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1. When to tour? |
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This is often a question. The weather is suitable
for touring all year round because the temperature seldom
drops below 30 Degrees Celsius. Rainy season (May to August) does not mean
drizzle for days on end. Over the last years we had clear
mornings (with better-than-dry-season visibility), clouds in
the afternoon and subsequent short rain, dry evenings,
occasional rain at night. I personally prefer this season
because of lush bright green vegetation, magnificent
waterfalls, clean rain-washed roads and ...no tourist
hoards. However we do not ride in September when rainfall is
generally heaviest. |
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2. Has the bike got a carrier for my daily personal luggage? |
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Yes. Every bike has one 29 litre top and two 33 litre side
panniers. 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? |
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You are free to wear anything that you consider comfortable
or safe (shorts/T shirt, jeans, long sleeved shirt,
trainers). We do not impose any rules. People who tour with
us usually have many years of experience and know what is
best for them. From May to the end of August just bring some very
light plastic rainwear - standard stuff for hikers.. Usually
it rains for just 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? |
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We make stops regularly,
every 100 km or 1,5 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)... |
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5. Are laundry facilities available on route? |
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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? |
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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? |
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We always check situation along the Thai-Burmese border
before the tour and adjust the route if necessary. The same
with Cambodia. 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? |
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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 June
until October. 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? |
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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? |
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Holiday extension is no problem. Our clients often take a
holiday on the beach/in 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. |
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11. Are exchange facilities readily available? Are
credit/debit cards acceptable or should Traveller's Cheques
be used? |
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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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