Vintage Rides - Awakening Adventurers Reviews 

From the moment I was met at Ulaanbaatar airport to the moment of my departure my dealings with Vintage Rides was a smooth and professional process. The Hotel was a more than I expected, and the free breakfast every morning was most welcome.
The actual bike tour however was something else, and all in all an unforgettable experience. Everyday we rode on different terrain in different conditions all the while surrounded by spectacular scenery. One day your riding on an ice covered lake under clear blue skies and the next your forging your way through ice and slush as they snow falls all around. A pure riding experience for the motorcycle connoisseur. We also experienced local food, customs and hospitality as we were lucky enough to stay with traditional Mongolian families.
The support staff were outstanding, taking care of all our needs. Especially the mechanic whom seemingly performed miracles at the end of every days ride to keep us all on the road. And then there were our guides Francois and Jean. I cannot speak more highly of these two, especially Francois, he has the patients of a saint and dealt with all dramas in a cool calm and collected manner.
Simply an experience I wont forget in a hurry and my hope is to ride with Vintage Rides again someday.

The adventure to Nepal was everything I expected & 100% more.
A true experience of a lifetime.

Super guide, merci Sebastien

From the time of my arrival at the Hotel in Chiang Mai each hour was filled with new and exciting experiences. Firstly there was a meeting with the rest of the team for the briefing of our 12 stage tour around the Northern perimeter of the country and a couple of days to enjoy the city of Chiang Mai. After the allocation of a Royal Enfield 500cc Bullet to each rider the main adventure began with all concerns for organisation handled dispelled by Vintage Rides. We stayed in some very comfortable hotels and sometimes Resort Hotels, most of them with swimming pools and were introduced to the delights of different authentic Asian meals at local and good quality eating houses. Often we were meeting new Thai people and were welcomed by their genial manner, always smiling. At times we traveled well off the beaten track and were thereby rewarded handsomely with magnificent views and often a chance to meet the real people of Thailand. Our Vintage tour leader and local Thai guide arranged many interesting visits including a short excursion to Laos and a trip to the Opium Museum, in itself thought provoking. The motorcycles were well maintained with the mechanic seen at the end of each days ride checking the machines over, adjusting as may be necessary and finally wiping them over to be presented to us in good order for the new day. The route was mostly on roads with reasonable surfaces and included quite a bit in the mountains with steep ascents, descents and countless hairpin bends. Not fast but at times very exciting rides at a pace allowing enjoyment of the countryside we were passing through. On completion of nearly 1200 miles and with very few untoward events it is fair to say that Vintage Rides have got it right. Always a professional approach and building a team including guides, mechanic and back up driver that supported us throughout the tour. In advance of the tour the Vintage sales and liaison team kept me informed at every stage and have been a pleasure to work with. Nobody does it better than Vintage Rides!

Au top !
Du debut a la fin !

Nickel! Une organisation au top.

This was my 1st guided group tour and it exceeded my expectations on every level.From the meet and greet at the airport to the conclusion of the tour there would seem very few if any areas for improvement.
Being the only British and therefor non French speaker on the trip was never an issue and I felt included in all activities and conversations.
Josh,our American guide, who was fluent in French and English, put everyones riding skills to the test at times and was very encouraging and helpful when necessary as well as being good company. The support team, especially Atol, the mechanic were 1st class and more than capable of achieving success acompanied with a smile. I am certain all participants on this adventure improved their riding skills greatly in situations, places and conditions they had never encountered befor.
I hope to meet and ride with some of my French friends in the future.
My thanks to everyone involved at Vintage Rides
Ride On
Barry

We had an incredible adventure in Mongolia with Vintage Rides. The tour guides and mechanics were always ready to help and they were so much fun to be with. They were very professional and everything was well organised. This was our second trip with them and we would recommend Vintage Rides for your next adventure.

Excellent trip and good value for money. Our guide. Ravi, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Accommodation and food all good. Really could not fault the service in any way.

Experience of a life time, challenging at times but would not have missed this for the world. Well organised and professional company.

We had an incredible experience with Vintage, the route, the guides, the mechanic and truck crew, the accommodations were all excellent.
Everything from the riding, obviously, to the conversation around the dinner table or camp fire, all made the total experience something we will never forget.

Well organized trip, great guide with a safety first mentality without compromising the adventure element. Mongolia is beautiful in summer and staying in yurts was far more comfortable than I expected. Highly recommendable tour company, trip and guide! Simply fantastic!

I have just finished my second tour with Vintage Rides. I have just booked my third. I think this is testament to how much I value their service.
From my initial enquiry, I found Vintage Rides to be very professional in all aspects of my travel plans. They were always helpful and happy to help with any additional tour arrangements. Whilst on tour their guides are fantastic and the support team are great. It really is a care free way to tackle a dream motorcycle tour. The Royal Enfield bikes are beautiful and quaint. They perform well and are totally suitable to the type of riding done on tour. I think I might buy an Enfield in the near future!
I would not hesitate to recommend Vintage Rides to a person that wants to experience a motorcycle tour in an exotic location, without having to worry about anything.

Amazing experience! Looking forward to booking the next one.

This was an excellent trip. India is vivid, the Himalayas stunning, the roads challenging and great fun, the bikes perfect for the job, the Vintage rides team excellent. Its not the feint hearted but if you like a bit of risk, this is a must do trip.

Great organisation and planning. Standard of Hotels and food in remote areas of Nepal was very good.

Super voyage
Bravo à vintage

Very good initial contact.
Video conference with Denise made the experience more personal, from the start.
Good to have the update emails counting down to departure , with handy hints about what to prepare for the trip.
Met at Chang Mai airport and installed in the hotel before joining the group in a restaurant .
The trip was well organised with lunch and accommodation stops timed for just the right time of the day.
Shad our guide did a really good job of leading a group of 5 bikes, ensuring all riding habits were catered for and controlled when necessary!
Having a back up van to carry luggage and a mechanic was brilliant leaving us to ride with unencumbered bikes.
This trip is more about riding tarmac /concrete roads of varying condition , than off road.
All in all we all had some great experiences, during what was one of the most relaxing bike trips I have ever undertaken.

Vintage Rides are Incredible. This has been literally one of the best holidays I've ever been on. From my initial enquiry, to booking and going on the trip, the Vintage Rides team were brilliant. Francois was a great tour leader, setting the pace perfectly for the group and creating a real mix of meeting locals, seeing the main sights and off roading. This was such a great experience and I look forward to booking again for more adventures.