This Royal Enfield motorcycle tour takes in the most spectacular locations and routes of the Ladakh region in the Indian Himalayas.
Pricing
| Prices for the 2023 tours: | |
| per rider in shared twin/double room incl. rental motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,221.00 |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with own motorcycle (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,086.00 |
| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room (pillion passengers can only book along with an accompanying rider) | $1,883.00 |
| per person single room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | $331.00 |
| Motorcycle Damage Protection Plan (surcharge) | $135.00 |
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| Prices for the 2024 tours: | |
| per rider in shared twin/double room incl. rental motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,295.00 |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with own motorcycle (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,153.00 |
| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room (pillion passengers can only book along with an accompanying rider) | $1,951.00 |
| per person single room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | $344.00 |
| Motorcycle Damage Protection Plan (surcharge) | $142.00 |
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| Prices for the 2025 tours: | |
| per rider in shared twin/double room incl. rental motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,369.00 |
| per rider in shared twin/double room with own motorcycle (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | $2,525.00 |
| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room (pillion passengers can only book along with an accompanying rider) | $2,147.00 |
| per person single room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | $385.00 |
| Motorcycle Damage Protection Plan (surcharge) | $155.00 |
Included
| Rental motorcycle Royal Enfield Himalayan (depending on the booking) |
| Accommodation as per itinerary |
| Airport Pickup / Drop-off |
| Entrance Fees / Permits |
| Expedition Leader |
| Financial Protection |
| Fuel |
| GPS Tracking |
| Local Guide |
| Meals |
| Mechanic |
| Medical Support |
| Part Profits Donated to Charity, Rainforest & Wildlife Conservation |
| Support Vehicle |
| Welcome Pack |
| Everything not listed as included |
| Flights |
| Motorcycle Damages |
| Other Expenses: Alcohol; Laundry; Souvenirs; Any meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary; Recovery, oil, spare parts, labor or other indirect costs resulting from the damage or repair of your motorcycle; Emergency transportation; Any other item, optional excursion, activity or entrance fee that is not specifically mentioned as being included. |
| Personal Travel Insurance |
| Riding Kit |
More details
| Max Group Size: 12 Riders |
| Pillion Friendly: Yes |
| Terrain: 30% unpaved |
| Difficulty: 6/10 |
| Support: Local guide | Trip manager / 1st response medic | Support vehicle | Consulting doctor | Mechanic |
| Comfort: 6/10 |
| Average Daily Ride Hours: 5-6 |
| Total Distance km: 830 |
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| Accommodation: |
| Quality twin-share accommodation is included as per the itinerary. Please see ‘Optional Extras’ for the single room supplement option. Please see the daily itinerary details for more info on each night’s accommodation. |
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| Airport Pickup/Drop-off: |
| You’ll be collected from Leh airport (IXL) on the morning of the first day. At the end of the trip, we will arrange transfers back to the same airport in Leh (IXL). |
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| Expedition Leader: |
| Your tour will be led and managed by a highly experienced member of our team (trained as a wilderness first response medic). |
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| Financial Protection: |
| We are committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. At no extra cost to you, all our passengers are fully insured, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy also includes repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to insolvency. During the COVID-19 crisis, every rider that requested a refund was issued a cash refund. |
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| Fuel: |
| All fuel for your motorcycle is provided by us and we carry spare fuel in our support vehicle for the sections of the route where fuel stations are scarce. |
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| GPS Tracking: |
| This motorcycle tour is accompanied by a GPS tracker that displays our live location and tracks history on an online map. We will provide you with the link and login details which you can then share with your family at home so they can track your progress throughout the trip. |
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| Meals: |
| Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on most days. Please see the daily itinerary to see what meals are included on each day. |
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| Mechanic: |
| A mechanic will be riding at the back of the group, ready to attend to any issues that may arise. |
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| Medical Support: |
| At least one member of the support team will have been trained as a Wilderness First Response medic. An extensive medical kit including a defibrillator (AED) & stretcher is carried in the support vehicle. We also have consulting doctors on call, 24/7, who are always ready to assist in the case of an emergency. Our doctors are fully briefed on all riders’ medical info prior to the tour, they know what we do, where we are riding, exactly what we have in our medical kit, and what training our medics have. Tours are accompanied by GPS trackers and a satellite messenger device so our doctor and office can see exactly where we are and can maintain communication. |
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| Part Profits Donated to Charity, Rainforest & Wildlife Conservation: |
| Part profits from every motorcycle tour are donated to M’Lop Tapang – a local Cambodian charity dedicated to bettering the lives of young children & their families. Playing our part in rainforest & wildlife conservation and in an effort to off-set our carbon emissions, we donate part profits to World Land Trust. |
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| Support Vehicle: |
| Our Himalayan motorcycle tours are accompanied by at least one support vehicle. There will always be space for any of the riders to sit inside should they need a rest at any point throughout the tour. These backup vehicles will also carry all of your luggage, spare parts, tools, extensive medical kit (in addition to the kit carried by the tour medic), defibrillator (AED) & stretcher. Our support vans will usually be no more than 5-15 minutes behind us on the bikes & meet with us at the rest/ drink stops & lunch. The drivers will hand out water, fruit juice, chocolate bars & fruit etc at each of the rest stops. The truck will follow behind us all the way to our accommodation where the driver will have your bags sent to your rooms. |
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| Welcome Pack: |
| We’ll welcome you with a bag of goodies which will include a T-shirt, Baseball cap, Map, Stickers, Mug, Keyring, Neck tube. |
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| Flights: |
| You’ll need to book a return flight to Leh, India (IXL) to arrive on or before the morning of Day 1 of this trip. You will then fly out of the same airport on the last day of the trip. (If you are booking a flight home from Delhi on the same day, please allow yourself ample time to make the connection). It is important you either: |
| Book a flexible flight ticket that allows you to make amendments or cancel without penalty; |
| Have travel insurance that will reimburse you for out of pocket expenses incurred by a canceled trip; |
| Do not book your flights until we have notified you that this departure is guaranteed. |
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| Motorcycle Damages: |
| Please be aware that you are responsible for all damage caused to the motorcycle. If you don't want the potential hassle of being charged for motorcycle damage at the end of the ride, we offer our own damage protection plan. If you book the Motorcycle Protection Plan (see under prices), all damage to the motorcycle is then covered by us. Please bear in mind that this excludes damage caused by irresponsible riding (for example, a failed wheelie attempt). |
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| Personal Travel Insurance: |
| It is a condition of booking that you obtain appropriate travel insurance that covers you for riding the same capacity motorcycle that you’ll be riding on this motorcycle tour. The insurance must cover emergency evacuation, medical bills, repatriation etc. |
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| Riding Kit: |
| A road/adventure style kit is the way to go on this motorcycle tour, rather than off-road or enduro gear. So that means a good helmet, protective riding jacket, and trousers, ideally with CE or equivalent approved armor on the pointy bits – elbows, knees, and shoulders. You are also going to need good leather gloves, a neck tube, thermal base layers, and a sturdy pair of motorcycle boots. Please bring waterproofs if your kit doesn’t keep out the wet stuff. |
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| Motorcycle Hire (if selected): |
| If you have you your own suitable & reliable motorcycle at the start point, you are quite welcome to use that for this trip. If not, we will provide a rental motorcycle for you… Please see the Dates & Prices section for available bikes. |
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| Optional Extras: |
| Motorcycle Damage Protection Plan: When booking the Motorcycle Damage Protection Plan all damage to the motorcycle is then covered by us. Please bear in mind that this excludes damage caused by irresponsible riding. |
| Single Room Supplement: Single room accommodation is available for every night of the trip. |
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| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
You’ll visit ancient monasteries, ride over some of the world’s highest passes, pass through the vast Nubra Valley, spend a night next to the world’s highest salt lake and wander the Tibetan markets that line the streets of the Leh – the capital of Ladakh.
If you want to experience the very best of Ladakh on a fully supported Royal Enfield motorcycle tour, this is the trip for you!
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Lamayuru - an 11th-century monastery surrounded by a moonlike landscape.
Visit Alchi and Thiksey - the oldest monastery in Ladakh.
Stroll the streets and Tibetan markets in Leh town.
Pangong Lake - the world´s highest salt lake and possibly the world´s most amazing views.
KhardungLa pass - at 5.380m above sea level it is reputed to be the highest motorable pass on Earth !
Outstanding natural beauty everywhere we go.
Countless hairpin mountain turns.
Start your love affair with Tibetan momos. Trust us, they´re delicious !
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TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Arrive in Leh - Welcome to Ladakh!
Accommodation: 4* hotel.
Included meals: Lunch, dinner.
You’ll touch down in Leh, the capital of the Ladakh region. With breathtaking mountain peaks in every direction, it’s a truly special place to start your holiday!
You’ll be met at the airport by your tour leader and transferred to the hotel for checking in. After lunch on the terrace, you’ll be given a briefing of the trip ahead. You’ll then have some time to explore this wonderful little town before everyone gets together for the welcome dinner and campfire.
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DAY 2: Leh - Lamayuru, 165km
Accommodation: Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The first riding day of this Royal Enfield motorcycle tour will instantly have you grinning from ear to ear! It’s an exhilarating ride on excellent tarmac roads that wind alongside the Indus River.
The conditions today are excellent, giving you the chance to really get to know the Royal Enfields and enjoy the outstanding scenery.
Our destination for the day is Lamayaru – a beautiful 11t century monastery set within a moonlike landscape. The relaxed vibe of this place is infectious, with the peaceful sounds of the occasional jingling bells from slow-spinning prayer wheels and monks going about their daily business. This is a very special place that will make you feel a very very long way away from home, in a good way!
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DAY 3: Lamayuru - Leh, 165km
Accommodation: 4* hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
After a relaxed morning and a stroll around the monastery, we’ll hop back on the trusty Enfield’s and make our way back towards Leh. We’ll branch off onto some new roads, visiting a giant golden buddha and Alchi Monastery – Ladakh’s oldest monastery – along the way.
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DAY 4: Leh - Pangong Lake, 180km
Accommodation: Cosy yurts close to the water’s edge.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
We start the day with fast sweeping roads that cut through the Indus Valley before reaching our first checkpoint.
After your guide has sorted out all the paperwork we will begin the climb up ChangLa pass. Sat at 5,360m above sea level, the air is thin but the views are simply spectacular.
Dropping down the other side we’ll weave through the green valley, stopping for a picnic next to a stream with nearby wild horses and roaming yaks.
Our destination is Pangong Tso – a 134km long lake, two-thirds of which is in Tibet. It’s a beautiful place and riding alongside the crystal clear waters with reflections of snow-capped mountains is an amazing feeling.
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DAY 5: Pangong Lake - Nubra Valley, 190km
Accommodation: Luxurious safari-style tents.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Start the day with a cup of tea, sit next to the highest salt lake in the world before saddling up for another incredible day’s riding Royal Enfields through the Himalayas!
Leaving the lake behind us, we follow a narrow valley alongside the raging Shyok River. The scenery is fast-changing, producing fresh breathtaking views around every corner.
We reach Nubra where the mountains part and the valley opens up into a vast expanse of sand dunes and leafy villages.
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DAY 6: Nubra Valley - Leh, 130km
Accommodation: 4* hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
It’s the final day of riding on this Royal Enfield motorcycle tour and today is the big one: KhardungLa pass. Sitting at 5,380m above sea level, it is reputed to be the highest civilian motorable road in the world. The roads up to the top are incredible and when we reach the summit we’ll stop for the celebratory group photo with the sign! It’s high fives all round before we hop back on the Enfield’s and cruise the newly tarmacked, beautifully windy roads back down to where we started. Cold beer on the terrace? Why not.
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DAY 7: Leh Rest Day
Accommodation: 4* hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, dinner.
With the riding done, you have some time to relax and explore. The tiny market streets of Leh are a great place to do some souvenir shopping and the 9 story palace overlooking the town is well worth a visit.
In the evening we’ll get together for a farewell dinner at an excellent restaurant in the town. It may have only been a one-week trip, but you’ll be blown away by the amount you’ll have seen and experienced!
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DAY 8: Departure - Transfer to the Airport
Accommodation: Not included.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel.
We’ll taxi you to the airport where we will say our goodbyes. It’s an incredible flight out of the mountains so make sure you fight for the window seat!