15 Day "Western Discovery Classic" Guided Motorcycle Tour in the USA and Mexico

Day 1: Arrival in Los Angeles

Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you will be taken to an airport hotel. There will be an opportunity to freshen up, followed by getting to know the tour guides while enjoying drinks on the hotel terrace. There will also be a short talk on the practicalities of the trip.

Day 2: Los Angeles - Ensenada, Mexico (210 miles / 338 kilometers)

You pick up the machines early in the morning and quickly drive out of the city of Los Angeles after a first briefing. Enjoy a first coffee break in Laguna Beach; from there, you continue to crackle along the coast to San Diego. There, you cross the Mexican border. Nature gives you the first impression of this unpolished country.

Day 3: Ensenada - Calexico (165 miles / 266 kilometers)

A hearty breakfast is followed by an equally hearty ride. Curve inland through the impressive mountain landscape. Take a break in Tecate, the town where the famous Mexican beer originated. A great mountain route leads you to Calexico.

Day 4: Calexico - Prescott (265 miles / 427 kilometers)

The first miles lead you through an agricultural landscape, then the desert follows to Blythe, where you leave California behind and greet Arizona. The final goal of this day is Prescott, which you reach after a great ascent.

Day 5: Prescott - Flagstaff (125 miles / 201 kilometers)

Jerome - an old gold mining town with a unique open-air museum - will be remembered for a long time. Sedona, an ancient village that lies between the famous Red Rocks, is also impressive. Spend the night in the cozy student town of Flagstaff, just before the Grand Canyon.

Day 6: Flagstaff - Tuba City (160 miles / 258 kilometers)

Today, you take a lot of time for unforgettable photos from the 'South Rim' of the Grand Canyon. Make sure you have enough space on your memory card because as one of the wonders of the world this earth crack will take your breath away. Recommended: the performance in the IMAX theater and a helicopter tour to get to know the famous gorge even better.

Day 7: Tuba City - Page (160 miles / 258 kilometers)

Through the Painted Desert, you drive to the next incredible highlight of this trip.The Monument Valley is known as the backdrop for many Hollywood films and reports. Shortly before Page, you try to visit Antelope Canyon at the end of the day.

Day 8: Page - St. George (180 miles / 290 kilometers)

First a short stop at Horseshoe Bent, further over the Colorado River, along Marble Canyon we drive to the famous Zion National Park. A wonderful drive through this truly most beautiful national park leads you to St. George.

Day 9: St. George - Las Vegas (145 miles / 233 kilometers)

Today's entertainment paradise: Las Vegas, a city where you have to be at least once. Huge hotels, spectacular shows, and attractions, architectural excellence with no expense or effort spared. Superlatives are not enough to describe this spectacle.

Day 10: Las Vegas (free day)

Explore this fantastic city, book one of the many shows, ride a limo on the strip or just relax!

Day 11: Las Vegas - Bishop (435 kilometers / 270 miles)

Drive north past Death Valley (officially the warmest place on earth). Through Shoshone and later on the great Highway 266 and 168 through the lonely Piper Mountain Wilderness Area. Spend the night in the cozy town of Bishop. There are plenty of bars here!

Day 12: Bishop - Visalia (275 miles / 443 kilometers)

From Bishop through Yosemite Park, over the 3,300 meters high Tioga Pass. Here you think you are in the Alps, even if the tree line is higher here. It is an impressive mountain tour, with a lot of beautiful nature, lakes and numerous curves (if the pass is closed due to snow, the route will be adjusted).

Day 13: Visalia -Visalia (150 miles / 241 kilometers)

A trip to Sequoia National Park, famous for the giant trees of the same name, the Sequoia Trees. Take plenty of time to admire the Giant Forest and other special features, such as the Sherman Tree (more than 83 meters high). Go downhill on winding roads, back to Visalia, where you spend the night.

Day 14: Visalia - Los Angeles (270 miles / 435 kilometers)

Today, follow your way south, along citrus plantations, to Mariposa. The lesser-known, lonely Frazier Forest begins there. In Ojai, you stop at the biker bar. Then, continue towards LA where we say goodbye to the machines. In the evening there may be the possibility to visit Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard or Hollywood.

Day 15: Los Angeles departure

Transfer to the airport with the hotel shuttle for your return flight to Europe. Or maybe you want to extend your trip? USA on Wheels will of course book your extra requests.

Bike options

Category 1

• Honda Shadow 750 (V-twin engine, 745cc, 5 gears, 66 centimeters seat height, 251 kilograms, 14 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)

Category 2

• Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (V-twin engine, 883cc, 5 gears, 68 centimeters seat height, 255 kilograms, 17 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
• Yamaha 950 Tourer (V-twin engine, 950cc, 5 gears, 67 centimeters seat height, 298 kilograms, 17 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and suitcase)
• Indian Scout (V-twin engine, 1130cc, 5 gears, 64 centimeters seat height, 215 kg weight, tank capacity: 13 liters; windshield, saddlebags)
• Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 (V-twin, 1200cc, 5 gears, 68 centimeters seat height, 255 kilograms, 17 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
• BMW F800GT (Boxer engine, 2 cylinders, 798cc, 6 gears, 80 centimeters seat height, 213 kg weight, tank capacity: 15 liters; windshield, side case)
• Yamaha XVS 1300 (V-twin engine, 1300cc, 5 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 283 kilograms, 19 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, bags, and sissy bar)

Category 3

• Harley-Davidson Low Rider FXLR (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 67 centimeters seat height, 298 kilograms, 15 liters fuel tank capacity)
• Harley-Davidson Heritage (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 65 centimeters seat height, 326 kilograms, 19 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, luggage, bags, and sissy bar)
• Harley-Davidson Road King (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 355 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)

Category 4

• Harley-Davidson Street Glide (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 355 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
• Harley-Davidson Road Glide (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 355 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and case)
• Indian Chief Vintage (V-twin engine, 1881cc, 6 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 355 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and case)
• Honda GL1800 Goldwing (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 355 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and case)

Category 5

• Harley-Davidson Street Glide Grand Touring (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 73 centimeters seat height, 370 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)

Category 6

• Harley-Davidson Ultra Glide (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 73 centimeters seat height, 370 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
• Indian Road Master (V-twin engine, 1881cc, 6 gears, 69 centimeters seat height, 360 kilograms, 21 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and case)
• BMW R1200RT (V-twin engine, 1170cc, 6 gears, 82 centimeters seat height, 263 kilograms, 25 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
• BMW R1200GS (V-twin engine, 1170cc, 6 gears, 69 centimeters seat height, 360 kilograms, 21 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
• Honda GL1800 Touring (V-twin engine, 1881cc, 6 gears, 69 centimeters seat height, 360 kilograms, 21 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and case)

Category 7

• Harley-Davidson TRIKE Ultra Glide (V-twin engine, 1584cc, 6 gears, 703 centimeters seat height, 445 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)

Skill levels required for this tour: beginner and intermediate

Please note that the pace of the tour can be at a beginner's level as well as at an intermediate's level. It all depends on the group's experience and own pace. Please send an inquiry for more details.

Beginner:

• can ride for 2-3 hours
• minimal riding experience
• assistance required
• comfortable with curves and leans
• basic experience with unsurfaced roads
• short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Tour information

• Roads in the USA are in good condition. Congestion is minimal, apart from in big cities, and the roads are very well signposted. There are a number of traffic regulations that differ from those in the UK. Your team leader will discuss the most important ones with you.
• In principle, you will ride in convoy. However, if you wish to ride part of the journey on your own, you can discuss this with your team leader.
• You will be riding at a reasonable pace, as the aim, of course, is to see as much as possible. However, you will frequently be riding down bendy roads, which will require some confidence.
• You are required to have a valid (motorbike) driving license. However, you will not need an international driving license.

Every few hours the landscape changes. From the sea and Mexican beach huts, through sand dunes with gigantic cacti, to big masses of red rock among a web of narrow lanes. Besides taking you through famous national parks, this motorbike tour will lead you to fairytale Las Vegas and typical Western towns where time seems to have come to a standstill.

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Some continental breakfasts are included in this tour.

• A visit to Imax Theatre
• A visit to Monument Valley
• Day trips to Universal Studios or Disneyland
• Enjoying Venice Beach
• Helicopter ride in Grand Canyon
• Rediscovering the Marlboro County
• Seeing Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Hollywood
• Shopping in Santa Monica
• Watersports in Lake Powell

• English and German-speaking travel companion (motorcycle)
• Luggage transport in the support vehicle
• Group transfers on site (airport - hotel - rental station)
• All nights (comfortable mid-range hotels)
• Hotel parking fees
• Partial breakfast
• Rental motorcycle
• Unlimited free miles
• Statutory liability insurance
• Spare bike
• Saddlebags / Cases
• Security locks
• VIP check-in
• Chilled water (on driving days)
• Chilled drinks at cost price (on driving days)
• Travel guide

• ZERO-Risk insurance (additional liability insurance 1 million EUR and reimbursement of the excess): 464 EUR
• Voucher for gasoline, entry fees etc. (driver 250 USD, passenger 75 USD)
• Cancellation insurance 4.5% of the travel sum
• Helmets, clothing for hygiene and safety reasons
• Expenses for personal needs (e.g. meals, tips)
• Entry permit USA (ESTA), Canada (ETA)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.