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Our 10-day Best of the West Adventure begins and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attractions of the trip include:
- Accommodations conveniently located to the Las Vegas Strip at the beginning and end of the tour.
- Lake Mead and the Valley of Fire National Park
- The Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks in southwestern Utah.
- The Grand Canyon. Riders will have the opportunity to take an optional helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
- Arizona's Monument Valley and Utah's Valley of the Gods.
- Historic Route 66
- Hoover Dam
- California's Death Valley
Our Best of the West Adventure includes the same upscale accommodations and dining that have become synonomous with The Ayres Adventures Style. All park entry fees are included in the price of the tour. |
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Miles |
Arrive |
Arrive in Las Vegas |
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Las Vegas |
Death Valley |
175 |
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Death Valley |
Zion National Park |
300 |
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Zion National Park |
Bryce Canyon |
130 |
5 |
Free Day in Bryce Canyon
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Bryce Canyon |
Page |
150 |
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Free Day in Page ( Ride to Monument Valley - 260 Miles)
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8 |
Page |
Flagstaff |
230 |
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Flagstaff |
Las Vegas |
270 |
10 |
Depart from Las Vegas |
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The route is entirely paved with some sweepers and curves in some areas. |
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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. |
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Day 1: Arrival in Las Vegas. Airport transfer, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together! Accommodations conveniently located to the Las Vegas strip. |
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Day 2: Las Vegas to Death Valley, California (~280 km, 175 miles). We'll take the most scenic route from Las Vegas to Furnace Creek, via the Old Spanish Trail to Tecopa and on to Death Valley Junctiion to Furnace Creek.
Highlights: Vast openness of the desert, attractions such as Badwater (282 ft or 86 meters below sea level - the lowest point in the USA), Artists Drive, Scottys Castle, and Dante's View.
Hotel: Furnace Creek Lodge |
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Day 3: Death Valley to Zion National Park (~480 km, 300 miles)
Highlights: Additional sightseeing in Death Valley before departing for Zion National Park, beautiful highway in Nevada and Arizona before entering Utah.
Hotel: Cliff Rose Lodge |
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Day 4: Zion National Park to Ruby's Inn (Bryce Canyon, ~210 km, 130 miles).
Highlights: Very scenic riding on the way to Bryce Canyon.
Hotel: Ruby's Inn - Best Western |
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Day 5: Free Day at Bryce . Easy, picturesque riding in Southern Utah.
Highlights: Bryce Canyon
Hotel: Ruby's Inn - Best Western
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Day 6: Bryce Canyon to Page (~ 240 km, 150 miles). An easy, picturesque ride to Page.
Highlights: Vermillion Cliffs, Navaho Indian dwellings, Marble Canyon, Navaho Bridge
Hotel: Marriott
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Day 7: Free Day in Page, or ride to Monument Vallley (~ 420 km, 260 miles).
Highlights: Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Antelope Valley
Hotel: Marriott
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Day 8: Page to Flagstaff (~ 370 km, 230 miles).
Highlights: Grand Canyon, with an opportunity to take a helicopter flight over the canyon.
Hotel: Little America
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Day 9: Flagstaff to Las Vegas (~ 435 km, 270 miles).
Highlights: Route 66 (the longest remaining continuous section of the original Route 66), Hoover Dam. Option to visit the Las Vegas Strip for another great show or evenings entertainment.
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Day 10: Departure from Las Vegas
Breakfast and airport transfer |
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Dates and Prices:
(Arrive on start date, depart on end date)
| Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Price (USD) |
Co-Rider |
Note |
| May 20 2012 |
May 29 2012 |
10 Days |
$5,375 |
$3,975 |
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| Sep 23 2012 |
Oct 2 2012 |
10 Days |
$5,375 |
$3,975 |
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| May 19 2013 |
May 28 2013 |
10 Days |
$5,375 |
$3,975 |
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| Sep 22 2013 |
Oct 1 2013 |
10 Days |
$5,375 |
$3,975 |
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Includes BMW F650GS, BMW G650GS, Honda Shadow, or Harley Davidson Sportster
Additional charge of $390 for a BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $500 for a Harley Electra Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide, Fat Boy, Softail, Road King, or Low Rider
Additional charge of $ 500 for a Honda ST1300
Additional charge of $750 for a BMW R1200GS
Additional charge of $975 for a BMW R1200RT
Additional charge of $1,175 for a BMW K1300GT
Additional charge of $1,175 for a Honda Goldwing
Additional charge of $1,755 for a Harley Davidson or Goldwing Trike
Additional charge of $1,950 for a BMW K1600GT or K1600GTL
Single room supplement - $900
After booking this trip on our website, you will be invited to submit the deposit: $400/person
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Meals:
All breakfasts and 7 dinners
Ride Profile:
- Totally Paved
- Total Miles - 1,600 (approx.) |
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Specifications |
BMW G650GS
(Single Cylinder) |
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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: $2,500 |
BMW F650GS GS
(2 Cylinder) |
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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 F800 GS |
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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 |
BMW R1200 GS
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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 R1200 RT |
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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: $2,500 |
| BMW K1300 GT |
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Seat Height: 820 mm / 840 mm
Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 33.1 inches
Dry Weight: 295 kg / 650 lb
Fuel Capacity: 24 Liters / 6.3 Gallons
Displacement: 1157 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| BMW K1600 GT |
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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 |
| BMW K1600 GTL |
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Seat Height: 750 mm / 780 mm
Seat Height: 29.5 inches / 30.7 inches
Dry Weight: 321 kg / 707 lb
Fuel Capacity: 27 Liters / 7 Gallons
Displacement: 1649 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| Honda Goldwing |
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Seat Height: 739 mm
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Dry Weight: 359 kg / 792 lb
Fuel Capacity: 25 Liters / 6.6 Gallons
Displacement: 1832 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| Honda Shadow Spirit 750 |
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Seat Height: 676 mm
Seat Height: 26.6 inches
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lb
Fuel Capacity: 13.6 Liters / 3.6 Gallons
Displacement: 745 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
| Honda ST 1300 |
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Seat Height: 790 mm
Seat Height: 31.1 inches
Dry Weight: 295 kg / 650 lb
Fuel Capacity: 29 Liters / 3.7 Gallons
Displacement: 1300 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Sportster 883 |
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Seat Height: 673 mm
Seat Height: 26.5 inches
Dry Weight: 256 kg / 565 lb
Fuel Capacity: 17 Liters / 4.5 Gallons
Displacement: 883 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Electra Glide Classic |
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Seat Height: 693 mm
Seat Height: 27.3 inches
Dry Weight: 395 kg / 870 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Sreet Glide |
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Seat Height: 668 mm
Seat Height: 26.3 inches
Dry Weight: 349 kg / 770 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Road Glide |
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Seat Height: 683 mm
Seat Height: 26.9 inches
Dry Weight: 360 kg / 793 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Road King |
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Seat Height: 683 mm
Seat Height: 26.9 inches
Dry Weight: 346 kg / 763 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Heritage Softail Classic |
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Seat Height: 648 mm
Seat Height: 25.5 inches
Dry Weight: 340 kg / 750 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Fat Boy |
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Seat Height: 645 mm
Seat Height: 25.4 inches
Dry Weight: 315 kg / 694 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Dyna Low Rider |
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Seat Height: 655 mm
Seat Height: 25.8 inches
Dry Weight: 291 kg / 641 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.2 Liters / 4.8 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Harley Davidson
Trike |
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Seat Height: 693 mm
Seat Height: 27.3 inches
Dry Weight: 440 kg / 970 lb
Fuel Capacity: 18.9 Liters / 5 Gallons
Displacement: 1573 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
Honda Goldwing
Trike |
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Seat Height: 739 mm
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Dry Weight: 405 kg / 892 lb
Fuel Capacity: 25 Liters / 6.6 Gallons
Displacement: 1832 cc
Damage Deposit: $2,500 |
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