Ride The Earth (PTY) LTD Motorcycle Tours and Travel Adventure
Riders
Each rider must have a full, valid driving license in their own name from their country of residence or an international driving permit, with a motorcycling endorsement appropriate to the capacity of the motorcycle rented. If your license is not in English, you must obtain a translation prepared by a diplomatic representative at a high commission, embassy or consulate, or obtain an International driving permit.
We recommend that you bring your own motorcycling clothing and helmet. The wearing of helmets is compulsory in South Africa and all destinations
Deposits and final payments
A deposit of 20% of the tour or rental fee is required to secure a booking. We will send you a booking confirmation upon the payment of your deposit and give you details of how to make your final payment.
Final payment of the remainder of the tour fee and any charges for additional activities are due 60 days prior to the start date of your tour. Upon final payment, we will send you a detailed itinerary and description of your tour. Final payment of motorcycle rental charges are due 30 days prior to start date of the rental.
Peak and Low Seasons
Peak season is from 15 September – 30 April
Shoulder season is from 1 May – 14 September
Cancellation
If you have to cancel your tour the following charges apply:
Number of days before departure % of total booking price
90 – 60 days Loss of deposit
60 – 30 days 50%
30 – 0 days 100%
10 Euro Administration fee applies for all tour cancellations
If you have to cancel your rental the following charges apply:
Number of days before departure % of total booking price
90 – 30 days Loss of deposit
29 – 20 days 50%
20 — 0 days 100%
5 Euro administration fee aplies to all cancellation of rental bookings.
To protect yourself, we strongly advise you purchase travel insurance at the time of booking your tour or rental.
Refunds
Ride The Earth is not required to refund any charges if you cancel or miss meals, activities or accommodation bookings, once the tour has commenced.
Ride The Earth reserves the right to cancel a guided tour up to 30 days prior to a tour. In this unlikely event, we will refund your monies in full or offer you a guided tour on another date or arrange, with your consent, an independent tour, and we will refund the difference in cost.
In the event of there being less than 4 motorcycles booked on a fully guided tour, we reserve the right to supply a tour guide on a motorcycle only.
Driving in South Africa
Driving is on the left hand side of the road in South Africa. If you drive on the right in your country of residence, it is in your interest to practice right hand U turns prior to your arrival. The rider is responsible for all traffic fines and such fines can be deducted from your security bond to pay South Africa Police.
Travel Insurance
We strongly advise you to take out appropriate travel insurance at the time of booking. Please ensure that as well as the usual cover, the insurers are aware of, and include the fact that you will be riding a motorcycle and the motorcycles capacity. Failure to do so could result in a claim being denied for medical repatriation and its associated costs or any loss or damage to yourself and your property. It should also to cover you for loss of deposit in the event of your having to cancel your tour.
Passports and Visas
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the required passport and visa to enter South Africa.
Taxes
A Government Service Tax of 14% is included in all charges.
