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Land Rover Experience Driving Schools

Land Rover Experience Driving Schools provide customized adventure activities and amenities for destination resorts. Off-pavement programs and courses range from one hour to multiple days. Guests start on a dedicated lesson-course full of exciting obstacles and then progress to more advanced Trails which take place on open and varied terrain. A variety of accommodation packages are available at each location, combining Land Rover Experience off-road programs with luxurious stay and amenities.

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMING

Lessons (priced per vehicle):
Whether this is your first time off-road or you have advanced experience, lesson courses provide elements and terrain that will increase your knowledge and ability off-road. Lessons cover the basics of expedition-style driving and are customized to fit your skill and comfort level. Off-road obstacles such as steep ascents, descents, side-tilts, log crossings, creek crossings, rock crawls, and boulders create an exciting and memorable off-road adventure.

One-Hour Lesson  $250 
Two-Hour Lesson  $400

Trails (priced per vehicle):
Once you have completed a lesson, try your new skills on more difficult terrain. There are thousands of acres of beautiful wildlife filled hills, rock and boulder covered terrain, wooded trails and other real-world obstacles to explore. Trails will increase your skill level and introduce more advanced driving techniques. Courses can be customized to cover specific techniques, such as winching, expedition planning and navigation.

Two-Hour Trail  $400

Full Days and Scenic Drives (priced per vehicle):

Full Day Experience - $1200
A truly customizable experience. Whether it is your first time out or you are looking to hone your off-road skills, the all day provides the most flexible and individualized attention to your adventure needs.  Full days begin with lessons on set terrain that cover ditch crossings, log crossings, side-tilts, and vehicle controls while gradually moving into more advanced trails such as steep hill climbs, rocky descents and rugged traverses. Each Full Day Experience includes a picnic lunch and two Land Rover Experience Driving School Gifts, along with your framed certification of completion—prove your mettle to your friends. (6 hours, maximum of three drivers)

Advanced Full Day Experience - $1200
Full Day Experience required. Completed the first Full Day Experience, but need more?  This additional full day introduces winching and recovery techniques, advanced trail recovery and pull options, advanced rock and trail terrain and expedition preparedness.  As with the Full Day Experience, the individualized instructions allows us to customize the day to fit your own background and needs—we move at your pace—while introducing new and exciting ways of maneuvering safely off-road. Each Full Day Experience includes a picnic lunch and two Land Rover Experience Driving School Gifts, along with your framed certification of completion—show them you conquered both full day courses. (Full Day Experience required, 6 hours, maximum of three drivers)

Corporate Activities (priced per person):

All corporate activities include a premium branded Land Rover gift for each participant along with a framed certificate of completion.  Group events require a minimum of six participants, and operate under special cancellation policies—please see below.

Mission Impossible: Team Building Activity (3 hours) - $250 per person
Work together as one group to solve a rescue, emergency, or trivia scenario created by our creative and capable Land Rover Instructors.  The groups will use both off-road driving and outdoor skills to solve multiple part challenges while working on team work and communication in a fun and unique environment.

Geo-Cache Scavenger Hunt (3 hours) - $250 per person
Work as a group or make your own Land Rover Geo-Cache race.  This event provides basic navigation, GPS and compass training before groups work over a wide area with multiple challenges to collect hidden items to win the race.

Off-Road Challenge Events (3 hours) - $250 per person
Have you ever driven blindfolded?  Don't worry your team will help you. Experience the Blind Drive, Rat Trap, Service Drive, Off-Road Trials Course and other exotic and new ways to challenge your group in a truly memorable event.

Group Lesson (2 hours) - $150 per person
The perfect meeting break or alternative to less exciting group activities.  Give your group something to talk about. Lessons cover the basics of expedition-style driving and off-road obstacles such as steep ascents, descents, side-tilts, log crossings, creek crossings, rock crawls, and boulders create an exciting and memorable off-road adventure.

Special Activities:

Executive/VIP Transportation - Location Specific
Land Rover Instructor available for hourly chauffeured service for local transport, meeting transport, or evening events.

Wedding Transportation - Location Specific
Land Rover Instructors dressed for the occasion with fleet vehicles tastefully appointed for the special event.  This service may include wedding party scenic drives to and from the service, reception transportation and event transportation services.  Fleet size limited.

Airport Ride/Drive - Location Specific
Your next ride to the airport could be behind the wheel of a new Range Rover Sport.  Along with your Land Rover Instructor, experience the on-road capabilities of one of Land Rover's current products on your way in our out of town.  Includes assistance with luggage, brief vehicle walk-around (depending on your time) and a certified Land Rover instructor to customize your experience.

CANCELLATION AND BOOKING POLICIES:

Individual Booking Cancellation:
A 48-hour cancellation period applies to all bookings. If cancellations are not made outside of 48 hours, full fees will apply. All bookings must be confirmed by valid credit card, or held against the credit card on file for a resort guest.

Group Bookings (6 or more people) Cancellation:
20% gratuity applied to all group bookings
Cancellation outside of 30 days: No fees apply    
Cancellation 14–29 days out: 50% of total fee charged
Cancellation 0–13 days out or decrease in group number: Full fees apply

General Policy Notes and FAQ:
 - The cancellation policies apply to all bookings without exception
 - A valid driver license and signed disclaimer are required for all guests who wish to operate the vehicle
 - Guests may choose from available vehicles in the current fleet—price is the same, regardless of model
 - Courses are offered 7 days a week, 9 AM till dusk—call for special arrangements 
 - All bookings must be secured with a valid credit card
 - There is a limit of three guests per vehicle for off-road bookings—it is recommended that the one-hour lesson be booked for one driver only, while all other bookings may have one, two or three drivers
 - An instructor accompanies each and every vehicle for bookings—the instructor sits in the front of the vehicle (driver seat when demonstrating, passenger front seat when instructing)
 - Passengers are no additional charge and there is no age restriction for passengers;  children enjoy the ride with the parents and the scenic and exciting experience
 - Lessons must be completed before booking trails
 - All prices listed are per vehicle and not per person, unless otherwise noted
 - All participants must sign a Land Rover Experience Driving School release form to enter the vehicle.

Discounts:
 - Current Land Rover Owners will receive a 10% discount on all lessons and trails
 - Owners will receive a 10% discount on Fairmont Le Château Montebello's "Bed & Breakfast Package"—some restrictions apply

Resort Physical Addresses and Web Sites:

The Equinox
3567 Main Street Route 7A
Manchester Village, VT 05254
USA
1-800-362-4747
http://www.equinoxresort.com

Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803
USA
1-800-624-1575
http://www.biltmore.com

Fairmont Le Château Montebello
392 Notre Dame, Montebello QC J0V 1L0
Canada      
1-819-423-6341
http://www.fairmont.com

Quail Lodge
8205 Valley Greens Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
USA
1-831-624-2888
www.quaillodge.com