Awesome Andalucía

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See our first Waypoints Bulletin for 2012!

Join us on this magnificent journey through “Awesome Andalucía - The Most Spanish Part of Spain”. Andalucía is the home of the Flamenco, fighting bulls, olive tree plantations stretching to the horizon, and the famous “Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos” - route of the white villages. The region is also famous for its spectacular scenery, tapas and red wine.

You’ll marvel at the incredible motorcycling roads and beautiful landscapes at every turn. Riding features countless curves through stunning scenery and very little traffic. This is truly motorcycling nirvana.

The region is rich in cultural attractions and has a very interesting history. In addition to the Muslim (or “Moorish”) influence, cultural background includes influence by the earlier Iberians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Roman Empire, Vandals, and Visigoths. Features of Awesome Andalucía include:

A visit to the British overseas territory of Gibraltar and entrance to St. Michael’s Cave - the most visited of the more than 150 caves found inside the Rock of Gibraltar.
A tour of The Alhambra, a palace and fortress constructed by the Moorish rulers during the mid14th century
A tour of the Mezquita-Catedral in Córdoba
A visit to the Plaza de Toros in Ronda - one of the oldest operational bullrings in Spain

Premium accommodations (4 and 5-Star facilities) are offered throughout this tour, as well as á la carte dining in fine restaurants, making this an especially appealing Adventure for those who enjoy traveling well. A comfortable support vehicle is available for non-riding companions as well as a trailer for transporting luggage and additional purchases.

Itinerary
Day	From	To	KM
Arrive	Arrival in Seville
2	Seville	Ronda	260
3	Ronda Free Day (220 km)
4	Ronda	Granada	270
5	Granada Free Day (160 km)
6	Granada	Córdoba	250
7	Córdoba Free Day
8	Córdoba	Zafra	280
9	Zafra	Seville	220
10	Departure from Seville

	Day 1: Arrival Seville. We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to our base hotel. In the late afternoon you will get your motorcycle and the kick-off briefing will make you familiar with the rest of the group and the upcoming tour. An exclusive dinner will round up your arrival day.
	Day 2: Seville – Ronda (~260 km). Let’s get started! Riding south we approach one of the most beautiful regions of Andalucía: the mountains around Ronda are famous for their roads! The city of Ronda itself is witness of Andalucía’s past: more than 2000 years of history – and we are right in the middle of it!
	Day 3: Restday Ronda (~220 km). Make sure to do some sightseeing today - but don’t miss the ride in the afternoon! Neverending cork oak forests, beautiful white villages, spectacular mountain roads and the chance to visit Gibraltar will keep you very busy on this “restday”! The evening is on your own – there are dozens of nice restaurants to enjoy a typical dinner!
	Day 4: Ronda – Granada (~270 km). Ready to rumble? Up the mountains, down to the mediterranean coast and then approaching the snow covered Sierra Nevada with Granada sitting at its foot. All this on roads that were made for motorcycles and through scenery that leaves you speechless!
	Day 5: Restday Granada (~160 km). The included guided visit of the Alhambra (the most famous islamic building in Europe) is a must in the morning. The afternoon is left for your convenience - like strolling around in the city that was the last fortress of the Moors. And the roads are calling, too: a 4 hours ride down to the coast and up through a spectacular nature reserve will keep your riding shills in a good shape! The evening is on your own – get some tapas and red wine and enjoy the oriental flair of this beautiful city...
	Day 6: Granada – Córdoba (~250 km). Neverending olive tree plantations are a special feature of Andalucía – today you will experience this on our ride to the next famous city! The small roads will lead us through charming white villages, inviting us for coffee stops and tapas. With a view over Córdoba and a glass of red wine we finish another great ride...
	Day 7: Restday Córdoba. The “Mezquita” of Córdoba belongs to the most famous buildings in Europe: a cathedral built into a mosque! But also the rest of the old town is well worth spending the day there: get lost in the small alleyways and follow the traces of the moorish past of this city! The evening is on your own again.
	Day 8: Córdoba – Zafra (~280 km). Again we explore the backcountry and it’s entertaining roads! The black mountains north of Seville are our playground today and for our destination Zafra we leave the province of Andalucía and enter Extremadura! The dinner tonight will be at the center square of the city in a typical restaurant.
	Day 9: Zafra – Seville (~220 km). Sweepers, twisties and great scenery! We might see the famous fighting bulls and we will taste the world famous Jabugo ham. This last riding day combines one more time all the attractions of Andalucía and we arrive in Seville with the best impressions of this most typical part of Spain – and hunger for more! An exclusive dinner at the river Guadalquivir rounds up this experience of a lifetime.
	Day 10: Departure Seville. We will transfer you to the airport and look forward to seeing you again soon on another Ayres Adventure!

The route is entirely paved but includes some challenging sections, particularly in the mountains and while passing through small towns. The tour is best done by experienced riders.
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Dates and Prices:
(Arrive on start date, depart on end date)

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Price (USD)	Co-Rider (or rider using own motorcycle)	Note
March 17 2012	Mar 26 2012	10 Days	$5,850	$4,375
March 16 2013	Mar 25 2013	10 Days	$5,850	$4,375

     Includes BMW F650GS
     For G650GS, subtract $120 from tour price
     Additional charge of $215 for a BMW F800ST or F800GS
     Additional charge of $550 for a BMW R1200GS
     Additional charge of $650 for a BMW R1200RT
     Additional charge of $1,250 for a BMW K1600GT

     Single room supplement - $1,075
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Meals: All breakfasts and 6 dinners

Motorcycles Available:

Model		Specifications
BMW G650GS (Single Cylinder)		Seat Height: 780 mm Seat Height: 30.7 inches Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lb Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Liters / 4.6 Gallons Displacement: 652 cc Damage Deposit: $3,000
BMW F650GS (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: $2,000
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: $5,000
BMW F800 ST		Seat Height: 790 mm Seat Height: 31.10 inches Dry Weight: 187 kg / 412 lb Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 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: $3,500
BMR R1200 RT		Seat Height: 840 mm / 820 mm Seat Height: 33.07 inches / 32.28 inches Dry Weight: 229 kg / 505 lb Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 7.1 Gallons Displacement: 1170 cc Damage Deposit: $3,500
BMW K1600 GT		Seat Height: 810 mm / 780 mm Seat Height: 31.9 inches / 30.7 inches Dry Weight: 249 kg / 549 lb Fuel Capacity: 24 Liters / 6.3 Gallons Displacement: 1649 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500

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