Southwest Explorer
Tour Profile
Duration: 12 days Distance to drive: approx 1317 miles (2120 km) Level of difficulty:WINTER SPECIAL: BOOK THIS TOUR UNTIL 31DEC2023 AND SAVE 100 $ PER PERSON
If you always wanted to explore the breathtaking southwestern United States on the saddle of a Harley Davidson, then you are just right here at the "Southwest Explorer" tour.
Las Vegas, the historic Route 66, the Grand Canyon National Park, and the world-famous Monument Valley are just a few of the stops on this tour you will experience in a group of like-minded people.
It does not matter whether you want to participate as a single or as a couple to this dream. This tour will be an unforgettable experience for you! Guaranteed!
If you want to extend your stay or have other requests, please contact us.
Tour Itinerary
DAY1: ARRIVING IN LAS VEGAS
The group will have its first meeting in the afternoon. After a welcome drink, we will give you some information about the tour. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you wish. Overnight in Las Vegas.
DAY 2: PICK UP MOTORCYCLES - LAS VEGAS
The morning is yours to spend as you wish. TIP: Visit the Strip with the various theme hotels or go shopping. We are available if you need any suggestions or advice. In the early afternoon, after a briefing, we will pick up the Harley Davidson® motorcycles in Las Vegas. To get used to them, we’ll ride along the famous Las Vegas Boulevard. Overnight in Las Vegas. Tour length: about 12 miles.
DAY 3: LAS VEGAS - HOOVER DAM - ELDORADO GOLD MINE - LAUGHLIN
We hit the road. We’ll first visit the famous Hoover Dam and the Eldorado gold mine, familiar from a number of movies. We’ll then cruise southbound to our destination Laughlin, on the Arizona border. Tour length: about 155 miles.
DAY 4: LAUGHLIN - OATMAN - SELIGMAN - WILLIAMS
This day we’re cruising old Route 66 all the way to Williams before we turn north onto 64 North towards the Grand Canyon. We’ll pass through the towns of Oatman, Kingman, and Seligman along the way. In Seligman, we will definitely make a stop at Angel Delgadillo’s barber shop, one of the best options for Route 66 souvenirs. In the afternoon, we’ll reach the destination for today’s ride: Williams! We can look forward to a country-western style evening, with great bars, live music, and restaurants. Tour length: about 190 miles.
DAY 5: WILLIAMS - GRAND CANYON NP - PAGE
After about an hour's drive, the next highlight of the tour awaits us: the Grand Canyon. Before we drive into the national park, you have the opportunity to take part in a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon (optional). Alternatively, you can drive directly into the park. There is a lot to discover here, even on your own. The road leads along the South Rim and offers all the highlights of this fascinating natural wonder. After a lunch break at the Cameron Trading Post, we make our way through the Navajo and Hopi area to Page, which we reach in the afternoon. Tour length approx. 195 miles.
- Our recommendation: Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon
DAY 6: PAGE - MONUMENT VALLEY - MEXICAN HAT
Today we will experience the "real" Wild West. First thing in the morning you have the optional opportunity to take a helicopter flight that lands on the famous Tower Butte and gives you a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Glen Canyon, Lake Powell, the Kaiparowitz Plateau, the Grand Staircase and Vermillion Cliffs. This is an experience in a class of its own.
Now we finally reach Monument Valley with its enormous rock towers. Here we take an optional jeep tour through the valley, where we will take endless pictures at the various stops.
We then drive to San Juan where we spend the night. Tour length approx. 151 miles.
- Our recommendation: take a helicopter flight to Tower Bute in the morning
- Our recommendation: Jeep tour at Monument Valley
DAY 7: MEXICAN HAT/BLUFF - CAPITOL REEF - TORREY
First, we drive to the parking lot to admire the famous "Mexican Hat". Afterward, we will visit the Bluff Fort in Bluff and take a very informative look at the history of how the West was settled. Afterward, one of the most beautiful stretches of the tour is on the program. We drive through the impressive Glen Canyon National Park with the Colorado River and the Capitol Reef National Park between Cainesville and Torrey. Overnight stay in the Torrey area. Tour length approx. 216 miles.
DAY 8: TORREY - ESCALANTE - BRYCE CANYON NP
We’ll meander our way through the excellent, curved roads along the Escalante Highway to our next destination for the day: Bryce Canyon. We’ll spend the afternoon at Bryce Canyon. This park is known for its unique rock formations that glow resplendently in golds and reds as the sun rises and sets. Overnight about 5 miles from Bryce Canyon NP. Tour length: about 168 miles.
DAY 9: BRYCE CANYON NP - ZION NP - MESQUITE
Sunrises in this area are a pure pleasure! We’ll ride through beautiful Zion National Park in the morning, before returning to Nevada via Interstate 15. Overnight in Mesquite. Tour length: about 168 miles.
DAY 10: MESQUITE - LAKE MEAD - LAS VEGAS
On the way back to Vegas, we’ll make a special trip to the Valley of Fire National Park, familiar from various TV commercials, series and movies. We’ll drive a beautiful route along Lake Mead back to Las Vegas, where we’ll return our bikes and catch a transfer to our hotel. Tour length: about 125 miles.
DAY 11: FREE DAY IN LAS VEGAS
Today you have an extra day to explore this beautiful city. Take a tour through the flashy world of themed hotels in Las Vegas, visit the historic Downtown Las Vegas, one of the numerous museums or go on a shopping tour. Your tour guide is a Las Vegas insider and will be on hand with plenty of tips.
DAY12: END OF TOUR
Today’s the end of your tour. You can either fly back home or extend your stay.
- Program subject to change. -
Minimum participants: 12 people, passengers included
We have never had to do it, but just in case:
If we don’t reach the minimum number of participants, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to four weeks prior to departure.
Alternatively, if the math works in our favor, we can also opt to offer the tour despite not meeting the minimum, but only with one tour guide in the support vehicle.
Historic Route 66 Hackberry
Included in this package
First, we drive to the parking lot to admire the famous "Mexican Hat". Afterward, we will visit the Bluff Fort in Bluff and take a very informative look at the history of how the West was settled. Afterward, one of the most beautiful stretches of the tour is on the program. We drive through the impressive Glen Canyon National Park with the Colorado River and the Capitol Reef National Park between Cainesville and Torrey. Overnight stay in the Torrey area. Tour length approx. 216 miles.
- Highest Customer rated Hotel or Motel Accommodations
- Hotel Parking fees
- Welcome drink
- Transportation between the hotel and the rental location
- Preparation and orientation
- Rental of motorcycle for the period indicated, unlimited mileage, the liability insurance required by law, additional driver, ZERO Plus Theft & Damage Waiver ($100 Deposit. Renters pay $0 per damage occurrence and up to $1000 per theft occurrence), local taxes, saddlebags
- guaranteed latest-year motorcycle
- Fuel and oil
- All taxes, fees, and environmental surcharges
- 24-hour roadside service
- One-way transfers fees (if applicable)
- US DOT-approved half-shell rental helmets for driver and passenger
- Multilingual-speaking (English, German, Greek) professional tour leader from/to Las Vegas
- support vehicle during the entire motorcycle tour
- tour package with maps for each driver
- our US BIKE TRAVEL APP**
- tour photos as link download
- exclusive US BIKE TRAVEL™ T-shirt per person
- exclusive US BIKE TRAVEL™ hat pin per person
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare, personal expenses, meals, travel cancellation/health insurance, entrance fees for attractions and parks, gratuities, and anything not listed in “Included in this package” previously.
**YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPER TOUR COMPANION:
OUR US BIKE TRAVEL APP
In the travel documents, you will find both a street atlas or maps and a guide of the region. In addition, you get our specially developed for your tour app.
It works both online and offline, and uses your phone's GPS to make sure you're on the right bike path, and has some tips and information on where you are.
Works in all popular iOs and Android phones.
For copyright reasons, the password of the tour on the app about 2 weeks after the end of the trip again disabled by the manufacturer, but you get enough more material from us so you can capture your memories.
An open word regarding Breakfast in the United States:
We draw your attention to the fact that the breakfast-inclusive performance in American Hotels cannot be taken for granted. There are various types of breakfast. Some hotels offer tea and a kind of bread, toast or a piece of cake, perhaps some jam. If you're lucky there are some fruit or dairy products. Other hotels only offer coffee with a coffee machine in the room and nothing else. Some hotels offer a varied breakfast. Many hotels decide at the heart of the season to start with this service, it should be abolished or changed.
Generally, there is a possibility of breakfast for little money to buy anywhere.
Dates & Prices
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02JUN24 - 13JUN24 | 24SOWEX1 | 4445 $ per person | 5195 $ per person | 5995 $ per person | XX |
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25AUG24 - 02SEP24 | 24SOWEX2 | 4505 $ per person | 5255 $ per person | 6055 $ per person | XX |
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06OCT24 - 17OCT24 | 24SOWEX3 | 4405 $ per person | 5155 $ per person | 5955 $ per person | OK |
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OK = free sale
RQ = request, booking is possibel (sold out soon)
XX = Sorry, sold out
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Motorcycles
Motorcycles for this tour
Please note: Not all types are available from all stations. Since we are not the direct service provider for the motorcycles, we can not guarantee for the "first motorcycle request".
Please note:
The rental company requires mandatory indication of a substitute desired machine at the time of booking and gives us a MOTORCYCLE CLASS GUARANTEE. This means that we will confirm your initial request (if available on the day of booking) and as an alternative a guarantee within the booked / requested category.
Class mix is not allowed.
OPTION MOTORCYCLE MODEL GUARANTEE: If the desired model is available, then the rental company confirms the booking for the desired model, however, the rental company reserves the right to give you an alternative model from this category, if your desired model is not available. This can happen, for example, if your previous renter returned the motorcycle with damage.
If a certain model is very important to you, then the lessor guarantees you this model for an extra charge of 100 USD/unique per rental.
In the unlikely event that this service does not work out on the spot, then you will get a motorcycle from the same category and this fee back immediately.
The vehicles at a glance sorted by class.
HD GRAND TOURING CLASS:
These Harley-Davidson® models are best equipped for longer rides or multi-day trips. All touring class machines are equipped with very comfortable seat backs for the passenger. These American motorcycles are very well balanced and easy to ride for an experienced rider. They offer plenty of space in the saddlebags and top case.
Please note: the models of this class are bookable at an additional cost for the driver.
You can find the exact amount in the included services of your tour.
Harley-Davidson® Ultra Glide® Classic
Very limited availability for 2022.
- Category: HD GRAND TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 29.1 inches/73.9 cmSeat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 880 lbs/399 kg
- Engine: Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches/13.46 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/Yes
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB / Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
Harley-Davidson® Ultra Glide® Limited
Very limited availability for 2022.
- Category: HD GRAND TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 29.1 inches/73.9 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 880 lbs / 399 kg
- Engine: Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches / 13.46 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/Yes
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB / Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Ultra
Very limited availability for 2022.
- Category: HD GRAND TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 28.9 inches / 73.5 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 880 lbs/399 kg
- Engine: Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® – 1753 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches / 13 cm
- Fuel capacity: 4.99 gal/18.9 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB / Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
HD STREET TOURING CLASS:
These Harley-Davidson® models are also equipped for longer rides or multi-day trips. All touring class machines are equipped with comfortable seat backs for the passenger, but without the top case and touring seats. These American motorcycles are very well balanced and easy to ride for an experienced rider. They offer plenty of space in the saddlebags.
Harley-Davidson® Street Glide®
- Category: HD STREET TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26.1 inches / 66.3 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 796 lbs/361 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 107 – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches/13.46 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB/Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®
- Category: HD STREET TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 27.4 inches / 69.6 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 820 lbs / 372 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 107 – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches / 14 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB/Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
Harley-Davidson® Road King®
- Category: HD STREET TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 27.8 inches / 70.6 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 798 lbs / 362 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 107 – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches / 13.46 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: No
- USB/Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Very suitable for 2 people
HD CRUISER TOURING CLASS:
The quintessential American bikes. These models have become famous through movies and enthusiasts around the world. Very easy to ride for people who are used to a smaller machine, sport or sport-touring at home. Almost all models available with pillion backrest and windshield. Excellent for long rides and tours, weekend rides, day trips and city rides.
Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softail®
- Category: HD CRUISER TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26.8 inches/68.1 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 697 lbs/316 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 107 – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 4.7 inches/11.94 cm
- Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal/19 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: No
- USB/Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Conditionally suitable for 2 persons
Harley-Davidson® Low Rider®
- Category: HD CRUISER TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26.5 inches/67.3 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 650 lbs/295 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 114 – 1746 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 4.7 inches/11.94 cm
- Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal/19 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: No
- USB/Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Not suitable for 2 persons
INDIAN TOURING CLASS:
The second American motorcycle brand. Long disappeared from the market, but again have a firm grip on your fans. The Indian® motorcycles are equipped with comfortable seat backs for the passenger. These American machines are very well balanced and easy to ride for an experienced rider. Excellent for long rides and tours, weekend rides, day trips and city rides. Not available everywhere. Please ask us about it beforehand.
IMPORTANT: Indian® Roadmaster® and Challenger® have a surcharge and belong to the Grand Touring class. Indian® Chieftain® and Chief Vintage® are in the Street Touring class.
Indian® Chief Vintage®
- Category: INDIAN TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26 inches / 66 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 804 lbs / 365 kg
- Engine: Thunderstroke® 111 – 1811 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.6 inches/14.2 cm
- Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal/20.8 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/No
- Stereo system: No
- USB/Bluetooth: no
- 12V Outlet: No
- Good for 2 people
Indian® Challenger®
- Category: INDIAN TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26.5 inches / 67.3 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 796 lbs/361 kg
- Engine: PowerPlus – 1768 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.4 inches/13.7 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes /No
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB / Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Good for 2 people
Indian® Roadmaster®
- Category: INDIAN TOURING CLASS
- Seat height: 26.5 inches / 67.3 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 877 lbs/398 kg
- Engine: Thunderstroke® 116 – 1890 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches/14 cm
- Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal/20.8 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes/Yes
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB/Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
STREET CLASS:
The quintessential American bikes. These models have become famous through movies and enthusiasts around the world. Very easy to ride for people who are used to a smaller machine, sport or sport-touring at home. Almost all models available with pillion backrest and windshield. Excellent for long rides and tours, weekend rides, day trips and city rides. Not available everywhere and not possible for every tour. Please ask us about it prios booking.
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200®
- Category: HD STREET CLASS
- Seat height: 25.7 inches / 65.3 cm
- Seat(s): Driver
- Weight: 547 lbs / 248 kg
- Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution – 1200 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 4.3 inches / 10.9 cm
- Fuel capacity: 3.3 gal/12.5 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: No
- Saddlebags/Top box: No
- Stereo system: No
- USB / Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Only suitable for 1 person
Indian® Scout®
- Category: STREET CLASS
- Seat height: 25.6 inches / 64.9 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 542 lbs / 246 kg
- Engine: Liquid Cooled V-Twin – 1133 cc
- Transmission: Manual, 6 speed
- Ground Clearance: 5.7 inches / 14.5 cm
- Fuel capacity: 3.3 gal/12.5 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box: No
- Stereo system: No
- USB / Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Only suitable for 1 person
HD THREE WHEEL CLASS:
Some tours can also be ridden with a HARLEY DAVISDON® TRI-GLIDE® ULTRA for an additional charge (depending on the station from 140 USD/rental day).
Appropriate experience is a basic requirement. Very limited availability of maximum 1-2 trikes per station. Not available everywhere.
Please ask us beforehand.
Harley-Davidson®TRI-Glide® Ultra
- Category: HD THREE WHEEL CLASS
- Seat height: 27.1 inches / 68.8 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger + Backrest
- Weight: 1204 lbs / 546 kg
- Engine: Twin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® 114 – 1868 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 4.9 inches / 12.5 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: Yes
- Windshield: Yes
- Saddlebags/Top box/ Luggage Carrier: Yes/Yes/Yes
- Stereo system: Yes
- USB / Bluetooth: Yes
- 12V Outlet: Yes
- Very suitable for 2 people
Harley-Davidson® Freewheeler®
- Category: HD THREE WHEEL CLASS
- Seat height: 26.2 inches / 66.5 cm
- Seat(s): Driver & Passenger
- Weight: 1085 lbs / 492 kg
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight® 114 – 1868 cc
- Transmission: Manual
- Ground Clearance: 4.9 inches / 12.5 cm
- Fuel capacity: 6 gal/22.7 liter
- Navigation: No
- Windshield: no
- Saddlebags/Top box: Yes
- Stereo system: No
- USB / Bluetooth: No
- 12V outlet: No
- Good for 2 people
POLARIS® SLINGSHOT® KLASSE:
This is the perfect alternative if you either do not have a motorcycle license or if you have no experience with a HD® TRI-Glide€ Ultra motorcycle.
You are allowed to drive a Polaris® Slingshot®with your passenger car license. This has an H-shift with clutch, probably like your passenger car at home.
The Polaris® Slingshot® will still be categorized as a motorcycle. We get these types of vehicles ONLY in Las Vegas and they can be rented except for "The American Dream" and "Silver & Golden State" tours, almost all other guided tours from/to Las Vegas at an additional cost (starting at 160 USD/rental day).
These vehicles are a lot of fun and can keep up very well with their approx. 173 HP.
Picture credits: courtesy of Harley Davidson® and Indian® Motorcycles / All pictures: courtesy of Harley Davidson® and Indian® Motorcycles.
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