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It was an incredible experience, at…

08 November 2024

edouard

Raid in Andean Land
I had an incredible experience, with incredible landscapes, vastness, animals at every turn... I had a fabulous time with my family (father and brother)! Many thanks to Simon and Nico, and to all the Vintage Rides teams! The only downside of the trip was that some members of the group didn't have the level of physical fitness required for the trip.
Vintage Rides' response

Nous te remercions pour ton retour Edouard. Nous sommes enchantés que tu aies pleinement savouré ton périple à moto en Argentine ! Nous espérons te retrouver bientôt pour une nouvelle expédition sur les routes. Alexane, Orlane, Magalie et Astrid.

Great trip to Bhutan;

08 November 2024

Guillaume

The Dragon Kingdom
A very high quality trip to Bhutan. It's a magnificent country that the proposed route covers very well. Vintage Rides' local organization is very good, everything runs very smoothly and the motorcycle/mechanical aspects are very well managed. One point for improvement would be to leave the main road that crosses the country from west to east more often, perhaps for a detour to the north / the peaks, which could have brought more variety to the route. Another point for improvement is the dubious management of the end of our stay and our return to Paro. The proposed itinerary made no provision for dealing with possible weather difficulties on departure from Yonphula airport, which locals know to be unreliable (planes only land there with perfect visibility). We found ourselves in this situation. Without asking our opinion, the organization chose to make us cross the country by car overnight. This meant over 500km of mountain roads at 30-40km/h, with drivers falling asleep at the wheel (the Bhutanese make this journey in two days, they told us at the outset that it wasn't possible), fog, heavy rain and landslides (members of our group walked in front of the cars to clear rocks that had just fallen onto the road). A mind-boggling and unacceptable level of danger that seems to be explained only by vintage rides' desire to preserve its margin (we would logically have missed our return to Delhi) at the expense of participants' safety. As a young father, I can't accept finding myself in this situation through the fault of others, and can't recommend traveling with Vintage Rides. On the other hand, if you're old, your children are independent and you're looking for adventure/potentially dying in unusual circumstances, then Vintage Rides is for you!

Very nice trip to Madhya Pradesh…

08 November 2024

Jean-Pascal

Luxury Tour in Madhya Pradesh
A wonderful trip to Madhya Pradesh, which has retained its authenticity. The extension to VANARASI is a must.
Vintage Rides' response

Merci pour ton retour Jean-Pascal ! Le Madhya Pradesh, avec son authenticité intacte, c’est une vraie pépite, pas vrai ? Et on ne peut qu’être d’accord pour Varanasi : une immersion unique et intense qu’il faut vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie. Prêt pour une prochaine virée ? On t’attend pour une nouvelle aventure hors du commun ! L’équipe Vintage Rides

A trip that lived up to my expectations;

08 November 2024

CHRISTOPHE

The Wonders of the Atlas Mountains
A trip that lived up to my expectations, even if we had to abandon part of the Atlas due to severe weather conditions. But at that point, John M'Baye, our truly exceptional guide, and the Vintage Rides team bounced back quickly to offer us new options (routes, accommodation, scenery, activities) that satisfied the whole group. A very friendly group atmosphere, with entertainment shared between the riders and our guide. Well-chosen places and people. Surprisingly pleasant little bikes. A technically very accessible mini-adventure where you learn a lot.

Great trip to Bhutan;

08 November 2024

Guillaume

The Dragon Kingdom
A very high quality trip to Bhutan. It's a magnificent country that the proposed route covers very well. Vintage Rides' local organization is very good, everything runs very smoothly and the motorcycle/mechanical aspects are very well managed. One point for improvement would be to leave the main road that crosses the country from west to east more often, perhaps for a detour to the north / the peaks, which could have brought more variety to the route. Another point for improvement is the dubious management of the end of our stay and our return to Paro. The proposed itinerary made no provision for dealing with possible weather difficulties on departure from Yonphula airport, which locals know to be unreliable (planes only land there with perfect visibility). We found ourselves in this situation. Without asking our opinion, the organization chose to make us cross the country by car overnight. This meant over 500km of mountain roads at 30-40km/h, with drivers falling asleep at the wheel (the Bhutanese make this journey in two days, they told us at the outset that it wasn't possible), fog, heavy rain and landslides (members of our group walked in front of the cars to clear rocks that had just fallen onto the road). A mind-boggling and unacceptable level of danger that seems to be explained only by vintage rides' desire to preserve its margin (we would logically have missed our return to Delhi) at the expense of participants' safety. As a young father, I can't accept finding myself in this situation through the fault of others, and can't recommend traveling with Vintage Rides. On the other hand, if you're old, your children are independent and you're looking for adventure/potentially dying in unusual circumstances, then Vintage Rides is for you!
Vintage Rides' response

Merci, Guillaume, pour votre retour détaillé concernant votre voyage au Bhoutan. Nous avons bien pris note de votre commentaire notamment sur la partie difficile de la fin du voyage. Comme expliqué par Alice lors de votre débrief téléphonique, le circuit initial avait dû être modifié en raison des problématiques de frontières. Malheureusement, ces ajustements ont engendré des contraintes logistiques mais sachez que votre itinéraire était donc déjà un plan de secours. Nous reconnaissons pleinement que la traversée nocturne en voiture, dans des conditions météorologiques défavorables, a été perçue comme un risque par certains membres de votre groupe. Nous aurions dû mieux anticiper et communiquer sur ce point. Après avoir pris en compte vos remarques et échangé de nouveau avec nos partenaires locaux et avec Guillaume, nous avons décidé de réévaluer notre proposition de dédommagement. Le retour à Paro a été vécu de manière très différente par chacun d'entre vous, et nous entendons que pour certains le niveau de stress engendré ait été très élevé compte tenu des circonstances de voyage difficiles. Nous avons décidé de rembourser l'équivalent de la journée perdue sur le programme, à savoir 500€ par personne, sous forme d'avoir ou de remboursement. Toute l'équipe a fait le maximum d'efforts (notamment financiers) pour vous permettre de faire ce voyage malgré les imprévus survenus avant et pendant le voyage. Malgré tout, nous avons noté les points d'amélioration nécessaires en termes de communication de la part de l'équipe, et nous nous engageons à les appliquer pour améliorer l'expérience de nos futurs voyageurs. Nous espérons que cette démarche témoigne de notre engagement à améliorer constamment nos services et qu’elle saura atténuer les désagréments vécus. Nous restons bien entendu à votre disposition pour toute question supplémentaire ou pour vous accompagner dans le processus de remboursement. Merci encore d’avoir partagé votre expérience, qui nous aide à progresser. Nous sommes contents que le reste du voyage se soit tout de même bien déroulé et espérons avoir l’occasion de regagner votre confiance à l’avenir et de vous faire découvrir de nouveaux horizons dans des conditions à la hauteur de vos attentes. Avec toutes nos excuses et nos salutations les plus sincères, L’équipe Vintage Rides

Chic and charming in Madhya Pradesh

07 November 2024

Daniele

Luxury Tour in Madhya Pradesh

Chic and charming in Madhya Pradesh

07 November 2024

ROGER

Luxury Tour in Madhya Pradesh

Chic and charming in Madhya Pradesh

07 November 2024

Daniele

Luxury Tour in Madhya Pradesh

Greatest trip I’ve ever taken. Johann…

07 November 2024

Roger

An adventure tour across Maasai lands
Greatest trip I've ever taken. Johann made the trip memorable. The videos he put together will let me relive it for a lifetime.
Vintage Rides' response

Thank you for your review Roger ! We're really pleased to see that you loved your experience and that our teams were able to meet your expectations. See you on the road! Alexane, Orlane, Magalie and Astrid.

Our experience with vintage rides has…

07 November 2024

Christopher

Raid in Andean Land
Our experience with vintage rides has inspired us to explore new terrains and cultures around the world that we’d previously thought were beyond our reach. It’s been a truly life changing adventure they we’ll never forget.
Vintage Rides' response

Thank you for your review, Christopher ! We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip in this great country of Argentina with Vintage Rides. Alexane, Orlane, Magalie and Astrid.

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