Alaskan Splendors

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Alaskan Splendors

Alaskan Splendors
Day	From	To	Miles	KM
1	Arrive Anchorage
2	Anchorage	Homer	220	355
3	Homer	Whittier	185	300
4	Whittier	Copper Center	120	195
5	Copper Center	Fairbanks	260	425
6	Fairbanks	Fairbanks	-	-
7	Fairbanks	Denali	125	200
8	Denali	Sheep Mountain	270	435
9	Sheep Mountain	Anchorage	100	160
10	Depart Anchorage
Total			1,280	2,070

The route is entirely paved and offers a variety of road features. Riders wishing to do an optional trip to the Arctic Circle will ride on some good, hard-packed gravel. Expected wildlife sightings include bear, moose, elk, the Bald Eagle, wild sheep and goats and much more.
	25%	75%

Features of this 10-day Alaskan Adventure include:

Current model, low mileage BMW motorcycles.
Support vehicle and trailer for transporting rider luggage, a spare motorcycle, and non-riding companions.
Premium accommodations and meals.
Maximum of 12 guest motorcycles.
Many of Alaska's most scenic highways - standard route is 100% paved.
An opportunity to walk on the Matanushka Glacier - the largest glacier accessible by road in North America.
A scenic ferry on the Alaska Marine Highway through Prince William Sound to the scenic fishing town of Valdez
The free day in Fairbanks provides the opportunity for an optional side trip to the Arctic Circle (partially unpaved), including a ride along the Alaska Pipeline.
Alaska's Parks Highway, skirting the Denali National Park and providing some of the most stunning scenery in Alaska. Our overnight stay provides an opportunity for a tour of Denali National Park.
A virtual guarantee to see bear, moose, caribou, elk, and other wildlife.

Dates and Prices: (Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Price (USD)	Co-Rider (or rider using their own bike)	Note
Jul 22 2012	Jul 31 2012	10 Days	$5,700	$4,200
Jul 21 2013	Jul 30 2013	10 Days	$5,700	$4,200

Includes BMW F650GS
     Additional charge of $500 for a BMW F800GS
     Additional charge of $900 for a BMW R1200GS
     Single room supplement - $900
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Arrival/Departure
The Start Date of the trip is an "arrival" day and there is no riding. In the afternoon, riders are provided their motorcycles so that they may become accustomed to them and make minor adjustments. In the evening, there is a kickoff meeting and a kickoff dinner. Riding begins on the day following the "Start Date".

The End Date is not a riding day, but is the date when riders are expected to depart for home, and they may schedule departing flights at any time on the End Date.

Meals: All breakfasts and 8 dinners

Ride Profile:
- The standard route is totally paved. The optional ride to the Arctic Circle is approximately 50% gravel
- Approximate Distance - 1,280 Miles (2,070 kilometers) - not including optional and alternate routes

Motorcycles Available:

Model		Specifications
BMW F650GS GS (2 Cylinder)		Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons Displacement: 798 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW R1200 GS		Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons Displacement: 1170 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW F800 GS		Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons Displacement: 798 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500

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