WHAT TO EXPECT

If you arrive at Zvartnots we will pick you up and take you to your hotel. If you are traveling by road, we will let you know the name and address of the hotel and you must make your own plans to arrive there. We will begin all our tours from Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. The first day is to get acclimatized and get some rest before the adventure starts the next morning.

KickStartADV tours are all inclusive. This means that we will host you and take care of almost all your needs. This includes lodging, means, a motorcycle, fuel, tolls, bi-lingual guides when needed, entrance fees for activities during the tour, airport transfers, and first-aid kit. Participants can choose either single or double/shared occupancy and we will try our best to meet your requisitions. However, sometimes single room occupancy may be unavailable for a specific day, but we will try and provide a single room for the rest of the trip. Participants who choose to come alone but choose a double/shared room will have to share a room with someone they do not know. We have some riding gear available, but participants should let us know prior to their arrival what would be needed so that we can confirm availability.

The following are not included in the tour package: visas (for those who would need one), return tickets to and from Armenia, riding gear, traffic tickets, vaccinations, alcoholic beverages of any kind, souvenirs etc. The motorcycles will not be available to ride outside the tour dates as we have to complete required maintenance on those days.

Personal Riding Gear including Helmet. Rain Gear. We can provide gear at an extra cost per day.

All our bikes are insured according to Armenian Laws. The rider and passenger and third parties are covered for medical costs up to 2 million drams per person. However, we recommend travel insurance for each participant that covers them when they are traveling abroad or internationally, especially if you are riding a motorcycle above 650cc. If the motorcycle is damaged by a participant during the tour, your Refundable Damage Deposit will cover the costs. Refundable Damage Deposit - 450 USD. Damage not caused by the participant will remain the responsibility of KickStartADV.

We will ask you to sign a responsibility waiver form before you receive your motorcycle. This document states that KickStartADV will not be held responsible for any accidents, illnesses, loss or theft, or damage of any personal items.

You must be 18 years of age or older (including passengers). Your passport must be valid for at least six months when entering Armenia. Hold a motorcycle driver's license/endorsement from your country (expect passengers). In some cases possess an IDP (International Drivers Permit) with a motorcycle endorsement to accompany your local motorcycle drivers license/endorsement.

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Armenia is a mountainous country where most riding is done at an average elevation of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). There are no lowlands. On a single day we could travel from as low as 1000 meters to as high as 2500 meters. Apart from the breathtaking scenery and rolling meadows with wildflowers, expect to experience a wide range of temperatures during the trip from low teens to up to 35-40 degrees C even during summer months. Main highways are either good or getting better, but roads to smaller towns and remote locations can be in need of repair, or unpaved. You will ride through unparalleled mountain passes, twisties, crazy hairpin turns, and some straight stretches where the wind challenges you. With a population of only 2.9 million, empty stretches still exist. Traffic can be hectic in the cities and driving rules are mostly followed, but these are relative factors that we guarantee will not effect the awesomeness of the experience.

If you are touring in the South Caucasus on your own motorcycle or any other type of vehicle, get in touch. If you need short or long term storage we could help. We have access to our own mechanic, tools etc. We also have knowhow about interesting routes and accommodation in Armenia and Georgia in case you need them. How much? We leave that up to you, as we are happy supporting fellow travelers, meeting new people and listening to your stories.