Question 1

What do the tours include?

Accepted Answer

Rental of BMW 800 GS motorcycles (bikes will be selected based on the order in which participants register). 
3* superior hotels, bed and breakfast.
Additional documentation delivered at destination.
Souvenirs and mementos of the trip.
Professional bilingual guide throughout the tour.
Some dinners or lunches at destinations, and drinks and/or snacks in the support vehicle during the route.
Support vehicle for luggage transfer. This vehicle will carry all tour members' suitcases throughout the entire trip. The driver will receive and deliver luggage to the hotel door upon arrival and departure. 
Spare motorcycle as customer support in case any of the motorcycles break down during the tour.
Recommendation of restaurants, activities and must-see places, at every stop during the tour.

Question 2

How do I get to the meeting point at the start of the tour?

Accepted Answer

We'll meet you all at the hotel where the tour begins. The hotel is called Bouganvillea, it is located in Santo Domingo de Heredia, which is about a half an hour from the International Airport. The airport offers its own private taxi service which takes people from and to the airport only. You can identify them because of their orange color cars, their service is offered to you as soon as you pick up your suitcases and get to the airport exit doors. If you arrive to Costa Rica before the start date of the tour, you can take an UBER from wherever you might be to the Bouganvillea Hotel.

Question 3

What do I need to be able to travel?

Accepted Answer

– A motorcycle driver's license valid for more than six months prior to the travel date. If a displacement is mentioned, you must specify a high displacement or unlimited displacement.

– Have an international Visa or Mastercard credit card to secure the motorcycle. This amount will only be blocked on your card, not debited, and will be released after the final inspection and return of the motorcycle.

Question 4

What luggage am I allowed to bring and what do I do with it during the tour?

Accepted Answer

You won't have any problems with your luggage. We have a support vehicle to transport you throughout the tour, so you can travel as comfortably as possible.
Per person, you can bring one large suitcase, one medium-sized suitcase, and one backpack or carry-on bag. If you need an extra suitcase, please let us know.

Question 5

Do I need to bring my personal equipment to drive or ride a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

-In Costa Rica, only helmets are mandatory, although we do recommend wearing the full equipment, including a jacket, pants, gloves, and boots, as well as rain gear.

-Chances are we will get some rain during the tour, so rain gear is really recommended.

Question 6

What happens if my motorcycle breaks down during the tour?

Accepted Answer

Although all motorcycles have very low milage and inspected by the agency and our staff, we carry a spare motorcycle per tour so the client can exchange it if necessary, until we can repair the motorcycle assigned to the client at the nearest workshop.

Question 7

At what age can I travel as a pilot?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age to be able to travel as a pilot is 25 years or older.

Question 8

Are international flights included?

Accepted Answer

Flights are not included in travel packages.

Question 9

What happens if I miss my flight and can't get to my departure point on time?

Accepted Answer

In this case, the team would coordinate the client's arrival at the next destination, where we would be waiting you to join the rest of the travel group.

Question 10

What happens if I get sick during the tour?

Accepted Answer

In these cases, depending on the severity, we opt to call the doctor and, if necessary, store the rider's motorcycle in the support vehicle so they can travel in the motorhome until they recover.

Question 11

Can minors travel on the tours?

Accepted Answer

Passengers can travel on either the motorcycle or the caravan if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, as long as they are 12 years of age or older and maintain proper behavior at all times. Travel options for children under 12 will be considered.

Question 12

When would I not be able to travel?

Accepted Answer

If the person is under the influence of prohibited substances.
If the person drinks alcohol while driving.
If the person is on medication that prevents them from riding a motorcycle or if the medication could affect the rest of the trip.
If the person's behavior is aggressive.
If the person exhibits inappropriate behavior toward fellow travelers or staff.
If the person drives inappropriately and this poses a risk to the rest of the trip.
If the person ignores the rules of conduct and safety issues.
If the person was convicted of sexual abuse.

Question 13

How skilled do i need to be on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Riding in Costa Rica is so much fun! Most of the routes include super scenic riding through rain forest mountains, along the coast, and up and down from the clouds. Just make sure you are comfortable with turns and going up and down. We opted to build this company around the lighter and smaller BMW 800 GS motorcycle rather that the bigger BMW 1300 GS because of the ease and maneuverability of said bike to adapt to our roads, as well as to make it easier to go past traffic.

Question 14

Why BMW 800GS only?

Accepted Answer

We opted to build this company around the lighter and smaller BMW 800 GS motorcycle rather that the bigger BMW 1300 GS because of the ease and maneuverability of said bike to adapt to our roads, as well as to make it easier to go past traffic. We do not have a lot of open, high-speed highways, so we don't really need the extreme power of the 1300. You will love how the smaller bike feels on our roads!

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