South India, India Goa, Jungle & Antique Wonders
TRAVEL DESIGNER Stephane Gautronneau SOPHIE Raised by a family of great travellers, Sophie s taste for discovering new countries and cultures is part of her DNA. Her passion has now become a job at Vintage Rides - she looks into the small details of our destinations roads to create the best itineraries. When she designs a new tour, she thinks first about the pleasure and goosebumps it will bring the riders. She is all about these small details that will make all the difference From the beaches of Goa to the hidden treasures of Karnataka, this eye-opening adventure tour is a refreshing and enthralling escapade! 2
MAP A TRIP WITH UNIQUE SENSATIONS 3
AT A GLANCE 1350 KM Full board meals* Routes blending culture & discovery Period November to February Duration 10 days including 8 days riding Level Intermediate English-speaking tour leader Accommodation Standard or Comfort *except transfer days From 2150 3
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES STAGE 1 Goa International Airport Old Panjim: [30 min drive] Old Panjim - Dandeli [165 km* - 5H riding]: STAGE 2 4
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Dandelli Badami [210 km* - 6H riding]: Elisabeth Fieujan STAGE 3 Badami - Hampi [155 km* - 5H riding]: STAGE 4 5
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Hampi [60 to 80 km* - 3H riding]: Elisabeth Fieujan STAGE 5 STAGE 6 Hampi - Gabadi [265 km* - 7H riding]: 6
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Gabadi - Matthuga [190 km* 6/7h riding] STAGE 7 Matthuga - Palolem [200 km* 6h riding] STAGE 8 8
YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES Axis E. STAGE 9 Palolem - Old Panjim [90 km* 3/4h riding] A short ride that will show you the wildest and most beautiful part of the Goan coast. You will stop on a very little visited beach, beautiful ruins, and the old Portuguese fort of Cabo de Rama, planted on an impregnable cliff in the middle of the wild, where you will get one last glimpse of one more beautiful views of the coast. We reach back to our Portuguese starting point for the night. Old Panjim - Goa International Airport You re transferred to Goa international airport according to your flight schedules. End of our services. Elisabeth Fieujan STAGE 10 *Riding distances are indicative. 6
YOUR FORMULA Join a fixed departure 2290 / pilot* 1990 / pillion* Book at 4 and more: 2150 / 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 Fuel expenses Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle An English speaking Tour Leader (From day 2 to day 6) 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/comfort hotels, in twin (two single beds) or triple (three single beds) rooms. If you wish to stay in a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of registration. Meals: Half-board (breakfast and lunch) during riding days Third party motorcycle insurance PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Compulsory insurances, such as repatriation assistance which covers you in case of a motorbike accident in India legal assistance Visa fees International Flights and airport taxes to Goa A refundable security deposit of 400 for the motorcycles (to be paid on arrival) Tips and personal expenses Dinners Meals during non-riding days Drinks (tea, coffee, sodas etc ) Admission fees to various monuments, temples etc. 8
MY CHECKLIST Appropriate equipment is a component of a successful journey! Travel lightly,try TO STAY UNDER 45LBS (20 KGS) 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. SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT: Motorcycle boots are strongly advised or trekking shoes (waterproof) Light motorbike jacket (leather or synthetic) A rain suit (just in case!) Gloves Helmet PERSONAL MEDICINE: Sunscreen lotion Lip balm Broad-spectrum antibiotic Paracetamol Anti-diarrhea Elastoplast Skin disinfectant Bandages and special blisters bandage CLOTHES AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Light pants Shirts (including some with long sleeves, to protect yourself from the sun) A swimsuit Hot sweater or jacket for cold nights Sunglasses Hat Light sport shoes Flip flops 1 liter canteen (flask) and a flashlight (don t forget the batteries) Some sweets and cereal bars 9
CONTACT US Elisabeth Fieujan Copyrights photos: Geraldine Shandilya - Ahbay Kulkarni - Ramnath Bhat - Algolx - Dharani Prakash - Boris Bushartd - Ashwim Kumar VINTAGE RIDES INDIA A-18, 2nd Floor, FIEE COMPLEX Okhla Phase-III, New Delhi - 110020 Tel: +442032898785 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