Golden Gate

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Days 1 & 2. We begin our tour in Las Vegas, where we’ll stay for two nights, right on The Strip, with all it’s wonderfully over the top hotels! We’ll have our welcome meal, and you’ll be briefed on the routes and roads, paying particular attention to safe riding practices. We’ll pick-up the bikes on the afternoon of day 2, in readiness for an early start next morning. The rest of the time you are free to do as you please. There’s so much to see in this gamblers’ paradise, from the dancing waters at the Bellaggio, to the calm canals complete with singing Gondoliers at the Venetian. Check it all out, have a little flutter, lose your jetlag and acclimatise to the heat.

Day 3. The day we’ve all been waiting for! After an early ride up The Strip, we’ll leave Las Vegas and head west to Death Valley, the lowest place in North America, and the hottest place on earth! A series of sweeping mountain curves will take us hundreds of feet below sea level to the valley basin, and the ancient mudflats of long-forgotten seas. More mountain curves will take us back up into the cooler and more comfortable air of Mammoth Lakes, where we’ll stay overnight, and look back on our incredible day! Approx 280 miles.

Day 4. From the lowest place in North America yesterday, we’ll ride Tioga Pass today, the highest pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, twisting and curving on our way to Yosemite National Park. Who said America was all long, straight roads? Yosemite is breathtakingly beautiful, and famous for it’s Giant Sequoia groves, granite cliffs, waterfalls & streams. Oh, and don’t forget to look out for bears! Approx 175 miles

Golden Gate BridgeDay 5. By popular demand, we stay another night, so we can go back into Yosemite to fully explore this stunningly beautiful National Park.

Day 6. We leave the High Sierra today, heading westward to the coast, and riding more wonderful roads through an area of outstanding natural beauty. From the headland we’ll catch our first glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge, then ride across it as we enter San Francisco, for our two-night stay. Approx 222 miles

Day 7. Free day to explore this vibrant city. You absolutely must take a ride on a tramcar, visit Chinatown, the shops (and the resident seals) on Pier 39, eat ice cream at Ghiradelli’s, and check out Lombard Street, the ‘crookedest street in the world!’ Or take a boat ride to visit the infamous Alcatraz prison, which stands on a rock in the bay, once the home of notorious criminals but now a fascinating tourist attraction.Alices Resturant

Day 8. Back on the road again today, and leaving San Francisco we’ll be riding on Highway 1, along the spectacular coastline of the Pacific Ocean. A slight detour inland will take us to visit Alice’s Café, a favourite haunt of bikers, the most famous of whom was Steve McQueen. Then it’s back on Pacific Coast Highway as we ride towards the Big Sur & Monterey. Be sure to look out for migrating whales, which can sometimes be seen as they come up for air off this dramatic coast. Approx 153 miles

Day 9. Feel the cool Pacific breeze on your face as we continue on the fabulously scenic Highway 1. We’ll visit the picturesque town of Carmel, where Clint Eastwood was once the mayor. Further down the coast, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph the massive elephant seals basking lazily on the beach. Overnight near Pismo Beach. Approx 140 miles

Day 10. Today we continue south towards Los Angeles, occasionally leaving the coastal route to take advantage of fabulous forest and mountain roads, before re-joining PCH to ride through the famous resorts of Santa Barbara, Malibu Beach and Santa Monica, en-route to our central Hollywood hotel. Approx 184 miles

Day 11. Heading south from Los Angeles, we’ll ride cool winding mountain roads to the lively biker café Hell’s Kitchen, then onwards to Paradise! Our descent to Lake Elsinore promises more spectacular views, then on through the San Bernadino Forest for a refreshing swim in our hotel pool, in the lush oasis of Palm Springs. Approx 192 miles

Day 12. Leaving Palm Springs, we’ll ride through the amazing landscape and rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park. We’ll join the Historic Route 66 at Amboy, as we head to Needles, for our overnight stay right on the Mother Road, near the banks of the mighty  Colorado River. Approx 196 miles

Day 13. Today we’ll ride some of the twistiest parts of Route 66, with a visit to the quaint old silver mining town of Oatman, where wild burros roam the streets. Later we’ll be crossing the magnificent Hoover Dam, built in the 1930’s to harness the power of the great Colorado River. Then it’s back across the Nevada desert to Las Vegas, to return our bikes and later maybe meet up to recap the good times over a farewell meal. Approx 151 miles

Day 14. Depart for Las Vegas McCarran Airport, homeward bound.
Prices per Person                                        2012                                                            2013

2 people sharing 1 bike & 1 room                $2712          £1749                                      $2782        £1795

2 people, 2 bikes, 1 room                            $3480         £2245                                       $3558         £2295

1 person, 1 bike, 1 room                              $5110          £3295                                     $5239        £3380

Trike supplement                                        $1499          £968

The above prices are based on an exchange rate of $1.55 to 1GBP. In the case of major Exchange Rate fluctuations, we reserve the right to alter prices and issue a currency surcharge/refund if necessary.

A deposit of £300 per bike is required if you reserve your place more than 24 weeks before the tour starts. 50% of the tour price is required to be paid 24 weeks before the tour starts and the balance paid 12 weeks before the tour starts.

What’s Included: Harley-Davidson rental including sales & environmental taxes, & minimum insurance.  Also support vehicle, all hotels, some breakfasts, National Park Passes, friendly tour guides – & the best time ever!

Theft & Damage Waivers recommended, & are payable locally at either $18-$24-$29 per day. In the case of major Exchange Rate fluctuations, we reserve the right to alter prices and issue a currency surcharge/refund if necessary.
Cars Available for this Tour – please ask for prices

This itinerary may change slightly subject to availability or road conditions.

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