Marco Polo is one of the well known excursion companies in Benidorm and the surrounding area and it continues to lead the field with new activities and offers for the tourist sector, assuring that tourists return to our city and explore the countryside and areas of outstanding beauty.

The success of the company has been achieved after years of hard work, offering an alternative to the traditional beach holidays and catering for people who love nature and outdoor activities.  Trips take place in the hidden inland areas of the Alicante province.  One of the most popular excursions is the Jeep Safari or Adventure 4 x 4.  The trips are organised for groups of eight and the routes are suitable for all age groups, whether they be half days, full days, and dawn or sunset trips.  Night time trips are also operated during the summer months.

Marc Paul Dobbelaere, the company manager explains that the expeditions visit among other places the Amadorio reservoir in Villajoyosa, the reservoir in Guadalest, the Sierra Aitana, Aixorta, the village of Tarbena, the fountains of Algar in Callosa D’en Sarria. Beautiful countryside from where on a clear day the islands of Ibiza and Formentera are visible as well as the North coast of Alicante up to Cullera.

It is the contact with nature that makes this type of excursion so enjoyable.  The adventures are guided and the guides act as entertainers as well as showing the clients the surrounding countryside.  Clients participate at all times and there is a great atmosphere as you travel to places where cars cannot normally reach.

The excursion is also educational as Marco Polo teaches you to respect nature, the importance of being ecological as well as offering other practical advice.  There are also many opportunities to take photos and film your day out.

A full day excursion which starts from 09:00 – 09:30 and finishes from 17:00 – 17:30 costs 49€ per person which includes the guide.   The small number in each group mean the company gives a personal touch and the mix of nationalities also works in their favour.  The success of the company means that Marco Polo has been able to adapt its style over the years and introduce new and surprising group activities, which can be useful for companies looking to improve relations between staff members and the importance of working as a team.   Themed routes also open up the possibility to new experiences.

Leticia Murillo.