Note: Steps to install BaseCamp™ software can be found at How to Install Garmin BaseCamp Software.
Trip Planner is a simple and intuitive feature in Garmin BaseCamp software to help plan a trip. See your computer's operating system below for instructions.
1. Click Trip Planner
2. Click New Trip
3. Click I know the dates of my trip (if applicable)
4. Enter the dates or number of days in the trip
5. Enter the number of maximum travel hours per day
6. Click Round Trip (if applicable)
7. Click Continue
8. Click the desired form of transportation in the drop-down menu
9. Enter the starting location
10. Enter the destination
11. Click Start Trip
Trip Planner will now create the trip.
1. Click Trip Planner
2. Click New Trip…
3. Select the desired map version
4. Click I know the dates of my trip (if applicable)
5. Enter the dates or number of days in the trip
6. Enter the number of maximum travel hours per day
7. Click Round Trip (if applicable)
8. Click Start…
9. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired transportation mode
10. Enter the starting and ending locations of your trip
11. Click Create Trip
12. If applicable, answer the prompt to make the starting location your home point
Trip Planner will now create the trip.
