Worldwide Motorcycle Expeditions & Tours
Your Adventure Our Expertise
Hello It’s been over 20 years since our first motorcycle trip to South America, which ignited the passion for travel and biking adventure! And it’s been 15 years since our Guinness World Record for the Fastest Circumnavigation of the World by Motorcycle. Since then we have spent the years creating a global programme of amazing tours and expeditions around the world and personally riding hundreds of thousands of miles across all continents. Very few can match our experience and expertise in organising and delivering your trip of a life time. We live it, breathe it – it’s in our DNA! This is what we do and we are (probably!) the best.
If you want a two week tour in Morocco, we can do that. Five months along the Pan American Highway, you need to look no further - we’ve done it 8 times. Ride out of the Ace Café and head east for 4 months to Tokyo, it’s here and we are the only worldwide company to offer it. So, when you want to do your dream ride, why leave it to chance? You need to be with a team that has a proven track record. One with direct, on the ground expertise, year in and year out, and an extensive global network to back it up. A team headed up by people who are hands-on, passionate about each destination and involved in each and every ride. GlobeBusters is that team! We strive to deliver the best experience of any tour and will leave you wanting more. Just remember:
It’s not a holiday, it’s an adventure!
Kevin & Julia Sanders
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Expeditions Trans Americas North America North & Central America Mexico & Central America Latin America Northern Andes South America Patagonia London to Beijing London to Almaty London to Lhasa London to Tokyo Southern Africa
Start Date 19 July 2020 19 July 2020 19 July 2020 19 August 2020 19 August 2020 23 September 2020 23 September 2020 09 November 2020 19 April 2019 19 April 2019 19 April 2019 19 April 2019 05 September 2019
End Date 10 December 2020 21 August 2020 23 September 2020 23 September 2020 10 December 2020 10 November 2020 10 December 2020 10 December 2020 16 July 2019 08 June 2019 24 June 2019 13 August 2019 10 October 2019
Days 145 34 67 36 114 49 79 32 89 51 67 117 36
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13 October 2019 10 October 2019 09 July 2019 07 July 2020 23 July 2019 21 July 2020 07 October 2020 01 October 2019 29 October 2020 10 November 2020 10 February 2020 30 November 2020 10 October 2019 25 October 2019
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Adventure Tours Morocco - Atlas & Sahara
25 September 2019 28 September 2019 Iceland On Road 28 June 2019 26 June 2020 Iceland On & Off Road 12 July 2019 10 July 2020 Colombia - Andes & Caribbean 25 September 2020 Peru - Andes & Machu Picchu 16 September 2019 14 October 2020 Chile & Argentina - Atacama & Andes 29 October 2020 Patagonia - To the Ends of the Earth 24 January 2020 10 November 2020 Namibia - Windhoek to Cape Town 23 September 2019 South Africa - Garden Route 12 October 2019
NOTE ABOUT PRICING; all prices shown are based on a solo rider sharing a room. More detailed pricing can be found on our website. Brochure prices are correct at the time of print (November 2018), but are subject to change, particularly in the light of fluctuating exchange rates and any possible adverse impact of leaving the EU. Prices shown on the website at time of booking will prevail.
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Why choose us? Over the past 18 years, GlobeBusters Founder and Double Guinness World Record Holder for Global Motorcycling, Kevin Sanders, has ridden over a million miles around the planet, both independently and leading groups. His exploits have taken him down the entire length of the Americas on eight occasions, eight times across China & Central Asia, two circumnavigations of the world (one leading the longest continuous supported motorcycle expedition ever operated), the Trans-Siberian Highway, as well as numerous other rides in Africa, Australia, South East Asia and South America.
In addition to Kevin’s experience, our hand-picked Support Team all of whom are seasoned global motorcycle travellers, are perfectly placed to provide the very best of support, guaranteeing the ride of your life. To put it simply, our amassed knowledge, experience and expertise is second to none. REMEMBER! When embarking on the motorcycling adventure of a lifetime, you need to be certain that you are going with an operator who has a proven track record, established global networks and first-hand experience of the routes and regions you are riding in.
We are that team!
“The best pre and during tour information I have received in any motorbike tour that I’ve done – and I’ve done a few. I was blown away with the thoroughness and professionalism of it, and the level of research that had gone into it. Reading it made me drool to get going!” Graham & Marion Aitken
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This is what we do
Planning & Preparation: We deliver pre-trip meetings to prepare you and your bike, as well as packing lists, pre-trip guidance notes and document checklists, ensuring you are ready to go.
Ride your Own Way: We give you the freedom to self-navigate and ride your own ride. We supply a daily road book, GPS co-ordinates and GPS mapping. Alternatively, relax and follow your Motorcycle Leader.
Visas: If you need visas, we work with our specialist visa agency and have an online system for ordering exactly what you need, in advance of travel, irrespective of nationality.
Motorcycle Freight: For our Expeditions, we take care of the motorcycle freight. Just drop your bike off with our agent. Even if you are based outside the UK, we can assist.
Mechanical Breakdown or Crash Damage: For our Expeditions & Adventure Tours, we have a Support Vehicle and Driver to assist in case of on the road problems. If we can’t fix it, we will carry you and your bike to the nearest workshop and / or order parts for you.
Servicing & Tyres: On Expeditions, things wear out, so we pre-book bike servicing at main dealerships (where available) en route. We also pre-order tyres for you.
Emergency: If it’s a minor injury or illness, with quick recovery time, then we carry you and your bike in the Support Vehicle until you are ready to ride again.
Carnet de Passage: Once outside of Europe, if you need one for your motorcycle, we facilitate the process with the carnet organisation and can provide group discount rates, if you use our UK provider.
Itinerary: We provide detailed daily itineraries, with pre-booked accommodation. If something unforeseen happens, then we re-plan all hotels and new routings.
Borders: We tell you what documents you need. We know every border we use and we know the processes. We get you through.
For anything more serious, we get you to the nearest medical facility and will implement your travel insurance policy. We’ll notify any family members you’ve asked us to and we will ensure that plans are in place for your repatriation, if necessary. We assist with repatriation of your bike too.
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BORN FOR ADVENTURE T H AT ’ S W H Y.
T h e n e w T i g e r 800 a n d 12 00 X C & X r fa m i l i e s a r e h e r e . a l l b u i lT T o b e b e T T e r i n a b s o lu T e ly e v e ry way, o f f - r oa d a n d o n . Available in two flavours – the off-road biased ‘XC’ and the road-orientated ‘XR’ – the new Tiger 1200s and Tiger 800s feature the highest ever level of state-of-the-art technology on a Tiger with full-colour TFT instruments, up to six riding modes (including Off-Road Pro on the XCs) all-LED lighting, illuminated switchgear and adjustable windscreens. Both 1200 and 800 ranges also benefit from a significant engine upgrade for a more responsive Triple engine plus a host of chassis updates for enhanced rider ergonomics, increased capability and all-day comfort. The new Tiger 1200 and 800 XC & XR families – built for maximum adventure, every single day.
To find out more visit: triumphmotorcycles.co.uk
EXPEDITIONS Our Expeditions are “Once in a Lifetime” motorcycle journeys on a massive scale! This is about traversing continents or riding in the tracks of legendary routes, like the Silk Road or the Pan American Highway, and immersing yourself for months in the ultimate epic motorcycle adventure.
How does it work?
Expeditions are designed to be done on your own motorcycle* - any make is welcome, but we recommend an adventure style bike.
We organise the freight of your motorcycle (by air or sea) to the start and at the end.
A GlobeBusters Expedition Motorcycle Leader accompanies each Expedition, with a dedicated GlobeBusters Support Vehicle and Driver as back-up.
We use majority 4* or 3* hotels or if not available, the best in the area. In remote areas, this can mean homestays, family guesthouses or camping.
We give you the freedom to ride your own ride by providing GPS mapping, GPS routes and co-ordinates, as well as daily route notes to self-navigate. Alternatively, you can decide to follow our Expedition Leader.
On Expeditions, you need to be a proactive and positive team player, to use your initiative and be willing to assist in the unforeseen challenges that may arise during the journey.
Our average group size is between 10-18 riders from all over the world, some with passengers.
*Triumph Tiger 800 XC hire available for riders who do not have a suitable bike.
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Trans Americas Alaska to Argentina
Prudhoe Bay
TRANS AMERICAS “Awesome,TOThe Ultimate, Epic, Extraordinary and Life Changing”. ARGENTINA ALASKA
Not our words, but the words of our customers.
A journey of epic proportions, traversing the Pan American along the length of the Americas Continent, from the northern reaches of Alaska and Prudhoe Bay to its most southern point, Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
Anchorage
“It is over 12 years since I completed the first Trans Americas with GlobeBusters and in all of the rides I have done since, to some amazing places that one experience has never been equalled, let alone bettered. Kevin and Julia are the masters in their class of motorcycling adventure travel.” David Power, UK. Trans Americas
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Photo courtesy of Brian McCarthy, Trans Americas 2013
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Alaska, Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina 19 July – 10 December 2020
145 DAYS DURATION
24000 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
From £32,995
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Stage Three: Northern Andes (page 14)
Stage One:
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Patagonia (page 16)
Week 17: Week 18: Week 19: Week 20:
The Lake District, Chile Southern Patagonia Tierra del Fuego Argentina & Uruguay
Popular stage combinations are
Bogota
Stage 2, 3, 4 Latin America
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North & Central America From £17,995
Stage 3, 4
South America
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This expedition has 4 separate stages. Ride all four for the full Pan American experience. Or select just one stage or combine two or three stages. We are flexible.
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North America
TRANS AMERICAS ARGENTINA TO ALASKA
Stage one of Trans Americas
Anchorage, Alaska to Las Vegas, USA
Anchorage
So many miles and so little traffic, our route winds its way from the remote Arctic wilderness through the splendours of the Canadian Rockies and the iconic US National Parks to Las Vegas. HIGHLIGHTS In Alaska, you reach the uninhabited tundra past the Arctic Circle, where huge herds of caribou roam and a grizzly bear may cross your path. The back roads of the USA, across the rugged terrain that is the Continental Divide, to Yellowstone, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon on traffic free roads all the way. From the deep orange deserts of the Navajo Region to the glacier littered Icefield Parkway, the landscapes are vast.
WANT TO GO FURTHER? Combine Stage 1 with Stage 2 to create a 67 day ride from Alaska to Panama City
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OFF THE BIKE Try Alaskan Amber beer and fresh halibut at “The Bus” or sample a “Sour Toe Cocktail” at the Downtown Bar, Dawson City! See the grizzlies fishing for salmon at Fish Creek and watch Old Faithful Geyser.
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“If it’s your dream, make it happen. I’m just a working guy, if I can do it, anyone can.” Andy Varga, UK. Trans Americas
Week 1: Alaska The Last Frontier. Anchorage. The Dalton Highway, cross the Arctic Circle, and reach the most northern point by road, Prudhoe Bay.
Week 2: Canada
Week 4: USA
Alaskan Highway & The Yukon. Frontier town of Dawson City. Bear Glacier & Stewart. Hyder, Fish Creek & Salmon Glacier. Stewart Cassiar Highway.
Going to the Sun Road. Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone & Old Faithful Geyser. Cody, home of Buffalo Bill. Flaming Gorge.
Week 3: Canada
Week 5: USA
Icefields Parkway. Mount Robson. Kootenay & Jasper National Parks. Waterton National Park. Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump.
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Mexico & Central America Las Vegas, USA to Panama City
Stage two of Trans Americas Las Vegas
Mexico & Central America delivers colour and chaos, smoking volcanoes and pristine beaches, tropical jungle and pine forests, highland markets and mariachi . . . simply unforgettable. HIGHLIGHTS Ride the Pan American Highway through the small, lively and colourful countries that make up Central America, past the volcanoes of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, idyllic ocean views of the Pacific and Caribbean, the lush highlands and market towns of Guatemala, onto the cooler climes of the winding roads of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the colonial heartland of Mexico.
Panama City
“Nothing prepared me for the feeling of excitement and anticipation I felt every day pulling on my bike boots, knowing one thing for certain, that today was going to contain memories that would last a lifetime.” Mark Hailwood, UK. Trans Americas
WANT TO GO FURTHER? Combine Stage 2, with Stages 3 and 4 to create a 114 day ride from the USA to Buenos Aires
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OFF THE BIKE Visit the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal, go white water rafting or zip lining at Selva Verde, bargain at the markets of Chichicastenango, wander through the colonial town of Granada, try magnificent margaritas in Mexico, smell the incenses at the main cathedral in Zacatecas, imagine you are Indiana Jones when walking through the Mayan Ruins of Copan and Palenque!
Week 8: Guatemala
Week 6: USA & Mexico Las Vegas, Tombstone. Mexico. Copper Canyon. Pancho Villa’s stronghold of Parrall. Colonial towns of San Miguele and Zacatecas.
Week 7: Mexico Twisting roads of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Relax on the Caribbean Costa Esmeralda. Palenque Mayan Ruins. San Cristobal de la Casas.
Chichicastenango’s busy market and the forests of the Guatemala Highlands. Old cobbled streets of Antigua de Guatemala.
Week 9: Honduras & Nicaragua Mayan Ruins of Copan. Nicaragua – Colonial town of Granada. Costa Rica. Playa Hermosa and white sands of Pacific beaches. The smoking Arenal Volcano.
Week 10: Costa Rica & Panama Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast. Cross the Bridge of the Americas. Panama City & The Panama Canal. +44 (0) 3452 304015
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Stage three of
Northern Andes Trans Americas
Bogota
Bogota, Colombia to Santiago, Chile Riding the spine of the Andes at altitudes of up to 4,800m – endless traffic free twisting mountain roads with stunning vistas. Dispel the myths of Colombia - a true biking paradise, cross the Equator and explore the Andean cultures of Peru & Ecuador! HIGHLIGHTS Dispel the myths of Colombia – it’s a biking paradise, with consistently twisty roads through tropical vistas. Cross the Equator and explore the Andean cultures of Ecuador and Peru – bowler hats, llamas, coca tea and guinea pigs await. Ride the shores of Lake Titicaca, then descend to the Atacama Desert. Spectacular route of volcanos, the Valley of the Moon and shimmering salt flats over Paso de Jama.
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OFF THE BIKE Trek through the ancient Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, sample wines from the vineyards of Cafayate, take a boat out on Lake Titicaca, taste the burgers and beers at the famous biker bar – The Norton Rats in Cusco, visit the Gold Museum in Bogota or go zip lining through the coffee plantations!
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Explore Bogota. North to Villa de Leyva. Ride the Chichamocha Canyon. Mompox, on the banks of the Magdelena River. UNESCO Listed Cartagena, on the Caribbean Coast. Turn South! Andes riding to Medellin, former stomping ground of Pablo Escobar. Coffee plantations of Alcala. Popoyan.
Week 13: Ecuador
Market town of Otovalo. Cross the Equator. The capital, Quito. UNESCO Listed City of Cuenca. Loja. More twists and turns to the Peru Border.
Week 14: Peru
Cross the Sechura Desert to Piura. More desert riding to Trujillo. Chan Chan. Canyon del Pato to
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Huaraz. Andes mountain route to Hunacayo and Ayachucho. The Inca Capital, Cusco. Sacred Valley of the Incas & Fortress of Ollantaytambo. Puno and Lake Titicaca. Visit the Uros Islands.
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Week 15: Peru & Chile
The “White City”, Arequipa & El Misto Volcano. Descend to coast and Arica, Chile. Pacific Coast road to Iquique. Humberstone Ghost Town. San Pedro de Atacama & Valley of the Moon.
Week 16: Northern Argentina & Santiago Mighty Paso de Jama over the Andes to Purmamarca and mountain of Seven Colours. Vineyards of Cafayate. Cloud forests of Tafi del Valle. Pass Aconcagua. Cross Andes to Santiago.
“It was really a great trip for me. I enjoyed it such a lot. I am so thankful that you and Kevin took me along.” Brigitte Reim, Germany. Trans Americas
WANT TO GO FURTHER? Combine Stage 3 and Stage 4 to create a 79 days ride from Bogota to Buenos Aires
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Patagonia PATAGONIA
Stage four of Trans Americas
Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Riding south through pristine wilderness of the Chilean Lake District and the Carretera Austral, before reaching Tierra del Fuego to arrive at the most southern point reachable by road in the world!
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HIGHLIGHTS Resting at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a remote, but incredibly beautiful part of the world, where the terrain is pristine wilderness, the granite peaks and glaciers are monumental and the temperate cloud forest, waterfalls and lakes create a magnificent back drop for an amazing combination of paved and dirt road riding.
OFF THE BIKE Marvel at the tango dancing, taste Patagonia roast lamb or the best steaks in the world, take a horse ride with the gauchos, visit the wild penguin and sea lion colonies, sip on a velvety Argentinian Malbec, go ice trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
“Just to let you know I had the most amazing time. The trip was everything I expected and more. Absolutely delighted.” David Williment: Patagonia
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Chile, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina 9 Nov – 10 Dec 2020
32 DAYS DURATION
5000 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
Week 17: Lake District, Chile
Week 19: Tierra del Fuego
Week 18: Southern Patagonia
Week 20: Argentina & Uruguay
Salto de Laja Waterfalls. Pucon & the Seven Lakes Route. Lakeside town of Bariloche. Ruta 40 & Argentine Estancia, El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier. Torres del Paine National Park.
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Cross the Magellan Straits. Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia and the “End of the Road” in Bahia Lapataia. Ruta 3 – the Atlantic Coast Road. Peninsula Valdez and penguin colonies. Sierra de la Ventana. Montevideo. Buenos Aires & Tango!
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In conjunction with Ace Cafe London and Ace Cafe Beijing, an extraordinary ride on the legendary Silk Road through the ancient cultures and remote regions of Central Asia, leading to Everest Base Camp, Tibet and onto Beijing, China.
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Beijing
Istanbul
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Lhasa
89 DAYS DURATION
13000 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
DIFFERENT START AND END POINTS
You can start this Expedition in LONDON or ISTANBUL or ALMATY. You can depart this Expedition in: ALMATY, LHASA or BEIJING. Or add our Japan extension (page 22) and finish in Tokyo.
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MOUNT EVEREST 8,848 METRES
“The 41,000 miles I’ve travelled with GlobeBusters speaks volumes for the high regard I have for GlobeBusters. The trips are meticulously planned, briefed and researched to ensure all riders get excellent value for money and experience that ‘trip of a lifetime” Nigel Richardson, UK. Trans Am, High Andes, Silk Road
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Week 1 - 2: Europe
Depart Ace Cafe London. France, the Alps, Bavaria, Croatia - the Adriatic Coast and Dubrovnik Montenegro, Albania, Greece - Meteora and Mount Olympus.
Week 2 - 3: Turkey
Istanbul (also an Official Start Point). See the Hagi Sophia, Tokapi Palace. Cross the Bosphorus Straits. Ottoman village of Safranbolu, caves & rock formations of Cappadocia, stone heads of Mount Nemrut. Mount Ararat.
Week 4 - 5: Iran*
Tabriz & Historic Bazaar, Volcanic fort of Takht-e Soleymān, Esfahan - Meidan Emam & Royal Mosque, Tehran – Golestan Palace, Milad Tower. Caspian Sea. Gorgan. *if we are unable to travel in Iran, our route will go through Georgia & Azerbaijan and a ferry across the Caspian Sea.
Week 5: Turkmenistan
Marble white capital city of Ashgabat, cross the Karakum Desert and camping at the Darvaza Gas Crater “The Door to Hell”.
Week 6: Uzbekistan
Desert terrain to the ancient Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bhukara and Samarkand, with UNESCO listed Registan. Minarets, mosques and madrasahs abound.
Week 7: Tajikistan
Dushanbe. Dirt roads of the Pamir Highway & Wakhan Valley, on the Afghanistan border. Local capital, Khorog. 3rd Century Yamchun Fortress.
Week 8: Kyrgyzstan & Kazahkstan
Yurts at Sary Tash. Osh & Bishkek. Enter Kazakhstan to Almaty (an Official Arrival / Departure Point). Charyn Canyon. Tien Shan Mountains & Izzyk-Kul Lake Naryn.
“If you ever do one thing for yourself, make sure you book a GlobeBusters trip. You get to see the world through other peoples’ eyes and it’s a great ride. It taxes you and it resets you. Really, it should be part of every bikers dream.” Simon Payne
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Week 9 – 10: Xinjiang Province & Tibet The remote Torugart Pass into China. Kashgar & Sunday Livestock Market. Mount Kailash & Lake Manasarovar. Everest Base Camp & Rongbuk Monastery, Lhasa & Potala Palace, Temples of Jokhang and Barkhor.
Week 11 – 12: Sichuan Province & Beijing
Tibet-Sichuan Highway, Buddhist Temples of Mount Emie, Chengdu & Giant Panda Research Base, ancient walled city of Xi’an, Bell & Drum Tower & Terracotta Army. Beijing, Tian’anmen Square, the Great Wall & Forbidden City. Celebrations at Ace Cafe Beijing.
LONDON TO... ALMATY: 19 April – 8 June 2019, 51 days From £13,995 LHASA:19 April – 24 June 2019, 67 days
From £17,595
If you decide to start in Istanbul, your price is reduced by £1,000. Alternatively do your own ride across Europe & Central Asia, then meet us to cross Tibet and on to Beijing or Tokyo. Contact us for a bespoke quote for this option. If time is not on your side you can depart this expedition in Almaty, Kazakhstan or in Lhasa, Tibet. We organise the freight of your bike back to the UK from either of these points.
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ACE to ACE Expedition
Beijing to Tokyo Extension Week 1: China
Depart Beijing and head south to Penglai, legendary land of Chinese mythology and home of the Eight Immortals. Weihai Port and overnight ferry to Incheon South Korea.
Week 2: South Korea
Explore Seoul. Visit the DMZ and peer into North Korea. UNESCO Listed Hwaseong Fortress and Magoksa Temple. Mount Songnisan and Beopjusa Temple. Visit the ancient Hahoe Village. Traditional hanok overnight stay. Coastal riding and enjoy fresh crab for lunch.
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Week 3: South Korea & Japan
See the “Hand of Coextistence” in the sea at Homigot, most Eastern point on the Korean Peninsula. More beautiful coast and fishing villages. Head inland for the mountains and visit HwanSeongul Caves. Ferry from Donghae to Japan. Visit Hiroshima. Himeji Castle, one of the most beautiful in Japan.
Week 4: Japan
Kyoto – temples, gardens and shrines abound - the Golden Temple is probably the most famous! Ride past Mount Fuji and take the coastal road around the Izu Penisula. Arrive Tokyo – bikes are sea freighted back to UK and we celebrate in style!
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17 July – 13 August 2019 £11,995
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Southern Africa
Nairobi
This journey is the very essence of Africa, with natural wonders, big five wildlife and indigenous tribes . . . and the slow pace of life that says “This is Africa”. Amidst the emptiness of the Skeleton Coast, the thunder of Victoria Falls, the scent of the Zanzibar spices, watching a giraffe cross your path or playing football on the shores of Lake Malawi, Africa road will be as unpredictable, inspiring and challenging as African life itself.
OFF THE BIKE Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, stroll through old Stone Town and the spice markets of Zanzibar, game drive in Etosha National Park, river cruise down the Chobe to see wild elephant and hippo, feast on meats cooked freshly over a braai, learn the rhythms playing African drums, explore Victoria Falls, walk with the lions, taste the excellent wines of the Stellenbosch.
Week 1: Kenya & Tanzania
Arrive Nairobi. Ride out to the Equator. South to Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Crater and optional game drive.
Week 2: Tanzania
Ride past Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar, spice markets and Stone Town. Ride through Mikumi National Park. Mbeya and local coffee plantations.
Zanzibar Victoria Falls
Week 3: Malawi, Zambia & Botswana
Etosha Cape Town
Lake Malawi & Senga Bay. Zambia and the capital Lusaka. Historic colonial town of Livingstone. The Zambezi and Victoria Falls. Enter Botswana. Kasane and Chobe National Park.
Week 4: Namibia
Caprivi Strip – watch out for elephants! Damaraland. Etosha National Park. Skeleton Coast & Swakopmund. Seisreim Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon.
Week 5: South Africa
Stellenbosch wine region. Cape Agulhas. Cape of Good Hope. Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Town. Finish at V&A Waterfront.
OPTION Continue your Southern African
Expedition by adding on our South Africa Garden Route Tour. You can relax in Cape Town for a three day break and then join us to explore the Garden Route.
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Namibia in just 18 days by booking our “Namibia & South Africa” Adventure Tour (see page 38). South Africa in just 14 days by booking our “South Africa Garden Route” Adventure Tour (see page 39).
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Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa 5 September – 10 October 2019 From £11,995
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36 DAYS DURATION
6000 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
15% DIFFICULT RIDING DIFFICULTY
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“THANK YOU! Sarah and I had a superb time on the Southern Africa Expedition. Everything about the trip exceeded our expectations. We found the itinerary and route well balanced, giving us the opportunity to experience cultures of 8 countries, covering 7000 miles, whilst leaving time to ‘get up close and personal’ with the wildlife of Africa.” David Gardener: Southern Africa
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ADVENTURE TOURS Our Adventure Tours bring you some of the best roads from our major Expeditions in manageable itineraries of 12 – 21 days. So if you cannot be away for months at a time, or just want a taste of adventure travel, these are the perfect solution to bring you an unbeatable GlobeBusters experience.
How does it work? As most of our adventure tours are outside of Europe, it’s often not possible to use your own bike and so we organise motorcycle rental with our Approved Travel Partner (if you need it).
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A GlobeBusters Tour Leader accompanies each Tour, with a local Support Vehicle and Driver that will carry luggage and act as sweeper vehicle.
Our average group size is 12 riders – great for camaraderie, but you’re not lost in a crowd.
We use majority 4* hotels or good quality 3* character / family hotels, or if not available, the best in the area and we also have inclusive sight-seeing or activities.
We give you the freedom to ride your own ride by providing GPS mapping, GPS routes and co-ordinates, and highlighted hard copy maps to self-navigate. Alternatively, you can decide to follow our Tour Leader.
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25 September – 13 October 2019 From £3,195 The best of Morocco! You’ll ride to the edge of the Sahara, high into the Atlas Mountains, through the famous Todra & Dades Gorges and the twists 28 September – 10 October 2019 From £1,995 and turns of the Tizi n’Test and Tizi n’Tichka Passes, along the magnificent April 2020 dates / prices available on our website 5% Atlantic Coast, and as far south as the walled Berber town of Taroudant. 3000 1740 MODERATE We also visit the vibrant, colourful medieval cities of Marrakech, Fes and MILES MILES DISTANCE COVERED DISTANCE COVERED RIDING UNPAVED CULTURE the ancient Ait Ben Haddou, backdrop for many a Hollywood movie! FROM UK FROM SPAIN DIFFICULTY ROADS SHOCK Day 1 Depart Portsmouth. Day 2 Tordesillas Day 3 Seville Day 4 Malaga (Arrival Point) Day 5 Chefchaouen Day 6 Azrou Day 7, 8 Merzouga Day 9 Boumalne Dades Day 10, 11 Marrakech
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Taroudant Cascades D’Azoud Fes Malaga (Departure Point) Zafra Valladolid Overnight Brittany Ferries Arrive Portsmouth
“I really, really enjoyed the tour of Morocco with GlobeBusters. The level of service exceeded my expectations . . . I was impressed that you found fantastic locations and you always went a touch further than strictly necessary.” James Fawcett: Morocco
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Iceland
Iceland is an otherworldly place of fire and ice, marooned near the top of the globe, where the mighty forces of nature have created a volatile playground, perfect for a unique adventure riding experience. Glaciers, lava fields, volcanoes, tundra, geysers, hot springs, waterfalls and fjords form the pristine wilderness landscape, as we explore this island on isolated roadways and stunning coastal routes. HIGHLIGHTS
Iceland’s Capital, Reykjavik - see the settler building architecture and experience the vibrant downtown bars and restaurants. Ride by Iceland’s geothermal pipeline, an amazing achievement with over 85% percent of houses in Iceland being heated with geothermal energy. Ride past the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull, used by Game of Thrones as a “Beyond the Wall” setting!
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On Road Tour From £3,995*
28 June – 09 July 2019 26 June – 07 July 2020
On & Off Road Tour From £3,995* *(inc bike freight from UK)
12 July – 23 July 2019 10 July – 21 July 2020
1700 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
ON ROAD TOUR
10% gravel
EASY RIDING DIFFICULTY
ON & OFF ROAD TOUR
50% gravel
UNPAVED ROADS
Cross the spot where the Eurasian and North American Tectonic plates meet in Iceland, literally tearing the island in half at the rate of one centimetre per year. You’ll see some of Europe’s most spectacular waterfalls, including Gollfoss, Dettifoss, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss and can ride to within 5 minutes walk of the face of Svinafellsjokull Glacier. Westfjords, the most remote and isolated part of Iceland, where we ride deserted and twisty roads along the fjords. Go native with Icelandic cuisine – if fermented shark sounds too extreme, sample smoked puffin, with a shot of Brennivin, an Icelandic Schnapps!
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Beyond the Wall On Road Tour Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Reykjavik Haukadalur Kalfafel Fáskrúðsfjörður Lake Myvatn Akureyri Laugarbakki Heydalur Patreksfjordur Gilsbakki Reykjavik Fly Home
Arctic Desert On & Off Road Tour Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Reykjavik Skogar Hofn Hallormsstadur Brekka Akureyri Fludir Heydalur Patreksfjordur Stykkisholmur Reykjavik Fly home
“We have just returned from your amazing tour of Iceland. We had a great time with some phenomenal riding through the most dramatic scenery and really felt that we saw a wide cross section of what Iceland has to offer. Dom & Peter were great hosts, allowing us to tap into their considerable knowledge and experience throughout.” Julian Fox: Iceland
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Colombia - Andes & Caribbean Colombia is back on the map! Delivering ten foot-peg scraping bends per minute through magnificent lush forests, mountains and valleys, everyone we have ever taken here has been staggered by this incredibly beautiful and friendly country. The only danger is wanting to stay!
25 September – 07 October 2020 From £4,395 (inc. bike hire)
1400 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
5% MODERATE RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
HIGHLIGHTS
Kick off your tour by mingling with the locals at the BBC! The Bogota Beer Company, of course, and delivering the best micro-brewery beers in the capital! The rugged Colombian highlands, linking a glut of small perfectly preserved colonial towns, Barichara & Villa de Leyva. The spectacular Chichamocha Canyon, with its swooping bends, and stunning views of the sheer cliff faces. Incredible twisting mountain roads to the terraced valleys of the Zona Cafetera, where half of Colombia’s coffee is produced.
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Notorious Medellín, former stomping ground of drug lord, Pablo Escobar, now exudes wealth & culture. Head to the huge cobbled plaza of Villa de Leyva and gaze over the terracotta tiled roofs, whilst enjoying lunch at La Terraza. With just the right mix of sun, sand, and colonial charm, exploring Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrive Bogota Bogota Villa de Leyva Bucaramanga Mompox Cartagena Cartagena Monteria Medellin Medellin Alcala Popoyan Depart Popoyan
Main photo courtesy of Alex Seger.
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Peru - Andes & Machu Picchu Peru is famed for its charming colonial highland towns, soaring snow-capped mountains, a 2,000-mile Pacific coastline, and, of course, Machu Picchu. This is an extraordinary journey experiencing desert landscapes, high altiplano and remote Andean mountain roads through the heart of the Inca Empire.
16 September – 01 October 2019 14 October – 29 October 2020 From £6,695 (inc. bike hire)
1555 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
5% MODERATE RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
HIGHLIGHTS
Nasca, home to the mysterious Nasca Lines in the desert, ancient aqueducts and the ruins of Cahuachi. Ride the breath-taking cliff-clinging unpaved “Road of Death” from La Paz to Corioco (Optional). Taste a Peruvian “pisco sour” cocktail, watching the sunset over El Misti Volcano in Arequipa. The ancient Inca capital, Cusco and it’s Inca stonework.
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Arica Moquegua Arequipa Nasca Chalhuanca Ollantaytambo Cusco Puno Copacabana La Paz Arica Fly home
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Visit the iconic Machu Picchu, deep in the Andean Mountains (visit included). Ride the Sacred Valley of the Incas onto the famous market town of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Take a boat out on Lake Titicaca and see the floating reed Islands of Uros (visit included).
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“I have no hesitation in recommending GlobeBusters. The trip was very diverse . . . a combination of spectacular views, towns, and some great and unique experiences.” Dave Kirby: Peru
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Chile & Argentina - Atacama & Andes You could be riding on another planet – how about the Valley of Moon! Northern Chile and Argentina is a region of astonishing contracts – sand dunes, ghost towns, smoking volcanoes, shimmering white salt flats, mountain passes of 4200m in the sky, cloud forests & butterflies, flamingos, vineyards a plenty – and you have the roads to yourself!
29 October – 10 November 2020 From £4,995 (inc. bike hire)
1995 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
5% MODERATE RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
HIGHLIGHTS
Spectacular Pacific Coast road sandwiched between sheer cliffs and the ocean – take a tour around the mining ghost town at Humberstone. Ride the Valley of the Moon at sunset, with a superb view of Lincancabur volcano. Awesome route over the 4,200m Paso de Jama into Argentina – try riding on the salt flats of Salinas Grandes. Magnificent views of the Mountain of Seven Colours and ride the UNESCO Listed Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Winetasting at Etchart Vineyards in Cafayate, Calchaquí Valley, home to some of the highest altitude vineyards – our favourite is Torrontes! The twisting road of Cuesta de Miranda, through rugged cliffs and intense red rocky outcrops to the Garganta del Diablo (The Devils Throat)! South America’s highest mountain, Aconcagua and the Cristo Redentor Pass, with stunning switchbacks descending to Santiago.
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Arica Iquique San Pedro de Atacama Day 5 Purmamarca Day 6, 7 Cafayate Day 8 Catamarca Day 9 Villa Union Day 10 Uspallata Day 11, 12 Santiago Day 13 Depart Santiago
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Patagonia To the Ends of the Earth Patagonia must have been created for the adventure bike rider! Covering the south of Chile & Argentina, its landscapes are remote, windswept and pristine wilderness awaits you. Jagged mountain peaks, blue-white glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and deep blue lakes mark your journey.
2750 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
25% DIFFICULT RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
HIGHLIGHTS
Volcanic landscapes, lakes and waterfalls of the Chilean Lake District. Siete Lagos Route, Lake Nahuelhuapi & picturesque San Carlos de Bariloche. Carretera Austral through pristine wilderness and stay in log cabins on Rio Baker. Ruta 40, with a stay on a working estancia and tuck into Patagonian lamb roasted over an open fire.
“I would like to thank you and Kevin for the fantastic experience in Patagonia . . . . it certainly exceeded all expectations. The tour has left me with a strong desire to do more travelling, some fantastic photos, great memories and new friends.” Andy Clark
El Calafate and a ride to the awesome Perito Moreno Glacier, the largest glacier in South America (entrance fee included). A stunning ride through the mighty granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park (entrance fee included). Look out for rhea and guanaco! Cross the Magellan Straits by small ferry to the Island of Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia, “Fin del Mundo” (“End of the Earth”) - the end of the road in Bahia Lapataia, Tierra del Fuego National Park (entrance fee included).
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24 January –10 February 2020 10 November – 30 November 2020 From £6,895 (inc. bike hire)
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Osorno Villarica San Carlos de Bariloche Futaleufu Coyhaique Puerto Bertrand Estancia Angostura El Calafate Puerto Natales Cerro Sombrero Ushuaia Lago Blanco Punta Arenas Fly Home
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! Namibia – Windhoek to Cape Town ! Huge blue skies, gravel roads into endless horizons, spectacular desert, remote game lodges, classic dunescapes, a harsh but beautiful coastline and the shimmering salt pan and water holes of Etosha National Park this incredible ride delivers traffic free roads through one of the world’s least populated regions.
2700 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
40% DIFFICULT RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
Highlights
Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuaries and home to dazzling display of wildlife at the waterholes (Game Drive included). Ride to the world’s second largest canyon Fish River Canyon. Sossusvlei - with warm tints of apricot, orange, red and maroon, these sand dunes offer an abstract beauty unseen anywhere else in the world. Eat meat fresh from a delicious braai (barbecue), whilst watching an African sunset from our safari lodge veranda.
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Lively beach town of Swakopmund, with heavy German influence – pumpernickel & Bavarian beer is easily found! The South Atlantic and the vast and empty Skeleton Coast, where countless shipwrecks litter the shoreline. Relax at one of South Africa’s Wine Lodges, where wine tasting is a must. Pinotage, anyone? Reaching the furthest point south in Africa - Cape Agulhas before heading to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Town.
Fly into Windhoek Etosha National Park Mopane Swakopmund Sossusvlei Aus Canyon Roadhouse Upington Calvinia Stellenbosch Arniston Cape Town Fly from Cape Town
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23 September – 10 October 2019 From £6,995 (inc. bike hire)
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South Africa Garden Route The Garden Route is one of the top ten of coastal routes in the world and is simply stunning. Combine that with some optional easy gravel roads, great game drives to spot wildlife, classic champagne sundowners and high quality lodges, and riding to the very southern tip of Africa, this is a must-do ride!
12 October – 25 October 2019 From £4,395 (inc. bike hire)
2000 MILES DISTANCE COVERED
25% MODERATE RIDING DIFFICULTY
UNPAVED ROADS
Highlights
Cape of Good Hope, riding along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive. Get up close to ostriches at Ostrich Farm in Oudtshoorn (optional). Perfect mountain dirt roads on the ride into “De Hel.” Elephants, cheetah, buffalo, black rhino at Addo Elephant National Park (drive included).
Sunset game drive at our Private Game Reserve, near Graaff-Reinet (drive included). Ride to the southernmost point of Africa - Cape Agulhas! More breath-taking coastal riding between Betty’s Bay and Gordon’s Bay.
“The trip to Africa was perfect organized and perfect led. All the team was really professional and - what is also very important – with the right level of humour, which gave me so much fun, on top of feeling secure. The accommodation was a surprise - I didn’t expect that it would be so good – even luxury!” Robert Czerucki, Poland
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Arrive Cape Town Robertson Prince Albert Oudtshoorn Addo Elephant Park Graff-Reinet Wilderness Arniston Stellenbosch Cape Town Depart Cape Town
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