New England Motorcycle Tour: Join us on a classic motorcycle tour through the New England states in the Northeast of the USA and a flying visit to Canada.
Pricing
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 1 motorcycle | €5,795.00 $6,342.34 ? |
| per person for 2 persons in double room with 2 motorcycles | €7,195.00 $7,874.57 ? |
| per person in single room with 1 motorcycle | €8,595.00 $9,406.80 ? |
| Surcharge for motorcycle models with top case such as Electra Glide, Street Glide Grand Touring (for available motorcycle models see also table "More details"): | €180.00 $197.00 ? |
| ex Germany Flight surcharge - from: | €100.00 $109.44 ? |
| ex Austria/Switzerland Flight surcharge - from: | €200.00 $218.89 ? |
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| On request: other round trip airport or package price without flight | |
| Optional: Model warranty for desired motorcycle (Please specify your desired motorcycle in the "Comments" field when booking). | €125.00 $136.81 ? |
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| 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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| ATTENTION: 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 Boston (connecting flights possible) |
| All European and American flight security fees |
| Kerosene surcharges as of 06/2023 |
| Aviation tax for departures ex Germany |
| 11 nights in good tourist/middle class hotels according to the itinerary |
| Partial breakfast (mix of continental and American) |
| Motorcycle rental (BIG TWIN) for the specified 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 Boston 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 at 23 kg each plus a small piece of hand luggage (we would like to ask you to refrain from using hard-shell suitcases because they lead to problems with transport in the support 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 attractions or parks |
| Tips |
| Travel insurance etc. |
| Road Side Towing Assistance |
| Helmet rental |
| Everything that is not specified under features |
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 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 the start of the trip. |
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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, 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, part 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: 3100 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. |
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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 New England states, Boston, Bangor, Cape Cod, Niagara Falls, Acadia National Park, and wild untouched landscape are the highlights here. 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 - "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 includes some sightseeing on the side. The motorcycles for our guided tours come from renowned Harley-Davidson® rental companies. Thus, we have an excellent selection of like-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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Day 01: Fly to Boston
Flight with a renowned airline from Frankfurt to Boston (connecting flight possible). Upon arrival at Logan International Airport, the shuttle transfer to the hotel will take place, where your guide will be waiting for you. Overnight stay in the Boston/Cambridge area.
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Day 02: Boston - America's walking City - Plymouth, 80 km
Today you have the morning at your disposal. In the morning there will be a short information meeting. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to participate in an optional city tour of Boston. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the USA and with its European flair, as well as the synthesis of historic buildings and skyscrapers, the perfect starting point for this tour. With "Ducktours" you will travel through the city on land and water in an originally restored amphibious vehicle. The local rider guide will show you all the important sights. The lunch break will be spent at Quincy Market and you can explore the surroundings on foot. After the lunch break, we take over the bikes from our local rental partner and ride to the historic town of Plymouth. Plymouth was founded in 1621 by the Pilgrim Fathers, who reached Cape Cod and the New World on the sailing ship "Mayflower". The evening is at your free disposal. Use it to enjoy a first lobster in one of the numerous restaurants in the harbor. Overnight stay in Plymouth Harbor.
TIP: Duck Tour Boston
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Day 03: Cape Cod - Nantucket - Martha's Vineyard, 350 km
In the morning you will leave Plymouth to start your tour through the New England states. On the second day of your tour, you already have a highlight on the program. You will follow the coastal road up to Cape Cod National Seashore National Park. You will spend the lunch break in Provincetown before you pass Nantucket Sound in the afternoon. There you will have a beautiful view of the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. You will spend the night in the Newport area, which is located in the smallest US state, Rhode Island.
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Day 04: Mystic Seaport - Massachusetts - Connecticut, 340 km
Along the coast, you will reach the historic town of Mystic in the morning, which is already in Massachusetts. A visit to the Seaport Village Museum is a must. Here you will be taken back to life on the American East Coast in the 17th century. We continue to the state of Connecticut, which is also home to the elite Yale University. As you know, Yale regularly competes with Cambridge University in Boston. In the afternoon you will reach the state of New York and meet the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie. Overnight stay in the Poughkeepsie area.
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Day 05: Catskill Mountains - Amish Country, 410 km
In the morning you will visit the Woodstock Harley-Davidson® dealership and cross the scenic Catskill Mountains. Here the Indian Summer is already showing itself its best side and riding is once again great fun. In the town of Phenicia, which is very popular with bikers, you will take a coffee break. At Downsville, you stop at an old wagon bridge that crosses the Delaware River there and uses the time for lunch. In the afternoon you will cross a part of New York, where you will occasionally come across traces of the Mennonites and Amish. Overnight in the Corning area.
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Day 06: New York State - Niagara Falls, 240 km
Today's short stage will take you to another highlight. You will reach the town of Niagara at the waterfalls of the same name in time for your lunch break. Your hotel is within walking distance of this impressive wonder of the world. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to take an optional boat tour below Niagara Falls on the "Maid of the Mist". For dinner, how about taking a walk to the Canadian side with views of this natural phenomenon illuminated with lights. Overnight in Niagara Falls/USA.
TIP: Maid of the Mist Tour
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Day 07: Lake Ontario - Erie Canal - Utica, 340 km
If you want, you can take another short walk to the falls early in the morning. You leave the region in the morning along Lake Ontario, which is one of the largest lakes in the US-Canadian border region. It then follows part of the Erie Canal, which has been connecting the Hudson River with the Niagara River for almost 600 km since 1825. In the early afternoon, you reach the gateway to the Adirondack Mountains with the city of Utica. Overnight in Utica.
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Day 08: Adirondack Mountains - Vermont - New Hampshire, 470 km
In the morning, you'll follow delightful winding roads through the Adirondack State Park and its mountain landscapes. Up here are places like the Winter Olympics town of Lake Placid. In Champlain you will reach the Connecticut River, which forms the border to the state of New Hampshire. You'll spend your lunch break in Bristol, in the Green Mountain region, before heading into the White Mountains in the afternoon and reaching your overnight destination of Lincoln, in the middle of the White Mountains mountain region. Simple overnight stay in the Lincoln area.
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Day 09: White Mountains - Maine - Bangor, 330 km
Today you will continue on beautiful curvy roads through the White Mountains and enjoy the Indian Summer there. On small country roads you will head back towards the coast and reach the state of Maine. Passing lakescapes, which characterize Maine, you will reach Bangor, the former timber capital of the USA in the 19th century. You will reach the gateway to Acadia National Park in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the Bangor area.
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Day 10: Bar Harbor - Acadia National Park, 360 km
Today's stage takes you further through the state of Maine. You will reach the small fishing town of Bar Harbor in the morning and thus the actual entrance to Acadia National Park. Forests glowing in all the colors of the Indian summer, rugged coastal cliffs, and rough landscapes alternate with mountain landscapes and glacial lakes. With a little luck, you will see sea eagles, seals, or even the shy sea otters and beavers that are native to this area. In the afternoon you will follow the east coast road US 1, which leads to Key West in Florida. Passing Belfast and Rock Harbor you will reach your overnight destination in Newcastle area.
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Day 11: Portland - Cape Elizabeth - Hamptons - Boston, 250 km
This morning you will again follow Highway 1 along the East Coast to Portland, the birthplace of author Stephen King. From there you will visit Cape Elizabeth with one of the photogenic lighthouses typical for the east coast. You will spend your lunch break in a typical lobster restaurant directly on the coast road, in the middle of the noble residential area of this coastal region known as the Hamptons. The tour takes you past Salem, a place made famous and infamous by the witch trials and burnings in the 17th century. The tour continues along the Blue Star Memorial Highway back to the Boston area. There you will drop off your motorcycles at the local rental agency and transfer to the airport hotel. At dinner you can review the tour again and let it end. Overnight stay in Boston/Revere Airporthotel.
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Day 12: Flight home to Frankfurt or extension in Boston (not included)
The morning is at your disposal for the last errands. In the course of the afternoon, the airport shuttle transfer to Boston Airport will take place. The flight home with a renowned scheduled airline (connecting flight possible) back to Frankfurt.
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Day 13: Arrival in Frankfurt
Arrival in Frankfurt in the morning. End of the journey.
- The program is subject to change -