A Taste of things to come

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All tours are available for private group bookings.

Bhutan

See a land virtually untouched by tourism. Bhutan is a country offering stunning mountain riding (lots of ‘twisties’), spectacular views, ancient Buddhist Monasteries and a tranquillity hard to find in today’s fast-paced world. In addition, you can also visit the tiny Indian mountain state of Sikkim and spend quality down-time in Darjeeling, home of the world’s finest teas.

Tour Dates:
26 October – 6 November 2010 (12 days)
14 - 25 March 2011 (12 days)
24 October - 4 November 2011 (12 days)
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Eastern Europe

The 30-day tour encompasses Romania and the lush valleys of Transylvania, the eastern region of Hungary and the beautiful Tatra Mountains in Slovakia and Bohemia (the southern region of Poland). Back into Slovakia and its capital, Bratislava, a sortie into Vienna before heading to the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. From there it’s onto Croatia with magnificent mountain, coastline and island rides down to picturesque Dubrovnik. The tour continues into Montenegro and over the mountain range into Albania, Macedonia and the mountainous southern regions of Bulgaria before arriving at the medieval capital of Velieko Tornavo. From there it’s back into Romania visiting Bucharest and thence returning to Transylvania via Dracula’s Bran Castle. A shorter 21-day tour is also available.

Tour Dates:
May
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Peru

Immerse yourself in the ancient Aztec world of Peru. Experience the diversity of Peru’s terrain riding over its coastal desert up the Andean Mountains to high altitude towns, then in to the hidden dense beauty of its rainforest. This sensational exploration takes you to the heights of Lake Titicaca and five UNESCO World Heritage listed areas: the mysterious Machu Picchu; ancient City of Cuzco; historic center of Lima; Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca; and the volcano shadowed city of Arequipa. With so much to explore, we pace this tour to maximise participants opportunity to fully appreciate the areas visited.

Tour Dates:
21 April – 7 May 2011
20 August – 6 September 2011
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The High Himalaya – Ladakh & Kashmir

The Highest Motorable Road on Earth
Ride the mighty Khardungla, at 5660m, the highest motorable road in the world. Visit the remote, rugged and beautiful Nubra and Zhanskar Valleys and the hill stations of Shimla and Manali. Spend time in India’s northernmost state capital of Leh. Cruise the lush Kullu Valley and experience the luxury of a houseboat on Dal Lake in Kashmir. Ride through the Hindu dominated plains, Buddhist Ladakh and Muslim Kashmir. All this and more you’ll find in the high Himalaya ~ one of the world’s greatest adventure rides.

Tour Dates:
17 June – 10 July 2011 (24 days) - no places available
17 July – 9 August 2011 (24 days)
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Kashmir and Ladakh: The World’s Highest Motorable Road

There are few places on earth which offer the diversity and contrasts you will encounter on this amazing journey to the Indian states of Ladakh and Kashmir. No words or pictures can adequately prepare you for the emotional onslaught which you are about to undergo as you experience one of the world’s great adventure rides

Starting in India’s bustling capital city of New Delhi, you will fly across the ‘foothills’ of the Himalaya to Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir. Set in a sylvan setting of pastures, high mountains and tranquil lakes, your accommodation on one of the famous houseboats (built in the times of the British Raj) is sure to put you in the right frame of mind to start your big adventure up into the awesome High Himalaya.

From the green ‘chocolate box’ scenery of Kashmir, you will cross a high pass and enter into the stark beauty of Ladakh. This in turn will take you to the colourful town of Leh ~ your gateway to the highest motorable road on earth.

Tour Dates:
16 July – 27 July 2011 (12 days)
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Mongolia

The awesome homeland of Ghengis Khan is one of the world’s last wilderness areas. From Mongolia’s capital, Ulaan Baatar, this challenging ride takes in approx 2500kms of mountains, forests, the northernmost area of the Gobi Desert and parts of the famous Siberian steppes. Stay in traditional, comfortable and cosy gers (yurts) next to rivers and lakes and meet Mongolia’s famous horsemen and their nomad families. An off-the-beaten-track, magical experience.

Tour Dates:
23 May – 10 June 2011 (19 days)
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Namibia

From Cape Town to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek via the ancient Namib Desert, the Diamond Coast and Etosha Game Park and back again via the Kalahari Desert and Fish River Canyon, this largely off-road tour offers contrasts unlike anywhere else in Africa. Some of the many natural wonders you’ll see and experience en route include 1000-year-old plants, the towering red dunes of Deadvlei and the extraordinary boulder-strewn Devil’s Playground.

Tour Dates:
5 – 25 October 2010 (21 days)
13 – 28 February 2011 (21 days)
18 September – 3 October 2011 (21 days)
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Nepal: Christmas Escape

From the bustling and overcrowded metropolis of India's most populated city to the sublime beauty and peace of the Himalaya, this tour will take you through many and varied places and on a rollercoaster of emotions. Commencing in the old British India capital of Calcutta (Kolkatta) and finishing in the nation's capital of New Delhi, we will journey across much of northern India and the entire breadth of Nepal while riding an almost endless array of differing terrain, road surfaces and traffic conditions. Spending a very different Christmas in the famous old hill station town of Darjeeling and New Year in exotic Kathmandu and taking a flight out to Everest will be only three of the many memories you will take home from this extraordinary trip.

Tour Dates:
18 December 2010 – 10 January 2011 (24 days)
18 December 2011 – 10 January 2012 (24 days)
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Nepal: Charity Ride

Visiting sacred Hindu Temples (including the most sacred Pashupanath Temple) and Buddha's birth place of Lumbini. Following pilgrimage routes, discovering ancient cities, the people, and local markets. Spectacular views of deep valleys, and mountain ranges including the Nepal Himalaya range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and the Ganesh. Visits to the Royal Chitwan National Park, and the vacationers paradise of Pokara with its crystal clear lakes, magnificent views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Discover the history, splendour and mountain beauty of Nepal.

Tour Dates:
20 November 2011 - 4 December 2011
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Rajasthan

This fun ride through India’s desert state offers magnificent Moghul architecture, wildlife, music, colour and splendour. Ride some of the best (and worst!) roads in India, experience crossing a salt lake, stay in ancient and historic forts and palaces, visit the exquisite Taj Mahal and shop until you drop. With its relatively easy riding conditions, this is a perfect trip for pillion riders.

Tour Dates:
12 – 30 January 2011 (19 days)
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South Africa - Garden Route

This relaxing tour spends a few days in Cape Town visiting the Cape of Goodhope, the Cape Winelands and Table Mountain National Park. We travel at a leisurely pace down the south coast of South Africa and explore the likes of Cape Agulhas where the two oceans meet, the town of Knysna known for its tasty oysters, the Tsitsikamma region known for its pristine coastline and we visit the world’s highest bungee jump. In the Addo National Elephant Park you will have the opportunity to enjoy a day long game drive before heading towards Graaff-Reinet to visit the scenic Valley of Desolation. After visiting Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world we head back to Cape Town – 2800km.

Tour Dates:
9 – 22 January 2011 (14 days)
4 – 17 December 2011 (14 days)
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South Africa, Swaziland & Lesotho

We start this grand tour in the North of South Africa and enjoy game viewing in the Kruger Park, searching for the Big 5 – lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo. We explore the Panorama Route with its plethora of natural wonders. We briefly visit our neighbouring countries Swaziland and Lesotho as we head towards the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. The Great Karoo’s natural beauty belies its primitive seduction as we head towards the Garden Route following the Cape rugged coastline. Finally we reach Cape Town to enjoy the wonders of the Peninsula and conquering Table Mountain – 4400km.

Tour Dates:
28 August – 14 September 2011 (18 days)
20 November – 7 December 2011 (18 days)
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Vietnam

From south to north, from west to east. Experience Saigon, the Vietcong Cu Chi Tunnels and the ancient capital of Hue. Ride sweeping mountain roads up to the Chinese border and the cool high country town of Sapa. Visit colonial Hanoi and sail/swim in famous World Heritage Site of Halong Bay with its 1,969 pinnacle islands.

Tour Dates:
8 – 30 April 2011 (23 days)
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