The 1950's were the Route 66 glory days, when thousands of cars rode bumper to bumper behind each other to experience the Western frontier. Hotels, motels, gas stations, classic restaurants, and the "New" America sprang up everywhere. Much of Route 66's classic roads, restaurants, gas stations, and nostalgic landmarks are preserved just as they were in the 1950’s. The famous and nostalgic Route 66 is the road created in heaven for motorcycle touring. Simply stated, this is Hog Heaven. Enjoy.

Guided tour departure dates-

• 17th May - 31st  May 2012- NOW SOLD OUT .
  
• 06th June - 20th June 2012
  
• 28th June - 12th July 2012
• 2nd August - 16th August 2012
  
• 6th September - 20th September 2012- NOW SOLD OUT
  
• 27th September - 11th October 2012

2013 Departures -(book by 30th April 2012 and we'll honour 2012 rates for 2013 departures!)

• May 16 – 30
• May 30 – June 13
• June 13 – 27
• June 27 – July 11
• July 25 – Aug 08
• Aug 01 – 15
• Aug 29 – Sept 12
• Sept 19 – Oct 03
• Oct 03 – 17

*Self-guided Route 66 Harley holidays are also available from £2575pp 1bike/2riders

Cost per person from :

2 riders sharing 1 bike and room  £3825

1 rider/1 bike sharing room  £4795

1 rider/bike in a single room £6425

Tour includes-

• Flights from the UK to Chicago, Illinois and home from Los Angeles, California
• Two professional tour leaders per departure
• Support vehicle to follow the tour for the luggage with spare bike, first aid kit & drinking water onboard
• Late model Harley-Davidson, Honda, BMW, or Triumph (on request basis)
  
• 3/4 star hotel en route (based on 2 sharing, single supplements are available)
  
• Fuel and oil
• Unlimited mileage
• Eaglerider custom riding jacket
• Pre-tour welcome dinner
• Post-tour farewell dinner
• Breakfast daily
• Souvenir quality road book
• Helmets for driver and passenger
• Transportation service between Eaglerider location and hotel (restrictions may apply for various locations)
  
• Daily photos and videos uploaded to Eaglerider motorcycle tours Facebook page
• National Parks entrance fees
• Discounted activities
• Hotel parking fees
• One way fees
• Sales tax and fees
• S.L.I insurance
• Theft & Damage Waiver and Vacation Interruption Protection.
  
• Eaglerider gifts and apparel

Not included-

Tour leader gratuity

Want to extend the tour? Not a problem. Call Bon Voyage to discuss your options.

Per person prices are based on off-peak season, please call Bon Voyage for your preferred departure date cost.

Distance: 201 miles

Today we put rubber to the hallowed pavement of Historic Route 66 for the first time. We are all thankful today that we are the lucky few heading into a new adventure and not to an office. The road is our home now, and adventure is our calling. 2400 miles of concrete, steel and the grandeur of Route 66 lie ahead. The great city of Chicago disappears behind us as we set our course west towards the birthplace of the President that changed the course of American history forever, Springfield, Illinois. Our first stop today will be the well known Route 66 Museum in Joliet, Illinois, a must for anyone travelling this great road. We’ll be sure to wave “Hello” to the Gemini Giant standing guard at the entrance to Wilmington and Route 66 West. The Standard Oil gas station in Odell reminds of days gone by and the many gas stations that stayed open day and night to serve the endless streams of cars and families heading west to find their fortune.

Distance: 287 miles

Today you'll be amazed with the fabric of countryside and the scenery the Midwest has to offer. The roads out of Rolla are a riders dream. We begin to navigate the gentle winding roads that put us into the rhythm of the ride. We take our time to through the “Devils Elbow” to view what once was the deepest road cut in Missouri. After our visit to the Devil, we make our way out of the valley where we are immediately bombarded with fields and pastures of green ushering us down the road. Soon we’ll get a taste of what the real Route 66 was like. You see, when Route 66 was in its heyday folks knew this was an opportunity to make a living selling all sorts of sundries, offering hospitality and lodging to weary travellers, and refilling their car's thirsty gas tanks every few hours. Many savvy businesses came up with all sorts of interesting ways to grab attention and get folks to stop and spend a little money while filling up. One of the few characters left on the Old Route 66 stills exists in Paris Springs Junction, Missouri. The Gay Parita Sinclair has the charm with a bit of panache that shows us how they drew customers in by the hundreds. We end our day in Joplin. For a well deserved night’s sleep.

Distance: 175 miles

We rise early for our journey into Texas passing miles of prickly pear en route to the "panhandle" and continuing through the oil town of Shammrock. We’ll gas up at one of the original gas stations of the old Route 66 and then on to McLean. Get ready for a steak "Texas Style", like a 4 1/2 pounder! We ride up to Amarillo, up in the northern Panhandle. Amarillo may seem cut off from the rest of Texas, but it stands on one of the great American cross-country routes.

Distance: 198 miles

The road leads down the hill this morning and we get a chance to see the lands that entranced and sustained the Native Americans for centuries. Albuquerque is high desert and we see a change in scenery. The red dirt plateaus and cactus blooms are an artist’s dream. There are some examples of adobe architecture along our ride this morning so take some time to see how beautiful and unique they are. As the day goes on we start to see rocks. Why are rocks interesting you say? They're petrified! The Petrified Forest National Park is a must see. We’ll stop in and watch a short video that explains it all. Once we leave the visitors centre you’ll see miles of petrified logs, rocks, and artifacts. New Mexico is the home to one of the oldest constantly inhabited cites in the America. Sky City is Native American city on top of massive rock outcrops. We’ll detour to see this once in a lifetime view before continuing on to Gallup. If you haven’t purchased any Native American jewellry or artifacts yet, Gallup is the place to buy these.

Distance: 199 miles

Your passion for motorcycle riding will be repaid today as we open the throttle and let the wind fly by. The mornings view is outstanding. The sounds and smells of the road are you reward. They are some long stretches and a few twisty curves in the morning but later on it all opens up. Seligman, Arizona, is a town that takes its cues from back east with Googie architecture and the “Spirit of Route 66” still lives on here. By the afternoon we are treated to an odd and wonderful sight as we approach the scenic vistas just before coming into Oatman, AZ. This town has a standing army of burros that roam free and you get a sense of what the mining days of the Wild West were like. Oatman is a jump into the past with its various shops and saloons that have long welcomed a tired and thirsty miner or road weary traveller. Vegas isn’t the only place to gamble in Nevada. The town of Laughlin lay along the Colorado River and if you’ve come to cash in your gold to try your hand at Blackjack them your opportunity has arrived. The winking lights and bells are a gamblers delight for those with nerves of steel. You can enjoy a large steak in a riverboat hotel that is built alongside the Colorado River. Just be ready to leave early in the morning.

Distance: 183 miles

The Mojave desert offers stillness and interesting colours that only a few riders ever discover. One only needs to set the throttle on cruise and enjoy the ride. Originally Route 66 wandered its way into the San Fernando valley via old trails that were difficult to pass. Today we work our way into town to Pasadena. Route 66 has been resurrected in the drive into Pasadena and all along the way. All of the small towns have embraced "The Mother Road" and today the road is alive and well.