The Trip !
Join us for a trip along the French coastline. On this long weekend tour over the bank holiday weekend. Leaving the Uk on Friday and back on Monday late afternoon.
During this tour we Travel the coast covering unpaved roads as we cross though France. Along the way visiting sites from the world war like the Pegasus Bridge, and Gold’ Beach plus many more using a camping site central to our trip making travel each day easier and been able to leave camp set up for the duration of the tour.
Day 1:
Leaving the Uk at around 11 am we set sail for France either to Le Havre, Dieppe or Caen depending on best ferry prices at the time. This is roughly a 4 hour crossing. Once we have arrived in France we head straight for the Pegasus bridge 15 mins from Caen or 2 hours from Dieppe this is where our tour starts.
Here you have time to have a look around before we hit the road again heading towards our camp just off the Normandy Beach ( Gold beach this is where the British landed during the D-day landings) having the evening to explore the area and eat out in town.
Day 2:
Carrying on along the coastline via green lanes to visit sites such as Juno Beach, Arromanches Landing Museum, Bunkers, American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach. German Batteries.
Day 3:
Heading inland we head towards Bayeux with a stop off at battle of Normandy Museum and lunch in town. From here we head back towards Caen for the Afternoon and Caen Memorial Visitor centre. Before heading to our last camp site of the weekend.
Day 4:
After Waking up and packing up depending on ferry time back to the uk normally around lunch the morning is free time for you.
Technical rating: **
- Moderate
Meeting Location:
- Uk Docks Portsmouth or newhaven.
Costs:
- Per Vehicle
- Camping Included
- All Meals not included
- Ferry not included
- Museum costs Included
What We Offer / Carry:
- Trained Guide
- Radio equipment ( handed out on the day)
- Recovery gear
- Tech support & Tools
- Satellite emergency communications
- Puncture repair kit & Air compressor
- Expedition First Aid kit
What you need:
- Fully road legal vehicle.
- All terrain or Mud terrain tyres.
- No low profile tyres or aggressive tread like insta turbo's.
- Full tank of fuel at start
- Bring Warm clothes is recommended.
- Advised to bring snacks and drinks.
- Camera to capture the Adventure.
- Camping equipment.
Number of days needed booked off work:
- One
Payment Options
There are a few ways to pay. Either in full at time of booking, or pay the deposit and either pay the remaining balance or pay in monthly instalments to help spread For instalments once your deposit is made please contact us to set this up. for monthly instalments there is no interest.
What happens next ?
After we have received your booking form, link to this in your confirmation e-mail.
We will check your booking, if there's any problems we will contact you asap, Around 14 days before your tour you will receive a e-mail with the meeting location, times, and anything else needed for your tour. Any questions please e-mail us.