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MotoQuest Tours:
Prudhoe Bay 7 Day Adventure
Seats Available!
July 5th to July 11th, 2009 (7 day dirt/paved)
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $3,800
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $4,500
Couples Price: $5,400
Own bike Double Occupancy (shared room): $2,400
Own Bike Single Occupancy (own room): $3,100MotoQuestTours.com
Presented by Alaska Rider Tours
2009 7-Day Prudhoe Bay
July 5th- 11th“Here we come, ready or not!”
Cross the Arctic Circle!
Swim in the Arctic Ocean!
See Caribou, Musk ox and other wildlife!
Ride the northern most road in the continent!
The James Dalton Highway, crossing the Brooks Range.
This is our shortest tour from Anchorage to the Arctic Ocean and back, 1720 miles. Stunning scenery and wildlife viewing… this tour offers it all for those who want an unforgettable adventure!
The 7-day Prudhoe Bay tour is for those who want to ride the most remote stretches of dirt highway on the continent. We will be focusing on our goal: Prudhoe Bay. The riding is 60% paved, 40% dirt. If you are interested in riding to Prudhoe Bay and back in under a week, this is the tour for you!
See wildlife, and meet colorful "sourdough" locals. We will be staying in hotels, historic roadhouses, and rugged work camps (that's all they have in Deadhorse!). Get your gear ready. We are headed North!
Warning: This is not a normal motorcycle ride. This is an adventure. This ride is not for wimps. This tour requires elements of endurance and stamina. Riders must be able to ride in adverse weather conditions and adverse road conditions. These roads are some of the roughest and most remote in the world. Rider must be physically fit, mentally strong, and able to cope with adversity. The accommodations on this trip range from luxurious to spartan. Do not expect red carpet to be rolled out above the Arctic Circle! Be ready for a true adventure.
Price:
Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: $3,800
Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: $4,500
Couples Price: $5,400
Own bike Double Occupancy (shared room): $2,400
Own Bike Single Occupancy (own room): $3,100
Bike upgrades:
V-Strom DL650 + $150
F650GS + $180
R1200GS + $500.
R1200GSA + $520
Inclusive:
-Kawasaki KLR 650 (6 days)
-All Accommodations (7 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
-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)
-TipsMAP
Itinerary:
Day 1: Friday, July 5th
Anchorage
Please arrive in Anchorage by mid-afternoon. Hotel check-in. Welcome Dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Alaska. Stay in Anchorage.Day 2: Saturday, July 6th
Anchorage to Fairbanks- 362 total miles
Ride through the Alaska Range, and cross the famous Denali Fault, this will be our longest day of riding. You will have a chance of seeing North America's tallest peak: Mt. McKinley. Stay in Fairbanks.Day 3: Sunday, July 7th
Fairbanks to Coldfoot- 259 miles
Ride the famous Dalton Highway a.k.a. “Haul Road”. Head north to cross the giant Yukon River. And continue north across the Arctic Circle. Keep your eyes open for wildlife! Stay in Coldfoot.
Day 4: Monday, July 8th
Coldfoot to Deadhorse- 239 miles (200 miles dirt)
Still going north, we will cross the Brooks Range. Be sure to watch for dall sheep on the cliffs of the mountains. Once north of the Brooks Range we are on the North Slope and we enter the realm of the Arctic tundra eco-system full of unique vegetation and animals like caribou and musk ox. You may even see the occasional Grizzly Bear out on the tundra eating berries or chasing ground squirrels. Stay in Deadhorse.*Deadhorse is the small industrial town which supports the oil exploration at Prudhoe Bay. It is located a few miles from Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Ocean. To gain access to the ocean, one is required to take an authorized tour. (Security in the area is high due to terrorist threat to the oil infrastructure in Prudhoe Bay.) The cost of the tour is $37 per person. We may take the tour the morning of the 9th. Bring a swim suit, and prepare to join the Polar Bear Club!
Day 5: Tuesday, July 9th
Deadhorse to Coldfoot- 239 miles (200 miles dirt)
On the road again, we will be riding from the most northerly point on the road system in North America. Another chance to see Dall sheep on the cliffs. Remember to keep an eye out for Grizzlies too. Stay in Coldfoot.
Day 6: Wednesday, July 10th
Coldfoot to Fairbanks- 259 miles
Ride back down the Dalton Highway with a new perspective. Heading south we will cross the giant Yukon River again. Keep your eyes open for wildlife! Experience the joy of riding on pavement again! Feel the culture shock with reemergence into civilization, stay in Fairbanks.Day 7: Thursday, July 11th
Fairbanks to Anchorage- 362 miles
Look for Mt. McKinley from Parks Highway on our way to Anchorage. Farewell Dinner at one of Alaska's most premier restaurants!
To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot in this years’ 7-day Prudhoe Bay Tour, 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
