Dragoman Adventure Holidays Newsletter

Dragoman Overland is one of the world's most respected and reputable tour operators, with over 30 years of experience in adventure travel. Its newsletter showcased a diverse range of trips lasting from 1 to 28 weeks across Africa, The Americas and Asia, with new adventurous destinations and routes continually added to its unique itineraries.

Pioneering Routes and Destinations

Dragoman was the first major company to offer overland trips through China, India and Nepal, and the only overland operator to cover the entire Silk Route, travelling from Istanbul to Beijing or vice versa. Its crew were described as the best trained in the overland travel market.

A Broad Product Portfolio

Dragoman offered a wide range of trips designed to appeal to a broad-ranging audience:

• Overlanding trips — truck-based adventures covering popular as well as little-travelled routes, with accommodation based on wild camping, local hotels and homestays.
• Adventure holidays — small group adventures using a wide range of accommodation, such as hotels, homestays and overnight trains, and transport including trains, canoes, tuk-tuks, buses and camels.
• Family adventures — small group adventure holidays designed for children aged between 6 and 16 years.
• Private charters — three Africa safari itineraries for exclusive groups of up to 21 family and friends.

The operator also offered two sell-out Rio Carnival Packages, standard and luxury, for those wishing to experience the greatest party on earth.

Responsible Travel and Recognition

Dragoman was a passionate believer in 'responsible travel', offering a style of travel that allowed passengers to get off the beaten track and make a positive contribution to the local communities visited, through personal interactions as well as economic, social and environmental initiatives. The company was voted 'Travel Operator of the Year' by Wanderlust Magazine in 2009 and won the AITO 5 star sustainable achievement award for 'Tarpuy Yachay', its community project in Peru.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are Dragoman's trips?

Trips ranged from 1 to 28 weeks, spanning short adventures through to extended overland journeys.

Which regions did Dragoman cover?

Dragoman offered trips across Africa, The Americas and Asia, continually adding more adventurous destinations and routes.

What types of holidays were available?

The portfolio included overlanding trips, adventure holidays, family adventures for children aged 6 to 16, and private charters, plus standard and luxury Rio Carnival Packages.

Did Dragoman cover the Silk Route?

Yes. Dragoman was the only overland operator to cover the entire Silk Route, from Istanbul to Beijing or vice versa.

What awards has Dragoman received?

Dragoman was voted 'Travel Operator of the Year' by Wanderlust Magazine in 2009 and won the AITO 5 star sustainable achievement award for its 'Tarpuy Yachay' community project in Peru.

What does responsible travel mean for Dragoman?

It means a style of travel that gets passengers off the beaten track while making a positive contribution to local communities through personal, economic, social and environmental initiatives.

This newsletter is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Dragoman Overland. For current details, visit the company's official website.