Routes: provide driving routes for your clients

Routes let your clients reach a destination (or several) when the exact path isn’t important, while still highlighting must-see stops along the way.

• Introduction to Routes

• How to create a GPX file

• Using Google Maps & MapsToGPX

• Reducing your Route file to the 27-waypoint limit

• How to add a GPX file to Vamoos

• Enable Routes for specific trips

• Renaming the Routes icon

• FAQs

• Best for reaching one or more destinations when the path being taken is not important.

• We generally recommend GPX tracks for detailed navigation as Routes offer limited turn-by-turn instructions on shorter and more simple routes (up to 27 waypoints).

• Waypoints are simply the stops along a journey.

• Using an external navigation app (e.g., Google Maps), your clients can follow the stops you’ve set on the map.

• To add Routes to Vamoos, first create a GPX file that you’ll upload to the portal.

• Below are two common ways to create that file.

• In Google Maps, enter your starting point, destination, and any stops.

• Select the transport mode (driving / cycling / walking) and your desired route.

• Once you have selected the route you like to use, click the three dots in Google Maps to generate the link for sharing.

• You then need to press Copy Link in order to copy the directions link.

• Open mapstogpx.com and paste the copied link.

• Choose Route Points (to create a Route file, not a Track).

• Paste the link you have copied into the search bar.

• Click LET’S GO to download your GPX file.

• If your route has more than 27 waypoints, reduce it using a route editor such as Kurviger.de.

• Click the three dots and choose Import route, then upload your GPX.

• Remove excess waypoints by clicking the 'X' next to the numbered waypoint until you’re at 27 or fewer.

• Export the file again by clicking three dots then Export.

• Choose format GPX

• Select Route

• Press Export to download your route file.

• You now have a Route GPX file ready to upload to Vamoos.

• In the Operator Portal, go to Shared > POI and click + Create POI.

• Change Type from “Point of Interest” to Route.

• Fill in the details (Label, Description, Range in km, optional attachments).

• Click ATTACH / LINK to upload your GPX file.

• You can also select existing POIs to show along the route to highlight key attractions or stops to your clients.

• When finished, click Create.

• After adding Routes, you can choose to toggle them on/off for each trip.

• Go to your Vamoos List and open or create a trip.

• Go to Locations on left-hand side, select POIs. You’ll see Routes that are within range of the trip.

• Use the on/off switches at the right to show/hide a Route for that trip.

• You can rename the Route icon to something that is more personalised to the type of route (e.g., “Driving Routes”, “Cycling Routes").

• Go to Shared section at the top bar, press POI and select.

• You will then see the Route icon and you can rename this to whatever you would like.

• Q: Are Routes available offline?
  A: Yes. However, if guests open directions in external apps (e.g., Apple/Google Maps), those apps may require mobile data or Wi-Fi.

If you have any further questions or need help with this, contact us at support@vamoos.com.