CONDITIONS AND TERMS
OF THAI BIKE VOYAGE MOTORCYCLE TOURS
LICENSES
All motorcycle riders must have a valid motorcycle license, and have had the licence for 4 years or more, and must be over 25 years old. AThe guest will be required to produce their original driver license and passport prior to commencing tour.
LIABILITY
Thai Bike Voyage make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control. Passengers should note that motorcycle travel involves a higher than normal risk and a signed release is required by Thai Bike Voyage from all motorcycle riders and passengers before the tour commences.
Thai Bike Voyage do not guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for passengers connection to flights, trains etc. Thai Bike Voyage accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings or baggage.
BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
A provisional Tour booking requires a specific date, BMW motorcycle model, and a 25% deposit paid immediately.
A deposit will be fully refunded for tour cancellations more than 90 days before the tour starts.(excluding bank charges or any other costs incurred in the transfer.)
A deposit is non refundable if the booking is cancelled less than 90 days before the starting date of the hire.
The full hire fee is to be paid 30 days before the Tour start date, in order for the booking to be confirmed. If the guest does not commit to payment 30 days before Tour start date, the booking may be cancelled.
Thai Bike Voyage Tour Cancellations will incur the following charges :
90 Days to 15 Days 25% of Tour cost
14 Days to 8 Days 50% of Tour cost
7 Days or less 100% of Tour cost
FINAL PAYMENT
The final payment is required 60 days prior to the rental period. The booking may be cancelled if Tour is not fully paid by this date.
The final payment includes:
A. Tour cost
B. Select the Insurance type –Either CDW Collision Damage Waiver or Insurance Excess Deposit. (See Insurance details for costs.)
TRAFFIC FINES
On completion of the tour, all speeding tickets, camera speeding fines, parking fines, or any other traffic fine must be paid to Thai Bike Voyage.
MOTORCYCLE SAFE RIDING CONDITIONS
Thai Bike Voyage wishes to maintain the highest standards of safety to ensure the well being of our guests. We therefore only ride the motorcycles in conditions where there is full visibility ie. during daylight hours, and when vision is not impaired by heavy rain.
Motorcycles may only be ridden from sunrise to sunset.
Only in the case of late arrival may Thai Bike Voyage motorcycles be ridden, and at reduced speed to reach the next destination.
When rainfall occurs speed must be reduced to a sensible safe wet road surface handling speed based on the motorcyclists skill, until the nearest shelter is reached.
Itinerary Disclaimer
Thai bike voyage itineraries may change as we make improvements to our tours. Our brochures are updated when tour itinerarys change or the need arises. Thai Bike Voyage reserves the right to amend the tour route due to road works, weather conditions, or our new research information on routes. No refunds will be given due to any route change.
MOTORCYCLE PROTECTIVE GEAR
Thai Bike voyage strongly recommends that all protective clothing be worn.
Thai Bike Voyage provides all motorcycle protective gear.
If you require any special size clothing it would be preferable to bring the protective clothing with you.
In Thailand motorcycle helmets are compulsory, boots, protective clothing, and gloves for riders and passengers are strongly advised
MEALS AND ALCOHOL
Thai Bike Voyage provide breakfast at the hotel, normally an international buffet, and lunch at a restaurant during the day tour, normally Thai food , and international buffet. Due to popular demand by guests to arrange their own Dinners Thai Bike Voyage do not provide dinner.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us when booking so we can make the appropriate arrangements for you. The Companion vehicle always carries cool bottled water and cool refresher towels. Snacks can be purchased during stops.
Thai Bike Voyage do not provide any alcohol on Tour, and do not allow any alcohol consumption during the day while motorcycles are in use. Guests may consume alcohol in the evening when the motorcycles are not in use.
TOUR GROUP SIZE
Tour may commence with not less than 2 riders. an additional 100% must be paid for a single rider tour to commence.
PILLION PASSANGERS AND GUESTS (NON MOTORCYCLE RIDERS)
Pillion passenger on motorcycle, and guests traveling in the Companion vehicle. an additional 40% of the tour cost must be paid.
TRANSFERS
Thai Bike Voyage will collect you from the airport, hotel, or your accommodation, at the beginning of the tour. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel, accommodation, or the airport.
FUEL
All fuel is supplied by Thai Bike Voyage.
DAMAGE OR TECHNICAL FAILURES
Any damage, mechanical or electrical failure on any Thai Bike Voyage motorcycle must be reported to the tour leader immediately.
CLOTHING AND THAI SEASONS
Casual clothing is used everywhere, except when visiting temples, where short pants and skirts are not traditionally acceptable.
The 3 seasons in Thailand are Winter, Rainy season, and Summer
WINTER From November to February, the days are warm, but evenings and mornings can be cool, and a light jersey may be used.
Rainy Season- From July to October, the days temperature . Days are hot 21 to 30 deg. A rain coat is required.
Summer –From March to June Days are 33 to 38 deg. |
