Two Wheels to the Wild West: Las Vegas - San Francisco - Los Angeles in 9 days!
Experience the Wild West from the seat of the legendary Harley Davidson. Breathtaking scenery, whether desert or mountains, and exciting cities make this the 9 day journey of a lifetime. Take in the major attractions of the South-West such as Yosemite, Death Valley, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles. When your ride across the Wild East comes to an end, you’ll have travelled over 1000 miles of road, and unforgettable sights, such as the California coastline via Big Sur on Highway #1, for the last leg of the tour.
Day 1: Las Vegas: meet and greet!
Welcome to Las Vegas! We recommend arriving at the hotel a day early to explore Las Vegas and relax a bit before meeting your Tour Leaders. We will arrange a meeting time and place at the hotel for an orientation, and then it is off to pick up your bikes! Tonight you will have a chance to meet the rest of the group at the Welcome Dinner. Get some rest tonight, as tomorrow we start our journey through some of the most amazing scenery in the Wild West!
Day 2: Las Vegas - NV, Mammoth Lake CA (Miles:315, Kilometers:507)
Leaving the bright lights of Vegas behind we head west, where our ride takes us through Death Valley – famously the hottest place in the world! As you’ll soon notice, it’s almost entirely lacking in shade. The valley’s chiseled tiers of rock form crevices at the foot of sharply silhouetted hills: exotic mineral content transforms prehistoric mudflats into spectrums of sun baked iridescence. Riding Death Valley is hot and thirsty work so we take an early lunch at Furnace Creek Ranch. Then after negotiating a series of mountain curves, we will have dropped hundreds of feet below sea level to discover ourselves in the basin of Death Valley. It’s time to head west again, riding through Sequoia National Park up to Mammoth Lakes, which are a popular spot for mountain biking in summer and skiing in the winter.
Day 3: Mammoth Lake CA - Yosemite CA (Miles:150, Kilometers:242)
Leaving Mammoth Lakes for dust our trip continues northwards for a while before we arrive at the notorious Tioga Pass to traverse Yosemite National Park. Through the winding granite canyons we go, giving both you and your Harley a proper workout. For the first several miles, muscle flexing turns are standard and the road demands all your attention as at last we enter the mother of all US National Parks. The very name Yosemite conjures up such a range of imagery, and raises expectations about as high as they can go. Yet as you’ll see, Yosemite is just as stunningly scenic and untamed as you could ever expect – and then some. The day’s ride finishes at El Portal (the gateway), where we overnight.
Day 4: Yosemite CA - San Francisco CA (Miles:200, Kilometers:322)
Our bikebound exploration of Yosemite National Park continues for a while before yet again we head west – this time towards San Francisco. Crossing San Rafael Bridge takes us into Marin County, which is often rated the wealthiest county in all of the US. It’s a playground for the rich, but also lovers of natural beauty; where deep redwood forests, mountains and sandy beaches compete for your attention with flashy displays of wealth. We stop at picturesque Sausalito, a seaside town that was once lined with saloons and sailors on shore leave. These days it’s more like the French Riviera. After lunch we head directly for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and right into San Francisco, where we’ll stay for the following two nights.
Day 5: San Francisco CA, rest day
You have the whole day at your leisure to explore San Francisco, arguably the most liberal city in the US. It’s a hip, highly individualistic, and surprisingly compact place which has an almost European panache and offers many opportunities for sightseeing. We offer several optional excursions today, such as a Cable Car rides, a Bay Cruise, a trip to Alcatraz, or even a Napa Valley wine tour. Or you can just go at your own pace.
Day 6: San Francisco CA - Monterey CA (Miles:118, Kilometers:190)
Today as we ride the craggy coastline, you’ll get your first taste of what is widely held to be one of the best motorcycle rides in the world, heading south on the celebrated PCH (Hwy #1) along the Pacific Ocean. En route to Monterey, we’ll admire splendid views of the coves and inlets of the Pacific. Monterey is home to the world renowned Laguna Seca Automobile and Motorcycle Racetrack and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The coastline here is simply astonishing and there’s plenty of scope for great photo stops. We overnight in Monterey.
Day 7: Monterey CA - Pismo Beach CA (Miles:152, Kilometers:245)
Our ride along scenic Hwy #1 continues in style, hugging the cliff’s edges of the wild and undeveloped Big Sur Coast. The 90-something miles of rocky cliffs form a transcendent landscape where river canyons are lined with redwood groves, and where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise spectacularly out of the blue-green Pacific. About halfway along the Big Sur Coast we arrive at Esalen. Located on a cliff top high above the raging Pacific surf, Esalen is named after the long gone native tribes who must have once enjoyed its natural hot springs. Cruising by San Simeon, Cambria and Morro Bay we eventually come to Pismo Beach. A special treat - our overnight stay tonight is at a luxurious ocean resort.
Day 8: Pismo Beach CA - Los Angeles CA (Miles:225, Kilometers:362)
The final day and we get our motors running, and head out on Hwy 101 one more time – this time heading towards Los Angeles. We cut inland at Santa Maria for some fun on the scenic back roads to be found there. At Santa Barbara it’s back onto Hwy 101, and then we ride directly into Malibu, the beach colony favoured by the rich and famous. Some twenty miles later we come to Santa Monica and Venice. Santa Monica is LA’s biggest resort – and its oldest. In the 1960s it was a far out beachfront playground. These days it’s a liberal and overtly health conscious community. Just look at the bodies at Muscle Beach in Venice. People come to Venice Boardwalk from all over the world – because nowhere else does LA parade itself as it does here. From Venice there’s just one more ride, and that’s to our drop-off location, to return your motorcycle and transfer back to the hotel for the "Good-bye" dinner, where you can cherish all the great memories still fresh in your mind.
Day 9: Departure
The hotel shuttle will transfer you to Los Angeles International Airport. See you on your next biking vacation!
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Tour dates (English):
Apr 18, 2019 - Apr 26, 2019
May 02, 2019 - May 10, 2019
May 09, 2019 - May 17, 2019
May 16, 2019 - May 24, 2019
May 30, 2019 - Jun 07, 2019
Jun 06, 2019 - Jun 14, 2019
Jun 13, 2019 - Jun 21, 2019
Jun 27, 2019 - Jul 05, 2019
Jul 18, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019
Aug 01, 2019 - Aug 09, 2019
Aug 08, 2019 - Aug 16, 2019
Aug 15, 2019 - Aug 23, 2019
Aug 22, 2019 - Aug 30, 2019
Sep 05, 2019 - Sep 13, 2019
Sep 12, 2019 - Sep 20, 2019
Sep 19, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019
Sep 26, 2019 - Oct 04, 2019
Oct 03, 2019 - Oct 11, 2019
Oct 10, 2019 - Oct 18, 2019
Oct 17, 2019 - Oct 25, 2019
Nov 07, 2019 - Nov 15, 2019
Route 66 tour in German - Exclusive Language:
Jun 06, 2019 - Jun 14, 2019
Jul 18, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019
Sep 19, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019
Route 66 tour in Italian - Exclusive Language:
May 23, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Aug 15, 2019 - Aug 23, 2019
Route 66 tour in Spanish - Exclusive Language:
May 23, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Aug 15, 2019 - Aug 23, 2019
Route 66 tour in French - Exclusive Language:
May 16, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Aug 08, 2019 - Aug 16, 2019
Rates for guided tours (per person):
1 rider 1 motorcycle 1 room: US$4,080.00 (£3,223.00, AU$5,671.00, NZ$5,957.00,R 57 324,00, 3.590,00 €)
2 people 1 motorcycle 1 room: US$2,520.00 (£1,991.00, AU$3,503.00, NZ$3,679.00,R 35 406,00, 2.218,00 €)
2 people 2 motorcycles 1 room: US$3,240.00 (£2,560.00, AU$4,504.00, NZ$4,730.00,R 45 522,00, 2.851,00 €)
Trike Supplement along with the additional one way is: US$1,100.00. We only have a few in our national fleet so let us know to book soon so we can get it locked up.
Rates for self-guided tours (per person):
1 rider 1 motorcycle 1 room: US$3,240.00 (£2,560.00, AU$4,504.00, NZ$4,730.00,R 45 522,00, 2.851,00 €)
2 people 1 motorcycle 1 room: US$1,680.00 (£1,327.00, AU$2,335.00, NZ$2,453.00,R 23 604,00, 1.478,00 €)
2 people 2 motorcycles 1 room: US$2,400.00 (£1,896.00, AU$3,336.00, NZ$3,504.00,R 33 720,00, 2.112,00 €)
Trike Supplement along with the additional one way is: US$1,100.00. We only have a few in our national fleet so let us know to book soon so we can get it locked up.
Cancellation terms: Guided tours
45 days or greater cancellation notice: No charge & refunded booking security deposit.
Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to the tour departure date will be subject to the following penalties:
44 -31 days cancellation notice: Up to 50% loss of total Tour Fee to cover hotel & other costs. Rental Voucher for the remaining amount for future travel.
30 days or less: Up to 100% loss of total Tour Fee. Rental Voucher for any remaining value for future travel.
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!
Cancellation terms: Self-guide tours
Motorcycle/car rental cancellation:
All confirmed rental reservations are refundable until 35 days prior tour (minus $25 admin fee).
31 Day or Greater cancellation notice: no charge.
30 - 15 Day or Greater cancellation notice: 50% of Total Booking Amount.
14 Day or Less cancellation notice: 100% of Total Booking Amount.
Cancellation Fees: Fees are based on total booking amount (daily rental rate + daily mileage option + VIP/EVIP).
Booking Changes: Fees of $25/per change, per Invoice will apply to any changes made to a confirmed booking less than 30 days. Changes include but are not limited to, change in motorcycle model, pick-up/return cities, dates, and one-ways.
Package tour (vehicle rental + hotel reservations):
46 days or greater: none.
30 - 45 day cancellation notice: 35% of total booking amount.
15 - 29 day cancellation notice: 65% of total booking amount.
14 day or less cancellation notice: 100% of total booking amount.
Cancellation Fees: Fees are based on Total Booking Amount (Daily rental rate + Daily Mileage Option + VIP/EVIP + hotel rooms and taxes).
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
- Custom Armored Riding Jacket (you will keep it!)
- On-Road Concierge Service
- Custom Road Book
- Custom Tour Completion Patch
- Late model motorcycle rental
- Unlimited mileage
- Fuel & oil on riding days
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Welcome & Farewell Celebration with dinner
- Helmets for driver and passenger (half-face)
- Breakfast on riding days
- Professional Tour Leaders (Multilingual)
- Support Vehicle equipped with spare bike and room for additional luggage
- Support Vehicle driver
- Door to door luggage service
- All taxes, fees, and environmental surcharges
- National Park entrance fees
- Hotel Parking fees
- Discounted Activities (group-priced entry tickets)
- One Way Transfer fees
- Transportation between hotel and rental location
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
- 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 guided tours?
- Airfares
- Insurance
- Motorcycle security deposit (amount based on selected insurance)
- Food and snacks (except for welcome & farewell meals)
- Beverages
- Tips
- Personal souvenirs
What's not included in self-guided tours?
- Airfares
- Insurance
- Motorcycle security deposit (amount based on selected 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)
- Seasonal surcharges
- Rally surcharges
- Transfer airport-hotel-airport
To book this tour we need following information from you:
Rider(s): name, jacket size (guided tour only), 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 (guided tour only), nationality
Booking deposit: $1,000 per motorcycle
Final payment: 6 weeks before tour commences
Payment method: wire transfer to our bank account or can use your credit card (PayPal) to enjoy extra insurance protection by your financial institution but in this case we need to add 4.4% transaction charge on top of your bill. We also accept personal checks (scanned to e-mail or mailed to our office).
Please note: please do not purchase international airline tickets until tour is confirmed by us!
