North to Alaska Motorcycle Tour

Highlights for this motorcyle tour

• Columbia River Gorge
• Glenn Highway
• British Columbia
• Yukon Territory
• The World Famous Alaska Highway
• Kluane National Park
• Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
• Gold Rush History
• Incredible Scenery and Wildlife!

North to Alaska Motorcycle Tour Itinerary

Sunday, 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.

Monday, 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.

Tuesday, 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.

Wedensday, 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.

Thursday, 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.

Friday, 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.

Saturday, 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.

Sunday, 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.

Monday, 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.

Tuesday, 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.

Wednesday, 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.

Thursday, 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. 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.

Friday, May 27th:

Fly home or continue on.

Information

SmugMug Gallery

To Book This Tour:

To secure a spot for our North to Alaska Tour,  please register and send in $1,000 deposit.

Travel:

Arrive at the Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 MotoQuest Tour!

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.

Money:

US Dollar 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 and Canada accept Visa and MasterCard but it would be wise to have some cash on hand in case there are problems at remote lodges. Most Places in Canada will also accept US Currency.

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.

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.

Reading:

Lonely Planet Alaska

Lonely Planet Canada

Tour Size:

6 - 10 riders. We have a large staff-to-guest ratio. This way your adventure is personalized and safety is maximized.

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.