Goa, Jungle & Ancient Wonders

It is the only one of our tours that starts from Goa: a 10-day loop, 8 of them riding, through the Western Ghats and Karnataka, with two great ancient sites, Badami and Hampi, then Jog Falls and the beaches of south Goa. The Spices Route circles around Kochi, between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, over 12 days. The Big Crossing links Kochi to Chennai in 13 days. Luxury Tour in Kerala covers some 388 miles (625 km) at the Accessible level.

The tour is rated Intermediate. You ride mostly on small roads, with about 5% of easy track, but the 5 to 6 hour stages follow one another day after day: you need to ride regularly and be fit. On day 8, an off-road experience is on offer, entirely optional. Some stages are far from medical help, and the support vehicle stays with the group.

About 839 miles (1,350 km) over 8 riding days, from 37 to 165 miles (60 to 265 km) per stage. The longest, from Hampi to Shimoga, crosses the Deccan plateau on easy, flowing roads. The loop around Hampi on day 5 is only 37 to 50 miles (60 to 80 km), and the final stage follows the Goa coast for 56 miles (90 km).

The Portuguese churches of Old Goa, the rock-cut temples of Badami, then Hampi, a former capital listed by UNESCO, where we spend two nights so you can ride among the temples. Next come the jungle of the Bhadra reserve, Jog Falls, Palolem beach and the clifftop fort of Cabo de Rama. Entrance fees to sites and monuments are not included.

A Royal Enfield, looked after by our mechanic, with spare parts carried in the support vehicle. Pillions are welcome at £2,190 (€2,390) each, one per motorcycle: the route is mostly on tarmac and the bags travel in the vehicle. If your height makes you hesitate, talk to your travel advisor before booking.

On riding days, an English-speaking motorcycle tour leader opens the road. Two local crew members follow: a seasoned mechanic and a driver at the wheel of the support vehicle, which carries luggage and gear. The group is capped at 10 motorcycles, 12 participants including pillions. In an emergency, our team in France answers day and night.

£2,490 (€2,690) per rider and £2,190 (€2,390) per pillion. The price covers the motorcycle, fuel, the team, hotels, full board from day 2 to day 9, breakfast on day 10 and airport transfers. You pay for flights, the visa, the international driving permit, lunch and dinner on days 1 and 10, drinks, entrance fees, tips and a €600 deposit per motorcycle. The £31 (€35) registration fee only applies to your first trip.

The season runs from November to March, in the dry months after the monsoon. Next published departures: 3 to 12 February 2027 and 1 to 10 December 2027; other dates are possible on request through your travel advisor. Sunshine is almost a given: pack breathable riding gear and a layer for the cool mornings in the Western Ghats.

The tour starts and ends in Goa. On day 1, our local team meets you at the airport and drives you to the hotel in Panaji; the rest of the day is free. Goa has two airports, Dabolim and Mopa, so send your flight details to your travel advisor. Nights are in standard or comfort hotels and guesthouses, sometimes simple. On day 10, the airport transfer fits your flight time.

You do need a visa: apply for the tourist e-Visa on the Indian government site, indianvisaonline.gov.in. GOV.UK expects your passport to run at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with 2 empty pages. To ride, British licence holders need the 1949 international driving permit as well as their licence, and it can only be bought in the UK. On an EU passport, read your own government’s advice. For the paperwork in detail, see our India documents guide; for jabs, our India health tips.