Day 1: Arrival in Los Angeles
Upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you will be taken to an airport hotel where you will be able to enjoy the taste of a Corona to get in the mood. The team leader will give a short talk on the practicalities of the trip.
Day 2: Los Angeles - Ensenada, 205 miles / 330 kilometers
After picking up the motorbikes early in the morning, you will start a long ride down to San Diego. A bit further on, you will cross the border and carry on through Rosarito and Lobster Village to Ensenada, a big Mexican haven that serves as a docking place for many cruise ships.
Day 3: Ensenada - El Rosario, 170 miles / 274 kilometers
You will leave the city along Highway 1 and get a taste of pure Mexico, tourism and American influences stop here. After passing through the Vizcaino Desert, with its enormous cacti, you will cruise along the Pacific. El Rosario, with its many little shops and restaurants, will be your resting place for the night.
Day 4: El Rosario - Guerrero Negro, 225 miles / 363 kilometers
First, you will fill up your jerry cans as fuel can be hard to come by here. You will carry on inland through magnificent, mountainous countryside with wonderfully bendy lanes. The riding passed thatched houses might remind you of Spain.
Day 5: Guerrero Negro - Loreto, 250 miles / 403 kilometers
From Guerrero Negro, famous for its production of salt and its whales, you will continue on to the east coast. You will pass over Devil’s Grade, a well-known and notorious mountain road with many bends. In Santa Rosalia, you may want to go for a little dip in the sea, as the paradise of white beaches is greatly tempting. Along the east coast, you will head on to Loreto.
Day 6: Loreto - La Paz, 225 miles / 363 kilometers
Passing the red-brown rocks of Sierra de la Giganta, you will reach La Paz. This haven, with a population of 100 000, was founded in 1535 and is considered one of the nicest cities in Mexico. Your paradise hotel is conveniently located right on the beach.
Day 7: La Paz - Cabo San Lucas, 130 miles - 210 kilometers
Riding on along Highway 1, you will pass numerous little villages. The more south you go, the denser the traffic will become as you carry on to San Jose del Cabo, and Lands End, the most southern tip of Baja. You will stay the night in the marvelous Cabo San Lucas!
Day 8 and 9: Cabo San Lucas (free day)
After six days of motorbiking, you will enjoy resting in this luxurious resort. There will be time to relax on the beach, to stroll through the marina, or go souvenir shopping. You can go deep-sea fishing or take a glass-bottom boat ride, followed by a stupendous evening meal and drinks in a bar of your choice.
Day 10: Cabo San Lucas - Loreto, 300 miles / 483 kilometers
After two days of rest, you will start early today and embark on a long journey northwards. You will ride through Todos Santos, where you will find the famous Hotel California. You are advised not to check in, however, because if you do, according to the famous song by The Eagles, you can never leave.
It is worth mentioning that the road here looks completely different on the return journey because of the contrasting light fall. After a long day of riding inland, you will be pleasantly surprised by the brilliant vistas over the Sea of Cortez. There will be time for an evening stroll along Loreto’s boulevard.
Day 11: Loreto - San Ignacio, 150 miles /242 kilometers
To start the day, you will continue along the coast, followed by the beautiful, windy roads up to San Ignacio, where you can come to rest on the cute village square in this real oasis.
Day 12: San Ignacio - Cataviña, 220 miles / 355 kilometers
You will follow the way up to Cataviña. This day will be marked by ultimate silence, magnificent cacti, and power produced by an old generator. On tonight’s menu, you can find simple, yet delicious food in a restaurant opposite your hotel.
Day 13: Cataviña - Ensenada, 205 miles / 330 kilometers
The rough, dry terrain will slowly be replaced by green pastures. You will encounter more villages before reaching Ensenada again. Here, you will find so many fun bars to frequent that the evening will not seem long enough.
Day 14: Ensenada - Los Angeles, 205 miles / 330 kilometers
Up the coast via the scenic route, you will arrive at one of the busiest borders in the world, so it could take a while before you are able to continue your journey on better-quality American tarmac roads. In Los Angeles, you will say farewell to your motorbikes and enjoy an all-American steak together in the evening accompanied by more Coronas to prolong the Mexican experience.
Day 15: Los Angeles
Early in the morning, you will catch the shuttle bus to the airport to hop on a flight back home. You do, however, have the choice of extending your stay in America. You will be happy to assist you in organizing your additional wishes.
Bike options
Category 1
- Suzuki Intruder 800 (V-twin engine, 815cc, 5 gears, 70 centimeters seat height, 246 kilograms, 15,5 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
- 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)
- Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 (V-twin, 1200cc, 5 gears, 68 centimeters seat height, 255 kilograms, 17 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
- 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
- Honda VTX1300 (V-twin engine, 1304cc, 5 gears, 72 centimeters seat height, 283 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)
- 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)
Category 4
- Honda ST1300 (V-twin, 4 cyl engine, 1261cc, 5 gears, 79 centimeters seat height, 300 kilograms, 29 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
- Honda GL1800 Goldwing (boxer 6 cyl engine, 1832cc, 5 gears, 74 centimeters seat height, 405 kilograms, 25 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and koffe)
- BMW R1200GS (boxer 2 cyl engine, 1170cc, 6 gears, 85 centimeters seat height, 220 kilograms, 20 liters fuel tank capacity, and windshield)
- BMW R1200RT (V-twin engine, 1170cc, 6 gears, 82 centimeters seat height, 263 kilograms, 25 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 73 centimeters seat height, 370 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
- Harley-Davidson Ultra Glide (V-twin engine, 1670cc, 6 gears, 73 centimeters seat height, 370 kilograms, 23 liters fuel tank capacity, windshield, and luggage)
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 principal, 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.
