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MotoQuest Tours:
Best of Alaska
with Longbeach BMW Motorcycles
Seats Available!
July 18th – July 25th, 2009 (8 days
all paved)
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $4,000
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $4,800
Couples Price: $6,000
Own bike Double Occupancy (shared room): $2,400
Own Bike Single Occupancy (own room): $3,200
*Prices based on BMW F650 GS rentalMotoQuestTours.com
Presented by Alaska Rider Tours2009 Best of Alaska Tour
with Long Beach BMW MotorcyclesJuly 18th – July 25th , 2009
Highlights:
Ride Past Mt. McKinley, North America’s Tallest Mountain.
Flight-see around Mt. McKinley
Ride into Denali National Park
Cross the Alaska Range twice!
Explore Fairbanks and surrounding Gold Rush Historic areas
Ride to the Arctic Circle
Soak in the Natural Hot Springs at Chena
Ride past Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest N. P. in the USA
Ride Thompson Pass, one of the most scenic rides in the World!
Walk on a Glacier
Visit the scenic fishing town of Valdez
Ride the Glenn Highway, one of the top ten scenic rides in North America
Ride a late model BMW through Alaska!!This 1100 mile ride is 100% paved and makes a large circle through the south-central part of Alaska. This tour offers the rider the opportunity to experience the diverse areas of Alaska: both coastal and interior. You will ride past the tallest mountains on the continent, visit historical gold rush areas, and ride the epic Thompson Pass in and out of the quaint fishing town of Valdez, Alaska. There will also be the opportunity for the more adventurous to ride to the Arctic Circle! In seven days of riding, you will experience more of Alaska than most Alaskans!
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $4,000
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $4,800
Couples Price: $6,000
Own bike Double Occupancy (shared room): $2,400
Own Bike Single Occupancy (own room): $3,200Bike upgrades:
F650GS included in tour price
R1200GS + $380.
R1200GSA + $400Inclusive:
- BMW F650GS (7 days)
-All Accommodations (8 nights)
-Premier Welcome and Farewell Dinners
-Guide on Motorcycle
-Staff Mechanic
-Support Vehicle (carrying spare parts, tools, luggage and extra motorcycle)
-Staff Trained in First Aid with satellite phone for emergencies
-MotoQuest Tours goodie bag ( including T-Shirt and Hat!)
-MotoQuest video of tourExclusive:
-Alcohol
-Tips
-Gas
-Alternative Tours
-Meals on the road (except Welcome and Farewell Dinners)
-Flights: Contact our travel agent: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, (907) 562- 2213
-Travel insurance
-Additional Motorcycle Insurance (optional loss damage waiver)
-McKinley Flight-seeMAP
Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday, July 18th :
Arrival in Anchorage.
Hotel Check-in and welcome dinner at one of Anchorage’s premier restaurants.Day 2: Sunday, July 19th :
Anchorage to Talkeetna. (120 miles)
Bike orientation, pick-up and ride to Talkeetna. For those who would like more adventure, ride through Hatchers Pass. For those who want to flight-see around Mt. McKinley, arrive in Talkeetna by early afternoon. (Weather dependant)Day 3: Monday July 20th :
Talkeetna to Fairbanks (272 miles)
Ride from mountain climbers Mecca to the historical gold rush town of Fairbanks. On the way, pass by Mt. McKinley, ride into Denali National Park, cross the Alaska Range at Broad Pass.Day 4: Tuesday, July 21st :
Fairbanks Free Day
For the adventurous, ride to the Arctic Circle (by dirt highway) and back!(400 miles round trip). Other options: relax, explore Fairbanks, take a gold rush tour, or soak and relax at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Day 5: Wednesday, July 22nd :
Fairbanks to Paxson (165 miles)
Ride through the Alaska Range at Isabel Pass. Enjoy sweeping vistas of the Alaska Range, alpine tundra and glaciers. Stay in comfortable cabins overlooking a wild and scenic Delta River.Day 6: Thursday, July 23rd :
Paxson to Valdez (200 miles)
Ride by some of the tallest mountains in North America in Wrangell-St.Elias National Park. Enjoy Thompson Pass, arguably one of the best scenic rides in the world. Walk on Worthington Glacier.Day 7: Friday, July 24th :
Valdez to Matanuska Glacier Area (190 miles)
Ride through gorgeous Thompson Pass. Head down the Glenn Highway: a National Forest Scenic Byway and considered to be one of the top ten scenic rides in North America.Day 8: Saturday, July 25th :
Matanuska Glacier Area to Anchorage (130 miles)
Take the opportunity to walk on the Matanuska Glacier. Ride the twisties of the Glenn Highway. Premier Farewell Dinner in Anchorage this evening.
To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot in this years' Best of Alaska w/Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, please fill out and send in our Registration Form with a $1,000 deposit.
Questions? Please contact us at:
MotoQuest Tours
P.O. Box 1392
Girdwood, AK 99587
www.MotoQuesttours.com
info@motoquesttours.com
1-800-756-1990/(907) 272-2777
Information:
Travel: Arrive and depart from Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
For any other travel options, please contact us at: 1-800-756-1990 for advice.
You may also reach our travel agent Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or (907) 562- 2213
Just tell her you are part of a MotoQuestTour!Money: US Dollar
Please note that meals and fuel are not included in the tour price. We recommend that you budget about $100.00 per day for food and fuel (this is just an estimate of expenses and is not including adult beverages.) Many places in Alaska accept Visa and MasterCard but it would be wise to have some cash on hand in case there are problems at remote lodges.Additional motorcycle liability reduction:
Optional Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) for bike damage is $25.00 per riding day (cost not to exceed $300). When you purchase this agreement, you will be responsible for the first $2,000 of bike damages. If you decline this option you are responsible for all expenses. (Please note that the LDW does not cover personal property damage or bodily injury.) We recommend that you contact your motorcycle insurance carrier to see if you are covered for rental motorcycles.Arrival day:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Tours
We offer exceptional tours focusing on different areas of the world for different comfort levels. All tours include airport pick-up/drop-off, motorcycle rental, guides, support vehicle, mechanical support, welcome and farewell dinners, video of tour, detailed itinerary/maps packet, MotoQuest “swag bag” and a high staff-to-guest ratio, insuring the best personal service possible. Everyday there is a hot shower, great food, and a comfortable bed waiting for you at the end of the trail.
Tour Size
6 - 10 riders. We have a large staff-to-guest ratio. This way your adventure is personalized and safety is maximized.
Gear
Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). Recommended items to bring: Stout water-proof boots, rain gear, a warm hat, rain-proof gloves (2 pair), hiking shoes, bug spray, full-faced helmet, swim suit, and a good camera are the things you need on the trail.Our Staff
We pride ourselves in giving you quality service. All staff are experienced riders, trained in first aid, and love sharing motorcycling. Since many of the roads we travel are far from help and out of cell phone range, our expertise in motorcycle maintenance, backcountry first aid, and knowledge of out-of-the-way places will greatly enhance your motorcycle tour. Our guides carry satellite phones for emergency use. The full-time support vehicle makes it possible for you to focus on the ride, the fresh air and the scenery. Leave the logistics to us!
Payment
At the time of reservation $1000 deposit is due to guarantee your spot on the tour. The deposit will be applied to the total price of the tour. The balance is due 60 days prior to tour departure date. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and money orders (sorry, we do not accept American Express or Discover).
Cancellation Policy
You must give a full 60 days notice to receive a refund for a tour. On cancellations with less than 60 days notice, your deposit is forfeited as a cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice, will forfeit 50% of total tour price as cancellation fee and the remaining balance paid can be transferred to another party or another tour, subject to availability. If your participation in the tour is terminated for any reason at anytime during the tour, no refund will be given.Kitty
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty at the beginning of the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, water stops, etc. Voluntary participation in this system has proven to make group riding run smoother and ultimately make your tour with us more pleasurable!
Register Online
Fill out and fax/mail in our Registration Form
(requires adobe reader)
email: Info@motoquesttours.com
Telephone: 1-800-756-1990 or +1 (907)
272-2777
Fax +1 (907)
272-2777
skype: motoquesttours
