USA... "California Sea to Sky" Tour
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Th California Sea to Sky holiday not only travels the best of the shoreline, but adds little-known routes like Hwy #49 and combines the must-do's of Yosemite and Sonoma to offer a truly comprehensive California motorcycle vacation. The trip now offers nine days of riding, allowing us to include a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, overnight in Carmel and a tour of Hearst Castle.
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We offer a variety of sport touring motorcycles from 650cc to 1200cc, as well as some cruisers and sport bikes. For your convenience and safety, our full-service support vehicle will accompany us on our ride, providing safety, luggage, spare bikes, and a break for weary passengers. Four and five star accommodations in hotels and resorts are included in the price of the tour, allowing you to relax after a long day of riding.
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Tour Details
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Location:
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San Francisco, California (YVRRO8)
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Terrain:
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Paved roads
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Duration:
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11 days (incl. arrival and departure)
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Riding days:
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9 days
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Route Length:
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3,300 km (2,050 miles)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson
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Group riding:
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Not required
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Accommodations:
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4-5 star hotels and resorts, included in the tour price
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Highlights:
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Yosemite, Sonoma, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel, Hearst Castle, California coast riding
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Tour Dates
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June-Oct
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Scheduled tours:
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Tour Price
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Single rider (double occupancy)
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CA $6,683
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Single rider (single occupancy)
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CA $8,253
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Rider & passenger (double occupancy)
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CA $10,263
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Bring your own bike
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subtract CA $1,800
from tour price
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Currency: CAD - CURRENCY ASSISTANT
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 Ready to ride? Book here
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*Reservation deposit: CA $1,000 per rider. Balance due 60 days prior to tour start date.
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Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in San Francisco
We start the trip in San Francisco at 6 p.m. with a welcome dinner on famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Tour Orientation and Meet & Greet Dinner.
Day 2:
San Francisco to Big Sur
Next, we head through Golden Gate Park to the ocean. We turn south and follow the coast to Monterey Bay, the renowned setting of John Steinback’s novel Cannery Row and also home to some excellent aquariums. In the afternoon, we make a short ride through famous Big Sur where we will spend the night just south of there atop the cliffs of Ragged Point.
Day 3:
Big Sur to Cambria
Our next ride snakes along a beautiful section of coastline where many movies have been shot against the dramatic sights. We stop at the famous Hearst Castle, which is included in your trip. Before stopping for the night in Cambria, we stop to watch a colony of Elephant Seals basking on the beach, enjoying the afternoon sun.
Day 4:
Cambria to Oakhurst
Next morning, we ride down to Morro Bay and cut inland. We round some wonderful curves before we skirt past Los Padres National Forest, then the road straightens and we ride for Fresno. Special thanks to previous guests Chuck & Stella, who live in the Fresno area and were kind enough to introduce us to a fun stretch of road and a great little new lunch spot called ‘Humphrey Station’. On past trips we had stopped at a place called the ‘Hofbrau House’ that is no longer open. Once outside Fresno, the road starts to wind up into the foothills of Yosemite National Park. We stay the next two nights just outside the park at a great Lodge (where ‘The Great Outdoors’ with John Candy & Dan Akroyd was filmed) called Bass Lake Lodge.
Day 5:
Day off in Oakhurst
On the day off, we ride into Yosemite and take in a route known as the Valley loop. Those who want to add a few miles to the day can take Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows at an elevation of almost 9000 feet above sea level.
Day 6:
Oakhurst to Grass Valley
While the rest of the world goes to work, we ride one of California’s hidden treasures: Highway #49 to Grass Valley. Lots of curves, mountain vistas, rolling meadows and light traffic await. We stay the night at the wonderful Holbrooke Hotel, #914 on California’s Historical Landmark Registry, complete with a working glass elevator, a charming pub in the lobby and great food. The Holbrooke is sure to be a memorable stop.
Day 7:
Grass Valley to Mendocino
The next day we ride out of Gold County and back towards the Pacific Ocean. Highway #20 takes us to Clear Lake where Brandon has found us lunch with a view. The afternoon holds a pretty ride through the Redwoods to Mendocino. We dine and relax at the Mendocino Hotel overlooking the sea, where sharp eyes may spot a whale spouting in October.
Day 8:
Mendocino to Sonoma
From Mendocino, we ride another great stretch of coastline before cutting inland at Stewart’s point towards wine country. Your guides serve up a wonderful picnic lunch overlooking Sonoma Lake. That afternoon, we ride the vineyards of Geyserville and Calistoga en route to California's best wineries. The following two nights, we stay right on the village square in Sonoma at the Eldorado Hotel.
Day 9:
Day off in Sonoma
For those who want to ride, a great trip to Lake Berryessa beckons. For wine enthusiasts, Brandon offers his very own, patented Sonoma Valley wine tour on the day off.
Day 10:
Sonoma to San Francisco
We ride back towards the coast and Bodega Bay. We follow Highway #1 south to Stinson Beach then ride through Mill Valley to Sausalito.Take out your cameras! We roll into San Francisco on the epic ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. We snap group photos of the gang in front California’s most photographed landmark, then we celebrate our ride together back at the Fisherman’s Wharf.
Day 11:
Departure
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
Ready to ride? Book here
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All weather motorcycling experience required
