DEPOSITS:
To reserve a space on the tour, a deposit of $800 is required. 

PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

• Payments shall be made in USD. 
• All cancellations must be received in writing.
• Cancellations received less than 60 days from date of tour departure will be subject to the following forfeiture of tour cost:
  • Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure will be subject to full forfeiture of the tour deposit
  • Cancellations between 30-59 days prior to departure will be subject to forfeiture of 50% of the tour cost.
  • Cancellations less than 30 days before the tour departure date are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the tour cost.
• If one must cancel, one is welcome to find a replacement for one's space on the tour. In this event the cancelling party will be subject to forfeiture only of 50% of the deposit as an administrative fee. Additional fees may apply as a result of supplier generated costs related to substitution.  
• Himalayan Moto Tours reserves the right to cancel any tour up to two weeks prior to the start date if a sufficient number of participants is not reached. IN THIS CASE, the customer will be notified forthwith and payment will be refunded.  (In case of war, acts of terror or natural disasters Himalayan Moto Tours will not hold financial responsibility for lost travel.)

AIRFARE ARRANGEMENTS: 

• International Airfare is not included in the price of the tour and it is the responsibility of the participant to make all travel arrangements to the departure city. Contact your Himalayan motorcycle Tours agents for assistance. Notice of confirmed travel arrangements must be received no later than 30 days prior to tour departure so that we can make the proper arrangements to meet you.

INSURANCE:

• All participants must have travel insurance providing coverage in the event of trip cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation such as helicopter rescue, and loss or damage to baggage or personal effects, including motorcycle rider coverage in Asia.

PASSPORT AND VISA:

• All participants must hold a valid passport not less than 6 months from expiration. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain the necessary visas concerning the tour route, and it’s best to obtain these visas in your home country. Visa requirements are different for each tour and are included in the tour’s specific itinerary.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A thorough medical check-up is recommended before your departure. Inoculations against typhoid, polio, tetanus, meningitis, rabies and hepatitis A/B are strongly recommended. Consult your doctor or travel clinic for further recommendations.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• A limited number of single rooms/tents are available at extra cost, on a first come, first served basis. if you prefer single accommodations, check the single occupancy box on the registration form.

AGE:

• Minimum rider age is 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent and prior approval from Himalayan Moto Tours is granted. Maximum age is 65, unless prior approval is made, and a doctor’s evaluation is included with the application.

RIDING EXPERIENCE:

• All applicants for tours offered by Himalayan Moto Tours should have a minimum of 5,000 mile riding experience. For some tours, riders should have some off-road experience. Each tour’s difficulty level and required level of experience is listed on the tour page and included in the tour itinerary. It is the responsibility of the participant to meet the tour experience requirements.

PILLION RIDERS:

• Applications for pillion riders will be accepted for most tours. Please note that we also have support vehicles to ride in when the going gets tough or the backside bruised.

RIDING STYLE:

• All motorcycle tours operated by Himalayan Moto Tours are guided tours, with a group leader provided. Most touring will be together with the leader for leader for safety reasons, and to facilitate tours changes and lunch/camp sites. Group members must follow the leader’s individual requirements.

A WORD OF CAUTION:

• Motorcycling in the High Roads of the Himalaya is surely one of the best ways to experience the region’s rich cultures, people, and unequaled scenery. At the same time, motorcycling has its dangers, especially on narrow mountain roads with unpredictable traffic and quick changing weather conditions. Some the tours offered by Himalayan Moto Tours are better termed “motorcycle expeditions,” and should be undertaken by fit, experienced riders with an open mind for road conditions and different rules of the road.

MOTORCYCLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT:

• A safety deposit of USD $500 is required prior to tour departure and we be refunded upon return of the undamaged motorcycle. While Himalayan Moto Tours makes every effort to supply a back up motorcycle and/or spares in the event of mechanical breakdown, Himalayan Moto Tours is not obligated to replace a damaged motorcycle.

TOUR EXTENSIONS:

• If you would like to extend your tour, either before or after the scheduled tour departure, please notify our agent. Himalayan Moto tours can custom design any extensions arrangements you wish, anywhere in Asia. Please give indication of your extension ideas, or we can recommend some exciting extension itineraries for you.