The Tour Trekker Paves the Way for the Next Generation of Luxury Sightseeing LAS VEGAS, Oct. 7
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- What is now new for 2008 in Las Vegas is
not a hotel-resort, nightclub or restaurant. This time, it is a vehicle ...
and this vehicle is really pink.
Luxurious yet rugged, the Tour Trekker is the first of its kind, high-end,
all-terrain, 4-wheel drive vehicle, designed to be the ultimate tour vehicle.
For nearly four years, Pink Jeep Tours (http://www.pinkjeep.com), the
premier off-road tour company in the southwest, developed and refined this
one-of-a-kind vehicle. Custom-built to easily navigate tough desert terrain
and overcome challenging climate, the Tour Trekker spaciously seats 10
passengers, while preserving the intimate "small group experience," which
marketing experts now note as being key for today's tourists who want more
interaction, control and participation during their experiences.
"We saw this trend coming years ago. We knew in order to get ahead, we
needed to find that special vehicle to service our niche market. But when we
realized we could not find that vehicle, we decided to create it ourselves
from scratch. This was a bold move for a sightseeing company but we took the
gamble anyway," says Shawn Wendell, owner, Pink Jeep Tours.
Comfort is paramount; each fully-loaded Tour Trekker offers guests a
state-of-the-art-designed interior that includes reclining leather captain
seats, 15-inch DVD players, large tinted windows for unparalleled and
unobstructed viewing, cross compartment A/C venting increasing passenger
comfort and foam insulated walls for a quieter ride and superb climate control.
The wheel base provides a smoother ride with dual rear wheels enhancing
stability and safety. True to the JEEP(R) brand, Chrysler designed and
licensed a seven-slot grille specifically for this application.
Tour Trekker passengers can enjoy any of Pink Jeep Tours' 10 off-road
tours to the Southwest's most awe-inspiring landmarks, including the Grand
Canyon, Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Eldorado Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Red Rock
Canyon, Zion National Park and Valley of Fire. By easily navigating the
outdoor terrain, the Tour Trekker allows guests unique access to remote
destinations, thereby ensuring an once-in-a-lifetime experience. In addition
to boasting the largest fleet of off-road vehicles, Pink Jeep Tours has the
destination's largest groups of professionally trained tour guides with nearly
40 knowledgeable guides on staff ensuring tours are not only entertaining, but
also educational. Most tours depart at 7:45 a.m. with half-day tours
departing at 7:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
By the end of the year, there will be 20 Tour Trekkers in Las Vegas with 4
in Sedona, Ariz. Additional specs include:
-- One ton strength and heavy duty commercial grade frame
-- Dodge 3500 chassis cab with custom-built passenger compartment uplift
-- 2-inch suspension lift for greater ground clearance and passenger
visibility
-- Adjustable rear air ride suspension for improved ride quality
-- Cummins 6.7-liter, high-pressure common rail (HPCR) engine used in the
'07 and '08 model year Ram trucks and is considered the
cleanest-burning heavy-duty diesel engine in North America
-- Custom aluminum wheels with 35 inch Goodyear Extreme all-terrain tires
-- Custom 3-inch tube rear bumper and steps
-- Rear entry for easy entry and maximum seating
-- Large vista windows for unparalleled viewing and tinted to protect from
sun glare
-- Dual wall fiberglass construction with foam insulation providing quiet
ride and optimum climate control
-- Dome lighting
-- DC plugs for recharging personal electronic devices
-- Rubber flooring for comfort and easy cleanup
-- Built-in 2-way radio system for main office to communicate with guide
at all times
-- GPS tracking of vehicle location
-- Rear back-up camera
To see the Tour Trekker video, go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk1QLZHmIlc.
JEEP and the seven slot grille design are registered trademarks of
Chrysler LLC used under license.
SOURCE Pink Jeep Tours
