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catered 4X4 expeditions
■ new & unique concept, first and only in the UK
■ full catering provided, registered food handler
■ exploration adventures, suitable for the family
■ zero back-tracking, plus new routes each trip
■ maximum 5 vehicles, no mass-tourism convoys
■ owner operated service, with you at all times
■ culture & environment, avoiding tourist-traps
■ special interest routes, challenging conditions
News
family friendly 4X4 tours
■ scroll down for our range of
new destinations
■ new 2011 tour schedule now open for booking
■ our new rating guide helps to select your tour
■ routes carefully plotted to avoid tarmac roads
■ feast on our legendary gourmet evening BBQ's
■ we offer diverse mountain & desert off-roading
■ high quality South African
roof-tents
available
■ see roof-tents page for full specs and photos
scroll down for 2010-2011 tour schedules
new MENU from 2010 featuring even more of our
legendary BBQ braais
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"Barrie's a good man and certainly gets my double
thumbs up. You're in for a treat when you sign up for one
of his trips. It's no canned tour...it's an
adventure!" Trevor Lander, Morocco 4X4 Explorer, June 2010
"I went on a Waypoint Tour, expecting
adventure in the remote parts of Morocco, and was not disappointed!
The truly spectacular scenery could be
appreciated, at times driving along some relatively demanding pistes.
Our group was fantastic, really laid
back, and we all found Barrie, and each other, easy to get along with.
We had the usual vehicle hiccups, and
when required to, Barrie utilised his network of trusted mechanics.
My own vehicle, a Discovery 1, was not
expensive to purchase or to prepare, and it performed very well.
Whatever your vehicle, know it well,
as it will be tested, and you will need to rely on it in remote areas."
Peter Clark, Morocco 4X4 Explorer,
June 2010
"If you are looking for the road less travelled, then
Barrie is your man. You get to see the real Morocco,
whilst enjoying some decent, and at times, challenging
off-road driving. Every day is topped off with
fantastically catered meals, good company, and
memories to last a lifetime. Ten out of ten."
Nick Rosenberg, Morocco 4X4 Explorer, June 2010
we will be at the Stoneleigh and Peterborough 4X4 shows - please come and join us for a chat
2010 TOUR SCHEDULE 2010
Date Destination Duration Rating P.P. Availability
5 Apr - 18 Apr Morocco 14 days 3 - 4 £995
7 Jun - 20 Jun Morocco 14 days 3 - 4 £995
1 Aug - 10 Aug Portugal 10 days 2 - 3 £795
4 Oct - 17 Oct Western Sahara 14 days 3 - 4 £995 1 vehicle
8 Nov - 17 Nov Andalucía 10 days 2 - 3 £795 2 vehicles
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"We cannot express our gratitude
enough to Waypoint Tours, not only for delivering the most amazing
adventure, but also for making our honeymoon a truly wonderful
experience, never to be forgotten.
From the outset, Waypoint's advice on
vehicle preparation was exacting. Their reassurance that this would
be
an adventure, and not a vehicle demolition derby, and that we would see
sights along trails not normally
visited, were all taken into account
before signing up. We wanted a personalised and relaxed service, so that
we could unwind and enjoy each other's company, after the mayhem of
organising our wedding. All of this
Waypoint delivered, and more! Being
part of a small group ensured that the service provided was excellent
and without fault, you could not have asked for more. From the
exceptional meals prepared and cooked by
Barrie, to his repair of our
puncture in a river bed! Barrie's medical care was put to good use by
Lucinda, in
the form of acute sunburn, which he treated quickly and
professionally. At no point did we feel that any of
our requests were an
effort. Waypoint Tours delivered and exceeded every promise made and,
what is more,
our expectations. We have no hesitation in recommending
them."
Jamie Mash & Lucinda Cross,
honeymooning couple, April 2010
"I have nothing but praise for Barrie of Waypoint
Tours, from his non-pushy approach in discussing his tours
and the sensible, practical advice on vehicle
preparation, to his efficient management of the tour itself, both
prior to departure and en route.
The small group size was perfect to ensure no lengthy convoys,
our group
decisions were reached quickly, friendships made
easily, with minimal disruption to the people and places we
passed. I had wanted an adventure without the hassle
of taking and preparing lots of food; Barrie’s unique
catered tour was truly wonderful. Having pitched camp
at the end of the day, what better way to relax than
with friends over a cooked meal? Barrie prepared some
very memorable dishes, from BBQ's to Tagines and,
with his aide Max, were very genial hosts to these
meals under the stars. As far as the adventure; we had
that in spades, exploring new tracks and pistes, with
Barrie avoiding the well worn tourist 4X4 routes,
giving
the trip a real expedition feel, through some truly
spectacular scenery along some challenging routes."
Charles Bagnall, veterinary surgeon/veterinary
practice of the year, April 2010
"We both enjoyed your trip to Morocco. The scenery,
the off-road driving and the company were fantastic. It
was good to be needing low-range and to be using my
winch. I had feared the weather conditions may be too
hot, but in fact the temperatures were just right. It
is my intention to join you again, should you be running
another trip at the same time next year."
Richard Clarke, bus company owner, April 2010
2011 TOUR SCHEDULE 2011
Date Destination Duration Rating P.P. Availability
14 Feb - 28 Feb Western Sahara 15 days 3 - 4 £995 4 vehicles
14 Mar - 23 Mar Portugal 10 days 2 - 3 £795 4 vehicles
11 Apr - 25 Apr Morocco 15 days 3 - 4 £995 2 vehicles
9 May - 13 May Pyrenees 5 days 2 - 3 £395 4 vehicles
30 May - 3 Jun Alps 5 days 2 - 3 £395 5 vehicles
17 Jun - 1 Jul Morocco 15 days 3 - 4 £995 4 vehicles
26 Jul - 4 Aug Portugal 10 days 2 - 3 £795 3 vehicles
15 Aug - 19 Aug Pyrenees 5 days 2 - 3 £395 5 vehicles
19 Sep - 28 Sep Andalucía 10 days 2 - 3 £795 5 vehicles
17 Oct - 31 Oct Morocco 15 days 3 - 4 £995 5 vehicles
14 Nov - 28 Nov Western Sahara 15 days 3 - 4 £995 5 vehicles
Rating Guide
1 suitable for novices, soft-roader friendly, low range not required
2 suitable for novices, not soft-roader friendly, low range required
3 some experience beneficial, low range required, moderately technical
4 some experience recommended, more technical, moderately challenging
5 experience required, more challenging, significant risk of damage to vehicle
we welcome all 4X4 marques (with low range) in dependable mechanical order
there is no need to outfit your vehicle with expensive, unnecessary
accessories
up-rated suspension, quality tyres and a good compressor
are recommended
- please feel free to call us for impartial
advice regarding vehicle preparation -
Waypoint Tours
expeditions are unlike any others, for the following important reasons:
1. we provide
2. we use the
All clients receive our detailed Info Pack
which includes a
comprehensive Preparation Guide
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Roof-Tents: £100 discount when booking
on a tour
Please watch our unstaged movie, which gives an overview of the pistes selected for a grade 4 Morocco 4X4 Explorer
We provide not only qualified medical and mechanical backup, but also expert coaching and assistance throughout
right click movies and select Watch on YouTube
(or
contact us for a high-quality 15 minute DVD version)
Note: the roll-over footage in part 3 is included only to
demonstrate safe and efficient recovery procedures Waypoint Tours does
not condone such irresponsible driving which could have resulted in
significant injuries
"This was an excellent trip for the adventurous - the real 'Dakar'
experience. Waypoint Tours
expeditions are exciting, awesome and a good craic. Barrie Dunbar
is an accomplished leader
and also an outstanding 'braai-master' / chef." Paul Lundstrom
& Paul Murphy, Oct '09
"A great drive through the Marrakech medina! A good trip with
perfect BBQ's and unforgettable
mountain views. Very good for practicing haggling." Neil
Hughes & Anthony Davies, Oct '09
"Barrie Dunbar is a versatile and flexible guide - he will tailor
your trip to suit, no matter how testing
you might want it. Great wild camping in the wilderness."
James Greenwood & Michael Pope, Oct '09
"A great trip by a very good leader providing lots of challenging
off-roading. The food is excellent,
there's great fun for all and you are kept entertained." Mark
Aughton & Matthew Slinger, Oct '09
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"Great off-roading, great food and great company." Jonathan
Bignell, Aug '09
"Enjoying Waypoint's fantastic cuisine in a backdrop of spectacular wild scenery, who could ask for more?"
Adrian Winn, Apr '09
"I booked with Waypoint Tours early this year (especially as the tour was fully catered and I hate
cooking) after hearing
some good things about them. I can confirm that South African, Barrie Dunbar is a no-nonsense man who knows his stuff
(and he's a great cook). I can thoroughly recommend Waypoint Tours, I would confidently follow him anywhere."
Charles Spencer, Apr '09
"Michele and I would like to thank you for a great trip to Morocco.
It has been an adventure, for sure. We have enjoyed every
minute, as well as the group with us. The best part was we did not have
to bring or cook food as it was all supplied by you.
We have enjoyed your cooking and I am hard to cook for, just ask
Michele!" Jack Jensen, Apr '09
"Thanks for the brilliant time. From our part, to cram all types
of off-roading into one expedition was
absolutely fantastic. From frost
and snow to wind, rain and sun. From tarmac to mountain gorges and
sand.
From the downright easy to the absolute extreme. All challenges welcome
in our book, though
some were definitely not for the faint-hearted! (Our
winch has never seen so much action in so short
space of time). As for
your cooking: very nice indeed. We are now avid Moroccan cuisine fans,
thanks
to you. Alyson has gone out and bought a Moroccan cook book."
Trevor Green & Alyson Upton, Nov '08
"Many thanks for organising a fantastic tour. For us it was a
great introduction to overland touring and
an opportunity to experience driving over a wide variety of
terrain. In particular I would like to thank
you for not holding back in choosing routes with difficult
sections - I learnt a lot about off-road driving,
some of it the hard way! I would recommend your tours to anyone
who wants to get a head start in
off-road exploration. Your food was great too." Andy Haxby &
Julie Madeley, Nov '08
"This is the best tour I've been on, much better than my last tour
in Morocco." overheard on day 1
"We've done more off-roading in 2 days, than other operators do in
2 weeks." overheard on day 2
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"The future for Waypoint Tours lies in the continuous improvement of our unique service;
combining the most diverse off-road driving with the most delicious gourmet cuisine,
all the while adding to our range of destinations by exploring further afield,
primarily in the Mediterranean and North Africa." Barrie Dunbar, Director
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