Frequently Asked Questions
For generations, the Vespa has been a symbol of freedom and of distinctive taste. A Vespa tour provides you the freedom to explore a destination in an effective way, freeing you from traffic congestion & parking limitations. It allows you to get closer to the little things that make a place unique. Whether it is riding through the back-lanes of a city or the narrow ridges of a paddy field, a Vespa tour simply takes you to places beyond conventional tours and it takes you there…in style!
V – Value: Our tours are designed to provide a tantalizing array of local insights…at local prices!
E – Exclusive Experience: As the first and only provider of Vespa tours in Peninsular Malaysia, we thrive on being different and on taking you where others don’t…or simply can’t!
S – Safety: Your safety is our top priority. From insurance to safety helmets, and from thoughtful route planning to seasoned Vespa captains, we ensure that every precautionary measure is taken to ensure a safe ride.
P – Passion: We invite you to experience for yourself our deep passion for uncovering Malaysia’s unique diversity. Let us share with you what’s closest to our hearts…and our stomachs!
A – Adventure: Go beyond regular sightseeing and take a ride on the wild side. Come embark on a Vespalicious adventure with us!
It is compulsory for all travel and tour products to be licensed with the Ministry of Tourism in Malaysia. Vespalicious.com is operated by Dusky Leaf Adventures (M) Sdn Bhd a licensed travel agency in Malaysia bearing the license number 10253.
It is illegal to offer or purchase any travel and tour products or packages in Malaysia from organisations without such license issued by the Ministry of Tourism in Malaysia.
We are passionate about collecting classic Vespas and sharing our passion with others. The types of Vespas on our fleet include VBB, Super 125, Super 150, Sprint 150, PX 150, PS 150, etc.
“Cooler Lumpur by Night” is our best selling 4 hours tour within the city of Kuala Lumpur to experience night markets for local delicacies as well as the night life of the capital city after dark.
“KL’s Inside Scoot” is a 4 hours tour to the insides of Kuala Lumpur where tourist is least expected to be such as the morning wet market, before going on a culinary exploration of famed hawker stalls.
“The Kampung Life” is an 8 hours tour to the countryside with lunch provided to experience the Malaysian way of spending quality family time together.
“Penang’s Night Eat-Venture” is a 4 hours tour within the UNESCO heritage city of George Town riding through alleys and experiencing the local lifestyle of a Penangite.
Helmets will be provided and it is compulsory under the Road & Transport Ministry in Malaysia that both rider and pillion have to wear certified helmets when on a motorcycle.
Only essential items such as: drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses and smartphone for video or photographs. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing as this is an adventure exploration of Kuala Lumpur and George Town, Penang.
The tour begins from the hotel you are booked into. “Cooler Lumpur by Night” begins at 7.00pm and ends at 11.00pm (4 hours) while “KL’s Inside Scoot” starts at 9.00am and ends at 10.00pm (4 hours), “The Kampung Life” begins at 9.00am and ends at 5.00pm (8 hours) and “Penang’s Night Eat-Venture” starts at 7.00pm and ends at 11.00pm (4 hours). At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to the hotel you are booked into.
Minimum number of persons is one adult.
The tours can be shared or private depending on the number of people. Should you require a private tour, please do email us at vespalicoustours@gmail.com.
Our Vespa can accommodate a maximum weight of approximately 150kg for a ride along with a pillion. For your safety, we will not encourage any plus size to join this tour on a Vespa but on a larger motorcycle that can accommodate more than 150kg weight.
Do inform us in advance during your reservation if you are a plus size person so that we can arrange the necessaries to make your tour more comfortable and memorable.
As safety and security is our priority, we do not encourage you to ride your own Vespa due to road and climate challenges that you may face. You will only be able to ride pillion with a rider, after all, as pillion, you got to enjoy the breeze, sceneries, sights and sounds of the tour.
However, there are safety compounds that we have prepare on each of our tours for you to ride a Vespa on your own which strictly confined to a certain perimeter away from the busy streets, highways and traffic.
Motorcycle riding is safe in Malaysia as long as the regulations are strictly followed such as wearing a helmet, ensuring that your motorcycle is always in good working condition.
All our riders are interviewed to ensure that they are fit and responsibility for the rides and tours. This includes ensuring that they have a valid motorcycle license, no criminal offences, free from drugs and have good knowledge of the tour.
At the same time, the Vespa used for our tours are owned by Vespalicious with regular maintenance to ensure safety is not promise.
Every tour will also be fully equipped with a first-aid kit.
Yes, a liability waiver needs to be completed and signed once you confirm your tour with Vespalicious.
Please download our liability waiver form here to complete and revert to +6011 5677 6120.
Insurance coverage is optional, making it hassle free.
Local street food is best associated with this tour since our main objective is for you to enjoy our tour in the Malaysian way. Night markets, hawker’s food, home-cook food and self-cook food are some of the delicacies offered.
Vegetarian diets can be arranged. Please do inform us in advance while you place your reservation with us.
Do inform us about your dietarian plans in advance when you place your reservation with us and we will accommodate to your request.
Kids will enjoy the ride to the countryside of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur as well as George Town, Penang whereby catching peacock fishes and be educated on flora and fauna besides enjoying a deep in crystal waterfalls are some of the memorable experience that children will be amazed.
We recommend children age between 7 to 12 years old for our tours. We do not accept child below 6 years old due to safety and security reasons.
Malaysia is located in the equatorial region, and has a tropical rainforest climate. Located near the equator, Malaysia’s climate is categorised as equatorial, being hot and humid throughout the year. The average rainfall is 250 centimeters (98 in) a year and the average temperature is 27 °C (80.6 °F).
Best time to come to Malaysia are during January, February, May, June, July, August & December. Weather conditions during these months are hot and humid, but cool down as and when it rains, keeping the temperature balanced. Temperature ranges from 21 degree Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius.
Malaysia is a country like any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, culture and religious diversity make it rich, compelling and surprising land. It’s a dream turned into reality by sharing the best common interest in travel, food, places, heritage and lots more.
