Come along, on a classic motorcycle tour of the United States of America.
Pricing
| Prices for the date: | |
| 23.06.2024 - 07.07.2024 | |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 1 motorcycle | €5,995.00 $6,340.08 ? |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 2 motorcycles | €6,995.00 $7,397.65 ? |
| per person in single room with 1 motorcycle | €8,595.00 $9,089.75 ? |
| Surcharge for motorcycle models with top case like Electra Glide, Street Glide Grand Touring | €200.00 $211.51 ? |
| All prices include the flight ex Frankfurt, other departure airports have surcharges as: | |
| Flight surcharge ex Germany - from: | €100.00 $105.76 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Austria/Switzerland - from: | €200.00 $211.51 ? |
| Optional: Model reservation for desired motorcycle (Please specify your desired motorcycle in the "Comments" field when booking). | €125.00 $132.20 ? |
| ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application service per person, including processing and ESTA fee: | €50.00 $52.88 ? |
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| Prices for the date: | |
| 07.07.2024 - 21.07.2024 | |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 1 motorcycle | €6,195.00 $6,551.60 ? |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 2 motorcycles | €7,195.00 $7,609.16 ? |
| per person in single room with 1 motorcycle | €8,795.00 $9,301.26 ? |
| Surcharge for motorcycle models with top case like Electra Glide, Street Glide Grand Touring | €200.00 $211.51 ? |
| All prices include the flight ex Frankfurt, other departure airports have surcharges as: | |
| Flight surcharge ex Germany - from: | €100.00 $105.76 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Austria/Switzerland - from: | €200.00 $211.51 ? |
| Optional: Model reservation for desired motorcycle (Please specify your desired motorcycle in the "Comments" field when booking). | €125.00 $132.20 ? |
| ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application service per person, including processing and ESTA fee: | €50.00 $52.88 ? |
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| Prices for 2025 are available on request approx. 1 year in advance! |
Included
| Scheduled flight in economy class with a renowned airline from/to Frankfurt to Denver (connecting flight possible) |
| All European and U.S. air safety fees |
| Kerosene surcharges as of 08/2023 |
| Air traffic tax for departures ex Germany |
| 13 nights in good 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 deductible |
| TOP PROTECTION: Exclusion of liability for tire damage |
| TOP PROTECTION: 2 million Euro additional liability insurance |
| 24 hrs. German speaking hotline assistance |
| German-speaking tour escort from/to Denver during the motorcycle tour by an experienced motorcycle guide |
| Support vehicle with 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 |
| Hotel parking fees |
| Petrol, oil |
| Motorcycle and rainwear |
| Entrance fees for the attractions or parks |
| Tips |
| Travel insurance etc. |
| Road Side Towing Assistance |
| Helmet rental |
| Surcharge for models with topcase (200,00 Euro) |
| Everything that is not specified under services |
More details
| Upon request: |
| All our guided tours, we can of course also offer you as a self-guided tour or customize and elaborate for you. You will then receive sufficient maps and information material for this tour and detailed consultation. Please just ask! |
| 1/2 double rooms are available upon request, subject to availability. |
| All prices include flight ex Frankfurt |
| Prices for other European departure points are available on request. |
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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 two desired types when booking. However, there is no guarantee for the type of machine. 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 persons |
| 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, part ABS, 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. Especially well suited for 2 persons |
| 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: |
| German, Austrian and Swiss nationals require a valid machine-readable Europe passport to enter the USA/Canada. In addition, an ESTA electronic entry form must be completed at least 72 hours prior to entering the United States. You can find the link here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ - Visa-free as part of the "Visa Waiver Program". (As of January 2009 – subject to change). As a non-German citizen, you may need a visa to enter the USA/Canada. |
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| A frank word between bikers: We ride through charming and beautiful landscapes, between 120 and 540 km per day, depending on the tour. The approximate daily number of kilometers can be found in the respective daily program. This may mean getting up early and arriving late on some days. The motorcycle riding in a unique landscape is absolutely in the foreground so here a certain team spirit is in the first place and also a certain adaptation to the group is necessary. If you let yourself in for it, you will surely have the adventure of your life and have a lot of fun. |
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| Travel conditions: |
| Our 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: 4150 km |
| Minimum age: 21+ |
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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 (can be added, please request) includes: (1 ) Emergency Road Side Assistance - emergency 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. |
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| 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
The Rocky Mountains, have unique national parks like the Black Canyon, Mesa Verde, the Grand Teton & Yellowstone. The Black Hills with the famous Mt. Rushmore and its 4 presidential heads carved in granite, the Crazy Horse Monument, and the famous Beartooth Highway. Cities like Denver, Silverton, Durango, Cody, and the still-existing Wild West are the highlights.
Itinerary:
Day 01 - Flight to Denver
Flight with a renowned airline from your chosen departure point to Denver (transfer possible). Upon arrival in Denver, you will be met by your guide and transferred to a well-located mid-range hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in the Denver/Aurora area.
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Today you have the morning at your disposal. In the morning the tour briefing will take place at the hotel. Afterward, you have the possibility to participate in an optional guided city tour. This tour will take place by bus or van, depending on the size of the group. You will be picked up from the hotel and start your Mile High City tour, which includes all points of interest. In the afternoon you will load all the luggage you need for the tour into the escort vehicle. Afterward, you will pick up your motorcycles at the local rental agency. The short stage will take you close to the entrance of the majestic Rocky Mountains National Park. Overnight stay in the Estes Park area.
OUR TOUR TIP: Denver City Tour
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Day 03 - Rocky Mountain National Park 440 km
You will now start directly with your Rocky Mountains adventure. Curves galore are already the motto this morning on the way through the southern Rockies. You will cross the Rocky Mountain National Park, with the highest pass in the USA - more than 4000 meters of altitude difference. The air gets thin and even the way to the urinal becomes a sportive adventure. The curved stretches string together like strings of pearls, via Kremmling and Blue River, riding further south along the Arkansas River. Overnight stay today in Gunnison.
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Day 04 - Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park - Ouray - Million Dollar Highway - Silverton - Durango, 315 km
Along the Gunnison River, you will cross the Curecanti Nature Park in the morning before taking a side trip into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Devils Lookout and High Point are the top photo stops here. From Ouray, you make your way through the Switzerland of America to Silverton. You will pass the next three passes, which are over 3300 m high, and then follow the old railroad line to the historic western town of Durango, where you will spend the next two nights.
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Day 05 - Silverton & Durango Railroad
Today is at your leisure. If you are interested, you can take a tour of the historic Silverton and Durango Steam Railroad. The several-hour ride takes you through the narrow canyons of the Rockies to the small gold mining town of Silverton, which you already know from the previous day. Here Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have done their mischief and made their famous money withdrawals with drawn revolvers in the local bank. After lunch, we ride back to Durango by bus or train. Overnight stay in Durango.
OUR TOUR TIP: Historic Train Ride to Silverton
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Day 06 - Mesa Verde National Park - Telluride, 470 km
Mesa Verde National Park is famous for its gigantic 1000-year-old rock dwellings of the extinct Anasazi Indigenous community - a visit there is certainly one of the highlights of this tour. In the afternoon you will follow the west side of the main ridge of the Rockies to the famous ski resort Telluride. From here you will follow the unique scenic road, stopping at Ridgeway State Park along the way. You will follow the Gunnison River again and reach Grand Junction in the early evening. Overnight in the Grand Junction/Fruita area.
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Day 07 - Dinosaur National Park - Flaming Gorge - Wyoming, 440 km
Today's stage is also a bit longer, but easy to master due to the well-maintained roads. Over the Mack Mesa, you will reach the town of Dinosaur and the National Park of the same name. After crossing the Utah border, you ride up the spur road to the fossil quarry. In the visitor center, you can find many of the more than 1500 excavation pieces from prehistoric times. The tour continues through Utah and along the interesting Flaming Gorge Nature Park and the lake of the same name. In the afternoon you will arrive at Rock Springs in the state of Wyoming.
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Day 08 - Wyoming - Wind River - Grand Teton, 300 km
We ride north through picturesque Wyoming, one of the largest states in the USA. Through the Wind River Valley, which is also an Indian Reservation of the same name, you will reach the small town of Lander for lunch. There is a small interesting settler museum and afterward, you have the possibility to visit the Wind River Wild Horse Reservation. In the afternoon the tour will take you along Highway 26, from where you can see the Grand Teton National Park with its majestic mountains from far away. Overnight stay will be in the Dubois area.
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Day 09 - Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park - Cody, 410 km
Today you will arrive early at Grand Teton National Park, from where you will ride directly to Yellowstone National Park. The first stop is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, before you ride along the Firehole Canyon Road and past many other attractions in the western and eastern parts of the park. With a little luck, you will see one of the local buffalo herds. In the late afternoon, you will cross Buffalo Bill State Park and reach the old western town of Cody. How about a real rodeo tonight? Overnight tonight in Buffalo Bill's hometown, Cody.
OUR TOUR TIP: Wild West Rodeo
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Day 10 - Chief Joseph & Beartooth Highway - Red Lodge - Big Horn Canyon 460 km
In the morning you will stop at Hotel Irma, which Bill built for his daughter. Now you ride high up again. You follow the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and then the Beartooth Highway, which is known in the USA as the dream road par excellence and is over 3300 m high. In the tranquil village of Red Lodge, you will have your lunch break. You will then ride down to Bighorn Canyon State Park and on to Sheridan, where you will spend the night.
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Day 11 - Central Plains - Devils Tower - Sturgis - Black Hills, 430 km
Today's ride takes you through the central plains of Wyoming and into South Dakota. This easy to ride connecting stage will take you to Wyoming's landmark, Devils Tower National Monument.
There are many stories about this granite rock in the middle of the wide country. In the afternoon you will reach the main street of Sturgis, where every year the biggest motorcycle meeting in the world takes place with up to 1 million visitors. You will have the opportunity to visit the local motorcycle museum before continuing on to the Black Hills. You will spend the night near the famous Mt. Rushmore in the Keystone area.
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Day 12 - Black Hills - Mt. Rushmore - Crazy Horse - Custer State Park - Windcave NP, 380 km
The next highlights are not long in coming on this tour. Today you will visit the Mt. Rushmore Monument with its 4 presidential heads and also the much bigger Crazy Horse Monument. On the Needles Highway, you will ride through Custer State Park, which is also known for its wild buffalo herds. On the way south is Windcave National Park and you will reach your overnight destination Lusk in the late afternoon.
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Day 13 - Indian Prairie - Denver, 380 km
Unfortunately, today is the last tour day of the program. You will leave Wyoming and enter the state of Colorado again. Via Cheyenne, you will arrive in the Mile High City Denver in the early afternoon and drop off your bikes at the local rental agency. You can spend the evening with a cozy dinner and let this fantastic tour come to an end. Overnight stay in the Denver/Aurora area.
OUR TOUR TIP: Tour extension in Denver
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Day 14 - Flight home to Europe
In the course of the morning, the shuttle to the Denver airport and the flight home with a renowned scheduled airline (transfer connection possible) back to the starting point of your trip.
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Day 15 - Arrival in Europe
Arrival at your departure point in the morning. End of the trip.
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