Overland Expeditions Vehicles
Example from South America
Vehicles for South America Overland Trips
Our South American overland travel groups' travel in sturdy, purpose built trucks. The majority of vehicles are Scania 93 series 4x2 trucks of between 220 and 280 horsepower.
They are purpose built trucks made to deal with the terrain and climate encountered in South America.
Travelling overland in South America, where conditions are more extreme, vehicles have an extensive servicing program, preventative maintenance is carried out by tour drivers who are trained at the Oasis Overland workshop in the UK.
Key Features of Oasis Expedition Vehicles
All Trucks Are Equipped With:
- Inward and forward facing coach seats with head rests, providing more storage space for your souvenirs and luggage as well as more leg room for our overland travel groups to stretch out on the longer journeys. It means we can't pack as many people in as with 'bus' type forward-facing layouts with narrow aisles, but the extra space is always appreciated on a South America overland trip!
- Insulated for your comfort.
- Internal heating for those high altitudes that are part and parcel of our South America overland trips.
- Under-seat storage for your backpack so you have easy access even when driving.
- A mixture of sliding, forward and side facing windows, providing extensive visibility and security.
- All trucks are equipped with sand mats and where necessary, tyre chains.
- 12V charging points for Video and Mobile phone batteries.
- Onboard stereo with MP3, MD or CD walkman adaptor.
- A comprehensive range of spare parts and tools.
- Large dried and fresh food storage capacities.
- Overhead lockers for cameras and day bags.
- Onboard truck safe for valuables and money.
- Large water carrying capacity.
- Internal truck buzzer system.
- Internal and external lighting.
- Long range fuel tanks.
Accessory Equipment Carried:
- Spacious 'Dome' or 'A frame' style two-person tents with in-built ground sheets and mosquito netting.
- Cooler boxes (for storage of fresh food and drinks).
- All weather cook tent for wet weather and shade.
- Professionally compiled expedition medical kit.
- All cooking and cutlery equipment.
- Well stocked on-board library.
- Gas cooker and fire grate.
- Campstools.
Your South American Overland Trip Crew
Overland crew have gained a considerable knowledge and experience of travelling even before they become crew. Overland crew have a passion and an enthusiasm for their work and for the countries and places we visit.
Except in exceptional circumstances, all vehicles on South America overland trips have two crew members - a Driver and a Tour Leader.
Their experience and knowledge will enable you to get the most out of your trip and to have an unforgettable experience. Their roles are many and varied and include amongst other things, maintaining the truck throughout the trip, organising group activities and bookings, managing trip funds, overseeing group rosters, organising border crossings and permits, organising the day to day running of the trip and passing on general information to the group.
However, Tour Leaders are not guides as such, so do not expect them to hold your hand every step of the way of you South America overland trip, get out and experience things for yourself, read the guide books, get lost in markets, met the local people and talk to them - its all part of the experience!
South America Overland Trip Options
Choose from one of the following adventurous South America overland trips
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