General Information

Immersive (one week and longer) guided trips that are outside of one's normal riding and living patterns are always transformational. You will be changed by each new experience, and by mile-after-mile of incredible new roads and riding environments, and by getting to know or encountering all kinds of interesting new people...

- Mr. Subjective, 12/06

Tour Size
Staff Size and Experience
Riding Experience
Gear
Bike Choice
Two-Up Riding
Travel Agent
Loss Damage Waiver
Payment
Cancellation/Refund Policy

Tour Size

Each tour size ranges from 6 to 10 riders.

Staff Size and Experience

We offer a high staff-to-guest ratio, which allows us to make our tours as safe and enjoyable as possible in all areas of the world. Since we will be traveling on little-known back roads with help being hours away, all of our staff is certified in back-country first aid and trained in motorcycle maintenance. The guides will also be carrying satellite phones. A support van with plenty of room for storage will follow each tour. A trailer with a spare bike will be provided for certain tours (this service will be noted on the "Tour Information" page when available).

Riding Experience

It is highly recommended to be familiar with - or get familiar with - the motorcycle you choose for the tour. Dirt riding experience is a must for those participating in the Alaska, Patagonia, and Inuvik/Canada tours (please see our Warning page). If you do not have off-road, motocross racing, or dualsport racing experience, we highly recommend signing up for an off-road school. If you do not have access to an off-road school, find dirt roads and trails in your area to practice on until you are comfortable – then practice some more! Our main requirement is that each rider fully understands the importance of riding responsibly and within his/her abilities once on the road with us.

Gear

The weather on these tours can vary greatly (hot, cold, wet, dry...) - especially in Alaska, southern Patagonia, and Inuvik - so riders need to be prepared for anything. Riding gear that is not only protective but weather-resistant or weather-proof and that can accommodate both hot and cold temperatures is a must. Waterproof boots, gloves, socks, bugspray, hiking shoes, full-faced helmet, a good camera, etc., are all recommended for our tours. Please see our Recommended Gear pages for more details.

Bike Choice

We try to accommodate each rider's bike choices whenever possible. About 30 days before the start of a tour, the bikes will be solidified for each rider (depending upon each tour). You may or may not get your first choice.

Larger bikes are not recommended for the Alaska or Inuvik/Canada tours. If you would like to request a larger bike for either of these tours, you will need prior approval from our lead guide, Phil.

Two-Up Riding

Couples are encouraged to join our tours (unless otherwise noted in the specific tour's information). The passenger is discounted for any of the tours we offer. If riding conditions do not allow two-up riding, the support van is always there to transport the non-rider along the tour routes when needed.

Travel Agent

If you do not have a travel agent and would like help arranging your flights to and from a tour location, we have a recommended contact of Sally at Alaska Travel Source. Her contact information is:

Ph# 907-562-2213
Ph# 800-200-1990
Email: info@alaskatravelsource.com

Sally has the full schedule of our tours and will be able to help ensure that you arrive and depart on the appropriate dates.

Loss Damage Waiver

The bikes on most of these tours have liability insurance only - if you break it, you buy it. The Loss Damage Waiver can reduce your exposure to such damage and/or loss. If you have any questions concerning this form, please contact us.

Payment

A $1,000 deposit is required on all of our tours. This deposit is non-refundable, but is transferable to another party or to a different tour date (subject to availability). The balance is usually due 60-90 days before the start of each tour (depending upon the tour). This information will be noted on each tour's “Pricing” page.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received more than 60 days prior to departure for a full refund. Cancellations received less than 60 days from departure will receive a 50% refund. If your reservation is filled by another rider, a full refund less the deposit will be issued. After 60 days, deposits are NOT refundable, but ARE transferable to a different party or to a later date (subject to availability). We strongly suggest that riders purchase traveler's insurance prior to registering for a tour to help off-set any costs involved in the event of a cancellation.