The FMC Travel Club

We exist to provide members the opportunity to join a small group of like minded fellows to enjoy a tramping based trip overseas, while also supporting FMC. Everyone wins! More

For all enquiries - contact John Dobbs

 

Trip List - to Dec 2008

	Hawaii14 March - 8 April 2008
	- Comprehensive exploration of 4 islands “The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.” -Mark Twain.

	Ladakh 2 July - 1 Aug 2008
	- A visually stunning landscape of peaks rising to 7000m, arid, yet with verdantly cultivated valleys. Culturally rich.

	Turkey 8th May to 8th June 2008
	The bridge between east and west - Open for enquiries and bookings.

	Switzerland 30th June to 25th July 2008
	- one of the ‘holy grails’ of mountain walking, hiking, tramping and of course skiing.

	Vancouver Island / Queen Charlotte Islands July - Aug 2008
	- The classic West Coast Trail and the Canadian “Galapagos”.

	Alaska - Yukon 8th July - 8 Aug 2008
	- An adventure and history lesson with every step. A huge trip in every sense.

	Southern England 27 Aug - 17 Sep 2008
	- explore Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dartmoor ... where British civilisation began.

	Madagascar Sep - Oct 2008
	- Unique! Landscapes, animals and plants of the 'ark'. Trip is under construction, but open for enquiries.

	Uganda Sep - Oct 2008
	- Tramping and Adventures in East Africa. Trip is under construction, but open for enquiries.

	Patagonia Sep - Oct 2008
	- Superb tramping in southern Argentina and Tierra del Feugo. Trip is under construction, but open for enquiries.

 

More Background

While focusing on tramping, there is normally walking and sightseeing opportunities included as we travel through an area. Parties are small – usually 8 – 12, with a group leader from New Zealand in most cases. Trip costs are modest, yet we manage to provide an income to FMC for every trip that operates. Where possible, we use backpacker’s hostels and cabins (and tents!) and land transport is mostly rental minibuses or local buses, trains, etc.

These are participatory trips where members share the duties of group catering, driving etc. and otherwise working together under the direction of the leader. This proves very satisfying and must be working well, as we get some people who join a trip year after year.

Depending on the destination, we may price trips ex. NZ or the start city overseas. We can arrange any flights to/from & any pre or post trip arrangements you might like to add on (a one stop shop!). Travel insurance & personal expenses, maybe a few meals – these are often the only extra expenses you will incur. Otherwise our trips are very inclusive.

If you see one that looks interesting, contact John Dobbs right away, as some trips fill very rapidly. Join one of our excellent trips. It’s a win-win situation! Please enquire early, even while a trip is being ‘assembled’ to make sure of your place.

P.S. John is always keen to hear from anyone suitably able and willing to lead a trip and work with him on an irresistible itinerary somewhere! If this is you, contact him now………..

For all enquiries - contact John Dobbs - FMC Travel Convenor

 

 

John Dobbs Feb 08