Route 66 holiday – in 8 days!
The greatest hits of Route 66 and the Wild West in just over a week!

Over the course of this 8 day odyssey we will ride the highway that’s the best, through a thousand miles of inspiring panoramas and storied roads.

See the best of the Wild West as you ride southwest through California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Our 8 day Self Drive motorcycle tour has got it all. There are vast canyons and soaring mountains, and awe-inspiring deserts, but also exciting cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. You’ll see all the principle attractions of the South-West, including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley.

• 1427 Miles / 2298 Kilometers
• helicopter flight in Grand Canyon (gt*)
• 7 nights
• Experienced guide (gt*)
• Quality accommodation
• A night in Las Vegas
• Custom Riding Jacket (gt*)
• One Way Transfer fees (gt*)
• Motorcycle rental and tax

• Support vehicle (gt*)
• Free gas (gt*)
• National Park entrance fees (gt*)
• Welcome & Farewell Dinner (gt*)
• Helmets for driver and passenger
• Transportation between hotel
  and rental location (gt*)
  gt* = On Guided Tour Only

Guided Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Los Angeles, CA

The shuttle bus will transfer you to the handily located Los Angeles airport hotel. Waiting in the lobby will be our representative, with all the info about the adventure that’s just around the corner. This evening, over a hearty meal and cool refreshments at a great local restaurant you will have the chance to get to know your fellow riders.

Day 2: Los Angeles, CA - Palm Springs, CA (Miles:190, Kilometers:306)

The journey begins, after a satisfying Welcome Breakfast that is. Then you and your fellow riders will be transferred to our Los Angeles rental location to finally pick up your Harley-Davidson. After a short orientation it’s time to head south and the journey has begun, as we ride the twisting mountain road all the way down to Lake Elsinore. This is a 28 mile stretch of virtually non-stop s-curves with a drop of over 4,000 feet! After lunch at one of California's finest biker bars,"Hell's Kitchen", we head out on the renowned Ortega Highway, picking up the pace as we roar through the roads of the San Bernardino National Forest. Then it’s onto that old moneyed playground of Palm Springs, where you will spend your first night on the road.

Day 3: Palm Springs CA - Laughlin NV (Miles:232, Kilometers:374)

You and your Hog will actually hit Route 66 proper today, but first things first – a loop through Joshua Tree National Park. The incredible rock formations and kaleidoscope of color will take your breath away, especially if you’ve never seen it before. After passing through the old frontier town of Twentynine Palms, we enter Historic Route 66 at the eerie ghost town of Amboy. As we head towards Laughlin, this is the perfect opportunity to have your photo taken standing by one the iconic Route 66 logos on the old highway. It’s been quite a day, so you can take an reviving dip in the hotel pool and work up an appetite, before dining at one of Nevada’s best kept secrets – a restaurant that serves some of the tastiest steaks anywhere on the planet.

Day 4: Laughlin NV - Grand Canyon AZ (Miles:245, Kilometers:394)

We continue our ride on legendary Route 66 into Arizona, stop to check out the burros – wild donkeys that wander the streets of Oatman – and continue on to Kingman. Situated in the middle of the longest surviving expanse of the original "Mother Road", Kingman is often referred to as "The heart of Historic Route 66". From Kingman we head off in a northern loop through the Hualapai Indian Reservation for the town of Seligman, also located along the original Route 66. After lunch at "The Roadkill Cafe" (Don’t be put off by the name, it is only a joke) in Seligman, we hit the road again, impatient for the first glimpse of the magnificent Grand Canyon. Nothing can quite prepare you for its reality, but don’t worry we will arrive there with ample to time just to sit at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a cool refreshment and watch the awe-inspiring sunset.

Day 5: Grand Canyon AZ - Monument Valley UT (Miles:170, Kilometers:274)

The day begins in the most spectacular fashion imaginable, with a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. After your flight and then a ride along the South Rim we are on our way to the epic Monument Valley. You are in Navajo Country now, and just to make it authentic, today at lunch we’ll enjoy a genuine Navajo meal - Navajo Tacos and traditional Navajo music and dance. All around stark and isolated sandstone hills and dramatic rock formations rise up from a seemingly endless expanse of red sands. The whole thing just shouts out ‘Wild West’. At Monument Valley you’ll see how much the popular imagination of the old west was indeed shaped by this one place. We overnight at a pleasant spot in the desert community of Kayenta. This evening you can get into the party spirit relaxing around the pool and preparing steaks over an open fire.

Day 6: Monument Valley UT - Bryce Canyon UT (Miles:340, Kilometers:547)

Leaving Kayenta we make tracks for the sleepy town of Mexican Hat. For a short time a booming gold-mining settlement, it gets its name from a sandstone hoodoo ("tent rock") by the riverside which resembles a Mexican sombrero. We go riding our two-wheeled chariots through the Valley of the Gods, which movie buffs may well recognize from the movie "Thelma and Louise". In any case, it is spectacular. Next, we cross the Colorado River at the spot where it pours into Lake Powell. With its 1960 miles of shoreline, more than the entire Pacific Coast, and some 96 water-filled side canyons, Lake Powell is one mighty waterway. The trail continues along the southernmost limits of Capitol Reef National Park, then on through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. We ride the so-called Devil’s Backbone of the Escalante Wilderness en route to Bryce Canyon, where we will spend the night.

Day 7: Bryce Canyon UT - Las Vegas NV (Miles:250, Kilometers:403)

Our first stop this morning is Bryce Canyon, which is not so much a canyon as a series of open-air theaters, carved out of rock by some invisible hand! At Zion National Park, the spectacle of rock formations is remarkable. But there’s more to this leg of the journey than sightseeing. The switchbacks of Zion probably offer the most challenging ride of the entire trip! When you contrast Zion to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, Zion has a greater sense of untamed isolation. Yet the odd thing is that it’s just a quick ride into the neon lights and gambling paradise of Las Vegas. After we pull into sin city, we take back our bikes to a drop-off location just a stone’s throw away from the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is a great opportunity to share your favourite parts of the trip with all your new biker buddies.

Day 8: Las Vegas, departure

If you would like to spend some more time in Las Vegas or hold onto your motorcycle a bit longer, just let us know and we will make the necessary arrangements. Last but not least, we hope you’ve enjoyed the tour!

Self-Guided Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Los Angeles, CA

Take a cab to your Los Angeles airport hotel which is near to the motorcycle rental location. Take it easy over a hearty meal and cool refreshments at a great local restaurant. Tomorrow you will be riding into the desert!

Day 2: Los Angeles, CA - Palm Springs, CA (Miles:190, Kilometers:306)

The journey begins, after a satisfying Welcome Breakfast that is. Then call a cab and ride to our Los Angeles rental location to finally pick up your Harley-Davidson. After a short orientation it’s time to head south and the journey has begun, as we ride the twisting mountain road all the way down to Lake Elsinore. This is a 28 mile stretch of virtually non-stop s-curves with a drop of over 4,000 feet! After lunch at one of California's finest biker bars,"Hell's Kitchen", we head out on the renowned Ortega Highway, picking up the pace as we roar through the roads of the San Bernardino National Forest. Then it’s onto that old moneyed playground of Palm Springs, where you will spend your first night on the road.

Day 3: Palm Springs CA - Laughlin NV (Miles:232, Kilometers:374)

You and your Hog will actually hit Route 66 proper today, but first things first – a loop through Joshua Tree National Park. The incredible rock formations and kaleidoscope of color will take your breath away, especially if you’ve never seen it before. After passing through the old frontier town of Twentynine Palms, we enter Historic Route 66 at the eerie ghost town of Amboy. As you head towards Laughlin, this is the perfect opportunity to have your photo taken standing by one the iconic Route 66 logos on the old highway. It’s been quite a day, so you can take an reviving dip in the hotel pool and work up an appetite, before dining at one of Nevada’s best kept secrets – a restaurant that serves some of the tastiest steaks anywhere on the planet.

Day 4: Laughlin NV - Williams AZ (Miles:109, Kilometers:304)

Continue your ride on legendary Route 66 into Arizona, stop to check out the burros – wild donkeys that wander the streets of Oatman – and continue on to Kingman. Situated in the middle of the longest surviving expanse of the original "Mother Road", Kingman is often referred to as "The heart of Historic Route 66". From Kingman we head off in a northern loop through the Hualapai Indian Reservation for the town of Seligman, also located along the original Route 66. After lunch at "The Roadkill Cafe" (Don’t be put off by the name, it is only a joke) in Seligman, you hit the road again towards Williams: the last town that was bypassed by the interstate system in 1984.

Day 5: Williams AZ - Kayenta UT (Miles:210, Kilometers:336)

Impatient for the first glimpse of the magnificent Grand Canyon? Nothing can quite prepare you for its reality, but don’t worry we will arrive there with ample to time just to sit at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a cool refreshment. The day may begin in the most spectacular fashion imaginable, with a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon (optional program, please add $239 per person, download brochure ). After your flight and then a ride along the South Rim we are on our way to the epic Monument Valley. You are in Navajo Country now, and just to make it authentic, today at lunch we’ll enjoy a genuine Navajo meal - Navajo Tacos and traditional Navajo music and dance. All around stark and isolated sandstone hills and dramatic rock formations rise up from a seemingly endless expanse of red sands. The whole thing just shouts out ‘Wild West’. At Monument Valley you’ll see how much the popular imagination of the old west was indeed shaped by this one place. We overnight at a pleasant spot in the desert community of Kayenta. This evening you can get into the party spirit relaxing around the pool and preparing steaks over an open fire.

Day 6: Kayenta UT - Bryce Canyon UT (Miles:255, Kilometers:408)

Leaving Kayenta we make tracks for the sleepy town of Mexican Hat. For a short time a booming gold-mining settlement, it gets its name from a sandstone hoodoo ("tent rock") by the riverside which resembles a Mexican sombrero. We go riding our two-wheeled chariots through the Valley of the Gods, which movie buffs may well recognize from the movie "Thelma and Louise". In any case, it is spectacular. Next, we cross the Colorado River at the spot where it pours into Lake Powell. With its 1960 miles of shoreline, more than the entire Pacific Coast, and some 96 water-filled side canyons, Lake Powell is one mighty waterway. The trail continues along the southernmost limits of Capitol Reef National Park, then on through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. We ride the so-called Devil’s Backbone of the Escalante Wilderness en route to Bryce Canyon, where you will spend the night.

Day 7: Bryce Canyon UT - Las Vegas NV, return motorcyle (Miles:285, Kilometers:456)

Your first stop this morning is Bryce Canyon, which is not so much a canyon as a series of open-air theaters, carved out of rock by some invisible hand! At Zion National Park, the spectacle of rock formations is remarkable. But there’s more to this leg of the journey than sightseeing. The switchbacks of Zion probably offer the most challenging ride of the entire trip! When you contrast Zion to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, Zion has a greater sense of untamed isolation. Yet the odd thing is that it’s just a quick ride into the neon lights and gambling paradise of Las Vegas. After you pull into sin city, you take back your bike to a drop-off location just a stone’s throw away from the legendary Las Vegas Strip.

Day 8: Las Vegas, departure

If you would like to spend some more time in Las Vegas or hold onto your motorcycle a bit longer, just let us know and we will make the necessary arrangements. Last but not least, we hope you’ve enjoyed the tour!

Tour dates (English)

Tour dates (German Exclusive Language)

Tour dates (Italian Exclusive Language)

Tour dates (Spanish Exclusive Language)

Tour dates (French Exclusive Language)

Tour rates (per person)

Various discounts may apply (season, group booking, early-bird, last-minute etc - please always contact us for your special rate)

Guided Tours:

1 rider 1 motorcycle 1 room, from: US$4,758.00 (£3,759.00, AU$7,470.00, NZ$8,231.00, 4.520,00 €)

2 people 1 motorcycle 1 room, per person, from: US$2,979.00 (£2,353.00, AU$4,677.00, NZ$5,154.00, 2.830,00 €)

2 people 2 motorcycles 1 room, per person, from: US$3,868.00 (£3,056.00, AU$6,073.00, NZ$6,692.00, 3.675,00 €)

Self-Guided Tours:

1 rider 1 motorcycle 1 room, from: US $3,277.00 (£2,589.00, AU$5,145.00, NZ$5,669.00, 3.113,00 €)

2 people 1 motorcycle 1 room, per person, from: US $1,694.00 (£1,338.00, AU$2,660.00, NZ$2,931.00, 1.609,00 €)

2 people 2 motorcycles 1 room, per person, from: US $2,400.00 (£1,896.00, AU$3,768.00, NZ$4,152.00, 2.280,00 €)

Trike surcharge, from: US $1,500.00 (£1,185.00, AU$2,355.00, NZ$2,595.00, 1.425,00 €)

We only have a few Trikes in our national fleet so let us know to book soon so we can get it locked up.

Cancellation terms

• A reservation may be cancelled up to 45 or more days prior to the pick-up date with no cancellation fee charge. You will receive your deposit back in the form of store credit.
• Cancelling between 44-31 out from your tour start date will have a 50% cancellation fee and the remainder will be put into store credit.
• Cancelling inside of 30 days would forfeit everything as a cancellation fee. Cancellations can be addressed on a case by case basis as well.
• Refunds, if applicable, will be issued in a form of store credit that can be redeemed within 1 year from the date it was issued. Store credit can be used for new tours or rental.
• Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
• Refunds: No refund policy. In the event of overpayment or customer claim request, all amounts will be issued in the form of a Store Credit.

MINIMUM TOUR PARTICIPANTS
• Our company reserves the right to cancel a tour up to 30 days prior to the departure date if an insufficient number of participants have booked and fully paid by that time.

TOUR CANCELLATION BY US
• In the case of a tour cancellation, the tour participants will be notified by us and will either be offered the tour as a Self- Drive Tour package (bike rental & hotel package) or will be offered the Guided Tour with an additional fee making up for the insufficient number of tour participants.
• If all tour participants do not agree to pay the additional charge, we will refund the payment in full, which will constitute the full settlement and we will be absolved of all liability associated with that booking.
• Our company is not liable for any additional costs or losses incurred by the tour participant due to a tour cancellation. This includes, but is not limited to, the cost of pre-paid airline tickets, hotel reservations or automobile rentals. Situations may arise which make it necessary for us to cancel, advance or postpone a scheduled tour, change itineraries or make substitutions regarding hotels, cities, tour guides and other travel arrangements. In that event, our company does not assume responsibility or liability for any resulting losses, expenses or inconvenience.

Because of the chance of illness, accident, airline inefficiency, company insolvency or other unforeseen situations that may cause a customer (you) to miss a tour, we suggests to purchase travel/medical/health/trip cancellation insurance. It is a little expense that gives you piece of mind, highly recommended!

Insurance

Various motorcycle insurances are available that you can book with your rental, for more information please have a look at our Insurance webpage.

What's included in guided tours?

• Guaranteed first motorcycle model choice
• All hotel accommodations - with highest costumer ratings selected
• Late model motorcycle rental
• Unlimited mileage
• Professional Tour Leaders (Multilingual)
• Support Vehicle equipped with spare bike and room for additional luggage
• Support Vehicle driver
• Welcome & Farewell Celebration with dinner
• Helmets for driver and passenger (half-face)
• Custom Armored Riding Jacket (you will keep it!)
• On-Road Concierge Service
• Custom Tour Completion Patch
• Breakfast on riding days
• Door to door luggage service
• Fuel & oil on riding days
• Transportation between hotel and rental location
• Mobile Tour Guide App
• Toll Fees
• One Way Transfer fees (motorcycle only)
• National Park entrance fees
• Hotel Parking fees
• All taxes, fees, and environmental surcharges

What's NOT included in guided tours?

• Airfares
• Insurance
• Food and snacks (except for welcome & farewell meals)
• Transfer airport-hotel-airport
• Beverages
• Tips
• Personal souvenirs

What's included in self-guided tours?

• All hotel accommodations
• Late model motorcycle rental
• Unlimited mileage
• Helmets for driver and passenger
• All taxes, fees, and environmental surcharges
• Transportation between hotel and rental location (within 5 miles, save receipt for rental location)
• One Way Transfer fees (motorcycle only)
• Co-pilot book
• Detailed day by day or hour by hour itinerary
• Routing with scenic drive specific for motorbikes
• Tips for local areas
• GPS Navigation Unit (taxable): $15.00 per day (Required Security Deposit: authorized $250 hold on a major credit card)
• Customized Pre-Planned Trip to the GPS Unit (taxable): $10.00 per day

What's NOT included in self-guided tours?

• Airfares
• Insurance
• Food and snacks
• Beverages
• Fuel and oil
• Insurance
• Tips
• Personal souvenirs
• Parking fees, park entrance fees, road or toll charges
• Motorcycle security deposit (amount based on selected insurance)
• Helicopter flight in Grand Canyon: optional @$279 per person
• Seasonal surcharges
• Rally surcharges
• Transfer airport-hotel-airport

To book this tour we need following information from you:

• Date of arrival (rental/riding starts next morning)
• Rider(s): name, jacket size, home address, nationality, required insurance option(s): VIP Zero, VIP, SLI, selection of motorcycle model choice, room type: one or two beds in room? Any additional hotel rooms before or after the tour?
• Pillion(s): name, jacket size, nationality
• Booking deposit: 20% per motorcycle
• Final payment: 6 weeks before tour commences
• Payment method: bank transfer to our bank account. We also accept US personal checks (scanned to e-mail or mailed to our office).
• PayPal and MoneyGram payments are not accepted

Please note: please do not purchase domestic/international airline tickets until tour is confirmed by us!