Tibetmoto Tours Team - Tibetmoto Tours

Hendrik HeyneRoad Captain /
Managing Director

Tenzin Choetso Office Manager

Tenzin Choetso

Tenzin was born in Deqen, 200 km away from Shangri-la, nearby the Mekong river. The area is one of the most beautiful parts of Yunnan province and from her village one can see the peak of the 6,700 meter high Mt. Kawa Karpo. Since her university degree in 2009 she is the business owner. Tenzin is the co-founder of Tibetmoto. Tenzin leads her team, coordinates hotel and flight bookings, communicates with local partners and guides, and applies for permits from government agencies, such as the Tibet Travel Permit or the Aliens’ Travel Permit for foreigners traveling to Tibet. She also accompanies new pilot tours or scouting tours and takes photos. She set up our homestay in her hometown, which we visit on many tours.

Tashi DorjieRoad Captain

Tashi Dorjie

Tashi is from Shangri-La and is an experienced motorcycle tour guide and road manager. He has extensive experience in leading tours in Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai, and of course, Tibet, including the challenging overland route from Munich to Lhasa, which he has guided three times. Furthermore, he possesses extensive guiding experience, having led tours in Nepal and throughout Indochina.Tashi speaks English, Chinese, Tibetan, and various local dialects, making him highly effective in communicating with locals and in difficult situations. His resourcefulness and open manner, coupled with a consistently helpful attitude, make him a valuable Road Captain on our tours. Additionally, Tashi manages our vehicle fleet and the motorcycle base in the old town Shangri-La, where he is responsible for maintenance management and organization.

Joe Sauerborn Mechanic

Joe Sauerborn

Joe is originally from southern Germany and has lived in Chiang Mai Thailand for over 30 years now. In Chiang Mai he runs his own workshop. As an experienced mechanic, Joe accompanies our motorcycle tours in Thailand and Southeast Asia and is responsible for the vehicle fleet.

Natalie NeuhausBooking Manager

Natalie Neuhaus

Born and raised in Chiang Mai and educated in a bilingual environment, Natalie developed an early passion for language, communication, and the connection between people from different cultures. Her academic focus in Mass Communication strengthened her interest in travel storytelling and meaningful guest interaction.

Natalie gained international experience living and working in the United States and later spent more than two years in Berlin, where she worked in hotel hospitality and refined her service-oriented approach to customer communication.

Today, she is back in Chiang Mai and part of the Classic Bike Adventure team. With her background in international hospitality and cross-cultural communication, Natalie is dedicated to supporting our riders throughout their journey and helping create unforgettable travel experiences.

Oscar SchochProject Manager

Oscar Schoch

Oscar is a Projects Manager at Tibetmoto and has been a member of the back-office team since joining the company in 2024. He is a Swiss and Thai national and was born and raised in Chiang Mai.

His interest in motorsports began at a young age, starting with competitive go-kart racing before progressing to motorcycle riding. Over the years, he has travelled extensively across Southeast Asia, riding through countries including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion for motorcycles and travel.

Having lived and studied in Switzerland and England before returning to his hometown of Chiang Mai, he brings an academic background in psychology, marketing, and hospitality, which he applies to his role overseeing Tibetmoto’s marketing initiatives and managing new projects. His work spans both behind-the-scenes development and client-facing responsibilities. Oscar’s multidisciplinary background and international perspective support the continued growth of Tibetmoto.