Florida XXL: Follow us on a classic motorcycle tour through the United States of America. Florida the "Sunshine State", Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Orlando, Fort Myers, the Everglades, the Keys with Key West, and Miami are the highlights here.
Pricing
| Prices for the dates: | |
| 18.11.2024 - 30.11.2024 | 02.12.2024 - 14.12.2024 | |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 1 motorcycle | €4,795.00 $5,247.89 ? |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 2 motorcycles | €5,695.00 $6,232.89 ? |
| per person in single room with 1 motorcycle | €6,995.00 $7,655.68 ? |
| Surcharge for models with top case (Electra Glide®/Road Glide Ultra®): | €140.00 $153.22 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Germany from - from: | €100.00 $109.44 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Austria/Switzerland - from: | €200.00 $218.89 ? |
| On request: alternative airports or package price excluding flight | |
| ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application service per person, including processing and ESTA fee: | €50.00 $54.72 ? |
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| Prices for the date: | |
| 22.01.2024 - 03.02.2024 | |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 1 motorcycle | €5,015.00 $5,488.67 ? |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 2 motorcycles | €5,915.00 $6,473.67 ? |
| per person in single room with 1 motorcycle | €7,435.00 $8,137.24 ? |
| Surcharge for models with top case (Electra Glide®/Road Glide Ultra®): | €140.00 $153.22 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Germany - from: | €100.00 $109.44 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Austria/Switzerland - from: | |
| On request: other round trip airport or package price without flight | |
| ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application service per person, including processing and ESTA fee: | €50.00 $54.72 ? |
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| Prices for dates in 2025 are available on request approx. 1 year in advance! |
Included
| Scheduled flight in economy class with a renowned airline from/to Frankfurt to Orlando/Fort Lauderdale/Miami (connecting flights possible) |
| All European and American flight security fees |
| Kerosene surcharges as of 06/2023 |
| Air traffic tax for departures ex Germany |
| 11 nights in tourist/middle-class hotels according to the itinerary |
| partial breakfast (mix of continental and American) |
| Motorcycle rental (BIG TWIN) for the indicated period incl. free miles, liability insurance |
| TOP PROTECTION: LDW/CDW insurance (exclusion of liability for accident/theft damage) WITHOUT excess (In case of accident/tire damage or theft, any deductible is waived on site! INFO: Any and all salvage/towing costs are not covered and have to be paid by you in all cases. We offer an additional insurance for this!) |
| TOP PROTECTION: Exclusion of liability for tire damage |
| TOP PROTECTION: 2 million Euro additional liability insurance |
| 24/7 German-speaking hotline assistance |
| German-speaking tour escort from/to Orlando/Fort Lauderdale during the motorcycle tour by an experienced motorcycle guide |
| Support vehicle with a second guide during the whole motorcycle tour |
| Luggage transfer during the tour 1 piece of luggage of 23 kg each plus one small piece of hand luggage (We would like to ask you to refrain from using hard-shell suitcases, because they cause problems during transport in the escort vehicle) |
| 1 surprise dinner |
| Souvenir photo in DIN A-3 format |
| 1 exclusive tour T-shirt/Polo per tour participant |
| Guidebooks and maps |
| Personal expenses of any kind |
| Helmet rental |
| Hotel parking fees |
| Petrol, oil |
| Motorcycle and rainwear |
| Entrance fees for attractions or parks |
| Tips |
| Travel insurance etc. |
| Road Side Towing Assistance |
| Surcharge for models with topcase: 140,00 Euro |
| Everything that is not included under services |
More details
| Upon request: |
| All our guided tours can of course also be offered as self-guided tours, or they can be customized and elaborated for you. You will then receive enough maps and information material for such a tour as well as a detailed consultation. Please enquire! |
| 1/2 double rooms are available upon request, subject to availability. |
| All prices include the flight ex Frankfurt. Prices for other European departure points are available on request. |
| We also offer a longer Florida tour, this one goes over the Keys and through the Panhandle to New Orleans! |
| There is the possibility on request with us to book connecting programs to swimming in Fort Lauderdale, a Caribbean cruise or to visit the amusement parks in Orlando with your own rental car. |
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| A major credit card is required. |
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| Minimum number of participants: 12 people |
| If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip up to four weeks before departure. |
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| Important info: |
| The following types of motorcycles are available on request. Please let us know of the two most preferred types when booking. However, no guaranteed commitment can be made for the machine type. With the registration, we need a copy of your driver's license and passport. All models come mostly directly from Harley-Davidson®authorized rentals™ partners and are current model years in top condition. |
| ELECTRA GLIDE®/ROAD GLIDE ULTRA® - Very comfortable touring machine, air-cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™107, 1750 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6-speed transmission, part ABS, windshield, 2 side cases, top case, audio system. Particularly well suited for 2 people. |
| STREET GLIDE® - Comfortable touring machine for long rides, air-cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™107, 1750 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6-speed transmission, windshield, 2 side cases. Audio system. Particularly well suited for 2 people. |
| HERITAGE SOFTAIL ® - Classic touring machine for long rides, air-cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™107/114, 1750/1870 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6-speed transmission, ABS, windshield, 2 side pockets. Particularly well suited for 2 people. |
| ROAD GLIDE® - Comfortable touring machine for long rides, air cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™ 107, 1750 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6 speed transmission, windshield, 2 side cases. Well suited for 2 people. |
| ROAD KING®, LOW RIDER®, Sportster®, Indian motorcycles® as well as various other model variants are available on request! |
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| Entry requirements: |
| To enter the USA/Canada, German, Austrian and Swiss citizens need a valid machine-readable European passport. In addition, an electronic entry form ESTA must be filled out at least 72 hours before entering the USA. You can find the link here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ - Visa Waiver Program. (As of January 2009 - subject to change). As a non-German citizen, you may need a visa for entry into the USA/Canada. |
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| An honest word among bikers: |
| Depending on the tour, We ride between 120 and 540 km per day, in a charming and beautiful landscape. The approximate daily number of kilometers can be found in the respective daily program. This means that on some days you may have to leave early and arrive late. Motorcycle riding in a unique landscape is absolutely in the foreground so a certain team spirit and some adaptation to the group are of the highest priority. If you let yourself go for it, you will surely have the adventure of a lifetime and loads of fun. |
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| Travel conditions: |
| The general travel conditions apply. These will be handed over to you by your booking office. If you have not received them, please inform your booking office or the tour operator before booking. They will then be sent to you immediately. |
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| Distance: 1900 km |
| Minimum age: 18+ |
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| A note on entry (ESTA): The electronic ESTA entry procedure required for the USA has been subject to a fee since 08 September 2010. The fee for this is 21 US$, payment is possible by credit card and Paypal. We recommend to do this here Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection in German language, because there are many rip-off sites on the net. Please apply for this at least 3 - 4 months in advance, because in case of rejection, it takes some time to apply for a visa. |
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| Road Side Towing Assistance (bookable with surcharge, please request) included: (1 ) Emergency Road Side Assistance. E.g. out of gas? Forgot to turn off the ignition, battery dead? No problem, the delivery is free of charge, only the costs for the gasoline or the battery have to be paid. (2) Emergency Towing Service. The bike breaks down with a self-inflicted (not covered by warranty) mechanical problem, e.g. diesel tanked, tire punctured, or accident? The bike will be picked up free of charge by a towing service and taken to the nearest garage or rental station that can take care of the problem. |
| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
| Flights: round trip airport can be customized upon request. |
Description
Join us on a classic motorcycle tour through the United States of America. Florida the "Sunshine State", Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, St. Augustine, Orlando, Fort Myers, the Everglades, the Keys with Key West, and Miami are the highlights here. A relaxing beach and shopping vacation and possible tour extensions, such as a cruise at the end round off this tour perfectly. We ride this guided tour with one of our connoisseurs as a travel companion and on the bikes of one of the most iconic motorcycle brands of all times - "Harley-Davidson®".
We have prepared a well-planned tour for you that includes a good number of miles of motorcycle riding each day, but also takes in the sights along the way. The motorcycles for our guided tours come from reputable motorcycle rental companies. Thus, we have an excellent selection of as-new models with few miles, all of which are well prepared for you. As a further advantage, the whole tour is accompanied by a van. Here, the necessary luggage is stored during the tour and, depending on space availability, accompanying persons can also ride in the van - for you, this means pure motorcycling!
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Daily schedule:
Day 01: Flight to Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Flight with a renowned airline from your chosen departure point to Miami/Fort Lauderdale (transfer possible). Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide who will take you to a hotel near the beach in the Venice of America, the exclusive seaside resort of Ft. Lauderdale. The rest of the evening is already free to explore the beachfront, which is within walking distance. Overnight stay in the Fort Lauderdale/Deerfield Beach area.
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Day 02: Fort Lauderdale - Free time - Bike pick-up
The day is free for you to relax at the pool or beach. In the late afternoon, the briefing will take place and you will pick up your machines at our local rental partner and ride back to the hotel. Overnight stay in the Fort Lauderdale/Deerfield Beach area.
OUR TIP: A fact-finding half-day tour of the Art Deco District, little Havana and Miami Beach's Bayside is offered on-site.
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Day 03: Key West - 7 Mile Bridge, 320 km
This morning you will start early for your Florida adventure. All your luggage will be loaded into the escort vehicle. Then you will follow the Florida Turnpike for a while, which will bring you quickly to Florida City. Now you will take the 43 bridges over the famous island chain, also called Keys. Your destination for today is Key West. With this, you have really arrived in the Caribbean. You will have time in the afternoon and evening to explore the small and historic town of Key West with its many sights. Overnight stay in Key West.
EVENING TIP: In the evening we recommend a 2-hour sunset cruise on a large sailing catamaran (snacks, beer, wine, and champagne included). The tour takes place on the calm seaside, so even the not-so-sea-firm will have some fun. Afterward, we recommend a pub crawl on Duval Street to visit the bar "Sloopy Joe's" already visited by Hemingway, Hogs Breath, or Captain Tony's Saloon.
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Day 04: Key West & the rest of the Florida Keys, 200 km
The morning is free for you in Key West, the famous 90 Mile Marker is only a few minutes' walk away and is a must. You will then make your way back along Highway US 1 on the east coast. On Little Deer Key, you may be lucky enough to see an endemic and very small population of deer. Your lunch break will be at the beach of the Bahia Honda State Park, of course, a jump into the warm water is included. Overnight stay is already at the entrance to the Everglades National Park. Overnight stay in the Homestead/Southwest Miami area.
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Day 05: Everglades - Alligators - Gulf of Mexico - Ft. Myers 400 km
Today you will ride through the fruit and vegetable garden of Miami before you reach the alligator country, the Everglades, on Highway 41. You will surely see quite a few alligators along the way. You have the possibility to take part in an optional propeller boat tour through the land of floating grass. The tour continues riding through Central Florida and you will reach your hotel in the Lakeland area in the early evening, where you will also spend the night.
OUR TIP: Propeller Airboat Tour
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Day 06: Tarpon Springs - Crystal River - Homosassa Springs 260 km
Today you ride along the west coast of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. In the Tarpon Springs area you will have a coffee break in the local harbor. This is a colony of Greek sponge divers and the restaurants there are of course also Greek. - The coffee and baklava are really good! Afterwards we ride to Homosassa Springs, where you can visit the state park of the same name if you are interested. This park is famous for its manatee population and many other native species. Overnight in the Chiefland area.
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Day 07: Florida's Atalntico Coast - St. Augustine 210 km
In the morning you will reach the east coast of Florida on small but well maintained roads. You will spend the lunch break on the way through the Ocala Forest, which connects to the St. John River. Along Highways 16/13 you will follow the St. John's River. Old oak avenues overgrown with Spanish moss will transport you to the deepest Southern states. In the early afternoon you will reach the historic city of St. Augustine, which is the oldest city in the USA with 500 years and is also called the Rothenburg of North America. Use the evening for a tour and look at the old town, which is not far from your hotel, on foot. Overnight stay in St. Augustine.
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Day 08: Daytona Beach - Cape Canaveral, 220 km
In the morning you leave St. Augustine and ride on the picturesque coastal road A1A to Ormond and Daytona Beach. There you'll visit the world-famous Destination Harley-Davidson® store and have enough time to buy one or two originals. How about a t-shirt from the world-famous Daytona Bike Week? Afterward, you will go on to Cape Canaveral. There you have the opportunity to take part in an optional tour of the Kennedy Space Center (advance booking required). In the late afternoon, you'll continue on to the Cocoa/Melbourne Beach area, where you'll spend the night.
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Day 09: Coastal Highway A1A - Palm Beach - Fort Lauderdale, 300 km
This morning you will continue south on the coastal road A1A and US 1. You will follow the amazingly wild coast to Stuart and Jupiter. You will spend your lunch break in a nice "raw bar" right next to a small marina, where you might be lucky to see manatees again. You will pass the elegant villa districts of the millionaires in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale. In the late afternoon, you will return your motorcycle to the local rental agency. Your hotel for the next three nights is again in the Fort Lauderdale/Deerfield Beach area.
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Day 10: Fort Lauderdale
The day is free for you to relax. Your guide will have some interesting tips for you. The rest of the day is free for shopping. Of course you can also just relax at the pool or beach.
OUR EVENING TIP: A sunset dinner cruise on an elegant yacht or paddle steamer in Fort Lauderdale. This tour rides you past the canals and the elegant millionaire villas of American Venice.
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Day 11: Fort Lauderdale
Another day is at your leisure. Your guide will have some interesting tips for you. Take the rest of the day for shopping or, of course, you can also just relax at the pool or beach.
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Day 12: Flight home to Europe or extension program with a rental car
During the morning, the shuttle transfer to the airport in Fort Lauderdale/Miami will take place. Flight home (transfer possible) with a renowned airline back to your departure point.
ATTENTION: There is the possibility of a request to book connecting programs for swimming in Fort Lauderdale, a Caribbean cruise, or visiting the amusement parks in Orlando with your own rental car.
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Day 13: Arrival in Europe
Arrival at your departure point in the morning. End of the trip.
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