Tropical Goa & South India Long Trail tour – 2,000 km of adventure
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This tour is an alternative for all Classic Bike Adventurers who already know our regular South India tour and want more:
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more time in the saddle (2,000 km rather than 1,500 km)
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a route featuring plenty of cultural and scenic variety
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a good selection of typical hotels and beach resorts
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an even more intense Indian experience with our friendly, experienced crew.
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Tropical Goa & South India Long Trail tour
Three days in the tropical paradise of Goa and a twelve-day tour of southern India – our classic route covering more than 2,000 km for those who love to ride.
This extended tour offers considerably more time in the saddle, covers a longer route and tackles the highest mountains in southern India – our "advanced" tour of the South.
We ran this tour around 20 times between 1995 and 1999, and it's now back in the program once or twice per season.
The tour features one highlight after another:
We'll visit the most beautiful hill stations, ride through endless tea and coffee plantations in the Coorg region and ride elephants in the Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, where we'll be staying in a jungle lodge. The Maharaja City of Mysore with its bazaars, temples and palaces is a further high point of the tour.
The Jain temples and monuments of the ancient Hoysala Empire in Belur and Halebid are as much a part of this classic tour as the holy cows and working elephants along the road.
We promise you nearly 2,000 km of fun in the saddle. We especially recommend this tour to riders who have been to Hampi with us and are ready for more adventure.
Starting in Goa, with its gorgeous, palm-fringed beaches and unique Portuguese flavor, we’ll take the coastal road south along the Arabian Sea.
The tour will take us through bustling bazaar towns and down quiet country lanes in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills, winding our way up the 2,620-meter Dottabetta.
The detailed route of the Southern India Long Trail tour
The tour map:
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Destination and accommodation |
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Day 1:
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Arrival in Goa, followed by a day of relaxation and a jeep tour to the beach for the sunset
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Goa, Casa Tres Amigos or Lotus |
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Day 2:
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Warm-up day trip through northern Goa, including time on the beach
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Goa, Casa Tres Amigos or Lotus
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80 km
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Day 3:
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Heading south along the Goan coast to Paradise Beach at Agonda
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Jardim A Mar Resort
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100 km
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Day 4:
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Today will be a relaxing ride along the coastal highway to Turtle Bay.
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Kundapura near Udupi
Turtle Bay Resort
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200 km
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Day 5:
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In the morning we'll visit the Krishna temple in Udupi, and then we're off to the coffee and spice plantations of the Coorg Hills.
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Madikeri, Coorg Hills
Capitol Hill
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240 km
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Day 6:
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A long day of winding roads through coffee, tea and teak plantations and beautiful national parks
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Mudumalai National Park
Jungle Huts or Blue Valley Resort
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250 km
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Day 7:
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Ascent to the peak of Dottabetta (2,620 m) and the Ooty hill station – we'll also be taking the legendary "36 Hairpins" mountain road.
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Mudumalai National Park
Jungle Huts or Blue Valley Resort
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120 km
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Day 8:
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Across the fertile Deccan Plateau to the Maharaja city of Mysore.
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Mysore
Hotel Viceroy Palace
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120 km
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Day 9:
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Today we'll visit the holy Chamudi temple hill, the Maharaja's palace, and the bazaar of the old city.
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Mysore
Hotel Viceroy Palace
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50 km
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Day 10:
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Biking and culture – today we'll be visiting the holy places of the Jains and the Hoysalas in Belur and Halebid and Shravana Belagola.
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Chickmanagalur
Planters Court
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250 km
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Day 11:
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A long day full of memorable impressions on the roads of the Deccan Plateau.
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Hubli - Darvar
Naveen Hotel
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310 km
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Day 12:
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We'll reach the jungle camp by noon, and in the afternoon it's time for rafting on the Kali river.
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Ganeshgudi, Dandeli National Park
Rafting Jungle Lodge
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70 km
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Day 13:
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On adventurous dust roads and country lanes down to Goa, back to your favorite beach.
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Goa, Casa Tres Amigos or Lotus Inn
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150 km
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Day 14:
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Relaxing at the pool in the morning, a visit to the hippie flea market in Anjuna, farewell dinner in the evening.
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Goa, Casa Tres Amigos or Lotus Inn
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100 km
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Day 15:
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Early-morning transfer to the airport, flying independently to your home or next destination.
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Departure from Goa, no hotel
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Total length of the tour: approx. 2,000 km
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Route subject to changes. The tour services are identical to those listed under South India Classic Tour.
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