This is a ride of a lifetime that takes you from the continental United States, to the shores of the Arctic Ocean!
Highlights for this motorcyle tour
- Columbia River Gorge
- Glenn Highway
- Alaska Highway
- Whitehorse
- Liard Hot Springs
- British Columbia
- Yukon Territory
- Skagway, Alaska
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
- Kluane National Park
- Denali National Park
- Kenai Peninsula
- Dalton Highway
- Brooks Range
- Arctic Circle
- Prudhoe Bay
- Arctic Ocean
Prudhoe Bay Odyssey Motorcycle Adventure Tour Itinerary
Saturday, May 15th:
Arrival in Portland, OR
Please arrive at Portland International Airport (PDX) by mid-afternoon. Hotel check-in. Join us for a welcome dinner and orientation. Stay in Portland.
Sunday, May 16th:
Portland, OR to Yakima, WA - 187 miles
We begin the tour in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Marvel in the difference in topography as we leave the lush green Willamette Valley and end the day in the high desert of Central Washington. Stay in Yakima.
Monday, May 17th:
Yakima, WA to Okanogan Valley, BC - 260 miles
Make a run for the border through the Ponderosa Pine forests and high desert of North Central Washington. End the day in the beautiful Okanogan Valley. Stay in Okanogan Valley.
Tuesday, May 18th:
Okanogan Valley, BC to Quesnel, BC - 400 miles
Ride the twisting mountain roads and rolling farmland of Southern BC as we continue North on the “Gold Rush Trail” Toward the Cariboo Gold Fields. Stay in Quesnel.
Wednesday, May 19th:
Free day in Quesnel
Ride, rest, explore, it’s your day! Ride to Barkersville or one of the many side roads in the area. Explore museums rich in gold-rush history. Rest in the comfort of your hotel room or go for a walk around town. Stay in Quesnel.
Thursday, May 20th:
Quesnel, BC to Dawson Creek, BC - 325 miles
We turn onto the John Hart Highway in Prince George and climb over the Rocky Mountains on our way to the beginning of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek. Stay in Dawson Creek.
Friday, May 21st:
Dawson Creek, BC to Ft. Nelson, BC - 283 miles
Enjoy the wide-open spaces of this isolated part of Canada. Look for Sasquatch! Stay in Ft. Nelson.
Saturday, May 22nd:
Ft. Nelson, BC to Liard Hot Springs, BC - 194 miles
Reach the highest point on the Alaska Highway at 4,250ft. This section of road is one of the few stretches that follow the original route blazed in 1942. So in addition to sweeping views, pristine lakes and rivers, and lots of wildlife, there are also some great twisties. Relax in the all-natural hot springs this evening. Stay at Liard Hot Springs.
Sunday, May 23rd:
Liard Hot Springs, BC to Whitehorse, YT - 410 miles
There’s gold in them there hills! And that’s why Whitehorse is here! We cross into the Yukon Territory, Larger than life! Welcome to the headwaters of the Yukon River. Stay in Whitehorse.
DMonday, May 24th:
Free day in Whitehorse, YT
It’s your vacation; enjoy the day, as you will. Rich in history, diverse in culture, and built on adventure, Whitehorse has much to offer! You may want to participate in an extraordinary day ride to Skagway, Alaska, and back. (220 miles roundtrip) Stay in Whitehorse.
Tuesday, May 25th:
Whiehorse, YT to Tok, AK - 430 miles
Ride beside the snow capped Kluane Range and cruise around Kluane Lake on your way to the Alaska border. Stay in Tok.
Wednesday, May 26th:
Tok, AK to Anchorage, AK - 328 miles
Ride past Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the U.S. Travel a designated National Scenic Highway, the Glenn Highway, to our final destination Anchorage, AK. Premium farewell dinner this evening. Stay in Anchorage.
Thursday, May 27th:
Free day in Anchorage. Relax, do laundry, or take one of our many suggested day rides. You can also do many activities off the bikes, like a flight-see from Lake Hood (the busiest sea plane port in the world) or walk one of the many trails around Anchorage.
Friday, May 28th:
Free day in Anchorage
Welcome Dinner for Kenai Tour at one of the finest restaurants in Alaska. Stay in Anchorage.
Saturday, May 29th:
Anchorage to Seward - 130 miles
Leave Anchorage and start your trip on one of the top 10 scenic highways in North America, the Seward Highway. Along the way there are optional side roads to Portage Glacier, Exit Glacier and the historic mining town of Hope. Spend the Night in Seward.
Sunday, May 30th:
Seward to Homer 173 miles
We re-trace our path for 37 miles to the Sterling Highway where we turn south towards Soldotna and ride along beautiful turquoise and blue waters of the Kenai River. As we continue along the Cook Inlet notice the not so dormant volcanoes across the inlet. Spend the night on the Homer Spit.
Monday, May 31st:
Homer to Anchorage - 235 miles
This will be our longest day of riding as we head back to Anchorage. Stop in Anchor Point the most western point in the continuous road system of North America. Enjoy the Mountain views, sparkling lakes and isolation before arriving back in Anchorage where you will stay the night. Premier Farewell Dinner this evening.
Monday, June 1st:
Free day in Anchorage.
Relax, do laundry, or take one of our many suggested day rides. You can also do many activities off the bikes, like a flight-see from Lake Hood (the busiest sea plane port in the world) or walk one of the many trails around Anchorage
Monday, June 2nd:
Free day in Anchorage.
Thursday, June 3rd
Free day in Anchorage
Welcome Dinner for Prudhoe Bay Motorcycle Adventure at one of the finest restaurants in Alaska. Stay in Anchorage.
Friday, June 4th
Anchorage to Fairbanks - 362 miles paved
Ride through the Alaska Range, and cross the famous Alaska Range. This will be our longest day of riding. You will have a chance of seeing North America's tallest peak: Mt. McKinley. Stay in Fairbanks.
Saturday, June 5th
Ride the famous Dalton Highway a.k.a. “Haul Road”. Head north to cross the giant Yukon River and ride on to the Arctic Circle. Keep your eyes open for wildlife! Stay in Coldfoot.
Sunday, June 6th
Coldfoot to Deadhorse - 239 miles (200 miles dirt)
Still going north, we will cross the Brooks Range. Be sure to watch for dall sheep on the cliffs of the mountains. Once north of the Brooks Range we are on the North Slope and we enter the realm of the Arctic tundra eco-system full of unique vegetation and animals like caribou and musk ox. You may even see the occasional Grizzly Bear out on the tundra! Stay in Deadhorse.
*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. We may take the tour the morning of the 7th. Get your feet wet!
Monday, June 7th
(200 miles dirt)
On the road again, we will be riding from the most northerly point on the road system in North America. Another chance to see Dall sheep on the cliffs. Remember to keep an eye out for Grizzlies too. Stay in Coldfoot.
Tuesday, June 8th
Coldfoot to Chatanika - 269 miles
Ride back down the Dalton Highway with a new perspective. Heading south we will cross the giant Yukon River again. Experience the joy of riding on pavement again! Check out an old gold dredge and stay the night in Chatanika.
Day 24: Wednesday, June 9th
Chatanika to Paxson Area - 195 miles paved
Ride through the Alaska Range at stunning Isabel Pass. Enjoy spectacular scenery while riding the paved Richardson Highway. Stay in Paxson Area at one of our favorite remote Alaskan lodges.
Thursday, June 10th
Paxson area to Cantwell- Denali Highway - (125 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. Once in Cantwell riders can visit Denali National Park before savoring a Gourmet 4-star dinner.
Day 26: Friday, June 11th
Cantwell to Anchorage - 225 miles
One last chance to see Mt. McKinley from the Parks Highway. Optional side trips are available on the ride back to Anchorage if the weather and time allow. 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 this night.
Day 27: Saturday, June 17th
Fly home, or continue traveling!
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To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot for our Prudhoe Bay Odyssey Adventure 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:
US and Canadian 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.
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.
Border Crossings:
You will need a passport and valid motorcycle license to cross the Canadian and US Customs.
DUI’s or prior felonies make it difficult if not impossible to get into Canada.
Canadian residents are subject to a GST based on the value of the motorcycle they are renting, since the motorcycle is from the US.
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.
Reading:
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.
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