THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL TOUR OF NORTH EAST

Our Signature motorbike tour is specially designed for people who want to see the beauty of the North East at a relaxed pace over a period of 2 weeks.

THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL TOUR OF NORTH EAST

per person

MOTORBIKE & SELF DRIVE SUV EXPEDITION TO HORNBILL FESTIVAL (2019)

Choose between the comfort of an SUV OR the thrill of a motorbike ride.

Our Signature motorbike tour is specially designed for people who want to see the beauty of the North East at a relaxed pace over a period of 2 weeks.

This is the most well-researched itinerary that we have chosen through our several trips to North East over the last 3+ years, but we don’t mind changing or tweaking it a bit at your convenience if needed.

  • We start and end the tour from Guwahati, Assam.
  • You can either fly into Guwahati from most cities of India or take a train.
  • You may choose to go on our fixed departure tour NOV-DEC 2019 if you are an individual.
  • However, if you are a group of eight (8) or more friends then we can do a customized tour for you as well, the dates for which can be at your convenience. Pls. note the Hornbill Festival takes place every year from 1st – 10th Dec only.
  • We can help you in arranging a reliable logistics services company (GATI KWE) to pick up your motorbike from anywhere in India and deliver it to your doorstep safely.
  • If you want a motorbike on rent from Guwahati then please inform us separately, we will help you in arranging a good quality reliable motorbike from one of our trusted vendors.
  • If you have your own motorbike then it’s recommended to courier it to Guwahati (address will be provided) using the logistics services company (GATI KWE), they take about 12 – 15 days to ship to Bagdogra from almost anywhere in India.
  • You can either ride single or have your partner as a pillion. She also has a choice to hop on/ off between your motorbike and the SUV for added comfort.
  • We mostly run mixed tours – SUVs and motorbikers go together.
  • This is THE best you can do in two (2) weeks of riding/ driving around North East of India, with the most famous Hornbill Festival at Kohima, Nagaland’s lovely capital city!!!
  • We shall be covering Assam – Arunachal Pradesh – Nagaland – Meghalaya on this tour of the North East.
  • Departure
    Guwahati Airport / Guwahati Airport
  • Departure Time
    Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
  • Return Time
    Approximately 8:30 PM.
  • Dress Code
    Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
  • Included
    Airport Transfers
    Beverages
    Personal Guide
    Toll & Taxes
  • Not Included
    Accommodation
    Backup Support
    Driver
    Fees
    Meals
    Medical Support
    Vehicles
1
DAY 01
GUWAHATI (ASSAM)
  • Arrive Guwahati airport/ railway station from home cities,
  • Drive to hotel, check-in, rest - shower, etc.
  • Then test your machines for they will be your companion for the next 2 weeks!!!
  • Overnight hotel in Phuentsholing (1st night)
Stay overnight in a hotel at Guwahati (booked by us, paid by you)
2
DAY 02
BOMDILA - 290 KM (ARUNACHAL)
  • Post an early breakfast, we head out on the open highway and then eventually start climbing the mountains towards Tawang,
  • We break the ride for the day at Bomdila.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Bomdila
3
DAY 03
TAWANG - 180 KM
  • Today we ride across the Se La at a staggering altitude of 4000+ meters,
  • Reach Tawang and chill for the evening
Stay overnight in a hotel at Tawang
4
DAY 04
TAWANG - 100 KM
  • The highlight of the day is riding to the China border at Bumla check post,
  • We come back to sleep at Tawang by evening.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Tawang
5
DAY 05
BOMDILA - 180 KM
  • Ride down to Bomdila again, same way back
Stay overnight in a hotel at Bomdila
6
DAY 06
KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK - 190 KM
  • Ride to the beautiful Kaziranga National Park to spot the one-horned Rhinos in the evening Safari!
Stay overnight in a camp at Kaziranga
7
DAY 07
KOHIMA - 270 KM (NAGALAND)
  • Ride hard, ride long.....today is a long day over some off roads which are called National Highways in Nagaland 🙂
  • Relax in the hotel, take a stroll in the evening markets of Kohima.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Kohima
8
DAY 08
KOHIMA - 40 KM
  • Full day at leisure at the famous, most beautiful HORNBILL FESTIVAL at the heritage village of Kisama!
Stay overnight in a hotel at Kohima
9
DAY 09
SHILLONG - 420 KM (MEGHALAYA)
  • A long but easy day, as we ride on the excellent highways of Assam and Meghalaya.
  • Shillong the capital city is also called the Scotland of the East.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Shillong
10
DAY 10
CHERRAPUNJEE - 60 KM
  • Today we ride to the 2nd rainiest place in the world, you get to click a photo beside the board which claims that 🙂
Stay overnight in a hotel at Cherrapunjee
11
DAY 11
CHERRAPUNJEE - 25 KM
  • Today is the day when we ride less, trek more.....to get to the world's only double-deck living root bridges and the stunningly beautiful rainbow falls.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Cherrapunjee
12
DAY 12
MAWLYNNLONG - 150 KM
  • Ride to the cleanest village of Asia, if they can do a lot to keep it clean, so can we!!
  • On the way we see the cleanest river of India too, the beautiful Dawki river on which you see boats literally floating!
  • The highlight is also the India - Bangladesh border check post.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Mawlynnlong
13
DAY 13
GUWAHATI - 175 KM
  • End the ride at Guwahati, before you fly back home tomorrow.
Stay overnight in a hotel at Guwahati (booked by us, paid by you)
14
DAY 14
HOME
  • Fly back home with lifetime memories of the magical North East of India!
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WHAT WE PROVIDE

  • All accommodation for 11 nights {from DAY 02 at Bomdila till DAY 12 at Mawlynnlong} (twin/ triple sharing basis) in comfortable hotels/ and camps in scenic & offbeat destinations
  • Breakfast & Dinner at gourmet eating joints on the way
  • Chai/ Coffee & cookies twice a day on ride days (11am & 5pm)
  • Inner Line Permits and Wildlife fees for restricted areas for Indian Nationals
  • Basic First Aid Kit & medicines
  • Services of certified & experienced guides/ instructors for high altitude trekking/ biking/ jeep safaris in the Himalayas
  • Services of Wilderness Medicine Institute Certified guides/ instructors from NOLS, USA http://www.nols.edu/wmi
  • Services of a Royal Enfield trained specialist mechanic for the full duration of the trip

ITINERARY OPTIONS AND PRICING:

13 Nights/ 14 Days
  • Rs.40,000 per rider/ pillion with own motorcycles
  • Rs.50,000 per person when 2 people share our 500 cc motorcycles
  • Rs.60,000 per SOLO rider with our 350 cc motorcycles, add Rs.5,000 for an upgrade to 500 cc
  • Rs.45,000 per person for a seat in our backup SUV

EXCLUSIONS

  • Any Air/ bus/ taxi/ jeep fare
  • GST @ 5%
  • Lunch; we eat at dhabas along the road & pay directly there & then
  • Expenses of personal nature like laundry, internet, wifi, telephone/ fax calls, bed tea, mineral water, aerated/ alcoholic beverages, juices, entrance and camera fee at monuments/ museums, medical expenses, gratuities, etc.
  • The hotel at Guwahati would be booked by us but paid for directly by you at the time of check-in, everyone has to stay in the same hotel for ease of operations
  • Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Any item, activity, or facility other than clearly mentioned within the inclusions & itinerary above
  • Cost of petrol & spare parts of any kind (engine oil, clutch wires, spark plugs, etc.)
  • Traffic fines, vehicle servicing & or maintenance, etc.
  • The cost of motorbike rental (if applicable)
  • Any entry fees, any tips, porter/ pony charges, or any other expenses incurred by the participants during the sightseeing, rafting, paragliding trips, other than as clearly mentioned within the inclusions and itinerary
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/ change of the itinerary due to natural calamities, roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond our control
  • Additional accommodation & or food charges due to unforeseen delays in the journey

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • 100% Payment in advance
  • The program schedule/route/ mode of transport might be changed due to unforeseen circumstances or for the safety of the group; the decision of the Program Director and/ or the Field director will be final & binding in this regard
  • In case any participant falls sick during the tour, the expenses for medical treatment, travel & porter charges, etc. will be borne by the concerned individual
  • During the tour, the decision of the Program Director and/ or the Field director will be final and binding
  • I AM ADVENTURE shall not be held responsible for any accident, illness loss of valuables, or such other unforeseen events during the tour

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Up to Sixty (60) days or more before the tour departure; 100% of the tour amount is refunded
  • Between Forty-five (45) days to Fifty-nine (59) days before the tour departure; 75% of the tour amount is refunded
  • Between Thirty (30) days to Forty-four (44) days before the tour departure; 50% of the tour amount is refunded
  • Twenty-nine (29) days or less before the tour departure; No refunds
  • The above are subject to a deduction of Rs.2,100.00 towards administration charges