Hospitality Excursions @ NORA (click center of photo slideshow above to see full-size pictures)
NORA is excited to offer unique adventure experiences booked via Hospitality partners! We will work with your concierge and itinerary designer to schedule a seamless, fun adventure for your guests. Payment processing is simple, your guests pay your organization for the NORA activity and you pay us. Call us or fill out the form below to partner with NORA and expand your adventure offerings! We welcome you to visit our Ellenville facility and experience our activities first hand. Here are our current hospitality offerings, or we can customize a package specifically to be offered at your organization:
1. ‘Off Road Passenger Ride-Along Tour’: 60 or 90 minutes
This is a great option for small groups who want to experience the thrill of off road driving as passengers. Enjoy a fun, low speed, learning adventure on trails ranging from ‘Mild to Wild’! Your NORA driver will navigate steep hills, tight forest trails, rocks, and ledges on rugged terrain in a NORA trail rig at our Ellenville, NY training center.
– Individuals or groups
– Up to 12 passengers per session
– Includes an off road scavenger hunt for kids under 13
2. ‘Jeep Off Road Trail Driving Class’: 3 hours
This is a popular option for celebrations and adventure-themed business outings (i.e. Teams). Learn skills to get on the trails safely and quickly, without delving into detailed driving techniques that you may not want to learn. Class includes safety instruction, obstacle courses and trails in a NORA rental trail rig. NORA instructor(s) are guiding and walking alongside the vehicle convoy over rocks, ledges, forest trails and steep hills.
– Individuals or groups up to 12 participants
– No prior off road driving experience needed
3. ‘Learn To Drive Manual Transmission Off Road’: 2 hours
Get your adventure on! NORA instructors will teach you to drive a manual transmission Rock Crawler off road in 4-Low. Learn proper launch technique to help you maintain full control of your vehicle on hills and flats.
– No previous experience with a manual transmission necessary
– Up to 4 participants
– Natural terrain obstacle courses include rocks, logs, steep hills
– Low speed (3 mph) skills training
4. ‘Private Off Road Driving – Training & Trails’: 2 to 5 hours
This experience is for individuals or small groups, designed for automotive enthusiasts with any level of off road driving experience. It includes a 1 hour recorded online training video to be viewed prior to the onsite instruction. Dedicated instructor(s) are coaching and walking alongside student vehicles. Driving and control skills are learned on obstacle courses followed by challenging terrain that includes steep hills, rocks, ledges, and tight forest trails.
– Custom training for driving and/or vehicle recovery skills
– Students may bring their own vehicles or rent NORA trail rigs.
5. Swincar Off Road Experience – 45 to 60 Minutes
The Swincar is an electric off road vehicle designed, built and imported from France since 2017. The vehicle offers amazing wheel articulation for maximum traction on the trails as the seat rails act like a pendulum. In this experience guests will learn about the Swincar, ride along as a passenger and then take the controls as they drive in this very unique off road vehicle. At this time test drives include a NORA instructor and are for one participant at a time in a tandem Swincar.
– Steering wheel mounted throttle and brake controls
– Open cockpit design
– Ask us about Swincar Sales
6. Adaptive Hiking w/Action Trackchair: 90 Minutes
NORA offers fun recreational activities for guests of all abilities. Our fleet of all terrain wheelchairs (both joystick and manual control) allows guests to explore and enjoy our park-like amenities. NORA staff are with guests at all times to ensure safety and a fun time on the trails.
– Action Trackchairs
– GRIT Freedom Chairs
– Guests need to transfer independently or with help from their caregivers
NORA Rental Trail Rigs
Your guests may choose to bring their own vehicles, or use one of NORA’s rental rigs.
– Equipped with 4-Low
– Lifted with modified suspensions for improved traction
– 1 to 4 participants per vehicle
– 10 rental rigs available
– Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees and Toyota 4Runner
– Automatic and manual transmissions available
NORA has worked with over 10,000 clients since 2011 and received Trip Advisor Awards for consistently earning great reviews from travelers. We are ranked within the top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor! Our team of instructors and guides are all passionate about what we do, and we strive to give you an exceptional experience. See our testimonials.
Cancellation Policy (send email to info@nora4x4.com):
Credit only (valid for 1 year), no refunds
7 days prior to class date: Full credit
6 days up to day before class date: Full credit less $50 service fee
Day of class – 50% credit