Alaska All Ladies Motorcycle Ride

Tour Details

Highlights for this motorcycle tour

• Anchorage
• Talkeetna
• Denali National Park
• Denali Highway
• Alaska Range
• Valdez
• Thompson Pass
• Matanuska Glacier

Alaska All Ladies Motorcycle Ride Itinerary

Saturday, June 30th:

Arrival in Anchorage

We will have our welcome dinner this night at a premier Anchorage restaurant. Please arrive by mid-afternoon. We will be available for airport pickup from 8 am to 6 pm. Stay in Anchorage.

Sunday, July 1nd:

Anchorage to Talkeetna - 120 miles

Get the bikes, load the van and head north. We will spend the night in the quaint town of Talkeetna where we will have a fantastic dinner and have time to check out the local flavor in this historic town. Stay in Talkeetna.

Monday, July 2nd:

Talkeetna to Fairbanks - 270 miles

Today we will ride past Mt. McKinley, North America’s tallest peak. Stop for lunch at Denali Park where you can ride the first 20 miles into the park. Continue north to Fairbanks. Stay in Fairbanks.

Tuesday, July 3rd:

Fairbanks to Chena - .

We have a short day today so you can visit the sights in Fairbanks (University Museum, Pioneer Park, historic downtown) and get in early at Chena Hot Springs so we can hit the Ice Museum, Hot Springs, a massage or many other activities. Stay at Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Wednesday, July 4th:

Chena to Tangle Lakes -  200 miles

After visiting the town of North Pole we will continue south on the Richardson Highway through stunning river deltas and remarkable Isabel Pass. The scenery is fantastic and after a great ride we will stop for the night at the remote Tangle River Inn. Here you will have silent nights and magical views with all the comforts of home, one of the favorite stops of the tour! Stay at Tangle River Inn.

Thursday, July 5th:

Tangle Lakes to Valdez - 

A world-class ride into Valdez with more spectacular views of glaciers, waterfalls, mountains and picture-perfect vistas. We will stop at Worthington Glacier where you can walk right up on the glacier! As we ride through Thompson Pass and Keystone Canyon there will be many stops for endless photo opportunities.  We will stay in the heart of Valdez, right on the harbor, where you can watch the fishing boats arrive with their daily catch and chat with the locals about life in Valdez. Stay in Valdez.

Friday, July 6th:

Valdez to Glenn Highway - 190 miles

Leaving Valdez is just as amazing! We climb Thompson Pass gaining 2,000 feet in elevation in less than 4 miles and ride past Worthington Glacier. Our lodge for the night is located on the Glenn Highway remotely located about 70 miles from the nearest grocery store. Here we will dine on a gourmet dinner while we bask in the mountain views and sip adult beverages from the wrap around porch at the lodge. Stay near Matanuska Glacier.

Saturday, July 7th:

Glenn Highway to Anchorage - 130 miles

Enjoy a fabulous breakfast at the lodge and head back to Anchorage. We will pass Matanuska Glacier and stop at the Musk Ox farm where you can see the animals up close. Information center about the animals and gift shop too. Arrive in Anchorage, check into the hotel and gather for our  premier farewell dinner. Stay in Anchorage.

Sunday, July 8th:

Fly home.

Information

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To Book This Tour:

To secure a spot on our All Ladies Alaska Tour please register and pay $1,000 deposit.

Travel:

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 MotoQuests’ Ladies Tour!

*Send us your Travel Information so we know when and where to meet you!!

Reading:

Lonely Planet Alaska

Money:

US 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 accept Visa and MasterCard but it would be wise to have some cash on hand in case there are problems at remote lodges.

Things to Bring:

• Drivers’ license with motorcycle endorsement from your country/state.
• Swim suit
• Camera
• Comfortable after riding shoes (tennis shoes and/or hiking boots are fine)

Riding Gear:

• Plan to ride in 40f to 95f degree weather.
• Plan for rain! Two/Three Pairs of Gloves, electric vest, fleece layers, Waterproof riding wear.

Bring riding gear that is warm and waterproof (a riding suit with pads is best). We recommend Olympia Moto Sports (AST Jacket Mens/Womens and Ranger 3 Pants for Men, Promax Pants for Women). 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.