Rajasthan

General Information

TOUR DATE

Dates:
12 – 30 January 2011
Private tours also available

TOUR PRICE

Rider: US$7,875 (excludes international airfare)
Pillion: US$7,375

A deposit of US$500 per person is required to reserve your tour.
Contact us to secure your spot on this wonderful tour.

Non-Riders and Pillions

We acknowledge that many of our clients have partners who do not ride. All of our tours have a support vehicle which can accommodate passengers. However, for those clients who are not riding at all (i.e. not even pillion/two-up), we can arrange for a separate car with driver upon request. No need to leave your best mate at home!

Saffron Road Motorcycle Tours believes in WYSIWYG – “What you see is what you get” – there are no hidden costs.

Price Includes:

Group transfers to/from airport and hotel
Accommodation throughout the tour on a Twin-Share basis (Single supplement TBA)
All meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Comfortable support vehicle with driver and staff (for luggage transport, assistance and occasional passengers)
Full motorbike rental for the duration of the tour (electric start and front disc brakes as standard)
Experienced mechanics
Repairs, maintenance and spare parts
Motorcycle Damage Insurance
Basic emergency first-aid equipment
English-speaking local guide
Entrance fees to selected monuments and attractions
All hotel, restaurant and staff gratuities (except porters)
Saffron Road shirt

Price Excludes:

Travel insurance policy covering use of motorcycle
Tourist visa for India
International Driving Permit (currently $20.00)
Vaccinations and personal medication including known allergy antidotes
Items of a personal nature such as postage, laundry or souvenirs
Personal consumptions such as bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Accommodation and Food

The general standard of accommodation is excellent and will be almost exclusively in heritage hotels (converted forts and places). However, due to their age, these can vary from four/five-star hotels and resorts to “best in town” (pretty basic!) in more remote areas. Except for breakfast where there is usually a western menu (cereal, eggs and toast etc), meals are usually local cuisine, but for those who prefer, there is generally a choice.

Driving Licences and Travel Insurance

Riders must have a valid and unrestricted driving licence and International Driving Permit endorsed for motorcycle rising. Travel insurance is mandatory and, if on a bike at all, must cover riding motorcycles. Please check the rider clause carefully and any clause relating to medical evacuation before you purchase or use any existing insurance (such as that provided by some credit card companies). Medical evacuation is horrendously expensive.

The Bikes

On all our Indian tours we use the Royal Enfield Bullet – single-cylinder, 500cc with left-hand brake and right-hand gearbox (one up, three down). Yes – really, but you do get used to the configuration pretty quickly! You may have also heard horror stories about the virtual lack of front brake – untrue. The bikes used by Saffron Road are all fitted with efficient front disc brakes as standard and also electric start (many other companies charge for the last two features).

In addition to being delightfully authentic, these wonderful old bikes are comfortable, well-balanced, maneuverable with lots of low-end torque and perfect for Indian traffic and road conditions. The pillion seat is roomy and quite comfortable with the foot pegs set so knee height is below hip height – a great thing when travelling any distance.

Further Information
More detailed information and a travel check-list will be mailed to you after receipt of your completed booking form and deposit. Maps, a list of hotels and other important contact numbers will be mailed prior to departure.

Please Note:
This is a “best-fit” itinerary and may need to be changed from time to time due to amended timetables, weather and road conditions, political expediency and/or on advice from our local ground agent. On a tour such as this it is not always possible to comply with plans made months in advance, so…

…a flexible attitude is crucial.

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