See wildlife, ride unmapped mining roads, and meet colorful "sourdough" locals. We will be staying in hotels, historic roadhouses and rugged work camps (that's all they have in Deadhorse!). Get your gear ready, we are headed north!
Highlights for this motorcyle tour
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Mt McKinley
- Talkeetna
- Stream Crossings
- Epic on-the-pegs back-country riding
- Arctic Circle
- Brooks Range
- Prudhoe Bay
- Central, Alaska
- Manley Hot Springs, Alaska
- Denali Highway
Northern Expedition Motorcycle Adventure Tour Itinerary
Monday, July 19th:
Anchorage
Please arrive in Anchorage by mid-afternoon. Hotel check-in. Welcome Dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Alaska. Stay in Anchorage.
Tuesday, July 20th:
Anchorage to Trapper Creek- 155 miles paved (20 miles dirt option)
Visit the small town of Talkeetna or ride the mining roads of the Petersville Road. Stay in Trapper Creek area. Dinner in Trapper Creek.
* Dinner this night will be prepared by MotoQuest Tours staff and is included in the tour price.
Wednesday, July 21st:
Trapper Creek to Fairbanks - 251 miles paved
Ride through the Alaska Range, and have a chance of seeing North America's tallest peak: Mt. McKinley. Stay in Fairbanks.
Thursday, July 22nd:
Fairbanks to Central - 128 miles (100 miles dirt)
We ride the Steese Highway to Central. Along the way, we will be exploring some historic mining roads, which branch off this dirt highway.
Day 5: Friday, July 23rd:
Free Day in Central (Up to 150 miles of dirt riding)
This day is up to you: Rest, read, relax, or explore around the area. You can ride to the native town of Circle City, located on the Yukon River (35 miles). You can also join our guides and explore some of the mining roads in the area. You may also check out a working gold mine! Stay in Central.
Saturday, July 24th:
Central to Yukon River- 280 miles (170 miles dirt)
We will retrace our ride on the Steese Highway and head north to the Yukon River. This will be our longest day of riding and will take us to the banks of the famous Yukon River! Stay on banks of the Yukon River.
Sunday, July 25th:
Yukon River to Coldfoot- 133 miles (45 miles dirt)
We cross the Arctic Circle on this day. Though not a long day of touring, there is the town of Wiseman to explore in the Coldfoot area or perhaps fishing for grayling along the way.
Monday, July 26th:
Coldfoot to Deadhorse- 239 miles (200 miles dirt)
One of our longest days of touring, we will be riding the most northerly road in North America! We will cross the remote Brooks Range at Atigun Pass. Scenery is world-class, and the chance of seeing wildlife (from Grizzlies, Dall sheep, Caribou, to Moose) is high. Stay in Deadhorse.
*Farewell Dinner for those who are flying out the following day.
*Deadhorse is the small industrial town which supports the oil exploration at Prudhoe Bay. It is located a few miles from Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Ocean. To gain access to the ocean, one is required to take an authorized tour. (Security in the area is high due to terrorist threat to the oil infrastructure in Prudhoe Bay.) The cost of the tour is $37 per person. Touch the Arctic Ocean!
Tuesday, July 27th
Transfer Day in Deadhorse
Riders done with the trip may take the morning tour of Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Ocean before flying back to Anchorage. (Alaska Airlines runs daily flights)
Riders arriving this day may take the Arctic Ocean Tour in the afternoon before joining us for a welcome dinner.
Wednesday, July 28th:
Deadhorse to Coldfoot- 239 miles (200 miles dirt)
We will be riding from the most northerly point on the road system in North America. We will cross the remote Brooks Range at Atigun Pass. Scenery is world-class, and the chance of seeing wildlife (from Grizzlies, Dall Sheep, Caribou, to Moose) is high. Stay in Coldfoot.
Thursday, July 29th:
Coldfoot to Manley Hot springs- 240 miles (100 miles dirt)
Cross the Arctic Circle and the Yukon River, on your way to the historic mining town of Manley Hot springs. Stay in Manley Hotsprings.
Friday, July 30th:
Free day in Manley Hotsprings.
This day is up to you: Rest, relax, soak in the hot springs or explore around the area on your motorcycle with the guides. We have a chance to check out some of the mining roads in the area, exploring some fantastic areas. Other activities include Pike fishing or visiting a dog sled kennel. Stay in Manley Hotsprings.
Saturday, July 31st:
Manley Hot springs to Chatanika- 182 miles, (80 miles dirt)
We will make the "run to Rampart" on the Yukon River, in search of Wyatt Earp's alleged Cabin! Stay in Chatanika. Explore an abandoned dredge, visit a native village. Stay in Chatanika.
Sunday, August 1st:
Chatanika to Paxson Area - 195 miles paved
Ride through the Alaska Range at Isabel Pass. Enjoy spectacular scenery while riding the paved Richardson Highway. You can even stop in and say "hi" to Santa in North Pole! Stay in Paxson Area.
Monday, August 2nd:
Paxson area to Denali Highway - 60 miles (59 miles dirt)
Today is our day to ride the dirt! The Denali Highway offers dramatic sweeping views of the Alaska Range, with its looming peaks and scenic glaciers. Ride epic mining roads off the Denali Highway. Stay on the Denali Highway.
Day 16: Tuesday, August 3rd:
Gracious House to Anchorage- 262 miles (50 miles dirt)
The Denali Highway: superb views of the Alaska Range from the south and chance to see Mt. McKinley from the Denali and Parks Highways. In Anchorage you're sure to enjoy the farewell party at our shop this evening. A catered dinner and hotel room within walking distance are also included for the night.
Day 17: Wednesday, August 4th:
Fly home, or keep the dream alive!
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*Warning:*
This is not a normal motorcycle ride. This is an adventure. This ride is not for wimps. This tour requires elements of endurance and stamina. Riders must be able to ride in adverse weather conditions and adverse road conditions. These roads are some of the roughest and most remote in the world. Riders must be physically fit, mentally strong, and able to cope with adversity. The accommodations on this trip range from luxurious to disapointing. Be ready for a true adventure!
To Book this Tour:
To secure a spot on our Northern Expedition Tour please register and pay $1,000 deposit.
Travel:
Full Tour; Arrive and depart from Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Stage 1; Arrive in Anchorage (ANC), Depart from Deadhorse (SCC)
Stage 2; Arrive in Deadhorse (SCC), Depart from Anchorage (ANC)
For any other travel options, please contact us at: 1-800-756-1990 for advice.
You may also reach our travel agent Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or(907) 562- 2213
Just tell her you are part of a MotoQuestTour!
Optional Kitty:
$300 Non-Drinker
$500 Drinkers
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty before and during the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites not indicated as included in the tour package such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, toll road fees, tips, water stops, etc. Guides and other staff also contribute to this kitty. This kitty account will be administered by the lead guide. During the tour, should the kitty "run dry" there will be another kitty collection. If there is a surplus in the kitty at the end of the tour, the kitty will be redestributed back to the tour participants. You may pay the kitty by Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Personal Check. The lead guide will collect this prior to your tour start date. We have found this system to facilitate group riding during our tours.
Money:
US Dollar
Please note that meals and fuel are not included in the tour price. We recommend that you budget about $100.00 per day for food and fuel (this is just an estimate of expenses and is not including adult beverages.) Many places in Alaska accept Visa and MasterCard but it would be wise to have some cash on hand in case there are problems at remote lodges.
Arrival Day:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Gear:
Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). We recommend Scorpion XDR Commander riding gear. Also bring: Stout water-proof boots, rain gear, a warm hat, rain-proof gloves (2 pair), hiking shoes, bug spray, lots of underwear, fleece layers, full-faced helmet, swim suit (if there are hot springs), and a good camera are the things you need on the trail.
Back to TopThis tour was all I wanted and more. I wanted to ride some two track, and go as remote as possible in Alaska. MotoQuest provided that and more. The support could not have been better, and I rode to places I would not have ventured otherwise.
Alex Thompson, Australia”
