Join us on a classic motorcycle tour to the world's biggest motorcycle party in the Black Hills and Sturgis, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2020.
Pricing
| Prices for the date: 25.07.-06.08.2024 | |
| per person for 2 people in a double room with 1 motorcycle | €5,495.00 $6,014.00 ? |
| per person for 2 people in a double room with 2 motorcycles | €6,595.00 $7,217.90 ? |
| per person in a single room with 1 motorcycle | €7,945.00 $8,695.41 ? |
| Surcharge for motorcycle models with top case (such as Electra Glide, Road Glide Ultra) | €200.00 $218.89 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Germany - from: | €100.00 $109.44 ? |
| Flight surcharge ex Austria/Switzerland - from: | €200.00 $218.89 ? |
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| On request: other outward and return airports or package price without flight | |
| Optional: Model guarantee for desired motorcycle (please specify your desired motorcycle in the "Comments" field when booking). | €125.00 $136.81 ? |
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| Application service for ESTA (United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization) per person, incl. processing and ESTA fee: | €50.00 $54.72 ? |
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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 American flight safety fees |
| Kerosene surcharges as of 10/2023 |
| Air traffic tax for departures ex Germany |
| 11 nights in motels/hotels according to itinerary |
| Mostly breakfast (mix of continental and American) |
| Motorcycle rental (BIG TWIN) for the specified period incl. free miles, third party liability, all taxes |
| TOP PROTECTION: LDW/CDW insurance (exclusion of liability for accident/theft damage) WITHOUT excess |
| TOPSCHUTZ: Exclusion of liability for tire damage |
| TOPSCHUTZ: 2 million euros additional liability insurance |
| 24-hour German-speaking assistance |
| German-speaking tour guide from/to Denver during the motorcycle tour by an experienced motorcycle guide |
| Support vehicle with second guide during the entire motorcycle tour |
| Luggage transfer during the tour 1 piece of luggage of 23 kg each plus a small piece of hand luggage (we would ask you to refrain from using hard-sided suitcases, as these cause problems during transportation in the escort vehicle) |
| 1 surprise dinner |
| Souvenir photo in DIN-A-3 format |
| 1 exclusive tour T-shirt/polo per tour participant |
| Travel guide and maps |
| Expenditure on personal needs |
| Parking fees |
| Gasoline, oil |
| Motorcycle and rainwear |
| Entrance fees for attractions and parks |
| Tips |
| Travel insurance etc. |
| Road Side Towing Assistance |
| Everything not listed under services |
More details
| On request: |
| Of course, we can also offer you all our guided tours as self-guided tours or customize and work them out for you. You will then receive sufficient map and information material and detailed advice for this tour. Just ask us! |
| 1/2 double rooms are possible on request, subject to availability. |
| All prices include the 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 persons |
| If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip up to four weeks before the start of the trip. |
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| Important information: |
| The following motorcycle types are available on request. Please let us know which two types you would like when booking. However, we cannot guarantee the machine type. We require a copy of your driver's license and passport with your registration. All models usually come 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 gearbox, partly ABS, windshield, 2 side cases, top case, audio system. Particularly suitable for 2 people. |
| STREET GLIDE® - Comfortable touring machine for long journeys, air-cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™107, 1750 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6-speed gearbox, windshield, 2 side cases. Audio system. Well suited for 2 people. |
| HERITAGE SOFTAIL® - Classic touring machine for long journeys, air-cooled Twin Cam Milwaukee Eight™ 107/114, 1750/1870 cc V-twin cylinder engine, belt drive, 6-speed gearbox, ABS, windshield, 2 side bags. Particularly suitable 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 gearbox, windshield, 2 side cases. Suitable for 2 people. |
| ROAD KING®, LOW RIDER®, Sportster®, Indian motorcycles® and various other model variants can be booked on request, subject to availability! |
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| Entry requirements: |
| To enter the USA/Canada, German, Austrian and Swiss nationals require a valid machine-readable European passport. In addition, an electronic ESTA entry form must be completed 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 require a visa to enter the USA/Canada. |
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| An open word between bikers. Depending on the tour, we ride between 120 and 540 km per day in charming and beautiful countryside. The approximate number of kilometers per day can be found in the daily program. This may mean leaving early and arriving late on some days. Riding a motorcycle in a unique landscape is absolutely in the foreground, so that a certain team spirit is paramount here and a certain degree of adaptation to the group is also necessary. If you get involved, you are sure to experience the adventure of a lifetime and have a lot of fun |
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| Travel conditions: |
| Our General Terms and Conditions of Travel apply. These will be given to you by your booking office. If you have not received them, please contact your booking office or the tour operator before booking. They will then be sent to you immediately |
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| Distance: 3400 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 September 8, 2010. The fee for this is 21 US$, payment is possible by credit card and Paypal. We recommend that you do this here Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection in German, as there are many scam sites on the internet. Please apply at least 3 - 4 months in advance, because in case of a rejection, it will take some time to apply for a visa. |
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| Road Side Towing Assistance (bookable, please enquire) includes: (1 ) Emergency Road Side Assistance - emergency assistance. E.g. out of gas? Forgot to switch 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 due to a mechanical problem for which you are responsible (not covered by the warranty), e.g. diesel tank, tire failure or accident? It will be picked up free of charge by a towing service and taken to the nearest workshop or rental station that can deal with 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
Join us on a classic motorcycle tour to the world's biggest motorcycle party in the Black Hills and Sturgis, which will be celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2025. The Rocky Mountains with the highest pass in the USA, national parks such as Yellowstone, Devils Tower and the Badlands, Buffalo Bill's home town of Cody, the Beartooth Highway, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument, buffalo and old Indian myths are the highlights here. Join us on a guided tour with one of our USA experts as your travel companion and the cult motorcycle brand "Harley-Davidson ® ".
We have prepared a well-planned tour for you, which includes a good number of miles of motorcycling each day, but also takes in the sights along the way. The motorcycles for our guided tours come from renowned motorcycle rental companies. This means that we have an excellent selection of new models with just a few miles on them, all of which are perfectly prepared for you. Another advantage is that the whole tour is accompanied by a van. This is where 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!
Daily tour schedule for Sturgis, Black Hills Rally and Wild West:
Day 01: Flight to Denver
Flight with a renowned scheduled airline from your chosen departure airport to Denver (connecting flight possible). On arrival in Denver, you will be met by your guide and taken to a well-located mid-range hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay Denver/Airport.
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Day 02: Denver - Rocky Mountain
National Park, 300km
After breakfast, all the luggage you need for the tour will be loaded into the support vehicle. You can leave any excess luggage at the hotel. You will then pick up your motorcycles at the local rental station. Today's stage takes you to the first highlight of this tour - you will cross the Rocky Mountain National Park. Here you will find the highest motorable pass in the USA - over 4000 meters in altitude are on the cards here. The winding roads follow each other like strings of pearls, past Granby and on north to the Walden area, where you will spend the night.
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Day 03: Colorado - Wyoming, 460 km
Today's stage takes you from Colorado to the state of Wyoming. You cross the Indian Prairie. Passing Saratoga and the Boysen State Park, you will reach Thermopolis, famous for its hot springs, in the late afternoon. You will also spend the night there.
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Day 04: Cody - Rodeo - Buffalo Bill Museum, 140 km
In the morning you reach Cody, the home town of Buffalo Bill. Here you have the opportunity to spend the day following in the footsteps of Buffalo Bill, visit the museum and relax. In the evening, use the time to watch an original rodeo and, of course, the historic Hotel Irma, which Buffalo Bill built in his daughter's name. The overnight stay for the next two nights is in Cody.
OUR TIP: Wild West Rodeo & Western Museum
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Day 05: Day tour - Yellowstone National Park - Old Faithful, 400 km
In the morning you start your day tour to the famous Yellowstone National Park. First on the agenda is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, before heading to the western and eastern parts of the park via Firehole Canyon Road and past many other attractions. With a bit of luck, you might see one of the herds of buffalo that live here. In the late afternoon you will cross the Buffalo Bill State Park again and reach the old western town of Cody. Overnight stay in Cody.
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Day 06: - Chief Joseph & Beartooth Highway - Red Lodge - Big Horn Canyon. 460 km
In the morning you head up high. You follow the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway and then the Beartooth Highway, known in the USA as the dream road par excellence and over 3300 m high. You take your lunch break in the tranquil village of Red Lodge. You then descend via more scenic roads into the Bighorn Canyon State Park and on to Sheridan, where you will spend the night tonight.
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Day 07: Central Plaines - Devils Tower - Sturgis - Rapid City, 430 km
Today's stage takes you through the central plains of Wyoming all the way to South Dakota. This easy-to-ride connecting stage takes you to Wyoming's landmark, Devils Tower National Monument. There are many stories surrounding this granite rock in the middle of the vast country. In the afternoon you will reach the main street of Sturgis, where the largest motorcycle meeting in the world takes place every year with up to 1 million visitors. You have the opportunity to visit the local motorcycle museum before continuing on to the Keystone area, where you will spend the next three nights.
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Day 08: Wall Drug - Badlands National Park, 340 km
You ride a short distance along the interstate and shortly afterwards reach another highlight, the historic town of Wall. There you visit the famous drugstore of the same name and the Harley® store. The many motorcycles you see here are typical of the entire region during Black Hills Bike Week. Then it's off to the Badlands National Park. If you've seen the movie "Dances with Wolves" with Kevin Costner, you'll already know your way around here. With a bit of luck, you might spot one of the herds of buffalo that live here. In the afternoon, visit the Longhorn Saloon in Scenic and the Harley-Davidson® dealership on its show grounds in Rapid City. Overnight stay in the Keystone area.
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Day 09: Mt. Rushmore - Crazy Horse Memorial - Sturgis, 240 km
From your hotel in Keystone, you can reach one of the landmarks of the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, with its four presidential heads carved in stone, in just a few minutes. Then it's on to the next highlight, the Crazy Horse Memorial. This monument has been carved out of stone since the 1940s. At 20 meters high, the nose of the Indian chief alone is the size of the presidential head on nearby Mt. Rushmore. The work is financed solely by donations and entrance fees. You will then reach Sturgis for your lunch break, where you will have the rest of the day at leisure. You can return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay in the Keystone area.
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Day 10: - Iron Mountain Road - Needles Highway - Custer State Park - Windcave NP, 280 km
The next highlights are not long in coming on this tour. You ride on the famous Iron Mountain Road with its pigtails and along the Needles Highway, which then takes you through Custer State Park. This is also known for its wild buffalo herds. On the way south, Windcave National Park is also on your route and you reach your overnight destination of Lusk in Wyoming in the afternoon.
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Day 11: Indian Prairie - Denver, 380 km
Unfortunately, today is the last day of the tour. You leave Wyoming and return to the state of Colorado. You arrive back in the Mile High City of Denver via Cheyenne in the early afternoon and return the bikes to the local rental partner. You can spend the evening enjoying a cozy dinner and round off this fantastic tour. Overnight stay in the Denver/Airport area.
OUR TOUR TIP: Tour extension in Denver
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Day 12: Flight home to Europe
In the morning, you will be shuttled to Denver Airport and fly home with a renowned scheduled airline (connection possible) back to the starting point of your trip.
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Day 13: Arrival in Europe
Arrival at your departure airport in the morning. End of the trip.
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