The world as never seen before on expeditions from the back of a motorcycle
Sometimes, you find yourself in the middle of nowhere; and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.” The famous biker quote resonates well with motorcycling fans as it embodies the true spirit of two-wheeled adventures. Whether you’re a bike fan or aficionado, or a seasoned rider, rest assured the globe offers numerous routes to cater for both man and machine. If you’re angling for a ride to remember on your next vacation, here are some choice biking trips you can take.
Adventure in Sri Lanka
One of the hottest destinations of 2016 – Sri Lanka – can be explored on a classic Royal Enfield motorbike this August, with adventure travellers eligible to join Extreme Bike Tours' ride across the tear-shaped island. The guided 1,450km ride is for both licensed riders and non-experienced pillion passengers seeking the thrill of motor biking in mystical Sri Lanka with its vast jungles, tea plantations, ancient ruins and palm-fringed beaches. The personalised, 13-day tour starts in Galle in south-eastern Sri Lanka on August 6, 2016, and returns to the beachside city on August 18. Riders stay each night in deluxe, hand-picked hotels, often next to beaches, with the itinerary taking in Sri Lanka's beautiful Buddhist temples, famous tea plantations, misty rainforests, tropical beaches, colonial-era architecture, abundant wildlife and ruins of ancient civilisations. www.extremebiketours.com
Road Wild With Kawasaki
Whether you’re an off-road junkie, a road nut or an on-track warrior, one of the Kawasaki partners – like DragonMoto Tours – has got something for you. The riding outfit offers a wide choice of tours in the UK, Ireland and Europe to choose from. They take care of accommodation, Eurotunnel and StenaLine bookings where applicable, and can either ride with you all the way, provide you with maps and meet you part way through the trip, or meet you half way. You don’t have to have the gear – or the bike – as DragonMoto will take care of your automobile needs along with furnishing you with inside information such as the best roads, rest stops, sights and interesting places along the route. www.dragonmototours.com
Ride Malaysia
With varied terrain, picturesque views, coastal roads and sweeping corners, Malaysia stands as one of the best Asian countries to explore by motorcycle. Recognising the potential the country has a riding destination, bike enthusiast, Ride Malaysia, has put together a number of tailor-made motorcycling adventures. With routes that take riders from a bustling metropolis to a peaceful, laidback countryside, right on to one of the many pristine beaches on the east coast, each motorcycle tour leaves visitors with a true sense of the country and its people. The outfit offers self-guided as well as guided tours along with motorcycle rentals. www.ridemalaysia.com.my
Roadscapes In Middle Earth
New Zealand is a natural paradise and it’s also the best country in the southern hemisphere for a biking adventure. Paradise Motorcycling Tours, the only New Zealand-based Certified BMW Motorrad Travel Partner, curates special road trips that take visitors through some of the country’s most stunning routes. Based in both Auckland and Christchurch, the company caters to either fully guided motorcycle tours or self-guided GPS motorbike adventures with a wide variety of options that suit different budgets. The company also offers bike rentals with BMW, Triumph and Can-Am Spyders among their fleet for discerning bikers. www.paradisemotorcycletours.co.nz
