Organization
                    
Motoverse specializes in organizing motorcycle tours across some of the most captivating destinations in Asia and Africa. Powered by Kauntei Tours India and Dragon Trails Adventure Travels, we bring decades of experience in handling all aspects of motorbike travel, from providing well-maintained motorcycles, skilled mechanics, backup crew, and experienced road captains to arranging comfortable accommodations, sightseeing, and complete ground support. Since 1996, we have proudly served as ground operators for international motorcycle tour companies, ensuring seamless, adventurous journeys through diverse terrains and cultures.

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Our motorcycle trips

The goal of every adventure and culture trip is primarily to see and experience the country on the most suitable vehicle: a motorcycle. A motorcycle allows us to reach areas inaccessible to other visitors, while simultaneously offering ultimate personal freedom. Thanks to our extensive knowledge and experience in these countries, we can show you the best the country has to offer and, above all, let you experience it on a motorcycle. Sometimes on asphalt, sometimes on rocks, sand, or mud. But always through fantastic scenery.                   
 

Difficulty of the trips:
Various factors play a role in determining the difficulty of the trip. These can include altitude, climate, and distances. But it's usually determined by the number of unpaved roads. We don't aim to ride off-road as much as possible. However, we don't avoid them either; after all, it's a large part of the adventure. We strive for a good balance between paved and unpaved roads, and we also ensure plenty of variety between the individual roads. We do want to keep the trips accessible to everyone, so off-road experience isn't required for most trips. And it's not at all important how fast or how well you drive these sections. Each trip's details indicate how many unpaved roads you can expect. Some off-road experience is recommended for some trips. For this, you can, for example, take our basic off-road training.
 

The itinerary and routes:
The itinerary is generally predetermined. Hotels are booked in advance, and we've scouted the route. We try to plan for a rest day every four days. These days always offer something to do, such as a day trip, a market, a hike, or a boat trip. Sometimes, new routes suddenly become possible, or the adventurous path suddenly becomes paved. The tour guide will sometimes suggest trying a new route. These days will, of course, be extra adventurous.

The Group Composition
A Motoverse group consists of five parts:
Motorcycling Participants:
To maximize flexibility, we travel in small groups. This is also advantageous in remote areas where limited accommodations are not always geared towards tourists. The minimum number of motorcycling participants is 8 and the maximum is limited to 12. For off-road trips, the minimum is 6 and the maximum is 8.
 

Duo Passengers:
A duo passenger books the trip together with a motorcyclist and generally sits on the back of their motorcycle for the entire trip. The number of seats for duo passengers is limited because riding on the back is not possible in difficult conditions, and the duo passenger will sit in the support vehicle. The support vehicle can accommodate a maximum of two, but sometimes only one.
 

Support vehicle:
The support vehicle is usually a 4x4 jeep and drives behind the group at all times; no one is allowed to drive behind the support vehicle. The support vehicle transports your luggage, giving you complete freedom while riding and only needing to carry a small daypack. There is always a free seat in the unlikely event that a rider is unable to continue. This can happen, for example, if a technical problem with the motorcycle cannot be resolved on-site. In that case, the motorcycle can continue its journey on the roof rack.
 

The Mechanic:
The mechanic is a local resident and works for the motorcycle rental company or, in some cases, is a personal contact of Motoverse. They travel in the support vehicle with a large bag of spare parts and tools and can carry out on-site repairs to the motorcycles. Every day after arriving at the hotel, they check and maintain the motorcycles and repair any repairs that weren't immediately possible or necessary along the way.
 

Tour guides:
An English-speaking tour guide is a given. Motoverse' tour guides have all earned their stripes in the adventure and motorcycle travel world. They know the area, the routes, the hotels, the best places to stop, and have extensive experience in the country. But above all, we are there to ensure the entire trip runs smoothly. Usually, and especially during the first few days, the tour guide leads the way.
 

On the road:
In principle, we'll stay together as a group, with the support vehicle in the last position. This doesn't mean you'll drive the route in convoy for the entire trip. Some will drive faster than others, and others will stop more frequently for photos. In busy traffic, the tour leader will definitely drive ahead. On quiet days with few turns, you'll have much more freedom. You'll drive at your own pace, but with clear agreements. These will usually involve stopping at every junction and village to regroup. Depending on the destination and the tour leader, you can, of course, expect all sorts of variations. If you want to drive ahead or stay longer at a certain location, this is only possible after proper arrangements have been made. However, it's not possible to individually change routes entirely.
 

Free time:
The Motoverse travel principle means not only a great deal of freedom through the motorcycling, but also during the journey. After arriving in a place, you're free to go, stop, and eat wherever you like. Whether you want to ride a bit out of the village, take a walk, grab a bite to eat with locals who've invited you, or play billiards with the local kids, that's certainly possible. Just make sure you're back at the agreed-upon departure time. In practice, the tour leader will always make sure there's something to eat somewhere or suggest a nice restaurant. If you have other plans, that's no problem.
 

Hotels:
There's limited hotel selection along the way. This doesn't mean all hotels are bad. With a few exceptions, all hotel rooms have a private toilet and bathroom with running water. When there is a choice, we always look for hotels with authentic character or added value through beautiful views or pleasant rooms. The room allocation is based on double occupancy, so you'll share a room with another participant.
 

Motorcycles:
Motorcycles are rented locally in the country. The make and type vary by country and are subject to local restrictions and regulations. More information about motorcycles in each country is provided with the specific tour on this website.
 

Luggage:
Your luggage will be transported by jeep along the way. However, it's still recommended to keep it as light as possible. Ten kilos is very difficult to achieve, but it's still a good guideline. In addition to your large backpack, it's helpful to bring a smaller one that you can carry with you along the way. This can hold items you might need for the day, such as a camera and water bottle.
 

Excursions:
Motoverse strives to offer as much variety and diversity as possible in its program. For example, several excursions are organized on every trip. These can include trekking, boat trips, elephant rides, or whitewater rafting. Everything depends on the country and the available options. Excursions are pre-arranged, optional, and generally not included in the price. So, if you don't feel like hiking, riding on elephant backs, or have other plans, that's no problem, and you won't contribute to the cost of the excursion.
 

Traffic:
Traffic rules aren't as strictly enforced at our destinations as you might expect. Usually, the largest vehicle has the most rights. The greatest danger on the roads is crossing animals and other road users. Chickens and dogs, in particular, try to cross the road at the last minute. Local drivers don't receive the thorough driver training we consider normal here. This can sometimes lead to dangerous driving. But safety is paramount, of course. First and foremost, we avoid the main roads as much as possible; the smaller roads are much more fun to drive. Secondly, we'll take plenty of time in the destination city to practice and get used to the new traffic conditions.
 

Unforeseen circumstances:
The routes we follow are chosen for their location and beautiful surroundings. However, deviating from the pre-planned route is not uncommon. New areas may be newly opened or new roads may be constructed. We always try to visit areas that no other tour operator can offer. Motorcycles can reach places inaccessible to tourist buses. However, the roads are not always reliable, and the weather can also defy all forecasts. These circumstances can make following the planned route impossible and force you to find an alternative route. The road network in our destinations is not comparable to Europe, road workers are not on hand, and an alternative route is not just around the corner. A delay can therefore last several hours or even mean a detour of several days.
 

To participate
In one of our motorcycle tours, you must have a motorcycle license, some riding skills, and a healthy dose of flexibility. You don't have to be a racer or a motorcycle enthusiast. In some cases, your flexibility may even be more important than your riding skills.