Worldwide Motorcycle Expedi
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Worldwide Motorcycle Expedi
Worldwide Motorcycle Expeditions & Tours Your Adventure - Our Expertise www.globebusters.com Introduction 2014 has been an extraordinary year of challenge and change, but the highlight for GlobeBusters was supporting the first ever bikers from Thailand on their 12,000 mile ride from London back home to Bangkok. Notwithstanding a mountain of visa bureaucracy and numerous reticent border officials who’d never previously seen Thai number plates, Patima and Pawee arrived home to a hero’s welcome, realizing a dream that we were privileged to facilitate. Introduction So, when you want to do your dream ride, why leave it to chance? You need to be with a team that has a proven track record. One with direct, on the ground expertise, year in and year out, and an extensive global network to back it up. A team headed up by people who are hands-on, passionate about each destination and involved in each and every ride. GlobeBusters is that team. You can see the passion in the pictures in our brochure, hear it in our rider feedback and you only have to look at our repeat business to know that when your ride with GlobeBusters, the chances are it will not be “once in a lifetime”. Many come back for more. Others are inspired to take off on their own – we’ve instilled such a level of confidence. So it becomes a lifestyle. Just like it is for us. Kevin & Julia Sanders [2] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Kevin & Julia Sanders Pawee & Patima Contents EXPEDITIONS 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 High Andes 18-19 Africa Southern Africa 20-21 Asia ACE TO ACE: London to Beijing Himalayas - Delhi to Bangkok 22-25 26-29 Contents Americas Trans Americas - Argentina to Alaska Patagonia Northern Andes Central America & Mexico North America ADVENTURE TOURS Americas Patagonia – To the End of the Earth Colombia – Andes & Caribbean Peru – Andes & Machu Picchu Alaska & The Yukon 31 32 33 34 Africa Namibia & South Africa South Africa – Garden Route 35 36 DATES & PRICES 37 Important Each Expedition / Adventure Tour is labelled with rating for both “Riding Difficulty” and “Unpaved Roads” (given as a %) allowing itineraries to be matched with individual rider ability. There is also an “Off the Bike” section detailing other activities, experiences, and sight-seeing whilst en-route, some of which may incur an additional cost. [3] What We Do We operate two styles of trips: EXPEDITIONS or ADVENTURE TOURS What is a Motorcycle Expedition? l l What We Do l “Once in a lifetime” motorcycle rides, crossing continents or epic routes, through the Americas, Asia and Africa Expeditions are longer in duration, usually between 5 – 18 weeks You use your own motorcycle. We organise the motorcycle freight We welcome any make of motorcycle, but we recommend a minimum 600cc dual purpose bike is best suited for our Expeditions. What is an Adventure Tour? l l l Exciting motorcycle rides on “off the beaten track” routes in the Americas or Africa Adventure Tours are shorter duration, usually between 14 – 21 days We organise and use local motorcycle hire Both our Expeditions and Adventure Tours are fully supported by one or two GlobeBusters Motorcycle Leaders, with a Support Vehicle and Driver as back-up. Kick Start your own World Tour with GlobeBusters! Our Expeditions can be a great start to your own extended world trip. Maybe book London to Beijing and then continue on your own to South East Asia or join us to ride South America and carry on your own ride to North America. You get the benefits of our pre-trip briefings before you go. [5] Why Choose Us? We do all the detail and difficult stuff - you just have the ride of your life! Over the past 16 years, GlobeBusters Founder and Double Guinness World Record™ Holder for Global Motorcycling, Kevin Sanders, has ridden more than half a million miles around the planet, both independently and leading groups. Why Choose Us? His exploits have taken him down the entire length of the Americas on eight occasions, six times across China and Central Asia, two circumnavigations of the world, (one leading the longest continuous upported motorcycle expedition ever operated), the Trans-Siberian Highway, as well as numerous other rides in Africa, Australia, South East Asia and South America. In addition to Kevin’s experience, our hand-picked support team all of whom are seasoned global travellers, are perfectly placed to provide the very best of support, guaranteeing the ride of your life. To put it simply, our amassed knowledge, experience and expertise is second to none. [6] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Remember! When embarking on the motorcycling adventure of a lifetime, you need to be certain that you are going with an operator who has a proven track record, established global networks and first-hand experience of the routes and regions you are riding in. WE ARE THAT TEAM This Is What We Do Packing and Planning We deliver pre-trip briefings, packing lists, guidance notes and document checklists to prepare you and your bike, ensuring you are ready to go. Motorcycle Freight For our Expeditions, we take care of the motorcycle freight. Just drop your bike off with our agent. Even if you are based outside the UK, we can assist. Ride your Own Way We give you the freedom to self-navigate and ride your own ride. We supply detailed daily notes, GPS co-ordinates and GPS mapping. Alternatively, relax and follow your Motorcycle Leader. Motorcycle Hire For our Adventure Tours, we co-ordinate with the local rental agency and ensure that your bike is waiting at the hotel for your arrival. Mechanical Breakdown or Crash Damage We have a Support Vehicle and Driver to assist in case of on the road problems. If we can’t fix it, we will carry you and your bike to the nearest workshop and / or order parts for you. Visas We work with our specialist visa agency and have an online system for ordering exactly what you need, in advance of travel, irrespective of nationality. Servicing & Tyres On Expeditions, things wear out, so we pre-book bike servicing at main dealerships (where available) en route. We also pre-order tyres for you. Itinerary We provide detailed itineraries, with pre-booked accommodation. If something unforeseen happens, then we re-plan all hotels and new routings. Emergency If it’s a minor injury or illness, with quick recovery time, then we carry you and your bike in the Support Vehicle until you are ready to ride again. Borders We tell you what documents you need. We know every border we use and we know the processes. We get you through. For anything more serious, we get you to the nearest medical facility and will implement your travel insurance policy. We’ll notify any family members you’ve asked us to and we will ensure that plans are in place for your repatriation, if necessary. We assist with repatriation of your bike too. Why Choose Us? Carnet de Passage If you need it for the trip, we get it for you. It’s included. GlobeBusters Support Team We provide a team of highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to support your ride. Whatever challenges en route, our aim is to find a solution and keep you going. [7] Trans Americas Argentina to Alaska Awesome, The Ultimate, Epic, Extraordinary and Life Changing. Not our words, but the words of our customers A journey of epic proportions, traversing the Pan American along the length of the Americas Continent, from its most southern point, Ushuaia, Argentina to the northern reaches of Alaska and Prudhoe Bay. Trans Americas “It is over 9 years since I completed the first Trans Americas with GlobeBusters and in all of the rides I have done since, to some amazing places that one experience has never been equalled, let alone bettered. Kevin and Julia are the masters in their class of motorcycling adventure travel”. David Power, UK. Trans Americas 2005 [8] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 1 March - 9 July 2016 Argentina Chile Bolivia Peru Ecuador Colombia Central America Mexico USA Canada Alaska l l l l l l l l l 130 24000 DIFFICULT 5-10% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Patagonia (Page 10-11) Week 1 - 2 Argentina & Tierra del Fuego Week 3 - 4 Patagonia & Chilean Lake District Stage Two Northern Andes (Page 12-13) Week 5 - 6 Northern Argentina & Bolivia Week 7 - 8 Peru & Ecuador Week 9 Colombia Stage Three Central America & Mexico (Page 14-15) Week 10 - 11 Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua Week 12 Honduras, Guatemala Week 13 - 14 Mexico Stage Four North America (Page 16-17) Week 15 - 16 USA Week 17 - 18 Canada Week 19 Alaska Trans Americas Stage One Short on Time? This expedition has 4 separate stages; ride all four for the full Pan American experience, or select just one stage or combine two or three stages. We are flexible. For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [9] Patagonia Stage One of Trans Americas – Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile. Riding to the most southern point reachable by road, then turning north through pristine wilderness on the Carretera Austral and across the Chilean Lake District. Patagonia Highlights Resting at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a remote, but incredibly beautiful part of the world, where the terrain is pristine wilderness, the granite peaks and glaciers are monumental and the temperate cloud forest, waterfalls and lakes create a magnificent back drop for an amazing combination of paved and dirt road riding. Off the Bike Marvel at the tango dancing, taste Patagonia roast lamb or the best steaks in the world, take a horse ride with the gauchos, visit the wild penguin and sea lion colonies, sip on a velvety Argentinian Malbec, go ice trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier. “What an adventure! Fabulous routes, stunning places every day, a professional crew with passion for biking and fellow adventurers. Lots of happy memories”. Kevin & Kalok Bonar, UK. Patagonia 2012 [ 10 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 1 March – 30 March 2016 Argentina Chile Tierra del Fuego l l 29 5000 DIFFICULT 15% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Buenos Aires & Tango! Sierra de la Ventana, Peninsula Valdez and penguin colonies, south on Ruta 3 – the Atlantic Coast Road. Week 2 Cross the Magellan Straits. Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia and the “End of the Road” in Bahia Lapataia. Week 3 Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier, Ruta 40 & Argentine Estancia, Carretera Austral. Week 4 Lakeside town of Bariloche, Seven Lakes Route, Pucon & the Lakes, Salto de Laja Waterfalls. Santiago, capital of Chile. Patagonia Week 1 Short on Time? You can experience: l Patagonia in 17 days by booking our “Patagonia - To the Ends of the Earth” Adventure Tour (see page 31) For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 11 ] Northern Andes Stage Two of Trans Americas – Santiago, Chile to Bogota, Colombia. Riding along the spine of the Andes at altitudes of up to 4,800m – endless traffic free twisting mountain roads with stunning vistas crossing the Equator and into the tropics. Northern Andes Highlights The very best of the Andes and the very essence of South America – high altitude riding to Lake Titicaca – watch out for llamas and pink flamingos on the twisty mountain roads. Try the famous “Road of Death” in Bolivia, the dirt gorge of Canyon del Pato and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, followed by the ride from Cusco to Nasca, one of the best in the world! Then, cross the Equator to reach the biking paradise that is Colombia – jaw dropping vistas, perfect winding roads through lush tropical landscapes. Off the Bike Trek through the ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, sample wines from the vineyards of Cafayate, take a boat out on Lake Titicaca, taste the burgers and beers at the famous biker bar – The Norton Rats in Cusco, wander the Witches Market in La Paz, visit the Gold Museum in Bogota or go zip lining through the coffee plantations! “If it’s your dream, make it happen. I’m just a working guy, if I can do it, anyone can”. Andy Varga, UK. Trans Americas 2011 [ 12 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 28 March – 4 May 2016 Chile Argentina Bolivia Peru Ecuador Colombia l l l l l 38 6500 MODERATE <5% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Santiago, Chile. Cross the Andes to Argentina past Aconcagua. The cloud forests of Tafi del Valle. Vineyards of Cafayate. Week 6 Bolivia. Potosi and the ancient silver mines. La Paz and the Witches Market. Road of Death (Optional). Barge across Lake Titicaca. Week 7 Peru. Puno and visit to Uros Islands. Cusco & Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Fortress of Ollantaytambo. Machu Picchu. Descend 3,500m to Nasca Desert. Week 8 Pan American Highway through desert. Climb back into the Andes. Huaraz & the Canyon del Pato. Pacific Coast & Huanchaco. Chiclayo & Lord of Sipan. Week 9 Ecuador – Loja, Cuenca, Quito and cross the Equator. Colombia – Popayan, the coffee plantations of Alcala. Bogota. Northern Andes Week 5 Short on Time? You can experience: l Colombia in 16 days by booking our “Colombia - Andes & Caribbean” Adventure Tour (see page 32) l Chile, Bolivia & Peru in 17 days by booking our “Andes & Machu Picchu” Adventure Tour (see page 33) For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 13 ] Central America & Mexico Stage Three of Trans Americas - Panama City to Tucson, Arizona. Central America & Mexico delivers colour and chaos, smoking volcanoes and pristine beaches, tropical jungle and pine forests, highland markets and mariachi . . . simply unforgettable. Central America & Mexico Highlights Ride the Pan American Highway through the small, lively and colourful countries that make up Central America, past the volcanoes of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, idyllic ocean views of the Pacific and Caribbean, the lush highlands and market towns of Guatemala, onto the cooler climes of the winding roads of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the colonial heartland of Mexico. Off the Bike Visit the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, go white water rafting or zip lining at Selva Verde, bargain at the markets of Chichicastenango, wander through the colonial town of Granada, try magnificent margaritas in Mexico, smell the incenses at the main cathedral in Zacatecas, imagine you are Indiana Jones when walking through the Mayan Ruins of Copan and Palenque! “Nothing prepared me for the feeling of excitement and anticipation I felt every day pulling on my bike boots, knowing one thing for certain, that today was going to contain memories that would last a lifetime”. Mark Hailwood, UK. Trans Americas 2011 [ 14 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 5 May – 8 June 2016 Panama Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras Guatemala Mexico USA l l l l l 35 5000 MODERATE <5% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Panama City & The Panama Canal. Cross the Bridge of the Americas. Costa Rica – Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast. Tropical jungles of Selva Verde. Week 11 The smoking Arenal Volcano. Playa Hermosa and white sands of Pacific beaches. Nicaragua – Colonial town of Granada. Honduras – Mayan Ruins of Copan. Week 12 Guatemala – Old cobbled streets of Antigua de Guatemala, Chichicastenango’s busy market and the forests of the Guatemala Highlands. Week 13 Mexico – San Cristobal de la Casas, Palenque Mayan Ruins. Relax on the Caribbean Costa Esmeralda. Twisting roads of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Week 14 Colonial towns of San Miguele, Durango and Zacatecas. Pancho Villa’s stronghold of Parral. USA - Tucson. For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com Central America & Mexico Week 10 [ 15 ] North America Stage Four of Trans Americas –Tucson, Arizona to Anchorage, Alaska. So many miles and so little traffic, our route winds its way through the splendours of the US National Parks, Canadian Rockies, through Alaska to its most northern point. North America Highlights The back roads of the USA, across the rugged terrain that is the Continental Divide, through Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Yellowstone and Waterton National Parks, on traffic free roads all the way. From the deep orange deserts of the Navajo Region to the glacier littered Icefield Parkway, the landscapes are vast. Further north, you reach the uninhabited tundra past the Arctic Circle, where huge herds of caribou roam and a grizzly bear may cross your path. Off the Bike Visit the airplane graveyard in Tucson, watch the cowboy rodeo in Cody, try white water rafting in Yellowstone, see the grizzlies fishing for salmon at Fish Creek, watch Old Faithful Geyser, try Alaskan Amber beer and fresh halibut at “The Bus” or sample a “Sour Toe Cocktail” at the Downtown Bar, Dawson City! “It was really a great trip for me. I enjoyed it such a lot. I am so thankful that you and Kevin took me along”. Brigitte Reim, Germany. Trans Americas 2013 [ 16 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 6 June – 9 July 2016 USA Canada Alaska l l 33 6000 MODERATE 10% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Week 15 USA – Tucson. Grand Canyon and the remote Toroweap Overlook. Mesa Verde National Park & Four Corners. North America Week 16 Moab & Arches National Park. Canyonlands & Schaffer Trail. Monument Valley & the Valley of the Gods. Cody – Home to Buffalo Bill. Yellowstone National Park & Old Faithful Geyser. Week 17 Glacier National Park & Going to the Sun Road. Enter Canada. Waterton National Park, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Kootenay & Jasper National Parks. Icefields Parkway. Week 18 Mount Robson. Bear Glacier & Stewart. Hyder, Fish Creek & Salmon Glacier. Stewart Cassiar Highway. Alaskan Highway & The Yukon. Frontier town of Dawson City. Week 19 Alaska – The Last Frontier. The Dalton Highway, cross the Arctic Circle, and reach the most northern point by road, Prudhoe Bay. End in Anchorage. Short on Time? You can experience: l Alaska & Canada in 17 days by booking our “Alaska & The Yukon” Adventure Tour (see page 34) For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 17 ] High Andes From the dynamic heart of Buenos Aires to the remote altitude salt flats in the Andes, we deliver some of the best motorcycling on the planet, combined with the iconic South American highlight, Machu Picchu. High Andes Highlights High Andes is quintessential South America, taking you from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast and back again, from the sophisticated tango bars of Buenos Aires to the llama herders and bowler hats of Bolivia’s ladies. Deserts, high altitude mountain passes, cloud forests and riding the best bends possible up and down the Andes Mountains and along the Pacific Coast, take you between the famous sights of Lake Titicaca, Che Guavara’s birthplace, the mysterious Nasca Lines and iconic Machu Picchu. Off the Bike Watch stunning tango performances in Buenos Aires, climb the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, take a boat out to the floating islands of Uros, taste the Torrontes wines at the vineyards of Etchart, head off sand boarding down the world’s highest sand dune, Cerro Blanco, savour fillet steak at Cabanas Las Lilas. “The High Andes trip gave me a unique opportunity to see for weeks on end the most beautiful, impressive and belittling scenery in the world”. David Mears, UK. High Andes 2006 [ 18 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 4 April – 10 May 2017 Argentina Bolivia Peru Chile l l l 37 5500 MODERATE <2% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Arrive Buenos Aires. Across the Argentinian Pampas. Watch for gauchos. Quebrada de Humahuaca and Tilcara. The foothills of the Andes. Week 2 Enter Bolivia. Red rocks of Tupiza, Butch Cassidy country! Potosi and the old silver mines. Ride at over 4,000m altitude. Capital city of La Paz. Optional “Road of Death or explore Witches Market. Cross Lake Titicaca with your bike. Week 3 Peru. Puno and the Uros Islands. Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Pisac and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit Machu Picchu. Twisting descent out of the Andes to Nasca and the mysterious Nasca Lines. Week 4 El Misti Volcano and the white city of Arequipa. Enter Chile. The Atacama Desert and dramatic Pacific coastal roads. San Pedro de Atacama and the Valley of the Moon. High altitude crossing of Paso de Jama to Argentina. Week 5 High Andes Week 1 Salt flats of Salinas Grandes. Wine tasting at Etchart Vineyards, Cafayate. Pre-Inca ruins of Quilmes. Cloud forests. Alta Gracia, home of Che Guavara,. Celebrations in Buenos Aires. Short on Time? You can experience: l Chile, Peru & Bolivia in 17 days by booking our “Andes & Machu Picchu” Adventure Tour (see page 33) For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 19 ] Southern Africa Southern Africa Highlights This journey is the very essence of Africa, with natural wonders, big five wildlife and indigenous tribes . . . and the slow pace of life that says “This is Africa”. Amidst the emptiness of the Skeleton Coast, the thunder of Victoria Falls, the scent of the Zanzibar spices, watching a giraffe cross your path or playing football on the shores of Lake Malawi, Africa roads will be as unpredictable, inspiring and challenging as African life itself. Off the Bike Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, stroll through old Stone Town and the spice markets of Zanzibar, game drive in Etosha National Park, river cruise down the Chobe to see wild elephant and hippo, feast on meats cooked freshly over a braai, learn the rhythms playing African drums, explore Victoria Falls, walk with the lions, taste the excellent wines of the Stellenbosch. “Riding an adventure is great. Riding and knowing somebody behind you to back you up is better. And riding and knowing that on arrival, all is organised with the best available, is really what you are looking for”. Peter Dreesen, Belgium. Southern Africa 2012 [ 20 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 31 August – 6 October 2015 Kenya Tanzania Malawi Zambia Botswana Namibia South Africa l l l l l 37 6000 DIFFICULT 15% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Itinerary Arrive Nairobi, Kenya. Ride out to the Equator. South to Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Crater and optional game drive. Week 2 Ride past Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar, spice markets and Stone Town. Ride through Mikumi National Park. Mbeya and local coffee plantations. Week 3 Malawi. Lake Malawi & Senga Bay. Zambia and the capital Lusaka. Historic colonial town of Livingstone. The Zambezi and Victoria Falls. Enter Botswana. Kasane and Chobe National Park. Week 4 Namibia. Caprivi Strip and overnight on the Angolan border. Damaraland. Etosha National Park. Skeleton Coast & Swakopmund. Seisreim Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon. Hot springs at Ai-Aus. Week 5 South Africa. Stellenbosch wine region. Cape Agulhas. Cape of Good Hope. Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Town. Finish at V&A Waterfront. Option Continue your Southern African Expedition by adding on our South Africa Garden Route Tour. You can relax in Cape Town for a three day break and then join us to explore the Garden Route. Southern Africa Week 1 Short on Time? You can experience: l Namibia in just 18 days by booking our “Namibia & South Africa” Adventure Tour (see page 35 ) l South Africa in just 14 days by booking our “South Africa Garden Route” Adventure Tour (see page 36) For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 21 ] ACE to ACE Expedition: London to Beijing Ace to Ace Expedition In conjunction with Ace Cafe London and Ace Cafe Beijing, an extraordinary ride on the legendary Silk Road through the ancient cultures and remote regions of Central Asia, leading to Everest Base Camp, Tibet and onto Beijing, China. [ 22 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 24 April – 13 July 2015 Europe Turkey Iran Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan Tibet China l l l l l l l 84 12000 EXTREME 15% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Ace to Ace Expedition “The 41,000 miles I’ve travelled with GlobeBusters speaks volumes for the high regard I have for GlobeBusters. The trips are meticulously planned, briefed and researched to ensure all riders get excellent value for money and experience that ‘trip of a lifetime’. Nigel Richardson, UK. Trans Am 2009, High Andes 2012, Silk Road 2013 For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 23 ] ACE to ACE Expedition: London to Beijing Ace to Ace Expedition Itinerary [ 24 ] Week 1-2 Europe: Depart Ace Cafe London. France, the Alps, Bavaria, Croatia – the Adriatic Coast and Dubrovnik – Montenegro, Albania, Greece – Meteora and Mount Olympus. Week 2-3 Turkey: Istanbul – the Hagi Sophia, Tokapi Palace. Cross the Bosphorus Straits. Ottoman village of Safranbolu, caves & rock formations of Cappadocia, stone heads of Mount Nemrut. Mount Ararat. Week 4 Iran: Tabriz & Historic Bazaar, Caspian Sea coastline, Tehran – Golestan Palace, Milad Tower. Week 5 Turkmenistan: Marble white capital city of Ashgabat, cross the Karakum Desert and camping at the Darvaza Gas Crater “The Door to Hell”. +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Uzbekistan: Desert terrain to the ancient Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bhukara and Samarkand, with UNESCO listed Registan. Minarets, mosques and madrasahs abound. Week 7 Tajikistan: Dushanbe. Dirt roads of the Pamir Highway & Wakhan Valley, on the Afghanistan border. Local capital, Khorog. 3rd century Yamchun Fortress. Week 8 Kyrgyzstan: Tien Shan Mountains. Caravanserai of Tash Rabat. The remote Torugart Pass to China. Week 9-10 Xinjiang Province & Tibet: Kashgar & Sunday Livestock Market. Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar. Everest Base Camp & Rongbuk Monastery, Lhasa & Potala Palace, Temples of Jokhang and Barkhor. Ace to Ace Expedition Week 6 Week 11-12 Sichuan Province & Bejing: Tibet-Sichuan Highway, Buddhist Temples of Mount Emie, Chengdu & Giant Panda Research Base, ancient walled city of Xi’an, Bell & Drum Tower & Terracotta Army. Beijing, Tian’ anmen Square, the Great Wall & Forbidden City. Celebrations at Ace Cafe Beijing. Short on Time? You can start this Expedition in London or Istanbul. You can finish this Expedition in Lhasa or Beijing. Ask us about these and other options. Special Notes IRAN: We are able to obtain visa authorisations for travel through Iran, for both USA and UK Nationals and in accordance with regulations, we travel with an approved Iranian Guide. CHINA: We arrange your Chinese Driving Licence and Chinese Registration Plate for your motorcycle. For China, our team includes two Chinese Guides and a separate Chinese Support Vehicle for maximum flexibility, assistance and expertise. For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 25 ] Himalayas Delhi to Bangkok Himalayas [ 26 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Dates: 13 September to 18 November 2016 India Nepal Bhutan Myanmar Thailand l l l l 66 6500 EXTREME 25% DURATION DISTANCE COVERED RIDING DIFFICULTY UNPAVED ROADS DAYS CULTURE SHOCK Himalayas A unique journey of breath-taking mountain riding amidst the high peaks and foothills of the Southern Himalayas, before descending to Myanmar, rarely ridden by Westerners, and finishing in Bangkok, Thailand. “The tour was perfectly organised and worth every penny. I enjoyed every second of this great adventure and thank GlobeBusters for helping me fulfil my dream”. Stephan Schmid, Switzerland. Silk Road 2013 For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 27 ] Himalayas Delhi to Bangkok Itinerary Himalayas [ 28 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 Week 1 Arrive in Delhi - India. Customs clear the motorcycles. Explore the Old Town by rickshaw, see the Red Fort, the Jama Jasmid Mosque and Gandhi memorial. Head north to Chandigargh. Week 2 Dharamsala, home to exiled Dalai Lama. Srinigar and a house boat on the lake. Kargil and the Hangar Loops. Leh. Khardung-La, the highest motorable pass in the world. Week 3 Leh, the Shey Palace & Thiksey Monastery. Ladakh roads to Keylong and 5000m mountain passes. Dirt roads to Kaza, Nako and Sangla in the Spiti Valley (optional). www.globebusters.com Rotung-La Pass. Manali. Shimla. Nepal. Bardia Nationa Park, in search of rhino and tigers. Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha. Week 5 Lakeside town of Pokhara. Annapurna Range. Kathamandu, Durbar Square, bustling old streets of Thamel. Hindu Temple at Janakpur. Week 6 Bhutan. Paro & The Tigers Nest Monastery. Punakha’s Dzong. Narrow mountain roads through pine forests to Jakar and Mongar. Week 7 India. Guwahati, the City of Temples, in ancient Assam. Nagaland and Manipur. Cross into Myanmar. Week 8 Mandalay – See the Golden Palace and the Railway Bazaar. Bagan & World Heritage Temple Complex. Pyay. Mawlamyine, colonial old capital of British Burma. Week 9 Thailand. Head north on the Road of 1864 Bends to Sop Ruak. Elephant rides at Chiang Dao. The Golden Triangle. The ancient ruins of Sukhothai. Week 10 Arrive Bangkok. The Grand Palace and Floating Markets. Chao Phraya River Cruise Dinner Celebration. For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com Himalayas Week 4 [ 29 ] Adventure Tours Our Adventure Tours bring you some of the best roads from our major Expeditions in manageable itineraries of 14 – 21 days. So if you cannot be away for months at a time, or just want a taste of adventure travel, these are the perfect solution to bring you an unbeatable GlobeBusters experience. How does it work? l A GlobeBusters Tour Leader accompanies each Tour, with a local Support Vehicle and Driver as back-up l Adventure Tours l [ 30 ] We use majority 4* hotels, or if not available, the best in the area and we also have inclusive sight-seeing or activities We organise hire bikes from our travel partners. Your bike will be waiting for you when you arrive at the hotel +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com l l We take a maximum group size of 12 riders – great for camaraderie, but you’re not lost in a crowd We give you the freedom to ride your own ride by providing GPS mapping, GPS routes and co-ordinates, as well as daily route notes to self-navigate. Alternatively, you can decide to follow our Tour Leader Patagonia Dates: 18 January – 3 February 2015 24 January – 9 February 2016 To the Ends of the Earth Patagonia must have been created for the adventure bike rider! Covering the south of Chile & Argentina, its landscapes are remote, windswept and pristine wilderness await you. Jagged mountain peaks, blue-white glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and deep blue lakes mark your journey. 1 x 5* Hotel 2 x Log Cabins 7 x 4* Hotels 1 x Traditional 5 x 3* Hotels Working Estancia 17 DAYS 16 NIGHTS DURATION All Breakfasts 7 Dinners 2760 20% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS Itinerary Day 1 Fly into Osorno Day 2 Villarica Day 3 Bariloche Day 4 Futaleufu Day 5 Coyhaique Day 6 Puerto Bertrand Day 7 La Angostura Day 8/9 El Calafate Day 10/11 Puerto Natales Day 12 Cerro Sombrero Day 13/14 Ushuaia Day 15 Lago Blanco Day 16 Punta Arenas Day 17 Fly from Punta Arenas For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com Patagonia Highlights l Volcanic landscapes, lakes and waterfalls of the Chilean Lake District l Siete Lagos Route, Lake Nahuelhuapi & picturesque San Carlos de Bariloche l Carretera Austral through pristine wilderness and stay in log cabins on Rio Baker l El Calafate and a ride to the awesome Perito Moreno Glacier, the largest glacier in South America (entrance fee included) l A stunning ride through the mighty granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park (entrance fee included). Look out for rhea and guanaco! l Cross the Magellan Straits by small ferry to the Island of Tierra del Fuego l Ushuaia, “Fin del Mundo” (“End of the Earth”) - the end of the road in Bahia Lapataia, Tierra del Fuego National Park (entrance fee included) [ 31 ] Dates: 21 February – 8 March 2015 20 February – 7 March 2016 11 x 4* Hotels 4 x 3* Hotels 16 DAYS 2000 5% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS 15 NIGHTS DURATION All Breakfasts 6 Evening Dinners Itinerary Colombia [ 32 ] Day 1/2 Fly into Bogota Day 3 Honda Day 4 Alcala Day 5/6 Medellin Day 7 Planeta Rica Day 8/9 Cartegena Day 10 Palomino Day 11 Mompos Day 12 Barichara Day 13 Sogamoso Day 14 Villa de Leyva Day 15 Bogota Day 16 Fly from Bogota +44 (0) 8452 304015 Colombia Andes & Caribbean Colombia is back on the map! Delivering ten foot-peg scraping bends per minute through magnificent lush forests, mountains and valleys, everyone we have ever taken here has been staggered by this incredibly beautiful and friendly country. The only danger is wanting to stay! www.globebusters.com Highlights l Kick off your tour by mingling with the locals at the BBC! The Bogota Beer Company, of course, and delivering the best micro-brewery beers in the capital! l The rugged Colombian highlands, linking a glut of small perfectly preserved colonial towns, Barichara, Villa de Leyva & Sogamosa l With just the right mix of sun, sand, and colonial charm, exploring Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site l Incredible twisting mountain roads to the terraced valleys of the Zona Cafetera, where half of Colombia’s coffee is produced (then tasting some!) l Notorious Medellín, former stomping ground of drug lord, Pablo Escobar, now exudes wealth & culture l Relaxing on the pristine white sand tropical beaches in the North and enjoy snorkeling in the warm waters of the Caribbean l Head to the huge cobbled plaza of Villa de Leyva and watch the sunset over the terracotta tiled roofs, whilst enjoying drinks at La Terraza Peru Dates: 13 – 29 September 2015 7 – 23 April 2016 Andes & Machu Picchu Peru is famed for its charming colonial highland towns, soaring snowcapped mountains, a 2,000-mile Pacific coastline, and, of course, Machu Picchu. But no Andean adventure would be complete without also riding high to the second largest mountain plateau in the world, in Bolivia! 17 DAYS 2085 0% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS 16 NIGHTS DURATION All Breakfasts 4 Dinners Itinerary Day 1 Arica Day 2 Putre Day 3 La Paz Day 4 La Paz - Road of Death Day 5 Copacabana Day 6 Puno Day 7/8 Cusco Day 9/10 Ollantaytambo Day 11 near Abancay Day 12/13 Nasca Day 14/15 Arequipa Day 16 Arica Day 17 Fly from Arica For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com Peru Highlights l The majestic volcanic landscapes of Chile’s Lauca National Park l Ride the breath-taking cliff-clinging unpaved “Road of Death” from La Paz to Corioco (optional) l Take a boat out on Lake Titicaca and the floating reed Islands of Uros (visit included) l The ancient Inca capital, Cusco, and it’s Inca stonework (walking tour included) l Ride the Sacred Valley of the Incas onto the famous market town of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo l Visit the iconic Machu Picchu, deep in the Andean Mountains (visit included) l Take a flight over the mysterious Nasca Lines or head over the dunes of the Nasca Desert in a sand buggy! l Dramatic Pacific Coastal routes, riding traffic-free roads! (optional) l Enjoy a classic Peruvian “pisco sour” cocktail, watching the sunset over El Misti Volcano in Arequipa 11 x 4* Hotels 4 x 3* Hotels 1 x Riverside Log Cabin [ 33 ] Dates: 12 – 28 August 2015 17 July – 2 August 2016 7 x 4* Hotels 2 x 3* Hotels 4 x Roadhouses/I nns 3 x Workers Camps 17 DAYS 3300 20% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS 16 NIGHTS DURATION Welcome and Farewell Dinner Alaska & The Yukon When riding Alaska’s Dalton Highway, nothing quite prepares you for the vastness, beauty and sheer isolation of riding beyond the Arctic Circle, over the Atigun Pass and across the tundra, arriving at the most extreme northern point in the Americas reachable by road - Prudhoe Bay! Add to this, migrating caribou, grizzly bear and muskox and you really get a sense of The Last Frontier. Itinerary Alaska & The Yukon [ 34 ] Day 1 Fly into Anchorage Day 2 Fairbanks Day 3 Coldfoot Day 4 Prudhoe Bay Day 5 Coldfoot Day 6 Chatanika Day 7 Tok Day 8/9 Dawson City Day 10 Whitehorse Day 11 Skagway Day 12 Ferry to Haines Day 13 Beaver Creek Day 14 Tangle River Day 15 Talkeetna Day 16 Anchorage Day 17 Fly from Anchorage +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Highlights l Riding the Dalton Highway, made famous by Ice Road Truckers, to Prudhoe Bay, a motorcyclist’s mecca and add your photo to the collection in Deadhorse Post Office l The gravel road of the Top of the World Highway, running the crest of the undulating forested hills, with spectacular views of the valleys l Perfectly preserved Dawson City, destination of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush – saloons, can-can girls, and a Sour Toe cocktail at Diamond Tooth Gerties! l The Skagway-Haines Ferry and stunning coastal scenery of the Takinsha Mountains l Washing away the dust with a cool Alaskan Amber Beer and filling up on freshly grilled reindeer sausage or maybe wild Alaskan salmon or maybe King Crab . . . . l Denali Highway and the Hatcher Pass across the Talkeetna Mountain Range l The Alaska Highway, Kluane National Park and if you’re in luck, a clear view of Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America Namibia & South Africa Dates: 19 September – 6 October 2015 9 x Bush / Game Lodges 6 x 4* Hotels 2 x 3* Hotels 18 Huge blue skies, gravel roads into endless horizons, spectacular desert, remote game lodges, classic dunescapes, a harsh but beautiful coastline and the shimmering salt pan and water holes of Etosha National Park - this incredible ride delivers traffic free roads through one of the world’s least populated regions. 2700 40% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS 17 NIGHTS DURATION Itinerary Day 1 Fly into Windhoek Day 2/3 Etosha National Park Day 4 Omaruru Day 5 Ugab Day 6 Swakopmund Day 7/8 Sossuvlei Day 9 Aus Day 10 Ai Ais Hot Springs Day 11 Calvinia Day 12 Upington Day 13/14 Stellenbosch Day 15 Cape Agulhas Day 16/17 Cape Town Day 18 Fly from Cape Town For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com Namibia & South Africa Highlights l Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuaries and home to dazzling display of wildlife at the waterholes (Game Drive included) l Ride to the world’s second largest canyon - Fish River Canyon, then soak of the road dust in Ai Ais Hot Springs l Sossusvlei - with warm tints of apricot, orange, red and maroon, these sand dunes offer an abstract beauty unseen anywhere else in the world l Eat meat fresh from a delicious braai (barbecue), whilst watching an African sunset from our safari lodge veranda l Lively beach town of Swakopmund, with heavy German influence – pumpernickel & Bavarian beer is easily found! l The South Atlantic and the vast and empty Skeleton Coast, where countless shipwrecks litter the shoreline l Relax at one of South Africa’s Wine Lodges, where wine tasting is a must. Pinotage, anyone? l Reaching the furthest point south in Africa - Cape Agulhas before heading to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Town DAYS All Breakfasts 3 Evening Dinners [ 35 ] Dates: 7 October – 20 October 2015 Mainly 4* Hotels, Guesthouses, Private Lodges 14 DAYS 2000 25% DISTANCE COVERED UNPAVED ROADS 13 NIGHTS DURATION All Breakfasts 2 Evening Dinners South Africa Garden Route The Garden Route is one of the top ten of coastal routes in the world and is simply stunning. Combine that with some optional easy gravel roads, great game drives to spot wildlife, classic champagne sundowners and high quality lodges, and riding to the very southern tip of Africa, this is a must-do ride! Itinerary South Africa Garden Route [ 36 ] Day 1 Arrive Cape Town Day 2 Montagu Day 3/4 Prince Albert Day 5/6 Oudtshoorn Day 7/8 Addo Elephant National Park Day 9 Graaff-Reinet Day 10/11 Kynsna Day 12 Arniston Day 13 Cape Town Day 14 Fly home from Cape Town +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com Highlights l Cape of Good Hope, riding along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive l Get up close to ostriches at Ostrich Farm in Oudtshoorn (optional) l Perfect mountain dirt roads on the ride into “De Hel” l Elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino at Addo Elephant National Park (drive included) l Sunset game drive at our Private Game Reserve, near Graaff-Reinet (drive included) l Ride to the southernmost point of Africa - Cape L’Algulhas! l More breath-taking coastal riding between Betty’s Bay and Gordon’s Bay Dates & Prices Page Start End Days Rider (Shared) Rider (Single) Passenger (Shared) Motorcycle Rental F700/800GS R1200GS TRANS AMERICAS Argentina to Alaska (Stage 1, 2, 3, 4) EXPEDITIONS 8-9 01/03/2016 09/07/2016 130 £26,995 £32,995 £14,995 Patagonia (Stage 1) 10-11 01/03/2016 30/03/2016 29 £8,495 £9,945 £4,995 Northern Andes (Stage 2) 12-13 28/03/2016 04/05/2016 37 £10,495 £12,395 £5,995 Central America & Mexico (Stage 3) 14-15 05/05/2016 08/06/2016 34 £9,995 £11,595 £5,995 North America (Stage 4) 16-17 06/06/2016 09/07/2016 33 £9,995 £11,595 £5,995 South America (Stage 1 & 2) 10-13 01/03/2016 04/05/2016 64 £15,995 £19,195 £8,995 Latin America (Stage 1, 2, 3) 10-15 01/03/2016 08/06/2016 99 £21,995 £26,895 £11,995 North & Central America (Stage 3 & 4) 14-17 05/05/2016 09/07/2016 65 £15,995 £19,195 £8,995 HIGH ANDES 18-19 04/11/2017 10/05/2017 35 £8,495 £10,495 £5,495 SOUTHERN AFRICA 20-21 02/09/2015 07/10/2015 37 £9,995 £12,295 £5,995 London to Beijing 22-25 24/04/2015 16/07/2015 84 £21,195 £25,960 £12,125 London to Lhasa 22-25 24/04/2015 24/06/2015 62 £15,995 £19,495 £9,495 Istanbul to Lhasa 22-25 04/05/2015 24/06/2015 51 £14,995 £17,995 £8,995 Istanbul to Beijing 22-25 04/05/2015 16/07/2015 73 £19,995 £24,495 £10,995 Delhi to Bangkok 26-29 13/09/2016 18/11/2016 66 £18,995 £22,295 £10,995 Delhi to Bangkok (excluding Ladakh & Spiti) 26-29 01/10/2016 18/11/2016 49 £15,995 £18,445 £ 9,995 Kathmandu to Bangkok 26-29 12/10/2016 18/11/2016 38 £12,995 £14,895 £7,995 Patagonia - To the Ends of the Earth 2016 31 17/01/2016 02/02/2016 17 £2,600 £3,600 £2,600 £2,399 £2,499 Colombia - Andes & Caribbean 2015 32 21/02/2015 08/03/2015 17 £2,800 £3,700 £2,800 £2,399 £2,499 Colombia - Andes & Caribbean 2016 32 20/02/2016 07/03/2016 17 £2,900 £3,800 £2,900 £2,499 £2,599 Peru - Andes & Machu Picchu 2015 33 13/09/2015 29/09/2015 16 £2,900 £3,700 £2,900 £2,699 £2,799 Peru - Andes & Machu Picchu 2016 33 07/04/2016 23/05/2016 16 £3,000 £3,800 £3,000 £2,799 £2,899 Alaska & The Yukon 2015 34 12/08/2016 28/08/2016 17 £3,400 £4,700 £3,400 £1,799 £2,099 Alaska & The Yukon 2016 34 17/07/2016 02/08/2016 17 £3,500 £4,800 £3,500 £1,999 £2,299 Namibia & South Africa 2015 35 19/09/2015 06/10/2015 17 £2,400 £3,240 £2,400 £1,999 £2,399 South Africa’s Garden Route 2015 36 07/10/2015 20/10/2015 14 £2,000 £2,700 £2,000 £1,699 £1,999 ACE TO ACE - LONDON TO BEIJING AMERICAS ADVENTURE TOURS AFRICA BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 for GlobeBusters Ltd, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for the following: 1) non-flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK; 2) non-flight packages commencing and returning to a country other than the UK; and 3) flight inclusive packages that commence outside of the UK, which are sold to customers outside of the UK. 1), 2) and 3) provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled. 1) and 3) provides for repatriation. 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No. 5308 For daily itinerary and terms & conditions go to www.globebusters.com [ 37 ] Dates & Prices HIMALAYAS - DELHI TO BANGKOK Your Price Includes FOR ALL EXPEDITIONS & ADVENTURE TOURS l l l l l l l Your Price Includes l l l l Motorcycle Leader on bike to lead the group Support Vehicle, equipped with satellite phone, spare fuel, water, tools, selected spare parts and emergency first aid kit Support Driver, with motorcycle mechanical experience and first aid qualifications Normally 4* (sometimes 3*) hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, or in remote regions, the best available At least one group evening meal per week, including one alcoholic drink All en route ferry crossings Pick-up from airport at start of Expedition / Adventure Tour Sight-seeing or activities specifically stated “included” in Adventure Tours (not Expeditions) Pre-departure briefings and GlobeBusters Guidance Handbook with all pre-trip information Daily route notes, maps, with GPS information Assistance with the procurement of visas for each country and provision of Letters of Invitation, if required Motorcycle Rental We list a separate price for your motorcycle rental for participation in our Adventure Tours. Motorcycle rental is subject to the terms and conditions of the local agency, available on request, and we act as their agents and we ensure your motorcycle is reserved and waiting for you at the hotel. Motorcycle rental is not covered by ABTOT Bonding. [ 38 ] +44 (0) 8452 304015 www.globebusters.com IN ADDITION, FOR EXPEDITIONS ONLY l l l l l l Group freight of your motorcycle (including crating and Customs Clearance) from our UK freight agent to the official start point (if applicable) and from the official finish point back to our UK freight agent In transit motorcycle insurance, during freight, subject to an excess of £500 Group carnet de passage for your motorcycle for Expeditions in Africa, Iran, India, Nepal For Trans Americas, intermediate freight for Panama-Colombia required for your motorcycle For Expeditions entering China, Bhutan, Myanmar, all paperwork needed for your motorcycle, local guide(s) and local support vehicle Local guides travelling with our group in Iran, Central Asia, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan acting as translators and facilitating our route Flights Please note that international airline flights are not included in your price. We advise you of the inward and outward dates and potential flight options for your Tour. You will need to book your own airline tickets. GlobeBusters Ltd Unit 8C Highfields Business Park Old North Road Royston SG8 5JT GPS N52 03.992 W000 02.137 T: +44 (0) 8452 304015 [email protected] www.globebusters.com GlobeBusters Limited is registered in England & Wales under Company Number 5243711 Registered Office: HR Harris & Partners, 44 St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4BB No. 5308 This brochure was published in November 2014 and was correct at the time of publication. Prices are subject to change. All content and images are subject to copyright of GlobeBusters unless other individuals are credited.