Testimonials

My first trip and it was…

Bengt

The Trans-Himalayan

My first trip and it was great fun

Overall the trip was excellent. I…

Stephen

The Trans-Himalayan

Overall the trip was excellent. I joined because I wanted a proper adventure, I love seeing new places on the back of a motorbike, and I have wanted to visit the Himalayas for a long time. It delivered on all of these in a big way. The bike reliability comments are main negative that I would highlight, but I do realise that these bikes take a hammering on these trips, and the mechanic did a good job. There were just times where it felt like the bikes were adding to the difficulties at some of the toughest moments, and I know others had bigger problems that I did (front suspension failure being one that springs to mind).

found Vintage Rides to be a…

David

From Bali to Java on the Volcanoes Trail

found Vintage Rides to be a very professsional company and will keep coming back.

The group has decided to draft…

Christopher

The Trans-Himalayan

The group has decided to draft a letter, we will send it in the coming weeks

Cut the ride times down to…

Thomas James

The Trans-Himalayan

Cut the ride times down to 6 hrs a day on demanding tours so you can see more and rest up between days as most of us were in bed straight after dinner.

Only one bit of advice missing…

Jonathan

Ladakh Essentials

Only one bit of advice missing 'Altitude sickness ' Do not remember been told or advised to bring tablets??

Firstly, a well organised trip and…

Robert

Oases and Peaks at World’s End

Firstly, a well organised trip and everything went to plan, so very well done to VR for that :-) Luggage - I read the travel guide from VR and purchased a duffle bag especially for the trip. I was annoyed then that 9 others in the group had luggage from hard case suitcases and hard cased carry on to wheeled duffle bags (both of which I already had). No penalty for them breaking the rules? Our soft bags mostly ended up under their hard luggage on the bus - not fair. Language - With the best will in the world, mixing 3 non French speaking with 9 French speaking just doesn't work. We just didn't know what was being said and it led to segmentation within the group. This was disappointing as it meant we struggled to make friends or casual conversation with most of the group. Videos/photos - I expected that VR would put a video together of our ride, I was disappointed when I realised any videos were up to us. I would have been prepared to pay for such a video/album. We didn't do enough group photos.

Our trip was amazing just because…

Carmen-Ileana

On the Trail of Genghis Khan

Our trip was amazing just because I have never thought to be part of Nomads life. spending everyday in a different way with everyone was incredible. The land, the nature, sleeping in the Mongolian yurt and go peeing outside during the night was very special!!! I keep with me all the beautiful smiles for my art work and my heart. next time make sure that the people brings a jacket for the evening (it was cold); thank you so much.

Oases and Peaks at World’s End

Ulf

Oases and Peaks at World’s End

The only issue is possibly improving…

David

The Trans-Himalayan

The only issue is possibly improving the quality of the bikes. They did not perform as well as the hired bikes out of Leh.