Day 1
Las Vegas
Today, you arrive in Las Vegas and enjoy your evening in this magical city.
United States
Motorcycle
10
days
1800 KM
Guided
Ride through the Far West between deserts and national parks.
This motorcycle journey takes you through the heart of the wildest landscapes of the American West, between Nevada and California. Starting from Las Vegas, you cross Death Valley before reaching the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the breathtaking panoramas of Yosemite National Park. This road trip then leads you to San Francisco and its iconic Golden Gate Bridge before following the legendary Pacific Coast Highway. Dramatic cliffs, giant sequoias, secluded coves, and charming coastal towns accompany you on this unforgettable ride along Big Sur to Los Angeles. Between scorching deserts, majestic mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, this adventure offers a complete immersion into the diverse landscapes of the Far West.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Las Vegas
Today, you meet your guides in Las Vegas to prepare for your motorcycle road trip through the American West. You receive the meeting time and location at the hotel before departure. During the welcome briefing, you learn about the tour and what to expect before collecting your motorcycle. In the evening, you get to know your fellow riders over a welcome dinner.
Day 3
Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes
After our welcome breakfast, we head west towards Death Valley. Almost entirely devoid of shade, this landscape reveals layers of rock sculpted by erosion and ravines at the foot of sharply outlined hills.
After a series of mountain bends, we descend into the Death Valley basin, parts of which lie below sea level. From there, we continue west along roads that climb out of the valley towards the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
504 km
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Day 4
Mammoth Lakes - National Parc Yosemite
We leave Mammoth Lakes and head towards Tioga Pass to enter Yosemite National Park. Riding our motorcycles through the Sierra Nevada, we discover granite landscapes and sweeping mountain views. The winding sections call for attentive riding and give this stage its distinctive character.
Our journey through Yosemite takes us into the spectacular scenery of one of the American West’s great national parks. At the end of the day, we reach El Portal, where we spend the night.
240 km
Day 5
National parc Yosemite - San Francisco
Today, we head west towards San Francisco. We pass through small former mining towns such as Groveland before descending the winding roads of Old Priest Grade. Leaving Gold Rush country behind, we discover the coastal landscapes of Marin County and another side of California.
We then catch sight of one of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. We cross one of the city’s great bridges to enter San Francisco. Our ride along the Marina brings us into the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, our base for the next two nights.
320 km
Day 6
San Francisco
You have a free day to enjoy the beautiful city of San Francisco, where numerous excursions and sightseeing opportunities await. The city offers a wide range of options: trips to places such as Napa Valley or Alcatraz, rides on the famous cable cars, city sightseeing tours by bus, or simply wandering through the streets to soak up the culture and stunning views that make this city so remarkable.
Day 7
San Francisco - Monterey
Today, we head south along the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, Highway 1, following California’s Pacific coastline. The coastal scenery is spectacular, with plenty of opportunities for us to stop and take photographs.
Views over the coves of the Pacific give us an unparalleled sense of freedom. We continue towards the seaside town of Monterey and its famous Cannery Row. Monterey is also home to the renowned Laguna Seca raceway for cars and motorcycles, as well as the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
189 km
Day 8
Monterey - Pismo beach
We continue our ride along scenic Highway 1, following the cliffs of Big Sur. Along this stretch of coastline, rocky landscapes unfold, redwoods line the canyons and the Santa Lucia Mountains rise in the background.
About halfway along the Big Sur coast, we reach Esalen, a place whose history is linked to the region’s Indigenous peoples. We also pass through San Simeon, where we stop to observe the elephant seals. We then continue through Cambria and Morro Bay before reaching Pismo Beach.
243 km
Day 9
Pismo beach - Los Angeles
Today, we take Highway 101 towards Los Angeles, with the Pacific Ocean on our right and the coastal mountains on our left. After a coffee stop in Santa Barbara, we continue towards Santa Monica and discover the lively atmosphere of the famous Venice Boardwalk.
It is then time to return our motorcycles and head back to our hotel. We get ready to meet the group for our farewell dinner, a chance to share memories and highlights from our adventure through the American West.
360 km
Day 10
Los Angeles
Our motorcycle road trip through the American West comes to an end today in Los Angeles. We leave our hotel and head to the airport according to our flight schedules.
If you would like to spend more time exploring Los Angeles, contact us before departure to arrange extra nights or an extension, at an additional cost and subject to availability.
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Roadtrip offered by Pauline
Expert in motorcycle travel in the USA – based in Tours, France
Passionate about the vast American landscapes, Pauline designs unique motorcycle journeys across the United States. With thousands of miles of riding experience, she creates itineraries combining iconic roads and spectacular scenery.
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Day 2
Las Vegas
Today, you meet your guides in Las Vegas to prepare for your motorcycle road trip through the American West. You receive the meeting time and location at the hotel before departure. During the welcome briefing, you learn about the tour and what to expect before collecting your motorcycle. In the evening, you get to know your fellow riders over a welcome dinner.
Day 3
Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes
After our welcome breakfast, we head west towards Death Valley. Almost entirely devoid of shade, this landscape reveals layers of rock sculpted by erosion and ravines at the foot of sharply outlined hills.
After a series of mountain bends, we descend into the Death Valley basin, parts of which lie below sea level. From there, we continue west along roads that climb out of the valley towards the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
504 km
Day 4
Mammoth Lakes - National Parc Yosemite
We leave Mammoth Lakes and head towards Tioga Pass to enter Yosemite National Park. Riding our motorcycles through the Sierra Nevada, we discover granite landscapes and sweeping mountain views. The winding sections call for attentive riding and give this stage its distinctive character.
Our journey through Yosemite takes us into the spectacular scenery of one of the American West’s great national parks. At the end of the day, we reach El Portal, where we spend the night.
240 km
Day 5
National parc Yosemite - San Francisco
Today, we head west towards San Francisco. We pass through small former mining towns such as Groveland before descending the winding roads of Old Priest Grade. Leaving Gold Rush country behind, we discover the coastal landscapes of Marin County and another side of California.
We then catch sight of one of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. We cross one of the city’s great bridges to enter San Francisco. Our ride along the Marina brings us into the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, our base for the next two nights.
320 km
Day 6
San Francisco
You have a free day to enjoy the beautiful city of San Francisco, where numerous excursions and sightseeing opportunities await. The city offers a wide range of options: trips to places such as Napa Valley or Alcatraz, rides on the famous cable cars, city sightseeing tours by bus, or simply wandering through the streets to soak up the culture and stunning views that make this city so remarkable.
Day 7
San Francisco - Monterey
Today, we head south along the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, Highway 1, following California’s Pacific coastline. The coastal scenery is spectacular, with plenty of opportunities for us to stop and take photographs.
Views over the coves of the Pacific give us an unparalleled sense of freedom. We continue towards the seaside town of Monterey and its famous Cannery Row. Monterey is also home to the renowned Laguna Seca raceway for cars and motorcycles, as well as the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
189 km
Day 8
Monterey - Pismo beach
We continue our ride along scenic Highway 1, following the cliffs of Big Sur. Along this stretch of coastline, rocky landscapes unfold, redwoods line the canyons and the Santa Lucia Mountains rise in the background.
About halfway along the Big Sur coast, we reach Esalen, a place whose history is linked to the region’s Indigenous peoples. We also pass through San Simeon, where we stop to observe the elephant seals. We then continue through Cambria and Morro Bay before reaching Pismo Beach.
243 km
Day 9
Pismo beach - Los Angeles
Today, we take Highway 101 towards Los Angeles, with the Pacific Ocean on our right and the coastal mountains on our left. After a coffee stop in Santa Barbara, we continue towards Santa Monica and discover the lively atmosphere of the famous Venice Boardwalk.
It is then time to return our motorcycles and head back to our hotel. We get ready to meet the group for our farewell dinner, a chance to share memories and highlights from our adventure through the American West.
360 km
Day 10
Los Angeles
Our motorcycle road trip through the American West comes to an end today in Los Angeles. We leave our hotel and head to the airport according to our flight schedules.
If you would like to spend more time exploring Los Angeles, contact us before departure to arrange extra nights or an extension, at an additional cost and subject to availability.
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€3,290
/person
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Price details
The price includes
- 8 nights in a double room
- Breakfasts on riding days
- Motorcycle rental with a wide choice of models
- Professional bilingual French/English tour guides
- Full luggage support with assistance vehicle and spare motorcycle
- Reinforced motorcycle jacket included
- Loan of an open-face helmet and motorcycle saddlebags on-site
- Fuel
- National park entrance fees
- Hotel parking fees
- One welcome dinner
- Farewell celebration
- Prepaid SIM card delivered to your home
The price does not include
- International flights
- Dinners
- Lunches
- Travel insurance (optional)
- Mandatory motorcycle insurance to be purchased on-site
- Anything not mentioned under “Price Includes”
Available extensions for this roadtrip
Installment payments with no fees
A team based in France
Trips insured by our Gritchen partner
A sustainable tourism player
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