Details
Beginning and ending in Colorado. The roads in the Northwestern states are generally in good condition with light traffic outside of the cities. City traffic can be heavy at times. Other than road repairs you will not be required to ride on any unsealed roads.
This tour takes you through many of the National Parks scattered through the Western Rocky Mountains where you will get a close-up view of beautiful scenery highlighting some of the finest mountain riding in North America.
These trails include the amazing canyons of Utah, the “loneliest highway” of Nevada where you enjoy some incredible riding under wide open skies, the secluded back country of Idaho.
This tour is suitable for Intermediate or Advanced riders. Note: USA drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road.
This exciting tour includes 17 nights' accommodation in comfortable modern hotels.
Tour Highlights: (*Optional on Self-guided tours)
- See America's majestic country up close as you tour some of the finest national parks in the country,
- Ride the Loneliest Highway,
- Ride to the top of the highest ridable road in North America. In excess of 14,000 feet, *
- and more.
Use your own motorcycle or rent one of our touring motorcycles, which are licensed, safety inspected and verified by the State government.
A valid Passport along with appropriate approval is required for entry into the USA.
A current Driver’s License from your country of residence is required for motorcycle rental.
Tour itinerary
Day #1 Shuttle from airport 15 mi / 25 km (Approx. 0:30 hrs.)
After arriving at Denver International Airport, you’ll be met at the airport and shuttled to your hotel to check in and then to pick up your bike.
Today is set aside to allow you to settle in and rest up before the adventure begins tomorrow.
Day #2 Aurora to Green River UT 435 mi / 730 km (Approx. 9:30 hrs. riding)
After a great breakfast, set out on the road to get used to your bike and head towards the mountains. Today’s introduction will get you right into the fun of riding the Rockies. Lots of elevation changes, amazing views and a >14,000 ft. (>4,267m) peak will give you a fantastic start to your adventure. (Optional 1 of the peaks is the highest ridable road in Nth. America) The afternoons ride brings you to your stop for the night, surrounded by wide open spaces.
Day #3 Green River to Eureka NV 420 mi / 705 km (Approx. 7:00 hrs. riding)
Today’s route takes you into the heart of some amazing rock formations. You can see for miles with fantastic views in every direction. Great photo ops are everywhere. Easy corners on a well maintained road lead you on to the next amazing view. Your day ends in a quiet little town. Remember to charge those GoPro batteries for tomorrow.
Day #4 Eureka to Susanville CA 330 mi / 555 km (Approx. 5:40 hrs. riding)
Continuing on the Loneliest Highway you get a true sense of the size and magnitude of this part of the country. Entering California, you will spend the night in a small community surrounded by rich farmland.
Day #5 Susanville to Burns OR 300 mi / 500 km (Approx. 5:20 hrs. riding)
Turning North you continue to ride through peaceful countryside, just enjoying the ride. Farms and scattered bush intermixed with rugged open country make this a relaxing day. Lots of amazing scenery and photo ops await you as you ride this route.
Day #6 Burns to Spokane WA 400 mi / 665 km (Approx. 8:00 hrs. riding)
A longer day leads you into a beautiful location on the West side of the Rockies. Distant horizons and amazing views welcome you to Washington State.
Day #7 Spokane—Rest Day 0 mi / 0 km (Approx. 0:00 hrs. riding)
Today’s your day to do whatever you want, sleep in, take a walk, take a ride, catch up on photos, postcards, laundry, enjoy the sights of the city.
Day #8 Spokane to Kalispell MT 255 mi / 425 km (Approx. 5:25 hrs. riding)
Today's ride takes you into the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by majestic views and amazing green forests, this is a fun day. Tonight’s stop is in a town tucked away in the mountains.
Day #9 Kalispell to Helena MT 290 mi / 485 km (Approx. 6:10 hrs. riding)
Enjoy the moment in Big Sky Country, with fantastic views in every direction.
Day #10 Helena to Gardiner MT 235 mi / 390 km (Approx. 4:00 hrs. riding)
Today’s shorter ride takes you to the edge of Yellowstone National Pack. Along the way you continue to enjoy amazing views, and wide-open spaces. It's easy to just lose yourself in the moment.
Day #11 Gardiner—Yellowstone Loop—Gardiner 185 mi / 305km (Approx. 5:35 hrs. riding)
After a relaxing breakfast, enjoy an easy optional day cruising through America’s first NP [entrance fee required]. Visit Old Faithful, see animals wandering free, view the thermal wonderland and marvel in the amazing views.
Day #12 Gardiner to Billings MT 180 mi / 305 km (Approx. 4:30 hrs. riding)
Riding back through Yellowstone NP before crossing Beartooth Pass and dropping down to Montana’s vast ranch lands, you will continue to experience Montana’s beauty.
Day #13 Billings to Deadwood SD 380 mi / 640 km (Approx. 6:50 hrs. riding)
Today you will ride through history with an optional visit to the “little Bighorn Battlefield”. Combined with riding Montana’s Big Sky Country, and an optional visit to Devils Tower before stopping for the night, makes this a fantastic day. Lots of GoPro miles and photo ops will have you reliving today's memories over & over.
Day #14 Deadwood Loop 190 mi / 320 km (Approx. 4:10 hrs. riding)
Optional visits to Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Bear Country USA, combined with a ride through the Needles, visiting Sturgis, and cruising the Black Hills of Sth. Dakota makes this an amazing day. Today is a GoPro day, have those batteries charged. Wow factors wherever you look.
Day #15 Deadwood—Rest Day 0 mi / 0 km (Approx. 0:00 hrs. riding)
Sleep in, take a walk, take a ride, catch up on photos, postcards, laundry, enjoy the sights of the Deadwood.
Day #16 Deadwood to Fort Collins CO 330 mi / 550 km (Approx. 5:40 hrs. riding)
Riding across the rugged prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming let you imagine what it would have been like for the pioneers as they traveled through this country. Luckily you get to stop for the night in a comfortable hotel and not out on the wild frontier.
Day #17 Fort Collins to Aurora CO 255 mi / 425 km (Approx. 6:25 hrs. riding)
An optional ride over Rocky Mountain NP and then through Colorado’s amazing mountain ranges is a perfect end to this fantastic tour. This is another GoPro day, with lots of terrific scenery. Rolling into Aurora to drop of your bikes before being transported to your hotel gives you time to unwind before a relaxing final dinner. It you want to stay for additional nights, that can be arranged in advance.
Day #18 Shuttle to Airport
After a relaxing breakfast, a shuttle will transfer you to the airport. This shuttle ride is filled with talk about the adventure you’ve just had and the fun experienced.
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Included in your Fully Guided Tour Package
(Incidentals & options are not included unless listed or prearranged)
- Printed Tour Guidebook including maps.
- Bike rental. (Excluding Insurance or Damage Waiver or Auxiliary Equipment such as GPS or optional fittings)
- All accommodation. Day 1 of tour through to last night of tour. Extra nights before or after can be arranged.
- Shuttles (transfers) to & from hotel, airport & bike rental location.
Not Included in your Tour Package
(Rider / Pillion responsibility)
- Airfare.
- Insurance coverage & Damage Waivers (Bonds) on rental bikes.
- Optional equipment add-ons to rental bikes.
- Fuel.
- All meals.
- Special/optional attractions, such as
- Hot Springs,
- National & State Parks
- Incidentals and other costs once inside various attractions. i.e. rental of bathing suits or towels.
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