The EarthCruiser Adventure program is proud to announce preliminary trip outlines for the 2024 season. Open only to owners of EarthCruiser vehicles, these trips are a way for our owners to explore new places, develop driving and backcountry skills and meet other owners.
The Best of Patagonia – Ushuaia, Argentina to Santiago, Chile
January 2024
This trip will serve as the perfect primer for those looking to drive the length of the Americas in their EarthCruiser. Starting in Ushuaia, known as the “End of the World” on the southern tip of S America, we will work our way up the Western side of the continent, winding our way between Chile and Patagonia. Along the way, we’ll take in the grandeur of Torres del Paine National Park, El Chalten, El Calafate, Bariloche, and Pucon with side trips down winding dirt roads, tracing the route of Butch Cassidy. We’ll experience life through the eyes of Gauchos with a stay at an Estancia, learn to cook over an open fire, taste the best Malbecs and hike the most spectacular mountains on the continent.
Backroads of Florida – Pensacola to Key West, FL
April 2024
Our first Adventure on the East Coast of the USA, this trip will provide the opportunity to explore some of the best stretches of the Florida Adventure Trail, the nature of Big Cypress and Everglades area, and the culture and scenery of the Keys. We’ll start in the Panhandle, where we’ll have opportunities to hone overlanding skills, such as river crossings, as we make our way down dirt and gravel roads. We’ll experience and guided wildlife trip through the Everglades and finish at the tip of the Keys, where we’ll enjoy local seafood and a bit of luxury.
Pacific NW Coastal Highlights – Bend, Oregon, to Long Beach, Washington
July, 2024
Departing from EarthCruiser headquarters in beautiful Bend, Oregon, this trip takes in the best in coastal scenery in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll drive backroads through the Cascade Mountains, stopping at Crater Lake National Park. We’ll hit a few challenging backroads on our way south, where we’ll get the opportunity to hone our skills in off-road driving and recovery. We’ll camp along the coast and experience an exclusive farm-to-table meal in the backcountry. We end just over the Columbia River in the Long Beach area of Washington.
Western Canada – Vancouver, BC to Jasper, AB
September, 2024
This trip is heavy on scenery and wildlife, taking in some of western Canada’s most epic views and pristine wilderness areas. Starting near Vancouver, BC, we’ll begin with an easy but jaw-dropping drive over the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. From there, we’ll head inland over some challenging roads to the isolated beauty of Chilko Lake, known as the location for the TV Reality Show, Alone. We’re sure to have incredible wildlife encounters along the way with bears, moose, and, if we’re lucky, lynx. We end at Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Dates, detailed itineraries, and booking instructions available soon!
