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Prudhoe Bay Excursion
 
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Itinerary
Day
From
To
Miles
1
Arrive Anchorage
2
 Anchorage Copper Center
195
3
 Copper Center Fairbanks
260
4
 Fairbanks Coldfoot

260

5
 Free day in Coldfoot (ride to Prudhoe Bay - 480)
6
 Coldfoot Fairbanks
250
7
 Fairbanks Talkeetna
270
8
 Talkeetna Anchorage
110
9
Depart Anchorage
Total
1,825
The route offers a variety of road features. Expected wildlife sightings include bear, moose, cariboo, musk ox, wild sheep and goats, the Bald Eagle and much more.
Paved GRAVEL
 
10%
Itinerary
It may be necessary to make minor modifications to the proposed itinerary. When alternate lodging is used, we will endeavor to use lodging of an equal or higher quality or rating than what has been specified in this listing.
Las Vegas Welcome sign

Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage. Airport transfer, motorcycle hand over, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together! Accommodations conveniently located in Downtown Anchorage.

Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage
Death Valley

Day 2: Anchorage to Copper Center (~315 km, 195 miles) .After a short ride to Palmer, you’ll begin to enjoy stunning scenery as you ride the Palmer Highway to Glennallen and onto Copper Center. There will be time to stop for a short hike and photo opportunity at one of the area’s prime attractions – the Matanuska Glacier. Depending on the amount of time riders wish to spend at the glacier, there may also be time for a side trip to Lake Louise, Alaska for lunch.

Hotel: Copper Center Princess Lodge
Overlook - Zion

Day 3: Copper Center to Fairbanks (~420 km, 260 miles)

Highlights: More great Alaskan scenery and perhaps some wildlife sightings along the way. Before arriving in Fairbanks, we'll make a brief stop at the North Pole.

Hotel: Rivers Edge Resort
Zion Tunnel

Day 4: Fairbanks to Coldfoot (~420 km, 260 miles)

Highlights: Today’s ride begins on a paved, high speed road and progresses to a combination of gravel and paved sections of highway to Coldfoot.  After reaching the Dalton Highway, be prepared for scenic beauty as well as a variety of wildlife: grizzly bear, moose, caribou, Dall Sheep, musk ox and a variety of bird life. Plan on stopping at the Arctic Circle turnout for a group photograph.

Hotel: The very best (and only) place in Coldfoot. Great food and even better beer.
Indian Crafts

Day 5: Free Day in Coldfoot, or ride to Prudhoe Bay and back!

Highlights: Nature center, community of Wiseman, flight seeing, or ride part or all the way to Prudhoe Bay

Hotel: The very best (and only) place in Coldfoot. Great food and even better beer.
Indian Crafts

Day 6: Coldfoot to Fairbanks (~420 km, 260 miles)

Highlights: Another great ride and another great night in Fairbanks.

Hotel: Rivers Edge Resort
Monument Valley View

Day 7: Fairbanks to Talkeetna (~ 435 km, 270 miles).

Highlights: Today’s ride along the Parks Highway will provide very beautiful landscapes as we pass within sight of Mt. McKinley (the highest mountain in North America) in the Denali National Park on our way to Talkeetna. We’ll stay at a luxury lodge in Talkeetna where we’ll enjoy a stunning view of Mt. McKinley. Talkeetna is a charming little town that was supposedly the inspiration for the popular TV program “Northern Exposure”.

Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Chobe River Cruise

Day 8: Talkeetna to Anchorage (~ 180 km, 110 miles).

Highlights: The direct route to Anchorage would make for a short day, so your tour leaders will have several interesting suggestions. Riders preferring more gravel may wish to do the Hatcher Pass and visit the Independence Mine. An alternative that sticks with the asphalt is a ride to the small community of Hope. There is no shortage of good options.

Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage

Las Vegas at Night Day 9: Departure from Anchorage

Breakfast and airport transfer

CAUTION! - The Prudhoe Bay Excursion is an EXTREME Adventure and should only be undertaken by riders with experience on unpaved roads in a variety of adverse weather conditions. The trip includes riding several hundred miles on unpaved roads which are sometimes slick due to rain, sleet and occasionally snow. Unlike our other adventures, Prudhoe Bay riders will be responsible for up to $3,000 in damages to the motorcycle.

Our Prudhoe Bay Excursion is in a class by itself! It's the only guided motorcycle tour that features new BMW GS motorcycles and support consistent with the Ayres Adventures Style. Features include:

  • Current model, low mileage BMW motorcycles equipped with Continental TKC-80 dual-sport tires
  • Support vehicle and trailer for transporting rider luggage, a spare motorcycle, and non-riding companions. Designed to provide total "self-suffiency", the trailer includes spare tires, tire changing equipment, and air compressor.
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • Premium accommodations and meals, except where premium accommodations are not available. In these cases we use the best accommodations available.
  • An opportunity to view North America's highest mountain (Mt. McKinley), ride the Denali Highway, view Alaska's incredible wildlife, and enjoy the small, rustic towns along the way.

Our Alaska and Canada schedule has been designed to permit riders wishing to experience this unique ride to the edge of the North American continent to do so immediately after our Alaska & Yukon Adventure.  For riders who combine the Prudhoe Bay Excursion with our Alaska and Yukon Adventure, we'll include the cost of lodging for the days between the trips. For riders wishing to rent a motorcycle for the intervening days, we'll provide recommendations for exciting day rides to fill up to three free days between trips.

Route: Anchorage to Deadhorse and Return

 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
Aug 18 2012 Aug 26 2012 9 Days $5,950 $4,500  
Aug 17 2013 Aug 25 2013 9 Days $5,950 $4,500  

Includes BMW F650GS.
     Additional charge of $850 for a BMW F800GS
     Additional charge of $950 for a BMW R1200GS
     Single room supplement - $950
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Meals:  All dinners and breakfasts   

 Ride Profile:
    
     - Total Miles - 1,825 (2,950 kilometers) - not including optional and alternate routes. Approximately 900 miles is on good  pavement and the rest is gravel or dirt.

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: $3000

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: $3000
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: $3000
 
 
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