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Tibet..."Biking to the Roof of the World" Tour
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Tibet - for centuries, this sacred land has exerted a magnetic pull on adventurous travelers from all over the world, including spies, missionaries, scholars, geographers, conquerers, mystics, and cranks. This tour takes you over high passes and to the Everest Base Camp. At 17,600 feet (5,360 metres), you will truly be on top of the world!
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This tour is designed especially for adventurers and enthusiasts who have a passion for biking. We will ride Royal Enfield 500cc's, accompanied by a full support vehicle and support staff, including our own mechanic. While our lodging will certainly be comfortable, it will be rustic, not luxurious - some nights we will find ourselves camping in tents. A spirit for adventure is crucial!
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TOUR DETAILS
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Host:
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President Travel and Tours KTMPR1
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Tour Character:
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Adventure riding - gravel roads, high altitude conditions (above 3000/4000 metres), culture shock!
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Start/End:
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration:
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18 days, 17 nights
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Riding days:
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12-13 days
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Entire Route:
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Approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km)
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Motorcycles:
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Royal Enfield 500cc
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Group riding:
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Required
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Accommodation:
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Lodges and tents (usually double occupancy)
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Highlights:
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High passes, Lhasa the Forbidden City, Mount Everest Base Camp
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TOUR DIFFICULTY
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 All-weather motorcycling experience required
Ability to ride gravel roads required
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TOUR SERVICES
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MOTORCYCLES & SET-UP
Rental motorcycles & fuel
Experienced tour guide on motorcycle
Support vehicle
Transportation of equipment & spare parts
Transfer from airport or hotel in private car
First aid, medication, Gamow/PAC
An excellent Tibetan guide (English-speaking)
DOCUMENTS & FEES
Visa documents and fee (US$47 per person). Note: US Nationals will have to pay US$86.
Permit for Motorcycles Observation fee and third party insurance of US$227 per motorcycle, payable to China Customs and China Transport department
¥30 per person for the horse cart to Everest Base Camp from Rongbuk
All necessary travel permits to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp
All monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary
ACCOMMODATIONS
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
3 nights stay at the Hotel Manaslu (3 star) or similar in Kathmandu
1 nights stay at the Last Resort in Kodari
3 nights stay at the guest house in Nyalam*
2 nights at the guest house in Shegar*
2 nights stay at Shigatse*
1 nights stay at the guest house in Nagartse*
3 nights hotel in Lhasa (Dhood Ghu, Shambala or similar 3-star hotel)*
*double occupancy. Nyalam may be quadruple occupancy depending on what's available.
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NOT INCLUDED
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Nepal entry/re-entry visa fee
Personal insurance and evacuation
Individual activities and expenses (souvenirs, bar bills, alcohol, drinks and snacks, extra mileage, personal gratuities such as tips to the guides, drivers, mechanics, hotel staff, etc)
Costs not explicitly listed in 'included services'
Costs incurred due to national calamities, strikes, breakdowns, and other events beyond the control of President Travel and Tours and its associates
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