PARIS - DAKAR Challenge

Own motorcycle: £2,995
KUDU motorcycle: £4,495 (+ £400 refundable bike deposit)

TRANS-SAHARA Challenge - NEW!

with KUDU motorcycle: £3,295 (+ £400 refundable bike deposit)

TRANS-AFRICA 2008 and 2010

2008 Price: Own motorcycle: £12,995 (+£350 food kitty)
2008 Price: Pillion / 4x4 Passenger: £7,795 (+£350 food kitty)
2008 Price: KUDU motorcycle: £17,995 (+£350 food kitty)

2010 Prices: £15,795 and £20,995 respectively (pillions are not advisable on this trip)

TRANS-AMERICAS 2009

Own motorcycle: £15,995 (+£250 food kitty)
Pillion / 4x4 Passenger: £8,995 (+£250 food kitty)
KUDU motorcycle: £21,995 (+£250 food kitty)

RTW 2009 and 2010

2009 prices: £15,750, £9,995 & £22,750 respectively

2010 price: Own motorcycle: £19,995 (+£350 food kitty)
2010 price: Pillion / 4x4 passenger: £9,995 (+350 food kitty)
2010 price: KUDU motorcycle: £26,795 (+350 food kitty)

Booking

Please use this Currency Converter to work out your expedition costs. If you wish to book a place on any trip you can either submit an online booking form, or alternatively fill out the booking form by hand and post it to us. Our customer information packs (downloadable from the relevant web pages) will give you a much more detailed understanding of what exactly these expeditions entail and will answer most questions you may have.  If you require any further information then simply e-mail or telephone us and we'll be happy to answer all your questions in person.

Deposits

Places are confirmed on receipt of a deposit of £650 for the Paris - Dakar and Dakar - Paris trips, and £1,500forTrans-Africa, Trans-Americas and RTW Expeditions. Full payment must be received a minimum of 8 weeks prior to thedeparture date for the Paris - Dakar and Dakar - Paris Challenges, and 12 weeks prior to the departure date for Trans-Africa, RTW and Trans-Americas Expeditions. You can now pay your deposit online using our secure Worldpay facility.

Additional costs

There are additional costs associated with most trips and these are always published next to the main price on this web page above. Kudu bike deposits, only applicable for our shorter adventures, are refundable at the end of your trip with any deductions being made for damages to the motorcycle. Deductions are not made for normal wear and tear or replacement parts resulting from mechanical failures, and they are not normally made for minor scratches to bodywork. Deductions from your bike deposits are normally made as a result of crash damages and generally include such things as indicators and mirrors.

Important

On the grounds of safety, certain health conditions preclude application. These include MS, epilepsy and diabetes although exceptions may apply.  If you have any concerns about health issues we strongly recommend that you consult your GP prior to booking.

Joining reserve lists

We quite often have riders drop out of trips for any number of reasons - it is therefore very worthwhile joining a reserve list for an expedition which you want to join, but which has been listed as FULL. Simply contact us by e-mail or phone and we will let you know how many people, if any, are on the reserve list before you. The first three people on any reserve list will always have a very good chance of joining the trip and must pay their deposits for the relevant expedition. All deposits will be refunded if you are unable to join the trip due to no-body dropping out, and the cut-off date is 3 weeks before departure. Please submit the online booking form, and we will send you confirmation of your place on the reserve list, and instructions on how to pay your deposit. If there are already 3 people on the reserve list before you, then no payment is required.

Refund Policy

All deposits are non-refundable. Our refund policy after full payment has been made is as follows:
12 to 8 weeks before departure 75% refunded, 8 to 4 weeks prior to departure 50% refunded. Due to the significant expenses incurred organising bikes, support and accommodation we will be unable to give any refunds within 4 weeks of departure. You can secure your payments by purchasing adequate travel insurance and so please ensure that your policy will cover you in the event that you have to drop out of your chosen expedition.

Price Includes

All Options

• Free-running experienced motorcycle guide
• Support 4x4 vehicles and drivers
• Logistic and technical support
• Accommodation (shared hotel rooms - individual tents)
• All visas
• Ferry charges
• Access to satellite communications (pay per minute)
• Tents and communal camping equipment when required
• Emergency medical equipment and support
• Administrative services including border liaison

Kudu motorcycle included option

• KUDU motorcycle
• All motorcycle modifications
• Oil
• Spares
• Carnet de Passage when necessary
• Motorcycle shipping

Kudu motorcycle not included and 4x4 self drive option

• Bike and 4x4 consultation and advice
• Administrative assistance and advice
• Mechanical assistance - extra costs incurred to third parties are not included
• Recovery assistance - extra costs incurred to third parties are not included

Price Does Not Include

All Options

• Drinking water
• Travel insurance - personal effects and medical (must include emergency medical treatment and repatriation)
• Road and bridge tolls
• Game park fees, or fees associated with other specific tourist activities
• Sleeping equipment (e.g. sleeping bag, air mattress)
• Flights
• Miscellaneous local administrative and border fees
• Food.   Meals whilst camping are financed from the kitty collected on departure.
• Third party vehicle insurance
• Fuel

Kudu motorcycle not included

• All motorcycle modifications and luggage
• All motorcycle repair or recovery costs incurred to third parties
• Oil
• Spares
• Carnet de Passage
• Motorcycle and 4x4 shipping on some expeditions
• Fuel