The names of such towns as Tombstone, Bisbee and Jerome rang like a crystal bell across the country during the 1880's. As gold, silver and copper were discovered, tent cities sprang up everywhere. Soon tents were replaced by wooden buildings, brick banks and opera houses. But even the best surface mines played out in just a few years. Thriving towns were abandoned overnight to the sagebrush and coyotes. Fortunately for us, many historic towns still exist and are connected by superb motorcycle roads!
Arizona is the
land of almost continuous sunshine, with a dry warm climate and
many varieties of cacti accenting the desert. Wooden grave markers
whose epitaphs have been erased by time, lizards sunning themselves
on warm rocks, blazing sunsets followed by peaceful evening skies,
all combine to create a memorable desert experience. The alpine
regions offer incredibly twisty roads over passes covered with
aspen trees of yellow and orange against a backdrop of pines and
rock cliffs.
For three nights of the tour you will enjoy
the pleasure
of a deluxe cabin in the mountains. The smell of pine in the air,
logs burning in the fireplace, and a motorcycle parked outside
waiting to take you on another adventure complete the relaxed
western feeling. Other evenings are spent in B&Bs and standard
or historic hotels, each with their own charm.
Additional days of touring are scheduled in Flagstaff and Tucson. From Flagstaff you will have the opportunity to visit many amazing natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, Wupatki Indian Ruins, or Sunset Crater. You can cruise old Route 66, or visit the "Native People's" exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona that documents 12,000 years of human existence in the area. From Tucson you can choose to see the Saguaro National Monument, Sabino Canyon, or the Arizona Sonora Museum, voted the most unique in the US. For the motorheads, the Pima Air Museum and Air Force graveyard are nearby. We visit many historic towns along the tour where you'll enjoy the treasures found in unique trading posts, Indian ruins and Wild West towns.
This tour begins and ends in Phoenix. Motorcycles are available for rent or we'll help you ship yours. Early reservation will insure your choice of bikes and a space on this extraordinary tour.
| Tour #11 | Oct 1st - Oct 10th | 10 Days |
| Single $3380.00 | Couple $4860.00 |
Single prices are per person with private room or cabin. We do not base single rates on "double occupancy". If you know another single you would like to share with two singles may sign up as a couple and share a two-bed room.
Tour includes professional guides, premium lodging, support vehicle, maps of the main route and alternates, all taxes and gratuities, breakfast each morning and 8 dinner meals. An informal dinner party in Phoenix the evening before the tour gives everyone a chance to get acquainted and is included in the tour price. Information on road conditions, shopping, special events, local history, geology and wildlife are provided.
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