Overlanding

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1. Louise May 9, 2009: 11:21 am :

   Hi,
   I too am looking at undertaking a trip with UKTOOZ and have been trying to find out info from independent sources. EOE’s website still holds current info and links regarding the UKTOOZ tours and quotes. I think EOE was a sole trader/partnership and they have decided to progress this as a limited company specialising in the Oz route. UK to Oz Overland Limited was incorporated as a limited company on the 9 Feb 09. The directors are the same Karen and William who EOE’s website quote as running EOE. The same Karen also responded to my queries regarding the trip - which supports the “small and personal company” claim. The first tour as UKTOOZ set off in April, so feedback specifically as UKTOOZ won’t yet be available. I have found some mostly very positive feedback on EOE - at the following link:
   http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/eoe-exploratory-overland-expeditions
   The negative comment, placed about a year ago, talked about asking for extra money along the way. The others specifically disagreed with this so I’m wondering if the person had mis-understood what was included within the price paid.
   I hope that helps - maybe I’ll see you on the August Sydney trip.

2. John July 6, 2009: 12:20 pm :

   Just booked my first trip with these guys leaving in April 2010 - everything seems fine and after reading the negative comment, these things are what you make of them This trip is a huge undertaking and i guess it maybe difficult for some people to realise the size of the event and want to blame others.
   I made contact with UKTOOZ and communication was great and informative and just looking forward to departure.
   Roll on April

3. Lou March 6, 2010: 12:51 pm :

   Hi, please check all information about EOE and the same company UKTOOZ

   Do they have insurance - no
   Are they registered with any travel regulation - no

   If they went broke, all your money would be lost over night - what securities do they offer??

   As you would be aware it takes a minute to set up a limited Company.. this means nothing. Are they paying tax, is their any financial information on this company?

   Yes Karen and William run this company, do a little more research please, they have actually been sued before and lost about how they ran their trips.

   I am the person who has done the trip and was not happy. Their was no misunderstanding on what was to be expected. They DID ask for more money when in China and we had not choice but to pay £500 more and we did not see anything in China, because of Visa issues, had to drive straight across it literally.

   will and karen do not always run the trips themselves, they ger ex passengers too!

   Of course not everone will be happy on a trip, but this trip is unsafe and these people are DODGY. Please beware and don’t fall for a few ‘nice personal’ emails.

   If you would like specific information, please ask, I am happy to give factual information

4. Lou March 6, 2010: 1:24 pm :

   If you do a search on eoe on this site there is plenty of negative feedback

5. John March 9, 2010: 11:59 am :

   Lou
   I would be grateful for any information that you may have on this matter as I leave on said trip in just a few weeks.
   Anything that can be verified would be great so I can make an educated guess as what to do

   Regards
   John

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