15 days of tropical India – ten days on the road and 1,500 km of adventure.
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Tropical Goa, southern India and Royal Enfield motorcycles –
It's a combination that promises biking adventure unlike anything you’ve experienced – country roads and winding mountain tracks, hot curries and fresh seafood, 500cc in your single cylinder and 625ml in your Kingfisher Lager bottle to wash down the dust at the end of the day.
We have two different tours in our program:
- The TROPICAL GOA & SOUTH INDIA TOUR (South India Classic)
A 15-day holiday with a 10-day motorcycle tour accompanied by an English-speaking German tour guide and a bike mechanic with a support jeep, approx. 1,500 km
- The LONG TRAIL TOUR (South India Special)
This tour is geared toward experienced riders looking to clock higher mileage – covering over 2,000 km in ten days is quite an achievement in India!
Click here for the description of the Long Trail tour
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Back to basics
Reconnect with your inner biker – at an affordable price. Discover the sights, scents and flavors of India, cruising through tropical jungles with your Royal Enfield Bullet laying down the soundtrack. Enjoy carefully selected dream routes, leaving superfluous luxury and boredom behind.
Real life, true colors
Fascinating experiences await you: romantic huts on Paradise Beach and bamboo cottages in the jungle camp, unforgettable nights on warm beaches with a crackling campfire, in simple traveler’s lodges or grand colonial hotels. And when the motorcycle adventure is over, there will still be time to unwind on the white beaches of Goa. Look forward to a tropical adventure in an exotic environment and a program with plenty of variety, guided and supported by our experienced, English-speaking German crew. Our Road Captains have successfully organized over 250 tours through India in the past 20 years.
You can count on your Classic Bike Adventure Road Captains!
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The Art of Classic Biking, or for whom this program is intended
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- lovers of genuine classic motorcycles
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riders who aren't afraid of occasional long days in the saddle and eating a bit of dust
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anyone who doesn't need luxury to enjoy freedom on the road
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riders who also love dreaming the day away on the beach – but not every day
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open-minded travelers with an appetite for exotic settings and unusual experiences off the beaten path
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riders who want to discover tropical cruising as a form of meditation in motion
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THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TROPICAL GOA & SOUTH INDIA TOUR:
- a 15-day holiday with a 10-day motorcycle tour accompanied by an English-speaking German tour guide and a bike mechanic with a support jeep
- exploring the ruins of 1,000 temples in Hampi, the abandoned capital of the Vijayanagar empire
- whitewater rafting through the jungles of the Western Ghats on the Kali River, a pristine environment rich with exotic wildlife
- two nights in the Kali River Jungle Lodge, staying in bamboo cottages with showers and WC en suite
- Jog Falls – a 200-meter waterfall surrounded by dense jungle populated by indigenous tribes
- an elephant safari through the Dandeli National Park to see antelopes, panthers, monkey, crocodiles and more
- mystical Hindu cave temples at Badami, a medieval place of pilgrimage
- four days of biking and beaches in Goa, including Agonda, the southern Goan paradise beach
- Malwan Fort on a rocky island in the Arabian Sea
- An evening in the bustling bazaar city of Belgaum, experiencing the sharp contrasts of medieval and modern India – a very special experience.
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 We only need a minimum of six participants for a tour and offer a choice of six tour dates per season.
We will provide you with a well-maintained 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet with comprehensive insurance (EUR 500.00 deductible) for the duration of your stay. You only need to pay for your fuel.
We can also arrange extensions for more time in the saddle and on the beach.
After a period of transition, our fleet now consists entirely of new Enfields with electric starters, 5-speed gearboxes and gearshifts on the left. These modified 2008 and 2009-model 500cc Royal Enfield Bullets are now standard on all of our tours. If you prefer, we can still provide classic models with kickstarters and gearshifts on the right. We’ll need advance notice, however.
All of our Enfields are equipped with full touring gear, including a front disk brake, dual horns, crash guards and roomy, rugged leather saddlebags. All of our bikes have yellow all-India rental registration number plates and special insurance for rental vehicles.
The 10-day tour covers a total of 1,500 km. The tour program always begins with a warm-up day trip, followed by the 10-day tour. The remaining days are free time for relaxing in Goa.
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Participants
At least six but no more than ten riders, and up to 3 passengers in the jeep. At least six participants is required for the tour, which has a maximum number of 15 participants including the crew.
The tour is accompanied by a support jeep, which also provides alternative seating for bike passengers.
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Tour services:
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- airport transfers and welcome meeting in Goa with the Classic Bike Adventure team
- all overnights in basic and midrange hotels or guest houses in double rooms with showers and WC, two nights in beach huts with shared showers and WC, choice of rooms or safari tents with separate showers and WC at the Dandeli Jungle Lodge
- nine breakfasts and dinners on the tour (drinks not included)
- welcome and farewell dinners at the Casa Tres Amigos in Goa
- 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet rental motorcycles for riders – for details, see our rental terms and conditions
- an optional seat in the support jeep for passengers
- warm-up day tour, introduction to riding in India and Bullet handling for all riders
- English-speaking German tour guides – all skilled motorcyclists and inveterate travelers who have spent years on the road in India. They’re resilient in the face of stress and have considerable knowledge of the history and culture of the regions they cover. Our friendly, English-speaking Indian mechanics are experienced Enfield specialists with magic hands. The tour mechanic follows the group in the support jeep
- all admission fees, road and bridge tolls
- Indian maps and a brochure with traffic signs and rules
- a custom tour t-shirt
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Not included in the price of the tour:
personal travel insurance | all drinks, lunch and snacks on the road | three dinners in Goa | river rafting program (approx. EUR 30.00)
elephant safari in the national park (approx. EUR 10.00) | boat tour to the crocodiles, bird-watching hike with local wildlife guard (approx. EUR 5.00) | fuel (approx. EUR 55.00) tips, personal telephone charges, shopping and souvenirs | photo and video permits | tourist visa for India (approx. EUR 50.00)
The route of the TROPICAL GOA & SOUTH INDIA TOUR
Here is the South India Classic tour map.
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Day 1
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Flying independently to Goa
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Destination and accommodation |
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Day 2
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Arrival in Goa, relaxation, welcome dinner in northern Goa
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Hotel or guest house
near the beach
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Day 3
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A warm-up day tour through the peaceful countryside of northern Goa
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Hotel or guest house
near the beach
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100 km
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Day 4
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Cruising the exotic Malabar Coast
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Malwan
Fort Tarkali Beach Resort
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120 km
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Day 5
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Winding our way up the country roads of the Western Ghats.
In the evening, the sights, sounds and scents of the bazaar
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Belgaum
Hotel Sanman Deluxe
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140 km
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Day 6
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The famous Badami cave temples
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Badami
Badami Court Hotel
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120 km
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Day 7
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1,000 ruins, magic temples and boulders in Hampi
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Kishkanda Resort
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140 km
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Day 8
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A day cruising around Hampi
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Kishkanda Resort
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50 km
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Day 9
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A long and dusty ride across the Deccan Plateau
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Ganeshgudi
Jungle Lodge
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260 km
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Day 10:
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Rafting and jungle adventure
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Ganeshgudi
Jungle Lodge
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Day 11:
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Cruising the jungle of the Western Ghats
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Agonda
Strand Resort Cottages
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150 km
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Day 12:
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The paradise beaches in Palolem, Patnem and Galgibag
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Agonda
Strand Resort Cottages
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50 km
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Day 13:
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Back to northern Goa and the end of the tour – relaxation
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Northern Goa – hotel or guest house
near the beach
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120 km
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Day 14:
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Beaches and bikes – relaxation
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Northern Goa - hotel or guest house
near the beach
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free
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Day 15
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Beaches and bikes – relaxation
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Day 16
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Flying independently from Goa to your home or next destination
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Total length approx. |
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1,500 km |
Route subject to changes.
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