Very Well Done Motorcycle Tour

Shelley and Chris Casey

The tour was very well done, no problems. Our tour guide, Axel, was professional and a lot of fun to be around.

Shelley and Chris' Adventures include:
Spanish Switchback Challenge

Shelley and Chris Casey
Orlando, FL

The Scottish Countryside is Made for Motorcycling

Emmerson Testimonial

My wife Liselda and I had the pleasure of joining John and Jason for the Scotland – Castles, Kilts and Whisky tour this June. Nobody can control the weather, but it seemed like it was about as good as it gets on this trip. The lodgings were first rate and the meals were amazing. Most places had haggis as an option on the menu for breakfast and I found that I began to look forward to it. Our tour companions were all people we would love to travel with again.

The bikes were well prepped before we picked them up and any prior scratches were noted on the lease documents. John made sure to check out each bike carefully before handing over the keys. It was the first time I had ridden on the left side of the road, but by lunchtime on the first day, the roundabouts and turns seemed natural.

The Scottish countryside is made for motorcycling.

I'm glad we chose this tour.

Liselda and Michael's Adventures include:
Scotland – Castles, Kilts and Whisky

Liselda and Michael Emmerson
Bermuda Dunes, CA

It's All About the Ride

Rick Bitner

I just completed Ayres Adventure Indian Summer In the Alps Tour. What a great time I had with outstanding riding, beautiful scenery, fabulous properties and local cuisine. Our tour leaders (Claus and Jason) were outstanding and worked very hard to make sure we had a great trip. I would recommend this tour and leaders to anyone that loves to ride. “It’s all about the ride”.

Rick’s Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps

Rick Bitner
Havana, FL

Unforgettable Motorcycle Adventure

Sergio and Celise Pires

We had a fantastic trip this year, 2023, with Ayres Adventures visiting the European Alps. Excellent itineraries, spectacular restaurants and hotels and guides who knew how to transform our trip into an unforgettable adventure. The Company delivers what it promises. I recommend.

Sergio and Celise's Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps

Sergio and Celise Pires
Brazil

The Alps Switchback challenge was amazing!

The Alps Switchback challenge was amazing. It was affordable and the correct amount of time for me to be able to use vacation. I want to take my son on a future trip.

Jared's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback challenge

Jared Chastain
Chattanooga, TN

Simply unbeatable every way!

When you combine a custom crafted route with skilled and knowledgable leaders, flawless bikes, excellent meals and superb hotels, mix in a boat load of laughter and superb scenery you have the Ayres recipe. Simply unbeatable every way! I 'm aching for more and I just got home!

Scott's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Indian Summer in the Alps
Scotland - Castles, Kilts and Whisky

Scott Finlay
Ipswich, MA

We are still gushing about how amazing our trip was

From start to finish everything ran seamlessly. The hotels were comfortable and convenient. The food was top notch. Every day the rides and scenery were amazing, but what puts your trip above and beyond is your fantastic guides. Both were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Claus and Fuzzy made sure everyone in our group enjoyed the riding. I can't imagine trying to put this together without them. They not only translated everything for us, but knew of routes that we would have never found on our own and shared a wealth of history and information. We enjoyed Claus' dry and clever sense of humor and Fuzzy's gregarious personality. We are already trying to decide which trip we will do next. Thank you again to you and your team. We are counting the days until the next one!

Lori's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Lori DuPree
Sheridan, IL

A Perfect Combination of Challenge and Luxury

Ayres lived up to its name - the tours have truly been adventures. A perfect combination of challenge and luxury. Our guides selected routes that were both scenic and thrilling. Wonderful hotels and restaurants always completed great days. We are looking forward to our next Ayres Adventure!

Geoff & Lisa's Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps
Norwegian Midnight Sun

Geoff & Lisa Benedict
Hall - Reston, VA

Norway is the most beautiful country I have ever ridden a bike in

Norway is the most beautiful country I have ever ridden a bike in. It is a combination of Chile and Argentina, New Zealand, Ireland, but scenery wise better than the four of them combined.

It is one scenic beauty after another. You never knew what the scenery was gonna look like around the next corner or when you came out the next tunnel. And the North Cape is pretty spectacular when you consider where you are at that moment.

I will do this tour again, with better raingear.

The group of fellow riders on this tour were the nicest people I've ever been on a trip with. Nice, caring, funny, intelligent, accomplished riders and they were extremely nice to invite me to do things with them.

John's Adventures include:
Southern Cross
Munich to Istanbul
Mystical Ireland
Barcelona to Lisbon
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Spain and Morocco

John Dinges
Lebanon, OR

What a fantastic tour!

Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

What a fantastic tour! The scenery was spectacular, accommodations and meals were outstanding. We had great fun with our tour leaders who found the most fantastic, scenic routes. We are excited to plan another adventure with Ayres.

Mark and Karen's Adventures include:
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Mark and Karen Fisher
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Ayres Adventures had exceeded all of my expectations!

David-Mignon, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

Ayres Adventures had exceeded all of my expectations! The entertainment, scenery, history made riding in a different country easy! I will return!

David's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

David Mignon
Beloit, WI

Look forward to taking another tour with Ayres

Jim-Loomis, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

Riding the Alps had been on the bucket list for many years.
Finally got to do the Switchback Challenge with my good friend Dave.
This was the first time on an organized tour like this and it was everything I hoped it would be.
The riding was challenging, guides were outstanding, hotels and food were great!
I look forward to taking another tour with Ayres.

Jim's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Jim Loomis
Beloit, WI

We were so pleased with the help we received

Robert's Testimonial, Motorcycle Tour in Alps, Ayres Adventures

My wife and I were worried about riding in a foreign country. Language barriers, foreign currency, traffic and other differences. We were so pleased with the help we received from everyone we met and our tour leaders. The worst part of the trip was the flight home. We hated to leave.

Robert's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Robert Litavecz
Merrillville, IN

Definitely a FIVE star company!

Charles Mooney, Ayres Adventures reviews

Anyone planning a tour should only consider Ayres Adventures. Safety is of the utmost importance to this company and this was displayed throughout my trip by Claus and Axel. The motorcycle that I rode was a brand new BMW R1250R with all the bells and whistles, a pleasure to ride. In a matter 48 hours we became one big family. Definitely a FIVE star company!

Charles' Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Charles Mooney
Staten Island, NY

It was by far the greatest ride I have ever been on

Gary Carlson Testimonial, Motorcycle Tour in Norway, Ayres Adventures

I am 75 years old and have been riding motorcycles for over 60 years. I have ridden all over North America but this year I opted to join Ayres Adventures on their Norwegian Midnight Sun Tour. It was by far the greatest ride I have ever been on thanks to our tour leaders Claus Lazik and Jason Killian. For 16 days we travelled from Oslo, Norway to the North Cape on roads that were absolutely perfect for motorcycles. The scenery was beyond beautiful with awesome views of Norway. Claus and Jason have a wonderful grasp of the history and interesting places to visit that they shared along the way. What is so great about Ayres Adventures? I just had to show up. The bikes were in great shape, the hotels and cabins we stayed in were terrific and the meals were all very good and often reflected the local culture. I will be joining Ayres in May for the Barcelona to Lisbon Adventure and plan on many more adventures with then in the coming years.

Gary's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun

Gary Carlson
Naples, FL

The motorcycles, lodging and meals were top notch

Chuck Gregory, Testimonial, Motorcycle Tour in Europe

This was our first trip with Ayres Adventures and it was great! Our group of eight, from Atlanta, signed up for the Alps Switchback Challenge. The services provided were exactly as advertised. The motorcycles, lodging and meals were top notch. Our trip leader, Claus, was totally professional and manged to keep us out of jail in four countries. We found the overall value good and the attention to detail always there. Give these folks a try. I believe you will be happy you did, we are!

Chuck's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Chuck Gregory
Marietta, GA

Ayres is truly a premium tour company that handles all the details

Robyn Hyde, Testimonials, Ayres Adventures

Our second tour with Ayres Adventures to Norway was just as fantastic as our first one to New Zealand. The guides were excellent in knowledge of the area and the roads and stops to make. The scenery was awesome beyond words to describe. The best way to see a country is on a motorcycle and a support van to carry your luggage. Ayres is truly a premium tour company that handles all the details so the riders can enjoy the tour. The nightly accommodations were first class and outstanding. I'm looking forward to my next tour with Ayres.

Robin's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Robin Hyde
Plymouth, MN

We had a great time and would recommend this tour highly

Robert Hyde, Testimonials, Ayres Adventures

Our Norway adventure was great. The scenery was fantastic, the food tasted great, the route was well organized, and the tour leaders were professional and knowledgeable. Everyone we met in Norway was friendly. We had a great time and would recommend this tour highly.

Robert's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Robert Hyde
Plymouth, MN

You will not be disappointed

Rik Lewis, Motorcycle Tour Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

Our trip through Eastern Europe was indeed an incredibly good adventure with the emphasis on adventure. I highly recommend Ayers Adventures for your motorcycle tour - you will not be disappointed.

Rik's Adventures include:
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Rik Lewis
Chicago, IL

1000% worth the $$$

Jim Vaughn, Ayres Adventures Testimonial

Treasures of Eastern Europe was my THIRD trip with the Ayres crew. As always - the time/money invested in doing this trip paid off BIG-TIME! Anyone who has not toured in other countries is definitely missing out on adventure. Backroads, culture, food, and accommodations in Poland, Slovakia or elsewhere, as experienced on a motorcycle, are something everyone should remove from their "Bucket List" and immediately add to their "To Do List.". The inclusion of motorcycle rental (including maintenance/repair/roadside assistance from support van), hotels, food, and the broad expertise of a seasoned guide & biker enabled me to focus on the RIDE, and return home with lifetime memories and a big smile. 1000% worth the $$$.

Jim's Adventures include:
Viking Run
Spanish Switchback Challenge
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Jim Vaughn
Naples, FL

The best way I can think of to see 15 different countries

Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

This tour is the best way I can think of to see 15 different countries in one tour which means 15 different cultures, different geographies, different customs, and best of all 15 different nationalities of people.

While the rest of the group was touring Dracula’s Castle, I went out for a ride by myself up in the mountains. An old sheepherder (pictured) waved at me as I rode by and I turned around and went back to say hi. We had about a half hour conversation with neither of us speaking the others language but with pantomiming he was able to tell me his story. He pointed out the house he grew up in and still lived in. Ninety-three years old and still riding a motorcycle. I figured out that he had a 10-year-old Ducati Monster 600 bike, and rode it out to the pasture where the sheep were.

He relished looking over my bike and indicated BMWs were great bikes. This type of encounter is one of the main reasons I like to go on Ayres motorcycle tours. The freedom to explore on your own and not always have to be with the group sets your company apart from most of the others. There isn't the pressure to stay with the group and I never would have gotten a chance to meet this fella if I wasn't by myself. You don't get this interaction with the locals driving a car.

John's Adventures include:
Munich to Istanbul Adventure
Roof of Africa
Southern Cross
Taste of Chile (and Dash of Argentina)
Portugal, Spain, Morocco
SA Splendors
Escape to Ushuaia
New Zealand Grand Tour
Rendezvous in Rio

John Dinges
Lebanon, OR

Well done, Ayres Adventures!

Once again Ayres Adventures came up trumps for our Father / Daughter private tour in South America. The booking and arrangements were made with the minimum of fuss. Jason Kilian and Chris Gladstone are two of the most friendly and professional tour leaders anyone could wish to travel with. Well done, Ayres Adventures!

Richard and Paula's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Machu Picchu Excursion (Empire of the Incas)
Switchback Challenge The Alps
Private Bariloche to Ushuaia tour

Richard and Paula Maxwell
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

They always go above and beyond to take care of the client

Motorcycle Tour in New Zealand, Ayres Adventures, Testimonial

I have participated in numerous tours with Ayres Adventures as well as other tour companies and can comfortably report that Ayres is the Premier touring company. They always go above and beyond to take care of the client.

Rob and Christine's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Australia and Tasmania – Adventure Down Under
Dutch Treat Adventure
Spain and Morocco
Viking Run
Escape to Machu Picchu
Southern Cross
Best of Alaska/Canada

Rob and Christine Hiday
Jacksonville, FL

It lived up to every one of our expectations

Bohemian Rhapsody Testimonial, Motorcycle Tour in Europe, Ayres Adventures

Everyone sets up a “trip of a lifetime” and when they get back and they’re asked how it was, they are able to list each and every part of the trip that did not live up to their prior expectations. We have traveled a lot, on our own and with groups. I can honestly say that this trip with your company, was our trip of a lifetime. And to a person within our group, and especially Leslie and I, it lived up to every one of our expectations, ideas and intentions. The whole experience, from us deciding to go with you as the tour company, to the set up, to the actual trip, was outstanding. The hotels you chose for the rest stops, the routes, the bikes, the challenges and the rewards were truly a trip to remember. I honestly did not hear while we were there, or since we got back, a negative comment about any aspect of the trip. What you can take as the ultimate compliment to your organization, is that on the last night before we ended, each rider separately came up to me and “jokingly” asked if we could just keep going. Most times, you’re ready to end the trip. This was not most times.

What really made the trip memorable and special to us was, without a doubt, Claus and Axel. You could not have put two better guides with our group... The “Boyz" as we called them, handled each and every person and situation with great skill and without getting anyone in a snit…Thanks for putting them with us... The best compliment I can give is that they both felt like friends at the end and we all miss them both.

As further proof that we had a great time, we hadn’t even left Germany and everyone was coming up and asking when we can do this again and where. The entire group is getting together next Saturday for dinner and to relive the trip. I’ll let them know we’ve started to talk about the next great adventure.

Rob's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody (Private version)

Rob Spero
Kent, WA

A most exhilarating riding experience and cultural journey!

Bohemian Rhapsody Motorcycle Tour in Europe, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

Our experience with Ayres Adventures was fantastic. They presented the trip honestly... ours was the “Bohemian Rhapsody” tour for advanced riders. The trip’s design ratcheted up daily such that our acclimation to the technicality of the roads and traffic patterns of Europe were manageable. When presented with “Passo Stelvio” we were prepared and rode the challenge with smiles on our faces! A most exhilarating riding experience and cultural journey! We will be back for another tour for sure! Our tour leaders were most professional, and fun to travel, ride and live with, for the 10 days. Super, super, super!

Peter's Adventures include:

Bohemian Rhapsody (Private version)

Peter Barbin
Burien, WA

A great experience

Motorcycle tour in Europe testimonial, Ayres Adventures

I expected Australia/Tasmania to be fun and it was. What I hadn't expected were the fantastic twisties in the mountains and the almost magical scenery - from beaches to valleys to mountains. A great experience.

Daniel's Adventures include:

Dutch Treat Adventure (now named Normandy and the North Sea)
Australia and Tasmania – Adventure Down Under

Daniel Gresham
Santa Fe, NM

Don't leave home on two wheels without Ayres Adventures!

Don't leave home on two wheels without Ayres Adventures! First in class, first in safety and adventure!

Doree and Roddy's Adventures include:
Spanish Switchback Challenge
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Portugal and Spain Adventure

Doree and Roddy Guthrie
Frisco, TX

What a wonderful experience

Ayres Adventures has taken us to seven continents through their exciting adventure programs combined with comfort and led by professional tour guides. What a wonderful experience.

Alex and Ida's Adventures include:
Heart of Africa
Epic Journey: Riga to Hong Kong
Munich to Istanbul
Ushuaia and Antarctica
Escape to Machu Picchu (Private)
Best of Alaska/ Canada (Private)
Discover Africa (Private)
Scotland Adventure (Private)

Alex and Ida Lunardi
Jakarta, Indonesia

Our high expectations were substantially exceeded from the moment we arrived in Africa.

After a few days at home Araceli and I are still digesting the many wonders we had the opportunity to enjoy during our tour throughout your amazing country.

Our high expectations were substantially exceeded from the moment we arrived in Africa. Every single detail of the trip was wonderfully organized and the selection of roads, lodges and restaurants was outstanding.

Both Jason and Braam did a terrific job making sure we had a great time, explaining many interesting things about multiple aspects of your country, facilitating superb riding opportunities and always willing to go the extra mile.

A big thank you for all that. We both have been bitten by the African bug and as you know we are already thinking in doing the Heart of Africa tour next year, so we will definitely be in touch.

Araceli and Raul's Adventures include:
Southern Cross

Araceli Barcena and Raul Gonzalez
Madrid, Spain

Everything was first class all the way

Ayres made our trip of a lifetime a true trip of a lifetime. Everything was first class all the way. Our guides were the best, we could not have asked for anything better. We went as a group, came back better friends that when we left. Thank you for meeting and exceeding all of our expectations. We will remember this trip forever.

Larry and Becky's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody (Private version)

Larry and Becky Rabel
Auburn, WA

Almost 2 weeks in motorcycle heaven

Almost 2 weeks in motorcycle heaven!

Andrew's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody (Private version)

Andrew Solomon
Redmond, WA

It was incredible and exceeded our expectations.

We joined the Heart of Africa tour in September, rider with pillion. It was incredible and exceeded our expectations. The tour was led by Jason, supported by Janis, both were great, knowledgable, very capable, fun and flexible. During this trip the highlights were many - number one would be spending time with the gorilla's in Rwanda - a truly remarkable experience. The riding is challenging at times, some long days but nothing impossible - it is an adventure after all...... We would definitely recommend Ayres, Jason, Janis and this trip.

Martin and Carmel's Adventures include:
Heart of Africa

Martin and Carmel Giblin
South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

We had a fantastic time on Ayres ‘Bohemian Rhapsody ‘ tour of Europe and the Alps.

We had a fantastic time on Ayres ‘Bohemian Rhapsody ‘ tour of Europe and the Alps. The accommodations were very good and the guides were excellent. You will see roads and views you would never see if you were riding without the guides. The trip was as good or better then advertised. I highly recommend Ayers Adventures for a motorcycle trip outside your home country. They do all the planing and you get a worry free riding adventure.

Tom & Karin's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody (Private version)

Tom & Karin Willroth
Auburn, WA

I returned refreshed and ready to go

Jaboori, Switchback Challenge - the Alps, Motorcycle Tour Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

The Ayres Adventure tour made me totally disconnect from daily life challenges and I returned refreshed and ready to go.

Thanks, guys!!

Kayvan's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Kayvan Jaboori
Centreville, VA

I am looking forward to another Ayres Adventure

I toured with Ayres Adventures on the Viking Run in August 2018. We went from the top of Norway through 8 countries, and ended up in Munich. We saw every kind of weather, hundreds of reindeer, awesome scenery, and had gourmet meals in the evenings. My favorite meal was the Polish sausage I had that happened to be served at a gas station restaurant. Our guides, Axel Papst and Janis Cimins, were great at organizing the day's events, and very entertaining with their stories in the evening. I am looking forward to another Ayres Adventure.

David's Adventures include:
Viking Run

David Farash
Tampa, FL

Ayres Adventures provides an exceptionally well organized, professional and fun tour schedule.

Ayres Adventures provides an exceptionally well organized, professional and fun tour schedule. The really nice attribute of joining an organized tour like Ayres is that they do all the pre-work in finding interesting local hotels, restaurants, routing and skilled tour guides, so all you have to do is show up with your gear and just ride. They know the map and the territory and can take you to enchanting places you would never find on your own.

Jeffrey's Adventures include:
Dolomites Switchback Challenge

Jeffrey Bernel
Granger, IN

Started thinking about our next Ayres Adventure long before this one ended

Einar and Denise Rod, Ayres Adventures Motorcycle Tours Testimonial

This was our first Ayres Adventure, and the Norwegian Midnight Sun tour was really a trip of a life time. The scenery is spectacular, and the routes chosen really show the country at its best. Claus & Axel are terrific at explaining where we were riding, what we'd see, and making sure we had a great time. The pace was just right, with nice breaks for lunch & coffee, and the hotels and dinners were uniformly excellent. We met wonderful people, and started thinking about our next Ayres Adventure, long before this one ended.

Denise and Einer's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun

Denise and Einar Rod
Newtown, CT

One of the best memories of my annual motorcycle tours

Vali Khadivi, Ayres Adventures Motorcycle Tours Testimonial

I took the Treasures of Eastern Europe tour in the summer of 2018. It was fantastic! This was one of the best memories of my annual motorcycle tours and I have done a lot of them. The tour was well organized, had good scenery and accommodations, and the food was great! The best part was when we arrived at the destination – the check-in was already done, suitcases were in our rooms and the keys to our rooms were put into our hands. I would definitely go again with Ayres Adventures motorcycle tours. Tour leaders Axel and Janis were knowledgeable and accommodating. Great job, guys, and thank you for a job well done.

Vali's Adventures include:
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Vali Khadivi
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This was my first Ayres tour and will definitely be billed as "the first of many to come"

Kristine-Kuzemka Motorcycle tour testimonial, Ayres Adventures

This was my first Ayres tour and will definitely be billed as "the first of many to come"

The tour leaders are what/who will bring me back to take more tours!

Axel and Janis were professional, courteous, attentive, and funny as hell!

The routes were beautiful and the riding was superb!

Kristine's Adventures include:
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Kristine Kuzemka
Las Vegas, NV

We're already looking forward to our next Ayres Adventure

Jean & John Woynicki, Call of the Wild Motorcycle Tour in Africa Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

As U.S. diplomats who have traveled the world and lived in sub-Saharan Africa for six years, and as newcomers to organized tours, we might have been among your toughest clients to please - instead, Ayres Adventures won us over from our first email exchange! We can't say enough about the quality and professionalism of our Call of the Wild tour. Africa is not for everyone, but if you experience it with Ayres Adventures, you will not be disappointed. From amazing lodges to beautiful landscapes and wildlife, combined with two absolutely incredible guides (Jason and Claus) we could not have been more impressed. Thank you so much for going above and beyond our expectations - we're already looking forward to our next Ayres Adventure!

Jean and John's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild

Jean and John Woynicki
Kampala, Uganda

This is the way I want to experience this type of trips going forward!

Raul, New Zealand Top Down Adventure Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

Now that I am finally back home I wanted to send some words with my impressions after this adventure in your wonderful country.

This was my ninth motorcycle tour of this type and I can say without hesitation that what I have experienced this time has nothing to do with my previous tours. I had very high expectations of the tour based on the multiple things I read and videos I watched in preparation of this adventure. All of them have been highly exceeded.

Of course the many wonders of New Zealand, as well as the quality of the accommodations and restaurants chosen, had a lot to do with that, but what really made the difference was the level of enthusiasm and professionalism that you and Jason showed every single day of the tour, taking care of every detail, anticipating any potential issue, ensuring that everyone was safely enjoying those superb riding opportunities that this country offers, and making sure that each of the participants was getting the most out of each day.

If this is the way in which Ayres delivers the adventures offered in its catalogue then I am afraid that you will be hearing a lot more about me, because this is the way I want to experience this type of trips going forward.

All my gratitude for this unforgettable adventure and all the strength for the times to come.

Fuerte abrazo (Big Hug)

Raul

Raul's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Raul
Madrid, Spain

Thank you for a trip of a lifetime that exceeded my highest expectations!

Motorcycle Tour in New Zealand, Ayres Adventures, Review

The tour leaders were way more than I ever anticipated. They are thorough, knowledgeable about motorcycling and the area and they both have really good people skills. I saw them accommodate every person on the tour in a unique way for each person and they made it look easy ...which I know is not the case.

Bravo to these two guys and to you for hiring and training them. They are what made this tour so exceptional.

The ride scenery in New Zealand was unbelievable and fantastic and the dinners were first class.
Thank you, thank you for a trip of a lifetime that exceeded my highest expectations.

Mark's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Mark Castillero
Vista, CA

Experience that Amanda and I will remember forever!

Chris and Amanda Oelschlegel, Motorcycle Tour in Spain, Reviews, Ayres Adventures

My wife Amanda and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary by participating in the Spanish Switchback Adventure in October 2017. Our tour leader, Axel, made us feel like family immediately and took incredible care of us during the tour, both on and off of the bike. Axel's impeccable riding skills coupled with his intimate knowledge of Andalucía resulted in an experience that Amanda and I will remember forever. Thank you Axel, and thank you Ayres!

Chris and Amanda's Adventures include:
Spanish Switchback Challenge

Chris and Amanda Oelschlegel
Kennebunk, ME

The riding, accommodations, food and tour guides are all top notch!

Rufus Timberlake, Ayres Adventures, Testimonial, Motorcycle Tours

My wife and I have been on four tours through 13 countries with Ayres and are always eager for more. The riding, accommodations, food and tour guides are all top notch and get my highest recommendation for anyone interested in this type of motorcycle travel. I feel personally grateful to Ron Ayres for creating this unique and exciting set of opportunities and to the professional and committed tour guides and leadership that have continued the tradition of excellence he founded. Keep up the good work!

Rufus's Adventures include:
Bohemian Rhapsody
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Portugal and Spain
Canada Adventure Center Holiday

Rufus Timberlake
Portland, OR

Our overall expectations were exceeded!

Joe and Mary Penney, Testimonial, Motorcycle tour Dramatic Dolomites in the Alps, Italy and Switzerland

What an experience! Traveling through Germany, Austria and northern Italy while enjoying a variety of breathtaking landscapes was truly amazing. Our guide was fantastic, our group was composed of wonderful people and our overall expectations were exceeded. What my wife and I thought would be a once in a lifetime trip has opened our eyes to the joys of motorcycling in remarkable locations so much so that we are now planning on continuing the adventure in the future with Ayres Adventures as our guide. Thank you Axel!

Joe and Mary’s Adventures include:
Dolomites Switchback Challenge

Joe and Mary Penney
Barrie, Ontario, Canada

It truly was the trip of a lifetime!

Jan Stone, Alden Hingle, Motorcycle Tour in Iceland, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

My husband and I just returned from the "Iceland Adventure" tour which also happened to be our honeymoon. He and I have extensively used tour companies in the past for trekking, mountain biking, road cycling, and kayaking trips, so we have a lot of experience with guided trips. That said, this was our first organized motorcycling trip and we had a lot of expectations. I can say without hesitation that this trip ranks up there with one of the best ever. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. And Ayres Adventures is a class act. I contacted John Jesson earlier this year to inquire about trips and after many discussions he convinced me that Iceland would indeed be an adventure. He was right - I cannot begin to say how much fun we had and how beautiful the country is. The routes were wonderful, the accommodations and restaurants first-rate, and the guides were a fantastic addition to our tour. Claus and Janis are thorough, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. They had a great knack for figuring out what the group was interested in, then ensuring our routes and sightseeing matched those interests. Their enthusiasm was so contagious that we were excited to go on a new ride every day. We cannot wait to book another tour with this company - the problem will be deciding which one to pick.

Talk about a honeymoon!

Jan and Alden's Adventures include:
Iceland Adventure

Jan Stone and Alden Hingle
Green Mountain Falls, CO

I will not hesitate to recommend Ayres Adventures to anyone interested in premium motorcycle touring!

Michael Mendell, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures, Motorcycle Tours Worldwide

The equipment, organization, route planning, and accommodations were of the highest caliber.

As a retired infantryman, I am well aware that, after the first shot is fired, the finest plans often require change and adaptation on the fly; and Axel (Prussicher Reiter Leiter) & Jason (Kommando-ry Leier), fine leaders; successfully rose to each challenge.

To keep us safe they, among other things, inspected each motorcycle every morning, for leaks, damage, loose connections, and such. I also observed that they checked the riders and their gear. On the hot days, they observed us for signs of dehydration. Again, fine leadership.

Most coffee and lunch stops took place in interesting locales, and many provided exciting vistas. Axel and Jason were always happy to answer questions and offer interesting bits of history and folklore. I asked a lot of questions!

My personal goal for the trip was to experience country, culture, and cuisine. I had fun trying bits of German, Italian, and even one word of Czech. I didn't have the courage to try Slovenian. The geography was beautiful and the mountains were breath-taking. The cuisine was excellent, as my increased waistline can attest.

I will not hesitate to recommend Ayres Adventures to anyone interested in premium motorcycle touring!

Again, thank you!

Michael’s Adventures include:
Triple S Bohemian Rhapsody

Michael Mendell
Morgantown, WV

Claus is an outstanding guide!

Bernard and Rhoda on Japan Cherry Blossoms Motorcycle Tour in Japan, Ayres Adventures

Claus is an outstanding guide with whom we have ridden in the past. He imparts a confidence that there is no issue he can’t handle. Also, he does a great job of moving the group along without seeming overbearing. He makes an effort to know the country and the culture.

Bernard and Rhoda's Adventures include:
Japan - Cherry Blossoms and Mt. Fuji Adventure

Bernard and Rhoda Duco
Houston, TX

If I have to pick one word, it's "professionalism"!

Geoffrey R Smith, Testimonial, Ayres Adventures

I guess after six trips with the gang from Ayres, I should write something about why I keep coming back for yet another tour. If I have to pick one word, it's "professionalism". Although they make each day look easy in terms of getting from point A to point B, on reflection it becomes so apparent that each route is well thought out and chosen for specific reasons, whether it be the scenery, road conditions, or degree of difficulty. It all seems to work so seamlessly which allows the rider to focus on the ride and his or her surroundings. Whether it's Claus or John or Axel, you know that one of them has your back, especially when you tackle a road that a month ago was paved but is now a mess and foot deep in mud or the road is closed and the detour a real challenge. And finally, at the end of the day, they're a hell of a lot of fun to have a drink with! In the final analysis, it makes for pretty much a perfect vacation.

Geoffrey's Adventures include:
Under the Tuscan Sun
Machu Picchu Excursion
Ushuaia and Antarctica
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Munich to Istanbul
The Epic Journey Riga to Hong Kong
Iceland Adventure
North Pole Adventure

Geoffrey has written several articles/blogs about his experiences on our tours:
BMW Owners News - Antarctica
BMW Owners News - Iceland
Blog – Under the Tuscan Sun

Geoffrey R. Smith
West Hollywood, LA

One of the best trips of our lives!

Wences, Bariloche to Ushuaia Motorcycle Tour in South America

Ayres Adventures took us on one of the best trips of our lives. With 13 friends we rode for a week through Patagonia. Ayres Adventures organized everything with professionalism, reacted really well to things that happened last minute that required decisions, change in logistics, etc and they made the trip fun and memorable for everybody. One of the best trips of our lives. Thank you!

Wences' Adventures include:
Private Patagonia Tour

Wences created a video about his Patagonia Adventure. Click here to watch the video.

Wences Casares
Woodside, CA

Can't wait to return!

Tongariro Volcano, New Zealand Motorcycle Tour Testimonial

Just returned from New Zealand and the Top Down Tour and can't wait to return. Chris and Janis could not have made a better set of guides.

David's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

David Stepanchak
Los Angeles, CA

We cannot think of a better way to see the world!

Rommens, Ayres Adventures Motorcycle Tour in New Zealand

Travelling with Ayres Adventures was stellar. It was a great opportunity to tour another country with absolutely no worries. Each day we were briefed as to what the day ahead would look like and off we went. The guides, Chris and Axel, were knowledgeable, organized and a pleasure to be with. We made many stops to look at beautiful sites or to take a break. It gave us an opportunity to meet new friends and share the love of motorcycle touring. We cannot think of a better way to see the world and would definitely travel with Ayres again.

Wendel and Janet's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Wendel and Janet Rommens
Brooks, Canada

Our experience in this area has been A plus

Roddy and Doree Guthrie

Many quality issues set Ayres trips apart from the competition. But the competence, experience and personalities of its tour leaders sets the foundation for Ayres success. Our experience in this area has been A plus.

Roddy and Doree's Adventures include:
Spanish Switchback Challenge
Norwegian Midnight Sun
Portugal and Spain Adventure

Roddy and Doree Guthrie
Frisco, TX

This was our third Ayres tour and it clearly is the best motorcycle tour that money can buy

Donald Lapierre, Ayres Adventures

This was our third Ayres tour (Call of the Wild) and it clearly is the best motorcycle tour that money can buy. Claus and Jason were the best guides, very organized and very much understand people. Our accommodations were top notch and all planned extremely well.

Don and Vicki's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild
Best of Brazil
Escape to Machu Picchu

Donald and Vicki Lapierre
Inverness, FL

I can highly recommend Ayres Adventures for any motorcycle adventure

Dietrich Look, Ayres Adventures

The "Call of the Wild" tour offered tremendous value for the money. It gave access to high end lodges such as Sediba which one would normally not necessarily consider. The wildlife sightings were spectacular. Game drives were offered twice a day when at game reserves. The local guides were outstanding and offered a ton of information. The opportunity to visit Victoria Falls was great and a must when in that area. The tour guides Claus and Jason made the tour enjoyable. They are professionals and know their stuff. Especially to have Jason, a South African on the tour gave us so much good insight into the country's history, current affairs etc. Jason's knowledge of the wildlife was especially helpful. Special thanks to Jason for helping me in refreshing my Afrikaans. I felt in good hands with both Claus and Jason. The good chemistry among the tour participants also helped to make this trip an unreserved success. I can highly recommend Ayres Adventures for any motorcycle adventure. Their organization and attention to detail is second to none. I am looking forward to the next tour.

Dietrich's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild
Bariloche to Ushuaia

Dietrich Look
Kitchener, Canada

If you’ve never been to Africa, Ayres Heart of Africa tour is certainly a trip of a lifetime

Paul McClain and Lisa Mahaffey

If you’ve never been to Africa, Ayres Heart of Africa tour is certainly a trip of a lifetime. A word of caution: You will want to return to Africa again and again, once you’ve experienced the wonderful people, riding, wildlife and culture.

The highlight of the trip was spending time with the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. What a privilege to be a few feet from these magnificent animals. To be able to view, interact and take pictures of a gorilla family where the elder Silverback watches over his group is breathtaking. The young ones are very curious and may very well come right up to you for a closer look.

The safaris in the Serengeti region include the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorogoro Conservation Area. From the comfort of your private game vehicle, you’ll view and learn about the abundant wildlife.

The great riding in East Africa contains a smorgasbord of roads that carve through pristine mountain sweepers to rural villages where speed bumps are common to large cities where few road rules exist or enforced, and mix in some unpaved patches to keep things interesting and a lot of fun.

The people you’ll see and interact with are amazing, especially the children who are sweet and beautiful. The gorgeous, colorful clothes locals wear will amaze you. Beware, the motorcycles will attract a LOT of attention from the locals. We all felt like royalty, as huge crowds of locals stare, question you about the bike and snap pictures with their cell phones.

Our tour leaders were outstanding with their attention to details, their wealth of knowledge on the history of the areas and current events, and their willingness to go the extra mile. They worked tirelessly to make the tour an unforgettable experience.

Ayres Adventures will not disappoint with the premium accommodations, food and activities you’ll encounter. They simply are the best.

Paul and Lisa's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild
Prudhoe Bay Excursion
Best of Alaska/Canada
Heart of Africa

Paul McClain and Lisa Mahaffey
Trussville, AL

Ayres Adventure Switchback Challenge was amazing

Erica Danek, motorcycle tour testimonials, Ayres Adventures

Ayres Adventure Switchback Challenge was amazing. If you are the type of rider who measures the chicken strip before and after your ride (like my husband does) then this tour is for you. We spent most of the time leaning than we did riding up right. This was especially challenging for me because I was riding two up and in charge of the filming while trying to hold on. Axel was not only entertaining but a wealth of knowledge when it came to the bikes, riding and safety. He made sure to include me in the decision making process even though I was the only female and pillion. He went above and beyond to make me feel like a real life princess on my birthday. The little touches did not go unnoticed. Thank you Axel and thank you Ayres for the trip of a life time.

Erika's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Erica created a video about our 2016 Switchback Challenge Adventure. Click here to watch the video.

Erika Danek
St. Augustine, FL

The trip of a lifetime

Cecil Broome, Ayres Adventures

My bucket list motorcycle tour to the European Alps with Ayres Adventures was indeed the trip of a lifetime. Great riding, great food, great hotel and great fun.

Cecil's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge
Africa Panorama Tour

Cecil Broome
Middleburg, FL

Thank you again for another wonderful tour!

Birgit and Manfred, Testimonials, Ayres Adventures

Thank you again for another wonderful tour! We always wanted to go to the North Cape, with all the planning you did for us, you made this trip a great experience. You found nice twisties with spectacular views, stunning landscapes and outrageous bridges from one island to another, which made our hearts beat faster.

Our tour leaders had a lot of inside information on special routes, which were not crowded at all. GREAT RIDING!

Birgit and Manfred's Adventures include:
Norwegian Midnight Sun Adventure
Japan Cherry Blossom
Call of the Wild
Machu Picchu Excursion

Birgit Klenke and Manfred Boertz
Hamburg, Germany

Ayres Adventures you have done it again!

Jann Barber O’Hara and Chris O’Hara, Ayres Adventures

Ayres Adventures you have done it again! Our second tour (Southern Cross) was amazing. Another trip with top notch motorcycles, accommodations, guides, scenery and excursions. It is obvious how passionate John and Jason are about Africa as well as accommodating each individual
tour participant. Ayres attention to detail sets them apart from other touring companies. Thanks again for another great adventure.

Chris and Jann's Adventures include:
Triple S Harley-Davidson Southern Cross
Call of the Wild Adventure

Chris and Jann created a video about our Call of the Wild Adventure. Click here to watch the video.

Jann Barber O’Hara and Chris O’Hara
Morgantown, West Virginia

We could not have asked for better leaders!

Mike & Sue McKenrick, Ayres Adventures

We could not have asked for better leaders and can't imagine a tour without them. We loved Jason's enthusiasm for the history and culture of his country and appreciated the way he shared it with us at our morning ride briefings; and we loved how John rounded it out with more contemporary details and highlights. They both went out of their way time and again to do all the little things that made the trip so very special! (Such as the "traditional" shot of heat, the ostrich egg breakfast, Trivia night, Pat's shirt, retrieving Cliff's phone, off-bike rides in the truck when the weather or traffic was not the best for passengers, the list goes on!!)

Mike and Sue's Adventures include: 
Triple S Harley-Davidson Southern Cross

Mike and Sue McKenrick
Fort Ashby, WV

From communication to delivery, Ayres Adventures over delivered!

As a Harley-Davidson dealer, large event, and ride planner, I understand what detail and professionalism is required.  From communication to delivery, Ayres Adventures over delivered!  I always felt comfortable and was very pleased with the destinations and accommodations.  The guides took pride in the experience they were providing and were genuinely interested in you.  I am looking forward to my next ride with Ayres Adventures!

Cliff's Adventures include:
Triple S Harley-Davidson Southern Cross

Cliff Sutherland
Morgantown, WV

Indian Summer in the Alps tour highly recommended!

Indian Summer in the Alps tour highly recommended. Be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and paved road switch back riding. Bike selection, tour guides, accommodations, and evening group meals and comradery are top rate. Thank You for offering and providing a bucket-list experience.

Curtis' Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps

Curtis Farrell
Vail, AZ

This was a really adventurous trip, going to places where few others go!

This was a really adventurous trip, going to places where few others go. The riding is challenging and makes the land soak into your entire body. The vast spaces are a relief from our crowded lives and free up the imagination like no other place. It takes a long time afterwards to process all the experiences and tell the stories, truly a "once in a lifetime”!

Cordelia's Adventures include:
Mongolia and Eastern Siberian Adventure
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Cordelia Sever
Albuquerque, NM

Best yet father and son outing to date in this lifetime!

Bob and Sean's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Bob and Sean Mabey
Bountiful, Utah

It was a great experience!

My wife booked this tour for my son and I for my son's high school graduation present. My wife is our family's chief financial officer,and she wanted me to tell you that she believed it was a very good experience for the cost. That is huge coming from her! I have her permission to do more tours with your company!
Axel and Claus were very good to be with for the week. No complaints whatsoever. They could not have been more gracious. Thank you so much for everything your personnel did to accommodate us. There were no problems that we encountered, from signing up to checking out. It was a great experience.

Mark and Tristen's Adventures include:
Alps Switchback Challenge

Mark and Tristen Lobbezoo
Grand Rapids, Michigan

This might be the best riding anywhere

This might be the best riding anywhere. Challenging riding with amazing landscapes. The hotels and meals were uniquely Bavarian and top quality.

Brian's Adventures include:
Indian Summer in the Alps

Brian Lawson
Clackamas, OR

I’ve traveled many countries of the world via motorcycle but this tour is special!

Omaha Beach, Ayres Adventures

If you haven't toured Alsace Loraine, Normandy, WW I battlefields and then the North Sea coast, you haven't toured Europe. From Omaha Beach to the ancient cities along the North Coast up to Denmark, this is a tour that is special. Most of the riding is on back country lanes through spectacular country scenery or on the dykes of Holland or in picturesque villages. I've traveled many countries of the world via motorcycle but this tour is special.

Daniel's Adventures include:

Dutch Treat Adventure (now named Normandy and the North Sea)
Australia and Tasmania – Adventure Down Under

Daniel Gresham
Santa Fe, NM

This is our first trip with Ayres & it will NOT be our last!

This is our first trip with Ayres & it will NOT be our last! It was everything we expected; great riding, great people and an experience we will always treasure. The Emprie of the Incas tour is not for the faint of heart, back or butt. It is a "rider's" tour with lots of miles in a variety of conditions. Argentina, Chile and Peru are incredible countries with open, friendly people & beautiful landscapes. Steve Phillips and Art Tarian were great, sharing their knowledge & getting us through.

Linda Jannette

Empire of the Incas is a riders trip. Lots of miles of unending curves and elevation changes. Our trip leaders, Steve Phillips and Art Tarian did a great job of leading us through crazy traffic , 16,000 foot mountain passes and the always frustrating border crossings. If you of the mind set to visit and enjoy some of South Americas tourist highlights while getting a full dose of good motorcycle riding this is the tour for you.

Dan Jannette

Dan and Linda's Adventures include:
Machu Picchu Excursion (Empire of the Incas)

Dan and Linda Jannette
Lapeer, Michigan

You can't go wrong by booking a tour with them.

"Adventures" is an essential part of the Ayres company name. The professionalism of the tour guides is a strong point for this company. You can't go wrong by booking a tour with them.

Gary's Adventures include:
Heart of Africa
Machu Picchu Excursion (Empire of the Incas)

Gary Prickett
Mission Viejo, California

After this fantastic tour, I am afraid I can never do a "normal" vacation again!

Even though I had high expectations, I was not prepared for how heart achingly beautiful New Zealand is. Every day on the tour another stunning ride unfolded, each completely unique and full of surprises. The accommodations were equally unique and in prime spots, with nice meals in a variety of restaurants. Both tour leaders had a deep knowledge about the places we visited and taught us a lot. After this fantastic tour, I am afraid I can never do a "normal" vacation again!

Cordelia's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Mongolia and Eastern Siberian Adventure

Cordelia Sever
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Once you travel with Ayres Adventures there is no going back!

First class all the way! Awesome roads and amazing lodging. Staff brings the group together and makes everyone feel welcome and at ease. Gives us plenty of time on the bikes and off the bikes to enjoy our new friends. Does a great job dealing with the unexpected and last minute changes which are bound to happen with any event. Why go with any other group - once you travel with Ayres Adventures there is no going back - they are top notch. This is my 4th trip and saving my money for the next one.

John and Heidi's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Ushuaia and Antarctica
Africa Call of the Wild
Iron Butt Viking Run

Heidi Still and John Bateman
Yuma, Arizona

We will definitely ride with Ayres again

My wife and I both rode with Ayres Adventures for the first time on their Prudhoe Bay/Alaska tour. We were both impressed with the organised structure of the tour; our tour guides were of an exceptionally high calibre.

We will definitely ride with Ayres again.

Robin and Pixie's Adventures include:
Prudhoe Bay Excursion

A great time was had by all.

Our tour leader, Axel, was excellent. Not only did he check out the bikes each day and get us on the perfect roads but also he was the perfect leader and had an ability to gently convince 7 head strong, high energy clients to do the right thing all the time. A great time was had by all.

Cliff's Adventures include:
Viking Run

Cliff Gunter
Houston, Texas

Prudhoe Bay was truly a bucket list event.

Ron – just a quick note to let you know what a great time the Prudhoe Bay Excursion was. Ed and Art did a great job and are to be commended for their professionalism. Everyone in the group was a pleasure to have on the trip – no 'flamers' which can make for a more challenging experience. Was truly a bucket list event.

Again, my thanks and hope to ride with you again soon.

Doug's Adventures include:
Prudhoe Bay Excursion

Doug Brown
Chardon, Ohio

Our vacation with you ranks as the best yet !!!

Just wanted to thank you all for a wonderful vacation !!!!

My wife Lynne and I have traveled all over the states on our Goldwing. Our vacation with you ranks as the best yet !!!

Claus and Axle are AWESOME !!! Both super fun to be with. The switchbacks were awesome!!! The bikes super fun to ride. The scenery was terrific.

Claus and Axle make a terrific team to ride with. They each having different riding styles and personalities which was awesome.

We certainly will be doing this again !!

Thanks much.

Jeff and Lynne's Adventures include:
Switchback Challenge

Jeff and Lynne Bleess
Spicer, Minnesota

We had an amazing Adventure and are looking forward to more trips with Ayres!

Jann Barber Ohara and Chris Ohara

This trip exceeded our expectations time and again. From the moment we arrived in Africa, everything was well-planned and easy. The accommodations were top notch and our tour guides, John and Jason, were the icing on the cake. They were fun, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. We had an amazing Adventure and are looking forward to more trips with Ayres.

Chris and Jann's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild Adventure
Triple S Harley-Davidson Southern Cross

Jann Barber O’Hara and Chris O’Hara
Morgantown, West Virginia

An absolutely fabulous adventure!

This was an absolutely fabulous adventure – the location, the lodging, the meals (!), the riding, the scenery and all the details made it perfect!

Starting from the pre-trip communication all the way through the departure back home, the team at Ayres handled everything perfectly. The guides (Claus and Axel) were wonderful, providing daily information and handled all the details seamlessly. The small group size (10 bikes) allowed the riders to interact and get to know each other. I’ve had lots of good days in my life but the day that started in Ingeli Forest lodge and finished in Kruger Park with an evening safari and sundowner cocktails in a dried riverbed was one of the best ever!

South Africa is a great place to visit and this is a fabulous way to visit. Thanks, Ayres Adventures !!

Peter's Adventures include:
Africa Southern Cross Adventure

Peter Oxenbol
Clayton, California

More awesome than we could ever have imagined!

Hi Ron,
I just wanted to touch base with you about our recent trip to New Zealand with Ayres Adventures. It was a trip of a lifetime that was more awesome than we could ever have imagined.

Chris and Bryn did an outstanding job in leading us and showing us their country the New Zealand way. The bikes ran great, the weather was excellent, the scenery outstanding, the roads were awesome with lots of curves, the food was amazing and our tour group of people all got along as good friends.

I could go on and on, but words cannot express the fun we had on this tour. Everything was top notch! A truly amazing journey!

Bob and Robin's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
(Auckland to Christchurch)

Bob and Robin Hyde
Plymouth, Minnesota

The Southern Cross Tour was everything it claimed to be and much more

I just returned from South Africa and my first Ayres Adventure with a dozen customers. I've nothing but praise for the entire team. The Southern Cross Tour was everything it claimed to be and much more. From the bikes to the lodging to the dining it was all fabulous. Our two guides insured it was an incredible two weeks and represented what I feel is a fantastic value for the money. I will be selecting our next tour very soon!

Bob and Suzanne's Adventures include:
African Southern Cross Adventure

Bob Henig of Bob's BMW
Bob's BMW

Damn that was a fun trip!!!!

Jim’s comments after the Viking Run:

Ron - The trip rating - an A+.I repeat - an A+.

I don't even know what I paid for this thing......I know it was a chunk of change, and I know it was accurate billing from you folks, and I know I could go back and tally up what it all cost.....adding in your fees, the ATM withdrawals, AmEx/Visa charges, etc.....but truth is - whatEVER it cost me, it was totally worth it. And - even with the cost of the new BMW I'm gonna HAVE to buy now that I'm back home (the local BMW sales rep should pay you a commission!)....the value I got, the money spent vs. the experiences/memories - definitely worth it!

Jim’s comments after the Spanish Switchback Challenge:

My first tour was Viking Run - an absolutely incredible motorcycle trip with great folks, through amazing parts of Europe, and via Ayres' top-rate guides, support, facilities & organization. The value for my $$$ earned an A+ grade...almost impossible to explain the beauty, excitement and camaraderie...I'm still talking about it! Absolutely, positively WORTH the time & money to experience. I liked that trip so much, I booked another....the Spanish Switchback Challenge. Again, Ayres hit a home run with the trip location, guide, accommodations, and the VALUE of the trip. Mastering the twists & turns along the coast of Spain is something every rider should experience. Now on the books for me is one of Ayres' newest trips - Ireland - and the anticipation of another awesome experience. Adding Ayres' trips has been such an excellent addition to my local & US motorcycling - anyone giving thought to taking a trip with Ayres should do so, immediately...sign up, climb on, and enjoy the ride!

Congratulations, John, on sustaining the Ayres biz, employing top-rate guides, keeping the process fun & easy (thanks Shirley), and delivering great value for the $$$.

Jim's Adventures include:
Viking Run
Spanish Switchback Challenge
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Jim Vaughn
Kansas City, Missouri

This is my third tour with different tour operators and yours is the best so far!

Hi Ron,

Just a short note to say thanks for a great tour this month of Alaska and the Yukon. I would especially like to thank your tour guides Ed and Juergen who conducted themselves in a highly professional manner where nothing was a problem which greatly contributed to the tour.

The food and accommodations were excellent. I especially liked the gravel roads from Chicken to Dawson City and parts of the Dalton highway.

Thanks,

Mike

Mike's Adventures include:
Alaska and Yukon Adventure

Mike Child
Sydney, Australia

This trip was set up to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I hope it was not the only time I will visit.

"My lasting impressions of South Africa, Botswana and Namibia are overwhelmingly positive. This trip was set up to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I hope it was not the only time I will visit." - Corey Hinderstein

"To encapsulate the experience of traveling by Ayres, I compare it to traveling with a wealthy and experienced older brother, one committed to showing you a great time. Once you’ve joined them, you don’t have to worry about a thing beyond paying for a bit of beer or wine on occasion." - Chase Hinderstein

Corey submitted an article about her trip with us. The article was published in Between the Spokes - the magazine of the BMW Club. Click here to see Corey's article.

Chase and Corey's Adventures include:
African Call of the Wild Adventure

Chase and Corey Hinderstein
Burke, Virginia

We have been bitten by the "Ayres Bug", so we will certainly be on another trip very soon!

I have wanted to write and thank you and Barbara for a truly wonderful vacation.

What makes a great vacation? Superb food, outstanding accommodations, well planned itineraries, new friends who share the same values, new challenges every day all with a sense of security knowing that there is great team (Ayres) behind you. The net result is a truly fun time and a remarkable memory and to Lori and I who went on the Southern Cross trip all this came to pass and more. We have been bitten by the "Ayres Bug "so we will certainly be on another trip very soon.

Thanks to all your wonderful team: John constantly keeping the group's fun in mind and taking care of every little detail and with a great sense of humour, ED who was such a gentleman and pleasure to travel with. Lori especially spent a lot of time with him and talks highly about his thoughtfulness and kind spirit.

I can also say that to anyone who is thinking of taking an Ayres trip but whose companion is not a lover of the "Two Wheels" mode of transport, the companion vehicle is a great way for couples to share some truly memorable trips to some very unique and interesting places. These trips allow a multitude of dinner stories recounting the fun.

Thanks again.

Michael and Lori's Adventures include:
African Southern Cross Adventure

Michael Collinson
Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Thanks for making our 10th wedding anniversary vacation a memorable one.

Ron,

We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for allowing us to be part of the tour, and also the opportunity to experience a wonderful bike trip. I proudly wear my Stelvio Pass T-shirt.

The choice of hotels and restaurants were great, exceeding our expectations many times. Mauricio's  and John's ability to make everyone comfortable and part of the team is amazing. Most importantly, we made good friends and we are proud to be associated with your company.

Thanks again for making our 10th wedding anniversary vacation a memorable one.

Ahmad and Shariza's Adventures include:
Swiss Alps

Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman & Sharliza Salleh
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

This Alpine Adventure exceeded my best expectations in every regard.

I have just reviewed my pictures from this last week with you and the gang in Switzerland and Italy. Truly a remarkable experience to say the least.

This Alpine Adventure exceeded my best expectations in every regard. Congratulations on assembling a great team. We were certainly beneficiaries of their professionalism this week.

Kevin's Adventures include:
Alpine Escape
Treasures of Eastern Europe

Kevin Barnes
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

It was indeed an adventure, and the thrill of a lifetime for both of us.

I just wanted to thank you all for the fantastic vacation we just had. The hotels were excellent, the spas were luxurious, the food was wonderful and the scenery was spectacular.

This was our first group ride, but it won't be our last. It was indeed an adventure, and the thrill of a lifetime for both of us.

Thank you all so much!

Todd and Sandy's Adventures include:
Swiss Alps

Todd and Sandy McAlary
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Our trip was beyond wonderful in every way!

Our trip was beyond wonderful in every way. It certainly far exceeded our expectations. Now we are looking forward to your Southern Cross trip next year.

An Ayres Adventures "first" - Three Generations on the same tour....

The Longley and Pierce Family enjoyed our Royal Riviera Adventure

Max and Jean Longley, Guy and Jody Pierce, Kaelyn and Hailey
Florida and North Carolina

I can't say enough good things about this experience!

This was my second Ayres Adventures tour, but definitely not my last. It will not be my last trip to Africa, either. The tour guides, John and Rob were as much a part of the group and the experience as everything and everyone else. The accommodations were first class and the food was incredible--they always pick the best of both. I think we were all surprised by South Africa and its peoples. The country is clean and the people are friendly. I can't say enough good things about this experience!

Beverly's Adventures include:
Iron Butt Escape to Ushuaia Adventure
African Panorama Adventure

Beverly Ruffin
Houston, Texas

I can't say enough about it...

Hi Ron, Shirley, John, Rob, Thank you for everything. I did not have time to send an email before to thank all of you. The trip was great. I can't say enough about it. THANKS!!!

Steven's Adventures include:
African Panorama Adventure

Steven Mishaan
Bar Harbor, Florida

Getting a photo at the Arctic Circle sign and completing the Haul Road all the way to Deadhorse has been on my wish-list for some time

A hearty thank-you to you, and to your team, for all your efforts during the inaugural Prudhoe Bay Excursion. It was the most challenging ride I have ever been on.


Getting a photo at the Arctic Circle sign and completing the Haul Road all the way to Deadhorse has been on my wish-list for some time. Thanks to your professional and customer focused organization I was able to complete that goal.


I hope to see you, John, and Nuno on another one of your tours. Next time on a different continent. Best wishes to you as you travel the world.

Jack's Adventures include:
Prudhoe Bay Excursion

Jack Campbell
Littleton, Colorado

Words cannot express what an absolutely wonderful time I had



Ron, words cannot express what an absolutely wonderful time I had on this trip, for me the trip of a lifetime. John and Ed deserve an A+ for their professional, complete and friendly leadership of this motorcycle tour, as do you for hiring them in the first place.

Again, many thanks.

Bob's Adventures include:
Alaska & Yukon Adventure

Bob Oster
Menlo Park, California

Congratulations on putting together such a memorable event

Still full of great food and fantastic memories, we are home from Brazil. I will be wearing my new Ayres' Adventures Best of Brazil shirt on the Thursday night ride with the locals tonight.

Brazil was beyond our wildest expectations.
Congratulations on putting together such a memorable event.

Bert and Val's Adventures include:
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay
African Southern Cross
Best of Brazil

Bert and Val Reynolds
Fairview, Alberta, Canada

The tour was much more than I expected

I left for the African Panorama anticipating a great time. I'd say the tour was much more than I expected.

John and Rob did a super job of organization. They were obviously in control at all times, which gave all of us riders a sense of security. They're also a couple of great guys who made everyone feel comfortable in strange surroundings.

The over-night stops were excellent, and the food was outstanding.

I think all of us agreed the trip to Kruger NP was the high-light of the trip.

This ride was truly an "adventure".

Mike's Adventures include:
African Panorama Adventure

Mike Murphy
Pearland, Texas

The most wonderful vacation we've ever had!

Before we left for New Zealand, we told ourselves it would be the trip of a lifetime...it was all that and ten times more. Every aspect of the entire experience far exceeded our wildest expectations.

The accommodations and the meals were fabulous, the rides amazing, and the people were the absolute best. It was without a doubt the most wonderful vacation we've ever had.
We will return to New Zealand some day, and we will ride with Ayres again--somewhere in the world.

John and Jane's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

John and Jane Jonesco
Oberlin, Ohio

You won't be disappointed!

"I've taken two Ayres Adventures motorcycle tours, two years apart, on two continents - they were both topnotch! I don't normally treat myself to the finest things, but Ayres Adventures did treat us to the finest things, and they did it humbly, with knowing smiles on their faces. They knew the next site, the next route, or the next hotel, was going to knock our socks off. And, sure enough, it did!

I encourage anyone considering an overseas motorcycle trip to choose Ayres Adventures as your host. You won't be disappointed"

Steve's Adventures include:
Rendezvous in Rio
New Zealand Grand Tour

Steve Morgan
Chicago, Illinois

The cruise to Antarctica will be an unforgettable time in our lives

Heidi and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the recent Escape to Antarctica/Ushuaia tour. This was our first tour of this sort and any expectations we had were met and far exceeded. Your tour staff was excellent and helpful, as well as our traveling companions.

The cruise to Antarctica will be an unforgettable time in our lives. The ship and crew were all first class. The sights and wildlife in Antarctica are indescribable, and need to be experienced first hand to grasp the magnitude of the seventh continent. Walking amongst the penguins and the seals was a kick. This is an experience enjoyed by few, due to the limited numbers allowed to this truly wild place.

We thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime to have joined you on this tour, and hopefully we can join another Ayres Adventures tour in the future.

Bob and Heidi's Adventures include:
Ushuaia and Antarctica
Viking Run

Bob and Heidi Still
Yuma, Arizona

We have NO complaints

Thanks for a great trip. We really enjoyed ourselves and we have NO complaints.

There is not much we could suggest that would have improved the experience for us.

Nick and Jool's Adventures include:
Africa Iron Butt Tour
Prudhoe Bay Excursion (Alaska)
Heart of Africa

Nick Robbins and Jools Hamilton
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

What a Ride!

What a ride! The IBA (Iron Butt Association) Ushuaia trip attracted me because of the opportunity to ride with like minded individuals who like doing the miles, and I was not disappointed. Challenging conditions like the Patagonian winds and the gravel roads of Chile were taken in stride by this bunch, and we all looked forward to great accommodations and good company at the end of every day.

My personal highlights were chasing Mike Kneebone and Nuno Leotte on the twisty pavement to the Perito Moreno glacier and the 1100 km day riding from Ushuaia to Torres del Paine through some of the finest scenery in the world.

I'll be back for more.

Rick's Adventures include:
IBA (Iron Butt Association) Ushuaia Tour
African Call of the Wild
African Southern Cross
Portugal, Spain and Morocco
Machu Picchu Excursion

Rick Sauter
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

It was my first group motorcycle tour, but it will not be my last

It was an exciting, quick paced ride with an entertaining group. The leaders were always available offering encouragement, riding tips or just reliving the day over dinner.

And then of course there are the bragging rights of riding the world with Mike Kneebone and Ron Ayres.

It was my first group motorcycle tour but will not be my last!

Beverly's Adventures include:
IBA (Iron Butt Association) Ushuaia Tour
Africa Panorama Tour

Beverly Ruffin
Houston, Texas

It's the BEST TRIP we've done so far!

The hotels were excellent overall, the meals were great and had plenty of variation, and the wine! Well, say no more.

It's the BEST TRIP we've done so far. We look forward to traveling with your company again soon.

John Cameron's Adventures include:
Machu Picchu Excursion
Prudhoe Bay Excursion

John Cameron and the Kiwi Boys
Te Puke, New Zealand

We’re coming back with Ayres!

"It’s difficult to describe an Ayres Adventures tour without running out of superlatives. We have toured extensively in Europe, Morocco, Turkey, Mexico and Central America, and we know a superb tour when we see one.
Ayres Adventures’ seamless delivery speaks of painstaking behind-the-scenes preparation, down to the smallest detail. The trip to Machu Picchu was jaw-dropping, fantastic, amazing, unforgettable. Our wonderful guides spared no effort in ensuring that we all had a great time.

South America, we’re coming back with Ayres!"

Brian and Madeleine's Adventures include:
South American Five Flags
South American Splendors

Brian and Madeleine Speed
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

I can’t imagine how the tour route or hotels could have been improved.

Every moment associated with the tour was enjoyable, from planning and preparation to my return home and sharing photos and stories with friends and family. I was very happy when I received the materials a month before the start of the tour; they really created a great impression.

I expected pretty vistas, but there is no way to prepare you for post card views around every corner. I can’t imagine how the tour route or hotels could have been improved.

I look forward to my next Ayres Adventure."

Bill enjoyed the Portugal, Spain and Morocco Adventure

Bill Walker
Redwood City, California

We’ll be back!

Our debut tour with Ayres Adventures was an exceptional motorcycling experience!
Riding through pata negra country in Spring was simply sublime. We cannot commend highly enough the good humour and professionalism of Claus and Axel – tour leaders par excellence who regularly and happily delivered beyond our expectations! And we were delighted with the quality of our fellow tourers – always great company! Our thanks go to Ron, Shirley and team for making it happen.

We’ll be back!

Wilf and Yeen's Adventures include:
Portugal and Spain

Will Flint & Yeen Danser
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

So I'm already planning my next Ayres tour!

The Ayres Adventures tour to Norway last June was the trip of a lifetime! The tour was well organized and very professional. The tour guides did an awesome job from start to finish. The actual route and our accommodations were stellar. It was too bad that it all ended...I'm sure I could have gone a few more months!
So I'm already planning my next Ayres tour!

Chris's Adventures include:
Legendary Norway
Machu Picchu Excursion

Chris White
Gold River, British Columbia

If you want to go to Machu Picchu or Ushuaia, Ayres is your man.

If you 're considering a motorcycle trip to Brazil or anywhere else in South America, I'd certainly recommend Ayres Adventures to be your tour company. Ron is an experienced motorcyclist with a gift for taking care of the details. He genuinely wants you to have a good experience.

If you want to go to Machu Picchu or Ushuaia, Ayres is your man.

David's Adventures include:
Best of Brazil
African Southern Cross
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

David Hough
Port Angeles, Washington

Overall, it was a wonderful experience!

Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

I expect to tour with Ayres again, and would highly recommend Ayres Adventures to anyone interested in motorcycle touring.

Burt's Adventures include:
South American Splendors
Call of the Wild
Machu Picchu Excursion

Burt Lowe
Richmond, Virginia

My husband loves motorcycle touring and now I must admit I have grown to love it too!

The camaraderie of our tour group, good natured people, well cared for roads, twistie turns and gorgeous scenery enhanced by beautiful silver ferns, crystal blue lakes, and of course lots of sheep!

These all describe the memories I will cherish when I think about New Zealand. My husband loves motorcycle touring and now I must admit I have grown to love it too! ...Susan"

Bob and Sue's Adventures include:
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Call of the Wild
Escape to Antarctica (and Ushuaia)
Machu Picchu Excursion
Norwegian Midnight Sun

Bob and Sue Johnston
Lake Villa, Illinois

Now I'm dreaming of an Ayres Adventure in South America

The planning and organization that went into the African Southern Cross made this trip very special for me. I recommend this excursion to anyone who would like a very special holiday on a motorcycle. Now I'm dreaming of an Ayres Adventure in South America!.

Andre's Adventures include:
Escape to Ushuaia
Southern Cross
Viking Run

Andre Gareau
Ottawa, Canada

All of the tours that I have taken with Ayres Adventures have been excellent from start to finish

All of the tours that I have taken with Ayres Adventures have been excellent from start to finish. The itineraries, accommodations, and activities during the tours have provided many incredible experiences. Ron and his tour leaders have a way of finding the very best in each geographic area in which they travel.

John's Adventures include:
Escape to Ushuaia
Southern Cross
Call of the Wild
Namibian Splendors
Machu Picchu Excursion
Into Africa (Cape Town to Nairobi)

John Cheney
White Salmon, Washington

YOUR CREW IS SIMPLY THE BEST!

I made my daughter change the date of her wedding because I didn't want to miss this trip of a lifetime. The trip was well worth it!

Jill and I loved it. It had everything an "Iron Butt" rider could want. Straightaways, twisties, pavement, gravel, wind, hot, cold, and some of the most spectacular scenery we've ever seen - and not a bit of whining from any of the riders.

We're looking forward to our next adventure with you, so long as I can work it into my schedule. Thanks again for a life time experience that will be told over and over.

YOUR CREW IS SIMPLY THE BEST!

Sean and Jill's Adventures include:
IBA Africa Tour
IBA Ushuaia Tour

Sean Gallagher and Jill Minozzi
Richmond, Virginia

We’re already signed up for the Alps and Morocco

I’ve ridden eight Ayres Adventures tours, three of them IBA (Iron Butt Association) specific rides and haven’t been disappointed. All have been first class, unique, and full of very pleasant surprises. Ron and his staff have always been courteous, helpful, and patient. In fact, he has found some special tour leaders and guides. By the end of the tour, they become friends that we look forward to seeing again.

Each tour had it’s own highlights. The IBA tours fit our style of riding since we are interested in seeing as much as we can and not spending a lot of time at the destination hotels. If you ride one, be prepared to cover some distance in all kinds of road and weather conditions.

Ushuaia had been one of those must see places for us and the South America IBA ride was the perfect way to do it, we ended up with more than we expected. The scenery was spectacular, the food was excellent, and this group of riders made it a ride to remember.

We enjoyed this one so much, we’re already signed up for the Alps IBA ride this September and the Portugal, Spain, and Morocco tour next year.

Tom and Mona's Adventures include:
IBA Ushuaia Tour
IBA Africa Tour
IBA Extreme Alps Tour
Machu Picchu Excursion (Empire of the Incas)
Spain and Morocco
New Zealand Top Down Adventure
Namibian Splendors (Africa)
Russia - Beyond the Golden Ring
Munich to Istanbul
Japan Cherry Blossoms and Mt. Fuji
The Epic Journey - Moscow to Hong Kong

Tom and Mona Loftus
Vista, California

We have now set foot on all 7 continents, thanks in part to Ayres Adventures

Escape to Antarctica was one of the most wondeful adventures we have undertaken. If you like biking and wild life then this is the one for you. We have now set foot on all seven continents thanks in part to Ayres Adventures and the crew. The support team were professional to the last.

Thanks Ron & Barb.

Keith and Anne's Adventures include:
Escape to Antarctica (and Ushuaia)
Southern Cross (Africa)
Machu Picchu Excursion

Keith and Anne Leaver
County Offaly, Ireland

The professionalism of your organization is outstanding!

What a time we had in Africa, and the professionalism of your operation is outstanding. The routes, people, sights, hotels, food and animals all exceeded our expectations.

When you come back from any holiday there are usually a few things that stand out as being special. However regarding our tour it all blended into what can only be described as "Boys Own Stuff". It was truly the adventure we all dream about growing up as children. However to experience it later on in your life, is a dream come true.

We really want to participate in the South American Adventure next October!

Bill and Carolina's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild
Namibian Splendors

Bill Nixon and Carolina Campo
Bogota, Columbia

You win the oscar!

You win the Oscar for the category of "The Company that Works the Hardest to Please a Client!"

George and Sherri's Adventures include:
Southern Cross
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

George and Sherri DeMier
Tulsa, Oklahoma

The sixteen tours we were on with Ayres Adventures are the best we have ever been on!

“We have taken more than 20 motorcycle tours; sixteen of the last seventeen were with Ayres Adventures.

The sixteen tours that we have taken with Ayres Adventures were the best trips we have ever been on.”

Denny and Alice's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild
Best of Brazil
Southern Cross
Diamonds, Desert and Dunes (Africa)
South American Five Flags
South American Four Flags
Mediterranean Odyssey
Escape to Ushuaia
Swiss Alps and Italian Dolomites
Swiss, French and Italian Alps
Adventure Center Holiday (USA)
Escape to Colorado (USA)
Rocky Mountain Holiday (USA)
National Parks Tour (USA)
Prudhoe Bay Excursion
Best of Alaska and Canada
Portugal, Spain and Morocco

Denny and Alice Sanford
Anchorage, Alaska

Once again, we came away thrilled...

"The Antarctica trip was our fifth tour (or 6th if you count Hyder) with Ayres Adventures and once again we came away thrilled with the experience.

The Antarctica portion was a life changing event, much the same as our three trips in Africa with Ayres forever changed our view of the world. Having now toured on all 7 continents, we can say that while the trip to Antarctica is costly and can be difficult at times, it is worth every cent if you enjoy adventure travel to new places. It will change your perspective of our planet and all it entails in a way that is impossible to explain unless you have made the voyage!

Mike and Cara's Adventures include:
Escape to Antarctica (and Ushuaia)
Call of the Wild (Africa)
Southern Cross (Africa)
Namibian Splendors (Africa)
Into Africa
New Zealand Top Down Tour
Greece and Italy - Golden Odyssey
Machu Picchu Excursion
Portugal and Spain Adventure
Portugal, Spain and Morocco Adventure

Mike and Cara Hardinger
Southern Pines, North Carolina

Consider your company whole-heartedly endorsed!

"When the memories of a trip stay with me every night while trying to sleep, I know that I have experienced something very memorable. I had such a good time that I signed up for your next 'Rendezvous in Rio' Adventure".

Consider your company whole-heartedly endorsed!

John's Adventures include:
Taste of Chile (and Dash of Argentina)
South American Splendors
Rendezvous in Rio
New Zealand Grand Tour
Escape to Antarctica (and Ushuaia)
Africa Off-Road
Southern Cross (Africa)
Portugal, Spain and Morocco

John Dinges
Lebanon, Oregon

Trip of a Lifetime

When we signed up for our Alaskan Splendors adventure, David and I thought we would have a good time, see some wonderful things, and meet interesting people. We never expected that a short trip to Alaska would prove to be the trip of a lifetime, led by guides who not only set the bar, but exceeded it, for professionalism, technical expertise, patience and pure fun!

John Jesson had us all laughing together from the first day, and working together as a team by the second. Traveling with him was a pleasure from start to finish, and you may be sure that we’ll look for him on future Ayres Adventures.

David and Ruth's Adventures include:
Alaskan Splendors
New Zealand Top Down Tour
Call of the Wild (Africa)

David and Ruth Lind
Stockton Springs, Maine

How does Ayres Adventures keep coming up with these ideas?!

Recipe for an awesome motorcycle adventure: start with a destination that's on every motorcyclist's bucket list (Ushuaia, "The End of The World"), toss in a trip to Antarctica on a world-class cruise ship, and then finish it off with drop-dead gorgeous scenery in the southern Andes.

How does Ayres Adventures keep coming up with these ideas?!

I've been looking forward to this trip for 2 years, and yet, despite having been on other Ayres Adventures and knowing what an outstanding outfit they have, Ron, Barb, Mauricio, John, and Nuno again managed to exceed my expectations. So, for that matter, did Antarctica.

Well done, Ron and Ayres Adventures!

Don's Adventures include:
Escape to Antarctica (and Ushuaia)
Call of the Wild (Africa)
Brazil - Rendezvous in Rio
Heart of Africa

Don created a blog post about his Heart of Africa Adventure. Click here to read Don’s blog.

Don Toothman
Cornelius, North Carolina

Bikers Delight

Biker's delight. These are the words that come to my mind when I think of my Ayres Adventures tours. Great rides, sensational places, good food and great fun. A big "Thank you!" to the whole Ayres team for creating such an experience, you're doing an awesome job. I am looking forward to riding with you again.

Michael's Adventures include:
Machu Picchu Excursion
Southern Cross
Namibian Splendors
Spain and Morocco
Norwegian Midnight Sun
New Zealand Top Down Adventure

Michael B
Cologne, Germany

The photos can't express exactly what I carry in my memory

The "Best of Alaska and Canada Adventure" was one of the most beautiful tours that we have ever done. The photos can't express exactly what I carry in my memory.

Thank you very much for everything. See you on the Africa tour, or perhaps on another USA tour.

Edison and Denise's Adventures include:
Escape to Ushuaia
BMW Motorrad Days (The Alps)
Best of Alaska and Canada
Call of the Wild Adventure (Africa)

Edison Dias Filho and Denise Bethonico Dias
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I'm looking forward to Portugal and Spain next Spring

Thanks to everyone involved at Ayres Adventures. Shirley was great and both Malcolm and John did a great job. I'm looking forward to Portugal and Spain next Spring.

Mike's Adventures include:
Call of the Wild (Africa)
Spain and Morocco
Machu Picchu Excursion

Mike Egan
Wellington, Florida

Namibia was unlike anything we have ever experienced

The Namibian Splendors trip was fabulous. Jan and I both had a wonderful time. We can't say enough about our guides, the hotels, the food, the route, the off-bike/excursion days, or the quality of the overall experience. The hotels and food were exceptional, and were a real treat all by themselves. Namibia was unlike anything we have ever experienced - hauntingly beautiful, beyond anything we had imagined.

The best testament we can make is that we were only home 3 days before we signed up for another Ayres trip!

Alan and Jan's Adventures include:
Southern Cross
Namibian Splendors
Machu Picchu Excursion
Portugal, Spain and Morocco

Alan Stephenson and Jan Saunders
Sedona, Arizona

What an Experience!

I am now back in the land of reality, but what an experience I have had. I think the preparation and planning of the tour was of such a high standard, the people great company and that resulted in the whole trip being so enjoyable.

The other really great thing was the feeling that I could ride forever, unfortunately appointments mean that you have to turn back.

John many thanks for your excellent leadership and professionalism throughout.

Pete's Adventures include:
Namibian Splendors

Pete Wall
Tamworth, United Kingdom

This trip had a little of everything and it makes me want to go back to Africa

My son and I rode the Ayres Adventures Machu Picchu trip over a year ago and we had so much fun I decided to go on my own trip to South Africa, at Ron Ayres suggestion.  I'm a fair weather, slower rider, the type that likes to look at scenery, stop often, and avoid highways, so after Machu Picchu which really challenged me, I asked Ron for something more suitable to my style, and the Southern Cross trip fit my needs perfectly.

It had everything: beautiful scenery that included seascapes and inland hills and valleys, cultural offerings by the Zulus in S. Africa and the Bsuto in Swaziland, game reserves and Kruger National Park where the big animals walked in their natural habitat, and most touching to me, visiting an orphanage and school where we met some children and which offered us the opportunity to give back a little by connecting them with possible resources in the USA.

The accommodations and the food were always the best, especially Otter's Den, where we were treated like family by the hosts and where I felt like I might hear Tarzan yelling as he swung from branch to branch.

John Jesson and Chris Carey offered wonderful support as group leaders, and they made my experience work, especially since I ride slower than most and I was traveling alone. It's not easy to satisfy everyone with different needs, but they did. The planned visits included a snake reserve, elephant farm, balloon ride, and could have included the highest bungee jump in the world. This trip had a little of everything and it makes me want to go back to Africa.

Deborah's Adventures include:
Southern Cross
Machu Picchu Excursion

Deborah Pigeon
W. Tilsbury, Massachussets

We can't wait for the next one!

It’s been less than two weeks since we completed the African trilogy and I’ve wondered how I’d ever find the words to describe our feelings about this extraordinary adventure. When the October 2008 Waypoints Bulletin arrived, it gave me the perfect start. As one who had to “overcome initial apprehension about travel to the ‘Dark Continent’,” I can honestly say that none of my fears materialized. Nick and I fell in love with Africa. From day one and throughout nearly seven weeks of travel, Africa grabbed us with the warmth of the people, the cultural diversity, the mind-blowing wildlife, and the spectacular scenery. Ayres Adventures delivered in its usual superb fashion on each and every day of the three distinctly unique tours.

The “Southern Cross” could be described as “Africa 101”, offering a taste of everything—from the busy, upscale Capetown waterfront to the luxury of L’Agulhas Country Lodge, from the cultural experiences in Eshowe and Shakaland to the overall African immersion at Otter’s Den. Leaving Johannesburg at the start of the second tour, we mistakenly thought ourselves steeped in a sense of place. Then came Shibula Lodge and we realized that a very different African adventure was just beginning. The “Call of the Wild” is truly all about the wildlife—watching the elephants crossing the river in Chobe can only be termed a life-altering event. As for Namibia, we’ll never forget the sands—towering over us on the dunes and shifting under our tires as we crossed the Kalahari! But the challenge was thrilling and the landscapes incomparable.

We’ll always be grateful to the Ayres “family” with whom we shared this amazing experience. So while "doing 'Africa Ayres Adventures Style'" may be addictive, I think it’s more accurate to say that we’ve simply become addicted to Ayres Adventures. We can’t wait for the next one!

Nick and Susan's Adventures include:
New Zealand Grand Tour
Southern Cross - TWICE!
Call of the Wild - TWICE!
Namibian Splendors
Escape to Ushuaia
South American Splendors
Best of the Mediterranean

Susan wrote an article about her African trips which was published in BMW Owners News. Click here to read her article.

Nick and Susan Vallario
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

Our trip was beautifully planned.

Our first Ayres Adventure was everything we'd hoped and more. John is extraordinary at what he does. We really appreciated his sincere caring, competency and sense of fun. When asked where we were headed that day by a waitress at a coffee stop, a fellow rider said, "I'm not sure. It's like going on vacation with Dad. We just follow him and everything's taken care of, everything's wonderful."

Our trip was beautifully planned. Greg and I enjoyed the variety of accommodations, from a luxury waterfront hotel, to a country lodge, to a 100 yr. old farmstead, to a tented tree house, and especially the opportunity to visit the Zulu school and AIDS orphanage. We felt that we learned a lot about the country, rather than just passing through it. We're looking forward to future Ayres Adventures. South Africa definitely captured our hearts.

Roseann

Greg and Roseann's Adventures include:
Southern Cross

Greg Hague and Roseann Dunteman
Phoenix, Arizona

First Class Adventures

Recently my wife Chris and I took an Ayres Adventure trip through South Africa (from Cape Town to Johannesburg). We have nothing but good things to say about the Ayres people, having done several "adventures" with them, in various parts of the world. They are first class, and go the extra mile to take good care of their customers. The Africa trip was exceptional in every respect. Ayres has a knack for picking exotic places to visit and stay. Kruger is breathtaking and Swaziland is really cool. We totally recommend anyone that wants to do an overseas adventure to strongly consider this opportunity.

Rob and Chris's Adventures include:
Machu Picchu Excursion (Twice for Chris!)
Best of Alaska and Canada
Southern Cross
Viking Run
Spain and Morocco
Dutch Treat (now named Normandy and the North Sea)

Rob and Chris Hiday
Jacksonville, FL

Exceptional Road Support and Tour Leadership

While searching on-line for motorcycle travel I came across the Ayres Adventures website. The site was far and away better than any other so I called Ron, took a chance, signed up for the South America 5 Flags Tour and never looked back. The trip was well run and well planned, offered reliable road support, experienced tour leaders and attracted fun, adventurous people.

The next trip I took was an Ayres Adventure to Africa and this past summer I rode with Ayres in Alaska and Yukon Territory. By now I knew I could count on Ayres for exceptional road support and tour leadership and I was not disappointed. The Alaska challenge for me was riding the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay and our leaders, John and Ed, aside from the expected road support, offered moral support and encouragement. I couldn't have done that ride without them.

My challenge now will be deciding which Ayres Adventure to sign up for next.

Marilyn's Adventures include:
Prudhoe Bay Excursion
Alaska/Yukon Adventure
Southern Cross
Call of the Wild
South America 5 Flags
The Epic Journey - Moscow to Hong Kong
Antarctica Adventure

Marilyn Makepiece
Santa Barbara, California