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I'd always wanted to tour "Real India" on a motorbike and realised at age 62 that I'd better do it soon whilst still fit and healthy. Mega research online beforehand. AB Original - Atul- answered every email query honestly and concise. I booked the Forts Lakes and Tigers Tour departing GB 6/3/2020 landing Delhi Sat 7th. The Tour actually started on 9 March but the additional 2 days including a guided walking tour of Old Delhi and drive around New Delhi was super. Chance to get to know my new "Mates". Married couple from Bury, GB. Married couple, 2 mates and a single guy all from Australia. Really at ease and great laugh. The attention to detail from Atul and his Lead Out / Manager Dheeraj was second to none. Bikes were checked nightly by the back up team in the following minibus. High quality varied accommodation from Heritage Country / Town Hotels to 2 lots of Glamping. Included meals were excellent plus some outside restaurants were also used in the most stunning scenic locations. I never had "Delhi Belly" once!!! Great teamwork on the roads with Tail End Charlie being volunteered and all bikes closing up and being patient at junctions. Roads varied from Motorways to semi tarmac / shale through some scenic villages. Not a problem for Enfield Classics or Himalayans. Frequent comfort stops using toilets whenever possible plus back up minibus refreshments and snacks. Local guides, very informative on sightseeing tours with quips and background rather than 1 guide reading from a tablet. Saw all the sights I wanted apart from missing Safari and Taj Mahal due to leaving India 2 days early due to Corona Virus mayhem. I could not recomend Ab Original strongly enough. They ALL were positive and assertive when Delhi Airport went into lockdown [Corona Virus] 2 days before our actual departure. Advance hotels changed, itinery slightly amended and we all got to Delhi on time to return home safely. Thanks Atul, Dheeraj and the Minibus Crew for what was, a "Holiday of a Lifetime". Summary: Beyond my expectations.…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Aboriginal Tours is a well established tour group based in India offering great value tours which do not compromise on the safety, comfort and support for the touring group. The tour leader - usually Atul - is from India and bring to each tour his knowledge and enthusiasm for India. I have been on 2 previous tours with Atul in the Himalayas and now this one in Kerala. Tours in India are as much a cultural event as a serious motorcycle ride and unlike some tour operators who's tours are more like a cross country race Atul combines challenging and interesting excellent routes, with time available to explore and enjoy each new areas visited .…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Its some hectic riding and grouse accommodation and top food. Attul and his crew take care of everything,so essentially you just show up and start riding with not a worry about anything. Between lovely spicy food of Southern India and Kingfisher beer and the occasional Old Monk Rum you will more than likely put on a pound or two during your trip.The canal boat through the canals was very relaxing.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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I always wanted to visit the land of the coconut, and when Atul, who runs AB original tours, mentioned he was organising motorcycle tours of Kerala, I jumped at the opportunity. It did not disappoint! On this tour, Atul has mixed the joys of riding in India, with some fab accommodation in the hill country, the beaches, and the backwaters of this beautiful State of India. This was my second motorcycling trip with Atul and his team (this time it was Raj and Sureh), and I am already looking at my next holiday with them.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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I have travelled with Atul , owner of AB Original Tours, and his support crew on quite a few tours over the last few years, both to the Himalayas and Rajasthan, and on all these previous tours I have already highly recommended the company based on the quality, value for money and attention to detail that Atul and his crew deliver. It was without any second thought that when he started to promote his Royal Enfield Biking tours in Kerala , that I signed up immediately for another unique Enfield Experience. I was not dissapointed in the result The tour Itinery was very well planned / researched to show the diverse scenery of Southern India and we were all able to have time to explore each individual rest place. From the Tea plantations in the hills , the tropical beaches and the infamous backwaters , each day was a spectacular adventure both on and off the bike. The standard of accomodation was excellent ( beyond expectation ) the Royal Enfield bikes themselves were in perfect condition and were fully maintained throughout the tour All this spectacular experience was reinforced by the company of Atul , crew and the other fellow travellers . As stated before , I am already a repeat customer with AB Original Tours , and I have no hesitation to continue in this tradition…
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Date of experience: January 2019
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Response from ABoriginal-Kerala, Owner at Indian Motorcycle Tours
Responded 9 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for the excellent review. It was a pleasure to have you on all our tours and I look forward to seeing you again soon. regards,
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