concentrations in Africa.
Included is a game drive to view the
animals. Overnight Kasane campsite.

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DAY 14

Today we will travel by coach to see
the spectacular Victoria Falls and spend
the night in a lodge in Zimbabwe.
Overnight Victoria Falls Lodge Hotel.

DAY 30

Head out of the National Park to Aus
(133 miles). Overnight Aus campsite.

DAYS 31 - 32

Leave the lodge in Zimbabwe and
return back to your motorhome in
Kasane. Overnight Kasane campsite.

Head to the magnificent Fish River
Canyon (190 miles). 100 miles long
and up to 550 metres deep, it is
Africa’s answer to the Grand Canyon.
Overnight Ai-Ais campsite.

DAYS 16 - 18

DAY 33

DAY 15

Travel though the Caprivi Strip in
Namibia calling in at Katima Mililo
(138 miles), Mahangu (213 miles) and
Grootfontein (262 miles). Included
is a sunset boat trip in Mahangu.
Overnight Katima Mililo, Mahangu
and Grootfontein campsites.

DAYS 19 - 22

We spend the next three days travelling
though Etosha National Park, noted
for elephant, zebra, lion and springbok
(263 miles). Overnight Namutoni,
Halali and Etosha campsites.

DAY 23

Explore Damaraland as we
travel to Uis (72 miles). Visit
Twyfelfontein with its ancient rock
art. Overnight Uis campsite.

Leave Namibia and enter
South Africa’s West coast and
head for Springbok (150 miles)
Overnight Springbok campsite.

DAY 34

Continue south through the heart
of Namaqualand to Citrusdal (242
miles), famous for its citrus fruit.
Overnight Citrusdal campsite.

DAY 35

Follow the road to Melkbosstrand
(188 miles) and admire the views
out to sea. Keep an eye out for
whales and dolphins along the coast.
Overnight Melkbosstrand campsite.

DAY 36

Time to catch your breath by the
seaside with a three night stay
in Swakopmund (116 miles), the
second largest town in Namibia.
Included is a dolphin cruise where
you will see dolphins and pelicans.
Overnight Swakopmund campsite.

Full day guided coach excursion to
Cape Town including the summit of
Table Mountain (weather permitting),
the Castle of Good Hope, the
Grootte Kerk, St George’s Cathedral
and Greenmarket Square. Evening
farewell meal overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean and spectacular
views of Table Mountain. Overnight
Melkbosstrand campsite.

DAY 27

DAY 37

DAYS 28 - 29

DAY 38

DAYS 24 - 26

Back into the desert into Namib
Naukluft Park (178 miles) – where
you’ll spend the night in Solitaire.
Overnight Solitaire campsite.

Two short drives (50 miles and 68
miles) but with fantastic scenery
as we travel to Sesriem – near to
the world-famous Sossusvlei dunes
and Sesriem Canyon. Head out
of the desert to Betta. Overnight
Sesriem and Betta campsites.

Travel to Cape Town, return
motorhomes and transfer to
airport. Return flight to London.
Flight time 11 hours.

Arrive London.
This ends the tour travel arrangements.


HOLIDAY REF: SDT01
DATES 12 November - 18 December 2014

20 February - 29 March 2015

TOUR ESCORTS Pat and Alan Gadd
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day trip into Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls
Evening safari in Kruger National Park
Sunset game cruise on the Chobe River to
see the bird and big game reserves
Excursion to Victoria Falls
Namibia national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
Sesriem Canyon
Fish River Canyon and Sossusvlei sand dunes
Sunset boat cruise in Mahangu
Dolphin cruise in Swakopmund
Guided tour of Cape Town

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Return standard flights (London to Johannesburg,
returning Cape Town to London)
All airport taxes
36 days fully-equipped Discoverer 4 motorhome
Sunset drive in Kruger National Park
Chobe game safari
Swakopmund dolphin cruise
Cape Town City Tour
Vehicle insurance (includes nil excess
and Collision Damage Waiver)





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ZAMBIA
KATIMO
MULILO

GROOTFONTEIN
KHORIXAS

NATA

NAMIBIA

UIS


TSHIPSIE

SOLITAIRE

MARTIN’S DRIFT

SHINGWEDZI
LETABA
SATARA

BLYDEPOORT
SESRIEM
PRETORIA

BETTA

JOHANNESBURG
AUS
AI-AIS

SOUTH AFRICA

SPRINGBOK

CITRUSDAL

CAPE
TOWN

Cross border visas (where applicable)

ZIMBABWE

FRANCISTOWN

BOTSWANA

SWAKOPMUND


VICTORIA FALLS

MAHANGU

HALALI


KASANE

NAMUTONI
ETOSHA

EXCLUSIONS

SABIE

Road tolls (approx. £70)
National parks entry fees (approx. £80)
supplements – available on request.

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OUR MOTORHOMES
– SOUTHERN AFRICA
Motorhomes in Southern Africa tend to be hand-made and built
to last on some of the more rural roads. If you’re looking to spend
time off road we can also arrange a four-wheel drive vehicle so
you can really get out and explore. Below are details of our most
popular motorhome partner that we use in Southern Africa.

ABOUT BOBO CAMPERS

Bobo Campers are a well-established motorhome hire
company, with a selection of vehicles no more than
three years old. You can choose from 4-berth and 6-berth
motorhomes, along with a range of four-wheel drive
units for those wanting to get off the beaten track.
Bobo also offer a campsite booking service so
we can pre-book all your campsites.
Each motorhome is built at Bobo’s own factory in
South Africa, which means the design benefits from
first-hand understanding of the countries terrain.

PICK UP POINTS

You can pick up from their depots in Johannesburg or
Cape Town in South Africa or Windhoek in Namibia.
Airport transfers to and from the depot, plus luggage
storage for those picking up and returning to the same
location, are all part of the service.
On collection, you’ll be given a comprehensive
information pack, containing campsite directories, a
handbook for your vehicle and a map book, along with a
thorough briefing on how the motorhome works as part
of their start-up service.
Our Travel Specialists will be happy to help you select
the right vehicle for your needs; you can also visit our
website for more information on our other motorhome
partners and vehicle layouts.

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TOTALLY TAILORED
If you’d prefer to plan your own holiday to Southern Africa, then
our tailor-made service provides the perfect solution. We want
you to have an unforgettable time, so to help you with creating
your trip we’ve put together a selection of example routes to
give you inspiration.

BE INSPIRED

your requirements by adding or removing any locations you want
to include or leave out – there are lots of additional places to see
along the way, as well as pre-bookable excursions to make your trip
completely unique.
You can fly up from Johannesburg to visit Victoria Falls, or join
a guided tour of Cape Town. Take a cable car to the top of Table
Mountain, or a boat trip to Robben Island, known in history as
the place where Nelson Mandela spent many of his 27 years’
imprisonment – the choice is yours!

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BE INSPIRED

KRUGER AND THE BATTLEFIELDS
DAYS 1 - 2 Fly to Johannesburg, then pick up your motorhome

DAY 8 Leave Kruger and cross the border into Swaziland

DAY 3 Take the Long Tom Pass, famous for battles

DAYS 9 - 10 Back into South Africa and head for Hluhluwe

DAY 4 From Sabie visit the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, the

DAY 11 Take in some history by heading into the battlefields area

DAY 5 Make a trip to see the Three Rondavels on your

DAY 12 Head up into the mountains and the Royal Natal National Park.

and travel to Pretoria for your first overnight stay.

between the British and the Boers, to Sabie.

Graskop waterfalls and the Sudwala Caves on your way to Blydeport.

way to Satara rest camp in Kruger National Park.

DAY 6 Take a leisurely drive through Kruger and keep your eyes

and Mlilwane wildlife centre to spend the evening.

with time to explore the wetlands of St Lucia.

– Dundee is a great place to visit Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana.

DAY 13 A short but spectacular drive in the Drakensburg

peeled for the Big Five as you head to Skukuza rest camp.

Mountains – don’t miss the Amphitheatre or the Tugela
Falls on your way into the Golden Gate National Park.

DAY 7 Continue south through the park to Berg en Dal

DAY 14 Travel back to Johannesburg to return your motorhome

rest camp. Why not get up early, head for a watering hole
for breakfast and let the animals come to you?

and catch the evening flight back to London.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

This is a good all-year-round route that can
be made at any time of the year.

BLYDEPOORT

SABIE
PRETORIA

SKUKUZA

SATARA
BERG EN DAL

JOHANNESBURG

SOUTH AFRICA
GOLDEN GATE
NATIONAL PARK

DUNDEE

ROYAL NATAL
NATIONAL PARK

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MLILWANE


HLUHLUWE

THE GARDEN ROUTE
900 MILE 15 DAY ROUTE
DAYS 1 - 2 Fly overnight to Cape Town, then pick up your motorhome
and get your first taste of Africa.

DAYS 3 - 4 Explore the Cape Winelands area and stock up on some
of South Africa’s finest wines, using Franschoek as your base.

DAY 5 Head into the Klein Karoo area and the scenic town
of Montagu.

DAY 6 Make your way along the renowned R62, through the Klein

Karoo to Oudtshoorn – known as the ostrich capital of South Africa.
A visit to the Cango Caves is always popular.

DAYS 7 - 8 Travel towards the Indian Ocean and Tsitsikamma
National Park, home of the highest bridge bungee jump in
the world.

SOUTH AFRICA
ANYSBERG NATURE
RESERVE

DAY 9 Pass through the delightful towns of Plettenburg Bay and

Knysna, head into Wilderness National Park, a charming world of
rivers, estuaries and beaches.

MONTAGU
CAPE STELLENBOSCH
TOWN

GROOT SWARTBERG
NATURE RESERVE
BAVLAANSKLOOF
NATIONAL PARK

OUDTSHOOM

TSITSIKAMMA
NATIONAL PARK

SWELLENDAM
GEORGE

DAY 10 Leave the coast and travel back into the Klein Karoo
to the picturesque town of Swellendam.

DAYS 11 - 12 Head back to the coast and Hermanus, which is
famous for whale watching and has its own whale cryer, who
calls the whales in from the deep.
DAY 13 Travel back to Cape Town to enjoy one more night.
DAY 14 Return your motorhome and take the evening flight back
to London.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

This is a good all-year-round route that can be made at any
time of the year.

TABLE
MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL
PARK HERMANUS

TOTALLY TAILORED
We have lots of example routes to help
you gather inspiration for your holiday.
As each is unique, prices will vary depending on any
extras you add in, the time of year you travel, the size
of your party and your motorhome requirements.
holiday to South Africa was £2,900 per person in 2013.
Speak to our Travel Specialists for your own
personalised quote, tailored to your exact needs.


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NEW ZEALAND
With mile after mile of open roads, New Zealand is a motorhomer’s dream at any
time of year. Filled with spectacular scenery that includes vast mountain chains,
steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deep fjords and lush rainforests, it’s a
haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation, as well as a playground
for thrillseekers.
The North Island is rich in diversity, where you can enjoy the beautiful white beaches
of the picture-perfect Bay of Islands, marvel at the thermal wonderland of Rotorua,
relax by the magnificent Lake Taupo, or taste the wine from the vineyards of
Hawkes Bay.
A visit to the South Island offers the exhilarating Franz Josef Glacier by helicopter,
the magical Milford Sound and a wealth of wildlife just waiting be discovered – from
large dolphins and whales to smaller seals and penguins.

DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND
You’ll find the open roads and driving on the left makes New Zealand an easy place
to explore. You can see the highlights of both islands in just two weeks, however
four weeks allows you a little more time to experience it all.

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NEW ZEALAND
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the highlights of New Zealand with Tour Escorts
Arthur and Carol, exploring both the North and South Islands.

DAYS 1 - 2

Depart London to New Zealand,
crossing the International Date Line.

DAY 3

Arrive Christchurch where you
will be met by your Tour Escorts
and transferred to your hotel (bed
and breakfast basis). Following a
presentation of your motorhome, we
will enjoy a welcome meal where
you can meet the rest of your fellow
travellers. Overnight Christchurch hotel.

DAY 4

Pick up your motorhome and
drive to Mount Cook (192 miles),
New Zealand’s highest mountain.
Overnight Mount Cook campsite.

DAY 5

Travel to Dunedin on the Otago
Peninsula via Oamaru (180 miles).
See the Moeraki boulders en route.
Overnight Dunedin campsite.

DAYS 6

Drive from Dunedin to Te
Anau via Balclutha (180 miles)
with its Scottish influences.
Overnight Te Anau campsite.

DAY 7

Full day excursion to Milford Sound
including the underwater observatory,
a fjord cruise, views of many South
Island landmarks including Mitre
Peak (weather permitting) and
wildlife spotting (wildlife permitting).
Overnight Te Anau campsite.

DAY 8

Drive to Queenstown via Five
Rivers (110 miles). Overnight
Queenstown campsite.

DAY 9

Day to explore Queenstown, world
capital of adventure sports from
paragliding to white water rafting.
Take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu or
the Skyline gondola to Bob’s Peak.
Overnight Queenstown campsite.

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DAYS 10 - 11

From Queenstown head for Fox
Glacier (210 miles) with a free day
to explore the glacier or the nearby
Franz Josef Glacier – helicopter or
ski plane flights over the glaciers are
available and highly recommended.
2 nights Fox Glacier campsite.

DAY 12

Travel from Fox Glacier to Hanmer
Springs via Reefton (257 miles).
Overnight Hanmer Springs campsite.

DAY 13

A short drive today from Hanmer
Springs to Kaikoura (63 miles) to
ensure you arrive early enough to
book the optional whale watching
excursion for the next day.
Overnight Kaikoura campsite.

DAY 14

Day at leisure for whale, dolphin
and bird watching, seal and dolphin
swimming or even shark diving (in
a shark cage) for the adventurous.

DAY 15

Travel from Kaikoura to Lower Hutt.
Bid farewell to the South Island
and catch the Interislander ferry.
Kaikoura to Picton (97 miles), Picton
to Wellington Ferry crossing the
Cook Strait (3 hours 30 minutes),
Wellington to Lower Hutt (10 miles).
Overnight Lower Hutt campsite.

DAY 16

Day at leisure to explore Wellington,
the capital city – make sure to visit
Te Papa, the national museum of
New Zealand and the ‘beehive’
that houses the parliament.
Overnight Lower Hutt campsite.

DAYS 17 - 18

Travel to Rotorua, home of Maori
heritage centres, hot springs
and thermal pools (279 miles).
Following day at leisure to explore
the thermal reserves with their
geysers that can spout as high as
30m. Enjoy an evening meal with
the Maori and learn about their
culture. 2 nights Rotorua campsite.

DAY 19

Travel from Rotorua to Orewa,
north of Auckland (205 miles). Visit
Te Puke, famous for kiwi fruit, on
the Bay of Plenty, or Waihi, the
old gold-mining town, en route.
Overnight Orewa campsite.

DAYS 20 - 21

Travel from Orewa to Paihia via
Whangerei (120 miles) – en route
visit Hokianga Harbour or some of
the world’s biggest trees at Waipoua
Kauri Forest. Try Waitangi National
Reserve, where the treaty ceding
New Zealand’s sovereignty to Britain
was signed by the Maori chiefs. A
boat cruise around the Bay of Islands
and visit to the Hole in the Rock is
included. 2 nights Paihia campsite.

DAY 22

Travel from Paihia to Orewa, (168
miles), visiting places that looked
of interest to you on the way north.
Overnight Orewa campsite.

DAY 23

Travel to Auckland (16 miles) and
return your vehicle. You will then
be transferred to the airport for
your evening flight to London.

DAY 24



HOLIDAY REF: NZT01
DATES - 29 October 2014
6
5 - 28 October 2015

TOUR ESCORTS Arthur and Carol Lancaster

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights tour of both islands
Bay of Islands excursion including the Hole in the Rock
One night hotel stay in Christchurch
Evening meal with the Maori
Milford Sound excursion
Mount Cook, Queenstown, Wellington, Rotorua,
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Welcome meal

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Return standard flights (London to Christchurch,
returning Auckland to London)
All airport taxes
20 days fully-equipped 2-berth motorhome
Vehicle insurance (zero excess)
Interisland ferry crossing
One night hotel accommodation in Christchurch
Coach transfers as stated


Full day Milford Sound excursion


Welcome meal


A meal with the Maori people


Hole in the Rock cruise
Farewell meal
Tour daybook

PAIHIA

NEW ZEALAND

NORTH ISLAND

OREWA
AUCKLAND

EXCLUSIONS

ROTORUA


WELLINGTON
KAIKOURA

SOUTH ISLAND

HANMER SPRINGS
CHRISTCHURCH

MOUNT
COOK
QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU


DUNEDIN

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NEW ZEALAND
DAYS 21 - 22
Venture to the Land of the Long White Cloud with Pam and Norman, where
you’ll explore the best of New Zealand, taking in the South Island’s Mount
Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers as well as
the North Island’s Wellington, Lake Taupo, Rotorua and the Bay of Islands.

Travel from Lower Hutt to Napier via
Hastings (200 miles). Following day at
leisure to explore Napier, famous for its
art deco architecture. 2 nights Napier
campsite.

DAYS 23 - 24
DAYS 1 - 2

Depart London to New Zealand.
Cross International Date Line.

DAY 3

DAY 12

Travel from Queenstown to Wanaka
through the Southern Alps (48 miles).
Overnight Wanaka campsite.

Arrive Christchurch, where you’ll be
met on arrival by your Tour Escorts
and transferred to the hotel (bed
and breakfast basis) you are free to
make your own meal arrangements.
Overnight Christchurch hotel.

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DAY 4

Day at leisure to visit Fox Glacier or
nearby Franz Josef Glacier – helicopter
or ski plane flights over the glaciers are
available and highly recommended.
Overnight Fox Glacier campsite.

Breakfast followed by a guided coach
tour of Christchurch. PM – time to
explore at leisure, then in the evening
enjoy a welcome meal at the hotel
and a vehicle presentation by the
motorhome company. Overnight
Christchurch hotel.

DAY 5

Pick up vehicles and travel to Mount
Cook, the highest mountain in New
Zealand (192 miles). Overnight Mount
Cook campsite.

DAYS 6 - 7

Travel from Mount Cook to Dunedin via
Oamaru (205 miles). See the Moeraki
boulders en route. Day to explore
Dunedin, the Otago peninsula and
albatross colony. 2 nights Dunedin
campsite.

DAYS 8 - 9

Travel from Dunedin to Te Anau via
Balclutha and Te Anau (180 miles).
Full day excursion to Milford Sound
including the underwater observatory,
a fjord cruise, views of many South
Island landmarks including Mitre
Peak (weather permitting) and wildlife
spotting (wildlife permitting). Overnight
Te Anau campsite.

DAY 10

Go from Te Anau to Queenstown via
Five Rivers (110 miles). Overnight
Queenstown campsite.

DAY 11

Day to explore Queenstown, world
capital of adventure sports from
paragliding to white water rafting.
Take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu or
the Skyline gondola to Bob’s Peak.
Overnight Queenstown campsite.

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Travel from Wanaka to Fox Glacier
through the impressive Haast Pass
(175 miles). Overnight Fox Glacier
campsite.

DAY 14

Travel from Napier to Taupo (95 miles)
on the shores of Lake Taupo, via
Eskdale and Te Pohue. Day at leisure
to explore Taupo and to luxuriate in the
thermal pools, visit the Craters of the
Moon bubbling mud pools or the Huka
Falls. 2 nights Taupo campsite.

DAYS 25 - 26

Travel to Rotorua, home of Maori
heritage centres, hot springs and
thermal pools (50 miles). Following
day at leisure to explore the thermal
reserves with their geysers that can
spout as high as 30m. Meet the Maori
for dinner. 2 nights Rotorua campsite.

DAY 27

DAY 15

Travel from Fox Glacier to Greymouth
along the coast road between
the Tasman Sea and the Alps via
Hokitika Gorge (130 miles). Overnight
Greymouth campsite.

Travel from Rotorua to Orewa, north
of Auckland (205 miles). Visit Te Puke,
famous for kiwi fruit on the Bay of
Plenty or Waihi, the old gold-mining
town, en route. Overnight Orewa
campsite.

DAY 16

DAYS 28 - 30

A short drive today from Hanmer
Springs to Kaikoura (63 miles) to
ensure you arrive early enough to book
the optional whale watching excursion
for the next day. Overnight Kaikoura
campsite.

Travel from Orewa to Russell via
Whangerei (120 miles) – en route visit
Hokianga Harbour or some of the
world’s biggest trees at Waipoua Kauri
Forest. Try Waitangi National Reserve,
where the treaty ceding New Zealand’s
sovereignty to Britain was signed by
the Maori chiefs. We include a boat
cruise around the Bay of Islands and
visit the Hole in the Rock. 3 nights
Russell campsite.

DAY 18

DAY 31

Travel from Greymouth to Hanmer
Springs via Reefton (135 miles).
Overnight Hanmer Springs campsite.

DAY 17

Day at leisure for whale, dolphin
and bird watching, seal and dolphin
swimming or even shark diving (in
a shark cage) for the adventurous.

DAY 19

Travel from Kaikoura to Lower Hutt. Bid
farewell to the South Island and catch
the Interislander ferry. Kaikoura to
Picton (97 miles), Picton to Wellington
Ferry crossing the Cook Strait (3 hours
30 minutes), Wellington to Lower
Hutt (10 miles). Overnight Lower Hutt
campsite.

DAY 20

Day at leisure to explore Wellington,
the capital city – make sure to visit Te
Papa, the national museum of New
Zealand and the ‘beehive’ that houses
the parliament. Overnight Lower Hutt
campsite.

Travel from Russell to Orewa, (168
miles), visiting places you missed on
the way north. Overnight Orewa.

DAY 32

Return your motorhome. Transfer
to Auckland city centre hotel
(accommodation is on a bed and
breakfast basis). Afternoon at leisure
to visit Auckland followed by a farewell
meal in Auckland’s Sky Tower with
stunning views over Auckland by night.
Overnight Auckland city centre hotel.

DAY 33

Day at leisure. Enjoy a museum, Kelly
Tarlton’s Underwater World or the
Parnell Rose Gardens. Transfer to
airport. Evening flight from Auckland to
London.

DAY 34

Arrive London. This ends the tour
travel arrangements.


HOLIDAY REF: NZT02
DATES 2014 fully booked

23 February - 28 March 2015

TOUR ESCORTS Pam and Norman Whitaker

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Complete tour of North and South Island
Traditional Maori evening meal
Coach tour and two nights hotel stay in Christchurch
Milford Sound excursion
Bay of Islands cruise including the Hole in the Rock
A day in Queenstown
Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
One night hotel stay in Auckland
Farewell meal in the spectacular Skytower restaurant

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Return standard flights (London to Christchurch,
returning Auckland to London)
All airport taxes
29 days fully-equipped 2-berth motorhome
Vehicle insurance (zero excess)
Interislander ferry crossing
Christchurch on a bed and breakfast basis
One night hotel accommodation in Auckland


Coach transfers as stated
Full day Milford Sound excursion
Welcome meal
A meal with the Maori people
Hole in the Rock cruise


Farewell meal
Tour daybook

PAIHIA

NEW ZEALAND

NORTH ISLAND

OREWA
AUCKLAND

EXCLUSIONS

ROTORUA
TAUPO


NAPIER

LOWER HUTT

PICTON

SOUTH ISLAND

WELLINGTON

GREY MOUTH

KAIKOURA
HANMER SPRINGS

FRANZ JOSEF
GLACIER

CHRISTCHURCH

MOUNT
COOK

Refundable motorhome security/
cleaning deposit (approx. NZ$500)

TOUR DAYBOOK

WANAKA
QUEENSTOWN
TE ANAU


DUNEDIN

Your personal tour itinerary, including
suggested excursionsen route. Use as a
guidebook and keep as a memento

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