A group of us who were at university college together headed off on a trip down route 66 in March 2009 to celebrate one of the guys 50th birthday. I’m not exactly sure why we chose Route 66, but Dale organized and ran a terrific tour. Quite frankly, it was better than we expected. Dale took us to parts of Route 66 that we never would have discovered, arranged authentic Route 66 restaurants and accommodation, plus he pointed us to the right bars for a beer in the evenings. But what really made a difference was Dale’s passion for Route 66. This passion and his knowledge of its history really brought it alive for us. Great trip. Paul Clitheroe, Sydney Australia - Feb 2009 Customised Group Tour

If you have a sense of adventure, a passion for Route 66, the cars that travelled along it or simply a fondness for classic Americana I highly recommend this tour. Dale will take you to places you won't find on maps, places long forgotten and you'll meet the characters of Route 66 who open their doors and come out specifically to greet him and those on his tour.

Dale has constructed this tour extremely well taking you on a historical, cultural and geographically stunning journey across the USA. We started with a guided tour of Chicago, drove to many Route 66 sights, museums, auto-shops & galleries. We visited a Native American village on a mountain top, stayed overnight at the Grand Canyon, drove through the Mojave Desert, visited Hoover Dam and finished with a sightseeing tour under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

If you do the research you can also tailor the tour to your liking. Myself, after each day's driving I ventured out into the cities to view the landmarks, went to the clubs and watched so many live bands that may never make it to Australia.

I can assure that you'll take with you many fond memories of your times with those you meet on the tour and gain a full understanding, appreciation and respect for the early travellers that embarked on a quest along the Mother Road to seek a better life.
Stephen Mikulic, guitarist of Lycanthia. (Group Tour Summer 2010) 

Hi Dale, Just a short note to say thank you for a great trip along Route 66. For me it was a great value for money trip. I was very happy with the whole deal, from my first enquiry it has been a positive experience. You have answered all my emails very promptly and with the info I requested.  You’d be surprised how many times I send emails and get answers to only half the questions asked. It was too easy to book the tour and make payments. Everything was organized with a single email to say count me in. For me I think this was the ideal way to be a part of a tour group.  You had the advantages of group bookings and the experience of a guide, and you had the flexibility to stay a little longer or move on if you wish with the independence of your own car. I will have no hesitation in recommending you or your Route 66 Tour to anyone. For me the trip was made by the people you introduced us to, and the places you took us that you would not see if one was doing the trip on their own. I do hope to do another trip with you in the future, I will start saving the pennies!! Again thanks for a great 3 weeks,
Cheers Gary Thirlwell – WA. (Group Tour Summer 2010)

After a 3 year wait, we finally got to go on the Route 66 Tour! It was everything we expected and more (and we had high expectations)!J We were off the beaten track and seeing some of the 'real' America outside the cities and tourist traps. The trip was made that much better because Dale knows the road and its history so well (he may as well be a local!). Also getting to meet some of his friends (who are Route 66 legends in their own right) and getting to hear their stories was something that wouldn't be possible without Dale. Our Accommodation ranged from old classics to the latest and greatest, all very comfortable. It is definitely safe to say that Dale didn't let us down once. We strongly recommend this tour to EVERYONE!! Sell the car, sell the house, even sell the dog if you have to, but get the cash, and get your Kicks on a Route 66 Tour with Dale!! Not only did we have a Fantastic holiday that we will remember forever, we made some fantastic friends as well. PS: if you have some money left over after paying for your R66 trip, and a few extra days, we highly recommend doing the drive from Santa Monica to San Francisco along US Pacific Hwy 1! Dale organised this for us also, and it was planned just as well as the R66 Tour. A great way to top off a Fabulous Holiday!! Thanks again Dale and Route 66 Tours for a holiday that we will never forget. We look forward to planning all our future holidays with you J.
Nigel Rieck and Nikki Bayliss, Mount Isa Qld, (Spring 2010 Group Tour)

After travelling Route 66 on a Harley, I have to say, it was a great trip. Accommodation was top notch and I came away with many new found friends, including Dale, who knows everything there is to know about Route 66. Do yourself a favour and do the trip.
Ted Marsh, Nerang Ulysses Member, (Spring 2010 Group Tour)

My cousin and I travelled Route 66 with Dale in April 2010,the reason for the trip was that we are both in our 66th year. The trip was excellent and we saw more of the" Mother Road" than what we expected. The accommodation was a mix of modern and classic early American style motels and hotels. Dale is a very knowledgeable bloke and what he doesn't know about Route 66 is not worth knowing. We met some interesting people along the way and had a great time.
Maggie Thomson & Carol Montgomery, Port Albert, Vic & Dee Why, NSW, (Spring 2010 Group Tour)

On top of the GREAT 66 trip with Route 66 Tours, we had a top drive from Vegas, via Santa Monica, through to SFO in the Mustang Convertible. Accommodation was first class. Thanks again Dale for the fantastic Route 66 road trip, your thorough knowledge of the route and it's history, plus meeting your friends who live and breathe 66 made it the best.  
Regards, Kathy & Rod Madden - Jan Juc, Victoria - (Spring 2010 Group Tour)

Dek and I had a really lovely time on our trip across the US on Route 66. The people we met were lovely and the places we stayed was a nice mixture of new places vs classics. We took lots of pictures at the Blue Swallow and Bill was an interesting character to meet! Thank you so much for organising the itinerary for us, it was certainly a great trip!
Cheers Janet - Sydney, NSW– March 2010 Custom Tour

Thank-you Dale for such a well organised comprehensive run along the Great Mother Road. The historic sites blow us away. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Route 66 and most importantly thanks for a really great time. Cant wait to go with you again.
Clinton Adams, Emerald Central Queensland – 0428 875 875 - (Summer 2008 Group Tour)

My wife & I had a wonderful time on this well organized tour of route 66 with like minded people & have formed some life long friends.
Cheers, David & Yvonne, Brisbane - (Summer 2008 Group Tour)

I'm a Route 66 convert! Never in a million years did I think a tour like this was for me until a mate dragged me along. Our guide brought this bit of American History to life and transformed a roadtrip across America into an experience to be embraced and now re-lived over a beer or two with mates. Mark Murray, Emerald QLD - (Summer 2008 Group Tour)

Dear Dale, Just a short note to thank you for the fantastic time Jeanette & I had on our Route 66 Tour organised by your company  in August just gone. We were extremely impressed with the attention you attributed to every little detail to make our trip such a memorable experience. Ron (Tiny) & Jeanette Harrison, Shepparton Vic. - Summer 2008 Group Tour)

You wouldn't want to miss this opportunity, a must do tour! I can't think of a better way to experience the US, more so if its your first time! Get a crew together and get on it! Dominic Leo, Melbourne Vic - (Summer 2008 Group Tour)

We had a great time and it was very well organised, we had no dramas with any of our accommodation and you customised our trip to suit us very well. We have no reservations in recommending you to anyone who enquires about our trip to the states. You did a sensational job and we plan to go back next year and will look to you for guidance once again. The itinerary you organised and your recommendations of what to see were all great and worthy of the stops. Once again thankyou for all your efforts in organising our trip for us and we are very excited about getting back there. Ian & Raylene Trewartha, Mackay, QLD - March 2009 Customised Tour

Thanks again for all of the direction on where to go. You knew your stuff cold! We had an amazing time... stopped at most all of the places you listed. It was definitely an experience. We had an amazing journey. Thanks again!
Nick J. Shelton, Chicago, IL - May 2009 Custom Tour

For 1st timers to the USA, we knew the route 66 was going to be quite a journey. The mother road was a road trip through the heart of America. We saw it all. It was the history, the people we met on the way and the people we travelled with that made is so much fun. Dale and his tour, professional & friendly made all the difference. A road trip physically, and a journey spiritually. What a Blast.. Giddyup!!!
Mark Callaghan (Marko) Cromwell, NZ/ Port Hedland, WA - (Fall 2009 Group Tour)

DRIVING ‘ROUTE 66’ with DALE BUTEL!!!!
A wonderful experience with a great group of fellow road trippers, ably led by; “ Dale Butel” who has a very vast and in depth knowledge, not only of “Route 66” but of all the towns, cities, and historical sites along the way. This knowledge coupled with his cheerful outgoing personality quickly relieved any apprehension that we may have had about driving the eight states and cities across America. Driving “Route 66” was something that we had looked forward to doing for a number of years, this has now been achieved in a way that we can sincerely recommend to anyone. “Thanks Dale”;  Murray and June Baird, Cable Bay, Northland N.Z. - (Fall 2009 Group Tour)

My wife and I had previously done many of the tourist things in the USA. We had also found the best part of the USA is getting out of the cities and experiencing the ever changing landscapes and the hospitality of the locals towards us Aussies. After much planning and researching we decided to do Route 66 as this would allow us a broad experience of the countryside, its history and the “real” locals.
While searching internets sites we came across Dale’s travel site. After reading his Route 66 Itineraries and feedback we decided to contact him regards what we wanted from a Route 66 experience. From first contact we were won over with Dale’s passion and knowledge of the Mother Road. It was clear to us that here was the right person to arrange and lead our Route 66 adventure. Dale worked hard prior and during the trip to tailor the options to allow us maximum daily activity choices. This trip was even better than we expected and Dale’s knowledge took us to places and parts of Route 66 that I believe we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Every day was a different adventure that was very well organized however gave us the option of a flexible itinerary. This road trip, the places we discovered and the people we met have left us with unforgettable memories and a desire to do it all again. Thanks Dale.
Jeff & Jackie Allen, Canberra - (Fall 2009 Group Tour)

The Route 66 was just amazing and I don't believe it could have been experienced by travelling solo. The convoy we had enhanced the trip through friendships made, the locals we stumbled across and the debriefs over a drink on our days adventure each night. Everyday brought a new town/city to explore which made each day exciting and unknown. The Mustangs were brilliant and if you want to work on your tan this is definitely the way to go. Our tour guide was great, friendly, helpful and always keen to hit the night life with us. American people are extremely friendly and hospitable and we loved the diverse cultures and interesting people we met. I would do it all again tomorrow. Thanks Dale us mad Kiwi's had a ball. Corinne Clark (Sparkie) Port Hedland WA  - (Fall 2009 Group Tour)