Russia Caucasus

During this tour you use a Honda XR 250cc motorcycle.

Tourleader
Alexander  is our local Russian and English speaking tourleader. 

Alexander is from the old city of Kostroma not far from Moscow. He has been riding motorcycles since childhood. Alexander has organized adventure motorcycle tours on enduro bikes in different parts of Russia since 2014. Alexander loves Russia and he wants to show his country to you. Alexander made a motorcycle trip in the Baltics on his own in 2017. He rode alone on a Honda TransAlp from Kostroma to Tallinn and back through Kaliningrad. But most of all he likes to discover new interesting places in Russia. He likes bikes with a sidecar. Because it's more convenient in Russian wintertime. Alexander discovered the Russian Caucasus. He was captivated by the beauty of the local nature, mountains, interesting trails and the unique culture and life of the Caucasian inhabitants. Alexander speaks English and Russian.

Support vehicle
A support car will accompany this trip. This will be driven by our local driver. The support vehicle will transport the luggage, spare parts and tools. There is space in the support car for any companion passengers who do not wish to or cannot double up on a motorcycle.

Off Road
Only a small part of this trip is on dirt roads and or paths. In the current schedule it is two or three days. These pathways are not very difficult and ok even without any off road experience or an off road training in advance. However if the weather  is bad these off road days can be challenging.

Clothing
The following items are mandatory: helmet, motorcycle jacket with protection, gloves, a good hard wearing pair of (motorcycle) trousers with protection or with loose knee protection and solid high (mountain) boots. Especially in spring and autumn It can be very warm in the lower parts of the trip. A summer motorcycle jacket with protection is therefore advisable. On colder parts in the mountains you can wear extra clothing under your coat. Furthermore, a good pair of sunglasses and a helmet with visor that protects against dust are useful. Finally, in september and october are very cold in the mountains we recommend to take warm clothing as well.

Third party insurance
The motoribikes are rented in Russia including insurance. This insurance covers both physical and material damage you inflict upon third parties without own risk.

Insurance damage on your motorbike
Damage to the motorbike is not insured. But there is only a maximum excess that will be charged of 500,-.euro.  So when you fall and you break the clutch lever then you need to pay this at the end of the journey in cash. If you destroy the entire motorbike you pay 500,- euro on-the-spot cash at the end of the journey.

Visa
For most nationalities, to obtain a visa for Russia, it is only possible with a so-called invitation letter. We can arrange this letter, costs are included in the fare. 

Driver's license
To join this trip a valid motorcycle license is required and also an international driving permit (IDP). 
Please buy an international driving permit that is valid in Russia before you leave.

More details about the trip and items to bring can be found in the tour’s handbook which you will receive approx. one month prior to departure.