LIBYA & TUNISIA FAQs

1. I want to join your tour - what next?
To secure your place on the tour please send us £300 deposit per person along with your completed booking form(s).
BOOKING FORM

On receipt of your deposit we will send you a letter of acknowledgment along with details pertaining to required documents and Booking Conditions for your reference.

The final balance of your holiday is due 3 months prior to departure at which point you will receive Libya and Tunisia Travel Information, ferry tickets, Outline Itinerary, road map of Tunisia & Libya with route marked up, accommodation address and telephone numbers.

We will give you a full tour briefing when we meet as a group. While on tour, John and Brigitte will give you a short briefing prior to setting off each morning.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
CONTACT US:
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2. What Documents do I Need?
You will need your Full motor cycle driving licence, an International Driving Permit (IDP), valid passport, personal and vehicle insurance documents V5, your motoring association or equivalent breakdown numbers. In the UK you may purchase an IDP from any major postoffice. You will need passport size photos and your passport to obtain an IDP.

3. What are the Passport / Visa / Entry Requirements?
For Travel to Tunisia you do not need a visa. We take care of all your border formalities and this is included in your holiday price.

For Travel to Libya you need a letter of invitation, visa, carnet, and bike insurance. We must travel with a Libyan representative and tourist police and we take care of all this for you and this is included in your holiday price. Your passport must not show having visited Israel.

You will require to have the UK passport office place a translation template in your passport. Your passport will then have to be sent to a translator to fill in the template details in Arabic. You are responsible for the cost involved in translating your passport.

For travel to Tunisia and Libya you must have a valid passport with an expiry date of no less than 6 months from your date of entry.

4. What about border crossings?
They are complex and interesting to say the least however we take care of of all border formalities and this is included in your holiday price. Your patience is all we ask of you. Just sit back and enjoy 'the show'.

5. Will my motorbike insurance cover me for travel in Tunisia and Libya?
Some companies will cover you for Travel in Tunisia - please contact us for details.

You will NOT find any companies to cover you for travel in Libya - we take care of your 3rd party insurance for travel in Libya.

6. Will there be a vehicle supporting us?
Our Libyan guide meets us at the border with a pickup truck support vehicle. The support vehicle will carry water, snacks, spares and is capable of transporting you and your motorbike in the event of a problem.

7. Is it safe?
Absolutely! The people are friendly and courteous.

7. What if I get sick while on tour?
You must ensure that you have sufficient insurance cover to have you and your motorcycle repatriated to your country of residence should you be unable to ride at all due to illness.

9. Do we ride as a group?
We do not ride in a convoy but rather in small groups with each group establishing their own pace and style of riding. In Tunisia you may ride alone, in small groups, or decide to ride with the guide.

In Libya however it will be necessary for us to travel together with our Libyan agent and Tourist police most of the time.

10. How much experience is required?
All riding is on tarmac roads.
Experience in touring abroad is not required – your guide will ensure that you are given the correct advice and care. It is essential that you are comfortable riding your motorbike and that you ride your own style and pace – we’ll take care of the rest.

11. What distances do we cover each day and do we have rest days?
Distances vary from 100 miles to 250 miles while in North Africa. The route is designed and mileages calculated to accommodate terrain, climate, temperature, and points of interest. Adequate time is provided to relax and take photos.

There are 2 rest/sightseeing days on this tour.

Wildcat Adventures reserves the right to alter the route as conditions prevail to accommodate changes in political environment, weather, terrain and physical condition of participants. The leader's decision is final. Any information provided by Wildcat Adventures on such matters as road conditions, distance, hazards, terrain, climate, etc is given in good faith but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Wildcat Adventures.

12. Will my bike be secure at night?
All our accommodations are selected with bike security in mind. We do however recommend that you bring your disc locks or security chains.

13. What tools / spares do I need to bring?
We recommend that you bring spares such as bulbs, fuses, tube, puncture repair kit etc. A comprehensive kit list is included in your tour package.

14. What happens if my bike breaks down?
AA or RAC will provide emergency breakdown and recovery in Europe. It is therefore essential that you obtain the cover prior to starting the tour.

However there is no similar service in Tunisia nor Libya at the moment. Wildcat Adventures would endeavour to arrange recovery of bike and rider (pillion) to the nearest garage for bike repair. If necessary we would assist in the recovery of bike and rider (pillion) to the ferry at Tunis. In the unlikely event that these services become necessary the client would be responsible for all recovery/repair and associated costs incurred including accommodation, meals, telephone charges, etc.

Please note if your bike breaks down while we are in Libya and it is not possible to repair it, your bike will be transported in the pickup vehicle and you will have to ride out the rest of the time we are in Libya in the vehicle.

...14a. What if I have a serious accident or become ill?
We will arrange to have you transferred to a hospital and if necessary repatriated. Your repatriation insurance (item 24) will be worth its weight in gold at this time.

...14b. What happens to the group if the above delay should occur?
No one is left behind. We deal with such incidents as a group and everyone is expected to accept this - especially in Libya.

15. What range should my fuel tank have?
You should be familiar with your fuel tank range and this should be in the region of 200 miles as a minimum. Each day we will provide you with details on the distances to the filling stations. N.B. It is not necessary to carry additional fuel cans/jerry cans on your bike.

16. Will I have access to cash machines / banks?
Euro cash can be exchanged at most hotels we stay at in Tunisia. Libyan currency can be purchased (using Euro cash) after we have cleared entry customs.

17. How much money do I bring?
While travelling through France the Euro will be applicable. A moderate sum to cover lunch, dinner, snacks, and fuel will be required. Fuel can be purchased on all major credit cards.

While travelling through Tunisia - Dinars are required and these can be purchased on entry into the country. Fuel in Tunisia is approx .50p per litre. Fuel is Libya is .10p per litre!

18. Will I be able to use my credit card?
Not in Libya and not to be relied on in Tunisia. Cash works best.

19. What are the accommodations like?
All our accommodations we have selected are clean, comfortable, have parking areas for our bikes, and serve excellent food. We use quality hotels - most with swimming pools.

20. What if I must cancel and cannot join the tour?
It is advised that you purchase trip insurance to cover cancellations, injury, etc. We have BOOKING CONDITIONS which we provide with all bookings. Your deposit secures a space on the tour and is non-refundable.

21. What if Wildcat Adventures cancels the tour?
We will use our best endeavours to ensure that there are no cancellations but reserve the right to cancel the tour should the minimum number of person stipulated within the tour details not be met. In this case all monies will be refunded minus a small administration charge. Please refer to our booking conditions for full details.

22. What about my payment protection?
Wildcat Adventures is a bona fide tour company. All eligible payments are held in trust in accordance with the EU package holiday directive.

23. What if we get delayed in the Ferry crossings?
We cannot be responsible for any unforeseen delays in ferry crossings. In the event of a delay you will be responsible for providing your own meals and accommodations.

24. Do I need travel and holiday insurance?
It is a condition of our holidays that you have full travel insurance including medical insurance, repatriation, and cancellation cover, including recovery for your motorcycle.

25. What bike is suitable for the trip?
Trail, Touring and Sports Bikes are suitable for use on the tour. Minimum capacity 600cc is recommended.

26. Will I have access to unleaded fuel?
Yes in Tunisia. Only leaded fuel is available in Libya. At each morning's briefing we will advise you on the fuel points to use enroute.

The BMW technical department advises that BMW catalytic convertors are constructed using precious heavy metals. They are therefore able to burn off the excessive lead in the petrol. This will not affect the efficiency or longevity of the system.

Participants riding bikes other than BMWs should check with the manufacturer to determine if there is a catalytic convertor in the system to determine if the unit will handle leaded fuel without effecting the efficiency or longevity of the system. Please note that most Japanese manufacturers use a combination of ceramic materials which are adversely affected by leaded fuel.

27. How many miles will we cover on the trip?
Approximately 3500 miles.

28. Is this tour suitable for pillions?
Absolutely. All riding is on surfaced and good quality roads. We have designed our route to allow for rest/café stops and plenty of photo stops. There are many attractions to see along the way and we take the time to visit them.

29. How are women riders perceived?
The same as the male riders. We have had female riders join us on this tour in the past.

30. What is the food like?
Tunisian & Libyan food is always cooked fresh and offers an excellent variety of meat and vegetarian dishes

31. What are the temperatures likely to be?
You should expect temperatures to be between 15-35 celcius.

32. Who will be our guides and what sort of experience do they have?
John & Brigitte (pillion) lead all the tours. They have travelled to Tunisia and Libya on motorbike numerous times. Both are full time & experienced guides and John is the managing director of Wildcat Adventures.
John has led tours in North Africa for over 24 Years.
Brigitte is fluent in French (spoken by all Tunisians and widely spoken in Libya)

33. How do I get down through France to meet up with the group in Marseille?
We meet at our hotel in Marseille @ 19:00hrs. The next day we board the ferry to Tunisia. Brigitte and I usually ride down through France in 2 days spending the first night around Reims and arriving to meet the group in Marseille the second night. The French motorway is the fastest way down. If you don't fancy driving your bike down through France there is always the French (Paris to Marseille) Autotrain.

Calais to Marseille is approx 500 miles on the French autoroutes. We can provide accommodation details for participants riding through France - please contact us.

34. What is INCLUDED in my holiday?
A route which has been fully researched to give you the best motorcycling roads
Quality accomodations - all of which have been checked by us
A guarantee of services by a Bona Fide Tour Operator (Wildcat Adventures Ltd)
Libya border entry and exit formalities
Libya Visa
Carnet for travel in Libya
Libya registration plate
Mandatory bilingual Libyan agent/guide
Libyan Tourist police
Tunisia border entry and exit formalities
3rd party bike insurance for travel in LibyaParking fees
Ferry France to Tunisia return (2 berth cabins)
14 days total (5 days spent in Libya / 5 days in Tunisia)
11 nights in 3-4 star hotels (some with pool) - breakfasts included
2 nights ferry in 2 berth cabins
Most breakfasts & Dinners while in Tunisia & Libya (11 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners)
Vehicle support (4X4) in Libya with bilingual driver
Organized sightseeing day in Leptis Magna with professional guide
Tourist attractions in Libya & local guides in Libya
Detailed day to day itinerary
Maps with tour outlined
Comprehensive Kit List
Information package for travel in Tunisia & Libya
Free custom Buff
Fully guided ALL the way by John Fulton and Brigitte Lucas

35. What is NOT included in my holiday?
Lunches, other meals and beverages except as indicated in item 33 above, passport translation to Arabic, parking fees, tips to waiters etc, petrol, tolls, travel / bike / breakdown insurance, items of personal nature, entrance to tourist attractions in Tunisia, local guides in Tunisia.

36. What is mobile reception likely to be?
In Tunisia it is quite good. In the Libyan desert don't count on it.

 

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