Ride the best of Great Britain. Ride England, Scotland, Isle of Man, and Wales. Visit Stonehenge. Spend 4 days on the Isle of Man during the practice week of the famed TT Races.
Highlights for this motorcyle tour
- Stonehenge
- Isle of Man: Practice Week of the TT Races
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Snowdonia National Park
- Ride The Mountain Course on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man, Wales, and England Motorcycle Tour Itinerary
*Meals Included in package: all Breakfasts, Welcome and Farewell dinners
Friday, May 27th:
Arrival in Bournemouth, England
Welcome to England! Jet lag recovery in the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth. All accommodations are included in the tour price. Welcome dinner. Stay in Bournemouth
Saturday, May 28th:
Bournemouth to Marlborough - 100 miles
We’ll pick up our bikes and ride north. Wonder at the purpose and difficulty of placing stones that weigh several tons hundreds of miles from where they were found at Stonehenge. Stop for the evening in the historic market town, Marlborough. If time permits, ride out to the mysterious Avery Stones. Stay in Marlborough.
Sunday, May 29th:
Ride from Marlborough to Bala - 180 miles
Enjoy the twists and turns as we get further into the countryside on our way through Wales. Go back in time in the wonderful welsh countryside. Stay in Bala.
Monday, May 30th:
Bala to Isle of Man - 110 miles
Ride to Liverpool and take a ferry to the city of Douglas, on the Isle of Man. We’ll load our bikes and enjoy the company of riders from all over the world on their way to the world's most famous motorcycle race, the TT. You’ll feel right at home surrounded by folks in sliders and leathers. It’s off to our accomodations after we dock. Stay on the Isle of Man.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: May 31st, June 1st, June 2nd, & June 3rd.
Free days on the Isle of Man! - as many miles as you like...
Ride the world famous Mountain Course and explore the island all day, every day.
We’ll watch the races from several different locations to get the best the Tourist Trophy has to offer from tight corners through town to the top of the Mountain Road where racers “slingshot” pass at speeds topping 200 m.p.h. !! Stay on the Isle of Man.
Saturday, June 4th:
Isle of Man to Liverpool via ferry. Liverpool to Dolgellau, Wales - 80 miles
Early birds will get one more ride on the Mountain Road (our favorite time to ride it) before catching the ferry to Liverpool. We’ll quickly leave the city behind and head into Snowdonia National Park in the heart of Wales. Stay in Dolgellau.
Sunday, June 5th:
Free day riding in Snowdonia - as many miles as you like!
Mountains, lakes, twists and turns all to yourself. Ride Wales and discover it may be the best riding day of your life! Stay in Dolgellau.
Monday, June 6th:
Ride from Dolgellau to Brecon - 80 to 200 miles
We’ll leave Snowdonia National Park and head to Brecon Beacons National Park, but you’ll never notice when the great riding in the first park ends and the fantastic riding in the second park begins! Stay in Brecon area.
Sunday, June 5th
Brecon to Bournemouth -190 miles
We’ll enjoy one more day of great riding as we come full circle back to Bournemouth. Motorcycle return and farewell dinner.
Monday, June 6th:
Bournemouth to Your Home (unknown miles)
Breakfast in Bournemouth, goodbyes, and memories to last a lifetime!
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To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot for our Great Britain and Isle of Man Tour, please register and send in $1,000 deposit.
Travel:
Arrive and depart from Anchorage International Airport (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!
Money:
Money can be exchanged once you arrive in the U.K. Major credit cards are accepted some, but not all places. Plan to use cash.
ATM machines are readily available throughout the tour. You will be spending British Pound Sterling, Scottish Pounds, and Isle of Man Pounds, all of which can be spent throughout the tour. Visa or Mastercard ATM cards are accepted.
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.
Riding in the United Kingdom:
- Left Side of the Road Riding!
- Be very aware of Speed Cameras along the way, especially in England!
- Round-abouts are everywhere: Just remember the look right, and merge diligently.
- Though spectacular scenery is everywhere, places to take pictures are not! Be careful when and where you take a picture, as the roads are too narrow to accommodate the casual stop and photograph.
Reading:
Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain
Arrival:
Send us your travel information so we know when and where to meet you. Please be prepared to show your current motorcycle drivers license.
Tour Size:
8 Riders Maximum!
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.
