Why Ride With Us?
As the founder of Karibou, I have made it a mission by boldly claiming to create more than just motorcycle tours through beautiful landscapes, but meaningful journeys of discovery.
With a big emphasis on meaningful, as it is what guides me every step along the way. Making sure that every element , from the route, the direction of the ride, the timing, the cultural experience, the accommodations, the cuisine, the extra-activities, the community, the comradery, everything in-between and beyond all contribute to a complete meaningful immersive experience that is SO much more than just a motorcycle ride.
Karibou offers something new to the Motorcycle Touring Industry. We take pride in standing out from the rest!
And this is how…
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Service
We start with service above all else, because we are first focused on you! With a great understanding that being part of your dream-come-true is a responsibility and an honor!
Good service consistently meets customers’ expectations. Excellent service exceeds expectations by taking the time to understand and listen to your needs with attentiveness, compassion, and humility. Not only going the extra mile in making sure you are happy and satisfied, but also making sure that every aspect of your experience with Karibou is positive, pleasant, and met with only smiles right from our first contact, during the motorcycle tour and well beyond.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the service industry, it has become part of my DNA, and I am passionate about serving the riding community.
Over the years, you have told me what you expect, what worked, what didn’t work. I listened very closely and have made sure it is implemented in every part of Karibou.
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Experience
6+ years’ experience planning, leading, supporting and managing dozens of successful motorcycle tours all around the world, with over tens of thousands of kilometers and hundreds of happy clients (riding family) .
From short 6 day tours on asphalt to 13 days of adventure riding and everything in between, I have “seen it all” and this experience is key! Not just in planning and dealing with the expected, but it is most essential in finding swift solutions when the unexpected happens.
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Expertise
Although motorcycle riding and world travel is a passion, it is not a hobby but a profession! One that entails years of training, practice, and continued commitment and formal qualification.
• Certified International Tour Guide
• Certified Motorcycle Riding Safety
• Extensively Trained and Experience Motorycle Rider (Touring, Sport, Adventure, Enduro)
• Certified First Aid Responder
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High Saftey Standard
Our slogan, “We don’t want to ride like there is no tomorrow, cause we want to ride tomorrow as well!”
• Karibou Guide extensively trained in riding safety.
• Daily briefings on riding-safety guidelines.
• Daily bike safety checklist
• All our routes have been pre-assessed for risk and safety with an emergency plan in place.
• Only top-of-the-line motorcycle suppliers with well maintained bikes meeting all the safety requirements.
• Support vehicle on every tour with necessary equipment.
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Support
With every single tour without exception, you have full support! This will carry all your luggage as well as essentials, tools, medical kit (in addition to the one carried by the lead guide), cold drinks and snacks. There is always a spare seat for any pillion that may want to take a break.
The support vehicle will travel behind the group for most of the tour, with the exception of when on occasion, picnic lunches are to be prepared. In this case the vehicle will be ahead of the group so that the lunch is made and prepared by the arrival time of the group.
It is always the goal of the support vehicle to arrive at the hotel prior to the group in order to send the luggage to the rooms and have much needed beers waiting for the group upon parking the bikes.
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Community
We KARIBOUt the Community
And so, we are committed to giving back!
A portion of the proceeds from every motorcycle tour participant goes directly to the Make-A-Wish foundation whose sole mission is to grant life changing wishes to children ages 3–18 with critical illnesses.
While realizing our own motorcycle dreams, we are also fulfilling the dreams and wishes of these young children.
Making the experience even more meaningful!