Rajasthan, India Rajasthan Adventure
TRAVEL DESIGNER Stephane Gautronneau JOHN Our fashion-icon tour leader has two long-standing passions: photography and the Bullet. But above all, he s in love with India. For fans of adventure and authentic encounters, this motorbike trip lifts the lid on the mysteries of Rajasthan, encompassing desert, mountains and iconic cities! 2
MAP A TRIP WITH UNIQUE SENSATIONS 3
AT A GLANCE 6-8h riding a day Unexpected events on the road Remote regions Period October-November / February-March Duration 10 days including 7 days riding Level Demanding English-speaking tour leader Accommodation Standard From 2080 4
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES STAGE 1 Delhi - Jaipur [1h20 by flight] Jaipur - Pushkar [185 km* 7h riding] Stephane Gautronneau STAGE 2 5
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Pushkar - Ghanerao [230 km* 7/8h riding] Elisa beth F ieujan STAGE 3 Ghanerao - Mount Abu (1220m) [200 km* 7/8h riding] n ieuja beth F Elisa STAGE 4 6
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Mount Abu - Jalore [175 km* 7h riding] STAGE 5 STAGE 6 Jalore - Barmer [175 km* 5h riding] 7
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES STAGE 7 Barmer - Camp in the desert [200 km* 8h riding] Camp in the desert - Jaisalmer [105 km* 5h riding] Stephane Gautronneau STAGE 8 8
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Jaisalmer STAGE 9 Jaisalmer - Delhi STAGE 10 *Riding distances are indicative. 9
YOUR FORMULA Join a fixed departure 2130 / pilot* Book at 4 and more: 2080 / pilot* To know the dates of our upcoming fixed departures. go to www.vintagerides.com - tab "Our Trips", or contact one of our travel advisors at: contact@vintagerides.com. *These rates are indicative, please refer to our General Terms & Conditions. Want to leave in a closed group? Ask us for a quote for a private tour. And enjoy 5% off your second trip 10% off your third trip and more Always in the limit of 300 10
MORE INFO PRICE INCLUDES A Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all spare parts Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 1 to day 10) Fuel expenses An expert mechanic of Royal Enfield motorcycles A support vehicle with driver for groups with 4 or more participants; side luggage carrier for groups of less than 4 participants Lodging in standard hotels and camps, in double bed rooms or on a twin-sharing basis. If you wish to stay in a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of registration. Meals : Half-board meals during riding days (breakfasts and lunches) Third party motorcycle insurance PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Compulsory insurances, including repatriation assistance which covers you in case of a motorbike accident in India and legal assistance International flights and airport taxes Visa fees A refundable security deposit of 400 for every motorcycle Dinners and meals during days of transfers (day 1, day 2, day 14, and day 15) Admission fees to various monuments, temples etc. Souvenirs and personal expenses Drinks Tips 11
MY CHECKLIST Appropriate equipment is a component of a successful journey! Travel lightly, STAY UNDER 10 KGS FOR THE DOMESTIC FLIGHT BAGS: A sailor bag would be perfect, a walker's bag too (without steel bar). You can close it with a padlock if you want to. Don t forget to tag it before leaving with your address. Also with the address of Vintage Rides in India. A small backpack of 20 litres is advised for daily necessities such as camera, sunscreen lotion, etc. SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT: Motorcycle boots are strongly advised or trekking shoes (waterproof) Warm motorbike jacket (synthetic preferred) A rain suit (just in case!) Gloves Helmet Bandana PERSONAL MEDICINE: CLOTHES AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: 2 light pants 4 shirts (including some with long sleeves, to protect yourself from the sun) 2 warm sweaters or jackets Sunglasses Hat Sport shoes or trekking shoes 1 liter canteen (flask) and a flashlight (don t forget the battery) Some sweets and cereal bars Sunscreen lotion Lip balm Broad-spectrum antibiotic Paracetamol Anti-diarrhoea Elastoplast Skin disinfectant Bandages and special blisters bandage 12
CONTACT US Copyright photos: Franck Charton - Johann Rousselot - Geraldine Shandilya - Benjamin Benini VINTAGE RIDES INDIA C-65 Okhla phase 1 New Delhi - 110020 Tel: +339 70 44 01 30 VINTAGE RIDES FRANCE 98 Rue Baudin - 92300 Levallois-Perret By appointment only Tel: +337 68 13 89 07 CONTACT@VINTAGERIDES.COM www.vintagerides.travel 13