Persons booking by fax, e-mail, telephone or online will be deemed to have read these terms and conditions and have signed the booking form.  A booking is accepted and a contract is entered into when we issue you with a written confirmation of booking. We reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion. All applicants must be 25 years or over and be in possession of a valid international drivers licence and a valid motorcycle licence to ride a tour with Motorbike Thailand.

1) Deposits

A contract between us and you will not come into effect until we notify you in writing of our acknowledgment of deposit and booking.  Deposits can be  made via Paypal or international bank transfer. If payments made via paypal the amount deducted from your invoice will be the net amount after any charges imposed on us by paypal.  Any charges imposed by your bank for international transfers will be borne by you.

2) Balance payments.

Full balance payments must be made via bank transfer 60 days before the tour date.

3) Cancellation by you.

Should you wish to cancel your booking, the following cancellation charges will be imposed. They are calculated from the day your cancellation is received in writing:

• 90 days before the tour date: 50% of Deposit is retained
  
• Between 60 – 89 days before the tour date: 80% of Deposit is retained
• Between 41 – 59 days prior to the tour date: 100% of tour deposit is retained
• Between 11 - 40 days 70% of invoice amount is retained
• Less than 10 days Full invoice amount is retained
  
• Any payments returned will incur any costs or transfer fees imposed on us by our bank.

4) If we cancel your booking.

We will not cancel your tour unless (a) we are forced to do so by circumstances beyond our control such as, war, civil or political unrest or 'force majeure'; or (b) because the minimum number of bookings needed to operate the tour have not been reached.  In the latter case we will not cancel your tour less than 6 weeks prior to the date of departure. If we cancel the tour, we will offer you an alternative tour if possible. If this is not possible or not acceptable to you, except under (a) we will refund all payments made to us in respect of the tour cost, but we are not liable for any incidental expenses you may have incurred.

5) Transferring of bookings

In certain circumstances, which we consider to be reasonable, you may be able to transfer your booking to another suitable person. This can only be permitted if all suppliers (e.g. the airline) agree to accept the transfer. If a transfer is acceptable then we will make an administration charge of £50 per person plus any charges that may be levied by suppliers.

6) Surcharges

We reserve the right to impose a surcharge up to 6 weeks prior to departure If Government action forces us to increase charges, increased transportation costs, currency fluctuations or fuel costs.  If any surcharge is imposed which exceeds 10% of the tour cost, you have the right to cancel your booking within 7 days of the notification of the surcharge and we will refund any monies paid to us in respect of the tour.

7) Liability

Motorbike Thailand will not be held responsible for any mishaps to yourself or your property, in particular those arising from a motorcycle accident involving you or a third party including other members of the group, consequence of flight cancellations, strikes, wars, riots, robbery, sickness, quarantine or weather, Government intervention and other such happenings. The Company will not accept liability for damages caused by the total or partial failure to carry out the contract if the failure is attributable to a passenger  unforeseeable or unavoidable and attributable to a third party unconnected to the Company; or the result of circumstances beyond the Company's control; or the result of an event that the Company even with all due care and attention could not foresee or forestall. Where the Company is found to be liable for damages in respect of its failure to carry out the contract, the maximum amount of such damages will normally be limited to the price paid for the tour only.

You undertake this tour with the full understanding of your limitations and ability as a motorcycle rider and will not take risks that you deem to be beyond your riding capability

8) Tour Itineraries

Tour itineraries are meant as a rough guideline only and Motorbike Thailand reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time to account for weather disturbances, local conditions or any reason directly or indirectly related to the group participating in the motorcycle tour.

9) Motorcycle damage

We allow for normal wear and tear to our motorcycles such as brakes, clutch and tyres while in your responsibility.  Our motorcycles are insured for minor damage only and you are liable for the first 20,000 Thai Baht of any claim regardless of whether the accident or damage was caused by you or a third party.  Damages exceeding the cost of the motorcycle  (insurance write off)  you will be liable up to a maximum of 100,000 Thai Baht only.  A deposit of 12,000 Thai Baht is required in cash before the start of the tour and we will hold your passport as security.  Both your passport and deposit will be returned less any motorcycle damage costs at the end of the tour.  Motorbike Thailand offer an upgrade to the standard included damage insurance and should you take this as an optional extra the terms and conditions are explained on the upgraded policy.

10) Personal travel insurance

Personal travel insurance is mandatory and not included in the cost of the holiday. It is a condition of your booking with us that each person or each member of a group booking, has travel insurance covering for riding a motorcycle of 250cc or more (not in competition), medical insurance, repatriation, liability insurance and personal accident as a minimum.  We recommend that your cover should include holiday interruption and flight cancellation. We cannot be held liable in the event of any claim arising out of events beyond our control as a result of optional activities run by others, airlines or booking delays or cancellations or as a result of you taking part in activities which are not part of the original booking. Failure to provide proof of adequate travel insurance may result in the cancellation of the holiday on the same terms as (3) 'cancellation by you'

11) International drivers licence/Motorcycle licence

It is Thai law that a foreigner must be in possession of an international drivers licence (or Thai licence for residents of Thailand).  It is your responsibility to bring with you a valid international drivers licence which should be carried with you at all times.  Your licence must also cover you for a motorcycle (over 250cc).

12) Warning

Your booking is accepted on the understanding that you realize the hazards involved in an Motorcycle adventure holiday of this nature, including injury, disease, loss or damage to property, inconvenience or discomfort and that your motorcycle riding experience is sufficient to ride safely and within means of the local law and your ability. Our philosophy allows for a certain degree of flexibility on the tours, in itineraries, activities, accommodation and routes. It is a condition of travelling with us that you accept any necessary flexibility, local inadequacies or unpredictable events when they occur.  If your riding is found to be dangerous to yourself, other members of the group, member of the general public or other road users we reserve the right to terminate your travel with us immediately or should you commit an illegal act or your personal behavior be judged to be a danger or nuisance to fellow travellers or members of the public without refund of services including services part or un-used.

It is important to us that you are happy with your motorcycle adventure tour and that you understand the nature of our tours. We would, therefore, ask that you take a few minutes to read these booking conditions and if you need clarification on any point please do not hesitate to  Contact Us.