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Q: Return shipment of the motorcycles

The journey ends in Lhasa or after the extension in Dali. The motorcycles will be crated and sent to a seaport on China’s east coast, where they will be shipped to Hamburg, Germany, via FCL container freight. Collecting your bike in Hamburg is your responsibility. The return shipment to Hamburg from the Chinese east coast usually takes 6-8 weeks. The cost of shipping the bike from Lhasa or Dali to Hamburg is included in the tour price. You can also ship panniers, top boxes and bags together with your bike.

Q: Accommodation and meals

During the tour, we will be staying in typical middle class accommodations with breakfast. In larger cities, and especially in places where we will be spending two nights, you can look forward to a higher standard. We’re proud of our tour hotels and think that there’s practically no better way to spend the nights on an adventure trip. In some regions, middle class accommodations are not available. In such cases, we’ll take the best option we can get. There are also some overnight stays in caravanserais. These are settlements in which simple yurts and beds are available to travelers. On some days, we will not have en-suite bathrooms. On a few days, single rooms will be subject to availability. In exceptional cases, we may need to stay in dorm rooms. Breakfast is included in the tour price, while lunch and dinner are to be paid by the traveler. The prices for meals vary greatly in different countries and regions. EUR 3-10 per main meal with one drink is a realistic average.

Q: Why is Bhutan more expensive than other destinations?

If you want to travel to Bhutan, there is a minimum rate of $ 250 that a tourist has to pay each day for his Bhutan trip. Most of the money goes directly to Bhutan's health and school system. The minimum rate set by the Bhutanese government doesn't include local and international guides, mechanics, bike transport or other motorcycle tour related items. Even if the prices are a bit more expensive compared to other tour prices, Bhutan is definitely worth it. A tour of Bhutan awaits you, where you will experience a hidden country, a new culture and unique adventures.

Q: How do I get to Bhutan?

Via Delhi by plane to Thimphu, the capital. Or by motorcycle across the border at Samdruk near Guwahati (in the east of the country) or in the west at Phuentsholing.

Q: What vaccinations and medications do I need for Bhutan?

Everyone who travels to Bhutan should of course have the standard vaccinations. These include hepatitis A and B, tetanus, diphtheria, measles and pertussis. A vaccination against hepatitis A and B or its refreshment is generally recommended. In addition to medication for personal use, remedies for stomach problems, diarrhea, insect bites, fever and colds are recommended. Some doctors may recommend taking malaria prophylaxis, but there is little risk of developing malaria in Bhutan. No participant has had to fight malaria on any of our tours. It is best to speak to your doctor about this. This also applies to the vaccinations recommended above. For emergencies, our medicine chest is already a small treasure chest. We are prepared for (almost) every ailment. For the other cases, we organize everything necessary quickly and conscientiously with professional routine. However, every tour participant should bring good health and general fitness with them. It is important in any case that you take care of it in good time so that you do not get all the vaccines injected at the same time! In the event of current dangers from epidemics or the risk of plague, we will react and inform you immediately. However, this has not happened in the past ten years.

Q: Do I need a visa for Bhutan?

Yes, everyone who travels to Bhutan needs a visa. We will organize a visa for you.

Q: How are the roads in Bhutan?

The whole country is made up of curves only, on average we count 10 per kilometer. There is hardly any traffic, even the capital Timphu does not need traffic lights! We experience small mountain roads in different conditions. The ride will never be boring - wonderful landscapes take away the joy of "driving fast". Pure enjoyment and the real classic Royal Enfield Bullets, made for cruising at a speed of 30-70km / h.