FAQ

     

Boats on Mekong river

 

1. Are exchange facilities readily available? Are credit/debit cards acceptable or should Traveller's Cheques be used?
 
Exchange facilities and Cash point machines (GBP 3 per transaction) are available every day. Exchange rate is everywhere same. It is better to take traveller's cheques. Credit cards are accepted but not in small shops.
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2. Has the bike got a carrier for my daily personal luggage?
 
Yes. Every bike has one top and two side panniers (together over 100 litres). Petrol tank is suitable for any "tank bag". We do not use support vehicles on our tours as they take away the adventure spirit from motorcycle touring. Your suitcases and any items not needed on the tour, remain deposited in the hotel where you will spend your first and last nights.
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3. What is required to meet any local regulations and to meet the riding gear requirements of your tour?
 
You are free to wear anything that you consider comfortable or safe. We do not impose any rules. People who tour with us have usually many years of experience and know what is best for them. Bring some very light plastic rainwear - standard stuff. Rain is never a problem in hot climate - usually it rains for a short while and we wait until the worst is over. Take good sun block (SPF 30 up). You can start in the morning without sun block and apply it after one hour ride at the first stop. Helmets are mandatory. We provide light half helmets suitable for this climate and our touring speed. They are available with or without a visor. Most riders bring their own because they are most comfortable with them.
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4. Are the bikes fitted with water bottle carriers?
 
We make stops regularly, every one to one and half hours at the places where you can buy drinks like cold water, Coke/Fanta, Red Bull style drinks (all at about 20 pence a bottle)...and use toilets.
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5. Are laundry facilities available on route?
 
Yes - every three to five days. You need to pack five days clothes (maximum).
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6. Does the tour include any medically qualified staff and first aid facilities?
 
Tour manager has first aid, some basic medicines and is also trained in first aid.
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7. Are the areas we are going to considered safe from over the border terrorist activity?
 
We always check situation along the Thai-Burmese and Thai-Cambodian border before the tour and adjust the route if necessary. We are always visiting only safe areas.
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8. What sort of rain conditions are we likely to meet and will there be high humidity?
 
An occasional tropical storm is possible - will cool you down a bit (at over 30 Degrees Celsius even rain is warm). If it is too bad we shall stop for a drink. Roads and clothes dry up in 20 minutes. It is more humid from May until August. We do not ride from the end of August to the beginning of October (frequent rain).
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9. We would like to buy a lot of souvenirs along the way. How do I go about this?
 
Your luggage space is limited. You will do most of the shopping  in the evenings on Night bazaars. Everything can be posted next morning for second to nothing to the base hotel. Thai Post provides reliable, fast and inexpensive service. We shall assist you with this.
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10. We would like to extend our holiday. Can you arrange this?
 
Holiday extension is no problem. Our clients often take a holiday on the beach/Bangkok before or after the tour. Once you made your flight arrangements let us know the day of arrival and departure and flight particulars. Airport/hotel transfer will be arranged accordingly.
 
11. I am vegetarian. Can I get vegetarian food at any time?
 
Yes. We had many vegetarians on our tours. Vegetarian food is available wherever we stop for our lunch or have a dinner in the evening.
 
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