Smoky Mountains Excursion Tour
North Carolina, USA
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Explore the beautiful Smoky Mountains and High Country of North Carolina as you experience the perfect combination of endless twisty roads and breathtaking scenery that makes for some of the best riding in America.
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We encourage two-up riding and our rates reflect it! There are many interesting spots to visit in most overnight locations. The pace is determined by the riders - each day's routes can be made short, long, or longer according to your wishes. Come ride the beautiful terrain of the Blue Ride and Smoky Mountains!
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Tour Details
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Location:
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Charlotte, North Carolina (QWGBL31109)
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Terrain:
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Paved roads
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Duration:
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6 days (including arrival & departure)
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Riding days:
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4 days
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Route Length:
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Approximately 900 miles (1448 km)
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Motorcycles:
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Suzuki DL 650A/1000, BMW 1200 GS
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Group riding:
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Not required
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Accommodations:
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Unique or upscale, included in tour price
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Highlights:
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Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Snake Valley, Backbone Rock, Deal's Gap and Tail of the Dragon
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Tour Dates
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Scheduled tours:
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April 17 - 22, 2010
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October 9 - 14, 2010
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Tour Price
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Bringing your own bike
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Single room / single rider
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$2460
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Double room / rider + passenger
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$3365
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Double room / 2 riders
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$4505
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Riding a Suzuki V Strom 650 ABS
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Single room / single rider
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$2800
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Double room / rider + passenger
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$3705
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Double room / 2 riders
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$4845
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Riding a Suzuki V Strom 1000
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Single room / single rider
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$3000
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Double room / rider + passenger
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$3905
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Double room / 2 riders
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$5245
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Riding a BMW 1200 GS ABS
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Single room / single rider
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$5790
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Double room / rider + passenger
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$8160
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Double room / 2 riders
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$9290
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Currency: USD - CURRENCY ASSISTANT
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 Ready to ride? Book here
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Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Charlotte
Blue Strada Tour guests arrive at the designated welcome hotel before 5:00pm. Introduction to fellow tour guests and details about the motorcycles. Review of the tour itinerary. Hospitality reception and welcome dinner.
Day 2:
Charlotte - High Country (255 miles / 410 km)
Experience the great twisty Smoky Mountain roads of North Carolina as we depart Charlotte en route to Banner Elk and the High Country. You'll get a chance to ride the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy one of the best motorcycle roads in the country. Our destination for the evening is a villa nestled in the heart of the High Country with gorgeous mountain views from every room.
Day 3:
High Country - Asheville (250 miles / 402 km)
After a gourmet breakfast at the villa, it's time to tackle Snake Valley - three mountains, one valley, and 489 curves! We'll also ride through the world's shortest tunnel, also known as Backbone Rock. Accommodations in Asheville are at an award-winning inn in the heart of a National Historic District. Various dinner options are available, including a restaurant specializing in Bluegrass music and BBQ.
Day 4:
Asheville - Robbinsville (150 miles / 242 km)
Miles and miles of twisties await us again today as we head to Robbinsville, NC. A lunchtime treat is also in store as we visit the Wheels Through Time Museum, which houses over 250 rare American antique motorcycles and automobiles. We'll leave Maggie Valley and the museum after lunch and head to Deal's Gap, where the world-famous 'Tail of the Dragon' awaits those who dare - 318 turns in 11 miles (18 km)! Accommodations for the night are at a beautiful lakeside lodge. Reception and celebration dinner at the lodge.
Day 5:
Robbinsville - Charlotte (240 miles / 386 km)
A bountiful breakfast at the lodge sends us on our way back to Charlotte. Wayah Vald road leading to Chatooga River provides yet another great road on your final day. Lunch in historic Highlands, with scenic waterfalls dotting the route. We'll return to the hotel in Charlotte and prepare for departure the next day.
Day 6:
Departure
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
Ready to ride? Book here
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All weather motorcycling experience required