Supplier: M15202
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Base of operations: New Zealand -- Number of InfoHub client requests accepted: 88 |
M15202 - The gold standard in biking holidays in Africa, New Zealand, South America and Asia. Our small groups, researched biking routes and relationships we have nurtured along the way ensure that our bikers can truly immerse themselves in the places we visit. Pedaling far from the tourist tracks, you will meet the local people, take the road less traveled and make your own unique personal encounter.
We have created personally guided and fully supported bike trips in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, New Zealand, South America and from 2008 China and Tibet, to get you up close and part of the scenery in these awesome countries. These are some of the fun, adventurous and at times challenging trips which will give you the holiday of your life. If you appreciate small group travel with personalized service and willingness to go the extra mile for your special trip, then M15202 is for you. We are a small personalized company and we aim to stay that way.
As well as our standard small group adventures, we are in a unique position to tailor-make special and one-off itineraries, from multi-week bike trips to beach breaks. Whether for large groups, charity organizations, sports clubs, family groups with children or corporate and team building events. So come and share with us the experience of dining by the campfire, camping under the clear African sky or biking and walking with the people and wildlife of our amazing planet.
In 1999 John Etherington’s dream became a reality and M15202 was born. Since then John has been working to develop relationships with people in far off places and grown our trips to what they are today. He is our trusty team and trip leader, bike and vehicle fix-it man, new trip dreamer upper-er and cuppa tea boy. Mandy Richards joined M15202 in 2004 helping to lead our trips in East Africa. Since then she has mastered the art of multi-tasking, not only running the office, answering your emails and taking your bookings but also getting out on her bike and amongst it on trips whenever possible.
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M15202 - The gold standard in biking holidays in Africa, New Zealand, South America and Asia.
1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?
Began in 1999. With 100 years of family history in East Africa - in 1995 John headed to Kenya to discover his family's past and meet his many cousins. A couple of years on with many adventures under his belt John felt that he wanted to share some of the amazing places he had experienced.
M15202 was born in 1999 with a single trip in Kenya and Tanzania and a single biker on board. In the following years our Kenya and Tanzania trip has evolved and grown. We have taken the time to fine tune the trip and now days we lead 6 trips during the East African dry season.
With more of our bikers keen to return for another adventure with us, and our keenness to explore new places - we have since developed trips in Uganda, Chile, China & Tibet, Mexico and a summer season here at home in New Zealand.
2. What is your company's mission?
o lead the best bike trips in the world – we aim to provide our bikers a once in a lifetime experience (or two or three for some) getting close up and right amongst the destinations we visit. Take them to places and provide them with the opportunity to have their own unique experience, one that they would never have found on their own or with other commercial companies.
With the best equipment, the best set up and the best leaders – offer fantastic riding, visit remarkable places, make memorable encounters and provide the opportunity for life changing experiences. Employ only the best trip leaders – who can live and breathe our philosophy and dream as well as adding ‘a splash of their own colour’.
Carry out our business at all times with complete respect for the individuals, communities, economies, environments and eco-systems that we exist in. Employ only actions that make a positive long lasting interactions and contributions in the places we operate.
3. What does your company specialize in?
Creating and leading biking and active holidays that will touch your soul and stay in your memory forever.
4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?
Founder: John Etherington.
5. What is your most popular travel package and why?
Kenya & Tanzania - Baisekeli Maridadi. is our most popular trip. Our bikers tell us that they love it for the personal experience, for taking us to a level of travel and immersion, meeting the local people and out the way amazing places that they would never be able to find if travelling independently.
6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?
"Brilliant! I have done supported tours in USA, Cuba, Brazil and Europe and this is the gold standard in terms of support, food, attention to detail, professionalism, friendliness etc. etc. I cannot recommend this company too highly. Go have fun!"
Jane Thurnell-Read, UK - Kenya and Tanzania, July 2007
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Vacation Packages offered by supplier M15202
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The Ultimate Biking Adventure - 16 Day Kenya andTanzania
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During this 16-day biking tour you will experience a different face of Africa - local villages and traditional tribesmen, breathtaking scenery and wildlife grazing on the plains. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Ecotourism
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NZD 4490
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Tanzania
Kenya
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China and Tibet - A Taste of Tibet
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This is a 15 day journey by bike through the Sichuan Province and Tibetan Plateau, that must be one of the most diverse, and memorable biking destinations on the planet. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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NZD 4490
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China
Tibet
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Kenya and Tanzania Biking Adventure (16 Days)
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Travel at the pace of Africa on this 16 day mountain bike adventure, experience the culture, wildlife and landscapes of an amazing continent. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
National Parks
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NZD 4490
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Kenya
Tanzania
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Kenya and Tanzania Family Biking Adventure
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A 16 day family biking adventure taking in the best of Kenya and Tanzania from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Wildlife Viewing
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NZD 3490
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Kenya
Tanzania
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LAOS - Forgotten Mountains
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‘Leum Phu Khao’ Forgotten Mountains - join us for 13 days biking in stunning rolling landscapes and meet the most chilled people on earth. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
Cultural Journey
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NZD 3950
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Laos
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The Heaphy Experience
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The Heaphy Track is a unique, multi-day, remote, mountain bike ride that has no equal in New Zealand. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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NZD 1950
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New Zealand
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The Heaphy UnPlugged
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The Heaphy Track is a remote, multi-day, mountain bike ride that has no equal in New Zealand. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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NZD 995
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New Zealand
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Single Track Mind
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A four day feast of cross country mountain biking in Nelson, New Zealand. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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NZD 1795
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New Zealand
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Pedal, Paddle and Explore
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Five days of outdoor fun and adventure for families. Experience biking, sea kayaking, and other activities. Read more >>> |
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Multi-activity
National Parks
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NZD 1495
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New Zealand
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Cambodia Cycling Tour
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Siem Reap to Phnom Penh | 13 days | 460 km | Tropical cycling tour Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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NZD 3950
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Cambodia
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Cambodia Family Cycling Tour
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Siem Reap to Phnom Penh | 13 days | 460 km | Family Tropical cycling tour Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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NZD 3950
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Cambodia
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