Testimonials

This was the toughest trip I…

Andy

The Trans-Himalayan

This was the toughest trip I have ever done in my life, but glad I did it, however, the long hours riding on poor roads made it tiring and meant I didnt get to take in the views as much as I'd have liked. The weather was sometimes inclement and because the group was tired and wet, mistakes were made, increasing accident risks - not recommended in the locations we were at as it would be difficult to recover somebody to a hospital if necessary. It was a high risk trip

The trip was superb, Some was…

David

The Trans-Himalayan

The trip was superb, Some was a little more challenging than expected (Sach!!) but I wouldn’t change anything. It would have been nice if we had been given more info on what to expect accommodation wise and on the temperatures we would experience, especially when camping in tso Moriri and Sarchu,

Perhaps consider using the Royal Enfield…

Philip

The Trans-Himalayan

Perhaps consider using the Royal Enfield Himalayan for this trip as the terrain was a little rough for the old one. Also consider providing by email a comprehensive list of things people need to bring and why. If I was to do the trip again I would bring different kit.

There were times I felt unsafe…

Kirsty

The Trans-Himalayan

There were times I felt unsafe and that the trip was too dangerous. I have never ridden offroad asides from the Vintage Rides trip I did 2 years ago in Mongolia. The Trans Himalayan was advertised as challenging, however I underestimated this and thought I would be okay. A more accurate description could perhaps read "offroad experience necessary" as I struggled between physically riding on very rough terrain,whilst simultaneously worrying about falling off cliffs and collisions wth other vehicles on the roads. One member in our group had a head on collision with a car and alsmost everyone fell off or had a crash at times. That being said this is not a complaint. By the end of the trip, I was much more confident and it actually improved my ability! The experience has only made me wish to do another Vintage Rides tour, but next time I will pick a more intermediate one! Thank you :)

Outstanding

Ronnie

The Trans-Himalayan

Outstanding

I was surprised by the road…

Dermot

The Trans-Himalayan

I was surprised by the road quality, I would have classified many of those passes as tracks, not roads. Also some of the suggested clothing etc. was imho not really very accurate/detailed enough. Perhaps it should be made clearer that the particular trip we went on is 'difficult' or something similar, in order to adjust peoples expectations a bit.

Some issues with the trip, but…

Alistair

The Trans-Himalayan

Some issues with the trip, but a great adventure although my back might disagree

It was a fabulous trip. Whilst…

Terence (Terry)

The Trans-Himalayan

It was a fabulous trip. Whilst I was pretty well prepared, I think there could be more emphasis on the website and email briefings on the need to provide for wet and cold conditions. Some of the party were not as well prepared. Also, I asked in advance whether the hotel in Leh could do laundry. I was advised not. Actually, they did. This could have cut down on my packing had I known.

Did exactly what it said on…

Simon

The Trans-Himalayan

Did exactly what it said on the tin - a great adventure. Excellent organisation and leadership, great bunch of people (team and riders). Superb scenery. Challenging roads, especially when combined with altitude.

The Trans-Himalayan

Andrew

The Trans-Himalayan