THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE TOURING Have you ever dreamed of experiencing a two-wheeled journey which is as unique as it is unforgettable? A journey on which you meet different cultures, explore new countries and discover new routes with like-minded companions? If so, then Edelweiss Bike Travel is just right for you. For the last 37 years we have made motorcycle riders’ dreams come true by delivering the “best ride there is”. A BIT ABOUT THE HISTORY Back in 1980, fuelled by their love of motorcycle riding and a shared conviction that the best way to see the world is astride a motorcycle, Coral and Werner Wachter pioneered the concept of guided motorcycle tours. Today the company is still family owned and you continue to feel the family spirit. Edelweiss’ “home” is in the heart of the Alps, in Mieming – “the center of the motorcycling universe”. From there we organize, manage and coordinate all of our worldwide tours; there are no go-between offers hidden so we can assure our high safety and quality standards on our tours. Our long touring experience has taught us that it is immensely important to accommodate the individual needs of different types of riders. Hence we offer an excellent variety of touring categories to match your personal riding preferences. REPRESENTATION AROUND THE WORLD We are very proud to have a strong network of agency offices. Edelweiss customer service agents are located in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United States. The newest milestone in Edelweiss’ story is the founding of a new joint venture in India, called “Motoziel Edelweiss” – a company to inspire a great new relationship with the Indian motorcycling paradise. AS THEY SAY: “THE REST IS HISTORY.” While many years have passed and myriad individual dreams have already come true since 1980, nothing has changed about the founding philosophy: we at Edelweiss live the passion of travelling by motorcycling, and devote our efforts to creating unique motorcycle tours. No matter which tour you choose, which destination you pick, or which bike you ride, we can promise that it will be an unforgettable two-wheeled adventure of a lifetime!
THE SECRET OF THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE TOURING IS: DON’T JUST DREAM ABOUT IT; GET OUT AND DO IT! Rainer Buck // CEO Edelweiss Bike Travel
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TEAM ONLY A GREAT TEAM CAN ORGANIZE GREAT ADVENTURES
The reason we are the world’s #1 provider of guided motorcycle tours is simple, and yet impossible to imitate: the best brains and hands are involved in creating your personal adventure of a lifetime. That is the secret of our success! We recognize the importance of our staff members, as it is the people you deal with who put life into our tours! Think about it: the friendly voice you hear when you call, the accommodating guide who welcomes you at your tour start, or the knowledgeable mechanics who share useful tips when you visit the workshop at headquarters in Austria. All of these unique, ambitious individuals work together to create your Edelweiss experience.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL Today we have 20 employees working at our headquarters and the company-owned workshop. Every one of us is involved in making your dream ride become reality. Our tour managers search for the most exciting routes. The hotel management constantly look for great accommodations and our booking agents help you with your tour preparation. Our operations and logistics department makes sure you receive the right bike – hats off when you consider the size of our latest model motorcycle fleet! Then there is our marketing team, the financial department, and of course our inspiring managing director, Rainer Buck. The founding family, the Wachters, are great role models, supportive all along the way. All these people put together make Edelweiss what it is! We are very proud, honored and grateful and you can look forward to maybe meet some of us somewhere on the road!
I ENJOY ASSISTING OUR CUSTOMERS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD TO BE FULLY PREPARED FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLE DREAM VACATION. Doris Waldegger // Customer Service and Agency Support
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OUR TOUR GUIDE TEAM THE MORE FAMILIAR FACES OF EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL You will meet some of our team members for sure: our tour guides. They will lead you to quaint restaurants and places cherished by the locals, prepare the best picnics at the most spectacular spots, and late at night, when you are tight asleep, they will even check your bikes for the next day’s adventures. Our guides truly are the faces of Edelweiss Bike Travel, and we are proud of every single one of them! HAVING FUN BUT WORKING HARD – ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST SURVIVE OUR TRAINING Being a Tour Guide is many people’s dream job – you go riding every day, discover amazing places and make friends with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. It is great, and we truly love that. However, there is much more to it, and this job can be as demanding as it is fun. The key to our uniquely qualified tour guide league is our Edelweiss training curriculum. Once elected through our hearing process, where competing against more than 400 other applicants each year, our guides receive theoretical training followed by a specially designed training tour. This training tour comprised of the most difficult situations one may encounter on tour. Once our guides have gone through this, they are prepared for “the real world” out on the road. Besides the introductory training all of our guides go through annual training to enhance their skills and knowledge in various motorcycle touring topics, including annual safety training, as tour safety is our highest priority. WE HONOR OUR GUIDES AND THE WORK THEY DO The Edelweiss philosophy includes involving our guides in the company’s major development decisions. They participate in planning the annual touring program and in the setup of each individual tour.
A TOUR GUIDE’S LIFE: IT’S FUN, IT’S COOL, IT’S COLORFUL – AND SOMETIMES IT’S TOUGH, BUT BEING ON DUTY 24/7 CAN BE VERY REWARDING. IT’S A WAY OF LIFE! Thomas Ritt // Tour Guide
EDELWEISS TIP: Do you want to become a part of the awesome team behind our great rides? It’s simple: go online and fill out our application form or drop us a line at jobs@edelweissbike.com
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MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE ... GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL We have created motorcycle vacations in style since 1980, for everyone and almost everywhere: for adventurous souls, explorers, epicures and for those who simply enjoy the comfort of a guided motorcycle vacation. Yet, all our tours have the following characteristics in common, which are deeply rooted in our philosophy: QUALITY HAS A NAME: EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL It does not matter which of our tours you pick, they are all designed and conducted according to Edelweiss principles. Our entire worldwide travel program is operated by us; no reselling, no intermediaries. Once a travel program has our name on it, you can count on our quality and experience. We make sure that your adventure will be as flawless as possible; from the day of your booking until the day you go home. NO FUN RIDING WITHOUT SAFETY Deep-rooted in our philosophy is the concept of riding safety. We know about the hazards of modern life’s distractions and the soaring number of traffic participants, so we seat you on a late model motorcycles, and team you up with our skilful and knowledgeable tour leaders. While on tour they will make sure you get around safely and soundly. Each of our guides undergoes regular motorcycle-specific first-aid-training so he keeps a cool head in every situation. FREE SOUL, FREE SPIRIT, FREE RIDING Since most of us are passionate bikers ourselves, we understand the spirit of being part of a motorcycle group, with the invisible bond and unspoken credo that connects us all; regardless of nations, or of motorcycle types and brands. When riding as part of the group, it is respect and trust that mostly predominate; because, basically, we are all alike. However, there may be days when you prefer experiencing the freedom of riding your own paths at your own pace with your own small bunch of friends – go ahead! With Edelweiss you don’t have to stay with the group if you don’t feel like it, except when safety needs or governmental regulations require that we all stay together. But these occasions are very rare. Just let your tour guide know, so he is not worried when he checks his mirrors for a helmet count. WE TAKE YOU TO PLACES CHERISHED BY THE LOCALS When planning an Edelweiss tour, we do our very best to make sure to take you to places you have dreamed about; to map out routes which are off-the-beaten track; and to include the world’s hidden treasures. Our aim is to show you “the best ride there is” and to make your biker heart jump out of joy. YOUR HAPPINESS MAKES US HAPPY TOO, IT IS OUR REWARD With Edelweiss Bike Travel, your motorcycle tour is more than just following a guide who is riding in front – it is a travel lifestyle. An Edelweiss tour is a two-wheeled, carefree vacation. And when, at the end of a riding day, you get off your bike with a big smile across your face; or when you proudly cheer at a top of a mountain pass – it gives purpose to our daily work. These humble moments prove that we truly deliver the best ride there is! We care for you. This is not just a marketing claim. Ask around the motorcycling community. There are more than 39,000 happy riders out there who know firsthand that Edelweiss Bike Travel is synonymous with quality, reliability, expertise and know-how!
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MOTORCYCLES AT EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL WE OFFER THE PERFECT RIDE FOR EACH RIDER AND THE DIFFERENT TERRAINS!
WHAT’S FOR THE HIKER HIS SHOE, IS FOR A BIKER HIS BIKE
When going on a motorcycle tour, the motorcycle is one of the most essential parts of your trip. If you feel comfortable on the bike you sit on, it will be a fun and enjoyable experience. This is why we have so many different rides in our fleet – just the right bike to fit the individual preference and riding style. EVERYTHING THAT MAKES A RIDER’S HEART BEAT FASTER The Edelweiss fleet ranges from big touring to more agile and sporty bikes; from small engines to big twins; from powerful motorbikes to fun-to-ride scooters. The makes we offer include the latest models from our partner brands: BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson® and Triumph. On some tours Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Royal Enfield and Vespa are offered too. We know how exciting it is to test ride a brand new model. On the other hand we know it can be nice to ride on your own, personal bike as well. So, with Edelweiss, both are possible: you can either ride one of our bikes or take your own motorcycle to the tour starting point. Either way, be assured it will be heaps of fun! Our company-owned fleet is stationed and maintained in Austria. Across Europe, we take our own bikes wherever possible – from Southern Italy to
Iceland, from Norway to the Atlantic Wall. On our overseas tour destinations, we have long-lasting relationships with trustworthy partners who provide the best suitable rides for their local terrain. Whenever possible, we equip our bikes with the accessories needed for a flawless motorcycle tour. If you have special requirements, let us know at the time of booking so we can arrange the required equipment according to your wishes and needs. TAKE A MOMENT BEFORE MAKING YOUR CHOICE We know it is hard to pick from our choice of more than 150 bikes. However, before making your decision, please take a moment to consider whether the size and height of the bike is suitable for you; whether the bike is ideal for the terrain you will be travelling to; and whether it is suitable for the Edelweiss touring category you’ve chosen. Then consider if it will be comfortable for consecutive riding days for you (and your pillion). At best, go test ride the specific bike at a local dealership. If you are unsure, let us know and we will help you find the right bike for your perfect holiday experience!
ONLY THE RIGHT CHOICE OF MOTORCYCLE RAISES THE FUN ON TOUR – AS AN OLD MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST EXPLAINED TO ME ONCE „IT’S THE SOFTWARE AND NOT THE HARDWARE. Markus Hellrigl // Operations Manager
EDELWEISS TIP: If you want to know more about our fleet, check our website. It includes all the detailed specifics of our motorcycle models WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
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RIDING GEAR A. FULL FACE HELMETS ARE RECOMMENDED For EU tours the helmets need to be EC certified.
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G. THE BANDANA For one it looks good, two it keeps you warm, and three it keeps flies and bugs off
I. GPS NAVIGATION & MOUNTING SYSTEMS IF YOU LIKE On some tours they can be rented from us, or you bring your own. Don’t worry, if you are familiar with reading paper maps that is fine too, you can use those from our tour information package.
1. VALID PASSPORT For at least 6 months from the day of entry and a copy of it to keep it in your pocket or keep some copies of all your travel documents saved in the cloud.
8. DICTIONARY Bring a local language dictionary.
C. PROPER MOTORCYCLING BOOTS D. 2 PAIR OF GLOVES One warm and water-proof, one with vents for hot days, not only to protect you from the cold and sun, but also as a safety item.
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We recommend casual and dressy clothing and cushy shoes for the dinners and non-riding side-programs. Also do not forget to bring a sweater and jacket, as the nights may get chilly. Swimwear is good to have with you too – a lake, river or pool may just be around the next corner. Undies, socks, t-shirts and your tooth brush go without saying.
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TOURING CATEGORIES CHOOSE YOUR TOURING CATEGORY
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
There is more than one way to explore our world on a two-wheeled steed. We at Edelweiss are convinced that the key to make our motorcycle vacations uniquely fun and unforgettable is the match between the touring category and the personal riding style. The Edelweiss touring categories are the next secret ingredient to offer “the best ride there is”. At Edelweiss you can chose from the top-notch luxurious ROYAL vacation for bon vivants to a CLASSIC riding style for the epicureans of the Edelweiss quality; to a laid-back TOURING CENTER or a casual and fun SCOOTER tour for those who simply want to enjoy the ride. For the more adventurous souls who enjoy exploring the unknown treasures off-the-beaten track and don’t mind the occasional optional hard-packed bits in-between, we offer our ADVENTURE or DISCOVERY tours to exotic, far-flung destinations. On our RIDE4FUN tours you will collect miles, passes and peaks and do less sightseeing along the way. And for those who are looking for a real motorcyclebrand-specific tour amongst likeminded fans, we offer EXCLUSIVE DUCATI ONLY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY or TRIUMPH ONLY tours. These are brand-authorized tours directly aligned with the brands’ philosophy and lifestyles. New this year is the riding style we call “back to the roots” with our HELD tours. They are geared particularly to escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life.
ROYAL EDELWEISS TOURS
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
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As the name implies, these tours are, well, CLASSIC! CLASSIC tours are generally round trip tours, from A to B to C and back to A again. It’s about the experience as whole: you will ride the roads you may have dreamt about, visit the cultural and historical sights about which you may have heard and enjoy the local cuisine. At some amazing places along the route, we will even prepare a picnic in the middle of breath-taking scenery. Wherever possible you will sleep in handpicked, homey 4 star hotels with a historical or regional flair that complements the CLASSIC touring style. On our CLASSIC tours you do not have to worry about your luggage, we will take it in our van from one hotel to the next. All you need to put on the bike each morning is yourself, your pillion if you have one, and whatever baggage you need during the day. At night your luggage awaits you in your rooms. Now how is that? That is just CLASSIC!
Do you dream about feeling “royal” on a well-deserved vacation? Do you want to fully immerse yourself in a foreign culture, sampling their cuisine? The top-notch Edelweiss ROYAL tours are just for you! Our Edelweiss ROYAL tours are built on the principles of our CLASSIC tours, with more individuality and those “little extras” here and there: your overnight stays are special and the cuisine outstanding. During the day you will ride in small groups and your tour guides walk “the extra mile” to fulfil your wishes along the way. On our ROYAL tours there is enough time to explore, go shopping, enjoy the spa or just glory in a glass of wine while the sun sets. To us, “feeling like royalty” means not having to worry about anything: you can take as many suitcases as you like, and we will make sure they are in your room before you arrive. ROYAL tours are all about comfort, from the time you wake up until the time you start dreaming about the next day’s ride. That’s ROYAL!
Do you want to explore a motorcycle rider’s paradises at its very best? Do you want to see it all, ride it all? Do you cherish the freedom to choose everyday if you want to get in the saddle or rather kick back for a day at the spa with your special someone? Then the Edelweiss TOURING CENTER category is just made for you and your partner – it is an ideal couple’s tour, even for those with varied interests! The benefits of staying in one place during your vacation are obvious: no packing and unpacking, no asking around where the pool is, or when dinner is ready. Enjoy the routine and familiarity, while discovering new routes and hidden treasures every day. For our TOURING CENTERS we hand-pick places where you can do everything: go riding, go shopping, go sightseeing or enjoy the spa. It is your choice every day. You can get up early or sleep in, ride as long as you like either by yourself or join our guide. Simply put, a TOURING CENTER will be a vacation to recharge your batteries.
They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere. They’re refreshing, they’re different and they’re agile and great fun to ride around on. Our Edelweiss SCOOTER tours provide vacations with a uniquely light-hearted lifestyle of enjoyment and pleasure! On can explore the tiniest paths at a leisurely pace – these tours are not about accumulating miles and mountain peaks. A true Scootisty just winds through any city traffic and heads for the next piazza. Our SCOOTER tours are about enjoying life to its fullest. On our SCOOTER tours we pick places that match the touring style: charming and lovely. From here you go on star-rides, just as you do on our TOURING CENTER tours. You don’t have to worry about packing your belongings under your seat; just take what you need for a leisurely day out. Life can be so beautiful!
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TOURING CATEGORIES ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
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ADVENTURE tours are for the adventurous souls. We travel to exotic destinations where few motorcycle riders have left a trail before. To enjoy these Edelweiss tours you do not have to be an off-road expert: we pick routes that are in good conditions and mostly on tarmac. If you do like occasional unpaved bites, on some legs of your trip there may be an option to do so too. And if not, don’t worry, our guides on the bikes or in the support van will help you with whatever you may encounter, from water crossings to sand blown desert parts or other unexpected surprises. The hotels are usually comfortable middle-class hotels in local styles, so be open minded. Food and dining will be local as well, but again, don’t worry we make sure you don’t starve. We have a support van with us. In very remote situations it follows the group for safety reasons, rather than being first at the hotel to bring your luggage to your rooms.
Fun is the key word for our RIDE4FUN Tours. On these tours we focus on riding, and pick routes specifically suited to this objective. There is less sight-seeing and more conquering of the best motorcycle roads to be found. RIDE4FUN also means that we “go local” with quaint little restaurants and bars cherished by the locals. You will stay in hotels with local flair, which are comfortable for a good night’s sleep after a long riding day but not over the top in prices or amenities. You will have a tour guide on the motorbike, but no luggage van. It is your decision if you follow the guide or take off to discover the region with your bunch of friends. What you need to consider, though, is that your week’s supply of shirts, socks and your toothbrush all go on your bike. Easy with the storage cases installed on your bike, but be sure your pillion likes that style of riding too. RIDE4FUN truly means ride for fun, with excitement and enjoyment.
Do you dream about experiencing a true journey of a lifetime? Do you want to ride as far as you can go and as far as you can see? Join us on an Edelweiss DISCOVERY tour! They are the next challenging step up from the ADVENTURE touring program. These tours are longer, tougher, occasionally even provide the flair of an expedition. You will need endurance, stamina, physical fitness and many miles of riding experience to fully enjoy these trips. Along the way it means getting out of your comfort zone. You may even share an occasional tear of exhaustion or happiness, experiencing personal growth, feeling pride and gratitude. When participating in a DISCOVERY tour you will get to know yourself, your travel companions and the areas you are riding in. The DISCOVERY tours lead you to remote places, you will literally conquer far-away lands. At the end, you will take home incredible memories to share and tales to tell.
New this year are our HELD tours, which we run in cooperation with the German motorcycle gear manufacturer. The concept is simple: back to the roots! Take your time and explore the region: on rest days you can follow your guide to the best Trattorias, L’Osterias and little Taverns, but on the transfer days it is time to navigate yourself while your guide drives your luggage. The groups are small and intimate, and so are our chosen guesthouses and inns. Enjoy the homey flair of family owned Agri Tourismo places, where the cooking is still like at Mama’s house. “Slow Food” is what they call regional, traditional cooking and that is what you should be looking forward to. HELD tours combine a unique approach of having the comfort of a luggage shuttle on hotel transfer days, while riding in style on your own ride or on one of our Ducati Scrambler bikes. It is time to feel heroic!
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BRANDED TOURS YOUR BIKE IS YOUR LIFESTYLE ... Everyone makes certain choices in life which define who we are. Everyone is unique and there is no one else who is just like us. Except for those people who share the same passion and love for one thing: riding a motorcycle. We connect, we klick, we get each other and that is the beauty of it. We at Edelweiss get you and that’s why we have partnered with DUCATI, HARLEYDAVIDSON® and TRIUMPH to design rides that are aligned with our Edelweiss Touring categories and their philosophies and lifestyles. We are very proud to be elected Travel Partner of our exclusive motorcycle partners and want to thank our partners for the excellent, long-standing cooperation.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY Have you ever dreamed about riding an iron steed around Europe with a bunch of fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for big twins? Do you want to see more than the Route 66 and the Highway #1, discovering the beauty of Europe and Northern Africa on an epic Harley tour? Then our official and ever expending exclusive HARLEY-DAVIDSON® touring program is just made for you.
BMW MOTORRAD Since 1980, when Werner Wachter started Edelweiss Bike Travel, BMW Motorrad has been part of this unique and ever-growing touring program that inspires motorcycle riders from all over the world to travel. Within this most comprehensive worldwide program, our BMW motorcycles keep proving their excellent qualities. The company‘s certified tour guides are in keeping with the high quality standards of BMW Motorrad. Discover our planet on the BMW motorcycle of your choice and let your dreams become reality. Svenia Ohlsen, Brand Experience, BMW Motorrad
DUCATI After six years of intense cooperation with the guys at Edelweiss Bike Travel, we can say that they know very well how to welcome Ducatisti from all over the world and how to take care of our brand and products. Ducati‘s passion for high performance is reflected in the commitment of Edelweiss Bike Travel to total customer satisfaction. This commitment makes our partnership a true success and working together a real pleasure. Taking a Ducati on an Edelweiss Bike Travel tour is an unique experience that every motorcyclist should enjoy. Patrizia Cianetti, Marketing Director Ducati Motor Holding
DUCATI ONLY Can you think of a better place to inhale the “Forza Italia” atmosphere than on a Moto GP racetrack, the Ducati factory or while chasing turns on a latest Ducati bike around the Alps? Our exclusive DUCATI tours in the official Ducati Travel Experience program offer the red-hearted spirit with the Italian passion and lifestyle to its fullest. Check out our annual travelling program and be sure there is new excitement every year.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® We are extremely proud to have Edelweiss Bike Travel be part of the Harley-Davidson® Authorized Tours Programme, their experience, adventurous flair, professionalism and expertise have added an all-new dimension to our range of H-D Authorized Tours, allowing customers to ride some of the best roads in Europe and Africa on a Harley-Davidson®. The team at Edelweiss share the same passion and enthusiasm as our customers and fans which means the Harley tours on offer are all truly experiences of a lifetime. Trevor Barton, Harley-Davidson Regional Consumer Experience Manager
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TRIUMPH Are you ready to go off to explore where the Explorer comes from and where the Tiger is born? Do you want to inhale the excitement on Isle of Man or see what you and your Triumph are capable of when crossing through water passage on the Island of Ice? Check out our exclusive TRIUMPH tours to find your perfect tour of a lifetime.
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The continued development and expansion of the Triumph model range enables us to develop a truly competitive customer riding experience. We recognize the increasing need to offer worldwide global tours that excite and inspire the rider. Edelweiss Bike Travel has a proven track record of planning and managing truly memorable tours in the world’s most fantastic locations. We are pleased to continue this partnership and we are confident that every rider will create memories that will last a lifetime. Gareth Bright, Customer Experience Manager, Triumph Motorcycles
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ADD-ON PROGRAMS
ONE-DAY ALPS PREP COURSE
Come a day early and extend your Edelweiss trip with our Add-on Programs. Adding a one-day guided city tour or prep course means an extra day of Edelweiss fun!
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Are you anticipating conquering the mountain terrain, but have never ridden a motorcycle in the Alps before? You have heard, but never actually seen, a hairpin or mountain switch-back turn? Are you unfamiliar with the bike and desirous of a little time to get to know your ride and get familiar with the driving modes? Do you simply want to add a day to overcome time zone changes and jetlag? Then join our ALPS PREP COURSE before you hit the road with your Edelweiss Tour.
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Are you participating in a tour which starts (or ends) in Innsbruck, Vienna, Munich, Florence, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Málaga or Dublin? Would you like to spend an extra day with one of our tour guides to show you around these places? The Edelweiss GUIDED CITY tours are just what you are looking for.
For those riding the Alps – especially if it is for the first time – we strongly recommend booking the ALPS PREP COURSE. Alpine and European roads, traffic and driving patterns are very different than most motorcyclists are used to in their home environment. Our ALPS PREP COURSE can tune your riding skills accordingly.
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HOW DOES THIS ADD-ON TRAINING WORKS:
Plan your itinerary to arrive a day prior to the official tour start to meet your tour guide for dinner*. The official arrival day is your guided city tour day. On the next day you will explore the selected city together.
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YOUR BENEFITS # 1 additional hotel night before tour start, including dinner with your guide on the arrival day and breakfast the next morning. # All-day ticket for public transport # Entrance fees to museums and attractions according to the itinerary
When booking online, you can include your personal ALPS PREP COURSE on those tours where this training is available. Plan your itinerary to arrive a day prior the official tour start and meet your guide for dinner. The official arrival day is your training day. The next day you will be briefed about Alpine riding in theory, before you go out to practice. Enjoy your extra day riding. Learn about new lines and get to know your bike! You will be one day ahead of your fellow group members with no need to worry about bike handover, as you already have yours.
YOUR BENEFITS # 1 additional hotel night before tour start, including dinner with your guide on the arrival day and breakfast the next morning.
# Lunch and coffee stops according to the city tour program
# All-day motorcycle rental Minimum number of participants: 1
# An Edelweiss trained instructor Minimum number of participants: 1
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EDELWEISS TIP: To learn exactly what we are talking about, visit our website to download the detailed itinerary of your guided city tour.
EDELWEISS TIP: Just do it, it will be a fun learning experience!
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CUSTOM TOURS
JUST YOU & YOUR RIDING BUDDIES NO LIMITS, NO BOUNDARIES! Decide for yourself when you want to ride, where you want to go and with whom you want to go – we will tailor a tour to match your group’s wishes Edelweiss has scouted, mapped out, developed and guided more than 2,500 tours. Any time of year, on nearly every continent – except Antarctica. We have organized motorcycle tours from themed “Wine and Dine Tours“ to exclusive “Ride and Hike vacations“ and much more! You can adapt an existing tour here or there or we can create a totally new and unique offering for you and your peers. No matter where on earth you want to go, we can set up a tour for you scheduling the route, the dates, the accommodations and the bikes, with everything according your wishes. Anything. Anytime. Anywhere. There is just one promise: You and your exclusive group of friends or company associates and affiliates will benefit from our vast experience in tailor-made touring solutions. IT’S EASY. JUST TELL US ALL ABOUT IT AND WE WILL ARRANGE THE REST 1
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EDELWEISS CUSTOM TOUR EXPERIENCE OFFERS YOU UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL THE WORLD EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WANT!
What do you want us to include in the offer: full board, luggage transportation, 1 or 2 or more tour guides, etc…? What is the emphasis of your tour: riding long hours or arriving early to enjoy sightseeing and culinary delights?
Contact the Edelweiss custom tour department and let us prepare the perfect proposal for your specific tour: CUSTOMTOURS@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Karin Gritsch // Customtour Management
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SELF-GUIDED TOURS & RENTALS BE FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY-FREE! Enjoy the fascination of travelling on your own. New in 2017, we offer Edelweiss Rental and Self-Guided Tour Packages for all free-spirited souls out there! Are you one of those free-spirited souls, who cherishes independence and loves to go riding autonomously? Do you appreciate the freedom to stop anywhere you want, anytime you want, simply riding at your own pace? If so, we can rent you one of our Edelweiss bikes, and add a self-guided tour package if you like, and we encourage you to go off to explore on your own. Edelweiss headquarters is located at the heart of the Alps, in the “center of the motorcycle universe”. From there you can start an endless array of epic motorcycle journeys of unlimited fun on high Alpine roads! Trust us, there is no better place from which to start your individual motorcycle tour, as it spares you long and boring hours of driving just getting to those nice Alpine roads. Instead, spend your precious vacation time literally playing in our back yard! We can perfectly adjust our offer to meet your needs. You can simply rent one of our late model, top-serviced bikes, with pick-up and drop-off at Edelweiss headquarters, or you can add an exclusively organized self-guided tour package. You have total flexibility in times and dates, and we can even arrange a door-todoor shuttle, which brings you from your arrival airport to Edelweiss Bike Travel. Any wishes left? If you dare to explore the Alps by yourself, let us know and contact our new Edelweiss Rental department directly at: RENTALS@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CONQUER EUROPE’S NICEST ROADS WITH OUR NEW SELF-GUIDED TOURS AND BIKE RENTAL SERVICE. Tobias Wachter // Stretegic Operations Manager
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E-BICYCLE TOURS
EXPLORE THE WORLD IN A TRANQUIL WAY The trendy e-bicycle tours offer you a way to sustainably explore our world silently and eco-friendly. E-bicycle tours are “active relaxing vacations”, far off-the-beatentrack. They are all about enjoying nature’s beauty, local cuisine and unwinding in charming accommodation. With the new Edelweiss e-Bicycle Tours you can explore the world in a totally new manner. Riding on selected paths will let you discover certain regions in the purest way. Enjoy local cuisine and experience culture to its fullest; it is not at all about physical exertion. With your e-bicycle you can individually define the power level of your electric motor at any time. The e-motor of your bicycle is ready to assist at any time. If you enjoy physical activity in nature, the e-bicycle tours are made for you and your whole family. IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE AND IN THE MIDST OF LIFE The daily riding schedule leaves enough time for you to explore local sights en route. On our well-deserved breaks the tour guide will tell you all you need to know about history, geography and much more. UNWIND WHILE EXPLORING THE WORLD Our e-bicycle selected touring destinations offer a great variety: experience nature’s wonders and cultural treasures in Tuscany
or learn about excellent wine regions in Southern France. Culinary delights and fascinating culture await us in Spain. The landscape in Norway is hard to be excelled. In Austria we discover a pure nature paradise with idyllic Alpine pastures. A breath-taking scenery welcomes us in Croatia. All these regions have one thing in common: they are ideal bicycle destinations. WHERE DOES YOUR LUGGAGE GO; WHAT IF YOUR BATTERY IS DRAINED; OR IF THE WEATHER IS REALLY BAD? The very best: on these e-bicycle tours, you can of course, look forward to our well-known Edelweiss services. For instance, your luggage will be transported in our support van, which also carries drinks and snacks and spare batteries. If you do want to hop on at some point, no worries, we will bring you safely to our next hotel. In addition to ensure your safety, all our e-bicycles also come with a helmet. Are you ready to explore this new way of travelling? Then visit our website for more details.
WWW.EDELWEISSBICYCLE.COM
TRAVELLING BY BICYCLE MEANS REALLY GETTING TO KNOW FOREIGN CULTURES, WHILE INHALING THE BREATH-TAKING SCENERIES! Stephan Weckschmied // Marketing and Sales
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WORLD TOUR THE ULTIMATE RIDE
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST. WE CONQUER IT ALL. You may have read about such an adventurous journey-of-a-lifetime in a magazine, seen it on TV, or even listened to a repatriate talk about it. It can definitely be called “the ultimate adventure” and every motorcycle rider’s dream: circumnavigating our planet on a motorbike! Edelweiss offers just that with the WOLRD TOUR, which takes you around the globe! Now how is that? If you feel that is too long for a consecutive adventure, no problem. Simply choose from the seven individual sections and assemble your personal WORLD TOUR just the way you want. Seize your chance and become one of those world travellers and inspiring storytellers yourself! CARPE DIEM! SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER, AND DEFINITELY NOT NEVER. Imagine riding some of the most legendary roads this world has to offer along the Panamericana, across the historical European mainland into exotic Asian countries, on the arcane islands of the Asian Pacific or on the African continent. The WORLD TOUR, or individual sections of it, covers all you can think of: from colourful contrasts in vibrant, modern super-cities to tranquil beaches, from busy 5-lane highways to deserted dirt tracks, from parched deserts to lush tropical rainforests – simply put, on the WORLD TOUR you will discover the diversity and beauty our Earth and its cultures have to offer.
MOTORCYCLE LIFESTYLE IN ITS PURE CULTURE! VISITING FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND MEETING FOREIGN CULTURES WITH YOUR BIKE AND EDELWEISS IS SIMPLY INIMITABLE! Heiri Gallmann // World Tour Repatriate
IS THIS SOMETHING YOU REALLY WANT TO DO? Will it be fun? Yes. Will it be extraordinary and unforgettable? Yes. It will also be challenging, demanding, frustrating and strenuous – this we know since we began the WORLD TOUR program in 2011! You need to understand, that the WORLD TOUR is unlike other Edelweiss tours. It is assigned to the DISCOVERY touring category, which includes of a hint of an expeditional flair with long riding days, and sometimes technically challenging roads in various conditions. You will need physical and mental strength, be ready to leave your comfort zone and be a team-spirited person. Our most important goal on this extraordinary journey is that you all arrive safe and sound at the end of each section, with a ton of unforgettable and magic moments!
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WORLD TOUR
THE ULTIMATE RIDE
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
Discover our world either in one continuous journey or assemble your own itinerary with individual sections. Based on our vast experience of 37 years and our insights from the start of the WORLD TOUR in 2011, we have put together an agenda which contains six continents. It is the ultimate dream of every motorcycle touring enthusiast who is on the search for new adventures, unforgettable encounters, unique experiences and personal growth!
NORTH-EAST EUROPE Tallinn
MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA (1MR) 03 AUG, 2017 – 05 SEP, 2017 34 days, page 34
NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS Los Angeles
For detailed information of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, visit our website www.edelweissbike. com, browse through our last blogs and travel stories and order a free info booklet at
Riga Munich
EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Istanbul LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY (1LP) 05 NOV, 2017 – 16 DEC, 2017 04 NOV, 2018 – 15 DEC, 2018 42 days, page 148
NEW: SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
NORTH-EAST ASIA
MUNICH – ISTANBUL (1MI) 23 JUL, 2017 – 24 AUG, 2017 22 JUL, 2018 – 23 AUG, 2018 33 days, page 35
Bangkok
TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK (1TB) 24 AUG, 2017 – 04 NOV, 2017 73 days, page 186
Panama City Bogota Dar es Salaam
Bali
NEW: SOUTH-EAST ASIA SOUTH AMERICA
AFRICA
BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS (1BP) 02 JAN, 2018 – 15 MAR, 2018 73 days, page 149
Cape Town
CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM (1CD) 16 MAY, 2017 – 03 JUL, 2017 03 JUN, 2018 – 21 JUL, 2018 49 days, page 176
BANGKOK – BALI (1BB) 01 NOV, 2017 – 13 DEC, 2017 31 OCT, 2018 – 12 DEC, 2018 43 days, page 187
Punta Arenas
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EUROPE ANDORRA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GIBRALTAR GREAT BRITAIN HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MONTENEGRO NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SAN MARINO SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND
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EUROPE
CENTRAL EUROPE MYSTERY RIDE WITH THE CEO RTV – 9 days, page 40
WORLD TOUR NORTH-EAST EUROPE MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA
Germany / Austria / Hungary / Slovakia / Poland / Czech Republic / Lithuania / Latvia / Estonia / Russia 1MR – 34 days, page 34
WORLD TOUR SOUTH-EAST EUROPE MUNICH – ISTANBUL
Germany / Austria / Italy / Slovenia / Croatia / Bosnia Herzegovina / Montenegro / Albania / Greece / Turkey 1MI – 33 days, page 35
ALPS RIDING ACADEMY Italy 6AA – 7 days, page 38
ALPS AND LAKES
Austria / Germany CAL – 7 days, page 42
BEST OF EUROPE
Austria / France / Germany / Liechtenstein / Switzerland BOE – 9 days, page 44
BREWERIES AND CASTLES
Belgium / France / Germany / Luxembourg CBC – 13 days, page 46
TOURING CENTER ALPS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Switzerland ATC – 7 days, page 48
PEAKS AND PASSES
Austria / Germany / Italy / Switzerland 5AL – 8 days, page 50
ANDALUSIA RIDING ACADEMY Spain 6SA – 7 days, page 38
EDELWEISS REUNION WEEKEND Germany EBK – 3 days, page 206
HIGH ALPINE TOUR
TOURING CENTER DOLOMITES
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – EAST LOOP
GRAND ALPS TOUR
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – WEST LOOP
KINGS AND CASTLES TOUR
Austria / Italy / Switzerland 5CW – 8 days, page 55
Austria / Czech Republic / Germany / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia CKC – 15 days, page 66
THE ULTIMATE ALPS TOUR
EASTERN EUROPEAN DELIGHTS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland HAT – 8 days, page 52 Switzerland 5CE – 8 days, page 54
Switzerland CUA – 10 days, page 56
ALPS EXTREME
Austria / Italy 4AE – 8 days, page 58
MAJESTIC ALPS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland 9AS – 9 days, page 60
Austria / Italy DTC – 7 days, page 62
Austria / France / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland CGA – 15 days, page 64
Austria / Germany / Croatia / Czech Republic / Hungary / Poland / Romania / Slovakia / Slovenia 5EE – 14 days, page 68
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK
Austria / Germany / Italy / Slovenia 5EB – 10 days, page 70
VOSGES AND BLACK FOREST BY SCOOTER France / Germany 2VO – 7 days, page 72
SOUTHERN EUROPE MOTO GP MUGELLO & THE BEST OF ITALY Italy 9MU – 8 days, page 75
MOTO GP CATALUNYA AND THE PYRENEES Spain 9CP – 8 days, page 76
MOTO GP VALENCIA & THE ROUTE OF DON QUIJOTE Spain 9VA – 8 days, page 77
RIDERS PARADIS – CORSICA AND SARDINIA France / Italy 9SK – 12 days, page 78
AROUND MOUNT ETNA
Italy CSI – 7 days, page 80
TOUR OF SICILY
Italy 5SI – 7 days, page 82
ROME TO SICILY
Italy RTS – 11 days, page 84
SOUTHERN ITALY EXTREME Italy 4SI – 8 days, page 86
BACK TO THE ROOTS ABRUZZ0 AND MOLISE Italy HAM – 8 days, page 88
BACK TO THE ROOTS PIEDMONT AND LIGURIA Italy HPL – 8 days, page 90
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN SARDINIA Italy HSA – 9 days, page 92
TOUR OF TUSCANY Italy / San Marino BIT – 9 days, page 94
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN Italy 5IT – 10 days, page 96
TUSCANY BY SCOOTER Italy 2TU – 7 days, page 98
MEDITERRANEAN ALPS EXTREME France / Italy 4SA – 9 days, page 100
EURO FESTIVAL TOUR France 5EF – 10 days, page 102
ADRIATIC ROLLERCOASTER EXTREME
Austria / Bosnia-Herzegovina / Croatia / Slovenia 4SC – 8 days, page 104
CROATIA BY SCOOTER Croatia / Slovenia 2CR – 7 days, page 106
PEARLS OF THE ADRIATIC SEA
Bosnia-Herzegovina / Croatia / Montenegro CAS – 10 days, page 108
TOUR OF THE PYRENEES Andorra / France / Spain PYT – 8 days, page 110
PYRENEES EXTREME France / Spain 4PE – 9 days, page 112
ST. JAMES WAY: TAPAS, PEAKS AND TURNS France / Portugal / Spain CBS – 15 days, page 114
PUEBLOS BLANCOS
Gibraltar / Spain 5AN – 7 days, page 116
ANDALUSIA TOUR
Gibraltar / Spain ATS – 8 days, page 118
SOUTHERN SPAIN EXTREME Spain 4AN – 8 days, page 120
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOUR Portugal / Spain CCC – 11 days, page 122
TOURING CENTER TENERIFE Spain TTE – 7 days, page 124
NORTHERN EUROPE FROM PARIS TO OMAHA
ADVENTURE NORTH CAPE
HIGHLANDER TOUR
THE VIKING EXPERIENCE
IRELAND AND THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
ICELAND – FIRE AND ICE
TOURING CENTER NORWAY
ISLE OF MAN TOUR
France CPO – 12 days, page 126 Norway CVE – 7 days, page 128
Norway NTC – 7 days, page 130
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Finland / Norway ANC – 14 days, page 132 Ireland / United Kingdom CIR – 11 days, page 134
United Kingdom 3HT – 12 days, page 138 Iceland 3FI – 10 days, page 140
United Kingdom 3CT – 10 days, page 136
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FINNLAND Sankt Petersburg
Tallinn
SWEDEN
EUROPE
POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC
GERMANY
ESTONIA
SLOVAKIA Munich
LATVIA Baltic Sea
DENMARK
AUSTRIA
Riga
HUNGARY
LITHUANIA
POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC
Munich Mieming
ITALY
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
Vienna
AUSTRIA SLOVENIA
ITALY UKRAINE
Split Adriatic Sea
SLOVAKIA
ROMANIA SERBIA
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH-EAST EUROPE 1MR GERMANY / AUSTRIA / HUNGARY / SLOVAKIA / POLAND / CZECH REPUBLIC / LITHUANIA / LATVIA / ESTONIA / RUSSIA
Black Sea
NEW
RIDING HRS/DAY
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
NEW SECTION SOUTH-EAST EUROPE 1MI GERMANY / AUSTRIA / ITALY / SLOVENIA / CROATIA / BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA / MONTENEGRO / ALBANIA / GREECE / TURKEY
We have made you curious to find out more about this World Tour? Just contact us via email or visit our homepage: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Istanbul
Meteora
Aegean Sea
GREECE
TURKEY
AT A GLANCE MUNICH – ISTANBUL (1MI) Duration: 33 days Distance: appr. 3.000 miles** Tour dates: 23 JUL – 24 AUG 2017 Scouting* 22 JUL – 23 AUG 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING This leg of the Edelweiss World Tour takes you to undiscovered areas of Europe’s East and North and into fabled Russia. We start in Munich and begin our adventure with some mountain passes before our route takes us into the Balkans. Along the way we will have plenty of opportunities to try regional wine, in the wine-growing district of Austria’s Wachau or have some delicious Goulash in Budapest. We will encounter countless curves and yet few other motorcycle riders, when we find our way through the Carpathian Mountains to arrive in Krakow, Poland. The historically significant Ausschwitz is not too far from there. We travel further to Prague, to unwind and relax and enjoy an original Czech Pilsner beer. The winding heights of the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) will make our biker hearts beat faster, before riding to picturesque and vibrating Dresden and Berlin. From here our journey takes us to the Baltic Sea shoreline, through the Masurian Lakelands with its quaint scenery. We will discover the unique Baltic cities, the highlight being St. Petersburg in the far North, distinguished heritage and the famous Cathrine’s Palace. Moscow is incomparable to anything else: the traffic is a challenge and the people enchanting. From Moscow our adventure takes us westbound through the Russian Taiga back to the Baltic Ocean where we arrive in Riga. Discover together with us this uniquely unspoiled, primary part of our Earth and experience cultural and scenic beauty on this leg of our World Tour.
MACEDONIA
Mediterranean Sea
MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA (1MR) Duration: 34 days Distance: appr. 3.700 miles**
DIFFICULTY
Black Sea
Thessaloniki
Ionian Sea
AT A GLANCE Tour dates: 03 AUG – 05 SEP 2017
BULGARIA Tirana
Tyrrhenian Sea
MOLDOVA
HUNGARY
SERBIA
Dubrovnik
MONTENEGRO ALBANIA
Budapest
CROATIA
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Pula
Berlin
Kraków
ROMANIA
CROATIA
RUSSIA BELARUS
Praha
MOLDOVA
SLOVENIA
Moscow
Vilnius
GERMANY
UKRAINE
Seize this unique chance and explore with us on our first Scouting Tour in 2017 for our new section of the Worldtour. Discover together with our tour guides, unknown motorcycle destinations along the way from vibrating Munich to colourful Istanbul. We are on the search for the best roads that lead us to the centre of the legendary Byzantium. On our scouting tour in 2017 we anticipate to explore some of the following waypoints: light traffic routes in the Eastern Alps, the Istrian peninsula, coastal roads along quaint islands of the Mediterranean Sea, the fabled Magistrale, Mostar, the modern city of Dubrovnik, Tirana, and the norther parts of Greece including Meteora and Thessaloniki, the Sea of Marmara until we finally reach our destination Istanbul. Despite the unknown adventures of this scouting tour one thing is for sure: it will be a unique adventure which gives you the exclusive opportunity to really explore this amazing area of our world!
ADVENTURE, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, MAGICAL SCENERY, FRIENDS FOR LIFE AND A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUN Claudia Wenhart // World Tour Repatriate and Tour Guide
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** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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NORWAY
PARTNER
TOURATECH
TEXTILE RIDING SUIT TOURATECH COMPAÑERO WORLD2 The unique 3-in-1 concept of the Compañero World2 by Touratech ensures optimum comfort on weekend trips, on hard desert trips or even in the constant rain at the North Cape. The basic principle of the Compañero World2 is so simple that you might wonder why such a touring suit hasn’t been introduced before 2010. Because in fact the development team of experts from Touratech and the clothing manufacturer Stadler just put the layered structure of functional motorcycle clothing into the right order. THE 3-IN-1-PINCIPLE With the Compañero World2, you are wearing the waterproof components (»All Weather Add«) only in bad weather as an outer layer over the airy inner suit (»Summer«). As a result of this, the »fair weather suit« which is fully equipped with protectors of the highest protection class, will always remain dry. The damp feeling the users of riding suits with inner membrane know very well, is completely unfamiliar to the users of the Compañero World2. In addition, you can wear the All Weather Add as an outdoor jacket. HIGH-CLASS TEXTILE MATERIALS The multiple functions of the Compañero World2 require the use of state-of-the-art textile materials. The base material is the tear- and abrasion-resistant Cordura 500; laminations are made of the even stronger Cordura 2000. The large-meshed Cordura Air provides the effective air flow of the summer suit. The waterproofness of the All Weather Add is guaranteed by the Gore-Tex three-layer laminate and the YKK Aquaseal zippers. HIGHEST PRACTICABILITY Whatever the weather – the Compañero World2 impresses with its highest practicability. From the anatomic cut via the effective aeration, the placement of pockets and the ease of use of the sturdy zips up to the comfortable putting on of the All Weather Add, the riding suit shows that the input from experiences of thousands of touring kilometres had been consistently implemented.
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SEE THE WORLD WITH YOUR OWN EYES, communicate with the people you meet on the road, share your experiences with like-minded persons – these are the central values we at Touratach associate with motorcycle travelling. Therefore, we’re glad to be able to equip the Edelweiss motorbikes with our accessories. With the reliability of our parts we would like to contribute to the success of their worldwide tours. And, of course, the feedback from Edelweiss customers and tour guides will be a valuable input for the continuous further development of our products. HERBERT SCHWARZ CEO TOURATECH AG
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM There is a lot of know-how and travel expertise in the transportation system of the All Weather Add. If the waterproof layer is not required, it can be stored in the backpack attached to the summer jacket by a zip. The integrated carrying straps and its expandability allow additional luggage. ONE FOR ALL The Compañero World2 is available in black-grey-yellow as well as in all black. The extensive offer of sizes also comprises the long and short versions for women and men.
INFORMATION AT COMPANERO.TOURATECH.DE
SOS-KINDERDORF
A FRIENDLY MIRACLE It all started with a basic idea: a loving home for every child. Deeply touched by the destiny of children orphaned by the war, Hermann Gmeiner established a vision: children need a family, protection and loving care. With merely 500 Austrian Schilling in his pockets he slowly started to turn his idea into reality. Thanks to the commitment of many passionate, caring and warm-hearted people the first house of the SOS Children’s Village in the Austrian town of Imst was opened in 1949. Especially the desire to make a small contribution to gradually realize a comprehensive vision fueled the people’s willingness to help. Nowadays SOS Children’s Villages can be found all over the world. Austrian sponsors support the international work of SOS Children’s Villages through 15.000 sponsorships for children in need. “I would like to see all the conflicts, which not only disadvantage but also harm children, finally come to an end “ – considering the current refugee crisis, this iconic quote of Hermann Gmeiner appears to be more relevant and up to date than ever before. SOS Children’s Villages did not hesitate to provide adequate care facilities for unaccom-panied child refugees. Only in Austria SOS Children’s Villages by now has provided space for 300 unaccompanied child refugees. Those facilities are not only places to live for the young refugees, but also serve as spaces for both integration and education. SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES – AN IDEA BECOMES A GLOBAL CONCEPT Hermann Gmeiner’s idea has been adapted to the present age. Especially in non-European countries poverty is one of the main reasons why children often cannot grow up in family environments. The approaches to tackle this issue are diverse: often those approaches involve financial aid for the families. Sometimes, however, the only solution still is to take care of the children through direct action. SOS families provide stable, secure and loving care in a family setting. Last year SOS Children’s Villages supported about 250.000 children across the globe. 80.000 children currently grow up in SOS families and SOS living communities. SOS Children’s Villages enables over 200.000 children and adults access to education. In 2015 roughly one million people made use of medical help provided in SOS medical care units. Almost the same amount of people benefited from SOS Children Village’s involvement in the context of emergency relief programs (e.g. earthquake in Nepal). It still appears to be adequate to quote Albert Schweizer, wo described Hermann Gmeiner’s achievement as “the friendliest miracle of the post-war era”. Every child deserves a loving home. This rationale always applies.
EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL AND SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES DISCOVER OUR EARTH – DISCOVER OUR SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES For ten years now we have had Edelweiss Bike Travel as a close companion by our side. When they visit SOS Children’s Villages in Europe, Africa, South- and Central-America and Asia, their cool and modern bikes always make the children’s hearts leap for joy. Both sides, travellers and children, benefit from those encounters. It is a mutual interchange of cultures on eye level. In the course of the “discover our earth” expedition, Edelweiss Bike Travel and the participants of their expeditions frequently support SOS Children’s Villages they visit en route also financially through substantial donations. Some even sponsor children. Therefore we would like to say thank you. Also we would like to invite bike travellers to continue visiting SOS Children’s Villages en route. MICHAELA SCHALK PRIVATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES WWW.SOS-KINDERDORF.AT
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BECOME A BETTER AND SAFE RIDER
EUROPE
“After this extensive clinic you will look forward to every narrow and twisty pass road, and will enjoy it to the utmost. Edelweiss‘ Riding Academy instructors have hundreds of riding day experience in the mountains, by all weather conditions, in sunshine, heavy rain and sometimes even snowstorms. At this training you can bring your partner along! While you hone your abilities, your partner can enjoy the services of the 4-star hotel and the stunning landscape.” PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: # Certified BMW Off-Road Instructor # Austrian Automobile Club Motorcycle Instructor and Safety Trainer # 10 years of experience in Moto Cross racing and participation in the 250cc world championship # Road Racing experience at the legendary Isle of Man # And most important: more than 2,000 riding days on Edelweiss Bike Travel tours
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Christian Preining // Edelweiss Riding Academy Chief Instructor
ALPS RIDING ACADEMY ANDALUSIA RIDING ACADEMY
TRAINING
6AA
EDELWEISS TOURS
6SA
ITALY / SPAIN
from $ 2.880 The European mountain roads – you may have heard of them, seen pictures or have been here before. They are outstanding in their natural beauty and the mostly unspoilt connected network of countless dream roads. This region truly is “a riders’ paradise”; attracting bikers from all over! Yet, the beauty of it may soon change into challenge, especially for those riders who ride such mountainous terrain for the very first time and are confronted with unfamiliar local traffic rules. Switch-back turns, hairpins, narrow single lane roads – they are all great fun, if only you know how to safely ride them. Listening to our guests, we realized that many of our customers would appreciate an opportunity to ride in this unique surrounding while enhancing their riding skills at the same time. For this reason we have set up a number of 5 day training courses to assist riders at any skill level make their next motorcycle tour a relaxed one by taking the edge off the challenge. In the Alps or the Andalusian mountains, our RIDING ACADEMY does just that! We teach you about the most appropriate riding techniques; how to find a safe and fluid line, tailored to a challenging riding environment. At the end of the week you should feel more comfortable on your bike and look forward to the next challenging roads. DID YOU EVER ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What are the advantages and disadvantages of various cornering styles? What is the best cornering style for hairpins? Which style is most suitable for fast corners? What is a good line in blind corners? Which line in tight hairpins or narrow turns? How to make sure not to run wide? How to deal with decreasing radius curves? How to brake in curves? How do I brake downhill, in the rain, or on slippery asphalt? How to deal with narrow, curvy, unlit tunnels? After having completed the Riding Academy you will know how to answer the above questions!
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THIS IS HOW IT WORKS: 7 DAYS VACATION / 5 DAYS TRAINING
TOUR DATES ALPS (6AA) START/END: BOLZANO/COLLALBO 14 MAY – 20 MAY 21 MAY – 27 MAY 04 JUN – 10 JUN 25 JUN – 01 JUL 16 JUL – 22 JUL 23 JUL – 29 JUL 27 AUG – 02 SEP 17 SEP – 23 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
13 MAY – 19 MAY 20 MAY – 26 MAY 03 JUN – 09 JUN 24 JUN – 30 JUN 15 JUL – 21 JUL 22 JUL – 28 JUL 26 AUG – 01 SEP 16 SEP – 22 SEP
2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
01 APR – 07 APR 2017 08 APR – 14 APR 2017 15 APR – 21 APR 2017 31 MAR – 06 APR 2018 07 APR – 13 APR 2018 14 APR – 20 APR 2018
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We will start by practicing basic riding skills at low speeds, challenging balance and coordination, in a closed environment. Once on the ride, we will frequently change positions within the group. We will take day trips from our hotel, in addition to doing a two day excursion to further extend the variety of our road selections. The tour layout offers the very best variety of challenging tarmac, except for long straights. The different characteristics of the mountain roads along that extended training ride will enable you to thoroughly investigate the strengths of various riding techniques. Extremely technical mountain pass roads with tight switchbacks will favour an approach quite different from that required by sweeping curves.
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 0
Cat.
ANDALUSIA (6SA) START/END: ALMÉRIA
ONLINE BOOKING
Number of riders per class: min.: 3 / max.: 6
Motorcycle Price for rider on own motorcycle, sharing room
USD 2.880
Surcharge rental bike
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
+ USD 460
2
BMW F 700 GS
+ USD 580
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
+ USD 700
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
+ USD 840
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
+ USD 1.020
OPTIONAL +
Single room supplement
+ USD 140
+
Price for passenger, sharing room
+ USD 1.200
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; breakfast every day; all dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle (no van on tour, luggage has to be packed on motorcycle for the two day excursion). SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: all services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability
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LITTLE, ANONYMOUS HINTS FROM OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
EUROPE
„ Food is very important. During the day as well as in the evenings. Nothing too fancy but good quality, local specialties in a pleasant ambience.“ „ Unkown, hidden Highlights.“ „ This vacation does not only include motorcycling. The journey needs to appeal to all our senses.“ „ If we are on the bike, the roads need to be awesome, with as many turns as possible, and most importantly off-the-beaten track.“ „ Frequent Espresso stops, are a must.“ „ No early bird, but also not the first to go to bed at night.“ „ Rainer appreciates a fine glass of regional wine in the evenings.“
MYSTERY RIDE WITH THE CEO
RTV
CLASSIC ROYAL EDELWEISS TOURS
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.700 DEAR EDELWEISS FAMILY MEMBERS, For 2017 I, Rainer Buck, have a special agenda: seize the chance and explore a unique part of our planet with me on our “Mystery Tour” The idea was born several years ago to show our appreciation towards our great office team and the loyal tour guides. Since then I plan and organize such a mystery tour for them once a year. On these trips I aim to surprise our travel experienced team members. Believe me that is not an easy task, especially since they are so inquisitive and nosy. I want to re-emphasise the beauty of exploring our planet on two wheels, and have everyone be part of it. Travelling by motorcycle truly is the way to go: you experience your surrounding in a unique way, feel the nature and get to know the local people more easily. But you know all that. The Edelweiss team really enjoy these mystery tours, so I decided it is time to take you on such a ride filled with surprises. Can you imagine to book a tour not knowing exactly where we will be going, do you dare to trust us? Are you ready to experience something new and exciting every day, learn new things, meet new people, share your excitement and anticipation with the fellow group members? Are you ready to do a trip that will be different to any other Edelweiss tours you may have been on? Are you ready to leave behind your duties, stress and work and simply enjoy being in the here and now?
AT A GLANCE
TOUR DATES: 17 JUN – 25 JUN 2017 DURATION: 9 days in total; 7 mystery riding days START/FINISH: Seefelder Plateau NEAREST AIRPORT: Innsbruck or Munich HOTELS: not the worst, but special LUGGAGE VAN: of course WHERE WE WILL BE GOING TO: that is a surprise!
WHO SHOULD COME ON THIS TOUR? Experienced riders; two-up most welcome; those who appreciate life and value the little treats life has to offer.
WHERE TO GO? TOP SECRET! RAINER = CURVY ROADS, BEST FOOD, SELECTED WINE, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, HIDDEN TREASURES. WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED? Ursula Peter // Tour Guide
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.700
USD 5.020
USD 5.760
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.780
USD 5.180
USD 5.920
Yes? Well, then I invite you to join me on this “Mystery Tour 2017”. Our theme will be „life is beautiful“, enjoy every moment to the fullest! I look forward to riding with you.
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.870
USD 5.350
USD 6.090
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.970
USD 5.560
USD 6.300
Yours, Rainer
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.100
USD 5.810
USD 6.550
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL
USD 5.220
USD 6.060
USD 6.800
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INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnight stays including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Rental bike including unlimited mileage, motorcycle insurance, Tour guide on a motorcycle, support van for luggage transportation and much more.; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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C ZE C H REP UBL IC
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMAN Y
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Erding Salzburg [ca. 95 mi] Salzburg Gmunden [ca. 80 mi] Gmunden Kaprun [ca. 140 mi] Kaprun [ca. 125 mi] Kaprun Erding [ca. 135 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
München
Erding
Chiemsee Eagles Nest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ALPS AND LAKES
CAL
EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY
Großvenediger
The Alps and Lakes motorcycle tour takes you through a beautiful part of European motorcycle paradise; the Alps. The contrast between the beautiful lakes in Southern Germany and Austria and the towering mountains that reach up to more than 10,000 ft. is nothing less than breathtaking. This area is the famous background for the movie ”Sound of Music”. This vacation offers a little bit of everything: beautiful and relaxing rides through the valleys; some mountain roads and passes; and great vistas and sights, including King Ludwig‘s palace, Herrenchiemsee, and the historic city of Salzburg. The tour consists of five riding days, one of them is a rest day – which means that you stay two nights at the same hotel. This is a great opportunity to explore a little bit more, ride around the countryside, walk through town, meet the locals and sample some of the local food. The tour will take you through Germany and Austria, and on the rest day you can even add Italy to your list if you are so inclined.
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THROUGH THE ALPINE WONDERLAND OF AUSTRIA AND SOUTHERN GERMANY – THE ALPS AND LAKES MOTORCYCLE TOUR!
SIGHTSEEING
AUS T R I A
Lienz
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Castle Herrenchiemsee, Salzburg, Lake District, Hoher Dachstein, Eagle‘s Nest, Grossglockner, Schladming Tauern, German Alpine Road
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.170
RIDING HRS/DAY
Bad Ischl
Kaprun
ITALY
DIFFICULTY
Hallein
Alps
Grossglockner
CLASSIC
Gmunden
Salzburg
15 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 04 JUN – 10 JUN 2017 11 SEP – 17 SEP 2017 09 OCT – 15 OCT 2017 14 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 03 JUN – 09 JUN 2018 10 SEP – 16 SEP 2018 08 OCT – 14 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.170
USD 3.400
USD 3.600
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.230
USD 3.520
USD 3.720
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Ducati Monster 821 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 3.290
USD 3.640
USD 3.840
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.360
USD 3.780
USD 3.980
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 3.450
USD 3.960
USD 4.160
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 3.540
USD 4.140
USD 4.340
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 1 picnic/lunch; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Heidelberg
Erding Rothenburg o.d. Tauber [ca. 170 mi] Rothenburg o.d. Tauber Heidelberg [ca. 115 mi] Heidelberg Ribeauvillé [ca. 165 mi] Ribeauvillé [ca. 100 mi] Ribeauvillé Schaffhausen [ca. 115 mi] Schaffhausen Warth [ca. 105 mi] Warth Erding [ca. 145 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
GERMANY
Odenwald
Rothenburg Altmühltal
FRAN C E
Ribeauvillé
Munich
Munich
Black Forest
Vosges
Erding
Lake Constance Basel Schaffhausen Zurich
SWIT ZE RLAND
Warth
Innsb ruck
AUSTRIA
Säntis
LIE CHTE NSTE IN ITALY
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
BEST OF EUROPE
BOE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / FRANCE / GERMANY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.100 We call this beautiful tour the “Best of Europe” because it introduces you to everything you would expect to see in the Old World. Timber-framed houses, imposing castles, narrow roads through dense forests, age-old towns and villages, cuckoo clocks and waitresses in traditional outfits, cows with bells around their necks, and much more. We start in Munich and head north, surrounded by impossibly green countryside. Rothenburg is Germany’s best preserved medieval town, even our hotel is hundreds of years old. Heidelberg features the world’s longest pedestrianized street and a very lively pub scene. For our rest day we go to France, to the Alsace region. You can spend the day wandering around the cobblestoned streets of our overnight town or join us for an amazing ride on roads that were obviously created by riders, for riders. Through the Black Forest we head to Switzerland. With the snow-covered peaks of the Alps as a backdrop we cruise across this beautiful country until we reach Austria, where narrow roads and numerous switchbacks show you how much fun it is to ride the Alps. It’s addictive!
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THIS MOTORCYCLE TOUR GIVES AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO WHAT RIDING IN EUROPE IS ALL ABOUT.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Munich, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, King Ludwig’s Castle, Black Forest, Alsace, Odenwald, Altmuehl-Valley
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 04 MAY – 12 MAY 2017 15 JUN – 23 JUN 2017 06 JUL – 14 JUL 2017 26 JUL – 03 AUG 2017 29 SEP – 07 OCT 2017 03 MAY – 11 MAY 2018 14 JUN – 22 JUN 2018 05 JUL – 13 JUL 2018 25 JUL – 02 AUG 2018 28 SEP – 06 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.100
USD 4.420
USD 4.790
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.180
USD 4.580
USD 4.950
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.270
USD 4.750
USD 5.120
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Softail Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.370
USD 4.960
USD 5.330
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 4.500
USD 5.210
USD 5.580
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 4.620
USD 5.460
USD 5.830
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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NETHERLANDS
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GE R MAN Y
Arrival in Frankfurt / Mainz
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Mainz Rothenburg o.d. Tauber [ca. 170 mi] Rothenburg o.d. Tauber Ehingen [ca. 135 mi] Ehingen Rothaus [ca. 110 mi] Rothaus [ca. 110 mi] Rothaus Nancy [ca. 180 mi] Nancy Reims [ca. 175 mi] Reims [ca. 115 mi] Reims Dinant [ca. 160 mi] Dinant Erpeldange [ca. 115 mi] Erpeldange Cochem [ca. 150 mi] Cochem Mainz [ca. 115 mi] Departure von Frankfurt / Mainz
BELGIU M
Frankfurt Cochem
Dinant
Ardennes Mountains
Moselle Wine Region
Mainz
Erpeldange Reims
Verdun
LUXEMBOURG Nancy
Rothenburg Alsace
Black Forest
FRANC E
Rothaus
Ehingen Lake Constance
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
BREWERIES AND CASTLES
CBC
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
BELGIUM / FRANCE / GERMANY / LUXEMBOURG
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.270 Belgium, France and Germany feature some of the world‘s most celebrated beers and wines. And some of the most stunning castles and palaces. From Mainz we head southeast towards Rothenburg, as no beer tour would be complete without Bavaria. But of course Germany’s best preserved medieval town has more to offer than just beer. The next day takes us to Ehingen, a small town just east of the Black Forest. Rothaus, on the other side, is right in the middle of it, so our rest day is a great day of riding! And there is a brewery right next to our hotel. Coincidence? We think not. New day, new ride, vineyards line the roadside as we cross into France. After a night in Nancy we continue to Reims in order to trace the origins of Champagne and visit the impressive cathedral, while the Belgian city of Dinant has some original Trappist beer on offer. Twisty roads through the Ardennes Mountains take us to Erpeldange in Luxembourg, a tiny country full of scenery, castles and beer. The German Eifel region features some great roads, and after a night in Cochem, we follow the Mosel and the Rhine back to Mainz.
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CASTLES AND FORTRESSES, BEER, WINE AND CHAMPAGNE: DISCOVER THE HEART OF WESTERN EUROPE!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
L I E C HT E NS T E I N
AU ST RIA
S WI T ZE R L AN D
Lake Geneva
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Odenwald, Rothenburg, Black Forest, Alsace, Verdun, Ardennes, Luxembourg, Moselle Valley, Loreley
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TOUR DATES 15 AUG – 27 AUG 2017 14 AUG – 26 AUG 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.270
USD 5.790
USD 6.190
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.410
USD 6.060
USD 6.460
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.550
USD 6.340
USD 6.740
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.720
USD 6.690
USD 7.090
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.920
USD 7.090
USD 7.490
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.130
USD 7.500
USD 7.900
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Seefeld to King Ludwig’s Castles [ca. 125 mi] Day 3 Seefeld to Kühtai [ca. 65 mi] Day 4 Seefeld to Stelvio Pass or Müstair [ca. 250 mi] Day 5 Seefeld to Timmelsjoch [ca. 140 mi] Day 6 Seefeld to Ziller Valley [ca. 145 mi] Day 7 Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Alps
King Ludwig's Castle Kochel
GERMANY
Lake Achen Seefeld Innsbruck
Timmelsjoch
AUSTRIA
Sterzing Dolomites
SWITZERLAND Stelvio Pass
ITALY
TOURING CENTER ALPS AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
ATC
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.930 Being on tour is great. Packing your bag each day is not that great, finding the next hotel can be a challenge, and the fact that you have to ride almost every day, no matter what the conditions are, makes people nervous sometimes.Our Touring Centers offer you five beautiful day trips from one home base, a very comfortable hotel, located smack in the middle of one of Europe’s best motorcycling areas, in this case the Austrian Alps. Every day you have the choice: follow your guide on one of those loops, go on your own ride or do something entirely different. Play a round of golf, go to the pool or treat yourself to the spa, do some shopping, sightseeing, hiking, or all of the above. Bring your family, even if they don’t ride. While you’re out enjoying the Alpine twisties they can take advantage of the hotel and the surrounding attractions. The loops include some of the top riding highlights in the Alps, including the famous Passo dello Stelvio, the Queen of Alpine Roads, but we’ve got some hidden jewels in stock for you as well. Enjoy a great motorcycle tour in the Alps – without the drawbacks.
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OUR AUSTRIAN ALPS TOURING CENTER IS A HASSLE-FREE MOTORCYCLE TOUR. BRING YOUR FAMILY!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Passo di Monte Giovo (Jaufen pass), Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Silvretta High Alpine Road, King Ludwig’s Castle, Fuorn Pass, Timmelsjoch
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 28 MAY – 03 JUN 11 JUN – 17 JUN 02 JUL – 08 JUL 06 AUG – 12 AUG 10 SEP – 16 SEP 24 SEP – 30 SEP 27 MAY – 02 JUN 10 JUN – 16 JUN 01 JUL – 07 JUL 05 AUG – 11 AUG 09 SEP – 15 SEP 23 SEP – 29 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
USD 3.320
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.990
USD 3.280
USD 3.440
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 3.050
USD 3.400
USD 3.560
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.120
USD 3.540
USD 3.700
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.180
USD 3.780
USD 4.030
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable, small hotel in the midst of the mountains with all amenities) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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GERMANY
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Zillertaler Alps Innsbruck
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Seefeld Kals [ca. 140 mi] Day 3 Kals Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 140 mi] Day 4 Collalbo (Klobenstein) Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) [ca. 130 mi] Day 5 Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) [ca. 90 mi] Day 6 Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) Livigno [ca. 165 mi] Day 7 Livigno Seefeld [ca. 170 mi] Day 8 Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
AUSTRIA
Seefeld Stubaier Alps
Krimml Waterfalls
Kals
Ötztaler Alps
SWITZERLAND
Großglockner
Dolomites
Collalbo
Livigno
Bolzano
Brenta
ITALY Lago Di Garda
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Lake Garda
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
PEAKS AND PASSES
5AL
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.370 We start our tour with a short stint to Bavaria, on roads that seem to be made for our Harley-Davidsons: not too much traffic, sweeping turns and incredible scenery. After a cool night at the bottom of Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, we get ready to enter the heart of the Alps. In the Dolomites we treat ourselves to pass after pass, ride curve after curve, it’s heaven. By the time we reach Italy, after all those corners, we definitely deserve a big plate of pasta and one or two glasses of Italian wine! Once we reach the Lago di Garda, you can finally relax for a full day, if you want. You can sleep in, take a swim in the lake, go shopping, rent a bicycle or go windsurfing. You can also ride on the rest day, of course. New day, new pass: the Alps’ third highest mountain pass, the famous Stelvio, is on our schedule. We have some lower passes for you if you don’t need the extra challenge, with the same destination: Livigno, Ia lovely little ski resort high up in the Italian Alps, just short of the border to Switzerland. From here we return to Seefeld, on some more stunning roads!
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THE ALPS, A TRUE MOTORCYCLE PARADISE, ARE HOME TO GREAT ROADS AND BREATHTAKING SCENERY.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Krimml Waterfalls, Grossglockner, Dolomites, Trento, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Livigno
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 24 JUN 18 JUL 23 JUN 17 JUL
– 01 JUL – 25 JUL – 30 JUN – 24 JUL
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.370
USD 4.840
USD 5.210
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.420
USD 4.940
USD 5.310
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.480
USD 5.050
USD 5.420
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY Day 1
Erding
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Erding Lienz [ca. 145 mi] Lienz Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 125 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 85 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Pontresina [ca. 110 mi] Pontresina Warth [ca. 130 mi] Warth Erding [ca. 150 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chiemsee
GERMANY King Ludwig's Castle
Lake Constance
Kitzbühel
LIECHTENSTEIN Vaduz
AUSTRIA
Warth
Grossglockner
Alps Meran
SWITZERLAND
Lienz
Pon tre sin a
EUROPE
Munich
Stelvio Pass
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Collalbo
Dolomites Lake Como
ITALY Lake Garda
HIGH ALPINE TOUR
HAT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.630 If you’re looking for a one week getaway to the most demanding roads in the Alps, this motorcycle tour is made for you! Experience the excitement of serpentine roads, mammoth mountains, and picturesque alpine villages.The first day of our tour takes us from Munich to the Grossglockner Pass for our first switchbacks. Imagine jagged rock formations, soaring to the sky, framed by curvy, well maintained roads. On the second day we ride the Dolomites, a region in the Italian Alps, noted for its spectacular scenery. During our rest day in Bolzano you have the chance to see even more of that. Then we get to the Alps’ most famous road: Stelvio Pass, with a total of 87 switchbacks! An absolute must und unforgettable! Sweeping through Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria, the next day’s ride will thrill you with its spectacular views and a fabulous Edelweiss picnic, served in a beautiful area surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Alps. On our last riding day we visit Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig of Bavaria. This week will pass quickly, but the memories will last a lifetime!
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CURVY MOUNTAIN ROADS ABOUND ON THIS STUNNING TOUR OF THE ALPS. DON’T MISS IT!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
ONLINE BOOKING
Munich, King Ludwig’s Castle, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner, Optional day trip to Venice on the rest day
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 25 MAY – 01 JUN 2017 25 JUN – 02 JUL 2017 16 JUL – 23 JUL 2017 05 AUG – 12 AUG 2017 02 SEP – 09 SEP 2017 20 SEP – 27 SEP 2017 24 MAY – 31 MAY 2018 24 JUN – 01 JUL 2018 15 JUL – 22 JUL 2018 04 AUG – 11 AUG 2018 01 SEP – 08 SEP 2018 19 SEP – 26 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.630
USD 3.900
USD 4.120
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.700
USD 4.040
USD 4.260
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.780
USD 4.190
USD 4.410
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.870
USD 4.370
USD 4.590
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.970
USD 4.580
USD 4.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Zurich Appenzell Appenzell St. Moritz St. Moritz St. Moritz Andermatt Andermatt Andermatt Zurich Departure from Zurich
GERMANY Lake Constanze
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Zürich
Appenzell
AUSTRIA LIECHTENSTEIN
SWITZERLAND
FRANCE
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
GERMANY
ITINERARY Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Zurich Andermatt Andermatt Zermatt Zermatt Martigny Martigny Neuenburg Neuenburg Thun Thun Zurich Departure from Zurich
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
Alps Alps
Andermatt St. Moritz
Lake Geneva
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Lake Constanze Zürich
SWITZERLAND Neuchâtel
FRANCE
Alps
Thun Alps
Lake Geneva
Matterhorn Martigny
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Zermatt
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
ITALY
Matterhorn
ITALY
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – EAST LOOP
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
5CE
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – WEST LOOP
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES
SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION
DIFFICULTY
09 JUL 20 AUG 08 JUL 19 AUG
from $ 4.970,-
– 16 JUL – 27 AUG – 15 JUL – 26 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
Cat.
EDELWEISS TOURS
5CW
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES
SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION
DIFFICULTY
02 JUL 13 AUG 01 JUL 12 AUG
from $ 4.970,-
– 09 JUL – 20 AUG – 08 JUL – 19 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
It still is a secret tip of connoisseurs, but it is named alongside the legendary Route 66, the Great Ocean Road and the South African Garden Route. We are talking about the Grand Tour of Switzerland! Because the country is so diverse in its natural beauty and cultural sights, you can either choose to participate in the West Loop or the East Loop or combine the two. Either way, seize the chance and ride along the Grand Tour of Switzerland. The West Loop takes you from the vibrating city of Zurich to the picturesque West and South of this amazing country. We will cover the Swiss Alps and even get a glimpse of the Swiss Matterhorn. Along the way we literally cruise along deep-blue tranquil and palm-lines lakes to the highest mountain passes. The Grand Tour of Switzerland is predestined to be explored on a HarleyDavidson®, so this is that we will do. And each morning another day full of fun and adventure awaits us on this uniquely set up route. The theme of this tour: simply enjoy life and ride along!
You have ridden the legendary Rout 66, the famous Great Ocean Road and the stunning South African Garden Route? Well, then it’s time you discover the Grand Tour of Switzerland with us! It is your choice, you can either do the East Loop, the West Loop or combine both tours one after the other. The East Loop of the Grand Tour of Switzerland unites it all: the diverse beauty of the Swiss Alps and the tranquil rolling hills of the Appenzell canton. We will travel alongside palm-lined lakes and twisty mountain roads to well-known Andermatt, the luxurious St. Moritz, and the modern and vibrating city of Zurich. En route we will discover how the holes get in the cheese and why the Swiss say they have the best chocolate in the world. We may try some traditional Rösti, some Raclette cheese or Fondue. And the very best: we will conquer the Grand Tour of Switzerland on a legendary Harley-Davidson® bike. On some days we will simple cruise along the picturesque landscape, and others we will enjoy ourselves to the fullest on the tight and twisty mountain roads. Can life be any better than this?
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD
CLASSIC
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.970
USD 5.440
USD 6.360
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.970
USD 5.440
USD 6.360
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
6
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
6
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.080
USD 5.650
USD 6.570
®
®
USD 5.080
USD 5.650
USD 6.570
INCLUDED SERVICES: Alle overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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®
®
INCLUDED SERVICES: Alle overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY Lake Constance
Arrival in Innsbruck / Mieming
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Mieming Pontresina [ca. 195 mi] Pontresina Brunnen [ca. 220 mi] Brunnen Zermatt [ca. 155 mi] Zermatt Lugano [ca. 140 mi] Lugano Val di Sole [ca. 160 mi] Val di Sole Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 150 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 230 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Mieming [ca. 140 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Mieming
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mieming
LIECHTENSTEIN
Alps
Brunnen
Innsbruck
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND Pontresina Stelvio Pass
Rhone Glacier
Lake Maggiore Matterhorn
Dolomites
Lake Como
Zermatt
Collalbo
Val Di Sole
Lugano
Lake Garda
ITALY
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Lake Garda ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
THE ULTIMATE ALPS TOUR
CUA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.140 If there is a place on earth that‘s made for the eye, the camera and our bikes, it is surely the Alps. We have chosen the very best of those roads and selected the choicest hotels. We know this region very well, it is our home, and we offer it to you. We’ll pick up the motorcycles in the Edelweiss hometown of Mieming and enjoy the first challenging mountain passes on our way to Pontresina, Switzerland. From there we explore more of the wonderful roads the Swiss Alps have to offer until we reach Brunnen. The road to Brunnen is pure color drama, and the town, with its view of Vierwaldstättersee, is the climactic encore of that drama. The next day we’re off to Zermatt, where you can watch in awe as the setting sun colors the snow-covered Matterhorn a deep crimson. Weather permitting, of course. And yet, Lugano, in Italy, is even more spectacular, so that’s where we’ll go next. Then we head to the Val di Sole and on to Klobenstein/Bolzano, through the Dolomites, mind-boggling in their beauty. If you could take only one motorcycle trip in Europe in your life, this is the one we would suggest.
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ENJOY THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES, AND THE MANY PASSES OF THE ALPS.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Gacher Blick, Reschen Pass, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Lugano, Matterhorn, Lake Maggiore, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Dolomites
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 JUN 13 JUL 04 AUG 19 SEP 08 JUN 12 JUL 03 AUG 18 SEP
– 18 JUN – 22 JUL – 13 AUG – 28 SEP – 17 JUN – 21 JUL – 12 AUG – 27 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.140
USD 4.500
USD 4.870
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.240
USD 4.690
USD 5.060
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.330
USD 4.880
USD 5.250
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.540
USD 5.290
USD 5.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.760
USD 5.730
USD 6.100
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with a special alpine touch) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Mieming
Day 2 Mieming Fiss [ca. 145 mi] Day 3 Fiss Val Venosta (Vinschgau valley) [ca. 155 mi] Day 4 Val Venosta (Vinschgau valley) Levico Terme [ca. 175 mi] Day 5 Levico Terme [ca. 165 mi] Day 6 Levico Terme Dobbiaco (Toblach) [ca. 175 mi] Day 7 Dobbiaco (Toblach) Mieming [ca. 200 mi] Day 8 Departure from Innsbruck / Mieming
Innsbruck Alps
AUSTRIA
Mieming Timmelsjoch
Fiss
Kaunertal
SWITZERLAND The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Meran Stelvio Pass
Dobbiaco
Val Venosta Lake Molveno
Monte Bondone
Dolomites
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Levico Terme
ITALY ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
ALPS EXTREME
4AE
RIDE4FUN CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / ITALY
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.510 We start this epic ride from Mieming, the center of the motorcycle universe, the home of Edelweiss Bike Travel. On this ultimate fun tour we will basically tour through our back yard, conquering the most amazing Alpine passes and hidden roads there are. You can look forward to traditional Tyrolean chees dumpling soup and the legendary Kaiserschmarren, and maybe enjoy a glass of local South Tyrolean wine after an exciting day of riding. On this tour you will pass through very remote places of North Tyrol, South Tyrol and East Tyrol, where people may remind you of the tale of “Sound of Music”. We cross famous alpine passes like the Stelvio Pass, the Timmelsjoch and take countless passes that are more hidden and challenging which only the locals may know of. On this tour you will collect miles and turns and mountain passes, accumulating to heaps of challenging and exhilarating fun!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
MOTORCYCLE TOURING ON SMALL HIDDEN ROADS THROUGH THE HEART OF THE ALPS!
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 28 MAY – 04 JUN 18 JUN – 25 JUN 16 JUL – 23 JUL 30 JUL – 06 AUG 20 AUG – 27 AUG 01 OCT – 08 OCT 27 MAY – 03 JUN 17 JUN – 24 JUN 15 JUL – 22 JUL 29 JUL – 05 AUG 19 AUG – 26 AUG 30 SEP – 07 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Innsbruck, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner Pass, Passo di Gavia (Gavia Pass), Passo Manghen (Manghen Pass), Plätzwiese-Sattel
RIDING HRS/DAY
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
USD 2.510
USD 2.780
USD 3.010
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.590
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.660
USD 3.070
USD 3.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.750
USD 3.250
USD 3.480
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.860
USD 3.470
USD 3.700
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Seefeld Warth [ca. 125 mi] Warth Andermatt [ca. 150 mi] Andermatt Livigno [ca. 175 mi] Livigno [ca. 125 mi] Livigno Bolzano (Bozen) [ca. 175 mi] Bolzano (Bozen) Kals [ca. 150 mi] Kals Seefeld [ca. 165 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Lake Constance
King Ludwig's Castle Warth Seefeld
LIECHTENSTEIN SWITZERLAND Andermatt
Alps
Alps
AUSTRIA
Innsbruck Grossglockner Kals
St. Moritz Livigno
Stelvio Pass Bolzano
Dolomites
Lake Maggiore ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Riding Training. See p. 19
ITALY
Adriatic Sea
DUCATI ONLY
MAJESTIC ALPS
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
9AS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.390 Beautiful, curvy and challenging roads, seemingly made just for motorcycles. Five captivating countries full of historic buildings, great scenery and wonderful food. A group of Ducati aficionados to travel with you. Sound good? This is your tour! After a little warm-up and some sightseeing we head straight to the mountains. Every day takes us deeper into the Alps and after a while you lose count of all the turns. The first passes are easy but they become more challenging as we go. In addition to the planned rides there are many optional side-trips to customize your route. But there is more than riding: every day has a special highlight for you: King Ludwig‘s castle in Bavaria, the tiny country of Liechtenstein, snow-clad mountain peaks and beautiful lakes in Switzerland, tax-free shopping in Livigno, the amazing Dolomites, and so on. And let’s not forget the world’s best pasta, pizza and wine. Italy, the land of plenty. We recommend you interrupt your diet while on this tour. Afterwards only one thought will be on your mind: when can I come back and ride some more of those majestic Alpine roads?
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DUCATI MOTORCYCLE RIDING AT ITS BEST – EVERY DAY IS FILLED WITH THE BEST ROADS OF THE MAJESTIC ALPS!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
King Ludwig’s Castle, Castle Linderhof, Swiss Glaciers, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 01 JUL 05 AUG 30 JUN 04 AUG
– 09 JUL – 13 AUG – 08 JUL – 12 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.390
USD 4.870
USD 5.180
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.520
USD 5.130
USD 5.440
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.660
USD 5.420
USD 5.730
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Alps
AUSTRIA
Vipiteno
Arrival in Bolzano / Collalbo
Day 2 Collalbo (Klobenstein) around the Sella Group [ca. 110 mi] Day 3 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Bolzano, Penser Joch [ca. 90 mi] Day 4 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Cortina, Dobbiaco and Marmolada [ca. 120 mi] Day 5 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Rolle Pass and Duran [ca. 110 mi] Day 6 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Lake Garda [ca. 165 mi] Day 7 Departure from Bolzano / Collalbo
Tre Cime
SWITZERLAND Merano
Bolzano
Cortina D’Ampezzo
Brenta
Trento
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Marmolata
Collalbo
ITALY
Riva Lake Idro
Lake Ledro
Lake Garda
TOURING CENTER DOLOMITES
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Sella Group, Passo di Pennes, Marmolada, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Passo Fedaia, Optional day trip to Venice
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
DTC
AUSTRIA / ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.000 Overwhelming scenery, spectacular mountain roads and the outstanding combination of Italian and Austrian cuisine are the ingredients for an unforgettable motorcycle vacation.The Dolomites are a must for every passionate rider. The scenery is dominated by tall mountains, gushing rivers, and gorge-like valleys which offer just enough space for a narrow road. This region is a world of its own, where people, building styles, languages, roads and food are different from the rest of Italy. The reason for that is South Tyrol’s history of being at the center of a tug-of-war between Austria and Italy. Enjoy the hospitality of the same beautiful 4* hotel for an entire week, there is no need to pack your bags and move to a different location every day. Follow your guide around on a variety of interesting day trips, go on your own rides or just do whatever you want. Enjoy the freedom to ride and meet the locals.
A WEEK OF RIDING A BIKE ON THE AWESOME ROADS OF THE DOLOMITES WILL MAKE YOU YEARN FOR MORE!
TOUR DATES 18 JUN 03 SEP 17 JUN 02 SEP
– 24 JUN – 09 SEP – 23 JUN – 08 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.000
USD 3.230
USD 3.450
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.060
USD 3.350
USD 3.570
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.120
USD 3.480
USD 3.700
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.200
USD 3.640
USD 3.860
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.290
USD 3.810
USD 4.030
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (great hotel in the midst of the mountain) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Seefeld Galtür [ca. 90 mi] Galtür Andermatt [ca. 145 mi] Andermatt [ca. 100 mi] Andermatt Chamonix [ca. 125 mi] Chamonix Briancon [ca. 160 mi] Briancon [ca. 65 mi] Briancon Aosta [ca. 160 mi] Aosta Lugano [ca. 160 mi] Lugano Livigno [ca. 110 mi] Livigno Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 85 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 160 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Kaprun [ca. 150 mi] Kaprun Seefeld [ca. 110 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
LIECHTENSTEIN
© Kustermann Paul
GRAND ALPS TOUR
CGA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / FRANCE / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.010 The Alps – every motorcyclist’s dream! This tour introduces you to a stunning variety of scenery and culture as well as some of the world’s best mountain roads. From Seefeld it takes only minutes to reach the first set of switchbacks, giving you an idea of what’s to come. Awesome views try to distract us as we tackle curve after curve, heading deeper and deeper into the Alps. In Switzerland the mountains are even higher and snow-covered year-round. On our way to France we collect passes like other people collect stamps. This is paradise for every avid rider! And it’s not over yet. We enter Italy and immediately “La Dolce Vita” is all around us. Gorgeous lakes, lush orchards, the air filled with the smell of the world’s best Espresso, this must be God’s own country. We tackle more passes until we reach the mother of them all: Stelvio. 87 switchbacks. Simply breathtaking! Before we return to Seefeld, the Dolomites and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road mark two of the final highlights along our route. One thing is for sure: the impressions you gain on this two week tour will make you yearn for more!
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RIDING THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING ROADS IN THE HIGHEST AND MOST SPECTACULAR PART OF THE ALPS.
Seefeld
Alps Galtür
SWITZERLAND
Innsbruck Kaprun Grossglockner
Rhône Glacier Andermatt
Lake Geneva
Livigno Collalbo
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Lake Maggiore
Lugano
St. Moritz
Stelvio Pass
Dolomites
Lake Garda
Aosta
IT A L Y
Val-d'Isère
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
Briancon
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
AUSTRIA
F R AN C E
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 18 AUG – 01 SEP 2017 17 AUG – 31 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
5 countries, Andermatt, Swiss Alps, Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Passes of the Tour de France, Dolomites, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass)
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 6.010
USD 6.610
USD 7.080
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.170
USD 6.940
USD 7.410
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.330
USD 7.260
USD 7.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.540
USD 7.680
USD 8.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.780
USD 8.150
USD 8.620
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 11 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Tag 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Arrival in Vienna ˇ Vienna Ceské Budejovice (Budweis) ˇ Ceské Budejovice (Budweis) ˇ Praha (Prague) Praha (Prague) Praha (Prague) Dresden Dresden Dresden Lázneˇ Belohrad Lázneˇ Belohrad Starý Jicín ˇ Starý Jicín Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Rajecké Teplice Rajecké Teplice Budapest Budapest Budapest Vienna Departure from Vienna
GERMANY POLAND
Dresden
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 60 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 205 mi] [ca. 245 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
Prague
Lázně Bělohrad
Kraków Auschwitz
CZECH REBUBLIC Bohemian Forest
Starý Jič ín Tatra Mountains Rajecké Teplice
České Budějovice
SLOVAKIA
Alps Vienna
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Vienna. See p. 18
Lake Neusiedl
Bükk National Park
AUSTRIA Budapest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
KINGS AND CASTLES TOUR
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.920 This tour across East-Central Europe features six amazing countries, five spectacular cities, five different languages, four different currencies, dozens of castles, several mountain ranges, a handful of national parks and a bucketful of history around every corner. The Blue Danube escorts us out of Vienna. Budweis, ˇ the city of beer, and Cesky Krumlov, an impossibly picturesque medieval town, welcome us to the Czech Republic. And then Prague: words can’t describe it; you have to see it to believe it. Dresden, destroyed during World War II, rose again from the ashes, while Cracow, the secret capital of Poland, escaped undamaged and evolved into the most beautiful city east of Paris. After spending our fourth and last rest day in amazing Budapest we head back to Vienna, but not without visiting the very place where the Iron Curtain began to crumble, back in 1989. As we said, bucketfuls of history.
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DIFFICULTY
HUNGARY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CKC
AUSTRIA / CZECH REPUBLIC / GERMANY / HUNGARY / POLAND / SLOVAKIA
Lake Balaton
IN TERMS OF CULTURE, HISTORY AND SIGHTSEEING, THIS MOTORCYCLE TOUR MUST BE OUR NUMBER ONE.
TOUR DATES 09 JUL 03 SEP 08 JUL 02 SEP
– 23 JUL – 17 SEP – 22 JUL – 16 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Praha (Prague), Dresden, Kraków (Cracow), Budapest, Tatra Mountains, Saxon Switzerland, Auschwitz ˇ Concentration Camp, Ceský Krumlov,Wieliczka, Zwettl Abbey, Šumava (Bohemian Forest)
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.920
USD 6.530
USD 7.080
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.080
USD 6.850
USD 7.400
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.240
USD 7.180
USD 7.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.450
USD 7.590
USD 8.140
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 6.690
USD 8.070
USD 8.620
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.930
USD 8.550
USD 9.100
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee to Auschwitz concentration camp; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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© Dennis Jarvis/Flickr-budapest
EUROPE
NEW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
EASTERN EUROPEAN DELIGHTS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.760 Europe’s South-East is a paradise; especially for Harlystas. This tour will include famous cities like Vienna and Cracow as well as unknown jewels like Timosoara and Pecs. Enjoy the winding roads in the eastern Alps, across the High Tatras and into the Carpathians. Our itinerary encompasses 8 countries with 8 different languages and 6 different currencies, and the best: It’s all EU, don’t worry about border crossings. On our rest day in Cracow you can visit the former concentration camp in Auschwitz, while the rest day in Sibiu offers the chance to ride the Transfaragasan pass, which TopGear once called “Europe’s best mountain road”! While there is ample time for riding, there will also be time to immerse into centuries of history, culture and cuisine. See where Dracula lived and where Schwarzenegger grew up. Experience and rediscover a part of Europe that was forgotten for several decades!
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Day 1
Arrival in Vienna
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Vienna Brno Brno Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kosice Kosice Satu Mare Satu Mare Sibiu Sibiu Sibiu Timisoara Timisoara Pecs Pecs Maribor Maribor Admont Admont Vienna Departure from Vienna
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
POLAND Kraków
CZECH REP. Tatra
Brno
UKRAINE
N.P. Nízke Tatry
AUSTRIA
Vienna
ˇ Kosice
SLOVAKIA
Karpathians N. P. Bükk
Admont
Satu Mare
HUNGARY
Alps Balaton Maribor
ROMANIA
Pécs
SLOVENIA
Bran
Timis‚ oara
CROATIA
SERBIA
Sibiu Karpathiáns
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
5EE
AUSTRIA / CROATIA / CZECH REPUBLIC / HUNGARY / POLAND / ROMANIA / SLOVAKIA / SLOVENIA
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Vienna. See p. 18
ITINERARY
EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC MIX OF COUNTRIES AND CULTURES OF SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE!
TOUR DATES 29 JUL – 11 AUG 2017 28 JUL – 10 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Wachau & the Danube, Zwettl, Auschwitz, Cracow, ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ road, Bran Castle, Tatra Mountains, Transfagarasan Szged, Zagreb, Styrian wine region, Gesäuse National Park, Semmering
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 6.760
USD 7.690
USD 8.370
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 6.870
USD 7.910
USD 8.590
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 6.970
USD 8.120
USD 8.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
GERMANY
Seefeld Salzburg [ca. 145 mi] Salzburg Gmunden [ca. 105 mi] Gmunden Fohnsdorf [ca. 150 mi] Fohnsdorf Villach [ca. 150 mi] Villach European Bike Week [ca. 100 mi] Villach European Bike Week [ca. 80 mi] Villach Cortina d‘Ampezzo [ca. 145 mi] Cortina d‘Ampezzo Seefeld [ca. 150 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
Alps
Seefeld
Innsbruck
Dolomites
Bike Week Villach
Cortina d’Ampezzo Gardasee
ITALY
SLOVENIA
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Adriatic Sea
5EB
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SLOVENIA
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.400
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Salzburg, Eagle‘s Nest, Erzberg mine, Red Bull Ring, European Bike Week, Nockalm Road, Cortina d‘Ampezzo, Dolomites
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 SEP – 11 SEP 2017 01 SEP – 10 SEP 2018
Our journey takes us over over mountains, passes and crystal-clear lakes – we go on exceptionally beautiful routes through the Alps and foothills. It seems to us as the arrival of the legendary Faaker See Bike Week in which the bikers can really get to know. Once there we dive for two days in the hustle and bustle with a thousand peers and celebrate a big Harley Party. With everything that goes with it. Of course, we should not miss the great motorcycle roads around Lake Faak – where we will meet on these days on many Harleys.
© Harley-Davidson®
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
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Fohnsdorf
AUSTRIA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Gmunden
Eagles Nest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017 / 2018 event calendar.
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK
Salzburg
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK THE BIGGEST HARLEY PARTY IN EUROPE AND THE ALPS, WHAT A COMBINATION!
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.400
USD 6.050
USD 6.760
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.490
USD 6.240
USD 6.950
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.590
USD 6.430
USD 7.140
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.570 Beautiful roads around softly rolling hills, forested mountains, picturesque villages full of half-timbered houses and countless vineyards – that’s what you can expect on this tour. Every riding day is different, but we’ll always return to the same base hotel. No packing and unpacking every day. The Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg sits in a strategic location, high up on a cliff above the Upper Rhine Valley. This is the region’s most famous castle and of course we are going to visit it. One important French word you will learn on this tour is “Col”, meaning mountain pass. There are many great “cols” on our itinerary and also the famous Route des Crêtes, a panoramic road that features stunning scenery. One of our riding routes will lead us across the border to Germany, into the world-famous Black Forest. More beautiful scenery, great riding and lovingly restored old towns are to be found here. Amazing!
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Alsace wine region Vosges Mountains
GERMANY Ribeauvillé Black Forest
Col de la Schlucht Ballon d'Alsace
FRANCE
ONLINE BOOKING
Alsace, Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Mountain passes of the Vosges region, Black Forest, Staufen, Ribeauvillé, Colmar, Route des Crêtes, Ballon d‘Alsace, Schauinsland, Strasbourg
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Rhine
Colmar
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
2VO
FRANCE / GERMANY
Arrival in Strasbourg / Ribeauvillé
Day 2 Ribeauvillé „History from Haut-Kœnigsbourg to Colmar“ [ca. 50 mi] Day 3 Ribeauvillé „Looking for Cuckoos in the Black Forest“ [ca. 120 mi] Day 4 Ribeauvillé „The marvellous Route des Crêtes“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 5 Ribeauvillé „Big city life in Strasbourg“ [ca. 105 mi] Day 6 Ribeauvillé „Hunting for Cols (mountain passes)“ [ca. 85 mi] Day 7 Departure from Strasbourg / Ribeauvillé
© www.istockphoto.com/ jenifoto
VOSGES AND BLACK FOREST BY SCOOTER
Strasbourg
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 18 JUN 10 SEP 17 JUN 09 SEP
– 24 JUN – 16 SEP – 23 JUN – 15 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/ClaudioGiovanniColombo
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.570
USD 2.780
USD 3.100
AN EDELWEISS SCOOTER TOURING CENTER IN THE FRENCH ALSACE REGION AND THE BLACK FOREST. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable middle-class hotel) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival in Florence / Rignano sull’Arno Rignano sull’Arno [ca. 140 mi] Rignano sull’Arno Assisi [ca. 175 mi] Assisi [ca. 160 mi] Assisi Siena [ca. 185 mi] Siena [ca. 140 mi] Siena Rignano sull’Arno [ca. 160 mi] Departure from Florence / Rignano sull’Arno
Mugello Firenze Rignano sull'Arno Greve in Chianti San Gimignano
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
NEW
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP TOURS
CLASSIC
Apennines Gubbio
Siena
Montepulciano
L. Trasimeno
Perugia
Assisi
ITALY ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP MUGELLO & THE BEST OF ITALY
EDELWEISS TOURS
Parco Sasso Simone e Simoncello
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9MU
TOUR DATES
ITALY
Do you want to inhale the spirit of the legendary Moto GP races live on-site? Do you want to watch some of the world’s best motorcycle racers fight for their world championship points? Then your wait has come to an end, join us on our new Moto GP touring series through Spain and Italy! Spain and Italy are true motorcycle nations. For once a map of Europe reveals that these countries offer a perfect patchwork of mountain ranges, with some of the most amazing roads just made for motorcycling. Secondly, the world famous motorcycle brand Ducati is located in the heart of Italy, and you will feel the red-hearted enthusiasm while riding your latest model Ducati. Plus, Italy and Spain are the locations of some of the best racetracks in the world: the Moto GP series in Mugello, Valencia and Catalunya. Understandable why these places including the legendary Moto GP races are on so many riders’ bucket lists. So let’s check them off your list with our unique and brand new Ducati touring program. We are convinced it is the best way to do it; a lot better than watching the races on TV!
8 DAYS VACATION
20 MAY – 27 MAY 2017 19 MAY – 26 MAY 2018
from $ 4.680,-
In Tuscany stunning scenery, amazing history, outstanding food and wine, and some of the world’s best roads work together to provide you with a vacation of a lifetime. And Vale and his MotoGP-colleagues are set to put on a stunning show of speed and light and craziness to enhance the experience. Florence is not so much a city than an open air museum, stuffed with art, culture, and history. Siena with its shell-shaped main piazza, San Gimignano with its medieval towers, Assisi with its breathtaking cathedral, they are all part of this tour, just like the roads that connect them. They are small and curvy and void of any traffic and they wiggle their way around vineyards, across mountains and along rivers. And around every corner there is a little café, serving the world’s best Cappuccino. During the race Rossi’s fan club will turn Mugello into a world of yellow, and you’ll be right in the middle of it. After the race, thousands of little Rossis will turn the roads into a racetrack, and you’ll also be right in the middle of it. This tour is a sensory overload and shouldn’t be missed, Rossi fan or not.
WATCH THE LEGENDARY MOTO GP RACES AND DISCOVER SOME AWESOME MOTORCYCLING REGIONS AT THE SAME TIME!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.680
USD 5.090
USD 5.560
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.770
USD 5.270
USD 5.740
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.870
USD 5.480
USD 5.950
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ANDORRA
ITINERARY
Pyrenees Catalanes National Park
FRANCE
Pyrenees Mountains
Motorland Aragón
ITINERARY
Alcañiz
La Seu d'Urgell
Day 1
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 1
Arrival in Velencia
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Castelldefels [ca. 170 mi] Castelldefels La Seu d’Urgell [ca. 175 mi] La Seu d’Urgell [ca. 140 mi] La Seu d’Urgell Vic Sau [ca. 170 mi] Vic Sau [ca. 140 mi] Vic Sau Castelldefels [ca. 160 mi] Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Velencia Velencia Teruel Teruel Teruel Alcaniz Alcaniz Alcaniz Velencia Departure from Velencia
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
Coll de Boixols
SPAIN
El Montseny Nature Park
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
Vic
Circuit de Catalunya Santa Maria de Monserrat
MOTO GP CATALUNYA AND THE PYRENEES
Castelldefels
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
Mediterranea Sea
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9CP
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION
03 JUN – 10 JUN 2017 02 JUN – 09 JUN 2018
from $ 4.680,-
Catalonia is well known for being one of Europe’s motorcycling hot spots, offering an endless array of awesome roads in spectacular scenery. Catalonia’s capital Barcelona is well known for its world-class sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. And the Catalonia GP is well known for being one of the fastest and fiercest races on the MotoGP calendar. Combine all three on this amazing tour across the north-eastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. Sample some Tapas. Sip some tasty local red wine. Take a dip in the Mediterranean. Ride stunning mountain roads in the Pyrenees. Enjoy gorgeous hotels in beautiful locations. Get VIP tickets to the MotoGP race. Have some fun on brand new Ducatis. Bask in the warm sun. Buy some duty free souvenirs in Andorra. Have a café con leche or two. Meet some local Marquez fans, proudly boasting his number, 93. Do it all here in Spain, under a clear blue sky, in one of the world’s ultimate riding destinations. And collect memories that will last a lifetime, no matter who’s going to win that race. But beware: attending motorcycle races is very addictive!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Morella
Teruel
Sierra de Gudar
San Mateo
Peñarroya
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
San Benicassim
Sierra de Cuenca
Costa Blanca
Barcelona
Parc Nat. Garraf
DUCATI ONLY
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
Gulf of Valencia
SPAIN
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP VALENCIA & THE ROUTE OF DON QUIJOTE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9VA
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION
Valencia
11 NOV – 18 NOV 2017 10 NOV – 17 NOV 2018
from $ 4.730,-
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, is known around the world for its bold modern architecture, for its traditional Paella dish, for its stunning beaches, its throbbing nightlife and many other things, but not for being a motorcyclist’s dream destination. The question is: why? The endless curvy roads that criss-cross the city’s hinterland can easily compete with their counterparts in Andalucia or elsewhere, as they are well maintained and see very little traffic. A dream come true for any avid rider, especially in November, when most of the rest of Europe is already cold and nasty. The MotoGP race at the Circuito de Valencia is traditionally the last one on the calendar. This is not a very fast track, but a very technical one, so gripping race action is guaranteed. And up to 150,000 spectators will turn the event into one massive big party! The undisputed king of the track is Jorge Lorenzo, so hold on to your VIP ticket and watch him fight. A riveting race and endless riding fun on a brand new Ducati, under the eternal blue Spanish sky, that’s what this tour is all about.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.680
USD 5.090
USD 5.560
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.730
USD 5.140
USD 5.610
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.770
USD 5.270
USD 5.740
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.820
USD 5.320
USD 5.790
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.870
USD 5.480
USD 5.950
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.920
USD 5.530
USD 6.000
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Bologna
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Bologna Livorno Livorno Calvi Calvi Calvi Ajaccio Ajaccio Bonifacio Bonifacio Alghero Alghero Alghero Arbatax Arbatax Olbia (overnight ferry to Livorno) Day 11 Livorno Bologna Day 12 Departure from Bologna
[ca. 130 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 195 mi]
Pisa Ligurian Sea
Calvi
Livorno
Apennines
Cap Corse Bastia
I TA L Y C or sic a
[ca. 150 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DUCATI ONLY
Adriatic Sea
Bologna
Ajaccio Bonifacio Costa Smeralda
Cap Caccia Alghero
Olbia
Tyrrhenian Sea
Su Nuraxi
Monti del Gennargenten
Arbatax S ar d i n ia
RIDERS PARADISE – CORSICA AND SARDINIA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.850 Corsica and Sardinia – they sound familiar, but they‘re not quite as well known as their popular neighbors, Tuscany and the French Riviera. Once you’ve been on this tour you will remember these names forever and they will bring back beautiful memories of excellent motorcycle roads with countless turns and beautiful vistas, of rugged mountains and long sandy beaches, of excellent food and wine and, last but not least, of an outstanding motorcycle tour with new friends. Experience the subtle differences between mainland Italy and the island of Sardinia and compare them to neighboring France, as represented by Corsica. Enjoy some world famous highlights, such as Pisa‘s Leaning Tower, or the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Su Nuraxi, or the beautiful coastline at Bonifacio. Whatever your imagination might be, this tour will show you even better!
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RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Ducati factory and museum, Pisa, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, Bonifacio, Capo Caccia, Costa Smeralda, Col de Bavella, Apennine Mountains
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
9SK
FRANCE / ITALY
DIFFICULTY
THIS DUCATI TOUR ACROSS THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF CORSICA & SARDINIA IS A RIDER‘S DELIGHT.
TOUR DATES 14 JUN – 25 JUN 2017 13 JUN – 24 JUN 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 5.850
USD 6.540
USD 7.270
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 6.080
USD 6.990
USD 7.720
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.300
USD 7.430
USD 8.160
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels; Breakfasts every day; All dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss riding tips; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; ferry rides Livorno-Bastia / Corsica – Sardinia / Olbia-Livorno; Ducati museum and factory tour; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Catania Agrigento Agrigento Agrigento Cefalú Cefalú Cefalú Catania Departure from Catania
Tyrrhenian Sea
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 130 mi]
Cefalú
Taormina
Corleone Mount Etna Monti Sicani
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Prizzi
IT AL Y Sicilia Agrigento
Catania
Valley of the Temples
Monti Iblei
Mediterranean Sea
AROUND MOUNT ETNA
CSI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.630 Sicily has been at the crossroads of cultures for thousands of years. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks and Romans, they all left their mark and they knew exactly why they loved it here. The landscape ranges from rugged coastline to sandy beaches, from rolling green hills to the snow cap on Mount Etna, from bustling cities to tiny villages where time stands still. Our tour is a Ride4Fun-semi-touring-center that covers the entire island from only three different locations. Catania sits on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano. The peak of this behemoth is snow-clad even in summer and looking at the column of white smoke that rises from it will make you shiver with pleasure and fear. Agrigento, a city that 2,500 years ago was about ten times larger than today, features the world-famous Valley of Temples, while Cefalú, on the northern coast, has a stunning old town. But the roads in the hinterland are even better; looking at the map is like looking at a plate of spaghetti, with thin lines wiggling around each other like crazy. It will make your mouth water!
THIS TOUR FEATURES GREAT FOOD & WINE, STUNNING SCENERY, AMAZING HISTORY AND AWESOME ROADS.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Mount Etna, Taormina, Morgantina, Villa Romana del Casale, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Sciacca, Corleone, Prizzi, Cefalú, Castelbuono, Scala dei Turchi
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 APR – 08 APR 09 APR – 15 APR 29 OCT – 04 NOV 01 APR – 07 APR 08 APR – 14 APR 28 OCT – 03 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.630
USD 2.860
USD 3.060
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.690
USD 2.980
USD 3.180
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.750
USD 3.100
USD 3.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.830
USD 3.250
USD 3.450
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.920
USD 3.440
USD 3.640
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels during entire tour; breakfast every day; 4 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle; luggage transportation (1 piece per person) from hotel to hotel; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Catania Agrigento Agrigento Agrigento Cefalú Cefalú Cefalú Catania Departure from Catania
Tyrrhenian Sea
Sicily
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Taormina
Cefalú Madonie Mountains
Corleone
Mount Etna
Prizzi
Monti Sicani
Valley of the Temples Agrigento
Catania
ITALY Monti Iblei
Mediterranean Sea
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
TOUR OF SICILY
5SI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.970 Sicily – the name alone brings up images of blue oceans, volcanoes, dry mountain ranges, small hilltop towns, lemon and orange trees. These are not just images – this is the real Sicily, and at the end of the week, you will have seen all of this, and a lot more! For sightseeing, the Greeks and Romans have Romans and Greeks have built 2,500 years ago temple which today is a guarantee for sightseeing. for breathtaking motorcycle roads, nature has taken care of all alone. The man had just put the tar between the spectacular formations. Whether God is probably a motorcyclist? At least a big Harley fan.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
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DISCOVER SICILY‘S BEACHES, CRYSTAL CLEAR BAYS, NATIONAL PARKS, ANTIQUE RUINS AND LIVELY TOWN.
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 APR – 15 APR 16 APR – 22 APR 08 APR – 14 APR 15 APR – 21 APR
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Morgantina, Villa Romana del Casale, Agrigento, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Corleone, Prizzi, Mount Etna
RIDING HRS/DAY
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 3.970
USD 4.390
USD 4.700
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.040
USD 4.530
USD 4.840
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.100
USD 4.650
USD 4.960
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Day 1
Roma
Arrival in Rome
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Roma (Rome) Pompei Pompei Pompei Maratea Maratea Parghelia Parghelia Taormina Taormina Taormina Cefalú Cefalú Agrigento Agrigento Catania Departure from Catania
Adriatic Sea
Apennines Napoli
[ca. 190 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
Vesuv
Pompei
I T A LY
Gulf of Salerno
Maratea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Rome. See p. 18
Tyrrhenian Sea Parghelia Messina
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This is the route for the tour that starts in Rome. If you choose to begin your journey in Catania, the itinerary will be reversed. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Cefalù Corleone
Agrigento
Ionian Sea
Madonie Mountains Taormina Mount Etna
Sicil y Valley of the Temples
Catania
Mediterranean Sea
ROME TO SICILY
CLASSIC
RTS
EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
Rome, the eternal city, is a place like no other. Our tour starts here and while heading south we have time to admire the beautiful scenery and some famous landmarks, like Mount Vesuvius, the world-famous Costa Amalfitana and the buried city of Pompeii. Along the stunning coast or on tiny, super-twisty roads in the hinterland we continue towards the southern tip of mainland Italy, catch the ferry, and off we go to Sicily.The largest island in the Med welcomes us with lush vegetation and a special vibe that sets it apart from the rest of Italy. On our rest day in Taormina you can explore the cobblestoned alleys of this beautiful town or take your bike out for a ride, like around Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano. Or get up early and do both, it’s worth it! Sicily is roughly triangular, and we are going to visit all three sides. Cefalù, in the north, is famous for its stunningly beautiful old town, while Agrigento, in the south, enters the “best of Sicily” contest with its Valley of the Temples. Our tour ends in Catania, in the east, within sight of Mt. Etna. Ahhh, bella Italia...
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RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Roma (Rome), Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), Pompei, Mount Etna, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Tropea, Gulf of Salerno
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.430
DIFFICULTY
A MEMORABLE MOTORCYCLE TOUR ON THE FANTASTIC ROADS OF BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN ITALY AND SICILY. * DIRECTION: ROME – CATANIA
** DIRECTION: CATANIA – ROME
19 APR – 29 APR 2017 * 30 APR – 10 MAY 2017 ** 04 OCT – 14 OCT 2017 * 15 OCT – 25 OCT 2017 ** 18 APR – 28 APR 2018 * 29 APR – 09 MAY 2018 ** 03 OCT – 13 OCT 2018 * 14 OCT – 24 OCT 2018 **
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.430
USD 4.840
USD 5.150
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.540
USD 5.050
USD 5.360
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.650
USD 5.280
USD 5.590
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.860
USD 5.690
USD 6.000
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.070
USD 6.120
USD 6.430
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some in historical districts and often along the seaside) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Calabria-Sicily or Sicily-Calabria; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Naples
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Naples Pescasseroli Pescasseroli Pescasseroli Melfi Melfi Matera Matera Matera Naples Departure from Naples
Adriatic Sea
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 200 mi]
National Park of Abruzzo
Pescasseroli Matese Mountains Apennines
Aurunci Mountains
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Melfi
Castel del Monte
ITALY
Napoli
Matera Vesuv
Cilento National Park Pollino National Park
Tyrrhenian Sea
Gulf of Tarent
SOUTHERN ITALY EXTREME
4SI
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
This motorcycle tour takes you to places, where only insiders go – making them miraculous wonderlands. Starting in Naples, the beautiful and crowded seaside city dominated by Mount Vesuvio, the route takes us north to the famous National Park of Abruzzo, which is located in the heart of the Apennines. There we will enjoy riding along winding roads and through untouched natural settings! Riding along the scenic Appennine mountain range, also called the “spine“of Italy, we will do countless twisties on our way to the beautiful medieval town of Melfi, in the Basilicata region. In Matera, one of the oldest settlements in history and European Capital of Culture for 2019, we will explore and admire the famous historical center. A side trip to Alberobello will give us the opportunity to see its typical Trulli buildings, which look like from a fairytale! Back at the Thyrrenian Coast, we will head to the Cilento national park, famous for the clearest lakes in Italy. Numerous curves later, the Mount Vesuvio will rise in front of us and our trip comes to an end. Bella Italy – what else can we say?
DISCOVER AN AREA OF ITALY WHERE FEW TOURISTS EVER GO – SEE SOUTHERN ITALY AT ITS BEST!
ONLINE BOOKING
Naples, Matese mountains, National Park Abruzzo, Maiella mountains, Melfi, Dolomiti lucane, Cilento Coast, Cilento National Park, Monticchio lakes
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.670
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
15 APR – 22 APR 23 APR – 30 APR 15 OCT – 22 OCT 14 APR – 21 APR 22 APR – 29 APR 14 OCT – 21 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.670
USD 2.940
USD 3.170
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.740
USD 3.090
USD 3.320
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.820
USD 3.240
USD 3.470
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.910
USD 3.430
USD 3.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.020
USD 3.650
USD 3.880
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Gran Sasso
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Gran Sasso Gran Sasso Gran Sasso Campobasso Campobasso Campobasso Campobasso Gran Sasso Departure from Gran Sasso
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Adriatic Sea
Gran Sasso National Park Monti della Laga Gran Sasso
Majella National Park
Apennines
ITALY
Furci Matese Mountains
Castrovalva
Campobasso
Scapoli
NEW
Tyrrhenian Sea
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN ABRUZZO AND MOLISE
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.340 Abruzzo and Molise are two regions of Italy that remain almost untouched by mass tourism. Rome, the Eternal City, and Tuscany are nearby – and still far away. It is almost a miracle that regions like these still exist! For us as motorcyclists the area is a dream come true. Great roads in Italy’s natural lung, majestic mountains like Gran Sasso and villages on the horizon, which look as if time has stood still for decades! Small taverns – probably former hideaways of the local bandits – give us the privilege to sample the taste of the culinary traditions. What kind of pasta should we try today? Maccheroni alla Chitarra and Taccozzelle all’Aquilana in Abruzzo? Or rather Cavatelli al Sugo in Molise? After parking our bikes under the starry sky, we can enjoy the evening with a glas of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The next morning will take us further along our route: part journey and part self-discovery.
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ONLINE BOOKING
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Mountain passes around Gran Sasso, Campo Imperatore, Maiella National Park, Castrovalva, Castel del Monte, Matese mountains
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HAM
ITALY
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
TOUR DATES 10 JUN 18 JUN 09 JUN 17 JUN
– 17 JUN – 25 JUN – 16 JUN – 24 JUN
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.340
USD 2.340
USD 2.660
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 2.630
USD 2.920
USD 3.240
EXPERIENCE SECLUSION, TRANQUILITY AND RIDING FUN IN ITALY’S GREEN CENTER. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Turin / Alba
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Alba Alba Alba Portofino Portofino Portofino Portofino Alba Departure from Turin / Alba
[ca. 130 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 135 mi]
Vineyards Asti Spumante
ITALY
Alba Canelli
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN PIEDMONT AND LIGURIA
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.340 Our tour starts in Alba, famous for the white wine Dolcetto d’Alba and for the precious white truffles. Two days of riding panoramic routes across rolling hills, medieval towns and charming landscapes, which are often compared to Tuscany’s Chianti region. But unlike Chianti this area of Piedmont is still a little secret, far away from regular tourist routes! After our share of Barolo and Risotto we head towards the ocean, to Liguria and the famous Portofino for the second part of our journey. A castle here, a palace there, soon the vineyards give way to olive groves. One word can describe this coastline: breathtaking. We have three days to explore the five pictoresque villages of the Cinque Terre and to enjoy their twisty roads. After the last breakfast, we have to say farewell our Agriturismo and turn north, through fascinating nature back to Piedmont. Now we deserve a glass of Asti Martini!
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Riviera di Ponente Cinque Terre Ligurian Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Centro Storico d‘Alba, Barbaresco, Canelli, Costigliole d‘Asti, Museo del Vino a Barolo, Cantina Del Glicine, Castle of Grinzane Cavour, Portofino, Cinque Terre, La Via del Sale
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HPL
ITALY
Portofino
www.istockphoto.com/giorgio1978
NEW
Apennines
TOUR DATES 02 SEP 10 SEP 01 SEP 09 SEP
– 09 SEP – 17 SEP – 08 SEP – 16 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/bluejayphoto
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.340
USD 2.340
USD 2.660
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 2.630
USD 2.920
USD 3.240
THIS TOUR TO THE PIEDMONT IS HEAVEN FOR CONNOISSEURS, EXPLORERS AND MOTORCYCLISTS ALIKE. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Costa Smeralda
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Olbia / Aggius
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Aggius Aggius Arbus Arbus Arbus Canales Canales Canales Canales Aggius Departure from Olbia / Aggius
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Aggius
Olbia
Canales Desulo
Sardi n ia Costa Verde
Beaches at Cala Gonone Cave of Bue Marino
IT AL Y
Sea of Sardinia
Gulf of Orosei
Gennargentu Massiv Tyrrhenian Sea
Arbus
NEW BACK TO THE ROOTS IN SARDINIA
CLASSIC HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Aggius, Burgos, Gennargentu, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, Golf von Orosei, Grotte del Bue Marino, Passo Genna
SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HSA
ITALY
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.880 Sardinia is world-renowned for its white sandy beaches and its turquoise bays. Sailboats and yachts fight for the best berth at the Costa Smeralda; campers brawl for the last shady spot at the campground; cars congest the popular coastal roads – and us motorcyclists? We laugh and enjoy the hidden roads and tracks of the backcountry, between gigantic granite rocks and red sandstone, illuminated by the setting sun.But, in this arid region where the sun sometimes beats down relentlessly, we still find yellow cornfields and green lawns where sheep graze, and grape-vines that defiantly grow towards the sun. Through scents of myrtle and tangerines, pines, olive and orange trees we ride on small roads into the next village, where usually a few old farmers peacefully enjoy their espresso, as if the world would stand still forever. Here we can live the real Sardinian rhythm.
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TOUR DATES 30 MAY – 07 JUN 19 SEP – 27 SEP 29 MAY – 06 JUN 18 SEP – 26 SEP
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.880
USD 2.880
USD 3.250
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 3.220
USD 3.550
USD 3.920
DISCOVER THE „SMALL CONTINENT“ IN THE MEDITERRANEAN FROM ITS ORIGINAL SIDE. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / Comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Adriatic Sea Rimini
Arrival in Florence / Donnini
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Missano
Donnini Siena [ca. 110 mi] Siena [ca. 80 mi] Siena Assisi [ca. 165 mi] Assisi [ca. 165 mi] Assisi San Marino [ca. 160 mi] San Marino [ca. 90 mi] San Marino Donnini [ca. 140 mi] Departure from Florence / Donnini
San Marino Tavullia Pisa
www.istockphoto.com/helenbluejayphoto
TOUR OF TUSCANY
BIT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY / SAN MARINO
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.310 This tour across the ancient lands of the Etruscans and Romans is for riders, for of culture and history buffs, and for everyone who simply loves Italy. It all starts in Florence, aka Firenze, a city of unequaled beauty. From here we go south to the Chianti region, where the hills fade into a grayish blue with stone pines, castles and historic towns all around us as we cruise towards Siena. The horse race that made Siena famous, “Il Palio”, is held annually, right in downtown, on the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Siena is an amazing place, so a rest day here is more than justified. In Assisi, home town of St. Francis, who gave away his wealth to help the poor, the giant cathedral and the pretty old town welcome countless pilgrims from around the world. It’s definitively worth another rest day! Next we head to San Marino, the city that is an independent country and the world’s oldest republic. Explore its castles and fortresses or take your bike out on the surrounding roads. Rest day? Absolutely! Our grand finale is a jaunt over the mountain passes of the Alpe di Serra on our way back to Florence.
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RIDE THE ROADS OF TUSCANY, UMBRIA AND MARCHE AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE ITALIAN WAY OF LIFE.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
IT ALY
Chianti San Gimignano Siena
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Urbino
Firenze
Tyrrhenian Sea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
Cortona
Perugia
Lake Trasimeno
Assisi
Montalcino
Lake Bolsena
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Florence, Pisa, Chianti Region, San Gimignano, Siena, Orvieto, Gubbio, Urbino, Assisi, San Marino
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 13 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 07 SEP – 15 SEP 2017 16 SEP – 24 SEP 2017 12 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 06 SEP – 14 SEP 2018 15 SEP – 23 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.310
USD 4.640
USD 4.950
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.400
USD 4.810
USD 5.120
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.490
USD 4.990
USD 5.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.710
USD 5.430
USD 5.740
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.910
USD 5.840
USD 6.150
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Adriatic Sea
Mugello
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Rome
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Roma (Rome) Assisi Assisi Assisi Florence Florence Florence Volterra Volterra Volterra Orvieto Orvieto Roma (Rome) Departure from Rome
Firenze
[ca. 135 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Chianti
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Rome. See p. 18
Volterra
ITALY
San Gimignano Lake Trasimeno Assisi
www.istockphoto.com/PaoloCipriani
Orvieto
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
5IT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.440 This tour shows you beautiful scenery, historic towns, and great food and wine. We start our ride by leaving Rome and its traffic behind, heading for little roads that lead us to Tuscany: sweeping turns and breathtaking scenery everywhere! We do some sightseeing every day. Assisi, the town of St. Francis, is on our bucket list. The ride towards our next destination, Florence, takes us past Lago Trasimeno, once the site of a fierce battle between the Romans and Hannibal. Florence will be our home for two nights. On our way to Volterra we ride through the famous Chianti area. Vineyards and olive trees line the small and curvy roads leading to picturesque villages! The rest day in Volterra gives you the chance to check Pisa and the Leaning Tower off your bucket list. The way to Orvieto is another spectacular ride seasoned with scenery and culture. Even on our last day the variety of scenery is amazing.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Tyrrhenian Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
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THE HEART OF ITALY IS GORGEOUS, YOU JUST HAVE TO LOVE IT. ESPECIALLY WHILE ON A HARLEY!
Roma
ONLINE BOOKING
Roma (Rome), Assisi, Lago Trasimeno, Florence, Mugello racetrack, Chianti Region, Pisa, Orvieto
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 12 MAY– 21 MAY 2017 15 SEP – 24 SEP 2017 11 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 14 SEP – 23 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Apennines
Lake Bolsena
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.440
USD 6.130
USD 6.610
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.550
USD 6.350
USD 6.830
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.660
USD 6.570
USD 7.050
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Apennines
Arrival in Florence
Day 2 Florence „The towers of San Gimignano“ Day 3 Florence „Castles of the Mugello“ Day 4 Florence „Piazze of Siena“ Day 5 Florence „Jewelry makers of Arezzo“ Day 6 Florence „Backroads and Pasta“ Day 7 Departure from Florence
Mugello
[ca. 100 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 75 mi]
Fiesole
ITALY
Firenze
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chianti Greve Arezzo
San Gimignano
Tuscany Siena Gulf of Genoa ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
TUSCANY BY SCOOTER
2TU
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.680 On this scooter tour through Tuscany you will have plenty of opportunity to experience the world-famous Italian lifestyle.Savor a full week of excitement in one of the top regions of Europe and discover the hidden jewels of Tuscany on a scooter. Florence will be our host on this tour, and there will be enough time during the week to discover the amazing town centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Florence we‘ll take a scooter tour every day to the most amazing sites nearby. Our first tour will take us to the small, walled, medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The next day‘s ride will roll gently through the hills of one of the world‘s famous wine regions, Chianti. In Siena you‘ll learn all about the Palio di Siena, with enough time to stroll through the streets and enjoy a cappuccino on the Piazza del Campo. Arezzo, our next destination, was one of the most powerful Etruscan towns in the past. Nowadays, the beautiful old city is the center of the Italian jewelry industry and uses up to ten tons of gold every month. The region north of Florence, called Mugello, is perhaps best known for the annual Moto GP at the Mugello racetrack, but has much more to offer. The hills and roads of this region seem to have been made expressly for our two-wheeled transports, and the day will be a lot of fun with scootering, relaxing and enjoying the Italian lifestyle.
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A SCOOTER TOUR IN TUSCANY WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO EXPERIENCE THE ENVIABLE ITALIAN LIFESTYLE.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Florence, Mugello racetrack, Passo del Muraglione, Fiesole, Passo della Consuma, Siena, Greve in Chianti
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 21 MAY – 27 MAY 2017 01 OCT – 07 OCT 2017 20 MAY – 26 MAY 2018 30 SEP – 06 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.680
USD 2.890
USD 3.200
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in a comfortable hotel during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Nice / Vence
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Vence Valberg Valberg Valberg Vicoforte Vicoforte Rapallo Rapallo Rapallo Finale Finale Vence Departure from Nice / Vence
ITALY [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 185 mi]
Apennines
F R AN C E
Maritime Alps
Vicoforte
Valberg
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Riviera di Parente
Finale
Grand Canyon du Verdon Vence
Monte Carlo
Rapallo
Gulf of Genoa
Cote d'Azur
Ligurian Sea
MEDITERRANEAN ALPS EXTREME
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
French Riviera, Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Gorge), Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Maritime Alps, Cinque Terre, Monte Carlo, Nice
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
4SA
FRANCE / ITALY
TOUR DATES
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.860
04 MAY – 12 MAY 2017 13 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 09 SEP – 17 SEP 2017 03 MAY – 11 MAY 2018 12 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 08 SEP – 16 SEP 2018
Looking at a map of the French Maritime Alps will give you an idea of the riding that awaits you and your motorcycle! You will notice the number of passes and curves, leaving only one question to be answered: Will there be enough time to cover all of this most attractive European motorcycle paradise? “Curve collectors” can add a good number to their collection. Climbing some of the famous French Tour de France passes like Col de Turini, which is also known from the rally Monte Carlo, you will get an idea of what the cyclists must stand. We are looking for a different pleasure – enjoying the flow of curves on our bikes! A quite different ride awaits us at the picturesque Cinque Terre and the French Riviera, which are connected by the famous Via Julia Augusta, along the Ligurian coast. Experiencing unique cities like Monaco, Nice and Genoa complete the amazing ride between France and Italy.
THE CHARMING FRENCH RIVIERA, CINQUE TERRE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN ALPS ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.860
USD 3.180
USD 3.500
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.950
USD 3.350
USD 3.670
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.030
USD 3.520
USD 3.840
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.150
USD 3.750
USD 4.070
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.320
USD 4.090
USD 4.410
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
FRANCE
Arrival in Nice
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Nice Saint Tropez Saint Tropez Saint Tropez Aix-en-Provenc Aix-en-Provence Avignon Avignon Avignon Digne-les-Bains Digne-les-Bains Grasse Grasse Nice Departure from Nice
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
Digne-les-Bains Avignon
P. N. Régional du Luberon
ITALY
EURO FESTIVAL TOUR
5EF
CLASSIC
Euro Festival
EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.370
SIGHTSEEING
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
27 APR – 06 MAY 2017 26 APR – 05 MAY 2018
www.istockphoto.com/clodio
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
BE PART OF HD‘S FRENCH RIVIERA RALLY AND EXPLORE THE RIDER‘S PARADISE THAT IS SOUTHERN FRANCE. ©Paul Bayfield
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Mediterranean Sea
TOUR DATES
Since 2007 the Harley Euro Festival has been taking place at the Golfe de St. Tropez; today it is the biggest Harley party in southern Europe. The location is well chosen: beautiful scenery, eternal sunshine, make the French Riviera a top holiday destination. We start our tour in Nice and follow the coast. As we get closer to St. Tropez the Harley traffic increases and soon the festival is all around us. After the party head to the mountains. Rugged and remote, they seem to be a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Riviera. The famous city of Avignon marks the westernmost overnight of our tour, where a rest day full of sightseeing or riding awaits. Across Mont Ventoux we head towards the Alps the next day. The Grand Canyon du Verdon offers breathtaking scenery and awesome riding on our way to Grasse, the world capital of perfume before riding back to Nice. After this tour you will understand why there’s no better place than Southern France to open the season’s festival calendar.
Saint-Tropez
Cannes, St. Tropez, Gorge de l‘Ardèche, Grand Canyon du Verdun, Grasse, Vence, Monaco, Avignon, Riviera coast and mountain roads, Mont Ventoux
RIDING HRS/DAY
Côte d’Azur
Provence
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
MONACO
Grasse
Aix-en-Provance
©Paul Bayfield
NEW
Nice
Gorges du Verdon
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 event calendar.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Maritime Alps
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.370
USD 5.990
USD 6.470
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.440
USD 6.130
USD 6.610
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.510
USD 6.280
USD 6.760
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable middle-class Hotels) in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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AUS T RIA
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Klagenfurt
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Klagenfurt Opatija Opatija Opatija Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Otocec Otocec Klagenfurt Departure from Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt
[ca. 145 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 80 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
Julian Alps
Karawanks
SLOVE NI A ITAL Y
Otocec ˇ
Postojna Cave
CR OAT I A
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Opatija
Istria Island Krk
Plitvicka ˇ Jezera/ ˇ Otocac
BO SN IA A ND H E RZ E G O VIN A
Mediterranean Sea
ADRIATIC ROLLERCOASTER EXTREME
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.660 Endless curves and the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea are the highlights on this Adriatic Rollercoaster tour. Only a few motorcycle tours offer as much diversity as Slovenia and Croatia. Starting in Klagenfurt, at the border to Slovenia, our ride takes us through the Karawanks and Julian Alps, where we get an idea what this tour will be like; motorcycling at its best, and Mediterranean flair. Opatija, a beautiful town on the Adriatic Sea, will be our base for the next two days, where we will discover the beautiful Croatian coastline. From Opatija we head to the Northern Balkans to one of the highlights of this tour, the World Heritage Site Plitvice Lakes. With its amazing lakes and waterfalls, this park alone is worth a visit! On the last two riding days, we’ll make our way back through the mountains of Croatia and Slovenia with countless sweepers, beautiful valleys and breathtaking scenery.
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ONLINE BOOKING
Karawanks, Loibl Pass, Postojna Cave, Istria, Island Cres, Island Krk, Mediterranean Sea, Plitvice Lakes National Park
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
4SC
AUSTRIA / BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA / CROATIA / SLOVENIA
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Island Cres
A MOTORCYCLE TOUR THROUGH SPECTACULAR MOTORCYCLE AREAS ALONG THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA.
TOUR DATES 27 MAY – 03 JUN 04 JUN – 11 JUN 24 SEP – 01 OCT 01 OCT – 08 OCT 26 MAY – 02 JUN 03 JUN – 10 JUN 23 SEP – 30 SEP 30 SEP – 07 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.660
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.740
USD 3.080
USD 3.310
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.810
USD 3.230
USD 3.460
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.940
USD 3.480
USD 3.710
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.060
USD 3.730
USD 3.960
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Entry fee for Plitvice Lakes National Park; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Postojna Cave
Arrival in Rijeka / Opatija
SLOVENIA
ITALY
Day 2 Opatija „The magic of the Postojna Cave“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 3 Opatija „Lim canal and its magestic flair“ [ca. 140 mi] Day 4 Opatija „History at the Pula Arena“ [ca. 175 mi] Day 5 Opatija „Island hopping to Cres and Krk“ [ca. 220 mi] Day 6 Opatija „Pure nature at Risnjak National Park“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 7 Departure from Rijeka / Opatija
Risnjak N. P. Opatija
Rijeka
CROATIA
Porec
Island Krk
Limsky Canal Adriatic
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
2CR
EDELWEISS TOURS
CROATIA / SLOVENIA
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.530 Croatia, the unspoiled gem on the Adriatic Sea! Since the end of Austro-Hungarian rule Opatija has been well known as a top tourist destination. The town‘s clear water, good food and fantastic coastal roads along all those wonderful bays and attract many visitors. It’s our home base on this tour. Exploring the peninsula of Istria, we first visit the Lim canal, famous for its mussels and oysters, and also pay a visit to the south of the peninsula, where we stop to see the ancient Roman Pula Arena. On our ride to Slovenia we visit Postojna Cave, the world’s second largest flowstone caves open to tourists. Unfortunately we don‘t have enough time to go to all of Croatia‘s 1,244 beautiful islands but, of course, we will get to see the two most beautiful ones! We cross the crystal-clear waters by ferry from Brestova to the island of Cres and then on to Krk, which is the largest of all those islands.We complete our scooter tour with a wonderful ride across the northern part of Croatia, to Risnjak National Park. This is your chance to sample a piece of Croatian cuisine that everyone should try.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
TOUR DATES
Island Cres
ONLINE BOOKING
Pula Arena, Postojna Cave, Istria, Island Cres, Island Krk, Lim canal, Risnjak National Park
SIGHTSEEING
28 MAY – 03 JUN 08 OCT – 14 OCT 27 MAY – 02 JUN 07 OCT – 13 OCT
Pula Arena
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CROATIA BY SCOOTER
SCOOTER
Sea
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.530
USD 2.740
USD 2.890
CROATIA IS AN OUTSTANDING HOLIDAY DESTINATION. AND ON A SCOOTER IT’S EVEN BETTER! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable middle-class hotel) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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CROATIA
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Dubrovnik
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Dubrovnik Hvar Hvar Hvar Split Split Biograd na Moru Biograd na Moru Mostar Murter Mostar Mostar Kotor Kotor Dubrovnik Departure from Dubrovnik
Biograd na Moru
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Krka National Park
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Split Stari Grad
Dalmatian Coast Hvar
Island Hvar Lovcen N. P.
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
PEARLS OF THE ADRIATIC SEA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Kotor
Adriatic Sea
Budva
ONLINE BOOKING
Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Budva, Hvar, Dalmatian Coast, Primošten, Krka National Park, Split
SIGHTSEEING
MONTENEGRO
Dubrovnik
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Mostar
Sv. Jure
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CAS
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA / CROATIA / MONTENEGRO
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.500 Can you imagine seeing Orient and Occident, being part of the jet set and part of traditional life, living in modern and ancient times, all in one destination? This motorcycle tour offers you exactly that. Starting in Dubrovnik, also called the “Pearl of the Adriatic“, this tour introduces you to the mysterious countries of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.Our first destination is Hvar, the lavender island, where we spend a rest day. We continue through Split and Biograd to the famous Krka National Park, a natural wonderland. Curve after curve leads us towards Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Here is where the first signs of the Orient begin to appear and the European culture meets the Byzantine on the famous Stari Most bridge (a UNESCO World Herit-age Site). On the way back to Dubrovnik we have another overnight in Montenegro and then cross the border back to where our adventure began.
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THIS TOUR COMBINES BREATH-TAKING LANDSCAPES & SPECTACULAR ROADS ALONG THE ADRIATIC COAST.
TOUR DATES 26 MAY – 04 JUN 22 SEP – 01 OCT 25 MAY – 03 JUN 21 SEP – 30 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.500
USD 4.860
USD 5.280
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.600
USD 5.060
USD 5.480
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.710
USD 5.270
USD 5.690
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.870
USD 5.600
USD 6.020
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.040
USD 5.930
USD 6.350
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair and ambiance) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry rides to/from Island Hvar; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Castelldefels Peramola [ca. 125 mi] Peramola [ca. 130 mi] Peramola Carcassonne [ca. 155 mi] Carcassonne [ca. 85 mi] Carcassonne Mollo [ca. 155 mi] Mollo Castelldefels [ca. 180 mi] Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Carcassonne
FR AN CE Gorges de Galamus Mediterranean Sea
AN D O RRA Pyrenees
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mollo
Peramola ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
Santa Maria de Montserrat
S P AI N
Barcelona Costa Brava Castelldefels
TOUR OF THE PYRENEES
PYT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ANDORRA / FRANCE / SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.930 Castelldefels, just south of Barcelona, is our gateway to the Pyrenees, a mountain range that forms a natural border between Spain and France. It features many peaks of 10,000 ft. or more, lots of remote wilderness and many miles of fantastic motorcycling roads.Right after leaving the coast we get to see the famous abbey of Montserrat, a 1,000-year-old monastery. Further inland, more history-laden places such as Cardona and La Seu d‘Urgell are on our way before we enter the micro-nation and shopping paradise of Andorra. Then we arrive in France, where we spend our rest day in the stunning town of Carcassonne, delightfully enclosed by medieval walls and lined with picturesque alleys. Of course you can also spend your day riding your bike, the roads on the French side of the Pyrenees are just as stunning as on the Spanish side. Back in Spain we continue on this festival of corners, curves and twisties until the mountains slowly give way to the coastal plains. Between Sant Feliu and Lloret de Mar, one of Europe‘s greatest coastal roads sweetens our last day and bids us farewell. Man, what a tour!
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ENJOY A STUNNING TOUR WITH VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC IN ONE OF EUROPE’S BEST RIDING REGIONS!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Montserrat, Abbey Santa Maria de, La Seu d’Urgell, Andorra la Vella,Carcassonne, Gorges de Galamus, Coastal road between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Lloret de Mar
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 17 JUN 15 SEP 24 SEP 16 JUN 14 SEP 23 SEP
– 24 JUN – 22 SEP – 01 OCT – 23 JUN – 21 SEP – 30 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.930
USD 4.200
USD 4.570
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.000
USD 4.340
USD 4.710
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.080
USD 4.490
USD 4.860
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.170
USD 4.670
USD 5.040
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.280
USD 4.890
USD 5.260
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; breakfast every day; 1 picnic/lunch; 5 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Gulf of Biscaya
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
FRANCE
San Sebastián Luz-SaintSauveur
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Castelldefels Cellers [ca. 230 mi] Cellers Pamplona [ca. 240 mi] Pamplona [ca. 200 mi] Pamplona Luz-Saint-Sauveur [ca. 180 mi] Luz-Saint-Sauveur Ax-les-Thermes [ca. 195 mi] Day 7 Ax-les-Thermes Argelès-sur-Mer [ca. 210 mi] Day 8 Argelès-sur-Mer Castelldefels [ca. 210 mi] Day 9 Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Pyrenees Ax-les-Thermes Argelès-sur-Mer
Pamplona Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
ANDORRA Costa Brava
Pyrenees Cellers
Barcelona
SPAIN
Castelldefels
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mediterranean Sea
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
PYRENEES EXTREME
4PE
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE / SPAIN
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.840 We ride on small, hidden roads through the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and back! After the success of the Alps Extreme, we know there are a lot of riders who want the long riding days and challenging roads. We ride up to the highest peaks and spend the nights in remote places, far away from tourism. The natural beauty, outstanding scenery and excellent riding on empty roads are our reward. As all Ride4Fun tours run without a luggage van, we carry our luggage on the bikes. We start close to Barcelona and drive along the southern side of the Pyrenees in Spain to the famous city of Pamplona. There we will have a rest day to explore the city or take a ride to San Sebastián on the Atlantic Ocean. The next day we cross the border to France and follow the main mountain range back to the Mediterranean, crossing the border between Spain and France several times and enjoy some passes you might know from the Tour de France. There are not too many cultural highlights on this motorcycle tour, but you will have riding at its best in breathtaking scenery.
ON THIS TOUR WE EXPLORE THE PYRENEES AND EXPERIENCE MOTORCYCLE HEAVEN.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Porto de Portalet, Col du Tourmalet, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Cadaqués
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 08 JUN 05 SEP 07 JUN 04 SEP
– 16 JUN – 13 SEP – 15 JUN – 12 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.840
USD 3.160
USD 3.560
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.920
USD 3.320
USD 3.720
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.010
USD 3.490
USD 3.890
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.140
USD 3.750
USD 4.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.310
USD 4.090
USD 4.490
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Madrid / Alcalá de Henares
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Alcalá de Henares Soria [ca. 160 mi] Soria Pamplona [ca. 145 mi] Pamplona [ca. 140 mi] Pamplona Santo Domingo de la Calzada [ca. 145 mi] Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cervera de Pisuerga [ca. 170 mi] Cervera de Pisuerga León [ca. 160 mi] León Villafranca del Bierzo [ca. 150 mi] Villafranca del Bierzo Santo Estevo [ca. 140 mi] Santo Estevo Santiago de Compostela [ca. 160 mi] Santiago de Compostela [ca. 115 mi] Santiago de Compostela Verín [ca. 140 mi] Verín Salamanca [ca. 165 mi] Salamanca Alcalá de Henares [ca. 145 mi] Departure from Madrid / Alcalá de Henaresg
Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
NEW ST. JAMES WAY: TAPAS, PEAKS & TURNS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.870 El Camino de Santiago, or St. James’s Way, one of the most popular pilgrimage route, leads through one of Europe’s most beautiful regions: northern Spain. From Madrid we head across the French border into the beautiful Pyrenees. The “Camino Frances” leads the pilgrims towards Santiago de Compostela and it will be our guideline as well. We will follow it loosely, enjoying places like Logroño or Burgos. Using bikes for our “pilgrimage” enables us to explore other places, too, like San Sebastian or the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. On this tour we use luxury Paradores, beautiful hotels, usually located in some age-old building that used to be a pilgrims hospital or a bishop’s palac. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while watching the pilgrims walk past and listening to the clicking noise of their walking sticks. A rest day provides time enjoy the outstanding beauty of Santiago and to ride to Cabo Finisterre, end of the known world for many hundreds of years and the place where pilgrims traditionally burn their hiking boots. Full of unforgettable impressions we head then back to vibrating Madrid.
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FRANCE Cantabrian Mountains
Santiago de Compostela
Peaks of Europe Pamplona
Villafranca del Bierzo Leon
Santo Estevo
Pyrenees
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Verin Parque National de Montesinho
Soria
SPAIN Salamanca
Sierra de Guadarrama
PORTUGAL
Alcale de Henares
Madrid
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
Cervera de Pisuerga
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CBS
FRANCE / PORTUGAL / SPAIN
Gulf of Vizcaya
DISCOVER NORTHERN SPAIN AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF ST. JAMES’S WAY, WITHOUT ANY BLISTERS!
TOUR DATES 25 JUN 20 AUG 24 JUN 19 AUG
– 09 JUL – 03 SEP – 08 JUL – 02 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
St. James Way, Santiago de Compostella, Picos de Europa, Pamplona, Pyrenees, Sierra de Cebollera
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.870
USD 6.460
USD 7.380
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.030
USD 6.770
USD 7.690
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.180
USD 7.080
USD 8.000
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.370
USD 7.460
USD 8.380
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.610
USD 7.930
USD 8.850
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class Hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 12 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Málaga Loja Loja Loja Ronda Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
SPAIN
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Granada
Iznajar Reservior
Alhambra
Loja Sierra Nevada
El Torcal Ronda
Malaga
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Costa del Sol
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
PUEBLOS BLANCOS
5AN
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / SPAIN
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.170 While the coast is the main attraction for regular tourists, riders like us want to spend more time in the mountains. After catching a short glimpse of the beautiful Costa del Sol we head north, to the hinterland. In Loja we enjoy our first rest day, but who would want to rest with highlights like the famous Alhambra or the Sierra Nevada just around the corner? The Sierra Nevada is one of the few areas in the world where you can go skiing in the morning and take a dip in the ocean in the afternoon! But, being real riders, we remain seated on our Harley-Davidson motorcycles and do some more miles! From Loja, we will begin exploring the central and western regions of Andalusia.Olive orchards and impressive mountain ranges line the way to Ronda, a picturesque little town high up in the Andalusian Mountains, where we spend another two nights. Before you realize it, and way too soon, the last riding day arrives. But we enjoy the last day to the fullest and try to find as many good roads as possible before we return to Malaga. This is truly one of the best motorcycle regions in the world!
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ANDALUSIA IS EVERY RIDER’S DREAM DESTINATION. COME AND LIVE YOUR DREAM ON A HARLEY.
Mediterranean Sea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Málaga, Granada, Alhambra, Torcal de Antequera, Garganta del Chorro, Ronda, White Towns of Andalusia, Gibraltar, El Puerto de Santa María
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 30 SEP 07 OCT 29 SEP 06 OCT
– 06 OCT – 13 OCT – 05 OCT – 12 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.170
USD 4.560
USD 4.960
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.220
USD 4.660
USD 5.060
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.260
USD 4.740
USD 5.140
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee for Alhambra; Edelweiss Riding Tips.; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Málaga Granada Granada Antequera Antequera Arcos de la Frontera Arcos de la Frontera Ronda Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
[ca. 200 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 155 mi]
S PAI N
Alhambra Granada
Zahara de la Sierra Arcos de la Frontera
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Sierra Nevada
Antequera Ronda
Montes de Málaga
Málaga
Costa Tropical
Costa del Sol Gibraltar Costa de la Cruz Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
MAR OC C O
ANDALUSIA TOUR
ATS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.350 Andalusia has always been associated with fiery steeds and proud horsemen. We feel like knights, in our colorful armor, mounting our metal stallions. Up to Granada we ride, to the Alhambra, the most splendid palace the Moorish caliphs ever built. It is a magnificent picture, with the snow-covered Sierra Nevada as a backdrop. Next on our trail is Antequera, a typical Andalusian white town with historic buildings around every corner. From here the road meanders through rolling hills covered with olive and almond tree groves. Black fighting bulls rub their hides lazily on rough cork oaks near Arcos de la Frontera. We stop in Gibraltar, not far from Africa, before we arrive at the spectacular town of Ronda, situated on both sides of the deep, narrow Tajo Canyon. The local bullfighting arena is said to be the place where the classical Spanish bullfight was first celebrated.On the last day we ride our high-tech horses through the Sierra and along the white beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Is it our imagination, or do we really hear one of our boxers scrape a hind leg on the ground for a farewell?
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A TOUR OF ANDALUSIA IS ABOUT TWISTIES, TAPAS, WINE AND SCENERY. AND ABOUT MORE TWISTIES.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Alhambra, Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar, Torcal de Antequera, Arcos de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Plaza de Toros de Ronda, Sierra del Chaparral, Montes de Málaga, Zahara de la Sierra
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 APR – 16 APR 19 OCT – 26 OCT 08 APR – 15 APR 18 OCT – 25 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.350
USD 3.630
USD 4.000
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.420
USD 3.780
USD 4.150
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.500
USD 3.930
USD 4.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.620
USD 4.180
USD 4.550
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.750
USD 4.430
USD 4.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Spanish flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee for Alhambra; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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SPAIN
Arrival in Almeria / Tabernas
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Tabernas Cazorla [ca. 175 mi] Cazorla [ca. 155 mi] Cazorla Andujar [ca. 210 mi] Andujar Alhama de Granada [ca. 200 mi] Alhama de Granada La Calahorra [ca. 190 mi] La Calahorra Tabernas [ca. 170 mi] Departure from Almeria / Tabernas
Andújar Cazorla Sierras de Cazorla
Sierra de Tejeda The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Granada
Tabernas
N.P. de Sierra Nevada
Cape Gata Mediterranean Sea
4AN
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.490 Spain is known around the world for things like great tapas, colorful fiestas and wild flamenco, but Andalucía is known for even greater tapas, even more colorful fiestas and even wilder flamenco. Spain is known for dramatic scenery and many historic highlights, but Andalucía is known for even more dramatic scenery and even more historic highlights. And if Spanish roads are known for their twistiness and their appeal to motorcyclists from all over the world, then Andalucía’s roads are… well, take your guess. This stunning rider’s dream tour starts outside of Almería, in the sunny hinterland of the Costa del Sol. From here, mountain ranges stretch off in every direction and they are criss-crossed by those amazing roads. In a counter-clockwise direction we move about this wonderland, hopping from range to range and from curve to curve, all day long. Cazorla National Park, Sierra de Morena, Las Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada – these are beautiful names of beautiful places full of beautiful roads. At least once in your life you have to ride the stunning roads of Andalucía: why not do it here and now?
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La Calahorra Sierra Nevada
Almeria
NEW
N.P. Sierra de Baza
Alhambra
Alhama de Granada
SOUTHERN SPAIN EXTREME
Reservoir Negratin
Andalusia
SPECTACULAR ROADS, ENDLESS BLUE SKY AND ETERNAL SUNSHINE: IT JUST DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER.
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
HIGHLIGHTS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Sierra Nevada, Granada, Sierra de Tejeda, Costa Almeria
SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 16 APR – 23 APR 20 OCT – 27 OCT 28 OCT – 04 NOV 15 APR – 22 APR 19 OCT – 26 OCT 27 OCT – 03 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.490
USD 2.760
USD 3.160
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.560
USD 2.900
USD 3.300
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.640
USD 3.050
USD 3.450
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.730
USD 3.230
USD 3.630
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.830
USD 3.440
USD 3.840
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Málaga Sevilla Sevilla Sevilla Faro Faro Santiago do Cacém Santiago do Cacém Lisboa (Lisbon) Lisboa (Lisbon) Lisboa (Lisbon) Zafra Zafra Córdoba Córdoba Málaga Departure from Málaga
Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Atlantic Ocean
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 140 mi]
PORTUGAL Elvas Estoril
Zafra Sierra Morena
Santiago do Cacém
Cape St. Vincent
Sierra de Aracena Faro
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.620 On this breathtaking motorcycle tour through Spain and Portugal we will find the origins of Spain’s national dance and the best port in Portugal. But obviously there’s more, like tons of stunning motorcycling roads along the coast, over mountains and around softly rolling hills. From Málaga, we’ll carve the twisty roads of the Costa del Sol to the Algarve, a spectacular coast that invites you to take a dip. Lisbon is a work of art, with streets so steep that instead of our bikes we have to use our feet to climb them, so bring some comfy shoes! A long but rewarding riding day takes us across the Extremadura, to Zafra, where we find the time to unwind. The endless curvy roads of the Sierra Morena sweeten our ride to Córdoba, our last stop before we reach Málaga again. With port in our luggage, flamenco in our ears and countless curves under our belts we have to say goodbye. Unfortunately. For now...
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Málaga Costa del Sol
Mediterranean Sea
MOROCCO
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CCC
PORTUGAL / SPAIN
Marbella
ONLINE BOOKING
Ronda, Seville, Faro, Algarve, Serra de Monchique, Sierra Morena,Evora, Extremadura, Córdoba, Lisboa (Lisbon)
SIGHTSEEING
Ronda
z
EDELWEISS TOURS
Serranía de Ronda
u la L
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Montes de Málaga
Sevilla
e ta d Cos
Gulf of Cádiz
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
DIFFICULTY
Córdoba
Serra de Monchique
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
CLASSIC
SPAIN
Lisboa
DISCOVER THE HOME OF FLAMENCO & FADO, OF TAPAS & PORT. COME & EXPERIENCE SPAIN & PORTUGAL.
TOUR DATES 27 MAR – 06 APR 05 OCT – 15 OCT 26 MAR – 05 APR 04 OCT – 14 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/SeanPavone
© Strohm Armstrong
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.620
USD 5.040
USD 5.510
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.730
USD 5.260
USD 5.730
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.850
USD 5.490
USD 5.960
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.050
USD 5.900
USD 6.370
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.270
USD 6.340
USD 6.810
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Tenerife / Puerto de Santiago
Day 2 Puerto de Santiago to Parc Nacional del Teide Day 3 Puerto de Santiago to La Gomera Day 4 Puerto de Santiago Telde Day 5 Telde Puerto de Santiago Day 6 Puerto de Santiago to Las Portelas Day 7 Departure from Tenerife / Puerto de Santiago
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 200 mi]
Macizo de Anaga Pico del Teide Tenerife
Gomera
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Corona Forestal Natural Park Puerto de Santiago
EDELWEISS TOURS
ONLINE BOOKING
Parque Natural de Tamadaba, Pico del Teide, Parque Natural de Pilancones, Corona Forestal Natural Park, Barranco del Cabrito, Macizo de Anaga
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Gran Canaria
Atlantic Ocean
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Telde
Pilancones Natural Park
SPAIN
www.istockphoto.com/Ullimi
TOURING CENTER TENERIFE
TOURING CENTER
Tamadaba Natural Park
Canary Islands
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TTE
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.440 The Canaries are a group of islands belonging to Spain, but located off the coast of Morocco, created by volcanic eruptions. Despite their close proximity they are very different from each other. Gran Canaria is known as the “miniature continent“, with landscapes ranging from sandy dunes to inland canyons and forested mountains. La Gomera, the smallest of the three, features deep ravines and lush orchards, vineyards and banana groves. Tenerife, the largest island, is the most diverse one and the home of a massive volcano named Teide, Spain’s tallest mountain. One thing the three islands have in common are spectacular roads, outstanding scenery and a very pleasant climate that can be best described as eternal spring.Take a break from winter and join us on this tour of the Canary Islands. This trip will challenge your riding skills, thrill your imagination and make you want to come back time and again.
ENJOY A WEEK OF FANTASTIC ISLAND-HOPPING IN THE CANARY ISLANDS AND FEEL ETERNAL SPRING.
29 JAN 05 FEB 12 FEB 26 NOV 03 DEC 10 DEC 28 JAN 04 FEB 11 FEB 25 NOV 02 DEC 09 DEC
– 04 FEB – 11 FEB – 18 FEB – 02 DEC – 09 DEC – 16 DEC – 03 FEB – 10 FEB – 17 FEB – 01 DEC – 08 DEC – 15 DEC
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
© Smith Darren
www.istockphoto.com/47288744
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.440
USD 2.980
USD 3.410
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.500
USD 3.100
USD 3.530
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.560
USD 3.220
USD 3.650
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.630
USD 3.360
USD 3.790
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.720
USD 3.540
USD 3.970
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel d(comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair and ambiance) uring entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; All ferry rides; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
www.istockphoto.com/Demid
FROM PARIS TO OMAHA
Arrival in Paris / Versailles
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
CPO
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE
Versailles Tours [ca. 165 mi] Tours Angers [ca. 120 mi] Angers Carnac [ca. 175 mi] Carnac [ca. 160 mi] Carnac Morlaix [ca. 215 mi] Morlaix Saint-Malo [ca. 245 mi] Saint-Malo Bayeux [ca. 190 mi] Bayeux [ca. 75 mi] Bayeux Étretat [ca. 75 mi] Étretat Versailles [ca. 120 mi] Departure from Paris / Versailles
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Bayeux
SIGHTSEEING
Versailles
Paris
Mont Saint-Michel Menhir
Le Mans
Carnac Briére N.P.
Angers
Loire Valley
Tours
F RAN CE
Bay of Biscay
ONLINE BOOKING
Paris, castles of the Loire Valley, Le Mans racetrack, Crozon Peninsula, Brittany coastal road, beaches of Côte d‘Émeraude, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches and memorials, Rouen
RIDING HRS/DAY
Normandy
Côté d'Émeraude SaintMalo
Morlaix
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Paris. See p. 18
– 19 AUG – 31 AUG – 18 AUG – 30 AUG
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/Leonid Andronov
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
126
D-Day
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
08 AUG 20 AUG 07 AUG 19 AUG
From Paris we head south, follow the Loire for a while and marvel at some of the countless châteaux that are lined up along the river. Then we reach the Atlantic coast and Brittany with its Celtic heritage. Carnac is famous for its megalith culture, and strolling amid the stones that were put upright more than 6,000 years ago will make your imagination run wild. Along Brittany’s rugged coast and across its scenic interior we circle around the peninsula, to the pink granite coast and to St. Malo with its huge ramparts. Past Mont St. Michel we reach Normandy and the city of Bayeux. Our rest day here features “battle tourism” at its best for it was here, at the beaches of Normandy, where Allied forces liberated Europe in 1944. Today countless historic sites attract visitors from around the globe. Northern France my not feature any mountains, but its wealth of history and culture are second to none.
FROM PARIS, THE CITY OF LOVE, TO THE RUGGED CLIFFS OF BRITTANY AND THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY.
Étretat
TOUR DATES
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.190
English Channel
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.190
USD 5.640
USD 6.240
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.310
USD 5.880
USD 6.480
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.430
USD 6.120
USD 6.720
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.580
USD 6.420
USD 7.020
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.760
USD 6.780
USD 7.380
6
Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 5.940
USD 7.140
USD 7.740
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Oslo
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Oslo Vrådal Vrådal Sola Sola Sola Bergen Bergen Bergen Fjærland Fjærland Geiranger Geiranger Ålesund Departure from Ålesund
Ålesund
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 80 mi]
Geirangerfjord
Trollstigen
Geiranger Jostedalsbreen N.P. Fjærland Glittertind
NOR W A Y
Bergen Lysefjord
North Sea
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This is the route for the tour that starts in Oslo. If you choose to begin your journey in Ålesund, the itinerary will be reversed. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Sola
SWE DE N
Oslo
Vrådal
Vänern
Skagerrak
DE N MARK
THE VIKING EXPERIENCE
CVE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
NORWAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Oslo, Lysefjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen Road, Ålesund
SIGHTSEEING
29 Jun 10 Aug 28 Jun 09 Aug
This motorcycle tour takes you to the most stunning Norwegian Fjords. The tour starts in Oslo, the capital of Norway. We’ll spend a day here, leaving enough time to visit the castle, museums and explore the old town. Through the wild and untouched Telemark region we ride west, spending a night in Vrådal before we reach the fjords. Breath-taking scenery surrounds us as we descend to Sola Beach near Stavanger, our home for one night. The next day we ride along and cross fjords. Our destination is Bergen, considered to be the most beautiful, yet wettest city in Norway. Via Sogndal and Fjærdal we reach Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to continental Europe’s largest glacier. The scenery will remind you of Antarctica! We’ll ride to Dalsnibba, Scandinavia’s highest road at 5,000 ft., cruise along Geirangerfjord on a ferry or navigate the switchbacks of the Trollstigen, and marvel at the mile-high Troll Wall, Europe’s highest vertical rock wall. In Ålesund, you can enjoy an endless sunset – not quite the midnight sun, but close.
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RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.120
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
FJORDS, ISLANDS AND GLACIERS COMBINED ON THIS FANTASTIC TOUR THROUGH SWEDEN AND NORWAY! * DIRECTION: OSLO – ÅLESUND
** DIRECTION: ÅLESUND – OSLO
– 08 Jul – 19 Aug – 07 Jul – 18 Aug
2017 * 2017 ** 2018 * 2018 **
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.120
USD 5.540
USD 6.140
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.230
USD 5.760
USD 6.360
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.370
USD 6.040
USD 6.640
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.550
USD 6.410
USD 7.010
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.740
USD 6.780
USD 7.380
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Ålesund
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Ålesund to the bird island of Runde Ålesund to the Geirangerfjord Ålesund to the troll‘s ladder: Trollstigen Ålesund along the Atlantic Ocean Road Ålesund to the fjords Departure from Ålesund
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 210 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Bud
Norwegian Sea
Åndalsnes
Runde
Ålesund Trollstigen
Bird island
Sunnmore
Geirangerfjorden
NORWA Y
Dalsnibba
Stryn
TOURING CENTER NORWAY NORWAY
NTC
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.230
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
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TOUR DATES 10 JUL 17 JUL 09 JUL 16 JUL
– 16 JUL – 23 JUL – 15 JUL – 22 JUL
Amazing scenery and little traffic on beautiful roads make this motorcycle tour so special. Our home base is Ålesund, a charming little town built on a rocky peninsula. From here we start our motorcycle tour with a visit to the bird island of Runde. Day two celebrates the beauty of Geirangerfjord. The road of the same name is just as spectacular as the fjord itself! The following day we’ll climb up the troll‘s ladder, Norway’s most famous road and one of Europe’s most extreme mountain passes. Another day, another road, the Atlantic Road is waiting. Eight storm-lashed bridges connect a series of islands, a sight and a ride to behold. Last but not least the “Fiord-Loop” takes us to the wind-torn islands near Kristiansund, with no fewer than ten fjords to navigate around or across. At the end of this week there is no dark night, but a bright farewell evening, as the sun never sets on Norway’s horizon.
2017 2017 2018 2018
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TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Runde (Bird Island), Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen Road, Ålesund, Atlanterhavsvegen (Atlantic Road)
ALONG, ACROSS AND AROUND THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FJORDS: A MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN NORWAY.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.230
USD 3.460
USD 3.770
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.290
USD 3.590
USD 3.900
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.350
USD 3.710
USD 4.020
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.460
USD 3.920
USD 4.230
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.560
USD 4.130
USD 4.440
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable hotel with sea view) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Ålesund
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Ålesund Sunndalsøra Sunndalsøra Trondheim Trondheim Overhalla Overhalla Sandnessjøen Sandnessjøen Bodø Bodø Henningsvær Henningsvær Harstad Harstad Storslett Storslett Alta Alta Lakselv Lakselv Karesuando Karesuando Tromsø Departure from Tromsø
North Cape Barents Sea
[ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 245 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Ålesund and ends in Tromsø. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE NORTH CAPE
ANC
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
FINLAND / NORWAY
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.000 Fjords, glaciers, midnight sun, the Arctic Circle, North Cape – keywords for our motorcycle tour “Adventure North Cape”! Starting in Ålesund, we climb the famous Trollstigen mountain pass and then follow the coastline and fjords, to Åndalsnes. From Trondheim we take laid back roads along endless lakes to Overhalla! We cruise along the coastline, interrupted only by wonderfully relaxing ferry rides on our way to Sandnessjøen. As you will notice as we go inland, the scenery gets more vast and barren, tundra vegetation replaces forests, and all of a sudden there it is – the Arctic Circle. Only the spectacular view of the Lofoten islands and Vesterålen can top that. After visiting Alta and its famous Tirpitz Museum we conquer our most important destination, the North Cape. Crossing the border into Finland, endless forests and numerous lakes accompany us to the town of Karesuando directly at the Swedish-Finnish border. On our last riding day, we head back to the Norwegian coast. Charming Tromsø, one of the main centers of Norway, hosts us for our farewell evening.
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CROSS THE ARTIC CIRCLE AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO EUROPE‘S MOST NORTHERN POINT, THE NORTH CAPE.
Alta Tromsø Vesterålen Lofoten Islands
Lakselv
Storslett
Harstad Karesuando
Henningsvær
Bodø
Sandnessjøen
Norvegian Sea
S WE D E N Overhalla
FI N L AN D
Trondheim
Ålesund Trollstigen
Sunndalsøra
Gulf of Bothnia
N OR WA Y
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 25 JUL – 07 AUG 2017 24 JUL – 06 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
North Cape, Arctic Circle, Lofoten islands, Vesterålen islands, Trondheim, Ålesund, Lapland
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
Minimum number of participants: 6 USD
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 6.000
USD 6.540
USD 7.140
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.150
USD 6.830
USD 7.430
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.290
USD 7.120
USD 7.720
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.480
USD 7.490
USD 8.090
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.720
USD 7.970
USD 8.570
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Bodø-Lofoten; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EUROPE
IRELAND AND THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.030 Céad míle fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland. Vibrant cities, impressive castles, prehis-toric stone circles, spectacular natural wonders and much more is spread out across the country, connected by of terrific roads. From Dublin via Northern Ireland we find the starting point of the “Wild Atlantic Way,” a tourist route around the western half of the island. It offers spectacular scenery, abundant history and lively Irish-Gaelic culture. Galway has more street artists than any other place, and the atmosphere in the Irish pubs is a legendary mix of fun, music and hospitality.The south-west is all about rugged coastal scenery; the slogan “where land and sea collide, where untamed beauty abounds” culminates here. The south-east is softer and more relaxed. We complete the circle around the Emerald Isle and take home a treasure trove of memories. Fheiceann tú in Éirinn – see you in Ireland!
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Day 1
Arrival in Dublin
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Dublin Belfast Belfast Letterkenny Letterkenny Ballina Ballina Galway Galway Galway Killarney Killarney Killarney Waterford Waterford Dublin Departure from Dublin
Letterkenny
[ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 135 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SIGHTSEEING
Belfast
Ballina Trimcastle Irish Sea Galway
Cliffs of Moher
Dublin
IRELAND
Celtic Sea
Wicklow Mtns N.P.
Waterford Killarney Ring of Kerry Killarney N.P.
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Dublin. See p. 18
ONLINE BOOKING
Dublin, Trim Castle, Belfast, Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Destillerie, Sleave League, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow Nationalpark, Glendalough
RIDING HRS/DAY
NORTHERN IRELAND
Downpatrick's Head
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Antrim Coast
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CIR
IRELAND / UNITED KINGDOM
Giant's Causeway
ITINERARY
FIND SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES ALONG THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY AND THE TYPICAL IRISH HOSPITALITY.
TOUR DATES 17 JUN 28 JUN 16 JUN 27 JUN
– 27 JUN – 08 JUL – 26 JUN – 07 JUL
2017 2017 2018 2018
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TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.030
USD 5.440
USD 6.230
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.140
USD 5.650
USD 6.440
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.250
USD 5.870
USD 6.660
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.380
USD 6.130
USD 6.920
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
USD 7.250
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Manchester / Liverpool / Chester
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Liverpool / Chester Keswick [ca. 110 mi] Keswick Hinckley [ca. 145 mi] Hinckley Lynmouth [ca. 185 mi] Lynmouth Exeter [ca. 180 mi] Exeter Abergavenny [ca. 185 mi] Abergavenny Cardigan [ca. 195 mi] Cardigan Snowdonia [ca. 175 mi] Snowdonia Liverpool / Chester [ca. 155 mi] Liverpool / Chester Departure from Manchester / Liverpool / Chester
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Isle of Man race calendar. The tour dates either include a TT Supersport or a Senior Race date.
TRIUMPH ONLY
Keswick Lake District N.P.
North Sea
Isle of Man
Manchester Liverpool/ Chester
Irish Sea
IRELAND
Peak District
Snowdonia Snowdonia N.P. Hinckley Cardigan
GREAT BRITAIN
Abergavenny
Brecon Beacons N.P. Lynmouth Exmoor N.P. Exeter
English Channel
FRANCE
ISLE OF MAN TOUR
3CT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
UNITED KINGDOM
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.220 Experience an adventure in the land of the Celts with this legendary motorcycle tour. Starting in the vibrating modern city of Liverpool, we will first head up North before exploring the beauty and rolling hills of the Peak District and Leicestershire. A highlight awaits us in Hinckley and all true Triumph fans will look forward to it: we will explore the secrets of the state-of-the-art Triumph manufacturing plant on a guided tour. Heading south through the Exmoor National Park, this motorcycle tour will take in mystical Stonehenge and the ruins of King Arthur’s castle before entering Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Continuing on the stunning coastal and mountain roads that typify the Snowdonia National Park we finally head back to Liverpool. But for most the ultimate highlight of this tour will be the visit to the fabled Isle of Man, one of the most iconic destinations for motorcyclists. A day on the island gives you a chance to watch the exciting TT race live, which will become a memorable highlight of your tour.
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HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Stonehenge, Brecon Beacons National Park, Douglas, Isle of Man, TT Supersport or Senior race, Lake District
SIGHTSEEING
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TOUR DATES 27 MAY – 06 JUN 08 JUN – 18 JUN 26 MAY – 05 JUN 07 JUN – 17 JUN
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 7.220
USD 7.840
USD 8.630
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 7.350
USD 8.100
USD 8.890
RIDE ENDLESS ROLLING HILLS, MAGNIFICENT COASTAL DRIVES AND EXPERIENCE THE FABLED ISLE OF MAN. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (comfortable hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour (except for days to/from Isle of Man); Flight ticket to Isle of Man; TT Supersport or Senior race ticket; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Birmingham / Hinckley
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Hinckley Helmsley [ca. 160 mi] Helmsley Port of Menteith [ca. 225 mi] Port of Menteith Fort William [ca. 190 mi] Fort William Broadford [ca. 210 mi] Broadford Inverness [ca. 175 mi] Inverness [ca. 255 mi] Inverness Braemar [ca. 145 mi] Braemar Otterburn [ca. 255 mi] Otterburn Yorkshire Dales [ca. 185 mi] Yorkshire Dales Hinckley [ca. 200 mi] Departure from Birmingham / Hinckley
Isle of Sky Inverness Loch Ness
Broadford Fort William
Highlands Port of Menteith
Braemar
Edinburgh Hadrian's Wall Otterburn
NORTHE R N IRE LA N D Lake District
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Irish Sea
HIGHLANDER TOUR
3HT
EDELWEISS TOURS
UNITED KINGDOM
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.070 With a guided tour in the Triumph factory in Hinckley we start our motorcycle tour to Scotland. We head north through the North York Moors and across Hadrian’s Wall to finally arrive in Scotland. The tour itinerary samples the finest roads Great Britain has to offer including some major historical sites. Threading your way through the glass-like lochs, the tour takes in iconic locations like Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Culloden, Balmoral Castle and the stunning Isle of Skye. A rest day gives plenty of time to enjoy the historic city of Inverness, or to seek out the elusive “Nessie“, whose home is said to be the nearby Loch Ness. Of course, you could always choose to get back on the bike riding up to the remote west coast of Scotland. Throughout the trip there will be plenty of opportunities to sample the fine fresh local products and to round off your day with a nip of the famous Scotch whisky. As with all Triumph Adventure motorcycle tours, all the essentials are covered.
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IT’S ABOUT THE ROUGH BEAUTY OF THE HIGHLANDS, THE MIGHTY CASTLE RUINS AND SINGLE TRACK ROADS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Helmsley
Yorkshire Dales
IRE LA N D Hinckley Birmingham
TRIUMPH ONLY CLASSIC
North Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
G RE AT B RIT A IN
ONLINE BOOKING
Hadrian‘s Wall, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Durness, Balmoral Castle
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TOUR DATES 20 JUN – 01 JUL 2017 19 JUN – 30 JUN 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 6.070
USD 6.760
USD 7.260
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.220
USD 7.060
USD 7.560
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (comfortable hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavík
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Reykjavík Selfoss Selfoss Sauðárkrókur Sauðárkrókur Akureyri Akureyri Húsavík Húsavík Egilsstaðir Egilsstaðir Hornafjörður Hornafjörður Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjubæjarklaustur Flúðir Flúðir Reykjavík Departure from Reykjavík
Denmark Strait
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Hüsavik
Akureyri Egilsstaðir
ICELA ND Gullfoss
Thingvellir The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
3FI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
10 DAYS VACATION from € 7.050,Iceland – the land of contrasts – is located just below the Arctic Circle and attracts visitors with its diverse nature and remote roads. On Iceland you will find it all: glaciers, steaming volcanoes, geysers and rolling hills with. Join us on this breath-taking motorcycle ride, get to know some outstandingly friendly people and experience the true meaning of “icy hot“, Icelandic style. Our Triumph adventure begins in Reykjavik, before we head for the Highlands spotting the first geysers and gorgeous waterfalls along the way. Once we arrive in the North, we will set out on the most famous road in Iceland – the Ring Road or Hringvegur, as the locals call it. Dettifoss is just one of the amazing natural wonders we see en route and as we continue the roads turn from paved to gravel and the area gets more and more remote. Though the roads invite us to keep rolling, the opportunity to take some pictures of the biggest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajökull, just cannot be missed. We will then ride back to the coast, once again via the Ring Road to arrive back in Reykjavik.
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Jökulsárlón
Reykjavík
Selfoss Flúðir
Hornafjörður
Landmannalaugar Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Atlantic Ocean
ICELAND
Vatnajökull
Geysir
TRIUMPH ONLY
ICELAND – FIRE AND ICE
Dettifoss
Sauðárkrókur
EXPERIENCE LARGELY UNSPOILED AND PURE NATURE ON THIS TOUR THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS OF ICELAND.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Hveravellir, Glaumbær, Landmannalaugar, Skaftafell National Park, Húsavík, Dettifoss, Langjökull, Vatnajökull, Geysir Strokkar, Gullfoss, Jökulsárlón, Lakagígar, Blue Lagoon
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 23 JUL 04 AUG 16 AUG 22 JUL 03 AUG 15 AUG
– 02 AUG – 14 AUG – 26 AUG – 01 AUG – 13 AUG – 25 AUG
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 7.050
USD 7.670
USD 8.590
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 7.180
USD 7.930
USD 8.850
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (Comfortable hotels and one overnight in basic guest house) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a water-proof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. Services not included: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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PARTNER
ROADTEC™ 01, the new Sport Touring Radial tyre of the METZELER line, was developed to offer motorcyclists a high level of grip in different weather conditions, on both dry and wet roads, as well as changeable and low grip surfaces. ROADTEC™ 01 is also capable of offering a mileage of reference in its segment, thanks to more uniform and regular wear, and great stability both at high speeds and with the bike fully loaded.
METZELER
FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW ROADTEC™ 01 ROADTEC™ 01 is the latest evolution of METZELER sport touring tyres which, with respect to its predecessor ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, has among its strong points an improvement of the grip on wet and low-grip surfaces, an increase in mileage (+10%) and a high degree of adaptability to different bikes, riding styles and weather conditions. # ROADTEC™ 01 has a completely new tread pattern. In particular, the front tyre has grooves that are more transversal with respect to the rolling direction of the tyre. This has made it possible to increase the mechanical grip on slippery surfaces and in different riding situations. # The area of contact with the asphalt is now wider and shorter and, working together with the 0-degree steel-belt technology of METZELER-branded products, guarantees higher mileage and lasting performance over time. # The innovative compounds are well adapted to the needs of different categories of motorcyclists. The dual-compound rear solutions, with 100% silica on the shoulders and silica and carbon black in the central band of the tread, ensure mileage and grip in the most varied conditions of use. The 100% silica front tyres ensure great safety while braking, in particular on wet surfaces and on those with low friction. # The 0-degree steel belt together with the INTERACT™ technology improve stability and comfort, and guarantee foreseeable and precise behaviour, the best for enjoying the road.
EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL AND METZELER ARE CONNECTED IN A LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP. Edelweiss tours are taking their participants on nearly every continent on the world, because of this also the requirements to the material are quit challenging. With our products we ensure that road conditions and the weather are not playing a role in planning the tour. With a lot of grip, predictable handling, excellent running performance, stability and comfort, we contribute our special part of an unforgettable experience at the Edelweiss tours. MARTIN SCHAUMLÖFFEL HEAD OF TRADE & CONSUMER MARKETING METZELER ZWEIRADREIFEN
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SPIRIT OF GS ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS OF THE ALTIPLANO. French Photographer, and passionate GS rider, Stéphane Gautronneau, is one of the many motorcyclists in the world who lives with the Spirit of GS at heart. Driven by an insatiable wanderlust, he searches for unseen places and unusual subjects for his photography. He stays close to the elements, as only one who rides a GS can, and documents his travels like no one else in the world. His unique photos can be found on the pages of major travel magazines where they inspire and arouse a similar desire for exploration in others. One of his latest adventures took him to the high Altiplano plains of southeast Peru, an extreme climate more reminiscent of the surface of the moon than anything found on Earth. Here, in the early morning hours before the tourist busses arrive, he encountered the perfect lighting and conditions for his unique brand of photography, and captured images in places where no bus goes.
All you need is a machine like the GS, and a spirit of adventure like Stéphane’s to create these brilliant images as well. And anywhere Stéphane travels, upon routes which few motorcycles have traversed before, he meets friends for life; GS riders from around the world. Friendships blossom in unfamiliar places. This too is the Spirit of GS. Live out your wanderlust, keep the four elements close by, and when you meet like-minded people, lend a hand and a heart, saying: Ride out and live your dreams – that is the Spirit of GS.
LEARN MORE ABOUT STÉPHANE GAUTRONNEAU AND THE GS ON: SPIRITOFGS.COM #SPIRITOFGS
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AMERICA BELIZE CANADA COSTA RICA CUBA GUATEMALA HONDURAS MEXICO NICARAGUA PANAMA USA ARGENTINA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR PERU URUGUAY
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SOUTH AMERICA ADVENTURE PATAGONIA
WORLD TOUR NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY USA / Mexico / Guatemala / Honduras / Nicaragua / Costa Rica / Panama 1LP – 42 days, page 148
WORLD TOUR SOUTH AMERICA BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS Columbien / Ecuador / Peru / Bolivia / Argentina / Chile 1BP – 73 days, page 149
EDELWEISS REUNION WEEKEND + TOUR Oregon / USA
EBK – 3 or 10 days, page 206
Argentina / Chile APA – 21 days, page 150
ADVENTURE ALTIPLANO Argentina / Bolivia / Chile AAP – 17 days, page 152
ADVENTURE MACHU PICCHU Chile / Peru ACP – 15 days, page 154
CENTRAL AMERICA ADVENTURE COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA Costa Rica / Nicaragua ACR – 15 days, page 156
THE MAYAN EMPIRE ADVENTURE Belize / Guatemala / Mexico AME –16 days, page 158
CLASSIC CUBA
Cuba CKU – 11 days, page 160
BEST OF CUBA
Cuba CCB – 8 days, page 160
NORTH AMERICA BEST OF AMERICA
Arizona / California / Nevada / Utah CBA – 11 days, page 162
CALIFORNIA EXTENSION California / Nevada CBE – 6 days, page 162
CANADA WEST TOUR
Canada / United States CCW – 13 days, page 164
ALASKA-YUKON ADVENTURE Canada / United States AYT –13 days, page 166
MAJESTIC NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND Canada CNF –16 days, page 168
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UNITED STATES
AMERICA
VENEZUELA
PANAMA COLUMBIA
Los Angeles Ensenada
GUYANA
Bogota
FRENCH GUYANA SURINAME
ECUADOR PERU
BRAZIL
Cuzco
MEXICO
Gulf of Mexico
Mazatlan
Nazca
BOLIVIA La Paz
La Paz
PARAGUAY
CUBA Villahermosa
Salta
Oaxaca
Caribbean Sea Santa Rosa de Copán HONDURAS
GUATEMALA SALVADOR Pacific Ocean
CHILE
Indian Ocean
BELIZ
Santiago
URUGUAY
ARGENTINA
NICARAGUA COSTA RICA
San José
Mendoza
Atlantic Ocean
Osorno
Panama
PANAMA City
Punta Arenas Ushuaia
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS 1LP USA / MEXICO / GUATEMALA / HONDURAS / NICARAGUA / COSTA RICA / PANAMA
AT A GLANCE
DISCOVERY
LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY (1LP) Duration: 42 days Distance: appr. 5.300 miles** Tour dates: 05 NOV – 16 DEC 2017 04 NOV – 15 DEC 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION SOUTH AMERICA 1BP COLOMBIA / ECUADOR / PERU / BOLIVIA / ARGENTINA / CHILE
SIGHTSEEING WOW – Let´s ride the famous Long Beach, Laguna Beach! We start our adventure through the Americas in Los Angeles before we travel down to Mexico and Central America. You will feel like being part of a true Western movie, experience pure nature and enjoy the beach and palm vacation paradises along Baja California, from Ensenada to La Paz. Back on the Mexican mainland we enjoy the cultural diversity and many historical sites human kind. We visit places like Palenque and Oaxaca and ride to the fabled Popocatepetl. An example of the famous destinations that we visit along the route include Antigua, Copan, Granada, and many more. Of course, we also ride some miles along the fabled Pan-American. In Panama we finally reach the Pacific coast again, where we can marvel at the spectacular Miraflores-water gates of Panama City. On this section of our Worldtour we explore places that you may just know from movies and documentary films, accompanied with awe-inspiring experiences!
WORDS CAN’T DO JUSTICE TO WHAT I EXPERIENCED ON MY SECTION OF THE ”AROUND THE WORLD“ MOTORCYCLE TOUR
AT A GLANCE BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS (1BP) Duration: 73 days Distance: appr. 9.500 miles** Tour dates: 02 JAN – 15 MAR 2018
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Some years ago, it was unthinkable to visit Colombia on a motorcycle vacation, yet the countries, cities, landscapes and their people take us by surprise. The goal of this section of our World Tour is nothing less than the end of the world, “fin del mundo”: Ushuaia! We start by traversing the Equator, conquering the jungle of Ecuador. In between the Pacific coast and the impressive heights of the Andes we meander through Peru only to reach the start of some of nature’s highlights to come on this tour: Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Puno are just a few of the magnificent places one has to visit at least once in a lifetime. Bolivia is a fascinating adventure on its own. We explore La Paz, the highest capital in the world and the world famous Salar de Uyuni – the world’s biggest saline lake. Of course our itinerary also include the “Ruta de la Muerte”. Alongside the Atacama Desert we ride the Andes in Argentina and explore the 27 breath-taking hairpin turns of Los Caracoles just outside of Santiago de Chile. From Valparaiso along the Pacific shoreline and through the Chilean rainforest we finally arrive in gorgeous Carretera Austral. The nature’s wonders of Perito Moren and the Parco Torres del Paine await us there. The end of the tour is Ushuaia where literally no path goes further. From there we can look back at an awesome journey of a lifetime!
Seize your chance and be part of this unique adventure. Contact us via email or visit our homepage for more details: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Miguel Russo // World Tour Repatriate
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** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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Pucón
ITINERARY
AMERICA
ADVENTURE PATAGONIA
Day 1
APA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
ARGENTINA / CHILE
21 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.800 Come with us on one of the greatest adventures on planet Earth – let’s ride to Tierra del Fuego! We start in Osorno and soon cross the border into Argentina. Through the beautiful Lake District we make our way to San Martín de los Andes - a truly beautiful place. Bariloche lies along our way as we head further south to El Bolsón, the Hippie town of Argentina. Our next destination is the little mountain village of Futaleufú, just across the border into Chile. Puyuhuapi, Coyhaique and the lonely Hacienda Tres Lagos are our next way points through the Carretera Austral. On our rest day in El Calafate we will spend half of the day discovering the Perito Moreno glacier. The further south we travel, the more challenging the riding becomes and gravel roads and strong side-winds are common. Crossing the border back into Chile, the Torres del Paine National Park awaits us. Next it will be time to take the ferry in order to cross the Strait of Magellan! On the other side we will ride our bikes across Tierra del Fuego, the last stretch of the Pan-American Highway, down to Ushuaia, the end of the world!
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Arrival in Osorno
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21
RIDE WITH US TO THE END OF THE WORLD ON THE MOTORCYCLE TOUR ADVENTURE PATAGONIA.
Osorno Pucón [ca. 200 mi] Pucón San Martín de los Andes [ca. 115 mi] San Martín de los Andes El Bolsón [ca. 180 mi] El Bolsón Futaleufú [ca. 160 mi] Futaleufú Puyuhuapi [ca. 120 mi] Puyuhuapi Coyhaique [ca. 150 mi] Coyhaique Tres Lagos [ca. 180 mi] Tres Lagos [ca. 150 mi] Tres Lagos La Angostura [ca. 265 mi] La Angostura El Chalten [ca. 180 mi] El Chalten El Calafate [ca. 140 mi] El Calafate [ca. 125 mi] El Calafate Puerto Natales [ca. 175 mi] Puerto Natales [ca. 160 mi] Puerto Natales Cerro Sombrero [ca. 245 mi] Cerro Sombrero Ushuaia [ca. 275 mi] Ushuaia [ca. 30 mi] Ushuaia Rio Grande [ca. 195 mi] Rio Grande Punta Arenas [ca. 270 mi] Departure from Punta Arenas
San Martín de los Andes Andes
El Bolsón Futaleufú Andes
Puyuhuapi Pacific Ocean
Coyhaique
Andes
Patagonia
Tres Lagos
Atlantic Ocean
CHILE El Chalten
La Angostura
Mount Fitz Roy Perito Moreno Glacier Torres del Paine N.P.
El Calafate Puerto Natales Punta Arenas
Tierra del Fuego N.P.
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Cerro Sombrero Rio Grande
Ushuaia Cape Horn
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Osorno and ends in Punta Arenas. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
ARGENTINA
Vulcanos Osorno
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 22 JAN 19 NOV 21 JAN 18 NOV
– 11 FEB – 09 DEC – 10 FEB – 08 DEC
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Lake District, Carretera Austral, Mount Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 8.800
USD 10.100
USD 11.770
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 9.070
USD 10.650
USD 12.320
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 9.150
USD 10.810
USD 12.480
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 9.470
USD 11.450
USD 13.120
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 9.650
USD 11.810
USD 13.480
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Entry fee for El Calafate, Torres del Paine and Ushuaia National Parks; Visit of the Penguin Colony of Estancia Harberton; All ferry rides; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
ADVENTURE ALTIPLANO
Day 1
Arica Putre [ca. Putre La Paz [ca. La Paz zur Ruta de la Muerte [ca. La Paz zum Titicacasee [ca. La Paz Colchani [ca. Colchani [ca. Colchani Potosí [ca. Potosí Potosí Tarija [ca. Tarija Salta [ca. Salta Salta Purmamarca [ca. Purmamarca San Pedro de Atacama [ca. Day 15 San Pedro de Atacama [ca. Day 16 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta [ca. Day 17 Departure from Antofagasta
AAP
EDELWEISS TOURS
ARGENTINA / BOLIVIA / CHILE
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.780 One of the greatest adventures - Let‘s explore the Altiplano on our motorcycle tour through South America. Bolivia, being a poor country in terms of economy, is at the same time one of the richest countries in the world in terms of culture, spectacular scenery and incredible motorcycle riding. Shortly after our take off in Arica we will climb from sea level high up into the Andes. La Paz is our destination and well known as the highest capital in the world, and from there we will explore the Yungas on the world famous Yungas Road, also known as the “Death Road“. Having visited the highest capital in the world, we have to see the highest lake in the world, too, don‘t we? That will be Lake Titicaca. From there we will head for another worldrecord highlight, the famous Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world. We leave the high Andes and approach the nice, welcoming town of Tarija. Back into the Andes we get to enjoy Paso de Jama, a beautiful mountain pass at 13,000 ft. Though getting close to the tour‘s end, we are still continuously overwhelmed by the scenery around us, the great roads we ride and the little traffic and few people we meet during the day.
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YOU HAVEN‘T BEEN TO SOUTH AMERICA, IF YOU HAVEN‘T SEEN THE AMAZING ALTIPLANO.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
Lake Titicaca
Arrival in Arica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
ADVENTURE
PERU Ruta de la Muerte
100 mi] 230 mi] 125 mi] 215 mi] 340 mi] 95 mi] 145 mi]
La Paz
Nevado Sajama
BOLIVIA Arica
Putre
Andes
Gran Chaco
220 mi] 320 mi] 100 mi] 265 mi] 20 mi]
Potosí
Salar de Uyuni
Colchani Tarija
Pacific Ocean San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta
Valle de la Luna
200 mi]
PARAGUAY Cerro de los Siete Colores Purmamarca
CHILE
Salta
ARGENTINA
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Arica and ends in Antofagasta. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 AUG – 05 SEP 2017 19 AUG – 04 SEP 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
La Paz, Death Road (Yungas Road), Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni, Potosí Silver Mine, Salta, Purmamarca, San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 7.780
USD 8.810
USD 10.420
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.000
USD 9.250
USD 10.860
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.070
USD 9.380
USD 10.990
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.320
USD 9.890
USD 11.500
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.460
USD 10.160
USD 11.770
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and some basic motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Arica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Arica Moquegua Moquegua Puerto Inca Puerto Inca Nazca Nazca Chalhuanca Chalhuanca Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Cusco Cusco Cusco Puno Puno Chivay Chivay Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa Arica Departure from Arica
Andes Machu Picchu
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 345 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 45 mi] [ca. 65 mi]
ADVENTURE MACHU PICCHU
ACP
EDELWEISS TOURS
CHILE / PERU
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.960 Our first miles in the south of Peru take us along the Pacific to Moquegua and then we head on to one of the most beautiful parts of the longest road in the world, the Pan- American Highway. Soon we reach the ancient port of Puerto Inca. The road from Nazca to Ollantaytambo is around 500 miles long. Turn after turn, we guide our motorcycles towards today‘s destination, where we take a train to the famous Machu Picchu to experience this unique sight overlooking the Urubamba valley. After exploring Cusco, the former capital of the Incas, we will continue our ride on the Altiplano directly to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lago Titicaca. Then we are off to see the Colca Canyon, where amazing landscapes are waiting for us! Arequipa, the white city at the foothills of the Andes, is our destination for the next two days. With its numerous colonial style buildings, it is really a nice place. From the balcony of our hotel right next to the cathedral we can watch the sunset while we sip our last Pisco Sour before heading back to Arica.
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DESERT, ANDES & MOUNTAINS: A REAL MACHU PICCHU MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE!
Cusco Chalhuanca
PERU
Nazcalines Nazca
Andes Colca
Puerto Inca
Canyon
Chivay
Lake Titicaca
[ca. 250 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 100 mi]
Puno Floating Islands
Arequipa
[ca. 275 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE
Ollantaytambo
BOLIVIA
Moquegua Pacific Ocean
La Paz
Arica
CHILE
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 06 MAY – 20 MAY 2017 04 AUG – 18 AUG 2017 05 MAY – 19 MAY 2018 03 AUG – 17 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Arequipa, Colca Canyon
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW F 650 GS | BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 7.960
USD 8.850
USD 10.120
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.150
USD 9.240
USD 10.510
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.260
USD 9.460
USD 10.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.520
USD 9.980
USD 11.250
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.660
USD 10.260
USD 11.530
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Transport and entry fee for Machu Picchu; Entry fee Floating Islands; Bus tour Colca Canyon; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Lake Managua
ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in San José
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
San José Turrialba Turrialba Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio La Fortuna La Fortuna La Fortuna Cañas Dulces Cañas Dulces Granada Granada Granada San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur Tamarindo Tamarindo Tambor Beach Tambor Beach Monteverde Monteverde San José Departure from San José
Managua Granada
[ca. 95 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 40 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 70 mi] [ca. 105 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
NICARAGUA Cordillera Chontaleña Lake Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
Caribbean Sea Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
Cañas Dulces
La Fortuna Tamarindo
Arenal Volcano Monteverde Nicoya Peninsula
Hot Springs
Poás Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Tambor Beach Pacific Ocean
Irazú Volcano San José
Turrialba
Manuel Antonio National Park
Cerro de la Muerte
COSTA RICA
Manuel Antonio
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
ACR
COSTA RICA / NICARAGUA
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.240 Costa Rica and Nicaragua may be small, but they are among the world’s most diverse countries. Active volcanoes, deep rainforests, stunning beaches, hot springs, interesting history, crystal-clear lakes, exotic plants and animals are on offer, as well as amazing motorcycle roads, paved or unpaved, but always beautiful and offering loads of fun. Both countries are politically stable and not unsafe for travelers. This motorcycle tour takes in all the major sights and attractions but still leaves enough time to relax. On the rest days you can plunge in hot springs, go for a hike or a horseback ride or indulge in shopping and sightseeing. The roads are made for riding motorcycles, the scenery is beautiful beyond belief, the food is awesome and the locals are the nicest people you’ll meet anywhere. These are the ingredients for a dream motorcycle vacation, for the ride of your life. Don’t miss it!
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ENJOY GREAT SCENERY, EXOTIC WILDLIFE AND AMAZING ROADS ON THIS OUTSTANDING MOTORCYCLE TOUR!
TOUR DATES 04 FEB – 18 FEB 2017 03 FEB – 17 FEB 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Irazú Volcano, Cerro de la Muerte, Manuel Antonio National Park, Poás Volcano, Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Granada, Nicoya Peninsula, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.240
USD 8.340
USD 9.920
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 7.370
USD 8.600
USD 10.180
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.530
USD 8.930
USD 10.510
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Playa Naranjo – Puntarenas; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Guatemala City
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
THE MAYAN EMPIRE ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
Guatemala City Río Dulce [ca. 180 mi] Río Dulce Lake Petén Itzá [ca. 155 mi] Lake Petén Itzá Belmopan [ca. 80 mi] Belmopan Lake Bacalar [ca. 120 mi] Lake Bacalar Cancún/Playa del Carmen [ca. 170 mi] Cancún/Playa del Carmen [ca. 90 mi] Cancún/Playa del Carmen Chichen Itza [ca. 115 mi] Chichen Itza Campeche [ca. 205 mi] Campeche Palenque [ca. 240 mi] Palenque [ca. 230 mi] Palenque Comitán [ca. 195 mi] Comitán Acul [ca. 195 mi] Acul Lake Atitlán [ca. 195 mi] Lake Atitlán Guatemala City [ca. 75 mi] Departure from Guatemala City
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chichen Itza Campeche
Gulf of Mexico
MEXICO
Lake Bacalar
Yucatán Peninsula Caribbean Sea
Tikal Palenque National Park
Belmopan
Lake Petén Itzá
Blue-waterfalls
BELIZE
Comitán Acul
Pacific Ocean
GUATEMALA
Río Dulce
HONDURAS
Guatemala City Lake Atitlán
EL SALVADOR
NICARAGUA
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
AME
BELIZE / GUATEMALA / MEXICO
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.660 Starting in Guatemala we ride to the northern part of the country, where three beautiful lakes are waiting for us. Another highlight in the early part of our journey is the famous archeological site of Tikal, located in the middle of the rainforest. Next country is sparsely populated Belize, known for its immense biodiversity. Mexico‘s Yucatán peninsula is last, but not least! A definite highlight is our rest day in the Cancún area, a center of Mayan civilization in pre-Spanish times. Today it’s a tourist center, offering world-class diving and snorkeling. On our way back to the mountainous south-eastern corner of Mexico we take in the Mayan sites of Chichen Itza and Palenque. The breathtaking Blue Waterfalls will tempt you to take pictures and a refreshing dip. Back in Guatemala, we soak up the gorgeous scenery of our final highlight, Lake Atitlán. What an amazing tour, can’t we just continue?
DIFFICULTY
Cancún/ Playa Del Carmen
VOLCANOES, BEACHES, RAINFOREST, MAYAN CULTURE AND OUTSTANDING MOTORCYCLING CENTRAL AMERICA.
TOUR DATES 24 FEB – 11 MAR 2017 23 FEB – 10 MAR 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Guatemala City, Lake Petén Itzá, Tikal N. P., Caribbean coastline, Tulum, Cancún, Chichen Itza, Campeche, Antigua Guatemala
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW F 650 GS | BMW G 650 GS
USD 7.660
USD 8.750
USD 9.880
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.750
USD 8.940
USD 10.070
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R
USD 7.900
USD 9.230
USD 10.360
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.070
USD 9.580
USD 10.710
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.180
USD 9.800
USD 10.930
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable middle class hotels); during entire Tour, breakfast everyday; 2 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive motorcycles insurance with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss riding tips; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY CKU
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in La Habana / Havana
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
B AHAMA S
La Habana Viñales [ca. 35 mi] Viñales Las Terrazas [ca. 140 mi] Las Terrazas Cienfuegos [ca. 25 mi] Cienfuegos Trinidad [ca. 225 mi] Trinidad [ca. 135 mi] Trinidad Cayo Santa María [ca. 40 mi] Cayo Santa María Remedios [ca. 145 mi] Remedios Varadero [ca. 75 mi] Varadero La Habana [ca. 225 mi] Departure from La Habana / Havana
Varadero La Habana
Cayo Santa María
CUB A Viñales
Las Terrazas Bay of Pigs
los Mogotes
CLASSIC CUBA and BEST OF CUBA
CLASSIC
CKU
EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
CCB
CUBA
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION CKU 8 DAYS VACATION CCB from $ 6.000 CKU from $ 4.770 CCB
21 JAN 22 FEB 15 NOV 20 JAN 21 FEB 14 NOV
– 31 JAN 2017 CKU – 04 MAR 2017 CKU – 25 NOV 2017 CKU – 30 JAN 2018 CKU – 03 MAR 2018 CKU – 24 NOV 2018 CKU
04 FEB 12 FEB 05 NOV 03 FEB 11 FEB 04 NOV
– 11 FEB – 19 FEB – 12 NOV – 10 FEB – 18 FEB – 11 NOV
Explore the secrets of Cuba: dancing, nostalgic cares, cigars and stunning beaches are just some of the attributes when thinking about Cuba. Cuba, the historic island in the Caribbean Sea, is famous for its history, Che Guevara and his revolution, unspoiled beaches and the hospitality of the people. You will visit vibrant cities like La Habana, Viñales, and Trinidad, an UNESCO World Heritage Site considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities on the Caribbean coast. From Trinidad we will explore Cuba’s mountains and of course, its breath-taking beaches like Cayo Santa Maria or Varadero. Be ready for a journey as unique as it can be, where surprises may encounter us on any day and where we will be taken back in time for a little while. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR US CITIZANS: The Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515 (the “Regulations”), administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States from engaging in transactions in which Cuba or a Cuban national has any interest whatsoever, direct or indirect, including transactions related to travel. Please check with OFAC, if regulations have changed or if a travel license for you can be issued.
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Havana Cienfuegos [ca. 115 mi] Cienfuegos Trinidad [ca. 135 mi] Trinidad Cayo Santa María [ca. 145 mi] Cayo Santa María Remedios [ca. 75 mi] Remedios Varadero [ca. 140 mi] Varadero Havana [ca. 110 mi] Departure from La Habana / Havana
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
RIDING HRS/DAY
2017 CCB 2017 CCB 2017 CCB 2018 CCB 2018 CCB 2018 CCB
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Trinidad
Topes de Collantes
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Arrival in La Habana / Havana
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Cienfuegos
Isla de la Juventud
ITINERARY CCB Day 1
Remedios
= CCB = CKU
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HIGHLIGHTS
Mural de la Prehistoria, Viñales Valley, Las Terrazas, Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs), Topes de Collantes national Park , Valle de los Ingenios, Che Guevara Mausoleum Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle CLASSIC CUBA CKU
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.000
USD 6.610
USD 7.140
3
Triumph Tiger 800
USD 6.120
USD 6.860
USD 7.390
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 6.250
USD 7.110
USD 7.640
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 6.370
USD 7.360
USD 7.890
6
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Night Rod
USD 6.620
USD 7.850
USD 8.380
®
®
BEST OF CUBA CCB 2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.770
USD 5.180
USD 5.680
3
Triumph Tiger 800
USD 4.860
USD 5.350
USD 5.850
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.940
USD 5.510
USD 6.010
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.680
USD 6.180
6
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Night Rod
USD 5.190
USD 6.010
USD 6.510
®
®
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historic flair, 1 night in Casas Particulares) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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UN I T E D ST A T ES OF A ME RI C A
ITINERARY CBA
AMERICA
Day 1
Santa Monica Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake Lake Havasu Lake Havasu Tusayan Tusayan Kayenta Kayenta Moab Moab Moab Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark Zion Zion Las Vegas Departure from Las Vegas
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 260 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 275 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
* optional California Extension CBE Day 11 Las Vegas Day 12 Las Vegas Furnace Creek [ca. 205 mi] Day 13 Furnace Creek Mammoth Lakes [ca. 225 mi] Day 14 Mammoth Lakes Fish Camp [ca. 145 mi] Day 15 Fish Camp Visalia [ca. 205 mi] Day 16 Visalia Santa Monica [ca. 250 mi] Day 17 Departure from Los Angeles / Santa Monica
BEST OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA EXTENSION CBA
EDELWEISS TOURS
SIGHTSEEING
NE VAD A
Moab
Yosemite N.P. Fish Camp
Bryce Canyon
Zion N.P.
Visalia
Sequoia N.P.
C A LIFO RN I A
Furnace Creek
Las Vegas
Monument Valley Kayenta
Grand Canyon Tusayan Lake Havasu
Big Bear Lake Los Angeles
Bryce Canyon N.P.
Zion
Mammoth Lakes
ARIZONA
Joshua Tree N.P.
ME XI CO = CBA = CBE
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION CBA + OPTIONAL 6 DAYS CBE from $ 6.010 CBA If you want to see the best of the Southwest in less than two weeks, then this is the tour for you! We have packed the blue-green Pacific, the red-brown desert and the clear blue sky into one great trip. From bustling California, with its beautiful coast and palm trees, we ride east into some of the best scenery on the planet. National parks like the Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce and Zion are the highlights of this tour, but riding the famous Route 66 and seeing the lights of Las Vegas sparkle in the distance are just as memorable. You will also find great and twisty motorcycle roads with turns perfect for every taste! If two weeks of unforgettable experiences is too little for you, then you might like to extend your tour by taking the California Extension, which includes visits to California’s Sierra Nevada, with its famous Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks!
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RIDING HRS/DAY
Arches N.P.
CBE
ARIZONA / CALIFORNIA / NEVADA / UTAH
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days for tour start and end. Depending on the country you start in, you may have to leave a day early, subsequently, you will arrive one day later back home. The CBA tour starts in Los Angeles and ends in Las Vegas (* If booking the California Extension CBE also your departure airport is Los Angeles). Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
UT AH
Arrival in Los Angeles / Santa Monica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
CLASSIC
Great Salt Lake
DISCOVER THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS PLACES OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES.
25 MAY – 04 JUN 04 JUN – 10 JUN 22 SEP – 02 OCT 02 OCT – 08 OCT 24 MAY – 03 JUN 03 JUN – 09 JUN 21 SEP – 01 OCT 01 OCT – 07 OCT
2017 CBA 2017 CBE 2017 CBA 2017 CBE 2018 CBA 2018 CBE 2018 CBA 2018 CBE
HIGHLIGHTS
Hollywood, Angeles Crest Highway, Joshua Tree National Park, Route 66, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Death Valley National Park
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle BEST OF AMERICA CBA
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.010
USD 6.700
USD 7.900
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.030
USD 6.740
USD 7.940
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 6.090
USD 6.860
USD 8.060
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 6.190
USD 7.060
USD 8.260
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.270
USD 7.230
USD 8.430
USD 4.510
USD 4.990
USD 5.720
OPTIONAL CALIFORNIA EXTENSION CBE
+
Surcharge for California Extension CBE
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 9 (* 14) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). *applies for bookings of the Best of America tour and the California Extension.
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C AN AD A
ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Seattle
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Seattle Chelan Chelan Nelson Nelson Vernon Vernon Golden Golden Lake Louise Lake Louise Jasper Jasper Jasper Kamloops Kamloops Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Seattle Departure from Seattle
Jasper Jasper N.P.
[ca. 210 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 215 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 340 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 55 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
CANADA WEST TOUR
CCW
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
CANADA / UNITED STATES
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.450 Be prepared for an extraordinary motorcycle tour. It appears that all of the pine tree forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, and mountain ranges of the world are found here in the western portion of Canada and Seattle, Washington – where our motorcycle journey begins. This spectacular ride through Washington State and Canada’s western wilderness will leave you with 2,000 miles of memories. The Canadian Rockies are on the northern end of the North America Rocky Mountain Range and run through two of Canada’s provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. Towns like Jasper make you feel like you’re in the Great White North. The infamous Icefields Parkway with its snow-capped mountains is surrounded by aqua blue waters and large glaciers. Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and is particularly impressive because it stands on the continental divide towering over one of the lowest passes in the Canadian Rockies and on the Yellowhead Highway. Not only does this part of North America offer excellent sightseeing, but the curving roads will allow you to enjoy your motorcycle to the fullest.
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OVERWHELMING MOUNTAIN RANGES, SHIMMERING BLUE LAKES AND NEVER-ENDING FORESTS!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Banff N.P.
Columbia Glacier
Lake Louise
Golden Whistler Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Kamloops Vernon Vancouver
Nelson
Seattle Chelan
USA
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Rocky Mountains, Yellowhead Highway, Banff, Vancouver Island, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Sherman Pass
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 23 JUL – 04 AUG 2017 22 JUL – 03 AUG 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.450
USD 7.260
USD 8.290
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.560
USD 7.480
USD 8.510
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 6.640
USD 7.630
USD 8.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 6.750
USD 7.850
USD 8.880
6
Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Softail Models
USD 6.870
USD 8.090
USD 9.120
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels, in the north some basic accommodations) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Anchorage
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Anchorage Valdez Valdez Tok Tok Haines Junction Haines Junction Skagway Skagway Whitehorse Whitehorse Dawson City Dawson City Dawson City Tok Tok Fairbanks Fairbanks Denali Denali Anchorage Departure from Anchorage
US A [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 255 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 335 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 240 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ALASKA-YUKON ADVENTURE
AYT
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
CANADA / UNITED STATES
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.910 Come with us and experience the greatest motorcycle regions of North America on this tour to Alaska and the Canadian Yukon! Our trip features endless, untouched natural scenery through unspoiled countryside and goes along challenging and fascinating routes. You will find Alaskan roads to be well maintained, the hotels modern with a touch of local flavour and the scenery beyond compare. This is the land of superlatives: It has the fewest people per square mile in the US, half of the world‘s glaciers, 17 of America‘s tallest mountains, more shoreline than the entire lower 48 states and more than a million lakes! During the tour you will travel to Denali National Park and Preserve, which encompasses Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America (20,320 ft.). Other highlights include fully equipped individual cabins nestled in the forest at Denali National Park and Preserve, a visit to the colorful town of Fairbanks, a chance to hike on a glacier, several vistas of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, and stops at several unique Alaskan attractions.
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DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Fairbanks
Alaska Range
North Pole
Denali Denali National Park and Preserve
Tok
Dawson City
Klondike
CANAD A
Mount McKinley
Anchorage
Valdez
Wrangell Mountains Bering Glacier
Prince William Sound
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Whitehorse
Haines Junction
Glacier Bay
Skagway
Gulf of Alaska
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Klondike, Kluane National Park and Reserve, Dawson City, Top of the World Highway, Wrangell Mountains, Bering Glacier, Fairbanks, Denali Highway, Denali National Park and Preserve, Mount McKinley, Prince William Sound
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 JUL – 14 JUL 2017 01 JUL – 13 JUL 2018
© Maxwell G.F.
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.910
USD 7.630
USD 9.020
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.450
USD 8.710
USD 10.100
EXPERIENCE THE GREAT WILDERNESS OF ALASKA & THE CANADIAN YUKON! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 11 dinners; Ferry Ride from Whittier to Valdez; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Québec
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
© Tourismdepartment Nova Scotia
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
MAJESTIC NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY
Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Québec Grand Falls Grand Falls Hopewell Rocks Hopewell Rocks Halifax Halifax Halifax Inverness Inverness North Sydney (ferry ride to Port aux Basques) Port aux Basques Rocky Harbour Rocky Harbour Twillingate Twillingate St. John‘s St. John‘s Argentia (ferry ride to North Sydney) North Sydney Antigonish Antigonish Miramichi Miramichi Rimouski Rimouski Québec Departure from Québec
CANADA
[ca. 230 mi] [ca. 295 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 300 mi]
Gros Morne National Park Rocky Harbour Rimouski
[ca. 135 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 310 mi] [ca. 230 mi]
Gulf of St Lawrence
Mont Albert
[ca. 195 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 280 mi]
Miramichi Québec
Grand Falls
Twillingate
Inverness
Hopewell Rocks
Terra Nova National Park
Newfoundland Port Aux Basques
St. John’s Argentia
North Sydney Antigonish
Halifax
USA Atlantic Ocean
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CNF
CANADA
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.890 Québec, the 400 year-old capital of French Canada, is the Overture to this beautiful tour. Along the Saint Lawrence River we ride east, to New Brunswick and around the Bay of Fundy, where a 50 ft. tide rushes in and out twice each day. A rest day in Halifax gives you the chance to see the UNESCO-protected town of Lunenburg and have your picture taken at the world’s most-photographed lighthouse. Further north we ride the ultra-scenic Cabot Trail that hugs the stunning coastline. Then an overnight ferry takes us to Newfoundland, where we explore the majestic wilderness and engaging culture of the island. Bare mountains, rugged coast, whales and icebergs are waiting for us, and colorful St. John’s at the far eastern end. From here we take another night ferry and return to Nova Scotia. Along the Lobster Coast we ride back to Quebec, cross “Le Fleuve” and follow its northern shore back to Quebec City.
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A DREAM TOUR FROM CHARMING QUÉBEC TO THE RUGGED MAJESTY OF CANADA’S ATLANTIC COASTLINE.
TOUR DATES 06 JUN 25 AUG 15 JUN 24 AUG
– 21 JUN – 09 SEP – 30 JUN – 08 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Québec, Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Hopewell Rocks / Bay of Fundy, Cabot Trail, Gros Morne National Park, Iceberg Alley, Whale Watching, St. John‘s, Easternmost point of North America
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.890
USD 8.930
USD 10.120
3
Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin
USD 7.920
USD 9.000
USD 10.190
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.990
USD 9.140
USD 10.330
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.170
USD 9.490
USD 10.680
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride North Sydney-Port aux Basques / Argentia-North Sydney / Rimouski – Forestville; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS.
PARTNER
EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS.
On and off the roads.
© gauls. Die Fotografen
On and off the roads.
NEU
NEU
HELD HELD 2IN1 TECHNOLOGY – INNOVATION IS TRADITION The company Held is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and can look back on a successful development and many breakthrough innovations in motorcycling apparel and accessories. The long-time experience in the manufacturing of leather and textile clothing lays the foundation for high-quality, innovative Held products of today. In the constant search to further optimize the combination of fit, comfort and safety, Held has already produced numerous world firsts with advanced technologies and pioneering materials. As milestones the legendary racing glove of Toni Mang, the first tank bag with magnetic fastening, the first one piece suit made of kangaroo leather and the first glove with 2in1 technology go down in the company history. The latter was first presented in 2012 and up to today there is no second. The +Gore 2in1 summer technology enables the functionality of two gloves in one. The two-chamber principle with moisture protection chamber “Dry” and grip chamber “Breezy” makes the Held 2in1 glove the optimal companion for tours in warm and inconsistent weather conditions. FROM GLOVES TO APPAREL The principle of the glove has now been extended to apparel. With the textile combination AeroSec Held presents an exclusive world first which continues the innovative company history. The Held 2in1 technology in apparels provides – as well as for gloves – full flexibility and functionality in any situation. This is made possible by the innovative membrane integration. Thanks to the two-chamber principle a quick switch from the ventilated into the waterproof chamber is possible. Since the membrane is fixed to the outer material it is always at your fingertips and can be brought quickly to the appropriate position. In warm temperatures, the body is directly ventilated through the perforated outer material and the numerous AirVents of the AeroSec. In rainy weather or cold temperatures, the body is protected against moisture, wind and cold. The perfect combination for all who want to go on tour carefreely and be prepared for any situation.
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“THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EDELWEISS AND HELD HAS BEEN PERSISTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. Edelweiss was looking for a clothing supplier for its tour guides and has found a suitable partner with Held Biker Fashion which emphasizes the same quality standards for its products as Edelweiss for its travels. We are not only extremely proud that all Held products can be found at all Edelweiss travels all over the world, but benefit also from the feedback that we get from the guides after their intense use of our apparel. This feedback is a very valuable input for our product development. New since 2016 are the “Helden tours” which concept is decelerated discovering of the travel destination in a simple, original way, without a strict schedule and holiday stress. Just the perfect tour for a real hero.” MARKUS HELD HEAD OF MARKETING HELD BIKER FASHION
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AFRICA / ASIA / PACIFIC
BOTSWANA KENYA MALAWI MOROCCO NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA SWAZILAND TANZANIA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE CAMBODIA CHINA INDIA KAZAKHSTAN KYRGYZSTAN LAOS MYANMAR OMAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VIETNAM AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
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AFRICA MOROCCO TOUR
WORLD TOUR AFRICA CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM
South Africa / Namibia / Botswana / Zambia / Malawi / Tanzania / Kenia 1CD – 49 days, page 176
Gibraltar / Morocco / Spain MCT – 15 days, page 178
COLORFUL MOROCCO Gibraltar / Morocco / Spain 5MO – 15 days, page 180
ADVENTURE BIG FIVE WORLD TOUR NORTH-EAST ASIA TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK Estonia / Russia / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / China / Laos / Thailand 1TB – 73 days, page 186
Botswana / Namibia / Zimbabwe / South Africa ABF – 17 days, page 182
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR South Afrika / Swaziland SAT – 16 days, page 184
WORLD TOUR SOUTH-EAST ASIA BANGKOK – BALI Thailand / Malaysia / Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali) 1BB – 43 days, page 187
ASIA RIDING THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Turkey CTU – 12 days, page 188
ADVENTURE SPITI & LADAKH India ASP –14 days, page 190
ADVENTURE SIKKIM & BHUTAN Bhutan / India AIB – 15 days, page 192
ADVENTURE SOUTHEAST ASIA Cambodia / Laos / Thailand 3SA – 17 days, page 194
ADVENTURE MYANMAR Myanmar / Thailand 3MY – 14 days, page 196
ADVENTURE LAOS & VIETNAM Laos / Thailand / Vietnam 3LV – 16 days, page 198
SECRETS OF JAPAN
Japan CJA – 16 days, page 200
PACIFIC AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR Australia AAT – 13 days, page 202
AUSTRALIAN EXTENSION Australia AAV – 5 days, page 202
NEW ZEALAND TOUR New Zealand NSZ –14 days, page 204
NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION New Zealand CNS – 7 days, page 204
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AFRICA
SOMALIA
KENYA
CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIK OF THE CONGO
Amboseli
TANZANIA Dar es Salaam Iringa
ANGOLA
Senga Bay
ZAMBIA Lusaka
ZIMBABWE
NAMIBIA
MOZAMBIQUE
Maun
Swakopmund
MADAGASCAR
BOTSWANA
Atlantic Ocean
SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION AFRICA 1CD SOUTH AFRICA / NAMIBIA / BOTSWANA / ZAMBIA / MALAWI / TANZANIA / KENYA
AT A GLANCE CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM (1CD) Duration: 49 days Distance: appr. 5.500 miles** Tour dates: 16 MAY – 03 JUL 2017 03 JUN – 21 JUL 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Africa – the cradle of human kind! A part of it we will explore on our two wheels on our World Tour. We travel from Cape Town into Namibia, where indescribable desert landscape awaits us. The Fish River Canyon is the most iconic of the highlights on our way. From there we will ride across the continent: through the Kalahari to the Okavango Delta and further on to the impressive Victoria Falls. This sounds like pure adventure! Our next goal along the way: Senga Bay. Dusty roads lead us into wetter parts of Zambia and Malawi. We refresh ourselves looking at and perhaps swimming in lakes, before crossing over to Tanzania. The next few days on our itinerary are wildlife safaris where we are looking for the “Big Five” in their natural habitat. We explore Africa’s animal kingdom in national parks like the Ngorogoro, Tsavi, or Amboseli. In Kenya we take a loop towards Mombasa until we reach the tranquil Indian Ocean. On our way through the winding Usambara Mountains we fully enjoy what it means to travel our world on a motorbike, until our adventurous journey ends in Dar es Salaam.
WE WERE SURROUNDED BY THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE AND GUIDED BY THE MOST PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT CREW. Manfred Giebel // World Tour Repatriate
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Join us on this adventurous section through Africa, on an unforgettable journey. More information and booking at: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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S P AI N
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Gibraltar
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Málaga Ceuta Ceuta Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Rabat Rabat Marrakesch Marrakesch Marrakesch Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Boumalne Dades Boumalne Dades Erfoud Erfoud Erfoud Fes Fes Fes Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Málaga Departure from Málaga
[ca. 145 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 260 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
MOROCCO TOUR
MCT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / MOROCCO / SPAIN
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.930 Enjoy this relaxing motorcycle tour through the fascinating scenery, culture and history of Morocco. This country has a rich history and strong Oriental ties. Visit the royal cities of Fes and Marrakech, travel the road of the kasbahs and see the diverse landscape of high mountain ranges, rocky canyons and expansive deserts. Starting in Málaga we follow the Costa del Sol to British-ruled Gibraltar, the southernmost tip of Spanish territory. Ferried across the Strait to North Africa, we land in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Once underway on land, curvy mountain roads greet us as we descend to Rabat and Marrakech, set in the foothills of the Grand Atlas. Suddenly, the Arabic influence becomes prevalent: souks and narrow alleys, colorful carpets, flamboyantly dressed people, and vibrant, distinctly Arabic music – it’s truly another world. After traversing the road of the kasbahs and its magnificent side-canyons, we head high up the Atlas to Ifrane, where snow may still be melting on the 12,000 ft. peaks.
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ALONG WITH ALL YOUR SOUVENIRS, YOU’LL TAKE HOME COUNTLESS MEMORIES FROM THIS TOUR.
Málaga Ceuta
Atlantic Ocean
Chefchaouen ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Rabat
Tazekka National Park
Atlas Fes
M O RO CC O
Casablanca
Dadès Gorges
Todgha Gorge
Marrakech
Aït-Benhaddou
DIFFICULTY
Erfoud
Boumalne Dadès
Erg Chebbi
A LG E RIA
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 24 MAR – 07 APR 08 APR – 22 APR 28 OCT – 11 NOV 23 MAR – 06 APR 07 APR – 21 APR 27 OCT – 10 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Gibraltar, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Erg Chebbi, Gorges du Todra (Todra Gorge), Gorges du Dadès (Dadès Gorge), Oriental bazaars
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.930
USD 5.540
USD 6.090
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.090
USD 5.860
USD 6.410
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.260
USD 6.190
USD 6.740
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.460
USD 6.600
USD 7.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.700
USD 7.080
USD 7.630
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class and luxury hotels and kasbahs) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 11 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Spain-Morocco-Spain; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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SPAIN
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Málaga Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Fes Fes Erfoud Erfoud Erfoud Boumalne Dades Boumalne Dades Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Marrakech Marrakech Marrakech Bin el Ouidane Bin el Ouidane Meknes Meknes Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
5MO
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / MOROCCO / SPAIN
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.470 Oriental bazaars, massive mountains, camels, souks, endless desert, exotic spices, outstanding roads – this is Morocco! The tour starts in Andalusia, but the ferry ride to Africa is already scheduled for the first riding day. Right away we start with some major highlights: the Rif Mountains with their motorcycle roads and the ancient city of Fes, the Atlas Mountains and, eventually, the Sahara. Your old dream of riding a camel across sand dunes can come true here, the oasis of Erfoud makes it possible! After the desert we cross the Atlas again. This is the region of the Kasbahs – old fortresses or castles, usually located within the historic parts of the towns. Marrakech is our next highlight. Morocco’s fourth-largest city has something to offer for everyone. As we spend a rest day here, you will have enough time to explore the town or go for a little ride with your tour guide!
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AMAZING SCENERY AND LOTS OF ORIENTAL FLAIR: COME & SEE MOROCCO, THE MOTORCYCLING COUNTRY.
ALBORAN SEA MEDITERRANEAN SEA Chefchaouen
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Fes
Tazekka National Park
Meknes
MOROCCO
Casablanca NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Atlas Gorges du Dades
Bin el Ouidane Marrakech
Boumalne Dades
Gorges du Todra Erfoud
ALGERIA
Erg Chebbi
Aït Benhaddou
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 15 OCT – 29 OCT 2017 14 OCT – 28 OCT 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Ceuta, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara Desert, Gorges du Todra (Todra Gorge), Gorges du Dadès (Dadès Gorge), Route of the Kasbahs, Marrakech, Volubilis, Ronda
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Málaga
Gibraltar
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
COLORFUL MOROCCO
Ronda
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 7.470
USD 8.610
USD 9.360
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 7.610
USD 8.900
USD 9.650
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 7.750
USD 9.180
USD 9.930
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry rides Spain-Morocco-Spain; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ZAMBIA
ANGOLA
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17
ADVENTURE BIG FIVE
ABF
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
BOTSWANA / NAMIBIA / SOUTH AFRICA / ZIMBABWE
Cape Town Clanwilliam [ca. 160 mi] Clanwilliam Springbok [ca. 250 mi] Springbok Fish River Canyon [ca. 200 mi] Fish River Canyon Keetmanshoop [ca. 135 mi] Keetmanshoop Mariental [ca. 190 mi] Mariental Namib-Naukluft National Park [ca. 220 mi] Namib-Naukluft National Park Namib-Naukluft National Park Swakopmund [ca. 190 mi] Swakopmund Windhoek [ca. 225 mi] Windhoek Ghanzi [ca. 330 mi] Ghanzi Maun [ca. 185 mi] Maun (Okavango-Delta) Maun Nata [ca. 205 mi] Nata Kasane [ca. 200 mi] Excursion Kasane Victoria Falls (Visit of the Victoria Falls) [ca. 60 mi] Departure from Victoria Falls
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
– 26 AUG – 12 SEP – 25 AUG – 11 SEP
2017 * 2017 ** 2018 * 2018 **
ZIMBABWE
Nata
Maun
Swakopmund
NamibNaukluft N. P.
Mariental
SWAZILAND
Kalahari Desert
Namib Desert Fish River Canyon
MOZAMBIQUE
BOTSWANA
Keetmanshoop Fish River Canyon Springbok
SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO
Drakensberg
Clanwilliam Great Karru Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
Indian Ocean
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape Town, Wildflower Season, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Kalahari Desert, Okavango-Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
DID WE START YOUR DREAMS ABOUT AFRICA? MAYBE YOU SHOULD REALIZE YOUR DREAMS AND COME WITH US... * DIRECTION: CAPE TOWN – VICTORIA FALLS
Chobe N. P.
Ghanzi
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days for tour start and end; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. This is the route for the tour that starts in Cape Town. If you choose to begin your journey at Victoria Falls, the itinerary will be reversed. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
10 AUG 27 AUG 09 AUG 26 AUG
Africa has it all: Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and home of the famous Chapman‘s Peak; the wildflower season in the Northern Cape province; Fish River Canyon, second largest canyon in the world; and the Namib Desert, one of the driest places and oldest ecosystems on earth. At its heart lies the Sossusvlei, a place of exceptional beauty which words simply cannot describe; the town of Swakopmund, where German colonial heritage is visible at every corner; Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling yet relaxed capital city; the Kalahari Desert, a harsh land full of thorn trees and home to the San people, one of the world’s oldest cultures; the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland river delta, that transforms a part of the Kalahari Desert into a paradise; Chobe National Park, one of the best game parks in Africa; and last but certainly not least – Victoria Falls, one of the mightiest waterfalls on earth and a sight to behold.
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Windhoek
Lake Kariba Victoria Falls
TOUR DATES
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.510
Okavango Delta
NAMIBIA
Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Kasane
** DIRECTION: VICTORIA FALLS – CAPE TOWN
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.510
USD 9.400
USD 10.140
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.700
USD 9.780
USD 10.520
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.790
USD 9.960
USD 10.700
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.940
USD 10.250
USD 10.990
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable hotels and safari lodges) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 16 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; All entry fees for national parks; Bus transfer Kasane-Victoria Falls; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Johannesburg Lydenburg [ca. 320 mi] Lydenburg Kruger National Park [ca. 200 mi] Kruger National Park Kruger National Park Ezulwini Valley [ca. 330 mi] Ezulwini Valley Pongola [ca. 330 mi] Pongola Shakaland [ca. 260 mi] Shakaland Wartburg [ca. 210 mi] Wartburg Mthatha [ca. 460 mi] Mthatha Mpekweni [ca. 325 mi] Mpekweni Port Elizabeth [ca. 200 mi] Port Elizabeth Oudtshoorn [ca. 400 mi] Oudtshoorn MonDayu [ca. 235 mi] Montagu Cape Town [ca. 320 mi] Cape Town [ca. 170 mi] Departure from Cape Town
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
SAT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
SOUTH AFRIKA / SWAZILAND
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.410 A fascinating tour through a land full of virtues just waiting to be explored. South Africa’s great mountain roads provide incredible views, its safaris are full of wildlife, its brilliantly colored flora lights up the terrain and its friendly locals add to a trip brimming with memories to be made. From Johannesburg, the riding is easy as we head east toward Waterval Boven on curvy roads. Then we’ll meander north toward Blyde River Canyon, which leads to the fantastic riding and vistas of Kruger National Park, where we’ll spend a day on a safari looking for big game. This South Africa motorcycle tour offers a variety of riding excursions, including the coastal Garden Route, but will occasionally divert inland to catch some mountain passes and a stop in Oudtshoorn to ride an ostrich at a local ostrich farm. Perhaps your most outstanding memory of this wonderful trip will be the ride along Chapman‘s Peak, where the road is carved into red rock 300 ft. above sea level! This is one of the most spectacular twisty roads on the planet and leads to the Cape of Good Hope, where you’ll watch the gigantic surf of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet and crash against the rocky cliffs!
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A FASCINATING TOUR THROUGH A LAND FULL OF VIRTUES JUST WAITING TO BE EXPLORED.
Kruger National Park Lydenburg
Arrival in Johannesburg
Pilgrim’s Rest Ezulwini Valley
Johannesburg
NAMIBIA
AFRICA
Day 1
BOTSWANA
MOZAMBIQUE
ZIMBABWE
SWAZILAND
Pongola Drakensberg
Shakaland
LESOTHO
SOUTH AFRICA
Wartburg
Great Karru Mthatha Swartberg Pass Garden Route Cape Town
Montagu
Oudtshoorn Port Elizabeth
Cape of Good Hope
DIFFICULTY
Mpekweni Indian Ocean
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 21 JAN 28 OCT 20 JAN 27 OCT
– 05 FEB – 12 NOV – 04 FEB – 11 NOV
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape of Good Hope, Garden Route, Shakaland, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Swartberg Pass, Chapman‘s Peak Drive, Pilgrim‘s Rest, Ezulwini Valley, Grahamstown
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.410
USD 7.240
USD 8.000
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.590
USD 7.590
USD 8.350
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R
USD 6.680
USD 7.770
USD 8.530
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 6.810
USD 8.030
USD 8.790
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL
USD 7.070
USD 8.560
USD 9.320
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable lodges, middle-class hotels and bungalows) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Game drive Kruger National Park; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Bangkok
THAILAND
ASIA
FINNLAND
CAMBODIA VIETNAM
RUSSIA Sankt Petersburg
Tallinn
Jekateringburg
BELARUS
South China Sea
Gulf of Thailand Krabi
Moscow Astana
UKRAINE
Banda Aceh
KAZAKHSTAN
MONGOLIA
Almaty
Medan
Kuala Lumpur
BRUNEI
MALAYSIA
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
EGYPT
Dunhuang
Caspian Sea
TURKEY IRAQ
Kashi
IRAN
SAUDI ARABIA JEMEN
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH-EAST ASIA 1TB ESTONIA / RUSSIA / KAZAKHSTAN / KYRGYZSTAN / CHINA / LAOS / THAILAND
INDONESIA
Bandar Lampung
Arabian Sea
Gulf of Bengal
Bangkok
NEW
AT A GLANCE
RIDING HRS/DAY
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A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE – DEMANDING PHYSICAL, MENTAL & RIDING CHALLENGES YET FANTASTIC IMPRESSIONS OF DIFFERENT CULTURES & LANDSCAPES! Bernd Repenning // World Tour Repatriate
Java Yogyakarta
DISCOVERY
TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK (1TB) Duration: 73 days Distance: appr. 10.200 miles** Tour dates: 24 AUG – 04 NOV 2017
Labuhan
EDELWEISS TOURS
NEW SECTION SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1BB THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA (SUMATRA, JAVA, BALI)
Bali Denpasar
AT A GLANCE BANGKOK – BALI (1BB) Duration: 43 days Distance: appr. 4.300 miles** Tour dates: 01 NOV – 13 DEC 2017 Scouting* 31 OCT – 12 DEC 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING
Java Sea
Luang Prabang
DIFFICULTY
From the northern Baltic region all the way to south eastern Asia! In this section we cross the biggest connected landmass, exploring some of the biggest countries size-wise on our earth. We will be lastingly impressed by the different climate zones and their natural form of expression in flora and fauna. In particular, we, as motorcycle riders will intensely experience the differences in climate and temperature as we ride along this unique journey. Endless Russian forests, seemingly forever spreading scrub lands with a colour play in Kazakhstan that cannot be expressed in words. Then we explore the humble and unexpectedly beautiful Kyrgyzstan. Starting with the hermitage in Sankt Petersburg, we will see iconic places like the Kremlin in Moscow. Moving towards China, we cross one of the highest border crossings. Before we reach the core of this fascinating country we climb some of the world’s highest mountain roads above 13.000 ft. Along the way we explore the second largest sand desert, the iconic Chinese wall, the legendary Terracotta Army and countless curves and sweepers. Warmth, openness and enchanting landscapes welcome us to Laos and Thailand, where small winding roads lead us into the country’s South to Bangkok. It truly is such a profound and unique experience to travel through this part of our word on a motorcycle, you will remember it forever and a day.
Borneo
Bukittinggi
Kunming
INDIA
THAILAND
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
Indian Ocean
Xian
Sumatra
OMAN SUDAN
CHINA
A highly unusual, unique and fascinating journey awaits us. We discover coastal resorts and regions which most people only reach by plane! We firstly explore the South of Thailand all the way to Krabi, passing limestone caves, never ending caoutchouc plantations and stunning beaches. In Malaysia we discover a diversity which is unlike anything else. Our itinerary takes us from tranquil rainforests to the futuristic megacity of Kuala Lumpur. We finally cross over the Strait of Malacca to reach the Indonesian island of Sumatra. We are welcomed by chaotic traffic and a ton of alien impressions, which we soon leave behind as we travel on through the mesmerizing nature of this secluded island. After crossing the equator by Bukkittinggi and arriving on the island of Java we enjoy the winding roads on the coastal shore and along the top of mountain ranges all the way to Yogyakarta, the cultural core of Java. The island of Bali will then enchant you with its picturesque rice terraces, the Barong dancing and the yummy Nasi Goreng dishes.
Do you want to join us on this colourful section of our World Tour? More info and booking at: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series. ** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
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RIDING THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
EDELWEISS TOURS
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.570 Think Turkey, and famous names like Ephesos, Cappadocia and Pergamon quickly come to mind. On this tour you can embark on an unforgettable balloon ride over Cappadocia, witness the the famous dance of the whirling dervishes in Konya and experience the unbelievable hospitality of the Turkish people. No matter where you stop, someone always offers you some Turkish tea, a very nice habit that you will quickly get used to. Pretty soon you will change from a visitor into a friend on a motorcy-cle, wrapped in Turkish hospitality and absorbing the manifold impressions the country has to offer. Needless to say, all of these highlights come in combination with countless curves and twisties. Whether you cruise along the coastal road in the south of Turkey or discover some backcountry roads that will allow you a deeper insight into the Turkish culture, the roads just seem to be made for riding a motorcycle.
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Nevsehir Nevsehir Konya Konya Side Side Kas Kas Marmaris Marmaris Marmaris Selçuk Selçuk Bergama Bergama Çanakkale Çanakkale Istanbul Departure from Istanbul
GREE C E
Istanbul
Çanakkale Troja
T UR KEY
Pergamon Bergama
Lake Tuz
Ionian Sea
Selçuk/Efes Ephesus
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Nevsehir and ends in Istanbul. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Konya Pamukale
Knidos
Marmaris
Side
Patara Beach Kas¸ Kreta
SIGHTSEEING
CYPRUS
Mediterranean Sea
ONLINE BOOKING
Cappadocia, Ürgüp, Güzelyurt, Side, Temple of Apollo, Myra, Patara Beach, Knidos, Aphrodisias, Ephesos, Bergama, Pergamon, Troy, Istanbul
RIDING HRS/DAY
Taurus Mountains
Myra
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Göreme
Nevsehir
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CTU
TURKEY
Black Sea
Arrival in Göreme / Nevsehir
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
CLASSIC
BU L G ARI A
FUN ROADS, RICH HISTORY AND UNBELIEVABLY HOSPITABLE PEOPLE MAKE TURKEY A DREAM DESTINATION.
TOUR DATES 31 MAY – 11 JUN 11 OCT – 22 OCT 30 MAY – 10 JUN 10 OCT – 21 OCT
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.570
USD 6.160
USD 6.640
3
BMW F 800 GS | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.700
USD 6.410
USD 6.890
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.860
USD 6.730
USD 7.210
5
Ducati Multistrada Enduro
USD 6.040
USD 7.100
USD 7.580
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride to Istanbul; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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Kardung La
ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Chandigarh Shimla Shimla Sangla Sangla Nako Nako Tabo Tabo Kaza Kaza Kaza Losar Losar Keylong Keylong Sarchu Sarchu Lake Tso Kar Lake Tso Kar Leh Leh Departure from Leh
Tsokar H im al a ya Baralacha La
Keylong
Sarchu
Tso Moriri
Losar
Kaza
Tabo
Pin Valley National Park Nako
CHINA
INDIA Sangla
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Chandigarh and ends in Leh. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Shimla
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary Chandigar
ADVENTURE SPITI & LADAKH
ASP
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
INDIA
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.310 Spiti & Ladakh both are home to a purely homogeneous Buddhist society and remotely tucked away inside the trans Himalaya. Our riding treasure hunt into this less explored territory, will start from Chandigarh, one of the best cities of India. In 1st phase, will visit Spiti, a nomadic escapade in Himachal, known as “Hidden Middleland”. Spiti, with its breathtaking beauty, is a chunk of place where Tibet marooned in India. This valley though lesser known, is a cold desert neighboring Ladakh and is dotted with scattered villages clustered mud-brick homes, turquoise blue Spiti river and some old monasteries like Tabo, Danker, Kungri and Key. After this fascinating trail of culture, cuisine of Spiti, will cross over through high passes (17000ft) to amazing Ladakh, a natural exotica with eerie silence & array of adventures. “Mecca of the riders” and undoubtedly a photographer’s delight for its stunning landscape, Leh is the traveler’s delight with stupas to sensational momos. This heaven of earth has superabundance of attractions to satiate all sorts of human appetite.
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Arrival in Chandigarh
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
NEW
Leh
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 25 JUN 03 SEP 24 JUN 02 SEP
– 08 JUL – 16 SEP – 07 JUL – 15 SEP
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mountains, glaciers, camping under the stars, fascinating Buddhist monasteries, Khardung La pass
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Royal Enfield 500cc
USD 8.310
USD 8.940
USD 9.940
3
Triumph Bonneville | Ducati Scrambler
USD 8.650
USD 9.610
USD 10.610
EXPERIENCE BUDDHISM AND ENJOY LOADS OF STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (middle-class hotels + camps) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; all dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
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ASIA
NEW ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
Arrival in Siliguri
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Siliguri Phuentsholing Phuentsholing Paro Paro Thimphu Thimphu Punakha Punakha Punakha Gelephu Gelephu Jaldapara Jaldapara Darjeeling Darjeeling Pelling Pelling Ravangla Ravangla Gangtok Gangtok Gangtok Siliguri Departure from Siliguri
Jigme Dorji National Park
BHUTAN Himalaya
Kangchenjunga Ravangla Pelling Pemayangtse Monastry
Taktsang Monastry Thimphu
Punakha
Paro Gangtok
Darjeeling Phuntsoling
Siliguri
Gelephu
Phipsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
Jaldapara Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
INDIA BANGLADESH
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
AIB
BHUTAN / INDIA
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.360
TOUR DATES 25 FEB 28 OCT 24 FEB 27 OCT
This motorcycling journey brings you to Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalayas with a backdrop of mighty and magnificent mountains and Bhutan, which is enshrouded in magic & mistry. Our ride starts in the bustling town Siliguri of Bengal passing through the lush green tea plantations, known as “tea basket of the world” with its global signature brand Darjeeling Tea. We will cross over to Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan through Phuentsholing where “Gross Domestic Happiness” is major criteria. We will re-enter to India through border checkpost at Galephu and ride into deep rain forest, the only habitat of one-horned rhino. On 2nd leg, we ride to Sikkim, the place of world’s third highest peak Mt. Kanchendzonga (8586 M) and ascend to Tsango Lake. Sikkim is called as “World’s Last Eutopias” and naturally gifted with exotic flora & fauna especially wild Orchids. After a splendid ride through mesmerizing ecological system, we will bid adieu at Siliguri.
Day 1
– 11 MAR 2017 Scouting* – 11 NOV 2017 – 10 MAR 2018 – 10 NOV 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mountains, glaciers, tee gardens, Tsango lake, Bhutan and its inhabitants
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ADVENTURE SIKKIM AND BHUTAN
CHINA
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Royal Enfield 500cc
USD 5.360
USD 5.990
USD 6.780
3
Triumph Bonneville | Ducati Scrambler
USD 5.700
USD 6.660
USD 7.450
RIDE YOUR BIKE IN BHUTAN – HOW HIGH IS YOUR GROSS DOMESTIC HAPPINESS INDEX? INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; all dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus) SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
MYANMAR
Arrival in Bangkok
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17
Bangkok Aranyaprathet Aranyaprathet Siem Reap Siem Reap Stung Treng Stung Treng Champasak Champasak Thakhek Thakhek Kong Lor Kong Lor Vientiane Vientiane Vang Vieng Vang Vieng Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Luang Namtha Luang Namtha Chiang Khong Chiang Khong Doi Ang Khang Doi Ang Khang Pai Pai Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 35 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Luang Namtha
Pai
Chiang Doi Ang Khang Khong
Luang Phabang
LAOS VIETNAM
Vang Vieng
Mekong river
Chiang Mai Kong Lor
Vientiane
Thakhek
THAILAND Mekong river Champasak
Aranyaprathet
Bangkok
Angkor Wat Stung Treng Siem Reap
ADVENTURE SOUTHEAST ASIA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Bangkok and ends in Chiang Mai. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
CAMBODIA
Gulf of Thailand
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
3SA
CAMBODIA / LAOS / THAILAND
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.520 can. Whether you are looking for beautiful temples, unique nature experiences, encounters with local people in remote areas, or simply want to ride splendid motorcycle roads – this tour has it all! We start Bangkok before heading east to Cambodia. Once over the border you will ride through dense jungle to the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, with its stunning temples. Further east we will meet one of the world‘s greatest rivers, the Mekong. Over the next few days it will lead you north, meandering through Laos and back into Thailand. Your tourguide will lead you close to the Myanmar border on twisty roads through unspoiled jungle. You will see hidden temples and the Kong Lor caves. The tour ends in Chiang Mai, but not before riding the “Road with a 1,000 curves“. This motorcycle tour is truly a jewel. Come join us!
TOUR DATES 03 FEB 03 NOV 02 FEB 02 NOV
– 19 FEB – 19 NOV – 18 FEB – 18 NOV
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Bangkok, Tonle Sap Lake, Angkor Wat, Mekong River, Road of a 1,000 curves, Si Phan Don, Vat Phou, Kong Lor, Wat Mai Monastery
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Mekong river
Andaman Sea
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 8.520
USD 9.230
USD 10.120
EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-ALIFETIME MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 15 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ASIA
Day 1
Arrival in Chiang Mai
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Chiang Mai Mae Sot Mae Sot Kyaik Hto Kyaik Hto Bago Bago Pyay Pyay Bagan Bagan Mandalay Mandalay Inle-See Inle-See Inle-See Namsang Namsang Keng Tung Keng Tung Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
MYANMAR [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Mandalay
Bagan Archaeological Zone
CHINA
Shan Plateau Kengtung Nam Sang
Bagan
Inle Lake
Irrawaddy River
LAOS
Arakan Mountains
Chiang Rai
Pyay
Chiang Mai
Kyaik Hto The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE MYANMAR
3MY
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
MYANMAR / THAILAND
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.330 “This is Burma and it is unlike any land you know about.“ (Rudolf Kipling, Letters from the East, 1898) This famous quote from Kipling perfectly describes the remote charm of this fascinating country. Myanmar has been separated from the rest of the world for most of its history, preserving a state of historic uniqueness that has long been lost to the rest of Southeast Asia. Very few motorcyclists have had the privilege of venturing into such a breathtaking region, where unspoiled landscapes and golden stupas decorate a beguiling and welcoming culture. The travel may not always be easy... but will always be worthwhile! Through beautiful mountain territory we will ride to Inle Lake, where you can take a boat tour to explore the pristine lake area, floating villages and the amazing Indein. Our next stop will be Bagan, where we will enjoy its many temples. If you want to experience something special, you way also take an optional, early morning balloon flight over the temple complex. By the time we arrive back in Chiang Mai we can truly claim to have had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Bago
Kawtgon Cave Mae Sot
THAILAND
Gulf of Martaban
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 FEB 20 NOV 19 FEB 19 NOV
– 05 MAR 2017 – 03 DEC 2017 – 04 MAR 2018 – 02 DEC 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Hpaung Daw U Pagoda, Irrawaddy River, Chiang Mai, Bago, Kawgoon Cave
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Bay of Bengal
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.330
USD 7.850
EUR 8.770
FEW TOURISTS HAVE ENTERED MYANMAR ON A MOTORCYCLE. COME WITH US AND BECOME ONE OF THE FEW! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Arrival in Chiang Mai
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Chiang Mai Houayxay Houayxay Oudomxai Oudomxai Dien Bien Phu Dien Bien Phu Sa Pa Sa Pa Nghia Lô Nghia Lô Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi Mai Châu Mai Châu Xam-neua Xam-neua Nong Khiaw Nong Khiaw Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Hongsa Hongsa Chiang Kham Chiang Kham Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
CHINA [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 180 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE LAOS AND VIETNAM
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.970 Gorgeous scenery, breathtaking nature, many historic and cultural sites, and stunning motorcycle roads are the aces up this tour’s sleeve. It starts in Chiang Mai and takes us through Laos into Vietnam, then loops back to Thailand. As soon as we enter Vietnam you’ll notice that it still suffers from the ravages of the Vietnam War. Dien Bien Phu is where the most important battle of the First Indochina War took place. Around Sa Pa life goes on just as it did 100 years ago, it feels like traveling back in time. Breathtaking mountain roads take us to Nghia Lo and on to Hanoi, where we enjoy a rest day with an optional ride to Ha Long Bay. Our journey then takes us back to the west, over mountains, through valleys and alongside endless rice fields. Back in Laos we enjoy two more days of fantastic riding before returning to Thailand, where this special adventure comes to an end, leaving lasting memories.
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Nong Khiaw
Oudomxai Nam Ou river Hongsa
Houayxay Mekong river Chiang Mai
Chiang Kham
VIETNAM
Northern Vietnam Mountains Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu Battle Sites
MYANMAR
Minority Hill Tribes
Xam-neua
Nghia Lo
Mai Chau Valley
Hànoi Mai Chau Ha hong Bay
Luang Phabang
LAOS
Annam Cordillera
Indochinese Peninsula
THAILAND
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
3LV
LAOS / THAILAND / VIETNAM
Sa Pa
TOUR DATES 14 JAN 05 DEC 13 JAN 04 DEC
– 29 JAN – 20 DEC – 28 JAN – 19 DEC
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi, Minority Hill Tribes, Mai Chau Valley, Northern Vietnam Mountains, Sa Pa, Fansipan, Battle Site of Dien Bien Phu, Nam Ou River, Luang Phabang, Mekong River, Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia), Chiang Mai
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.970
USD 8.630
USD 9.450
A MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM, CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR ADVENTUROUS SOULS! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Tokyo Hakone Hakone Shizuoka Shizuoka Ise Ise Shirahama Shirahama Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto Himeji Himeji Fukui Fukui Noto Halbinsel Noto Halbinsel Hirayu Hirayu Kusatsu Kusatsu Nikko Nikko Nikko Tokyo Departure from Tokyo
Noto Peninsula
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 148 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
Sea of Japan
SECRETS OF JAPAN
CJA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
JAPAN
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.730
[ca. 75 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 60 mi] [ca. 155 mi]
Nikkó Nikko N.P.
Tokyo
Honshu
JAPAN
Lake Biwa
Mt. Fuji
Kyoto
Shizouka Hakone
Mt. Hakone
Himeji Ise
Pacific Ocean
Shirahama
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 MAY – 04 JUN 2017 Scouting* 19 MAY – 03 JUN 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Tokio, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nikko, northern Alps, hot springs Creative Commons CC0
Japan – a blend of ancient traditions with modern technology, fantasy and creativity. We start by riding the elevated highways of Tokyo leaving the frenzy metropolis behind, heading to the peninsula of Izu and its breathtaking skyline roads, following by a visit to Japan’s highest and most famous majestic peak: Mount Fuji. Up next is the Ise Bay, the ancient pilgrimage city of Koya and Kyoto before we discover Himeji and its unique castle architecture. We continue riding north through the most beautiful roads like the “Mikata five lakes rainbow line” and the Chirihama beach driveway. Crossing the soaring mountains of the Japanese Alps takes us to the hot spring town of Kusatsu before reaching, yet another spiritual world heritage city: Nikko. Heading back to Tokyo is the last part of the journey. Picture yourself after a wonderful day of riding, eating sushi and other regional delicacies before relaxing at the soothing waters of the hot spring. Join us, pamper your senses and discover a unique cultural and riding experience unlike any other.
Mt. Shirane Hiraya
Fukui
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
NEW
Kusatsu
Mt. Hotaka
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
DISCOVER THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN!
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 8.730
USD 9.650
USD 12.030
3
Ducati Monster 821 | Ducati Scrambler | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 8.980
USD 10.150
USD 12.530
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Mulistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 9.210
USD 10.610
USD 12.990
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 9.330
USD 10.860
USD 13.240
6
Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 9.520
USD 11.230
USD 13.610
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus) SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY AAT
PACIFIC
Day 1
Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
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Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR AUSTRALIA EXTENSION
AAT
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
13 DAYS VACATION AAT + OPTIONAL 5 DAYS AAV from $ 8.140 AAT Australia is magic, diverse, exciting and world-famous for its special natural wonders and its unbelievably friendly people. Amazing, nearly untouched and barely-visited national parks with beaches and bays lie on our way south through New South Wales and Victoria. With some luck you will spot every animal you always dreamed about in this giant, open-air “zoo,“ including whales, dolphins, koalas and kangaroos. We take the ferry to Tasmania – “the green emerald of the South“ – with its rough nature and the world‘s clearest water. Those who will extend their adventure will ride one of the most beautiful motorcycling roads on the continent, the Great Ocean Road. We‘ll experience shiny red cliffs, deep blue seas and bright blue horizon on our way back to Sydney, passing the Australian Alps, Canberra and the Blue Mountains.
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BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES, UNIQUE NATURE AND THE FAMOUS AUSSIE LIFESTYLE.
TOUR DATES 07 FEB 19 FEB 27 NOV 09 DEC 06 FEB 18 FEB 26 NOV 08 DEC
– 19 FEB – 24 FEB – 09 DEC – 14 DEC – 18 FEB – 23 FEB – 08 DEC – 13 DEC
Sydney Batemans Bay Batemans Bay Eden Eden Lakes Entrance Lakes Entrance Melbourne (Fähre nach Devonport) Devonport Strahan Strahan Hobart Hobart Hobart Launceston Launceston Devonport (Fähre nach Melbourne) Melbourne Great Ocean Road Great Ocean Road Melbourne Departure from Melbourne
* optional Australia Extension AAV Day 13 Melbourne Day 14 Melbourne Wangaratta Day 15 Wangaratta Jindabyne Dam Day 16 Jindabyne Dam Jervis Bay Day 17 Jervis Bay Sydney Day 18 Departure from Sydney
[ca. 185 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 220 mi]
2017 AAT 2017 AAV 2017 AAT 2017 AAV 2018 AAT 2018 AAV 2018 AAT 2018 AAV
Sea Cliff Bridge
NEW SOUT H WA LE S VICTORIA
Wangaratta
Jindabyne Dam
Great Australian Bight
Lakes Entrance Ninety Mile Beach
Devonport
Strahan = AAT = AAV
Batemans Bay Eden
Bells Beach
Tasman Sea
Freycinet N.P.
Launceston
[ca. 240 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 215 mi] [ca. 165 mi]
Snowy Mountains
Melbourne
Great Ocean Road
Jervis Bay
Canberra
Australian Alps
TASMANI A Hobart
ONLINE BOOKING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour AAT starts in Sydney and ends in Melbourne (* If booking the Australia Extension AAV also your departure airport is Sydney). Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
RIDING HRS/DAY
AAV
AUSTRALIA
Sydney
Arrival in Sydney
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Blue Mountains N.P.
AUSTRALI A
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HIGHLIGHTS
Sydney, Royal National Park, Lakes Entrance, Ninety Mile Beach, Melbourne, Devonport, Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Hobart, Strahan, Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR AAT
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.140
USD 8.890
USD 10.150
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.210
USD 9.030
USD 10.290
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.270
USD 9.160
USD 10.420
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.340
USD 9.300
USD 10.560
USD 4.570
USD 4.940
USD 5.550
OPTIONAL AUSTRALIA EXTENSION AAV +
Surcharge for Australia Extension AAV
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 11 (* 15) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride MelbourneTasmania-Melbourne; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). *applies for bookings of the Australian Adventure tour and the Australia Extension.
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Cape Reinga
ITINERARY NSZ
PACIFIC
Day 1
NEW ZEALAND TOUR NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION
CLASSIC
NSZ
EDELWEISS TOURS
14 DAYS VACATION NSZ + OPTIONAL 7 DAYS CNS from $ 7.600 NSZ New Zealand, also known as the “Paradise Down Under” offers everything you could possibly look for in a holiday destination. New Zealand features mountains and glaciers, wild coasts and long sandy beaches, rainforest and hot springs. It is home to an interesting indigenous culture and to the friendliest people you can imagine. It is heaven for motorcyclists because the roads are beautiful, well maintained, and mostly empty. This motorcycle tour will introduce you to all the major highlights of New Zealand. The Sky Tower in Auckland, the hot springs in Rotorua, the Art Deco district in Napier, museums, shops and restaurants in Wellington, the ferry-cruise across Cook Strait, the spectacular Queen Charlotte Drive, the wild West Coast, the rainforest and the glaciers that run through it, the amazingly beautiful Milford Sound and the breathtaking view to Mount Cook, New Zealand‘s highest mountain. You will fall in love with this New Zealand motorcycle tour.
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DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
TIRE-GRIPPING ROAD SURFACES WITH GLACIERS, VOLCANOES AND PALM TREES!
TOUR DATES 16 JAN 29 JAN 12 NOV 25 NOV 15 JAN 28 JAN 11 NOV 24 NOV
– 29 JAN – 05 FEB – 25 NOV – 02 DEC – 28 JAN – 04 FEB – 24 NOV – 01 DEC
[ca. 230 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 255 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
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Pauanui
Auckland
Rotorua North Island Tasman Sea
Napier
NEW ZEALAND Nelson/ Motueka
Wellington
Punakaiki Fox Glacier Lake Wanaka
Mount Cook
Christchurch
Twizel
South Pacific Ocean
Milford Sound
[ca. 205 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 170 mi]
Te Anau
Queenstown
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ONLINE BOOKING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. This tour starts in Christchurch and ends in Auckland. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SIGHTSEEING
Bream Bay
Waipoua Forest
* optional North Island Extension CNS Day 14 Auckland Day 15 Auckland Pauanui Day 16 Pauanui Whangarei Day 17 Whangarei Kaitaia Day 18 Kaitaia Cable Bay Day 19 Cable Bay Russell Day 20 Russell Auckland Day 21 Departure from Auckland
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NEW ZEALAND
Christchurch Twizel Twizel Te Anau Te Anau Queenstown Queenstown Queenstown Fox-Gletscher Fox-Gletscher Punakaiki Punakaiki Nelson/Motueka Nelson/Motueka Wellington Wellington Wellington Napier Napier Rotorua Rotorua Auckland Departure from Auckland
Russell
Whangarei
Arrival in Christchurch
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Cable Bay
Kaitaia
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HIGHLIGHTS
Fox Glacier, Wellington, Queenstown, West Coast South Island, Rotorua, Lake Wanaka, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle NEW ZEALAND TOUR NSZ
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BMW F 650 GS | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.600
USD 8.270
USD 9.460
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BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.750
USD 8.570
USD 9.760
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BMW F 800 GS | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800
USD 7.900
USD 8.870
USD 10.060
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BMW R 1200 GS | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 8.120
USD 9.320
USD 10.510
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BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.270
USD 9.620
USD 10.810
USD 5.010
USD 5.500
USD 6.110
OPTIONAL NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION CNS +
Surcharge for North Island Extension CNS
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels and one farm stay during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 11 (* 17) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride South Island-North Island; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). * applies for bookings of New Zealnd Tour and the North Island Extention
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TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL REISE GMBH
REUNION RIDE
These Terms and Conditions form an integral part of the travel contract entered into between the customer and Edelweiss Bike Travel Reise GmbH (referred to after this as EBTR). Any special conditions and itineraries detailed in the various travel offers do, however, in any case take precedence over these Terms and Conditions. All statutory references set forth hereunder refer to Austrian law.
I. GENERAL TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ARB 1992) Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act, Federal Law Gazette 247/93 and to the Warranty Right Amending Law, Federal Law Gazette I No. 48/2001. Jointly discussed in the consumer-political advisory body of the Austrian Federal Minister for Health, Sports and Consumer Protection in accordance with § 73 subsection 1 of the Trade, Commerce, and Industry Regulation Act 1994 [Gewerbeordnung] and § 8 of the regulation of the Federal Minister for economic affairs in the version dated 1994 on the provisions regarding the exercise of the travel agency industry [Ausübungsvorschriften für das Reisebürogewerbe] (now § 6, according to Federal Law Gazette II No. 401/98). EBTR may act as agent (section A) and/or as tour operator (section B). The agent is obliged to make an effort to arrange services of other parties (operators, carriers, hoteliers, etc.). Tour operator is the company either offering several touristic services at a package price (package holiday/ travel organisation) or promising to render individual touristic services as services on own account and for this purpose usually providing own brochures, advertisements, etc. If third party services are arranged (e.g. optional trips at the holiday resort), a company acting as tour operator may also act as agent if it refers to this function as agent. The following conditions constitute the contractual text usually used by travel agencies as agents (section A) or as tour operators (section B) to conclude contracts with their customers/travellers (annotation: in the sense of the Consumer Protection Act), and they are hereby made part of this contract. The special conditions - of the arranged tour operators, - of the arranged carriers (e.g. train, bus, airplane and ship) and - the other arranged service providers prevail.
THE ANNUAL REUNION RIDE Name it biker meeting, Feschtl, Rendez-vous, Reunion Ride or get together – it‘s all that and much more! Celebrate with us and your Edelweiss friends once a year. At the end of an Edelweiss tour you will be richer in unique experiences, inimitable moments and a bunch of good friends. An Edelweiss tour really brings former strangers together – no matter where you are from, what bike you are riding, or what you do for a living – it unites us all! It is our biggest reward when we hear about stories where an Edelweiss tour creates a bond of friendship for life! Meet with your friends once a year for a weekend ride or a whole reunion tour. The location changes annually, so everyone gets a fair chance to participate. Do you want to be part of the REUNION in 2017? SAVE THE DATE. REUNION RIDE WEEKEND AND TOUR IN THE US Where: Hood River, Oregon When: The weekend: September 15 to September 17, 2017 The tour: September 13 to September 22, 2017 From Seattle to Los Angeles REUINION WEEKEND IN GERMANY Where: Sauerland When: September 29 to October 01, 2017 Tour booking or ticket reservation online, www.edelweissbike.com or contact your Edelweiss booking agent.
IT IS ALL ABOUT CATCHING UP WITH GOOD FRIENDS, RIDING, LAUGHING, AND MAKING PLANS FOR NEW ADVENTURES. Franziska Falkner // Marketing and Sales
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A. EBTR ACTING AS AGENT The following provisions form the basis of the contract (agent’s contract) concluded between EBTR, acting as agent, and its customers: 1. Booking/contract conclusion The booking can be effected in writing, per telephone or verbally. EBTR should immediately confi rm verbal bookings or bookings per telephone in writing. Travel agencies should use booking notes containing all necessary details regarding the customer‘s order and referring to the travel advertisement (catalogue, brochure, etc.) forming the basis of the booking. With regard to its own services or arranged services, the agent must – according to § 6 of the provisions regarding the exercise of the travel agency industry – refer to these applicable General Travel Terms and Conditions. In case of differing travel terms and conditions, he must demonstrably advise the customer of these differences and hand them out before contract conclusion. If services of foreign contractors (service providers, tour operators) are arranged, foreign law may apply as well. The person, who completes a booking for himself or for a third party, is regarded as principal contractor and unless stated to the contrary accepts the obligations under the contract with EBTR (payments, contract cancellation, etc.). In the course of booking, EBTR may request a service charge and a (minimum) deposit. The outstanding balance and the compensation of cash expenses (telephone expenses, fax costs, etc.) become due upon the hand-over of the travel documents (these do not include personnel documents) of the respective tour operator or service provider at the travel agency. Upon or immediately after the contract is effective, travel organisations accepting bookings are obliged to communicate a confi rmation regarding the travel contract to the traveller (travel confi rmation). 2. Information and other incidental services 2.1 Information on passport, visa, foreign currency, customs and health regulations It is presumed to be known to the customer that a valid passport is needed for travels abroad. EBTR shall inform the customer about additional foreign passport, visa and health entry provisions and – upon request – about foreign currency and customs regulations if they can be obtained in Austria. The customer himself is responsible for compliance with these regulations. If possible, EBTR will – against compensation – arrange the execution of a visa that might be necessary. Upon request, EBTR will – if possible – give information about special regulations for foreigners, stateless persons as well as persons holding a double citizenship. 2.2 Information regarding the travel service EBTR is obliged to represent to the customer the service of the tour operator or the service provider to the best of its knowledge as such service relates to the characteristics of the arranged contract and the conditions in the place of destination. 3. Legal status and liability EBTR’s liability as agent is limited to: - the careful selection of the respective tour operator and/or service provider as well as the careful analysis of gained experience; - the proper arrangement of services including the corresponding information of the customer and the delivery of the travel documents; - the demonstrable forwarding of notices, declarations of intent and payments between the customer and the procured company and vice versa (such as changes in the agreed service and the agreed price, notices of cancellation, complaints). EBTR is not liable for the execution of the arranged service. Together with the travel confi rmation, EBTR must notify the customer about the company name (product name) and the address of the tour operator and – if applicable – of an insurer if this information is not already contained in the brochure, catalogue or other detailed means of advertising. If it does not do so, it is liable to the customer as operator and/or service provider.
4. Impairments of performance In case EBTR breaches its obligations under the contract, it shall be liable to the customer for the resulting damage unless it proves that it has neither acted intentionally nor in a grossly negligent way. For breaches of contract due to ordinary negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the customer the resulting damage up to the amount of the commission paid to EBTR for the procured business. B. EBTR AS TOUR OPERATOR The following provisions form the basis of the contract – hereinafter referred to as travel contract – concluded between the booking party and EBTR as tour operator either directly or through an agent. In case of a direct contract, the agent’s obligations analogously apply to the tour operator. EBTR accepts the applicable General Travel Terms and Conditions, except for the deviations highlighted in all its detailed advertising documents according to § 6 of the regulation on the provisions regarding the exercise on of the travel agency industry (Ausübungsvorschriften für das Reisebürogewerbe). 1. Booking/contract effectiveness The travel contract is effective as between the booking party and EBTR if the parties agree on the material parts of the contract (price, service and date). This results in rights and duties for the customer. 2. Change in the identity of the traveller A change in the identity of the traveller is possible if the replacing person meets all conditions regarding the participation and can be completed in two ways: 2.1 Assignment of the claim to the travel service The booking party’s obligations under the travel contract remain effective if it assigns all or single claims under this contract to a third party. In this case, the booking party will bear the resulting additional costs (see also clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). 2.2 Transfer of the travel event Where the customer is prevented from proceeding with the package, he may transfer his booking to another person. EBTR must be informed about the transfer either directly or via the agent within a reasonable period before the departure date. The tour operator may specify this reasonable period (see clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). The transferring party and the replacing person will be jointly liable for both the outstanding balance and the additional costs arising from the transfer (see also clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). 3. Contents of the contract, information and other incidental services In addition to the information obligations also applicable to the agent (information on passport, visa, foreign currency, customs and health entry regulations), EBTR must provide suffi cient information about the service offered. The service descriptions in the catalogue and/or brochure valid at the time of the booking as well as the other information contained therein are the subject matter of the travel contract, unless differing agreements have been made at the booking. It is, however, recommended to record such agreements in writing. 4. Travels including special risks If travels include special risks (e.g. expeditions), EBTR will not be liable for the consequences of special risks exceeding its scope of duty. The tour operator’s obligation to thoroughly prepare the journey and to thoroughly select the persons and companies being in charge of the execution of the single travel services remains unaffected. 5. Legal bases in case of impairments of performance 5.1 Warranty If the service has not been carried out or only been carried out in an incomplete manner, the customer has a right to claim on warranty. The customer agrees that instead of his claim to rescind the contract or for a price reduction, EBTR has the right to provide – within a reasonable period of time – an unobjectionable service or improve the incomplete service. Remedy can take place by removing the failure or by providing an equal or better replacement service that is subject to the customer’s explicit consent. 5.2 Compensation If EBTR or its assistants violate the duties of the contractual relationship either intentionally or by negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the damage. To the extent, EBTR is responsible for persons other than its employees, it will only be liable – except in cases of personal injury – if it does not prove that they have acted in an intentional or grossly negligent way. Except in case of intention or gross negligence, EBTR will not be liable for objects that are usually not brought along unless it has taken these objects in custody knowing the circumstances. The customer is therefore advised not to carry along objects of special value. Moreover, it is recommended to orderly keep the objects that have been brought along. 5.3 Notifi cation of failures The customer must immediately inform EBTR representatives of every failure in the performance of the contract that he observes during the journey. This implies that the customer has been notifi ed about a EBTR representative and that the latter is available on site without considerable efforts. If this notifi cation by the customer is omitted, this will not affect the customer’s right to claim on warranty under 5.1. This omission can, however, be imputed to him as contributory negligence and thus decrease his possible claims for damages. In this respect EBTR shall inform the customer about this obligation of notifi cation in writing, either directly or via the agent. Also, the customer must have been notifi ed at the same time that any omission regarding this notifi cation will not affect his right to claim on warranty under 5.1, but that it can be imputed as contributory negligence. If applicable and for lack of a local representative, it is recommended that the customer either
inform the respective service provider (e.g. hotel, airline) or EBTR itself about failures and to request remedy. 5.4 Special liability laws Regarding fl ights, EBTR will – inter alia – be liable under the Warsaw Convention and its additional conventions, in journeys by train and bus under the Liability of Keepers of Railroads and Motor Vehicles Act (Eisenbahn- und Kraftfahrzeughaftpfl ichtgesetz). 6. Assertion of possible claims In order to simplify the assertion of claims, the customer is advised to obtain a written confi rmation regarding the non performance of services or improper performance, respectively, and to secure receipts, evidences and witnesses. Consumer warranty claims can be asserted within 2 years after execution of services. Claims for damages will become time-barred after 3 years commencing on the day of becoming aware of the damage and the injuring party. In the interest of the traveller, it is recommended to immediately assert claims after having returned from the journey directly at EBTR or via the procuring travel agency, as diffi culties regarding the evidence have to be anticipated with any delay. 7. CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT 7.1 Cancellation on the part of the customer before the beginning of the journey a) Cancellation without cancellation fees Apart from the cancellation rights granted by law, the customer may – without EBTR having claims against him – cancel the contract before the beginning of the service if material components of the contract, including the travel price, are changed to a considerable extent. The frustration of the conditioned purpose and/or character of the travel event as well as an increase in the agreed travel price by more than 10% effected according to section 8.1 will in each case constitute such change of contract. EBTR is obliged to immediately notify the customer of the change of contract either directly or via the procuring travel agency and to simultaneously instruct him regarding the existing option to either accept the change of contract or to cancel the contract; the customer must immediately exercise his option. If the occurrence of the event entitling the customer to the cancellation is due to EBTR’s intentional misconduct or negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the customer’s damages. b) Claim to replacement services If he does not make use of the cancellation right according to clause 7.1(a) and in case of cancellation by EBTR without the customer’s fault, the customer may – instead of the contract cancellation –request the contract performance by means of the participation in any other equal journey if EBTR is able to provide this service. Apart from the right to this option, the customer is also entitled to a claim for damages due to non-performance of the contract, unless clause 7.2 applies. c) Cancellation with cancellation fees The cancellation fee is a percentage of the travel price and with regard to its amount depends on the time of the notice of cancellation and the respective type of journey. The travel price or the package price is the overall price of the contractually agreed service. In all cases not mentioned under clause 7.1(a), the customer is – against payment of a cancellation fee – entitled to cancel the contract. In case the cancellation fees are not reasonable, they can be reduced by a court. Depending on the type of journey, the following cancellation rates apply per person: 1. Special fl ights (charter), group IT (group package tours using regular service), motor-bus group excursions (journeys lasting several days): until 30 days prior to departure: 10%, 29 to 20 days prior to departure: 25%, 19 to 10 days prior to departure: 50%, 9 to 4 days prior to departure: 65%, as of 3 days (72 hours) prior to departure: 85% of the travel price. 2. Individual IT (individual package tours using regular service), train group excursions (except for special trains): until 30 days prior to departure: 10%, 29 to 20 days prior to departure: 15%, 19 to 10 days prior to departure: 20%, 9 to 4 days prior to departure: 30%, as of 3 days (72 hours) prior to departure: 45% of the travel price. Special conditions apply for hotel accommodation, holiday fl ats, ship travels, one-day bus travels, special trains and scheduled fl ights at special tariffs. The latter are to be listed in the detailed program. Also excepted from this are travel arrangements that include the use of an engine-driven vehicle (rented vehicle or the traveller’s own vehicle). The cancellation rates applicable to them are listed in clause 2. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions. Notice of cancellation When cancelling the contract attention should be paid to: The customer (principal) may inform EBTR or the agent at which the travel has been booked at any time that he will cancel the contract. In case of cancellation, it is recommended to do this - by registered letter or - personally, with a simultaneous written declaration. d) No show No show means that the customer does not appear for the departure, whether he does not want to travel or if he misses the departure for any negligence for which he is responsible or for any incident that happens to him. If it has been clarifi ed that the customer cannot or does not want to make use of the remaining travel service, he must pay according to the type of journey 85%of the package price (e.g. special flights) or 45% of the package price (e.g. individual IT) (Notwithstanding hereof for travel involving vehicles see clause 2.b of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). If the rates mentioned above are not reasonable, they can be reduced by a court in a special case.
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7.2 Cancellation by EBTR prior to departure a) EBTR will be released from its obligations under the contract if a minimum number of participants specifi ed in the travel description is not achieved and if the customer has been notifi ed about the cancellation in writing within the following periods or those mentioned in the travel description: - until 20 days prior to departure in journeys of more than 6 days, - until 7 days prior to departure in journeys of 2 to 6 days, - until 48 hours prior to departure in day trips. If the non-achievement of the minimum number of participants is due to EBTR’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence, the customer is entitled to claim a fl at compensation according to the respective cancellation fees. The assertion of any damage exceeding this amount is, however, not excluded. b) EBTR will be released from its obligations under the contract if its cancellation is based on force majeure, i.e. due to exceptional and unforeseeable events that cannot be infl uenced by the party referring to force majeure and the consequences of which couldn’t have been avoided despite exercising due care. However, this does not include overbooking, but it includes governmental orders, strikes, war or situations similar to war, epidemics, natural disasters, etc. c) In cases of clauses 7.2(a) and (b), the deposit payment will be refunded to the customer. He is also entitled to the option according to 7.1 (b), 1st paragraph. 7.3 Cancellation by EBTR after the beginning of travel EBTR is released from its obligations under the contract if within the scope of a group travel, the customer, despite a warning, continues to disturb the travel performance by grossly improper behaviour. If it was the customer’s fault, the customer is obliged to compensate EBTR for the damage he has caused. 8. Changes to the contract 8.1 Price changes EBTR reserves the right to increase the travel price confi rmed in the booking for any of the following reasons if the period between the effectiveness of the contract and the departure is more than two months. Such reasons only include changes in the transportation costs, e.g. the fuel costs, the dues, taxes or fees chargeable for certain services, like landing taxes, embarkation and disembarkation fees in harbours and corresponding fees on airports or the exchange rates to be applied to the particular package. In case of a price reduction for these reasons, it shall be passed on to the traveller. Within the two-month period, price increases may only be effected if the reasons for this have been separately negotiated in the booking and stated on the booking note. Within 20 days prior to the departure date, the price stated in the contract shall not be increased. A price change is only permitted if upon compliance with the above requirements, an exact calculation of the new price has been provided, as well. The customer must be immediately notifi ed of the price change and its reasons. If the price change is more than 10 percent, the customer is entitled to withdraw from the contract without cancelation fees (see section 7.1 a.). 8.2 Changes to service after beginning of travel In case of changes to the service after travel begins for which EBTR is responsible, the regulations as specifi ed in section 5 (legal bases in case of impairments of performance) will apply. If it turns out after the departure that a material proportion of the contractually agreed services will not or cannot be provided, EBTR shall – without additional remuneration – make suitable alternative arrangements so that the travel can be continued. If it is impossible to make such arrangements or these are not accepted by the consumer for good reasons, EBTR shall, where appropriate, provide the consumer, at no extra cost, with equivalent transport back to the place of departure, or to another return-point to which the consumer has agreed. Furthermore, in the case of non-performance or improper performance of the contract EBTR is obliged to assist the customer to the best of its abilities in the solution of problems. 9. Provision of information to third parties Even in urgent cases, information regarding the names of the travellers and their whereabouts will not be provided to third parties unless the traveller has explicitly requested an information provision. The costs caused by the transmission of urgent messages are for the customer’s account. Thus, the travellers are advised to notify their relatives the exact holiday address. 10. General Sections 7.1 letter c, formerly letter b (cancellation), 7.1 letter d, formerly letter c (no-show) as well as 8.1 (price revision) listed under section B are optional association recommendations under 1 Kt 718/91-3 and as such are now registered under 25 Kt 793/96-3 in the Register of Cartels. II. SPECIAL TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Booking and payment When the customer registers for a tour he/she is offering to enter into a legally binding travel contract with EBTR, which will be accepted by EBTR if EBTR issues a written confi rmation of travel. On booking an advance payment of USD 500.00 shall be paid. The balance of the tour price shall be paid, without EBTR having to send an additional request for payment, 60 days prior to tour start. In the case of travel arrangements the payment conditions of the other tour operator or service provider concerned apply. EBTR reserves the right to withdraw from providing service if the customer is late in paying. EBTR only accepts payment by means of cheque, bank transfer or credit card payment (Mastercard, Visa). In the case of an assignment under clause B.2.1 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions or of a transfer under clause B.2.2 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions the size of the additional costs arising shall amount to at least USD 95.00 in each case. A reasonable period of time to allow for a transfer under clause B.2.2 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions is at least 14 days prior to the date of departure. 2. Special conditions for travel involving vehicles (TIV) “Travel involving vehicles” (hereinafter referred to as TIV) means travel arrangements that include or require the use of an engine-driven vehicle (a rented vehicle or the traveller’s own vehicle). Vehicles are, in particular but not limited to motorcycles, scooters, private cars and snowmobiles.
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a. Cancellation fees for TIV By way of deviation from clause B 7.1 c of the General Travel Terms and Conditions, the following cancellation fees apply to TIV: Up to the 60th day prior to departure: USD 300.00; From the 59th to the 42nd day prior to departure: USD 500.00; From the 41st to the 31st day prior to departure: 30% of the tour price; From the 30th day prior to departure: 100% of the tour price. It is recommended that an insurance policy covering travel cancellation be taken out. One rebooking latest 60 days before tour start is possible. After rebooking the minimum cancellation fee is USD 500.00 per person. b. “No show” in the case of travel involving vehicles If, in the case of TIV, there is a “no show” by the customer as defi ned in clause B 7.1 d of the General Travel Terms and Conditions and if the customer cannot or does not want to make use of the remaining travel service then he/she must pay 100% of the travel price. c. Vehicle rental The rental of a vehicle in the respective category booked is part of EBTR’s service. The condition of vehicles will be in line with the prevailing circumstances in the country concerned. In no case is there any claim for a new vehicle to be made available. The customer must be in possession of a valid driving licence for the rented vehicle in order to take it over. Evidence of that must be provided at the start of the tour. If that is not fulfi lled EBTR reserves the right not to hand the rented vehicle over and to exclude the tour participant from the tour. In such a case EBTR is not obliged to refund payments of any kind and is not liable for the additional costs arising for the customer because of that. The specifi cation of vehicles booked varies according to the tour and hiring point. The illustrations used for EBTR’s sales literature do not allow any conclusions to be drawn concerning vehicle specifi cation. More precise information about rental vehicles and their specifi cation may be requested from EBTR. It will endeavour to make available the model of vehicle desired by the tour participant but reserves the right to replace that with a comparable model in the event of unforeseen situations such as a technical defect, accident, theft or similar occurrence. Should EBTR not be in a position to make a comparable model of vehicle available then EBTR will reimburse the tour participant for the difference between the vehicles’ daily rates. Any further liability on EBTR’s part is thus ruled out. A security deposit is, furthermore, due for payment whenever a rented vehicle is taken over. The deposit amount is equivalent to the excess on the vehicle insurance that the customer has to take out. This deposit is reimbursed when the vehicle is returned undamaged. Many rental points demand an additional rental contract on site that has to be entered into on site at the hiring point concerned. We will, on request, send such a rental contract prior to booking the tour. The rental period is not interrupted by the vehicle becoming unusable (regardless of whose fault that may have been) or by the person hiring it not being able to drive it. EBTR is not obliged to replace a damaged vehicle during a tour. If a rental vehicle develops a technical defect then the customer is obliged to report that to EBTR’s local partner immediately. d. Own vehicle Tour participants taking part in an EBTR tour with their own vehicle are themselves responsible for its conforming with the law and for its technical condition being faultless. If non-compliance with such a condition results in EBTR’s service provision being disturbed then the customer is obliged to reimburse EBTR for any loss the latter may incur. The customer shall bear any additional costs arising (for instance for vehicle recovery, vehicle safekeeping, elimination of technical defects etc.). EBTR is unable to offer any vehicle insurance to customers taking part in a tour in their own vehicle. e. Driving licence and driving ability On completion of the booking the customer declares that he/she possess a valid driving licence for the vehicle taking part in the tour for the period of travel and has the necessary driving ability to control such a vehicle safely on the tour route. The customer must immediately notify EBTR of all changes with respect to his/her driving licence that affect his/her participation in the tour (for instance, disqualifi cation from driving). Should it turn out after the booking and before the start of the travel that the customer has no driving licence valid for the travel period then, by charging the cancellation rates listed in clause B 7.1 c of the General Travel Terms and Conditions or, in the case of a vehicle travel arrangement the rates listed in clause 2.a. of these conditions, EBTR is exempted from further contract fulfi lment. Should it turn out after the travel has started that the customer does not have a valid driving licence for the travel period or does not have the necessary driving ability to be able to control the vehicle taken over safely on the tour route then the legal consequences of clause B.7.3 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions apply. f. Local requirements The customer joins the road traffi c of the tour destination on his/her own responsibility and is obliged to heed the provisions of the local road traffi c regulations. He/she must bear any penalties, fi nes or similar charges, including damage to a third party’s person or property attributable to his/her abuse of local traffi c regulations. g. Health, alcohol and medicines Attention is drawn to a good general state of health, corresponding to the tour description of the tour, being a prerequisite for taking part in it. Tour participants who do not fulfi l such prerequisites may be excluded from participation in the whole tour or sections thereof without any claim on EBTR arising from that. Consulting a doctor is recommended, in any case, before the start of the tour. If there are doubts in respect of a tour participant’s state of health then a medical certifi cate to the contrary must, on request, be presented to EBTR. During the day, as long as the vehicle still has to be driven, the customer is not permitted to take alcoholic drinks or medicines that affect his/her ability to drive. Alcoholic drinks may only be enjoyed after the day’s tour concerned has ended and after the vehicle has been safely parked for the night at the hotel. The legal consequences of clause B.7.3 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions apply in the event of failure to comply with this rule. h. Off-road driving Off-road driving outside the route laid down by EBTR at all points is not allowed. The customer must bear losses arising from unauthorised
off-road driving in full and without self-insured retention. i. Liability The customer is liable in any case for all personal injuries and damage to property caused by his/her intentional misconduct or negligence and shall indemnify and hold EBTR harmless against all third party claims asserted directly on EBTR in connection with such injuries and/ or damage. Damage caused by customer’s intentional misconduct or negligence means in particular (but not limited to) damage attributable to driving mistakes, lack of driving ability and/or disorderly driving behaviour (for instance, driving on the back wheel making a racing start, failing to comply with safety spaces between vehicles etc.). j. Own responsibility The guide provided by EBTR gives only an approximate driving route, so the customer follows that route on his/her own responsibility and is obliged to adapt his/her driving style and ability to the prevailing circumstances. If the customer is not in a position to follow a driving route then he/she must not drive any further along it and immediately notify the guide accordingly. The customer is personally responsible for the proper stowing of items of luggage in/on the vehicle. Any liability on the part of EBTR for that is excluded. It is recommended that personal valuables and documents are not stored in the vehicle’s luggage. 3. Room quotas Many tours have a limited number of single rooms available. They are allocated according to the order in which bookings specifi cally requesting single rooms come in. If a booking from a single person contains a request to share a double room with another tour participant then EBTR will endeavour to fi nd him/her a room-mate. If that is unsuccessful then the single room price will be charged. 4. Insurances a. Travel insurance EBTR recommends that travel insurance be taken out covering cancellation charges, luggage, accident, illness and third party indemnity. b. Vehicle insurance upgrade On the customer’s request EBTR will draw up a quotation to take out an extended insurance policy to reduce the excess on the vehicle insurance. c. Insolvency insurance EBTR has insured all clients in case of bankruptcy of EBTR by bank guarantee (liability number: 1.302.512, deposited at the Tiroler Sparkasse, Sparkassenplatz 1, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria). The client´s payments to EBTR are secure, but refunds are limited to the total guaranteed sum. If the bank guarantee is not suffi cient to cover all claims, these will be satisfi ed proportionally. All claims of clients must be reported within eight weeks after the opening of insolvency to: Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Austria Tel.: +43 (1) 317.2500, Fax: +43 (1) 319.9367 5. Data protection and copyright Photographs, transparencies and videos taken on the tours by EBTR representatives are EBTR’s copyright. EBTR has the right to use such material for advertising purposes without costs for EBTR vis-à-vis participants, even if participants are identifi able on them. The participant agrees that EBTR can use all photographs and/or video in any way and medium taken by the customer without costs for EBTR. EBTR has the right to pass a participant’s name, address and contact data on to other tour participants and to EBTR’s partners, who may use such a name and address for advertising purposes unless the participant expressly refuses (in writing) to allow such passing on. 6. Weather conditions and routes EBTR reserves the right to change tour routes and thus overnight accommodation venues and other services as necessary because of seasonal circumstances and current weather conditions. When doing that EBTR will endeavour not to change the character of the tour and to provide similar services. EBTR endeavours to arrange tour dates in such a way that the weather conditions for a vehicle tour in the touring terrain concerned are favourable. EBTR does not assume any responsibility for poor weather conditions that may occur and in this respect the participant has no claim of any kind whatsoever for reimbursement of the tour price or the vehicle rental price. 7. Applicable law The legal relationship between customer and EBTR shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with Austrian law. 8. Place of performance and jurisdiction Place of performance for all obligations arising from the travel contract shall be the place of EBTR’s registered offi ce. If there are no mandatory statutory provisions to the contrary all disputes arising from the contractual relationship between the customer and EBTR shall be exclusively referred to the court having subject-matter jurisdiction in Innsbruck, Austria. 9. Miscellaneous Oral agreements with an agency of EBTR, with EBTR or an EBTR tour guide are only effective if EBTR has confi rmed them in writing. Tour guides do not have the right to give assurances that deviate from the travel contract entered into with EBTR. EBTR may correct misprints and arithmetical errors at any time. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision herein shall not affect the remainder of these Terms and Conditions.
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THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE TOURING Have you ever dreamed of experiencing a two-wheeled journey which is as unique as it is unforgettable? A journey on which you meet different cultures, explore new countries and discover new routes with like-minded companions? If so, then Edelweiss Bike Travel is just right for you. For the last 37 years we have made motorcycle riders’ dreams come true by delivering the “best ride there is”. A BIT ABOUT THE HISTORY Back in 1980, fuelled by their love of motorcycle riding and a shared conviction that the best way to see the world is astride a motorcycle, Coral and Werner Wachter pioneered the concept of guided motorcycle tours. Today the company is still family owned and you continue to feel the family spirit. Edelweiss’ “home” is in the heart of the Alps, in Mieming – “the center of the motorcycling universe”. From there we organize, manage and coordinate all of our worldwide tours; there are no go-between offers hidden so we can assure our high safety and quality standards on our tours. Our long touring experience has taught us that it is immensely important to accommodate the individual needs of different types of riders. Hence we offer an excellent variety of touring categories to match your personal riding preferences. REPRESENTATION AROUND THE WORLD We are very proud to have a strong network of agency offices. Edelweiss customer service agents are located in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United States. The newest milestone in Edelweiss’ story is the founding of a new joint venture in India, called “Motoziel Edelweiss” – a company to inspire a great new relationship with the Indian motorcycling paradise. AS THEY SAY: “THE REST IS HISTORY.” While many years have passed and myriad individual dreams have already come true since 1980, nothing has changed about the founding philosophy: we at Edelweiss live the passion of travelling by motorcycling, and devote our efforts to creating unique motorcycle tours. No matter which tour you choose, which destination you pick, or which bike you ride, we can promise that it will be an unforgettable two-wheeled adventure of a lifetime!
THE SECRET OF THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE TOURING IS: DON’T JUST DREAM ABOUT IT; GET OUT AND DO IT! Rainer Buck // CEO Edelweiss Bike Travel
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TEAM ONLY A GREAT TEAM CAN ORGANIZE GREAT ADVENTURES
The reason we are the world’s #1 provider of guided motorcycle tours is simple, and yet impossible to imitate: the best brains and hands are involved in creating your personal adventure of a lifetime. That is the secret of our success! We recognize the importance of our staff members, as it is the people you deal with who put life into our tours! Think about it: the friendly voice you hear when you call, the accommodating guide who welcomes you at your tour start, or the knowledgeable mechanics who share useful tips when you visit the workshop at headquarters in Austria. All of these unique, ambitious individuals work together to create your Edelweiss experience.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL Today we have 20 employees working at our headquarters and the company-owned workshop. Every one of us is involved in making your dream ride become reality. Our tour managers search for the most exciting routes. The hotel management constantly look for great accommodations and our booking agents help you with your tour preparation. Our operations and logistics department makes sure you receive the right bike – hats off when you consider the size of our latest model motorcycle fleet! Then there is our marketing team, the financial department, and of course our inspiring managing director, Rainer Buck. The founding family, the Wachters, are great role models, supportive all along the way. All these people put together make Edelweiss what it is! We are very proud, honored and grateful and you can look forward to maybe meet some of us somewhere on the road!
I ENJOY ASSISTING OUR CUSTOMERS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD TO BE FULLY PREPARED FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLE DREAM VACATION. Doris Waldegger // Customer Service and Agency Support
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OUR TOUR GUIDE TEAM THE MORE FAMILIAR FACES OF EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL You will meet some of our team members for sure: our tour guides. They will lead you to quaint restaurants and places cherished by the locals, prepare the best picnics at the most spectacular spots, and late at night, when you are tight asleep, they will even check your bikes for the next day’s adventures. Our guides truly are the faces of Edelweiss Bike Travel, and we are proud of every single one of them! HAVING FUN BUT WORKING HARD – ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST SURVIVE OUR TRAINING Being a Tour Guide is many people’s dream job – you go riding every day, discover amazing places and make friends with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. It is great, and we truly love that. However, there is much more to it, and this job can be as demanding as it is fun. The key to our uniquely qualified tour guide league is our Edelweiss training curriculum. Once elected through our hearing process, where competing against more than 400 other applicants each year, our guides receive theoretical training followed by a specially designed training tour. This training tour comprised of the most difficult situations one may encounter on tour. Once our guides have gone through this, they are prepared for “the real world” out on the road. Besides the introductory training all of our guides go through annual training to enhance their skills and knowledge in various motorcycle touring topics, including annual safety training, as tour safety is our highest priority. WE HONOR OUR GUIDES AND THE WORK THEY DO The Edelweiss philosophy includes involving our guides in the company’s major development decisions. They participate in planning the annual touring program and in the setup of each individual tour.
A TOUR GUIDE’S LIFE: IT’S FUN, IT’S COOL, IT’S COLORFUL – AND SOMETIMES IT’S TOUGH, BUT BEING ON DUTY 24/7 CAN BE VERY REWARDING. IT’S A WAY OF LIFE! Thomas Ritt // Tour Guide
EDELWEISS TIP: Do you want to become a part of the awesome team behind our great rides? It’s simple: go online and fill out our application form or drop us a line at jobs@edelweissbike.com
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MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE ... GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL We have created motorcycle vacations in style since 1980, for everyone and almost everywhere: for adventurous souls, explorers, epicures and for those who simply enjoy the comfort of a guided motorcycle vacation. Yet, all our tours have the following characteristics in common, which are deeply rooted in our philosophy: QUALITY HAS A NAME: EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL It does not matter which of our tours you pick, they are all designed and conducted according to Edelweiss principles. Our entire worldwide travel program is operated by us; no reselling, no intermediaries. Once a travel program has our name on it, you can count on our quality and experience. We make sure that your adventure will be as flawless as possible; from the day of your booking until the day you go home. NO FUN RIDING WITHOUT SAFETY Deep-rooted in our philosophy is the concept of riding safety. We know about the hazards of modern life’s distractions and the soaring number of traffic participants, so we seat you on a late model motorcycles, and team you up with our skilful and knowledgeable tour leaders. While on tour they will make sure you get around safely and soundly. Each of our guides undergoes regular motorcycle-specific first-aid-training so he keeps a cool head in every situation. FREE SOUL, FREE SPIRIT, FREE RIDING Since most of us are passionate bikers ourselves, we understand the spirit of being part of a motorcycle group, with the invisible bond and unspoken credo that connects us all; regardless of nations, or of motorcycle types and brands. When riding as part of the group, it is respect and trust that mostly predominate; because, basically, we are all alike. However, there may be days when you prefer experiencing the freedom of riding your own paths at your own pace with your own small bunch of friends – go ahead! With Edelweiss you don’t have to stay with the group if you don’t feel like it, except when safety needs or governmental regulations require that we all stay together. But these occasions are very rare. Just let your tour guide know, so he is not worried when he checks his mirrors for a helmet count. WE TAKE YOU TO PLACES CHERISHED BY THE LOCALS When planning an Edelweiss tour, we do our very best to make sure to take you to places you have dreamed about; to map out routes which are off-the-beaten track; and to include the world’s hidden treasures. Our aim is to show you “the best ride there is” and to make your biker heart jump out of joy. YOUR HAPPINESS MAKES US HAPPY TOO, IT IS OUR REWARD With Edelweiss Bike Travel, your motorcycle tour is more than just following a guide who is riding in front – it is a travel lifestyle. An Edelweiss tour is a two-wheeled, carefree vacation. And when, at the end of a riding day, you get off your bike with a big smile across your face; or when you proudly cheer at a top of a mountain pass – it gives purpose to our daily work. These humble moments prove that we truly deliver the best ride there is! We care for you. This is not just a marketing claim. Ask around the motorcycling community. There are more than 39,000 happy riders out there who know firsthand that Edelweiss Bike Travel is synonymous with quality, reliability, expertise and know-how!
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MOTORCYCLES AT EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL WE OFFER THE PERFECT RIDE FOR EACH RIDER AND THE DIFFERENT TERRAINS!
WHAT’S FOR THE HIKER HIS SHOE, IS FOR A BIKER HIS BIKE
When going on a motorcycle tour, the motorcycle is one of the most essential parts of your trip. If you feel comfortable on the bike you sit on, it will be a fun and enjoyable experience. This is why we have so many different rides in our fleet – just the right bike to fit the individual preference and riding style. EVERYTHING THAT MAKES A RIDER’S HEART BEAT FASTER The Edelweiss fleet ranges from big touring to more agile and sporty bikes; from small engines to big twins; from powerful motorbikes to fun-to-ride scooters. The makes we offer include the latest models from our partner brands: BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson® and Triumph. On some tours Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Royal Enfield and Vespa are offered too. We know how exciting it is to test ride a brand new model. On the other hand we know it can be nice to ride on your own, personal bike as well. So, with Edelweiss, both are possible: you can either ride one of our bikes or take your own motorcycle to the tour starting point. Either way, be assured it will be heaps of fun! Our company-owned fleet is stationed and maintained in Austria. Across Europe, we take our own bikes wherever possible – from Southern Italy to
Iceland, from Norway to the Atlantic Wall. On our overseas tour destinations, we have long-lasting relationships with trustworthy partners who provide the best suitable rides for their local terrain. Whenever possible, we equip our bikes with the accessories needed for a flawless motorcycle tour. If you have special requirements, let us know at the time of booking so we can arrange the required equipment according to your wishes and needs. TAKE A MOMENT BEFORE MAKING YOUR CHOICE We know it is hard to pick from our choice of more than 150 bikes. However, before making your decision, please take a moment to consider whether the size and height of the bike is suitable for you; whether the bike is ideal for the terrain you will be travelling to; and whether it is suitable for the Edelweiss touring category you’ve chosen. Then consider if it will be comfortable for consecutive riding days for you (and your pillion). At best, go test ride the specific bike at a local dealership. If you are unsure, let us know and we will help you find the right bike for your perfect holiday experience!
ONLY THE RIGHT CHOICE OF MOTORCYCLE RAISES THE FUN ON TOUR – AS AN OLD MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST EXPLAINED TO ME ONCE „IT’S THE SOFTWARE AND NOT THE HARDWARE. Markus Hellrigl // Operations Manager
EDELWEISS TIP: If you want to know more about our fleet, check our website. It includes all the detailed specifics of our motorcycle models WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
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RIDING GEAR A. FULL FACE HELMETS ARE RECOMMENDED For EU tours the helmets need to be EC certified.
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G. THE BANDANA For one it looks good, two it keeps you warm, and three it keeps flies and bugs off
I. GPS NAVIGATION & MOUNTING SYSTEMS IF YOU LIKE On some tours they can be rented from us, or you bring your own. Don’t worry, if you are familiar with reading paper maps that is fine too, you can use those from our tour information package.
1. VALID PASSPORT For at least 6 months from the day of entry and a copy of it to keep it in your pocket or keep some copies of all your travel documents saved in the cloud.
8. DICTIONARY Bring a local language dictionary.
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We recommend casual and dressy clothing and cushy shoes for the dinners and non-riding side-programs. Also do not forget to bring a sweater and jacket, as the nights may get chilly. Swimwear is good to have with you too – a lake, river or pool may just be around the next corner. Undies, socks, t-shirts and your tooth brush go without saying.
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TOURING CATEGORIES CHOOSE YOUR TOURING CATEGORY
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
There is more than one way to explore our world on a two-wheeled steed. We at Edelweiss are convinced that the key to make our motorcycle vacations uniquely fun and unforgettable is the match between the touring category and the personal riding style. The Edelweiss touring categories are the next secret ingredient to offer “the best ride there is”. At Edelweiss you can chose from the top-notch luxurious ROYAL vacation for bon vivants to a CLASSIC riding style for the epicureans of the Edelweiss quality; to a laid-back TOURING CENTER or a casual and fun SCOOTER tour for those who simply want to enjoy the ride. For the more adventurous souls who enjoy exploring the unknown treasures off-the-beaten track and don’t mind the occasional optional hard-packed bits in-between, we offer our ADVENTURE or DISCOVERY tours to exotic, far-flung destinations. On our RIDE4FUN tours you will collect miles, passes and peaks and do less sightseeing along the way. And for those who are looking for a real motorcyclebrand-specific tour amongst likeminded fans, we offer EXCLUSIVE DUCATI ONLY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY or TRIUMPH ONLY tours. These are brand-authorized tours directly aligned with the brands’ philosophy and lifestyles. New this year is the riding style we call “back to the roots” with our HELD tours. They are geared particularly to escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life.
ROYAL EDELWEISS TOURS
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
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As the name implies, these tours are, well, CLASSIC! CLASSIC tours are generally round trip tours, from A to B to C and back to A again. It’s about the experience as whole: you will ride the roads you may have dreamt about, visit the cultural and historical sights about which you may have heard and enjoy the local cuisine. At some amazing places along the route, we will even prepare a picnic in the middle of breath-taking scenery. Wherever possible you will sleep in handpicked, homey 4 star hotels with a historical or regional flair that complements the CLASSIC touring style. On our CLASSIC tours you do not have to worry about your luggage, we will take it in our van from one hotel to the next. All you need to put on the bike each morning is yourself, your pillion if you have one, and whatever baggage you need during the day. At night your luggage awaits you in your rooms. Now how is that? That is just CLASSIC!
Do you dream about feeling “royal” on a well-deserved vacation? Do you want to fully immerse yourself in a foreign culture, sampling their cuisine? The top-notch Edelweiss ROYAL tours are just for you! Our Edelweiss ROYAL tours are built on the principles of our CLASSIC tours, with more individuality and those “little extras” here and there: your overnight stays are special and the cuisine outstanding. During the day you will ride in small groups and your tour guides walk “the extra mile” to fulfil your wishes along the way. On our ROYAL tours there is enough time to explore, go shopping, enjoy the spa or just glory in a glass of wine while the sun sets. To us, “feeling like royalty” means not having to worry about anything: you can take as many suitcases as you like, and we will make sure they are in your room before you arrive. ROYAL tours are all about comfort, from the time you wake up until the time you start dreaming about the next day’s ride. That’s ROYAL!
Do you want to explore a motorcycle rider’s paradises at its very best? Do you want to see it all, ride it all? Do you cherish the freedom to choose everyday if you want to get in the saddle or rather kick back for a day at the spa with your special someone? Then the Edelweiss TOURING CENTER category is just made for you and your partner – it is an ideal couple’s tour, even for those with varied interests! The benefits of staying in one place during your vacation are obvious: no packing and unpacking, no asking around where the pool is, or when dinner is ready. Enjoy the routine and familiarity, while discovering new routes and hidden treasures every day. For our TOURING CENTERS we hand-pick places where you can do everything: go riding, go shopping, go sightseeing or enjoy the spa. It is your choice every day. You can get up early or sleep in, ride as long as you like either by yourself or join our guide. Simply put, a TOURING CENTER will be a vacation to recharge your batteries.
They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere. They’re refreshing, they’re different and they’re agile and great fun to ride around on. Our Edelweiss SCOOTER tours provide vacations with a uniquely light-hearted lifestyle of enjoyment and pleasure! On can explore the tiniest paths at a leisurely pace – these tours are not about accumulating miles and mountain peaks. A true Scootisty just winds through any city traffic and heads for the next piazza. Our SCOOTER tours are about enjoying life to its fullest. On our SCOOTER tours we pick places that match the touring style: charming and lovely. From here you go on star-rides, just as you do on our TOURING CENTER tours. You don’t have to worry about packing your belongings under your seat; just take what you need for a leisurely day out. Life can be so beautiful!
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TOURING CATEGORIES ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
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ADVENTURE tours are for the adventurous souls. We travel to exotic destinations where few motorcycle riders have left a trail before. To enjoy these Edelweiss tours you do not have to be an off-road expert: we pick routes that are in good conditions and mostly on tarmac. If you do like occasional unpaved bites, on some legs of your trip there may be an option to do so too. And if not, don’t worry, our guides on the bikes or in the support van will help you with whatever you may encounter, from water crossings to sand blown desert parts or other unexpected surprises. The hotels are usually comfortable middle-class hotels in local styles, so be open minded. Food and dining will be local as well, but again, don’t worry we make sure you don’t starve. We have a support van with us. In very remote situations it follows the group for safety reasons, rather than being first at the hotel to bring your luggage to your rooms.
Fun is the key word for our RIDE4FUN Tours. On these tours we focus on riding, and pick routes specifically suited to this objective. There is less sight-seeing and more conquering of the best motorcycle roads to be found. RIDE4FUN also means that we “go local” with quaint little restaurants and bars cherished by the locals. You will stay in hotels with local flair, which are comfortable for a good night’s sleep after a long riding day but not over the top in prices or amenities. You will have a tour guide on the motorbike, but no luggage van. It is your decision if you follow the guide or take off to discover the region with your bunch of friends. What you need to consider, though, is that your week’s supply of shirts, socks and your toothbrush all go on your bike. Easy with the storage cases installed on your bike, but be sure your pillion likes that style of riding too. RIDE4FUN truly means ride for fun, with excitement and enjoyment.
Do you dream about experiencing a true journey of a lifetime? Do you want to ride as far as you can go and as far as you can see? Join us on an Edelweiss DISCOVERY tour! They are the next challenging step up from the ADVENTURE touring program. These tours are longer, tougher, occasionally even provide the flair of an expedition. You will need endurance, stamina, physical fitness and many miles of riding experience to fully enjoy these trips. Along the way it means getting out of your comfort zone. You may even share an occasional tear of exhaustion or happiness, experiencing personal growth, feeling pride and gratitude. When participating in a DISCOVERY tour you will get to know yourself, your travel companions and the areas you are riding in. The DISCOVERY tours lead you to remote places, you will literally conquer far-away lands. At the end, you will take home incredible memories to share and tales to tell.
New this year are our HELD tours, which we run in cooperation with the German motorcycle gear manufacturer. The concept is simple: back to the roots! Take your time and explore the region: on rest days you can follow your guide to the best Trattorias, L’Osterias and little Taverns, but on the transfer days it is time to navigate yourself while your guide drives your luggage. The groups are small and intimate, and so are our chosen guesthouses and inns. Enjoy the homey flair of family owned Agri Tourismo places, where the cooking is still like at Mama’s house. “Slow Food” is what they call regional, traditional cooking and that is what you should be looking forward to. HELD tours combine a unique approach of having the comfort of a luggage shuttle on hotel transfer days, while riding in style on your own ride or on one of our Ducati Scrambler bikes. It is time to feel heroic!
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BRANDED TOURS YOUR BIKE IS YOUR LIFESTYLE ... Everyone makes certain choices in life which define who we are. Everyone is unique and there is no one else who is just like us. Except for those people who share the same passion and love for one thing: riding a motorcycle. We connect, we klick, we get each other and that is the beauty of it. We at Edelweiss get you and that’s why we have partnered with DUCATI, HARLEYDAVIDSON® and TRIUMPH to design rides that are aligned with our Edelweiss Touring categories and their philosophies and lifestyles. We are very proud to be elected Travel Partner of our exclusive motorcycle partners and want to thank our partners for the excellent, long-standing cooperation.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY Have you ever dreamed about riding an iron steed around Europe with a bunch of fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for big twins? Do you want to see more than the Route 66 and the Highway #1, discovering the beauty of Europe and Northern Africa on an epic Harley tour? Then our official and ever expending exclusive HARLEY-DAVIDSON® touring program is just made for you.
BMW MOTORRAD Since 1980, when Werner Wachter started Edelweiss Bike Travel, BMW Motorrad has been part of this unique and ever-growing touring program that inspires motorcycle riders from all over the world to travel. Within this most comprehensive worldwide program, our BMW motorcycles keep proving their excellent qualities. The company‘s certified tour guides are in keeping with the high quality standards of BMW Motorrad. Discover our planet on the BMW motorcycle of your choice and let your dreams become reality. Svenia Ohlsen, Brand Experience, BMW Motorrad
DUCATI After six years of intense cooperation with the guys at Edelweiss Bike Travel, we can say that they know very well how to welcome Ducatisti from all over the world and how to take care of our brand and products. Ducati‘s passion for high performance is reflected in the commitment of Edelweiss Bike Travel to total customer satisfaction. This commitment makes our partnership a true success and working together a real pleasure. Taking a Ducati on an Edelweiss Bike Travel tour is an unique experience that every motorcyclist should enjoy. Patrizia Cianetti, Marketing Director Ducati Motor Holding
DUCATI ONLY Can you think of a better place to inhale the “Forza Italia” atmosphere than on a Moto GP racetrack, the Ducati factory or while chasing turns on a latest Ducati bike around the Alps? Our exclusive DUCATI tours in the official Ducati Travel Experience program offer the red-hearted spirit with the Italian passion and lifestyle to its fullest. Check out our annual travelling program and be sure there is new excitement every year.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® We are extremely proud to have Edelweiss Bike Travel be part of the Harley-Davidson® Authorized Tours Programme, their experience, adventurous flair, professionalism and expertise have added an all-new dimension to our range of H-D Authorized Tours, allowing customers to ride some of the best roads in Europe and Africa on a Harley-Davidson®. The team at Edelweiss share the same passion and enthusiasm as our customers and fans which means the Harley tours on offer are all truly experiences of a lifetime. Trevor Barton, Harley-Davidson Regional Consumer Experience Manager
TRIUMPH ONLY
TRIUMPH Are you ready to go off to explore where the Explorer comes from and where the Tiger is born? Do you want to inhale the excitement on Isle of Man or see what you and your Triumph are capable of when crossing through water passage on the Island of Ice? Check out our exclusive TRIUMPH tours to find your perfect tour of a lifetime.
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The continued development and expansion of the Triumph model range enables us to develop a truly competitive customer riding experience. We recognize the increasing need to offer worldwide global tours that excite and inspire the rider. Edelweiss Bike Travel has a proven track record of planning and managing truly memorable tours in the world’s most fantastic locations. We are pleased to continue this partnership and we are confident that every rider will create memories that will last a lifetime. Gareth Bright, Customer Experience Manager, Triumph Motorcycles
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ADD-ON PROGRAMS
ONE-DAY ALPS PREP COURSE
Come a day early and extend your Edelweiss trip with our Add-on Programs. Adding a one-day guided city tour or prep course means an extra day of Edelweiss fun!
EDELWEISS GUIDED CITY TOURS
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Are you anticipating conquering the mountain terrain, but have never ridden a motorcycle in the Alps before? You have heard, but never actually seen, a hairpin or mountain switch-back turn? Are you unfamiliar with the bike and desirous of a little time to get to know your ride and get familiar with the driving modes? Do you simply want to add a day to overcome time zone changes and jetlag? Then join our ALPS PREP COURSE before you hit the road with your Edelweiss Tour.
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Are you participating in a tour which starts (or ends) in Innsbruck, Vienna, Munich, Florence, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Málaga or Dublin? Would you like to spend an extra day with one of our tour guides to show you around these places? The Edelweiss GUIDED CITY tours are just what you are looking for.
For those riding the Alps – especially if it is for the first time – we strongly recommend booking the ALPS PREP COURSE. Alpine and European roads, traffic and driving patterns are very different than most motorcyclists are used to in their home environment. Our ALPS PREP COURSE can tune your riding skills accordingly.
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When booking online, you can include a guided city tour on those tours where it is available.
HOW DOES THIS ADD-ON TRAINING WORKS:
Plan your itinerary to arrive a day prior to the official tour start to meet your tour guide for dinner*. The official arrival day is your guided city tour day. On the next day you will explore the selected city together.
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YOUR BENEFITS # 1 additional hotel night before tour start, including dinner with your guide on the arrival day and breakfast the next morning. # All-day ticket for public transport # Entrance fees to museums and attractions according to the itinerary
When booking online, you can include your personal ALPS PREP COURSE on those tours where this training is available. Plan your itinerary to arrive a day prior the official tour start and meet your guide for dinner. The official arrival day is your training day. The next day you will be briefed about Alpine riding in theory, before you go out to practice. Enjoy your extra day riding. Learn about new lines and get to know your bike! You will be one day ahead of your fellow group members with no need to worry about bike handover, as you already have yours.
YOUR BENEFITS # 1 additional hotel night before tour start, including dinner with your guide on the arrival day and breakfast the next morning.
# Lunch and coffee stops according to the city tour program
# All-day motorcycle rental Minimum number of participants: 1
# An Edelweiss trained instructor Minimum number of participants: 1
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* Beware, the only exception are the Sicily to Rome tours, when your guided city tour Rome will take place after your tour. Hence your stay a day longer.
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EDELWEISS TIP: To learn exactly what we are talking about, visit our website to download the detailed itinerary of your guided city tour.
EDELWEISS TIP: Just do it, it will be a fun learning experience!
Rider
Passenger
Single Room Surcharge
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CUSTOM TOURS
JUST YOU & YOUR RIDING BUDDIES NO LIMITS, NO BOUNDARIES! Decide for yourself when you want to ride, where you want to go and with whom you want to go – we will tailor a tour to match your group’s wishes Edelweiss has scouted, mapped out, developed and guided more than 2,500 tours. Any time of year, on nearly every continent – except Antarctica. We have organized motorcycle tours from themed “Wine and Dine Tours“ to exclusive “Ride and Hike vacations“ and much more! You can adapt an existing tour here or there or we can create a totally new and unique offering for you and your peers. No matter where on earth you want to go, we can set up a tour for you scheduling the route, the dates, the accommodations and the bikes, with everything according your wishes. Anything. Anytime. Anywhere. There is just one promise: You and your exclusive group of friends or company associates and affiliates will benefit from our vast experience in tailor-made touring solutions. IT’S EASY. JUST TELL US ALL ABOUT IT AND WE WILL ARRANGE THE REST 1
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EDELWEISS CUSTOM TOUR EXPERIENCE OFFERS YOU UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL THE WORLD EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WANT!
What do you want us to include in the offer: full board, luggage transportation, 1 or 2 or more tour guides, etc…? What is the emphasis of your tour: riding long hours or arriving early to enjoy sightseeing and culinary delights?
Contact the Edelweiss custom tour department and let us prepare the perfect proposal for your specific tour: CUSTOMTOURS@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Karin Gritsch // Customtour Management
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SELF-GUIDED TOURS & RENTALS BE FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY-FREE! Enjoy the fascination of travelling on your own. New in 2017, we offer Edelweiss Rental and Self-Guided Tour Packages for all free-spirited souls out there! Are you one of those free-spirited souls, who cherishes independence and loves to go riding autonomously? Do you appreciate the freedom to stop anywhere you want, anytime you want, simply riding at your own pace? If so, we can rent you one of our Edelweiss bikes, and add a self-guided tour package if you like, and we encourage you to go off to explore on your own. Edelweiss headquarters is located at the heart of the Alps, in the “center of the motorcycle universe”. From there you can start an endless array of epic motorcycle journeys of unlimited fun on high Alpine roads! Trust us, there is no better place from which to start your individual motorcycle tour, as it spares you long and boring hours of driving just getting to those nice Alpine roads. Instead, spend your precious vacation time literally playing in our back yard! We can perfectly adjust our offer to meet your needs. You can simply rent one of our late model, top-serviced bikes, with pick-up and drop-off at Edelweiss headquarters, or you can add an exclusively organized self-guided tour package. You have total flexibility in times and dates, and we can even arrange a door-todoor shuttle, which brings you from your arrival airport to Edelweiss Bike Travel. Any wishes left? If you dare to explore the Alps by yourself, let us know and contact our new Edelweiss Rental department directly at: RENTALS@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CONQUER EUROPE’S NICEST ROADS WITH OUR NEW SELF-GUIDED TOURS AND BIKE RENTAL SERVICE. Tobias Wachter // Stretegic Operations Manager
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E-BICYCLE TOURS
EXPLORE THE WORLD IN A TRANQUIL WAY The trendy e-bicycle tours offer you a way to sustainably explore our world silently and eco-friendly. E-bicycle tours are “active relaxing vacations”, far off-the-beatentrack. They are all about enjoying nature’s beauty, local cuisine and unwinding in charming accommodation. With the new Edelweiss e-Bicycle Tours you can explore the world in a totally new manner. Riding on selected paths will let you discover certain regions in the purest way. Enjoy local cuisine and experience culture to its fullest; it is not at all about physical exertion. With your e-bicycle you can individually define the power level of your electric motor at any time. The e-motor of your bicycle is ready to assist at any time. If you enjoy physical activity in nature, the e-bicycle tours are made for you and your whole family. IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE AND IN THE MIDST OF LIFE The daily riding schedule leaves enough time for you to explore local sights en route. On our well-deserved breaks the tour guide will tell you all you need to know about history, geography and much more. UNWIND WHILE EXPLORING THE WORLD Our e-bicycle selected touring destinations offer a great variety: experience nature’s wonders and cultural treasures in Tuscany
or learn about excellent wine regions in Southern France. Culinary delights and fascinating culture await us in Spain. The landscape in Norway is hard to be excelled. In Austria we discover a pure nature paradise with idyllic Alpine pastures. A breath-taking scenery welcomes us in Croatia. All these regions have one thing in common: they are ideal bicycle destinations. WHERE DOES YOUR LUGGAGE GO; WHAT IF YOUR BATTERY IS DRAINED; OR IF THE WEATHER IS REALLY BAD? The very best: on these e-bicycle tours, you can of course, look forward to our well-known Edelweiss services. For instance, your luggage will be transported in our support van, which also carries drinks and snacks and spare batteries. If you do want to hop on at some point, no worries, we will bring you safely to our next hotel. In addition to ensure your safety, all our e-bicycles also come with a helmet. Are you ready to explore this new way of travelling? Then visit our website for more details.
WWW.EDELWEISSBICYCLE.COM
TRAVELLING BY BICYCLE MEANS REALLY GETTING TO KNOW FOREIGN CULTURES, WHILE INHALING THE BREATH-TAKING SCENERIES! Stephan Weckschmied // Marketing and Sales
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WORLD TOUR THE ULTIMATE RIDE
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, FROM EAST TO WEST. WE CONQUER IT ALL. You may have read about such an adventurous journey-of-a-lifetime in a magazine, seen it on TV, or even listened to a repatriate talk about it. It can definitely be called “the ultimate adventure” and every motorcycle rider’s dream: circumnavigating our planet on a motorbike! Edelweiss offers just that with the WOLRD TOUR, which takes you around the globe! Now how is that? If you feel that is too long for a consecutive adventure, no problem. Simply choose from the seven individual sections and assemble your personal WORLD TOUR just the way you want. Seize your chance and become one of those world travellers and inspiring storytellers yourself! CARPE DIEM! SOONER, RATHER THAN LATER, AND DEFINITELY NOT NEVER. Imagine riding some of the most legendary roads this world has to offer along the Panamericana, across the historical European mainland into exotic Asian countries, on the arcane islands of the Asian Pacific or on the African continent. The WORLD TOUR, or individual sections of it, covers all you can think of: from colourful contrasts in vibrant, modern super-cities to tranquil beaches, from busy 5-lane highways to deserted dirt tracks, from parched deserts to lush tropical rainforests – simply put, on the WORLD TOUR you will discover the diversity and beauty our Earth and its cultures have to offer.
MOTORCYCLE LIFESTYLE IN ITS PURE CULTURE! VISITING FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND MEETING FOREIGN CULTURES WITH YOUR BIKE AND EDELWEISS IS SIMPLY INIMITABLE! Heiri Gallmann // World Tour Repatriate
IS THIS SOMETHING YOU REALLY WANT TO DO? Will it be fun? Yes. Will it be extraordinary and unforgettable? Yes. It will also be challenging, demanding, frustrating and strenuous – this we know since we began the WORLD TOUR program in 2011! You need to understand, that the WORLD TOUR is unlike other Edelweiss tours. It is assigned to the DISCOVERY touring category, which includes of a hint of an expeditional flair with long riding days, and sometimes technically challenging roads in various conditions. You will need physical and mental strength, be ready to leave your comfort zone and be a team-spirited person. Our most important goal on this extraordinary journey is that you all arrive safe and sound at the end of each section, with a ton of unforgettable and magic moments!
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WORLD TOUR
THE ULTIMATE RIDE
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
Discover our world either in one continuous journey or assemble your own itinerary with individual sections. Based on our vast experience of 37 years and our insights from the start of the WORLD TOUR in 2011, we have put together an agenda which contains six continents. It is the ultimate dream of every motorcycle touring enthusiast who is on the search for new adventures, unforgettable encounters, unique experiences and personal growth!
NORTH-EAST EUROPE Tallinn
MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA (1MR) 03 AUG, 2017 – 05 SEP, 2017 34 days, page 34
NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS Los Angeles
For detailed information of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, visit our website www.edelweissbike. com, browse through our last blogs and travel stories and order a free info booklet at
Riga Munich
EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Istanbul LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY (1LP) 05 NOV, 2017 – 16 DEC, 2017 04 NOV, 2018 – 15 DEC, 2018 42 days, page 148
NEW: SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
NORTH-EAST ASIA
MUNICH – ISTANBUL (1MI) 23 JUL, 2017 – 24 AUG, 2017 22 JUL, 2018 – 23 AUG, 2018 33 days, page 35
Bangkok
TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK (1TB) 24 AUG, 2017 – 04 NOV, 2017 73 days, page 186
Panama City Bogota Dar es Salaam
Bali
NEW: SOUTH-EAST ASIA SOUTH AMERICA
AFRICA
BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS (1BP) 02 JAN, 2018 – 15 MAR, 2018 73 days, page 149
Cape Town
CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM (1CD) 16 MAY, 2017 – 03 JUL, 2017 03 JUN, 2018 – 21 JUL, 2018 49 days, page 176
BANGKOK – BALI (1BB) 01 NOV, 2017 – 13 DEC, 2017 31 OCT, 2018 – 12 DEC, 2018 43 days, page 187
Punta Arenas
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EUROPE ANDORRA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GIBRALTAR GREAT BRITAIN HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ITALY LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MONTENEGRO NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SAN MARINO SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND
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EUROPE
CENTRAL EUROPE MYSTERY RIDE WITH THE CEO RTV – 9 days, page 40
WORLD TOUR NORTH-EAST EUROPE MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA
Germany / Austria / Hungary / Slovakia / Poland / Czech Republic / Lithuania / Latvia / Estonia / Russia 1MR – 34 days, page 34
WORLD TOUR SOUTH-EAST EUROPE MUNICH – ISTANBUL
Germany / Austria / Italy / Slovenia / Croatia / Bosnia Herzegovina / Montenegro / Albania / Greece / Turkey 1MI – 33 days, page 35
ALPS RIDING ACADEMY Italy 6AA – 7 days, page 38
ALPS AND LAKES
Austria / Germany CAL – 7 days, page 42
BEST OF EUROPE
Austria / France / Germany / Liechtenstein / Switzerland BOE – 9 days, page 44
BREWERIES AND CASTLES
Belgium / France / Germany / Luxembourg CBC – 13 days, page 46
TOURING CENTER ALPS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Switzerland ATC – 7 days, page 48
PEAKS AND PASSES
Austria / Germany / Italy / Switzerland 5AL – 8 days, page 50
ANDALUSIA RIDING ACADEMY Spain 6SA – 7 days, page 38
EDELWEISS REUNION WEEKEND Germany EBK – 3 days, page 206
HIGH ALPINE TOUR
TOURING CENTER DOLOMITES
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – EAST LOOP
GRAND ALPS TOUR
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – WEST LOOP
KINGS AND CASTLES TOUR
Austria / Italy / Switzerland 5CW – 8 days, page 55
Austria / Czech Republic / Germany / Hungary / Poland / Slovakia CKC – 15 days, page 66
THE ULTIMATE ALPS TOUR
EASTERN EUROPEAN DELIGHTS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland HAT – 8 days, page 52 Switzerland 5CE – 8 days, page 54
Switzerland CUA – 10 days, page 56
ALPS EXTREME
Austria / Italy 4AE – 8 days, page 58
MAJESTIC ALPS
Austria / Germany / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland 9AS – 9 days, page 60
Austria / Italy DTC – 7 days, page 62
Austria / France / Italy / Liechtenstein / Switzerland CGA – 15 days, page 64
Austria / Germany / Croatia / Czech Republic / Hungary / Poland / Romania / Slovakia / Slovenia 5EE – 14 days, page 68
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK
Austria / Germany / Italy / Slovenia 5EB – 10 days, page 70
VOSGES AND BLACK FOREST BY SCOOTER France / Germany 2VO – 7 days, page 72
SOUTHERN EUROPE MOTO GP MUGELLO & THE BEST OF ITALY Italy 9MU – 8 days, page 75
MOTO GP CATALUNYA AND THE PYRENEES Spain 9CP – 8 days, page 76
MOTO GP VALENCIA & THE ROUTE OF DON QUIJOTE Spain 9VA – 8 days, page 77
RIDERS PARADIS – CORSICA AND SARDINIA France / Italy 9SK – 12 days, page 78
AROUND MOUNT ETNA
Italy CSI – 7 days, page 80
TOUR OF SICILY
Italy 5SI – 7 days, page 82
ROME TO SICILY
Italy RTS – 11 days, page 84
SOUTHERN ITALY EXTREME Italy 4SI – 8 days, page 86
BACK TO THE ROOTS ABRUZZ0 AND MOLISE Italy HAM – 8 days, page 88
BACK TO THE ROOTS PIEDMONT AND LIGURIA Italy HPL – 8 days, page 90
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN SARDINIA Italy HSA – 9 days, page 92
TOUR OF TUSCANY Italy / San Marino BIT – 9 days, page 94
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN Italy 5IT – 10 days, page 96
TUSCANY BY SCOOTER Italy 2TU – 7 days, page 98
MEDITERRANEAN ALPS EXTREME France / Italy 4SA – 9 days, page 100
EURO FESTIVAL TOUR France 5EF – 10 days, page 102
ADRIATIC ROLLERCOASTER EXTREME
Austria / Bosnia-Herzegovina / Croatia / Slovenia 4SC – 8 days, page 104
CROATIA BY SCOOTER Croatia / Slovenia 2CR – 7 days, page 106
PEARLS OF THE ADRIATIC SEA
Bosnia-Herzegovina / Croatia / Montenegro CAS – 10 days, page 108
TOUR OF THE PYRENEES Andorra / France / Spain PYT – 8 days, page 110
PYRENEES EXTREME France / Spain 4PE – 9 days, page 112
ST. JAMES WAY: TAPAS, PEAKS AND TURNS France / Portugal / Spain CBS – 15 days, page 114
PUEBLOS BLANCOS
Gibraltar / Spain 5AN – 7 days, page 116
ANDALUSIA TOUR
Gibraltar / Spain ATS – 8 days, page 118
SOUTHERN SPAIN EXTREME Spain 4AN – 8 days, page 120
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOUR Portugal / Spain CCC – 11 days, page 122
TOURING CENTER TENERIFE Spain TTE – 7 days, page 124
NORTHERN EUROPE FROM PARIS TO OMAHA
ADVENTURE NORTH CAPE
HIGHLANDER TOUR
THE VIKING EXPERIENCE
IRELAND AND THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
ICELAND – FIRE AND ICE
TOURING CENTER NORWAY
ISLE OF MAN TOUR
France CPO – 12 days, page 126 Norway CVE – 7 days, page 128
Norway NTC – 7 days, page 130
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Finland / Norway ANC – 14 days, page 132 Ireland / United Kingdom CIR – 11 days, page 134
United Kingdom 3HT – 12 days, page 138 Iceland 3FI – 10 days, page 140
United Kingdom 3CT – 10 days, page 136
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FINNLAND Sankt Petersburg
Tallinn
SWEDEN
EUROPE
POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC
GERMANY
ESTONIA
SLOVAKIA Munich
LATVIA Baltic Sea
DENMARK
AUSTRIA
Riga
HUNGARY
LITHUANIA
POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC
Munich Mieming
ITALY
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
Vienna
AUSTRIA SLOVENIA
ITALY UKRAINE
Split Adriatic Sea
SLOVAKIA
ROMANIA SERBIA
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH-EAST EUROPE 1MR GERMANY / AUSTRIA / HUNGARY / SLOVAKIA / POLAND / CZECH REPUBLIC / LITHUANIA / LATVIA / ESTONIA / RUSSIA
Black Sea
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NEW SECTION SOUTH-EAST EUROPE 1MI GERMANY / AUSTRIA / ITALY / SLOVENIA / CROATIA / BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA / MONTENEGRO / ALBANIA / GREECE / TURKEY
We have made you curious to find out more about this World Tour? Just contact us via email or visit our homepage: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Istanbul
Meteora
Aegean Sea
GREECE
TURKEY
AT A GLANCE MUNICH – ISTANBUL (1MI) Duration: 33 days Distance: appr. 3.000 miles** Tour dates: 23 JUL – 24 AUG 2017 Scouting* 22 JUL – 23 AUG 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING This leg of the Edelweiss World Tour takes you to undiscovered areas of Europe’s East and North and into fabled Russia. We start in Munich and begin our adventure with some mountain passes before our route takes us into the Balkans. Along the way we will have plenty of opportunities to try regional wine, in the wine-growing district of Austria’s Wachau or have some delicious Goulash in Budapest. We will encounter countless curves and yet few other motorcycle riders, when we find our way through the Carpathian Mountains to arrive in Krakow, Poland. The historically significant Ausschwitz is not too far from there. We travel further to Prague, to unwind and relax and enjoy an original Czech Pilsner beer. The winding heights of the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) will make our biker hearts beat faster, before riding to picturesque and vibrating Dresden and Berlin. From here our journey takes us to the Baltic Sea shoreline, through the Masurian Lakelands with its quaint scenery. We will discover the unique Baltic cities, the highlight being St. Petersburg in the far North, distinguished heritage and the famous Cathrine’s Palace. Moscow is incomparable to anything else: the traffic is a challenge and the people enchanting. From Moscow our adventure takes us westbound through the Russian Taiga back to the Baltic Ocean where we arrive in Riga. Discover together with us this uniquely unspoiled, primary part of our Earth and experience cultural and scenic beauty on this leg of our World Tour.
MACEDONIA
Mediterranean Sea
MUNICH – MOSCOW – RIGA (1MR) Duration: 34 days Distance: appr. 3.700 miles**
DIFFICULTY
Black Sea
Thessaloniki
Ionian Sea
AT A GLANCE Tour dates: 03 AUG – 05 SEP 2017
BULGARIA Tirana
Tyrrhenian Sea
MOLDOVA
HUNGARY
SERBIA
Dubrovnik
MONTENEGRO ALBANIA
Budapest
CROATIA
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Pula
Berlin
Kraków
ROMANIA
CROATIA
RUSSIA BELARUS
Praha
MOLDOVA
SLOVENIA
Moscow
Vilnius
GERMANY
UKRAINE
Seize this unique chance and explore with us on our first Scouting Tour in 2017 for our new section of the Worldtour. Discover together with our tour guides, unknown motorcycle destinations along the way from vibrating Munich to colourful Istanbul. We are on the search for the best roads that lead us to the centre of the legendary Byzantium. On our scouting tour in 2017 we anticipate to explore some of the following waypoints: light traffic routes in the Eastern Alps, the Istrian peninsula, coastal roads along quaint islands of the Mediterranean Sea, the fabled Magistrale, Mostar, the modern city of Dubrovnik, Tirana, and the norther parts of Greece including Meteora and Thessaloniki, the Sea of Marmara until we finally reach our destination Istanbul. Despite the unknown adventures of this scouting tour one thing is for sure: it will be a unique adventure which gives you the exclusive opportunity to really explore this amazing area of our world!
ADVENTURE, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, MAGICAL SCENERY, FRIENDS FOR LIFE AND A HUGE AMOUNT OF FUN Claudia Wenhart // World Tour Repatriate and Tour Guide
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** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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PARTNER
TOURATECH
TEXTILE RIDING SUIT TOURATECH COMPAÑERO WORLD2 The unique 3-in-1 concept of the Compañero World2 by Touratech ensures optimum comfort on weekend trips, on hard desert trips or even in the constant rain at the North Cape. The basic principle of the Compañero World2 is so simple that you might wonder why such a touring suit hasn’t been introduced before 2010. Because in fact the development team of experts from Touratech and the clothing manufacturer Stadler just put the layered structure of functional motorcycle clothing into the right order. THE 3-IN-1-PINCIPLE With the Compañero World2, you are wearing the waterproof components (»All Weather Add«) only in bad weather as an outer layer over the airy inner suit (»Summer«). As a result of this, the »fair weather suit« which is fully equipped with protectors of the highest protection class, will always remain dry. The damp feeling the users of riding suits with inner membrane know very well, is completely unfamiliar to the users of the Compañero World2. In addition, you can wear the All Weather Add as an outdoor jacket. HIGH-CLASS TEXTILE MATERIALS The multiple functions of the Compañero World2 require the use of state-of-the-art textile materials. The base material is the tear- and abrasion-resistant Cordura 500; laminations are made of the even stronger Cordura 2000. The large-meshed Cordura Air provides the effective air flow of the summer suit. The waterproofness of the All Weather Add is guaranteed by the Gore-Tex three-layer laminate and the YKK Aquaseal zippers. HIGHEST PRACTICABILITY Whatever the weather – the Compañero World2 impresses with its highest practicability. From the anatomic cut via the effective aeration, the placement of pockets and the ease of use of the sturdy zips up to the comfortable putting on of the All Weather Add, the riding suit shows that the input from experiences of thousands of touring kilometres had been consistently implemented.
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SEE THE WORLD WITH YOUR OWN EYES, communicate with the people you meet on the road, share your experiences with like-minded persons – these are the central values we at Touratach associate with motorcycle travelling. Therefore, we’re glad to be able to equip the Edelweiss motorbikes with our accessories. With the reliability of our parts we would like to contribute to the success of their worldwide tours. And, of course, the feedback from Edelweiss customers and tour guides will be a valuable input for the continuous further development of our products. HERBERT SCHWARZ CEO TOURATECH AG
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM There is a lot of know-how and travel expertise in the transportation system of the All Weather Add. If the waterproof layer is not required, it can be stored in the backpack attached to the summer jacket by a zip. The integrated carrying straps and its expandability allow additional luggage. ONE FOR ALL The Compañero World2 is available in black-grey-yellow as well as in all black. The extensive offer of sizes also comprises the long and short versions for women and men.
INFORMATION AT COMPANERO.TOURATECH.DE
SOS-KINDERDORF
A FRIENDLY MIRACLE It all started with a basic idea: a loving home for every child. Deeply touched by the destiny of children orphaned by the war, Hermann Gmeiner established a vision: children need a family, protection and loving care. With merely 500 Austrian Schilling in his pockets he slowly started to turn his idea into reality. Thanks to the commitment of many passionate, caring and warm-hearted people the first house of the SOS Children’s Village in the Austrian town of Imst was opened in 1949. Especially the desire to make a small contribution to gradually realize a comprehensive vision fueled the people’s willingness to help. Nowadays SOS Children’s Villages can be found all over the world. Austrian sponsors support the international work of SOS Children’s Villages through 15.000 sponsorships for children in need. “I would like to see all the conflicts, which not only disadvantage but also harm children, finally come to an end “ – considering the current refugee crisis, this iconic quote of Hermann Gmeiner appears to be more relevant and up to date than ever before. SOS Children’s Villages did not hesitate to provide adequate care facilities for unaccom-panied child refugees. Only in Austria SOS Children’s Villages by now has provided space for 300 unaccompanied child refugees. Those facilities are not only places to live for the young refugees, but also serve as spaces for both integration and education. SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES – AN IDEA BECOMES A GLOBAL CONCEPT Hermann Gmeiner’s idea has been adapted to the present age. Especially in non-European countries poverty is one of the main reasons why children often cannot grow up in family environments. The approaches to tackle this issue are diverse: often those approaches involve financial aid for the families. Sometimes, however, the only solution still is to take care of the children through direct action. SOS families provide stable, secure and loving care in a family setting. Last year SOS Children’s Villages supported about 250.000 children across the globe. 80.000 children currently grow up in SOS families and SOS living communities. SOS Children’s Villages enables over 200.000 children and adults access to education. In 2015 roughly one million people made use of medical help provided in SOS medical care units. Almost the same amount of people benefited from SOS Children Village’s involvement in the context of emergency relief programs (e.g. earthquake in Nepal). It still appears to be adequate to quote Albert Schweizer, wo described Hermann Gmeiner’s achievement as “the friendliest miracle of the post-war era”. Every child deserves a loving home. This rationale always applies.
EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL AND SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES DISCOVER OUR EARTH – DISCOVER OUR SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES For ten years now we have had Edelweiss Bike Travel as a close companion by our side. When they visit SOS Children’s Villages in Europe, Africa, South- and Central-America and Asia, their cool and modern bikes always make the children’s hearts leap for joy. Both sides, travellers and children, benefit from those encounters. It is a mutual interchange of cultures on eye level. In the course of the “discover our earth” expedition, Edelweiss Bike Travel and the participants of their expeditions frequently support SOS Children’s Villages they visit en route also financially through substantial donations. Some even sponsor children. Therefore we would like to say thank you. Also we would like to invite bike travellers to continue visiting SOS Children’s Villages en route. MICHAELA SCHALK PRIVATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES WWW.SOS-KINDERDORF.AT
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BECOME A BETTER AND SAFE RIDER
EUROPE
“After this extensive clinic you will look forward to every narrow and twisty pass road, and will enjoy it to the utmost. Edelweiss‘ Riding Academy instructors have hundreds of riding day experience in the mountains, by all weather conditions, in sunshine, heavy rain and sometimes even snowstorms. At this training you can bring your partner along! While you hone your abilities, your partner can enjoy the services of the 4-star hotel and the stunning landscape.” PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: # Certified BMW Off-Road Instructor # Austrian Automobile Club Motorcycle Instructor and Safety Trainer # 10 years of experience in Moto Cross racing and participation in the 250cc world championship # Road Racing experience at the legendary Isle of Man # And most important: more than 2,000 riding days on Edelweiss Bike Travel tours
NEW
Christian Preining // Edelweiss Riding Academy Chief Instructor
ALPS RIDING ACADEMY ANDALUSIA RIDING ACADEMY
TRAINING
6AA
EDELWEISS TOURS
6SA
ITALY / SPAIN
from $ 2.880 The European mountain roads – you may have heard of them, seen pictures or have been here before. They are outstanding in their natural beauty and the mostly unspoilt connected network of countless dream roads. This region truly is “a riders’ paradise”; attracting bikers from all over! Yet, the beauty of it may soon change into challenge, especially for those riders who ride such mountainous terrain for the very first time and are confronted with unfamiliar local traffic rules. Switch-back turns, hairpins, narrow single lane roads – they are all great fun, if only you know how to safely ride them. Listening to our guests, we realized that many of our customers would appreciate an opportunity to ride in this unique surrounding while enhancing their riding skills at the same time. For this reason we have set up a number of 5 day training courses to assist riders at any skill level make their next motorcycle tour a relaxed one by taking the edge off the challenge. In the Alps or the Andalusian mountains, our RIDING ACADEMY does just that! We teach you about the most appropriate riding techniques; how to find a safe and fluid line, tailored to a challenging riding environment. At the end of the week you should feel more comfortable on your bike and look forward to the next challenging roads. DID YOU EVER ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What are the advantages and disadvantages of various cornering styles? What is the best cornering style for hairpins? Which style is most suitable for fast corners? What is a good line in blind corners? Which line in tight hairpins or narrow turns? How to make sure not to run wide? How to deal with decreasing radius curves? How to brake in curves? How do I brake downhill, in the rain, or on slippery asphalt? How to deal with narrow, curvy, unlit tunnels? After having completed the Riding Academy you will know how to answer the above questions!
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THIS IS HOW IT WORKS: 7 DAYS VACATION / 5 DAYS TRAINING
TOUR DATES ALPS (6AA) START/END: BOLZANO/COLLALBO 14 MAY – 20 MAY 21 MAY – 27 MAY 04 JUN – 10 JUN 25 JUN – 01 JUL 16 JUL – 22 JUL 23 JUL – 29 JUL 27 AUG – 02 SEP 17 SEP – 23 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
13 MAY – 19 MAY 20 MAY – 26 MAY 03 JUN – 09 JUN 24 JUN – 30 JUN 15 JUL – 21 JUL 22 JUL – 28 JUL 26 AUG – 01 SEP 16 SEP – 22 SEP
2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
01 APR – 07 APR 2017 08 APR – 14 APR 2017 15 APR – 21 APR 2017 31 MAR – 06 APR 2018 07 APR – 13 APR 2018 14 APR – 20 APR 2018
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
We will start by practicing basic riding skills at low speeds, challenging balance and coordination, in a closed environment. Once on the ride, we will frequently change positions within the group. We will take day trips from our hotel, in addition to doing a two day excursion to further extend the variety of our road selections. The tour layout offers the very best variety of challenging tarmac, except for long straights. The different characteristics of the mountain roads along that extended training ride will enable you to thoroughly investigate the strengths of various riding techniques. Extremely technical mountain pass roads with tight switchbacks will favour an approach quite different from that required by sweeping curves.
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 0
Cat.
ANDALUSIA (6SA) START/END: ALMÉRIA
ONLINE BOOKING
Number of riders per class: min.: 3 / max.: 6
Motorcycle Price for rider on own motorcycle, sharing room
USD 2.880
Surcharge rental bike
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
+ USD 460
2
BMW F 700 GS
+ USD 580
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
+ USD 700
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
+ USD 840
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
+ USD 1.020
OPTIONAL +
Single room supplement
+ USD 140
+
Price for passenger, sharing room
+ USD 1.200
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; breakfast every day; all dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle (no van on tour, luggage has to be packed on motorcycle for the two day excursion). SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: all services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability
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LITTLE, ANONYMOUS HINTS FROM OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
EUROPE
„ Food is very important. During the day as well as in the evenings. Nothing too fancy but good quality, local specialties in a pleasant ambience.“ „ Unkown, hidden Highlights.“ „ This vacation does not only include motorcycling. The journey needs to appeal to all our senses.“ „ If we are on the bike, the roads need to be awesome, with as many turns as possible, and most importantly off-the-beaten track.“ „ Frequent Espresso stops, are a must.“ „ No early bird, but also not the first to go to bed at night.“ „ Rainer appreciates a fine glass of regional wine in the evenings.“
MYSTERY RIDE WITH THE CEO
RTV
CLASSIC ROYAL EDELWEISS TOURS
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.700 DEAR EDELWEISS FAMILY MEMBERS, For 2017 I, Rainer Buck, have a special agenda: seize the chance and explore a unique part of our planet with me on our “Mystery Tour” The idea was born several years ago to show our appreciation towards our great office team and the loyal tour guides. Since then I plan and organize such a mystery tour for them once a year. On these trips I aim to surprise our travel experienced team members. Believe me that is not an easy task, especially since they are so inquisitive and nosy. I want to re-emphasise the beauty of exploring our planet on two wheels, and have everyone be part of it. Travelling by motorcycle truly is the way to go: you experience your surrounding in a unique way, feel the nature and get to know the local people more easily. But you know all that. The Edelweiss team really enjoy these mystery tours, so I decided it is time to take you on such a ride filled with surprises. Can you imagine to book a tour not knowing exactly where we will be going, do you dare to trust us? Are you ready to experience something new and exciting every day, learn new things, meet new people, share your excitement and anticipation with the fellow group members? Are you ready to do a trip that will be different to any other Edelweiss tours you may have been on? Are you ready to leave behind your duties, stress and work and simply enjoy being in the here and now?
AT A GLANCE
TOUR DATES: 17 JUN – 25 JUN 2017 DURATION: 9 days in total; 7 mystery riding days START/FINISH: Seefelder Plateau NEAREST AIRPORT: Innsbruck or Munich HOTELS: not the worst, but special LUGGAGE VAN: of course WHERE WE WILL BE GOING TO: that is a surprise!
WHO SHOULD COME ON THIS TOUR? Experienced riders; two-up most welcome; those who appreciate life and value the little treats life has to offer.
WHERE TO GO? TOP SECRET! RAINER = CURVY ROADS, BEST FOOD, SELECTED WINE, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, HIDDEN TREASURES. WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED? Ursula Peter // Tour Guide
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.700
USD 5.020
USD 5.760
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.780
USD 5.180
USD 5.920
Yes? Well, then I invite you to join me on this “Mystery Tour 2017”. Our theme will be „life is beautiful“, enjoy every moment to the fullest! I look forward to riding with you.
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.870
USD 5.350
USD 6.090
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.970
USD 5.560
USD 6.300
Yours, Rainer
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.100
USD 5.810
USD 6.550
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL
USD 5.220
USD 6.060
USD 6.800
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INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnight stays including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Rental bike including unlimited mileage, motorcycle insurance, Tour guide on a motorcycle, support van for luggage transportation and much more.; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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C ZE C H REP UBL IC
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMAN Y
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Erding Salzburg [ca. 95 mi] Salzburg Gmunden [ca. 80 mi] Gmunden Kaprun [ca. 140 mi] Kaprun [ca. 125 mi] Kaprun Erding [ca. 135 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
München
Erding
Chiemsee Eagles Nest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ALPS AND LAKES
CAL
EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY
Großvenediger
The Alps and Lakes motorcycle tour takes you through a beautiful part of European motorcycle paradise; the Alps. The contrast between the beautiful lakes in Southern Germany and Austria and the towering mountains that reach up to more than 10,000 ft. is nothing less than breathtaking. This area is the famous background for the movie ”Sound of Music”. This vacation offers a little bit of everything: beautiful and relaxing rides through the valleys; some mountain roads and passes; and great vistas and sights, including King Ludwig‘s palace, Herrenchiemsee, and the historic city of Salzburg. The tour consists of five riding days, one of them is a rest day – which means that you stay two nights at the same hotel. This is a great opportunity to explore a little bit more, ride around the countryside, walk through town, meet the locals and sample some of the local food. The tour will take you through Germany and Austria, and on the rest day you can even add Italy to your list if you are so inclined.
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THROUGH THE ALPINE WONDERLAND OF AUSTRIA AND SOUTHERN GERMANY – THE ALPS AND LAKES MOTORCYCLE TOUR!
SIGHTSEEING
AUS T R I A
Lienz
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Castle Herrenchiemsee, Salzburg, Lake District, Hoher Dachstein, Eagle‘s Nest, Grossglockner, Schladming Tauern, German Alpine Road
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.170
RIDING HRS/DAY
Bad Ischl
Kaprun
ITALY
DIFFICULTY
Hallein
Alps
Grossglockner
CLASSIC
Gmunden
Salzburg
15 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 04 JUN – 10 JUN 2017 11 SEP – 17 SEP 2017 09 OCT – 15 OCT 2017 14 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 03 JUN – 09 JUN 2018 10 SEP – 16 SEP 2018 08 OCT – 14 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.170
USD 3.400
USD 3.600
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.230
USD 3.520
USD 3.720
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Ducati Monster 821 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 3.290
USD 3.640
USD 3.840
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.360
USD 3.780
USD 3.980
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 3.450
USD 3.960
USD 4.160
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 3.540
USD 4.140
USD 4.340
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 1 picnic/lunch; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Heidelberg
Erding Rothenburg o.d. Tauber [ca. 170 mi] Rothenburg o.d. Tauber Heidelberg [ca. 115 mi] Heidelberg Ribeauvillé [ca. 165 mi] Ribeauvillé [ca. 100 mi] Ribeauvillé Schaffhausen [ca. 115 mi] Schaffhausen Warth [ca. 105 mi] Warth Erding [ca. 145 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
GERMANY
Odenwald
Rothenburg Altmühltal
FRAN C E
Ribeauvillé
Munich
Munich
Black Forest
Vosges
Erding
Lake Constance Basel Schaffhausen Zurich
SWIT ZE RLAND
Warth
Innsb ruck
AUSTRIA
Säntis
LIE CHTE NSTE IN ITALY
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
BEST OF EUROPE
BOE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / FRANCE / GERMANY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.100 We call this beautiful tour the “Best of Europe” because it introduces you to everything you would expect to see in the Old World. Timber-framed houses, imposing castles, narrow roads through dense forests, age-old towns and villages, cuckoo clocks and waitresses in traditional outfits, cows with bells around their necks, and much more. We start in Munich and head north, surrounded by impossibly green countryside. Rothenburg is Germany’s best preserved medieval town, even our hotel is hundreds of years old. Heidelberg features the world’s longest pedestrianized street and a very lively pub scene. For our rest day we go to France, to the Alsace region. You can spend the day wandering around the cobblestoned streets of our overnight town or join us for an amazing ride on roads that were obviously created by riders, for riders. Through the Black Forest we head to Switzerland. With the snow-covered peaks of the Alps as a backdrop we cruise across this beautiful country until we reach Austria, where narrow roads and numerous switchbacks show you how much fun it is to ride the Alps. It’s addictive!
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THIS MOTORCYCLE TOUR GIVES AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO WHAT RIDING IN EUROPE IS ALL ABOUT.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Munich, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, King Ludwig’s Castle, Black Forest, Alsace, Odenwald, Altmuehl-Valley
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 04 MAY – 12 MAY 2017 15 JUN – 23 JUN 2017 06 JUL – 14 JUL 2017 26 JUL – 03 AUG 2017 29 SEP – 07 OCT 2017 03 MAY – 11 MAY 2018 14 JUN – 22 JUN 2018 05 JUL – 13 JUL 2018 25 JUL – 02 AUG 2018 28 SEP – 06 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.100
USD 4.420
USD 4.790
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.180
USD 4.580
USD 4.950
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.270
USD 4.750
USD 5.120
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Softail Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.370
USD 4.960
USD 5.330
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 4.500
USD 5.210
USD 5.580
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 4.620
USD 5.460
USD 5.830
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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NETHERLANDS
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GE R MAN Y
Arrival in Frankfurt / Mainz
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Mainz Rothenburg o.d. Tauber [ca. 170 mi] Rothenburg o.d. Tauber Ehingen [ca. 135 mi] Ehingen Rothaus [ca. 110 mi] Rothaus [ca. 110 mi] Rothaus Nancy [ca. 180 mi] Nancy Reims [ca. 175 mi] Reims [ca. 115 mi] Reims Dinant [ca. 160 mi] Dinant Erpeldange [ca. 115 mi] Erpeldange Cochem [ca. 150 mi] Cochem Mainz [ca. 115 mi] Departure von Frankfurt / Mainz
BELGIU M
Frankfurt Cochem
Dinant
Ardennes Mountains
Moselle Wine Region
Mainz
Erpeldange Reims
Verdun
LUXEMBOURG Nancy
Rothenburg Alsace
Black Forest
FRANC E
Rothaus
Ehingen Lake Constance
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
BREWERIES AND CASTLES
CBC
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
BELGIUM / FRANCE / GERMANY / LUXEMBOURG
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.270 Belgium, France and Germany feature some of the world‘s most celebrated beers and wines. And some of the most stunning castles and palaces. From Mainz we head southeast towards Rothenburg, as no beer tour would be complete without Bavaria. But of course Germany’s best preserved medieval town has more to offer than just beer. The next day takes us to Ehingen, a small town just east of the Black Forest. Rothaus, on the other side, is right in the middle of it, so our rest day is a great day of riding! And there is a brewery right next to our hotel. Coincidence? We think not. New day, new ride, vineyards line the roadside as we cross into France. After a night in Nancy we continue to Reims in order to trace the origins of Champagne and visit the impressive cathedral, while the Belgian city of Dinant has some original Trappist beer on offer. Twisty roads through the Ardennes Mountains take us to Erpeldange in Luxembourg, a tiny country full of scenery, castles and beer. The German Eifel region features some great roads, and after a night in Cochem, we follow the Mosel and the Rhine back to Mainz.
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CASTLES AND FORTRESSES, BEER, WINE AND CHAMPAGNE: DISCOVER THE HEART OF WESTERN EUROPE!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
L I E C HT E NS T E I N
AU ST RIA
S WI T ZE R L AN D
Lake Geneva
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Odenwald, Rothenburg, Black Forest, Alsace, Verdun, Ardennes, Luxembourg, Moselle Valley, Loreley
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 15 AUG – 27 AUG 2017 14 AUG – 26 AUG 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.270
USD 5.790
USD 6.190
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.410
USD 6.060
USD 6.460
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.550
USD 6.340
USD 6.740
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.720
USD 6.690
USD 7.090
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.920
USD 7.090
USD 7.490
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.130
USD 7.500
USD 7.900
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Seefeld to King Ludwig’s Castles [ca. 125 mi] Day 3 Seefeld to Kühtai [ca. 65 mi] Day 4 Seefeld to Stelvio Pass or Müstair [ca. 250 mi] Day 5 Seefeld to Timmelsjoch [ca. 140 mi] Day 6 Seefeld to Ziller Valley [ca. 145 mi] Day 7 Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Alps
King Ludwig's Castle Kochel
GERMANY
Lake Achen Seefeld Innsbruck
Timmelsjoch
AUSTRIA
Sterzing Dolomites
SWITZERLAND Stelvio Pass
ITALY
TOURING CENTER ALPS AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
ATC
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.930 Being on tour is great. Packing your bag each day is not that great, finding the next hotel can be a challenge, and the fact that you have to ride almost every day, no matter what the conditions are, makes people nervous sometimes.Our Touring Centers offer you five beautiful day trips from one home base, a very comfortable hotel, located smack in the middle of one of Europe’s best motorcycling areas, in this case the Austrian Alps. Every day you have the choice: follow your guide on one of those loops, go on your own ride or do something entirely different. Play a round of golf, go to the pool or treat yourself to the spa, do some shopping, sightseeing, hiking, or all of the above. Bring your family, even if they don’t ride. While you’re out enjoying the Alpine twisties they can take advantage of the hotel and the surrounding attractions. The loops include some of the top riding highlights in the Alps, including the famous Passo dello Stelvio, the Queen of Alpine Roads, but we’ve got some hidden jewels in stock for you as well. Enjoy a great motorcycle tour in the Alps – without the drawbacks.
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OUR AUSTRIAN ALPS TOURING CENTER IS A HASSLE-FREE MOTORCYCLE TOUR. BRING YOUR FAMILY!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Passo di Monte Giovo (Jaufen pass), Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Silvretta High Alpine Road, King Ludwig’s Castle, Fuorn Pass, Timmelsjoch
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 28 MAY – 03 JUN 11 JUN – 17 JUN 02 JUL – 08 JUL 06 AUG – 12 AUG 10 SEP – 16 SEP 24 SEP – 30 SEP 27 MAY – 02 JUN 10 JUN – 16 JUN 01 JUL – 07 JUL 05 AUG – 11 AUG 09 SEP – 15 SEP 23 SEP – 29 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
USD 3.320
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.990
USD 3.280
USD 3.440
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 3.050
USD 3.400
USD 3.560
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.120
USD 3.540
USD 3.700
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.180
USD 3.780
USD 4.030
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable, small hotel in the midst of the mountains with all amenities) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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GERMANY
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Zillertaler Alps Innsbruck
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Seefeld Kals [ca. 140 mi] Day 3 Kals Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 140 mi] Day 4 Collalbo (Klobenstein) Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) [ca. 130 mi] Day 5 Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) [ca. 90 mi] Day 6 Lago di Garda (Lake Garda) Livigno [ca. 165 mi] Day 7 Livigno Seefeld [ca. 170 mi] Day 8 Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
AUSTRIA
Seefeld Stubaier Alps
Krimml Waterfalls
Kals
Ötztaler Alps
SWITZERLAND
Großglockner
Dolomites
Collalbo
Livigno
Bolzano
Brenta
ITALY Lago Di Garda
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Lake Garda
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
PEAKS AND PASSES
5AL
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.370 We start our tour with a short stint to Bavaria, on roads that seem to be made for our Harley-Davidsons: not too much traffic, sweeping turns and incredible scenery. After a cool night at the bottom of Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, we get ready to enter the heart of the Alps. In the Dolomites we treat ourselves to pass after pass, ride curve after curve, it’s heaven. By the time we reach Italy, after all those corners, we definitely deserve a big plate of pasta and one or two glasses of Italian wine! Once we reach the Lago di Garda, you can finally relax for a full day, if you want. You can sleep in, take a swim in the lake, go shopping, rent a bicycle or go windsurfing. You can also ride on the rest day, of course. New day, new pass: the Alps’ third highest mountain pass, the famous Stelvio, is on our schedule. We have some lower passes for you if you don’t need the extra challenge, with the same destination: Livigno, Ia lovely little ski resort high up in the Italian Alps, just short of the border to Switzerland. From here we return to Seefeld, on some more stunning roads!
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THE ALPS, A TRUE MOTORCYCLE PARADISE, ARE HOME TO GREAT ROADS AND BREATHTAKING SCENERY.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Krimml Waterfalls, Grossglockner, Dolomites, Trento, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Livigno
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 24 JUN 18 JUL 23 JUN 17 JUL
– 01 JUL – 25 JUL – 30 JUN – 24 JUL
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.370
USD 4.840
USD 5.210
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.420
USD 4.940
USD 5.310
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.480
USD 5.050
USD 5.420
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY Day 1
Erding
Arrival in Munich / Erding
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Erding Lienz [ca. 145 mi] Lienz Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 125 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 85 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Pontresina [ca. 110 mi] Pontresina Warth [ca. 130 mi] Warth Erding [ca. 150 mi] Departure from Munich / Erding
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chiemsee
GERMANY King Ludwig's Castle
Lake Constance
Kitzbühel
LIECHTENSTEIN Vaduz
AUSTRIA
Warth
Grossglockner
Alps Meran
SWITZERLAND
Lienz
Pon tre sin a
EUROPE
Munich
Stelvio Pass
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Collalbo
Dolomites Lake Como
ITALY Lake Garda
HIGH ALPINE TOUR
HAT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.630 If you’re looking for a one week getaway to the most demanding roads in the Alps, this motorcycle tour is made for you! Experience the excitement of serpentine roads, mammoth mountains, and picturesque alpine villages.The first day of our tour takes us from Munich to the Grossglockner Pass for our first switchbacks. Imagine jagged rock formations, soaring to the sky, framed by curvy, well maintained roads. On the second day we ride the Dolomites, a region in the Italian Alps, noted for its spectacular scenery. During our rest day in Bolzano you have the chance to see even more of that. Then we get to the Alps’ most famous road: Stelvio Pass, with a total of 87 switchbacks! An absolute must und unforgettable! Sweeping through Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria, the next day’s ride will thrill you with its spectacular views and a fabulous Edelweiss picnic, served in a beautiful area surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Alps. On our last riding day we visit Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig of Bavaria. This week will pass quickly, but the memories will last a lifetime!
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CURVY MOUNTAIN ROADS ABOUND ON THIS STUNNING TOUR OF THE ALPS. DON’T MISS IT!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Munich. See p. 18
ONLINE BOOKING
Munich, King Ludwig’s Castle, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner, Optional day trip to Venice on the rest day
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 25 MAY – 01 JUN 2017 25 JUN – 02 JUL 2017 16 JUL – 23 JUL 2017 05 AUG – 12 AUG 2017 02 SEP – 09 SEP 2017 20 SEP – 27 SEP 2017 24 MAY – 31 MAY 2018 24 JUN – 01 JUL 2018 15 JUL – 22 JUL 2018 04 AUG – 11 AUG 2018 01 SEP – 08 SEP 2018 19 SEP – 26 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.630
USD 3.900
USD 4.120
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.700
USD 4.040
USD 4.260
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.780
USD 4.190
USD 4.410
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.870
USD 4.370
USD 4.590
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.970
USD 4.580
USD 4.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Zurich Appenzell Appenzell St. Moritz St. Moritz St. Moritz Andermatt Andermatt Andermatt Zurich Departure from Zurich
GERMANY Lake Constanze
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Zürich
Appenzell
AUSTRIA LIECHTENSTEIN
SWITZERLAND
FRANCE
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
GERMANY
ITINERARY Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Zurich Andermatt Andermatt Zermatt Zermatt Martigny Martigny Neuenburg Neuenburg Thun Thun Zurich Departure from Zurich
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
Alps Alps
Andermatt St. Moritz
Lake Geneva
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Lake Constanze Zürich
SWITZERLAND Neuchâtel
FRANCE
Alps
Thun Alps
Lake Geneva
Matterhorn Martigny
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Zermatt
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
ITALY
Matterhorn
ITALY
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – EAST LOOP
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
5CE
GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND – WEST LOOP
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES
SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION
DIFFICULTY
09 JUL 20 AUG 08 JUL 19 AUG
from $ 4.970,-
– 16 JUL – 27 AUG – 15 JUL – 26 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
Cat.
EDELWEISS TOURS
5CW
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES
SWITZERLAND
8 DAYS VACATION
DIFFICULTY
02 JUL 13 AUG 01 JUL 12 AUG
from $ 4.970,-
– 09 JUL – 20 AUG – 08 JUL – 19 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
It still is a secret tip of connoisseurs, but it is named alongside the legendary Route 66, the Great Ocean Road and the South African Garden Route. We are talking about the Grand Tour of Switzerland! Because the country is so diverse in its natural beauty and cultural sights, you can either choose to participate in the West Loop or the East Loop or combine the two. Either way, seize the chance and ride along the Grand Tour of Switzerland. The West Loop takes you from the vibrating city of Zurich to the picturesque West and South of this amazing country. We will cover the Swiss Alps and even get a glimpse of the Swiss Matterhorn. Along the way we literally cruise along deep-blue tranquil and palm-lines lakes to the highest mountain passes. The Grand Tour of Switzerland is predestined to be explored on a HarleyDavidson®, so this is that we will do. And each morning another day full of fun and adventure awaits us on this uniquely set up route. The theme of this tour: simply enjoy life and ride along!
You have ridden the legendary Rout 66, the famous Great Ocean Road and the stunning South African Garden Route? Well, then it’s time you discover the Grand Tour of Switzerland with us! It is your choice, you can either do the East Loop, the West Loop or combine both tours one after the other. The East Loop of the Grand Tour of Switzerland unites it all: the diverse beauty of the Swiss Alps and the tranquil rolling hills of the Appenzell canton. We will travel alongside palm-lined lakes and twisty mountain roads to well-known Andermatt, the luxurious St. Moritz, and the modern and vibrating city of Zurich. En route we will discover how the holes get in the cheese and why the Swiss say they have the best chocolate in the world. We may try some traditional Rösti, some Raclette cheese or Fondue. And the very best: we will conquer the Grand Tour of Switzerland on a legendary Harley-Davidson® bike. On some days we will simple cruise along the picturesque landscape, and others we will enjoy ourselves to the fullest on the tight and twisty mountain roads. Can life be any better than this?
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD
CLASSIC
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.970
USD 5.440
USD 6.360
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.970
USD 5.440
USD 6.360
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
6
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
6
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.080
USD 5.650
USD 6.570
®
®
USD 5.080
USD 5.650
USD 6.570
INCLUDED SERVICES: Alle overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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®
®
INCLUDED SERVICES: Alle overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY Lake Constance
Arrival in Innsbruck / Mieming
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Mieming Pontresina [ca. 195 mi] Pontresina Brunnen [ca. 220 mi] Brunnen Zermatt [ca. 155 mi] Zermatt Lugano [ca. 140 mi] Lugano Val di Sole [ca. 160 mi] Val di Sole Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 150 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 230 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Mieming [ca. 140 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Mieming
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mieming
LIECHTENSTEIN
Alps
Brunnen
Innsbruck
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND Pontresina Stelvio Pass
Rhone Glacier
Lake Maggiore Matterhorn
Dolomites
Lake Como
Zermatt
Collalbo
Val Di Sole
Lugano
Lake Garda
ITALY
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Lake Garda ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
THE ULTIMATE ALPS TOUR
CUA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / ITALY / SWITZERLAND
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.140 If there is a place on earth that‘s made for the eye, the camera and our bikes, it is surely the Alps. We have chosen the very best of those roads and selected the choicest hotels. We know this region very well, it is our home, and we offer it to you. We’ll pick up the motorcycles in the Edelweiss hometown of Mieming and enjoy the first challenging mountain passes on our way to Pontresina, Switzerland. From there we explore more of the wonderful roads the Swiss Alps have to offer until we reach Brunnen. The road to Brunnen is pure color drama, and the town, with its view of Vierwaldstättersee, is the climactic encore of that drama. The next day we’re off to Zermatt, where you can watch in awe as the setting sun colors the snow-covered Matterhorn a deep crimson. Weather permitting, of course. And yet, Lugano, in Italy, is even more spectacular, so that’s where we’ll go next. Then we head to the Val di Sole and on to Klobenstein/Bolzano, through the Dolomites, mind-boggling in their beauty. If you could take only one motorcycle trip in Europe in your life, this is the one we would suggest.
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ENJOY THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES, AND THE MANY PASSES OF THE ALPS.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Gacher Blick, Reschen Pass, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Lugano, Matterhorn, Lake Maggiore, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Dolomites
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 JUN 13 JUL 04 AUG 19 SEP 08 JUN 12 JUL 03 AUG 18 SEP
– 18 JUN – 22 JUL – 13 AUG – 28 SEP – 17 JUN – 21 JUL – 12 AUG – 27 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.140
USD 4.500
USD 4.870
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.240
USD 4.690
USD 5.060
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.330
USD 4.880
USD 5.250
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.540
USD 5.290
USD 5.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.760
USD 5.730
USD 6.100
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with a special alpine touch) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Mieming
Day 2 Mieming Fiss [ca. 145 mi] Day 3 Fiss Val Venosta (Vinschgau valley) [ca. 155 mi] Day 4 Val Venosta (Vinschgau valley) Levico Terme [ca. 175 mi] Day 5 Levico Terme [ca. 165 mi] Day 6 Levico Terme Dobbiaco (Toblach) [ca. 175 mi] Day 7 Dobbiaco (Toblach) Mieming [ca. 200 mi] Day 8 Departure from Innsbruck / Mieming
Innsbruck Alps
AUSTRIA
Mieming Timmelsjoch
Fiss
Kaunertal
SWITZERLAND The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Meran Stelvio Pass
Dobbiaco
Val Venosta Lake Molveno
Monte Bondone
Dolomites
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Levico Terme
ITALY ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
ALPS EXTREME
4AE
RIDE4FUN CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / ITALY
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.510 We start this epic ride from Mieming, the center of the motorcycle universe, the home of Edelweiss Bike Travel. On this ultimate fun tour we will basically tour through our back yard, conquering the most amazing Alpine passes and hidden roads there are. You can look forward to traditional Tyrolean chees dumpling soup and the legendary Kaiserschmarren, and maybe enjoy a glass of local South Tyrolean wine after an exciting day of riding. On this tour you will pass through very remote places of North Tyrol, South Tyrol and East Tyrol, where people may remind you of the tale of “Sound of Music”. We cross famous alpine passes like the Stelvio Pass, the Timmelsjoch and take countless passes that are more hidden and challenging which only the locals may know of. On this tour you will collect miles and turns and mountain passes, accumulating to heaps of challenging and exhilarating fun!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
MOTORCYCLE TOURING ON SMALL HIDDEN ROADS THROUGH THE HEART OF THE ALPS!
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 28 MAY – 04 JUN 18 JUN – 25 JUN 16 JUL – 23 JUL 30 JUL – 06 AUG 20 AUG – 27 AUG 01 OCT – 08 OCT 27 MAY – 03 JUN 17 JUN – 24 JUN 15 JUL – 22 JUL 29 JUL – 05 AUG 19 AUG – 26 AUG 30 SEP – 07 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Innsbruck, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner Pass, Passo di Gavia (Gavia Pass), Passo Manghen (Manghen Pass), Plätzwiese-Sattel
RIDING HRS/DAY
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
USD 2.510
USD 2.780
USD 3.010
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.590
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.660
USD 3.070
USD 3.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.750
USD 3.250
USD 3.480
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.860
USD 3.470
USD 3.700
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Seefeld Warth [ca. 125 mi] Warth Andermatt [ca. 150 mi] Andermatt Livigno [ca. 175 mi] Livigno [ca. 125 mi] Livigno Bolzano (Bozen) [ca. 175 mi] Bolzano (Bozen) Kals [ca. 150 mi] Kals Seefeld [ca. 165 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Lake Constance
King Ludwig's Castle Warth Seefeld
LIECHTENSTEIN SWITZERLAND Andermatt
Alps
Alps
AUSTRIA
Innsbruck Grossglockner Kals
St. Moritz Livigno
Stelvio Pass Bolzano
Dolomites
Lake Maggiore ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Riding Training. See p. 19
ITALY
Adriatic Sea
DUCATI ONLY
MAJESTIC ALPS
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
9AS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.390 Beautiful, curvy and challenging roads, seemingly made just for motorcycles. Five captivating countries full of historic buildings, great scenery and wonderful food. A group of Ducati aficionados to travel with you. Sound good? This is your tour! After a little warm-up and some sightseeing we head straight to the mountains. Every day takes us deeper into the Alps and after a while you lose count of all the turns. The first passes are easy but they become more challenging as we go. In addition to the planned rides there are many optional side-trips to customize your route. But there is more than riding: every day has a special highlight for you: King Ludwig‘s castle in Bavaria, the tiny country of Liechtenstein, snow-clad mountain peaks and beautiful lakes in Switzerland, tax-free shopping in Livigno, the amazing Dolomites, and so on. And let’s not forget the world’s best pasta, pizza and wine. Italy, the land of plenty. We recommend you interrupt your diet while on this tour. Afterwards only one thought will be on your mind: when can I come back and ride some more of those majestic Alpine roads?
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DUCATI MOTORCYCLE RIDING AT ITS BEST – EVERY DAY IS FILLED WITH THE BEST ROADS OF THE MAJESTIC ALPS!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
King Ludwig’s Castle, Castle Linderhof, Swiss Glaciers, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass), Dolomites, Grossglockner
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 01 JUL 05 AUG 30 JUN 04 AUG
– 09 JUL – 13 AUG – 08 JUL – 12 AUG
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.390
USD 4.870
USD 5.180
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.520
USD 5.130
USD 5.440
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.660
USD 5.420
USD 5.730
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Alps
AUSTRIA
Vipiteno
Arrival in Bolzano / Collalbo
Day 2 Collalbo (Klobenstein) around the Sella Group [ca. 110 mi] Day 3 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Bolzano, Penser Joch [ca. 90 mi] Day 4 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Cortina, Dobbiaco and Marmolada [ca. 120 mi] Day 5 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Rolle Pass and Duran [ca. 110 mi] Day 6 Collalbo (Klobenstein) to Lake Garda [ca. 165 mi] Day 7 Departure from Bolzano / Collalbo
Tre Cime
SWITZERLAND Merano
Bolzano
Cortina D’Ampezzo
Brenta
Trento
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Marmolata
Collalbo
ITALY
Riva Lake Idro
Lake Ledro
Lake Garda
TOURING CENTER DOLOMITES
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Sella Group, Passo di Pennes, Marmolada, Lago di Garda (Lake Garda), Passo Fedaia, Optional day trip to Venice
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
DTC
AUSTRIA / ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.000 Overwhelming scenery, spectacular mountain roads and the outstanding combination of Italian and Austrian cuisine are the ingredients for an unforgettable motorcycle vacation.The Dolomites are a must for every passionate rider. The scenery is dominated by tall mountains, gushing rivers, and gorge-like valleys which offer just enough space for a narrow road. This region is a world of its own, where people, building styles, languages, roads and food are different from the rest of Italy. The reason for that is South Tyrol’s history of being at the center of a tug-of-war between Austria and Italy. Enjoy the hospitality of the same beautiful 4* hotel for an entire week, there is no need to pack your bags and move to a different location every day. Follow your guide around on a variety of interesting day trips, go on your own rides or just do whatever you want. Enjoy the freedom to ride and meet the locals.
A WEEK OF RIDING A BIKE ON THE AWESOME ROADS OF THE DOLOMITES WILL MAKE YOU YEARN FOR MORE!
TOUR DATES 18 JUN 03 SEP 17 JUN 02 SEP
– 24 JUN – 09 SEP – 23 JUN – 08 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.000
USD 3.230
USD 3.450
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.060
USD 3.350
USD 3.570
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.120
USD 3.480
USD 3.700
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.200
USD 3.640
USD 3.860
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.290
USD 3.810
USD 4.030
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (great hotel in the midst of the mountain) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
GERMANY
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Seefeld Galtür [ca. 90 mi] Galtür Andermatt [ca. 145 mi] Andermatt [ca. 100 mi] Andermatt Chamonix [ca. 125 mi] Chamonix Briancon [ca. 160 mi] Briancon [ca. 65 mi] Briancon Aosta [ca. 160 mi] Aosta Lugano [ca. 160 mi] Lugano Livigno [ca. 110 mi] Livigno Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 85 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) [ca. 160 mi] Collalbo (Klobenstein) Kaprun [ca. 150 mi] Kaprun Seefeld [ca. 110 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
LIECHTENSTEIN
© Kustermann Paul
GRAND ALPS TOUR
CGA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / FRANCE / ITALY / LIECHTENSTEIN / SWITZERLAND
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.010 The Alps – every motorcyclist’s dream! This tour introduces you to a stunning variety of scenery and culture as well as some of the world’s best mountain roads. From Seefeld it takes only minutes to reach the first set of switchbacks, giving you an idea of what’s to come. Awesome views try to distract us as we tackle curve after curve, heading deeper and deeper into the Alps. In Switzerland the mountains are even higher and snow-covered year-round. On our way to France we collect passes like other people collect stamps. This is paradise for every avid rider! And it’s not over yet. We enter Italy and immediately “La Dolce Vita” is all around us. Gorgeous lakes, lush orchards, the air filled with the smell of the world’s best Espresso, this must be God’s own country. We tackle more passes until we reach the mother of them all: Stelvio. 87 switchbacks. Simply breathtaking! Before we return to Seefeld, the Dolomites and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road mark two of the final highlights along our route. One thing is for sure: the impressions you gain on this two week tour will make you yearn for more!
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RIDING THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING ROADS IN THE HIGHEST AND MOST SPECTACULAR PART OF THE ALPS.
Seefeld
Alps Galtür
SWITZERLAND
Innsbruck Kaprun Grossglockner
Rhône Glacier Andermatt
Lake Geneva
Livigno Collalbo
Chamonix Mont Blanc
Lake Maggiore
Lugano
St. Moritz
Stelvio Pass
Dolomites
Lake Garda
Aosta
IT A L Y
Val-d'Isère
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Alps Prep Course. See p. 19
Briancon
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
AUSTRIA
F R AN C E
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 18 AUG – 01 SEP 2017 17 AUG – 31 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
5 countries, Andermatt, Swiss Alps, Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Passes of the Tour de France, Dolomites, Passo dello Stelvio (Stelvio Pass)
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 6.010
USD 6.610
USD 7.080
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.170
USD 6.940
USD 7.410
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.330
USD 7.260
USD 7.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.540
USD 7.680
USD 8.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.780
USD 8.150
USD 8.620
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with alpine flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 11 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Tag 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Arrival in Vienna ˇ Vienna Ceské Budejovice (Budweis) ˇ Ceské Budejovice (Budweis) ˇ Praha (Prague) Praha (Prague) Praha (Prague) Dresden Dresden Dresden Lázneˇ Belohrad Lázneˇ Belohrad Starý Jicín ˇ Starý Jicín Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Rajecké Teplice Rajecké Teplice Budapest Budapest Budapest Vienna Departure from Vienna
GERMANY POLAND
Dresden
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 60 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 205 mi] [ca. 245 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
Prague
Lázně Bělohrad
Kraków Auschwitz
CZECH REBUBLIC Bohemian Forest
Starý Jič ín Tatra Mountains Rajecké Teplice
České Budějovice
SLOVAKIA
Alps Vienna
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Vienna. See p. 18
Lake Neusiedl
Bükk National Park
AUSTRIA Budapest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
KINGS AND CASTLES TOUR
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.920 This tour across East-Central Europe features six amazing countries, five spectacular cities, five different languages, four different currencies, dozens of castles, several mountain ranges, a handful of national parks and a bucketful of history around every corner. The Blue Danube escorts us out of Vienna. Budweis, ˇ the city of beer, and Cesky Krumlov, an impossibly picturesque medieval town, welcome us to the Czech Republic. And then Prague: words can’t describe it; you have to see it to believe it. Dresden, destroyed during World War II, rose again from the ashes, while Cracow, the secret capital of Poland, escaped undamaged and evolved into the most beautiful city east of Paris. After spending our fourth and last rest day in amazing Budapest we head back to Vienna, but not without visiting the very place where the Iron Curtain began to crumble, back in 1989. As we said, bucketfuls of history.
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DIFFICULTY
HUNGARY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CKC
AUSTRIA / CZECH REPUBLIC / GERMANY / HUNGARY / POLAND / SLOVAKIA
Lake Balaton
IN TERMS OF CULTURE, HISTORY AND SIGHTSEEING, THIS MOTORCYCLE TOUR MUST BE OUR NUMBER ONE.
TOUR DATES 09 JUL 03 SEP 08 JUL 02 SEP
– 23 JUL – 17 SEP – 22 JUL – 16 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Praha (Prague), Dresden, Kraków (Cracow), Budapest, Tatra Mountains, Saxon Switzerland, Auschwitz ˇ Concentration Camp, Ceský Krumlov,Wieliczka, Zwettl Abbey, Šumava (Bohemian Forest)
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.920
USD 6.530
USD 7.080
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.080
USD 6.850
USD 7.400
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.240
USD 7.180
USD 7.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.450
USD 7.590
USD 8.140
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 6.690
USD 8.070
USD 8.620
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.930
USD 8.550
USD 9.100
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee to Auschwitz concentration camp; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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© Dennis Jarvis/Flickr-budapest
EUROPE
NEW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
EASTERN EUROPEAN DELIGHTS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.760 Europe’s South-East is a paradise; especially for Harlystas. This tour will include famous cities like Vienna and Cracow as well as unknown jewels like Timosoara and Pecs. Enjoy the winding roads in the eastern Alps, across the High Tatras and into the Carpathians. Our itinerary encompasses 8 countries with 8 different languages and 6 different currencies, and the best: It’s all EU, don’t worry about border crossings. On our rest day in Cracow you can visit the former concentration camp in Auschwitz, while the rest day in Sibiu offers the chance to ride the Transfaragasan pass, which TopGear once called “Europe’s best mountain road”! While there is ample time for riding, there will also be time to immerse into centuries of history, culture and cuisine. See where Dracula lived and where Schwarzenegger grew up. Experience and rediscover a part of Europe that was forgotten for several decades!
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Day 1
Arrival in Vienna
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Vienna Brno Brno Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kraków (Cracow) Kosice Kosice Satu Mare Satu Mare Sibiu Sibiu Sibiu Timisoara Timisoara Pecs Pecs Maribor Maribor Admont Admont Vienna Departure from Vienna
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
POLAND Kraków
CZECH REP. Tatra
Brno
UKRAINE
N.P. Nízke Tatry
AUSTRIA
Vienna
ˇ Kosice
SLOVAKIA
Karpathians N. P. Bükk
Admont
Satu Mare
HUNGARY
Alps Balaton Maribor
ROMANIA
Pécs
SLOVENIA
Bran
Timis‚ oara
CROATIA
SERBIA
Sibiu Karpathiáns
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
5EE
AUSTRIA / CROATIA / CZECH REPUBLIC / HUNGARY / POLAND / ROMANIA / SLOVAKIA / SLOVENIA
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Vienna. See p. 18
ITINERARY
EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC MIX OF COUNTRIES AND CULTURES OF SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE!
TOUR DATES 29 JUL – 11 AUG 2017 28 JUL – 10 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Wachau & the Danube, Zwettl, Auschwitz, Cracow, ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ road, Bran Castle, Tatra Mountains, Transfagarasan Szged, Zagreb, Styrian wine region, Gesäuse National Park, Semmering
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 6.760
USD 7.690
USD 8.370
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 6.870
USD 7.910
USD 8.590
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 6.970
USD 8.120
USD 8.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Innsbruck / Seefeld
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
GERMANY
Seefeld Salzburg [ca. 145 mi] Salzburg Gmunden [ca. 105 mi] Gmunden Fohnsdorf [ca. 150 mi] Fohnsdorf Villach [ca. 150 mi] Villach European Bike Week [ca. 100 mi] Villach European Bike Week [ca. 80 mi] Villach Cortina d‘Ampezzo [ca. 145 mi] Cortina d‘Ampezzo Seefeld [ca. 150 mi] Departure from Innsbruck / Seefeld
Alps
Seefeld
Innsbruck
Dolomites
Bike Week Villach
Cortina d’Ampezzo Gardasee
ITALY
SLOVENIA
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Innsbruck. See p. 18
Adriatic Sea
5EB
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
AUSTRIA / GERMANY / ITALY / SLOVENIA
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.400
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Salzburg, Eagle‘s Nest, Erzberg mine, Red Bull Ring, European Bike Week, Nockalm Road, Cortina d‘Ampezzo, Dolomites
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 SEP – 11 SEP 2017 01 SEP – 10 SEP 2018
Our journey takes us over over mountains, passes and crystal-clear lakes – we go on exceptionally beautiful routes through the Alps and foothills. It seems to us as the arrival of the legendary Faaker See Bike Week in which the bikers can really get to know. Once there we dive for two days in the hustle and bustle with a thousand peers and celebrate a big Harley Party. With everything that goes with it. Of course, we should not miss the great motorcycle roads around Lake Faak – where we will meet on these days on many Harleys.
© Harley-Davidson®
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
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Fohnsdorf
AUSTRIA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Gmunden
Eagles Nest
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017 / 2018 event calendar.
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK
Salzburg
EUROPEAN BIKE WEEK THE BIGGEST HARLEY PARTY IN EUROPE AND THE ALPS, WHAT A COMBINATION!
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.400
USD 6.050
USD 6.760
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.490
USD 6.240
USD 6.950
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.590
USD 6.430
USD 7.140
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.570 Beautiful roads around softly rolling hills, forested mountains, picturesque villages full of half-timbered houses and countless vineyards – that’s what you can expect on this tour. Every riding day is different, but we’ll always return to the same base hotel. No packing and unpacking every day. The Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg sits in a strategic location, high up on a cliff above the Upper Rhine Valley. This is the region’s most famous castle and of course we are going to visit it. One important French word you will learn on this tour is “Col”, meaning mountain pass. There are many great “cols” on our itinerary and also the famous Route des Crêtes, a panoramic road that features stunning scenery. One of our riding routes will lead us across the border to Germany, into the world-famous Black Forest. More beautiful scenery, great riding and lovingly restored old towns are to be found here. Amazing!
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Alsace wine region Vosges Mountains
GERMANY Ribeauvillé Black Forest
Col de la Schlucht Ballon d'Alsace
FRANCE
ONLINE BOOKING
Alsace, Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Mountain passes of the Vosges region, Black Forest, Staufen, Ribeauvillé, Colmar, Route des Crêtes, Ballon d‘Alsace, Schauinsland, Strasbourg
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Rhine
Colmar
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
2VO
FRANCE / GERMANY
Arrival in Strasbourg / Ribeauvillé
Day 2 Ribeauvillé „History from Haut-Kœnigsbourg to Colmar“ [ca. 50 mi] Day 3 Ribeauvillé „Looking for Cuckoos in the Black Forest“ [ca. 120 mi] Day 4 Ribeauvillé „The marvellous Route des Crêtes“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 5 Ribeauvillé „Big city life in Strasbourg“ [ca. 105 mi] Day 6 Ribeauvillé „Hunting for Cols (mountain passes)“ [ca. 85 mi] Day 7 Departure from Strasbourg / Ribeauvillé
© www.istockphoto.com/ jenifoto
VOSGES AND BLACK FOREST BY SCOOTER
Strasbourg
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 18 JUN 10 SEP 17 JUN 09 SEP
– 24 JUN – 16 SEP – 23 JUN – 15 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/ClaudioGiovanniColombo
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.570
USD 2.780
USD 3.100
AN EDELWEISS SCOOTER TOURING CENTER IN THE FRENCH ALSACE REGION AND THE BLACK FOREST. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable middle-class hotel) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Arrival in Florence / Rignano sull’Arno Rignano sull’Arno [ca. 140 mi] Rignano sull’Arno Assisi [ca. 175 mi] Assisi [ca. 160 mi] Assisi Siena [ca. 185 mi] Siena [ca. 140 mi] Siena Rignano sull’Arno [ca. 160 mi] Departure from Florence / Rignano sull’Arno
Mugello Firenze Rignano sull'Arno Greve in Chianti San Gimignano
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
NEW
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP TOURS
CLASSIC
Apennines Gubbio
Siena
Montepulciano
L. Trasimeno
Perugia
Assisi
ITALY ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP MUGELLO & THE BEST OF ITALY
EDELWEISS TOURS
Parco Sasso Simone e Simoncello
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9MU
TOUR DATES
ITALY
Do you want to inhale the spirit of the legendary Moto GP races live on-site? Do you want to watch some of the world’s best motorcycle racers fight for their world championship points? Then your wait has come to an end, join us on our new Moto GP touring series through Spain and Italy! Spain and Italy are true motorcycle nations. For once a map of Europe reveals that these countries offer a perfect patchwork of mountain ranges, with some of the most amazing roads just made for motorcycling. Secondly, the world famous motorcycle brand Ducati is located in the heart of Italy, and you will feel the red-hearted enthusiasm while riding your latest model Ducati. Plus, Italy and Spain are the locations of some of the best racetracks in the world: the Moto GP series in Mugello, Valencia and Catalunya. Understandable why these places including the legendary Moto GP races are on so many riders’ bucket lists. So let’s check them off your list with our unique and brand new Ducati touring program. We are convinced it is the best way to do it; a lot better than watching the races on TV!
8 DAYS VACATION
20 MAY – 27 MAY 2017 19 MAY – 26 MAY 2018
from $ 4.680,-
In Tuscany stunning scenery, amazing history, outstanding food and wine, and some of the world’s best roads work together to provide you with a vacation of a lifetime. And Vale and his MotoGP-colleagues are set to put on a stunning show of speed and light and craziness to enhance the experience. Florence is not so much a city than an open air museum, stuffed with art, culture, and history. Siena with its shell-shaped main piazza, San Gimignano with its medieval towers, Assisi with its breathtaking cathedral, they are all part of this tour, just like the roads that connect them. They are small and curvy and void of any traffic and they wiggle their way around vineyards, across mountains and along rivers. And around every corner there is a little café, serving the world’s best Cappuccino. During the race Rossi’s fan club will turn Mugello into a world of yellow, and you’ll be right in the middle of it. After the race, thousands of little Rossis will turn the roads into a racetrack, and you’ll also be right in the middle of it. This tour is a sensory overload and shouldn’t be missed, Rossi fan or not.
WATCH THE LEGENDARY MOTO GP RACES AND DISCOVER SOME AWESOME MOTORCYCLING REGIONS AT THE SAME TIME!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.680
USD 5.090
USD 5.560
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.770
USD 5.270
USD 5.740
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.870
USD 5.480
USD 5.950
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ANDORRA
ITINERARY
Pyrenees Catalanes National Park
FRANCE
Pyrenees Mountains
Motorland Aragón
ITINERARY
Alcañiz
La Seu d'Urgell
Day 1
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 1
Arrival in Velencia
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Castelldefels [ca. 170 mi] Castelldefels La Seu d’Urgell [ca. 175 mi] La Seu d’Urgell [ca. 140 mi] La Seu d’Urgell Vic Sau [ca. 170 mi] Vic Sau [ca. 140 mi] Vic Sau Castelldefels [ca. 160 mi] Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Velencia Velencia Teruel Teruel Teruel Alcaniz Alcaniz Alcaniz Velencia Departure from Velencia
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
Coll de Boixols
SPAIN
El Montseny Nature Park
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
Vic
Circuit de Catalunya Santa Maria de Monserrat
MOTO GP CATALUNYA AND THE PYRENEES
Castelldefels
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
Mediterranea Sea
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9CP
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION
03 JUN – 10 JUN 2017 02 JUN – 09 JUN 2018
from $ 4.680,-
Catalonia is well known for being one of Europe’s motorcycling hot spots, offering an endless array of awesome roads in spectacular scenery. Catalonia’s capital Barcelona is well known for its world-class sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. And the Catalonia GP is well known for being one of the fastest and fiercest races on the MotoGP calendar. Combine all three on this amazing tour across the north-eastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. Sample some Tapas. Sip some tasty local red wine. Take a dip in the Mediterranean. Ride stunning mountain roads in the Pyrenees. Enjoy gorgeous hotels in beautiful locations. Get VIP tickets to the MotoGP race. Have some fun on brand new Ducatis. Bask in the warm sun. Buy some duty free souvenirs in Andorra. Have a café con leche or two. Meet some local Marquez fans, proudly boasting his number, 93. Do it all here in Spain, under a clear blue sky, in one of the world’s ultimate riding destinations. And collect memories that will last a lifetime, no matter who’s going to win that race. But beware: attending motorcycle races is very addictive!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Morella
Teruel
Sierra de Gudar
San Mateo
Peñarroya
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Moto GP race calendar.
NEW
San Benicassim
Sierra de Cuenca
Costa Blanca
Barcelona
Parc Nat. Garraf
DUCATI ONLY
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
Gulf of Valencia
SPAIN
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
DUCATI ONLY
MOTO GP VALENCIA & THE ROUTE OF DON QUIJOTE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
9VA
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION
Valencia
11 NOV – 18 NOV 2017 10 NOV – 17 NOV 2018
from $ 4.730,-
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, is known around the world for its bold modern architecture, for its traditional Paella dish, for its stunning beaches, its throbbing nightlife and many other things, but not for being a motorcyclist’s dream destination. The question is: why? The endless curvy roads that criss-cross the city’s hinterland can easily compete with their counterparts in Andalucia or elsewhere, as they are well maintained and see very little traffic. A dream come true for any avid rider, especially in November, when most of the rest of Europe is already cold and nasty. The MotoGP race at the Circuito de Valencia is traditionally the last one on the calendar. This is not a very fast track, but a very technical one, so gripping race action is guaranteed. And up to 150,000 spectators will turn the event into one massive big party! The undisputed king of the track is Jorge Lorenzo, so hold on to your VIP ticket and watch him fight. A riveting race and endless riding fun on a brand new Ducati, under the eternal blue Spanish sky, that’s what this tour is all about.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.680
USD 5.090
USD 5.560
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 4.730
USD 5.140
USD 5.610
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.770
USD 5.270
USD 5.740
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 4.820
USD 5.320
USD 5.790
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.870
USD 5.480
USD 5.950
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.920
USD 5.530
USD 6.000
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Moto GP ticket for race day; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Bologna
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Bologna Livorno Livorno Calvi Calvi Calvi Ajaccio Ajaccio Bonifacio Bonifacio Alghero Alghero Alghero Arbatax Arbatax Olbia (overnight ferry to Livorno) Day 11 Livorno Bologna Day 12 Departure from Bologna
[ca. 130 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 195 mi]
Pisa Ligurian Sea
Calvi
Livorno
Apennines
Cap Corse Bastia
I TA L Y C or sic a
[ca. 150 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DUCATI ONLY
Adriatic Sea
Bologna
Ajaccio Bonifacio Costa Smeralda
Cap Caccia Alghero
Olbia
Tyrrhenian Sea
Su Nuraxi
Monti del Gennargenten
Arbatax S ar d i n ia
RIDERS PARADISE – CORSICA AND SARDINIA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.850 Corsica and Sardinia – they sound familiar, but they‘re not quite as well known as their popular neighbors, Tuscany and the French Riviera. Once you’ve been on this tour you will remember these names forever and they will bring back beautiful memories of excellent motorcycle roads with countless turns and beautiful vistas, of rugged mountains and long sandy beaches, of excellent food and wine and, last but not least, of an outstanding motorcycle tour with new friends. Experience the subtle differences between mainland Italy and the island of Sardinia and compare them to neighboring France, as represented by Corsica. Enjoy some world famous highlights, such as Pisa‘s Leaning Tower, or the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Su Nuraxi, or the beautiful coastline at Bonifacio. Whatever your imagination might be, this tour will show you even better!
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RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Ducati factory and museum, Pisa, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, Bonifacio, Capo Caccia, Costa Smeralda, Col de Bavella, Apennine Mountains
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
9SK
FRANCE / ITALY
DIFFICULTY
THIS DUCATI TOUR ACROSS THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF CORSICA & SARDINIA IS A RIDER‘S DELIGHT.
TOUR DATES 14 JUN – 25 JUN 2017 13 JUN – 24 JUN 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Ducati Monster 821
USD 5.850
USD 6.540
USD 7.270
4
Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200
USD 6.080
USD 6.990
USD 7.720
5
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.300
USD 7.430
USD 8.160
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels; Breakfasts every day; All dinners including non-alcoholic beverages; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss riding tips; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; ferry rides Livorno-Bastia / Corsica – Sardinia / Olbia-Livorno; Ducati museum and factory tour; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Catania Agrigento Agrigento Agrigento Cefalú Cefalú Cefalú Catania Departure from Catania
Tyrrhenian Sea
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 130 mi]
Cefalú
Taormina
Corleone Mount Etna Monti Sicani
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Prizzi
IT AL Y Sicilia Agrigento
Catania
Valley of the Temples
Monti Iblei
Mediterranean Sea
AROUND MOUNT ETNA
CSI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.630 Sicily has been at the crossroads of cultures for thousands of years. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks and Romans, they all left their mark and they knew exactly why they loved it here. The landscape ranges from rugged coastline to sandy beaches, from rolling green hills to the snow cap on Mount Etna, from bustling cities to tiny villages where time stands still. Our tour is a Ride4Fun-semi-touring-center that covers the entire island from only three different locations. Catania sits on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano. The peak of this behemoth is snow-clad even in summer and looking at the column of white smoke that rises from it will make you shiver with pleasure and fear. Agrigento, a city that 2,500 years ago was about ten times larger than today, features the world-famous Valley of Temples, while Cefalú, on the northern coast, has a stunning old town. But the roads in the hinterland are even better; looking at the map is like looking at a plate of spaghetti, with thin lines wiggling around each other like crazy. It will make your mouth water!
THIS TOUR FEATURES GREAT FOOD & WINE, STUNNING SCENERY, AMAZING HISTORY AND AWESOME ROADS.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Mount Etna, Taormina, Morgantina, Villa Romana del Casale, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Sciacca, Corleone, Prizzi, Cefalú, Castelbuono, Scala dei Turchi
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 APR – 08 APR 09 APR – 15 APR 29 OCT – 04 NOV 01 APR – 07 APR 08 APR – 14 APR 28 OCT – 03 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.630
USD 2.860
USD 3.060
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.690
USD 2.980
USD 3.180
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.750
USD 3.100
USD 3.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.830
USD 3.250
USD 3.450
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.920
USD 3.440
USD 3.640
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels during entire tour; breakfast every day; 4 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle; luggage transportation (1 piece per person) from hotel to hotel; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Catania
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Catania Agrigento Agrigento Agrigento Cefalú Cefalú Cefalú Catania Departure from Catania
Tyrrhenian Sea
Sicily
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Taormina
Cefalú Madonie Mountains
Corleone
Mount Etna
Prizzi
Monti Sicani
Valley of the Temples Agrigento
Catania
ITALY Monti Iblei
Mediterranean Sea
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
TOUR OF SICILY
5SI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.970 Sicily – the name alone brings up images of blue oceans, volcanoes, dry mountain ranges, small hilltop towns, lemon and orange trees. These are not just images – this is the real Sicily, and at the end of the week, you will have seen all of this, and a lot more! For sightseeing, the Greeks and Romans have Romans and Greeks have built 2,500 years ago temple which today is a guarantee for sightseeing. for breathtaking motorcycle roads, nature has taken care of all alone. The man had just put the tar between the spectacular formations. Whether God is probably a motorcyclist? At least a big Harley fan.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
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DISCOVER SICILY‘S BEACHES, CRYSTAL CLEAR BAYS, NATIONAL PARKS, ANTIQUE RUINS AND LIVELY TOWN.
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 APR – 15 APR 16 APR – 22 APR 08 APR – 14 APR 15 APR – 21 APR
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Morgantina, Villa Romana del Casale, Agrigento, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Corleone, Prizzi, Mount Etna
RIDING HRS/DAY
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorrad
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 3.970
USD 4.390
USD 4.700
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.040
USD 4.530
USD 4.840
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.100
USD 4.650
USD 4.960
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Roma
Arrival in Rome
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Roma (Rome) Pompei Pompei Pompei Maratea Maratea Parghelia Parghelia Taormina Taormina Taormina Cefalú Cefalú Agrigento Agrigento Catania Departure from Catania
Adriatic Sea
Apennines Napoli
[ca. 190 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
Vesuv
Pompei
I T A LY
Gulf of Salerno
Maratea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Rome. See p. 18
Tyrrhenian Sea Parghelia Messina
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This is the route for the tour that starts in Rome. If you choose to begin your journey in Catania, the itinerary will be reversed. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Cefalù Corleone
Agrigento
Ionian Sea
Madonie Mountains Taormina Mount Etna
Sicil y Valley of the Temples
Catania
Mediterranean Sea
ROME TO SICILY
CLASSIC
RTS
EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
Rome, the eternal city, is a place like no other. Our tour starts here and while heading south we have time to admire the beautiful scenery and some famous landmarks, like Mount Vesuvius, the world-famous Costa Amalfitana and the buried city of Pompeii. Along the stunning coast or on tiny, super-twisty roads in the hinterland we continue towards the southern tip of mainland Italy, catch the ferry, and off we go to Sicily.The largest island in the Med welcomes us with lush vegetation and a special vibe that sets it apart from the rest of Italy. On our rest day in Taormina you can explore the cobblestoned alleys of this beautiful town or take your bike out for a ride, like around Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano. Or get up early and do both, it’s worth it! Sicily is roughly triangular, and we are going to visit all three sides. Cefalù, in the north, is famous for its stunningly beautiful old town, while Agrigento, in the south, enters the “best of Sicily” contest with its Valley of the Temples. Our tour ends in Catania, in the east, within sight of Mt. Etna. Ahhh, bella Italia...
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RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Roma (Rome), Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast), Pompei, Mount Etna, Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples), Tropea, Gulf of Salerno
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.430
DIFFICULTY
A MEMORABLE MOTORCYCLE TOUR ON THE FANTASTIC ROADS OF BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN ITALY AND SICILY. * DIRECTION: ROME – CATANIA
** DIRECTION: CATANIA – ROME
19 APR – 29 APR 2017 * 30 APR – 10 MAY 2017 ** 04 OCT – 14 OCT 2017 * 15 OCT – 25 OCT 2017 ** 18 APR – 28 APR 2018 * 29 APR – 09 MAY 2018 ** 03 OCT – 13 OCT 2018 * 14 OCT – 24 OCT 2018 **
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.430
USD 4.840
USD 5.150
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.540
USD 5.050
USD 5.360
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.650
USD 5.280
USD 5.590
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.860
USD 5.690
USD 6.000
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.070
USD 6.120
USD 6.430
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some in historical districts and often along the seaside) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Calabria-Sicily or Sicily-Calabria; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Day 1
Arrival in Naples
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Naples Pescasseroli Pescasseroli Pescasseroli Melfi Melfi Matera Matera Matera Naples Departure from Naples
Adriatic Sea
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 200 mi]
National Park of Abruzzo
Pescasseroli Matese Mountains Apennines
Aurunci Mountains
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Melfi
Castel del Monte
ITALY
Napoli
Matera Vesuv
Cilento National Park Pollino National Park
Tyrrhenian Sea
Gulf of Tarent
SOUTHERN ITALY EXTREME
4SI
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
This motorcycle tour takes you to places, where only insiders go – making them miraculous wonderlands. Starting in Naples, the beautiful and crowded seaside city dominated by Mount Vesuvio, the route takes us north to the famous National Park of Abruzzo, which is located in the heart of the Apennines. There we will enjoy riding along winding roads and through untouched natural settings! Riding along the scenic Appennine mountain range, also called the “spine“of Italy, we will do countless twisties on our way to the beautiful medieval town of Melfi, in the Basilicata region. In Matera, one of the oldest settlements in history and European Capital of Culture for 2019, we will explore and admire the famous historical center. A side trip to Alberobello will give us the opportunity to see its typical Trulli buildings, which look like from a fairytale! Back at the Thyrrenian Coast, we will head to the Cilento national park, famous for the clearest lakes in Italy. Numerous curves later, the Mount Vesuvio will rise in front of us and our trip comes to an end. Bella Italy – what else can we say?
DISCOVER AN AREA OF ITALY WHERE FEW TOURISTS EVER GO – SEE SOUTHERN ITALY AT ITS BEST!
ONLINE BOOKING
Naples, Matese mountains, National Park Abruzzo, Maiella mountains, Melfi, Dolomiti lucane, Cilento Coast, Cilento National Park, Monticchio lakes
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.670
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
15 APR – 22 APR 23 APR – 30 APR 15 OCT – 22 OCT 14 APR – 21 APR 22 APR – 29 APR 14 OCT – 21 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.670
USD 2.940
USD 3.170
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.740
USD 3.090
USD 3.320
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.820
USD 3.240
USD 3.470
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.910
USD 3.430
USD 3.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.020
USD 3.650
USD 3.880
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Gran Sasso
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Gran Sasso Gran Sasso Gran Sasso Campobasso Campobasso Campobasso Campobasso Gran Sasso Departure from Gran Sasso
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Adriatic Sea
Gran Sasso National Park Monti della Laga Gran Sasso
Majella National Park
Apennines
ITALY
Furci Matese Mountains
Castrovalva
Campobasso
Scapoli
NEW
Tyrrhenian Sea
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN ABRUZZO AND MOLISE
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.340 Abruzzo and Molise are two regions of Italy that remain almost untouched by mass tourism. Rome, the Eternal City, and Tuscany are nearby – and still far away. It is almost a miracle that regions like these still exist! For us as motorcyclists the area is a dream come true. Great roads in Italy’s natural lung, majestic mountains like Gran Sasso and villages on the horizon, which look as if time has stood still for decades! Small taverns – probably former hideaways of the local bandits – give us the privilege to sample the taste of the culinary traditions. What kind of pasta should we try today? Maccheroni alla Chitarra and Taccozzelle all’Aquilana in Abruzzo? Or rather Cavatelli al Sugo in Molise? After parking our bikes under the starry sky, we can enjoy the evening with a glas of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The next morning will take us further along our route: part journey and part self-discovery.
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ONLINE BOOKING
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Mountain passes around Gran Sasso, Campo Imperatore, Maiella National Park, Castrovalva, Castel del Monte, Matese mountains
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HAM
ITALY
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
TOUR DATES 10 JUN 18 JUN 09 JUN 17 JUN
– 17 JUN – 25 JUN – 16 JUN – 24 JUN
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.340
USD 2.340
USD 2.660
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 2.630
USD 2.920
USD 3.240
EXPERIENCE SECLUSION, TRANQUILITY AND RIDING FUN IN ITALY’S GREEN CENTER. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Turin / Alba
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Alba Alba Alba Portofino Portofino Portofino Portofino Alba Departure from Turin / Alba
[ca. 130 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 135 mi]
Vineyards Asti Spumante
ITALY
Alba Canelli
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
BACK TO THE ROOTS IN PIEDMONT AND LIGURIA
HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.340 Our tour starts in Alba, famous for the white wine Dolcetto d’Alba and for the precious white truffles. Two days of riding panoramic routes across rolling hills, medieval towns and charming landscapes, which are often compared to Tuscany’s Chianti region. But unlike Chianti this area of Piedmont is still a little secret, far away from regular tourist routes! After our share of Barolo and Risotto we head towards the ocean, to Liguria and the famous Portofino for the second part of our journey. A castle here, a palace there, soon the vineyards give way to olive groves. One word can describe this coastline: breathtaking. We have three days to explore the five pictoresque villages of the Cinque Terre and to enjoy their twisty roads. After the last breakfast, we have to say farewell our Agriturismo and turn north, through fascinating nature back to Piedmont. Now we deserve a glass of Asti Martini!
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Riviera di Ponente Cinque Terre Ligurian Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Centro Storico d‘Alba, Barbaresco, Canelli, Costigliole d‘Asti, Museo del Vino a Barolo, Cantina Del Glicine, Castle of Grinzane Cavour, Portofino, Cinque Terre, La Via del Sale
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HPL
ITALY
Portofino
www.istockphoto.com/giorgio1978
NEW
Apennines
TOUR DATES 02 SEP 10 SEP 01 SEP 09 SEP
– 09 SEP – 17 SEP – 08 SEP – 16 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/bluejayphoto
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.340
USD 2.340
USD 2.660
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 2.630
USD 2.920
USD 3.240
THIS TOUR TO THE PIEDMONT IS HEAVEN FOR CONNOISSEURS, EXPLORERS AND MOTORCYCLISTS ALIKE. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Costa Smeralda
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Olbia / Aggius
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Aggius Aggius Arbus Arbus Arbus Canales Canales Canales Canales Aggius Departure from Olbia / Aggius
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Aggius
Olbia
Canales Desulo
Sardi n ia Costa Verde
Beaches at Cala Gonone Cave of Bue Marino
IT AL Y
Sea of Sardinia
Gulf of Orosei
Gennargentu Massiv Tyrrhenian Sea
Arbus
NEW BACK TO THE ROOTS IN SARDINIA
CLASSIC HELD EDELWEISS TOURS
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Aggius, Burgos, Gennargentu, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, Golf von Orosei, Grotte del Bue Marino, Passo Genna
SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HSA
ITALY
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.880 Sardinia is world-renowned for its white sandy beaches and its turquoise bays. Sailboats and yachts fight for the best berth at the Costa Smeralda; campers brawl for the last shady spot at the campground; cars congest the popular coastal roads – and us motorcyclists? We laugh and enjoy the hidden roads and tracks of the backcountry, between gigantic granite rocks and red sandstone, illuminated by the setting sun.But, in this arid region where the sun sometimes beats down relentlessly, we still find yellow cornfields and green lawns where sheep graze, and grape-vines that defiantly grow towards the sun. Through scents of myrtle and tangerines, pines, olive and orange trees we ride on small roads into the next village, where usually a few old farmers peacefully enjoy their espresso, as if the world would stand still forever. Here we can live the real Sardinian rhythm.
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TOUR DATES 30 MAY – 07 JUN 19 SEP – 27 SEP 29 MAY – 06 JUN 18 SEP – 26 SEP
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
0
Own Bike
USD 2.880
USD 2.880
USD 3.250
3
Ducati Scrambler
USD 3.220
USD 3.550
USD 3.920
DISCOVER THE „SMALL CONTINENT“ IN THE MEDITERRANEAN FROM ITS ORIGINAL SIDE. INCLUDED SERVICES: Overnights (agriturismo and regional inns/hotels) including breakfast and dinners; Picnic on the transfer days of the tour; Tour information package including tour book with exact route description; Tour guide on motorcycle or in the support van on transfer days; Luggage transport; Tour t-shirt; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and third party liability insurance for motorcycles / Comprehensive vehicle insurance with deductible (at extra cost); Transfer on arrival and departure day (at extra cost); SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Adriatic Sea Rimini
Arrival in Florence / Donnini
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Missano
Donnini Siena [ca. 110 mi] Siena [ca. 80 mi] Siena Assisi [ca. 165 mi] Assisi [ca. 165 mi] Assisi San Marino [ca. 160 mi] San Marino [ca. 90 mi] San Marino Donnini [ca. 140 mi] Departure from Florence / Donnini
San Marino Tavullia Pisa
www.istockphoto.com/helenbluejayphoto
TOUR OF TUSCANY
BIT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY / SAN MARINO
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.310 This tour across the ancient lands of the Etruscans and Romans is for riders, for of culture and history buffs, and for everyone who simply loves Italy. It all starts in Florence, aka Firenze, a city of unequaled beauty. From here we go south to the Chianti region, where the hills fade into a grayish blue with stone pines, castles and historic towns all around us as we cruise towards Siena. The horse race that made Siena famous, “Il Palio”, is held annually, right in downtown, on the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Siena is an amazing place, so a rest day here is more than justified. In Assisi, home town of St. Francis, who gave away his wealth to help the poor, the giant cathedral and the pretty old town welcome countless pilgrims from around the world. It’s definitively worth another rest day! Next we head to San Marino, the city that is an independent country and the world’s oldest republic. Explore its castles and fortresses or take your bike out on the surrounding roads. Rest day? Absolutely! Our grand finale is a jaunt over the mountain passes of the Alpe di Serra on our way back to Florence.
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RIDE THE ROADS OF TUSCANY, UMBRIA AND MARCHE AND EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE ITALIAN WAY OF LIFE.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
IT ALY
Chianti San Gimignano Siena
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Urbino
Firenze
Tyrrhenian Sea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
Cortona
Perugia
Lake Trasimeno
Assisi
Montalcino
Lake Bolsena
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Florence, Pisa, Chianti Region, San Gimignano, Siena, Orvieto, Gubbio, Urbino, Assisi, San Marino
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 13 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 07 SEP – 15 SEP 2017 16 SEP – 24 SEP 2017 12 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 06 SEP – 14 SEP 2018 15 SEP – 23 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.310
USD 4.640
USD 4.950
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.400
USD 4.810
USD 5.120
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.490
USD 4.990
USD 5.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.710
USD 5.430
USD 5.740
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.910
USD 5.840
USD 6.150
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Adriatic Sea
Mugello
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Rome
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Roma (Rome) Assisi Assisi Assisi Florence Florence Florence Volterra Volterra Volterra Orvieto Orvieto Roma (Rome) Departure from Rome
Firenze
[ca. 135 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Chianti
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Rome. See p. 18
Volterra
ITALY
San Gimignano Lake Trasimeno Assisi
www.istockphoto.com/PaoloCipriani
Orvieto
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
5IT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.440 This tour shows you beautiful scenery, historic towns, and great food and wine. We start our ride by leaving Rome and its traffic behind, heading for little roads that lead us to Tuscany: sweeping turns and breathtaking scenery everywhere! We do some sightseeing every day. Assisi, the town of St. Francis, is on our bucket list. The ride towards our next destination, Florence, takes us past Lago Trasimeno, once the site of a fierce battle between the Romans and Hannibal. Florence will be our home for two nights. On our way to Volterra we ride through the famous Chianti area. Vineyards and olive trees line the small and curvy roads leading to picturesque villages! The rest day in Volterra gives you the chance to check Pisa and the Leaning Tower off your bucket list. The way to Orvieto is another spectacular ride seasoned with scenery and culture. Even on our last day the variety of scenery is amazing.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Tyrrhenian Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
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THE HEART OF ITALY IS GORGEOUS, YOU JUST HAVE TO LOVE IT. ESPECIALLY WHILE ON A HARLEY!
Roma
ONLINE BOOKING
Roma (Rome), Assisi, Lago Trasimeno, Florence, Mugello racetrack, Chianti Region, Pisa, Orvieto
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 12 MAY– 21 MAY 2017 15 SEP – 24 SEP 2017 11 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 14 SEP – 23 SEP 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Apennines
Lake Bolsena
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.440
USD 6.130
USD 6.610
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.550
USD 6.350
USD 6.830
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.660
USD 6.570
USD 7.050
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Apennines
Arrival in Florence
Day 2 Florence „The towers of San Gimignano“ Day 3 Florence „Castles of the Mugello“ Day 4 Florence „Piazze of Siena“ Day 5 Florence „Jewelry makers of Arezzo“ Day 6 Florence „Backroads and Pasta“ Day 7 Departure from Florence
Mugello
[ca. 100 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 75 mi]
Fiesole
ITALY
Firenze
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chianti Greve Arezzo
San Gimignano
Tuscany Siena Gulf of Genoa ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Florence. See p. 18
TUSCANY BY SCOOTER
2TU
SCOOTER EDELWEISS TOURS
ITALY
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.680 On this scooter tour through Tuscany you will have plenty of opportunity to experience the world-famous Italian lifestyle.Savor a full week of excitement in one of the top regions of Europe and discover the hidden jewels of Tuscany on a scooter. Florence will be our host on this tour, and there will be enough time during the week to discover the amazing town centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Florence we‘ll take a scooter tour every day to the most amazing sites nearby. Our first tour will take us to the small, walled, medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The next day‘s ride will roll gently through the hills of one of the world‘s famous wine regions, Chianti. In Siena you‘ll learn all about the Palio di Siena, with enough time to stroll through the streets and enjoy a cappuccino on the Piazza del Campo. Arezzo, our next destination, was one of the most powerful Etruscan towns in the past. Nowadays, the beautiful old city is the center of the Italian jewelry industry and uses up to ten tons of gold every month. The region north of Florence, called Mugello, is perhaps best known for the annual Moto GP at the Mugello racetrack, but has much more to offer. The hills and roads of this region seem to have been made expressly for our two-wheeled transports, and the day will be a lot of fun with scootering, relaxing and enjoying the Italian lifestyle.
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A SCOOTER TOUR IN TUSCANY WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO EXPERIENCE THE ENVIABLE ITALIAN LIFESTYLE.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Florence, Mugello racetrack, Passo del Muraglione, Fiesole, Passo della Consuma, Siena, Greve in Chianti
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 21 MAY – 27 MAY 2017 01 OCT – 07 OCT 2017 20 MAY – 26 MAY 2018 30 SEP – 06 OCT 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.680
USD 2.890
USD 3.200
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in a comfortable hotel during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Nice / Vence
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Vence Valberg Valberg Valberg Vicoforte Vicoforte Rapallo Rapallo Rapallo Finale Finale Vence Departure from Nice / Vence
ITALY [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 185 mi]
Apennines
F R AN C E
Maritime Alps
Vicoforte
Valberg
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Riviera di Parente
Finale
Grand Canyon du Verdon Vence
Monte Carlo
Rapallo
Gulf of Genoa
Cote d'Azur
Ligurian Sea
MEDITERRANEAN ALPS EXTREME
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
French Riviera, Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Gorge), Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Maritime Alps, Cinque Terre, Monte Carlo, Nice
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
4SA
FRANCE / ITALY
TOUR DATES
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.860
04 MAY – 12 MAY 2017 13 MAY – 21 MAY 2017 09 SEP – 17 SEP 2017 03 MAY – 11 MAY 2018 12 MAY – 20 MAY 2018 08 SEP – 16 SEP 2018
Looking at a map of the French Maritime Alps will give you an idea of the riding that awaits you and your motorcycle! You will notice the number of passes and curves, leaving only one question to be answered: Will there be enough time to cover all of this most attractive European motorcycle paradise? “Curve collectors” can add a good number to their collection. Climbing some of the famous French Tour de France passes like Col de Turini, which is also known from the rally Monte Carlo, you will get an idea of what the cyclists must stand. We are looking for a different pleasure – enjoying the flow of curves on our bikes! A quite different ride awaits us at the picturesque Cinque Terre and the French Riviera, which are connected by the famous Via Julia Augusta, along the Ligurian coast. Experiencing unique cities like Monaco, Nice and Genoa complete the amazing ride between France and Italy.
THE CHARMING FRENCH RIVIERA, CINQUE TERRE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN ALPS ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.860
USD 3.180
USD 3.500
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.950
USD 3.350
USD 3.670
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.030
USD 3.520
USD 3.840
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.150
USD 3.750
USD 4.070
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.320
USD 4.090
USD 4.410
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
FRANCE
Arrival in Nice
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Nice Saint Tropez Saint Tropez Saint Tropez Aix-en-Provenc Aix-en-Provence Avignon Avignon Avignon Digne-les-Bains Digne-les-Bains Grasse Grasse Nice Departure from Nice
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 160 mi]
Digne-les-Bains Avignon
P. N. Régional du Luberon
ITALY
EURO FESTIVAL TOUR
5EF
CLASSIC
Euro Festival
EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.370
SIGHTSEEING
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
27 APR – 06 MAY 2017 26 APR – 05 MAY 2018
www.istockphoto.com/clodio
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
BE PART OF HD‘S FRENCH RIVIERA RALLY AND EXPLORE THE RIDER‘S PARADISE THAT IS SOUTHERN FRANCE. ©Paul Bayfield
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Mediterranean Sea
TOUR DATES
Since 2007 the Harley Euro Festival has been taking place at the Golfe de St. Tropez; today it is the biggest Harley party in southern Europe. The location is well chosen: beautiful scenery, eternal sunshine, make the French Riviera a top holiday destination. We start our tour in Nice and follow the coast. As we get closer to St. Tropez the Harley traffic increases and soon the festival is all around us. After the party head to the mountains. Rugged and remote, they seem to be a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Riviera. The famous city of Avignon marks the westernmost overnight of our tour, where a rest day full of sightseeing or riding awaits. Across Mont Ventoux we head towards the Alps the next day. The Grand Canyon du Verdon offers breathtaking scenery and awesome riding on our way to Grasse, the world capital of perfume before riding back to Nice. After this tour you will understand why there’s no better place than Southern France to open the season’s festival calendar.
Saint-Tropez
Cannes, St. Tropez, Gorge de l‘Ardèche, Grand Canyon du Verdun, Grasse, Vence, Monaco, Avignon, Riviera coast and mountain roads, Mont Ventoux
RIDING HRS/DAY
Côte d’Azur
Provence
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
MONACO
Grasse
Aix-en-Provance
©Paul Bayfield
NEW
Nice
Gorges du Verdon
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 event calendar.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
Maritime Alps
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 5.370
USD 5.990
USD 6.470
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.440
USD 6.130
USD 6.610
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 5.510
USD 6.280
USD 6.760
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable middle-class Hotels) in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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AUS T RIA
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Klagenfurt
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Klagenfurt Opatija Opatija Opatija Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Plitvicka Jezera/Otocac Otocec Otocec Klagenfurt Departure from Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt
[ca. 145 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 80 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
Julian Alps
Karawanks
SLOVE NI A ITAL Y
Otocec ˇ
Postojna Cave
CR OAT I A
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Opatija
Istria Island Krk
Plitvicka ˇ Jezera/ ˇ Otocac
BO SN IA A ND H E RZ E G O VIN A
Mediterranean Sea
ADRIATIC ROLLERCOASTER EXTREME
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.660 Endless curves and the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea are the highlights on this Adriatic Rollercoaster tour. Only a few motorcycle tours offer as much diversity as Slovenia and Croatia. Starting in Klagenfurt, at the border to Slovenia, our ride takes us through the Karawanks and Julian Alps, where we get an idea what this tour will be like; motorcycling at its best, and Mediterranean flair. Opatija, a beautiful town on the Adriatic Sea, will be our base for the next two days, where we will discover the beautiful Croatian coastline. From Opatija we head to the Northern Balkans to one of the highlights of this tour, the World Heritage Site Plitvice Lakes. With its amazing lakes and waterfalls, this park alone is worth a visit! On the last two riding days, we’ll make our way back through the mountains of Croatia and Slovenia with countless sweepers, beautiful valleys and breathtaking scenery.
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ONLINE BOOKING
Karawanks, Loibl Pass, Postojna Cave, Istria, Island Cres, Island Krk, Mediterranean Sea, Plitvice Lakes National Park
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
4SC
AUSTRIA / BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA / CROATIA / SLOVENIA
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Island Cres
A MOTORCYCLE TOUR THROUGH SPECTACULAR MOTORCYCLE AREAS ALONG THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA.
TOUR DATES 27 MAY – 03 JUN 04 JUN – 11 JUN 24 SEP – 01 OCT 01 OCT – 08 OCT 26 MAY – 02 JUN 03 JUN – 10 JUN 23 SEP – 30 SEP 30 SEP – 07 OCT
2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.660
USD 2.930
USD 3.160
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.740
USD 3.080
USD 3.310
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.810
USD 3.230
USD 3.460
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.940
USD 3.480
USD 3.710
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.060
USD 3.730
USD 3.960
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (beautiful hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 5 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Entry fee for Plitvice Lakes National Park; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Postojna Cave
Arrival in Rijeka / Opatija
SLOVENIA
ITALY
Day 2 Opatija „The magic of the Postojna Cave“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 3 Opatija „Lim canal and its magestic flair“ [ca. 140 mi] Day 4 Opatija „History at the Pula Arena“ [ca. 175 mi] Day 5 Opatija „Island hopping to Cres and Krk“ [ca. 220 mi] Day 6 Opatija „Pure nature at Risnjak National Park“ [ca. 115 mi] Day 7 Departure from Rijeka / Opatija
Risnjak N. P. Opatija
Rijeka
CROATIA
Porec
Island Krk
Limsky Canal Adriatic
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
2CR
EDELWEISS TOURS
CROATIA / SLOVENIA
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.530 Croatia, the unspoiled gem on the Adriatic Sea! Since the end of Austro-Hungarian rule Opatija has been well known as a top tourist destination. The town‘s clear water, good food and fantastic coastal roads along all those wonderful bays and attract many visitors. It’s our home base on this tour. Exploring the peninsula of Istria, we first visit the Lim canal, famous for its mussels and oysters, and also pay a visit to the south of the peninsula, where we stop to see the ancient Roman Pula Arena. On our ride to Slovenia we visit Postojna Cave, the world’s second largest flowstone caves open to tourists. Unfortunately we don‘t have enough time to go to all of Croatia‘s 1,244 beautiful islands but, of course, we will get to see the two most beautiful ones! We cross the crystal-clear waters by ferry from Brestova to the island of Cres and then on to Krk, which is the largest of all those islands.We complete our scooter tour with a wonderful ride across the northern part of Croatia, to Risnjak National Park. This is your chance to sample a piece of Croatian cuisine that everyone should try.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
TOUR DATES
Island Cres
ONLINE BOOKING
Pula Arena, Postojna Cave, Istria, Island Cres, Island Krk, Lim canal, Risnjak National Park
SIGHTSEEING
28 MAY – 03 JUN 08 OCT – 14 OCT 27 MAY – 02 JUN 07 OCT – 13 OCT
Pula Arena
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
www.istock.com/xbrchx
CROATIA BY SCOOTER
SCOOTER
Sea
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
2
Vespa 300cc
Minimum number of participants: 6
USD 2.530
USD 2.740
USD 2.890
CROATIA IS AN OUTSTANDING HOLIDAY DESTINATION. AND ON A SCOOTER IT’S EVEN BETTER! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable middle-class hotel) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Scooter rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for scooters; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for scooters with deductible according to the booked scooter model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on scooter; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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CROATIA
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Dubrovnik
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Dubrovnik Hvar Hvar Hvar Split Split Biograd na Moru Biograd na Moru Mostar Murter Mostar Mostar Kotor Kotor Dubrovnik Departure from Dubrovnik
Biograd na Moru
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Krka National Park
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Split Stari Grad
Dalmatian Coast Hvar
Island Hvar Lovcen N. P.
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
PEARLS OF THE ADRIATIC SEA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Kotor
Adriatic Sea
Budva
ONLINE BOOKING
Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Budva, Hvar, Dalmatian Coast, Primošten, Krka National Park, Split
SIGHTSEEING
MONTENEGRO
Dubrovnik
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Mostar
Sv. Jure
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CAS
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA / CROATIA / MONTENEGRO
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.500 Can you imagine seeing Orient and Occident, being part of the jet set and part of traditional life, living in modern and ancient times, all in one destination? This motorcycle tour offers you exactly that. Starting in Dubrovnik, also called the “Pearl of the Adriatic“, this tour introduces you to the mysterious countries of Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.Our first destination is Hvar, the lavender island, where we spend a rest day. We continue through Split and Biograd to the famous Krka National Park, a natural wonderland. Curve after curve leads us towards Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Here is where the first signs of the Orient begin to appear and the European culture meets the Byzantine on the famous Stari Most bridge (a UNESCO World Herit-age Site). On the way back to Dubrovnik we have another overnight in Montenegro and then cross the border back to where our adventure began.
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THIS TOUR COMBINES BREATH-TAKING LANDSCAPES & SPECTACULAR ROADS ALONG THE ADRIATIC COAST.
TOUR DATES 26 MAY – 04 JUN 22 SEP – 01 OCT 25 MAY – 03 JUN 21 SEP – 30 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.500
USD 4.860
USD 5.280
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.600
USD 5.060
USD 5.480
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.710
USD 5.270
USD 5.690
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.870
USD 5.600
USD 6.020
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.040
USD 5.930
USD 6.350
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair and ambiance) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry rides to/from Island Hvar; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Castelldefels Peramola [ca. 125 mi] Peramola [ca. 130 mi] Peramola Carcassonne [ca. 155 mi] Carcassonne [ca. 85 mi] Carcassonne Mollo [ca. 155 mi] Mollo Castelldefels [ca. 180 mi] Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Carcassonne
FR AN CE Gorges de Galamus Mediterranean Sea
AN D O RRA Pyrenees
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mollo
Peramola ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
Santa Maria de Montserrat
S P AI N
Barcelona Costa Brava Castelldefels
TOUR OF THE PYRENEES
PYT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
ANDORRA / FRANCE / SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.930 Castelldefels, just south of Barcelona, is our gateway to the Pyrenees, a mountain range that forms a natural border between Spain and France. It features many peaks of 10,000 ft. or more, lots of remote wilderness and many miles of fantastic motorcycling roads.Right after leaving the coast we get to see the famous abbey of Montserrat, a 1,000-year-old monastery. Further inland, more history-laden places such as Cardona and La Seu d‘Urgell are on our way before we enter the micro-nation and shopping paradise of Andorra. Then we arrive in France, where we spend our rest day in the stunning town of Carcassonne, delightfully enclosed by medieval walls and lined with picturesque alleys. Of course you can also spend your day riding your bike, the roads on the French side of the Pyrenees are just as stunning as on the Spanish side. Back in Spain we continue on this festival of corners, curves and twisties until the mountains slowly give way to the coastal plains. Between Sant Feliu and Lloret de Mar, one of Europe‘s greatest coastal roads sweetens our last day and bids us farewell. Man, what a tour!
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ENJOY A STUNNING TOUR WITH VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC IN ONE OF EUROPE’S BEST RIDING REGIONS!
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Montserrat, Abbey Santa Maria de, La Seu d’Urgell, Andorra la Vella,Carcassonne, Gorges de Galamus, Coastal road between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Lloret de Mar
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 17 JUN 15 SEP 24 SEP 16 JUN 14 SEP 23 SEP
– 24 JUN – 22 SEP – 01 OCT – 23 JUN – 21 SEP – 30 SEP
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.930
USD 4.200
USD 4.570
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.000
USD 4.340
USD 4.710
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.080
USD 4.490
USD 4.860
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 4.170
USD 4.670
USD 5.040
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 4.280
USD 4.890
USD 5.260
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; breakfast every day; 1 picnic/lunch; 5 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; tour guide on motorcycle; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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Gulf of Biscaya
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
FRANCE
San Sebastián Luz-SaintSauveur
Arrival in Barcelona / Castelldefels
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Castelldefels Cellers [ca. 230 mi] Cellers Pamplona [ca. 240 mi] Pamplona [ca. 200 mi] Pamplona Luz-Saint-Sauveur [ca. 180 mi] Luz-Saint-Sauveur Ax-les-Thermes [ca. 195 mi] Day 7 Ax-les-Thermes Argelès-sur-Mer [ca. 210 mi] Day 8 Argelès-sur-Mer Castelldefels [ca. 210 mi] Day 9 Departure from Barcelona / Castelldefels
Pyrenees Ax-les-Thermes Argelès-sur-Mer
Pamplona Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
ANDORRA Costa Brava
Pyrenees Cellers
Barcelona
SPAIN
Castelldefels
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Mediterranean Sea
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Barcelona. See p. 18
PYRENEES EXTREME
4PE
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE / SPAIN
9 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.840 We ride on small, hidden roads through the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and back! After the success of the Alps Extreme, we know there are a lot of riders who want the long riding days and challenging roads. We ride up to the highest peaks and spend the nights in remote places, far away from tourism. The natural beauty, outstanding scenery and excellent riding on empty roads are our reward. As all Ride4Fun tours run without a luggage van, we carry our luggage on the bikes. We start close to Barcelona and drive along the southern side of the Pyrenees in Spain to the famous city of Pamplona. There we will have a rest day to explore the city or take a ride to San Sebastián on the Atlantic Ocean. The next day we cross the border to France and follow the main mountain range back to the Mediterranean, crossing the border between Spain and France several times and enjoy some passes you might know from the Tour de France. There are not too many cultural highlights on this motorcycle tour, but you will have riding at its best in breathtaking scenery.
ON THIS TOUR WE EXPLORE THE PYRENEES AND EXPERIENCE MOTORCYCLE HEAVEN.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Porto de Portalet, Col du Tourmalet, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Cadaqués
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 08 JUN 05 SEP 07 JUN 04 SEP
– 16 JUN – 13 SEP – 15 JUN – 12 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.840
USD 3.160
USD 3.560
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.920
USD 3.320
USD 3.720
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.010
USD 3.490
USD 3.890
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.140
USD 3.750
USD 4.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.310
USD 4.090
USD 4.490
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 7 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Madrid / Alcalá de Henares
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Alcalá de Henares Soria [ca. 160 mi] Soria Pamplona [ca. 145 mi] Pamplona [ca. 140 mi] Pamplona Santo Domingo de la Calzada [ca. 145 mi] Santo Domingo de la Calzada Cervera de Pisuerga [ca. 170 mi] Cervera de Pisuerga León [ca. 160 mi] León Villafranca del Bierzo [ca. 150 mi] Villafranca del Bierzo Santo Estevo [ca. 140 mi] Santo Estevo Santiago de Compostela [ca. 160 mi] Santiago de Compostela [ca. 115 mi] Santiago de Compostela Verín [ca. 140 mi] Verín Salamanca [ca. 165 mi] Salamanca Alcalá de Henares [ca. 145 mi] Departure from Madrid / Alcalá de Henaresg
Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
NEW ST. JAMES WAY: TAPAS, PEAKS & TURNS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.870 El Camino de Santiago, or St. James’s Way, one of the most popular pilgrimage route, leads through one of Europe’s most beautiful regions: northern Spain. From Madrid we head across the French border into the beautiful Pyrenees. The “Camino Frances” leads the pilgrims towards Santiago de Compostela and it will be our guideline as well. We will follow it loosely, enjoying places like Logroño or Burgos. Using bikes for our “pilgrimage” enables us to explore other places, too, like San Sebastian or the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. On this tour we use luxury Paradores, beautiful hotels, usually located in some age-old building that used to be a pilgrims hospital or a bishop’s palac. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while watching the pilgrims walk past and listening to the clicking noise of their walking sticks. A rest day provides time enjoy the outstanding beauty of Santiago and to ride to Cabo Finisterre, end of the known world for many hundreds of years and the place where pilgrims traditionally burn their hiking boots. Full of unforgettable impressions we head then back to vibrating Madrid.
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FRANCE Cantabrian Mountains
Santiago de Compostela
Peaks of Europe Pamplona
Villafranca del Bierzo Leon
Santo Estevo
Pyrenees
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Verin Parque National de Montesinho
Soria
SPAIN Salamanca
Sierra de Guadarrama
PORTUGAL
Alcale de Henares
Madrid
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
Cervera de Pisuerga
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CBS
FRANCE / PORTUGAL / SPAIN
Gulf of Vizcaya
DISCOVER NORTHERN SPAIN AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF ST. JAMES’S WAY, WITHOUT ANY BLISTERS!
TOUR DATES 25 JUN 20 AUG 24 JUN 19 AUG
– 09 JUL – 03 SEP – 08 JUL – 02 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
St. James Way, Santiago de Compostella, Picos de Europa, Pamplona, Pyrenees, Sierra de Cebollera
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.870
USD 6.460
USD 7.380
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.030
USD 6.770
USD 7.690
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.180
USD 7.080
USD 8.000
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.370
USD 7.460
USD 8.380
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.610
USD 7.930
USD 8.850
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class Hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 12 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Málaga Loja Loja Loja Ronda Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
SPAIN
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Granada
Iznajar Reservior
Alhambra
Loja Sierra Nevada
El Torcal Ronda
Malaga
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Costa del Sol
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
PUEBLOS BLANCOS
5AN
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / SPAIN
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.170 While the coast is the main attraction for regular tourists, riders like us want to spend more time in the mountains. After catching a short glimpse of the beautiful Costa del Sol we head north, to the hinterland. In Loja we enjoy our first rest day, but who would want to rest with highlights like the famous Alhambra or the Sierra Nevada just around the corner? The Sierra Nevada is one of the few areas in the world where you can go skiing in the morning and take a dip in the ocean in the afternoon! But, being real riders, we remain seated on our Harley-Davidson motorcycles and do some more miles! From Loja, we will begin exploring the central and western regions of Andalusia.Olive orchards and impressive mountain ranges line the way to Ronda, a picturesque little town high up in the Andalusian Mountains, where we spend another two nights. Before you realize it, and way too soon, the last riding day arrives. But we enjoy the last day to the fullest and try to find as many good roads as possible before we return to Malaga. This is truly one of the best motorcycle regions in the world!
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ANDALUSIA IS EVERY RIDER’S DREAM DESTINATION. COME AND LIVE YOUR DREAM ON A HARLEY.
Mediterranean Sea ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Málaga, Granada, Alhambra, Torcal de Antequera, Garganta del Chorro, Ronda, White Towns of Andalusia, Gibraltar, El Puerto de Santa María
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 30 SEP 07 OCT 29 SEP 06 OCT
– 06 OCT – 13 OCT – 05 OCT – 12 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.170
USD 4.560
USD 4.960
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 4.220
USD 4.660
USD 5.060
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 4.260
USD 4.740
USD 5.140
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee for Alhambra; Edelweiss Riding Tips.; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Málaga Granada Granada Antequera Antequera Arcos de la Frontera Arcos de la Frontera Ronda Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
[ca. 200 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 155 mi]
S PAI N
Alhambra Granada
Zahara de la Sierra Arcos de la Frontera
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Sierra Nevada
Antequera Ronda
Montes de Málaga
Málaga
Costa Tropical
Costa del Sol Gibraltar Costa de la Cruz Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
MAR OC C O
ANDALUSIA TOUR
ATS
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.350 Andalusia has always been associated with fiery steeds and proud horsemen. We feel like knights, in our colorful armor, mounting our metal stallions. Up to Granada we ride, to the Alhambra, the most splendid palace the Moorish caliphs ever built. It is a magnificent picture, with the snow-covered Sierra Nevada as a backdrop. Next on our trail is Antequera, a typical Andalusian white town with historic buildings around every corner. From here the road meanders through rolling hills covered with olive and almond tree groves. Black fighting bulls rub their hides lazily on rough cork oaks near Arcos de la Frontera. We stop in Gibraltar, not far from Africa, before we arrive at the spectacular town of Ronda, situated on both sides of the deep, narrow Tajo Canyon. The local bullfighting arena is said to be the place where the classical Spanish bullfight was first celebrated.On the last day we ride our high-tech horses through the Sierra and along the white beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Is it our imagination, or do we really hear one of our boxers scrape a hind leg on the ground for a farewell?
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A TOUR OF ANDALUSIA IS ABOUT TWISTIES, TAPAS, WINE AND SCENERY. AND ABOUT MORE TWISTIES.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Alhambra, Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar, Torcal de Antequera, Arcos de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Plaza de Toros de Ronda, Sierra del Chaparral, Montes de Málaga, Zahara de la Sierra
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 09 APR – 16 APR 19 OCT – 26 OCT 08 APR – 15 APR 18 OCT – 25 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.350
USD 3.630
USD 4.000
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.420
USD 3.780
USD 4.150
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.500
USD 3.930
USD 4.300
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.620
USD 4.180
USD 4.550
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.750
USD 4.430
USD 4.800
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels with Spanish flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Entry fee for Alhambra; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
SPAIN
Arrival in Almeria / Tabernas
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Tabernas Cazorla [ca. 175 mi] Cazorla [ca. 155 mi] Cazorla Andujar [ca. 210 mi] Andujar Alhama de Granada [ca. 200 mi] Alhama de Granada La Calahorra [ca. 190 mi] La Calahorra Tabernas [ca. 170 mi] Departure from Almeria / Tabernas
Andújar Cazorla Sierras de Cazorla
Sierra de Tejeda The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Granada
Tabernas
N.P. de Sierra Nevada
Cape Gata Mediterranean Sea
4AN
RIDE4FUN EDELWEISS TOURS
SPAIN
8 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.490 Spain is known around the world for things like great tapas, colorful fiestas and wild flamenco, but Andalucía is known for even greater tapas, even more colorful fiestas and even wilder flamenco. Spain is known for dramatic scenery and many historic highlights, but Andalucía is known for even more dramatic scenery and even more historic highlights. And if Spanish roads are known for their twistiness and their appeal to motorcyclists from all over the world, then Andalucía’s roads are… well, take your guess. This stunning rider’s dream tour starts outside of Almería, in the sunny hinterland of the Costa del Sol. From here, mountain ranges stretch off in every direction and they are criss-crossed by those amazing roads. In a counter-clockwise direction we move about this wonderland, hopping from range to range and from curve to curve, all day long. Cazorla National Park, Sierra de Morena, Las Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada – these are beautiful names of beautiful places full of beautiful roads. At least once in your life you have to ride the stunning roads of Andalucía: why not do it here and now?
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La Calahorra Sierra Nevada
Almeria
NEW
N.P. Sierra de Baza
Alhambra
Alhama de Granada
SOUTHERN SPAIN EXTREME
Reservoir Negratin
Andalusia
SPECTACULAR ROADS, ENDLESS BLUE SKY AND ETERNAL SUNSHINE: IT JUST DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER.
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
HIGHLIGHTS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Sierra Nevada, Granada, Sierra de Tejeda, Costa Almeria
SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 16 APR – 23 APR 20 OCT – 27 OCT 28 OCT – 04 NOV 15 APR – 22 APR 19 OCT – 26 OCT 27 OCT – 03 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.490
USD 2.760
USD 3.160
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.560
USD 2.900
USD 3.300
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.640
USD 3.050
USD 3.450
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.730
USD 3.230
USD 3.630
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.830
USD 3.440
USD 3.840
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable hotels with the special flair of the region) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Málaga Sevilla Sevilla Sevilla Faro Faro Santiago do Cacém Santiago do Cacém Lisboa (Lisbon) Lisboa (Lisbon) Lisboa (Lisbon) Zafra Zafra Córdoba Córdoba Málaga Departure from Málaga
Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Atlantic Ocean
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 140 mi]
PORTUGAL Elvas Estoril
Zafra Sierra Morena
Santiago do Cacém
Cape St. Vincent
Sierra de Aracena Faro
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.620 On this breathtaking motorcycle tour through Spain and Portugal we will find the origins of Spain’s national dance and the best port in Portugal. But obviously there’s more, like tons of stunning motorcycling roads along the coast, over mountains and around softly rolling hills. From Málaga, we’ll carve the twisty roads of the Costa del Sol to the Algarve, a spectacular coast that invites you to take a dip. Lisbon is a work of art, with streets so steep that instead of our bikes we have to use our feet to climb them, so bring some comfy shoes! A long but rewarding riding day takes us across the Extremadura, to Zafra, where we find the time to unwind. The endless curvy roads of the Sierra Morena sweeten our ride to Córdoba, our last stop before we reach Málaga again. With port in our luggage, flamenco in our ears and countless curves under our belts we have to say goodbye. Unfortunately. For now...
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Málaga Costa del Sol
Mediterranean Sea
MOROCCO
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CCC
PORTUGAL / SPAIN
Marbella
ONLINE BOOKING
Ronda, Seville, Faro, Algarve, Serra de Monchique, Sierra Morena,Evora, Extremadura, Córdoba, Lisboa (Lisbon)
SIGHTSEEING
Ronda
z
EDELWEISS TOURS
Serranía de Ronda
u la L
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
RIDING HRS/DAY
Montes de Málaga
Sevilla
e ta d Cos
Gulf of Cádiz
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
DIFFICULTY
Córdoba
Serra de Monchique
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
CLASSIC
SPAIN
Lisboa
DISCOVER THE HOME OF FLAMENCO & FADO, OF TAPAS & PORT. COME & EXPERIENCE SPAIN & PORTUGAL.
TOUR DATES 27 MAR – 06 APR 05 OCT – 15 OCT 26 MAR – 05 APR 04 OCT – 14 OCT
2017 2017 2018 2018
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© Strohm Armstrong
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.620
USD 5.040
USD 5.510
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.730
USD 5.260
USD 5.730
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 4.850
USD 5.490
USD 5.960
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.050
USD 5.900
USD 6.370
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.270
USD 6.340
USD 6.810
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Tenerife / Puerto de Santiago
Day 2 Puerto de Santiago to Parc Nacional del Teide Day 3 Puerto de Santiago to La Gomera Day 4 Puerto de Santiago Telde Day 5 Telde Puerto de Santiago Day 6 Puerto de Santiago to Las Portelas Day 7 Departure from Tenerife / Puerto de Santiago
[ca. 115 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 200 mi]
Macizo de Anaga Pico del Teide Tenerife
Gomera
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Corona Forestal Natural Park Puerto de Santiago
EDELWEISS TOURS
ONLINE BOOKING
Parque Natural de Tamadaba, Pico del Teide, Parque Natural de Pilancones, Corona Forestal Natural Park, Barranco del Cabrito, Macizo de Anaga
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Gran Canaria
Atlantic Ocean
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Telde
Pilancones Natural Park
SPAIN
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TOURING CENTER TENERIFE
TOURING CENTER
Tamadaba Natural Park
Canary Islands
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TTE
TOUR DATES
SPAIN
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 2.440 The Canaries are a group of islands belonging to Spain, but located off the coast of Morocco, created by volcanic eruptions. Despite their close proximity they are very different from each other. Gran Canaria is known as the “miniature continent“, with landscapes ranging from sandy dunes to inland canyons and forested mountains. La Gomera, the smallest of the three, features deep ravines and lush orchards, vineyards and banana groves. Tenerife, the largest island, is the most diverse one and the home of a massive volcano named Teide, Spain’s tallest mountain. One thing the three islands have in common are spectacular roads, outstanding scenery and a very pleasant climate that can be best described as eternal spring.Take a break from winter and join us on this tour of the Canary Islands. This trip will challenge your riding skills, thrill your imagination and make you want to come back time and again.
ENJOY A WEEK OF FANTASTIC ISLAND-HOPPING IN THE CANARY ISLANDS AND FEEL ETERNAL SPRING.
29 JAN 05 FEB 12 FEB 26 NOV 03 DEC 10 DEC 28 JAN 04 FEB 11 FEB 25 NOV 02 DEC 09 DEC
– 04 FEB – 11 FEB – 18 FEB – 02 DEC – 09 DEC – 16 DEC – 03 FEB – 10 FEB – 17 FEB – 01 DEC – 08 DEC – 15 DEC
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018
© Smith Darren
www.istockphoto.com/47288744
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 2.440
USD 2.980
USD 3.410
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 2.500
USD 3.100
USD 3.530
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 2.560
USD 3.220
USD 3.650
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 2.630
USD 3.360
USD 3.790
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 2.720
USD 3.540
USD 3.970
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel d(comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair and ambiance) uring entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; All ferry rides; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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UNITE D KINGDOM
ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
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FROM PARIS TO OMAHA
Arrival in Paris / Versailles
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
CPO
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
FRANCE
Versailles Tours [ca. 165 mi] Tours Angers [ca. 120 mi] Angers Carnac [ca. 175 mi] Carnac [ca. 160 mi] Carnac Morlaix [ca. 215 mi] Morlaix Saint-Malo [ca. 245 mi] Saint-Malo Bayeux [ca. 190 mi] Bayeux [ca. 75 mi] Bayeux Étretat [ca. 75 mi] Étretat Versailles [ca. 120 mi] Departure from Paris / Versailles
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Bayeux
SIGHTSEEING
Versailles
Paris
Mont Saint-Michel Menhir
Le Mans
Carnac Briére N.P.
Angers
Loire Valley
Tours
F RAN CE
Bay of Biscay
ONLINE BOOKING
Paris, castles of the Loire Valley, Le Mans racetrack, Crozon Peninsula, Brittany coastal road, beaches of Côte d‘Émeraude, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches and memorials, Rouen
RIDING HRS/DAY
Normandy
Côté d'Émeraude SaintMalo
Morlaix
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Paris. See p. 18
– 19 AUG – 31 AUG – 18 AUG – 30 AUG
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
2017 2017 2018 2018
www.istockphoto.com/Leonid Andronov
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
126
D-Day
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
08 AUG 20 AUG 07 AUG 19 AUG
From Paris we head south, follow the Loire for a while and marvel at some of the countless châteaux that are lined up along the river. Then we reach the Atlantic coast and Brittany with its Celtic heritage. Carnac is famous for its megalith culture, and strolling amid the stones that were put upright more than 6,000 years ago will make your imagination run wild. Along Brittany’s rugged coast and across its scenic interior we circle around the peninsula, to the pink granite coast and to St. Malo with its huge ramparts. Past Mont St. Michel we reach Normandy and the city of Bayeux. Our rest day here features “battle tourism” at its best for it was here, at the beaches of Normandy, where Allied forces liberated Europe in 1944. Today countless historic sites attract visitors from around the globe. Northern France my not feature any mountains, but its wealth of history and culture are second to none.
FROM PARIS, THE CITY OF LOVE, TO THE RUGGED CLIFFS OF BRITTANY AND THE BEACHES OF NORMANDY.
Étretat
TOUR DATES
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.190
English Channel
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.190
USD 5.640
USD 6.240
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.310
USD 5.880
USD 6.480
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.430
USD 6.120
USD 6.720
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster Models | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.580
USD 6.420
USD 7.020
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 5.760
USD 6.780
USD 7.380
6
Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 5.940
USD 7.140
USD 7.740
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability.
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EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Oslo
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Oslo Vrådal Vrådal Sola Sola Sola Bergen Bergen Bergen Fjærland Fjærland Geiranger Geiranger Ålesund Departure from Ålesund
Ålesund
[ca. 160 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 80 mi]
Geirangerfjord
Trollstigen
Geiranger Jostedalsbreen N.P. Fjærland Glittertind
NOR W A Y
Bergen Lysefjord
North Sea
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This is the route for the tour that starts in Oslo. If you choose to begin your journey in Ålesund, the itinerary will be reversed. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Sola
SWE DE N
Oslo
Vrådal
Vänern
Skagerrak
DE N MARK
THE VIKING EXPERIENCE
CVE
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
NORWAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Oslo, Lysefjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen Road, Ålesund
SIGHTSEEING
29 Jun 10 Aug 28 Jun 09 Aug
This motorcycle tour takes you to the most stunning Norwegian Fjords. The tour starts in Oslo, the capital of Norway. We’ll spend a day here, leaving enough time to visit the castle, museums and explore the old town. Through the wild and untouched Telemark region we ride west, spending a night in Vrådal before we reach the fjords. Breath-taking scenery surrounds us as we descend to Sola Beach near Stavanger, our home for one night. The next day we ride along and cross fjords. Our destination is Bergen, considered to be the most beautiful, yet wettest city in Norway. Via Sogndal and Fjærdal we reach Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to continental Europe’s largest glacier. The scenery will remind you of Antarctica! We’ll ride to Dalsnibba, Scandinavia’s highest road at 5,000 ft., cruise along Geirangerfjord on a ferry or navigate the switchbacks of the Trollstigen, and marvel at the mile-high Troll Wall, Europe’s highest vertical rock wall. In Ålesund, you can enjoy an endless sunset – not quite the midnight sun, but close.
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RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.120
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
FJORDS, ISLANDS AND GLACIERS COMBINED ON THIS FANTASTIC TOUR THROUGH SWEDEN AND NORWAY! * DIRECTION: OSLO – ÅLESUND
** DIRECTION: ÅLESUND – OSLO
– 08 Jul – 19 Aug – 07 Jul – 18 Aug
2017 * 2017 ** 2018 * 2018 **
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.120
USD 5.540
USD 6.140
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.230
USD 5.760
USD 6.360
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.370
USD 6.040
USD 6.640
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.550
USD 6.410
USD 7.010
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.740
USD 6.780
USD 7.380
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Ålesund
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Ålesund to the bird island of Runde Ålesund to the Geirangerfjord Ålesund to the troll‘s ladder: Trollstigen Ålesund along the Atlantic Ocean Road Ålesund to the fjords Departure from Ålesund
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 210 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Bud
Norwegian Sea
Åndalsnes
Runde
Ålesund Trollstigen
Bird island
Sunnmore
Geirangerfjorden
NORWA Y
Dalsnibba
Stryn
TOURING CENTER NORWAY NORWAY
NTC
TOURING CENTER EDELWEISS TOURS
7 DAYS VACATION from $ 3.230
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 10 JUL 17 JUL 09 JUL 16 JUL
– 16 JUL – 23 JUL – 15 JUL – 22 JUL
Amazing scenery and little traffic on beautiful roads make this motorcycle tour so special. Our home base is Ålesund, a charming little town built on a rocky peninsula. From here we start our motorcycle tour with a visit to the bird island of Runde. Day two celebrates the beauty of Geirangerfjord. The road of the same name is just as spectacular as the fjord itself! The following day we’ll climb up the troll‘s ladder, Norway’s most famous road and one of Europe’s most extreme mountain passes. Another day, another road, the Atlantic Road is waiting. Eight storm-lashed bridges connect a series of islands, a sight and a ride to behold. Last but not least the “Fiord-Loop” takes us to the wind-torn islands near Kristiansund, with no fewer than ten fjords to navigate around or across. At the end of this week there is no dark night, but a bright farewell evening, as the sun never sets on Norway’s horizon.
2017 2017 2018 2018
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TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
ONLINE BOOKING
Runde (Bird Island), Geirangerfjord, Trollstigen Road, Ålesund, Atlanterhavsvegen (Atlantic Road)
ALONG, ACROSS AND AROUND THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FJORDS: A MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN NORWAY.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 3.230
USD 3.460
USD 3.770
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 3.290
USD 3.590
USD 3.900
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 3.350
USD 3.710
USD 4.020
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 3.460
USD 3.920
USD 4.230
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 3.560
USD 4.130
USD 4.440
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in a comfortable hotel (comfortable hotel with sea view) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 6 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotel, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Ålesund
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Ålesund Sunndalsøra Sunndalsøra Trondheim Trondheim Overhalla Overhalla Sandnessjøen Sandnessjøen Bodø Bodø Henningsvær Henningsvær Harstad Harstad Storslett Storslett Alta Alta Lakselv Lakselv Karesuando Karesuando Tromsø Departure from Tromsø
North Cape Barents Sea
[ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 145 mi] [ca. 245 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Ålesund and ends in Tromsø. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE NORTH CAPE
ANC
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
FINLAND / NORWAY
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.000 Fjords, glaciers, midnight sun, the Arctic Circle, North Cape – keywords for our motorcycle tour “Adventure North Cape”! Starting in Ålesund, we climb the famous Trollstigen mountain pass and then follow the coastline and fjords, to Åndalsnes. From Trondheim we take laid back roads along endless lakes to Overhalla! We cruise along the coastline, interrupted only by wonderfully relaxing ferry rides on our way to Sandnessjøen. As you will notice as we go inland, the scenery gets more vast and barren, tundra vegetation replaces forests, and all of a sudden there it is – the Arctic Circle. Only the spectacular view of the Lofoten islands and Vesterålen can top that. After visiting Alta and its famous Tirpitz Museum we conquer our most important destination, the North Cape. Crossing the border into Finland, endless forests and numerous lakes accompany us to the town of Karesuando directly at the Swedish-Finnish border. On our last riding day, we head back to the Norwegian coast. Charming Tromsø, one of the main centers of Norway, hosts us for our farewell evening.
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CROSS THE ARTIC CIRCLE AND ENJOY THE RIDE TO EUROPE‘S MOST NORTHERN POINT, THE NORTH CAPE.
Alta Tromsø Vesterålen Lofoten Islands
Lakselv
Storslett
Harstad Karesuando
Henningsvær
Bodø
Sandnessjøen
Norvegian Sea
S WE D E N Overhalla
FI N L AN D
Trondheim
Ålesund Trollstigen
Sunndalsøra
Gulf of Bothnia
N OR WA Y
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 25 JUL – 07 AUG 2017 24 JUL – 06 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
North Cape, Arctic Circle, Lofoten islands, Vesterålen islands, Trondheim, Ålesund, Lapland
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Motorcycle
Minimum number of participants: 6 USD
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 6.000
USD 6.540
USD 7.140
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.150
USD 6.830
USD 7.430
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 6.290
USD 7.120
USD 7.720
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.480
USD 7.490
USD 8.090
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 6.720
USD 7.970
USD 8.570
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Bodø-Lofoten; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EUROPE
IRELAND AND THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
11 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.030 Céad míle fáilte – a hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland. Vibrant cities, impressive castles, prehis-toric stone circles, spectacular natural wonders and much more is spread out across the country, connected by of terrific roads. From Dublin via Northern Ireland we find the starting point of the “Wild Atlantic Way,” a tourist route around the western half of the island. It offers spectacular scenery, abundant history and lively Irish-Gaelic culture. Galway has more street artists than any other place, and the atmosphere in the Irish pubs is a legendary mix of fun, music and hospitality.The south-west is all about rugged coastal scenery; the slogan “where land and sea collide, where untamed beauty abounds” culminates here. The south-east is softer and more relaxed. We complete the circle around the Emerald Isle and take home a treasure trove of memories. Fheiceann tú in Éirinn – see you in Ireland!
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Day 1
Arrival in Dublin
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Dublin Belfast Belfast Letterkenny Letterkenny Ballina Ballina Galway Galway Galway Killarney Killarney Killarney Waterford Waterford Dublin Departure from Dublin
Letterkenny
[ca. 170 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 135 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SIGHTSEEING
Belfast
Ballina Trimcastle Irish Sea Galway
Cliffs of Moher
Dublin
IRELAND
Celtic Sea
Wicklow Mtns N.P.
Waterford Killarney Ring of Kerry Killarney N.P.
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Dublin. See p. 18
ONLINE BOOKING
Dublin, Trim Castle, Belfast, Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Destillerie, Sleave League, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow Nationalpark, Glendalough
RIDING HRS/DAY
NORTHERN IRELAND
Downpatrick's Head
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Antrim Coast
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CIR
IRELAND / UNITED KINGDOM
Giant's Causeway
ITINERARY
FIND SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES ALONG THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY AND THE TYPICAL IRISH HOSPITALITY.
TOUR DATES 17 JUN 28 JUN 16 JUN 27 JUN
– 27 JUN – 08 JUL – 26 JUN – 07 JUL
2017 2017 2018 2018
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TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 5.030
USD 5.440
USD 6.230
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.140
USD 5.650
USD 6.440
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Triumph Tiger Explorer | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 5.250
USD 5.870
USD 6.660
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.380
USD 6.130
USD 6.920
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.540
USD 6.460
USD 7.250
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historical flair) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 8 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Manchester / Liverpool / Chester
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Liverpool / Chester Keswick [ca. 110 mi] Keswick Hinckley [ca. 145 mi] Hinckley Lynmouth [ca. 185 mi] Lynmouth Exeter [ca. 180 mi] Exeter Abergavenny [ca. 185 mi] Abergavenny Cardigan [ca. 195 mi] Cardigan Snowdonia [ca. 175 mi] Snowdonia Liverpool / Chester [ca. 155 mi] Liverpool / Chester Departure from Manchester / Liverpool / Chester
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events. Attention: itinerary and tour dates depend on the 2017/2018 Isle of Man race calendar. The tour dates either include a TT Supersport or a Senior Race date.
TRIUMPH ONLY
Keswick Lake District N.P.
North Sea
Isle of Man
Manchester Liverpool/ Chester
Irish Sea
IRELAND
Peak District
Snowdonia Snowdonia N.P. Hinckley Cardigan
GREAT BRITAIN
Abergavenny
Brecon Beacons N.P. Lynmouth Exmoor N.P. Exeter
English Channel
FRANCE
ISLE OF MAN TOUR
3CT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
UNITED KINGDOM
10 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.220 Experience an adventure in the land of the Celts with this legendary motorcycle tour. Starting in the vibrating modern city of Liverpool, we will first head up North before exploring the beauty and rolling hills of the Peak District and Leicestershire. A highlight awaits us in Hinckley and all true Triumph fans will look forward to it: we will explore the secrets of the state-of-the-art Triumph manufacturing plant on a guided tour. Heading south through the Exmoor National Park, this motorcycle tour will take in mystical Stonehenge and the ruins of King Arthur’s castle before entering Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Continuing on the stunning coastal and mountain roads that typify the Snowdonia National Park we finally head back to Liverpool. But for most the ultimate highlight of this tour will be the visit to the fabled Isle of Man, one of the most iconic destinations for motorcyclists. A day on the island gives you a chance to watch the exciting TT race live, which will become a memorable highlight of your tour.
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HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
ONLINE BOOKING
Stonehenge, Brecon Beacons National Park, Douglas, Isle of Man, TT Supersport or Senior race, Lake District
SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 27 MAY – 06 JUN 08 JUN – 18 JUN 26 MAY – 05 JUN 07 JUN – 17 JUN
2017 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 7.220
USD 7.840
USD 8.630
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 7.350
USD 8.100
USD 8.890
RIDE ENDLESS ROLLING HILLS, MAGNIFICENT COASTAL DRIVES AND EXPERIENCE THE FABLED ISLE OF MAN. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (comfortable hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour (except for days to/from Isle of Man); Flight ticket to Isle of Man; TT Supersport or Senior race ticket; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Birmingham / Hinckley
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
Hinckley Helmsley [ca. 160 mi] Helmsley Port of Menteith [ca. 225 mi] Port of Menteith Fort William [ca. 190 mi] Fort William Broadford [ca. 210 mi] Broadford Inverness [ca. 175 mi] Inverness [ca. 255 mi] Inverness Braemar [ca. 145 mi] Braemar Otterburn [ca. 255 mi] Otterburn Yorkshire Dales [ca. 185 mi] Yorkshire Dales Hinckley [ca. 200 mi] Departure from Birmingham / Hinckley
Isle of Sky Inverness Loch Ness
Broadford Fort William
Highlands Port of Menteith
Braemar
Edinburgh Hadrian's Wall Otterburn
NORTHE R N IRE LA N D Lake District
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Irish Sea
HIGHLANDER TOUR
3HT
EDELWEISS TOURS
UNITED KINGDOM
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.070 With a guided tour in the Triumph factory in Hinckley we start our motorcycle tour to Scotland. We head north through the North York Moors and across Hadrian’s Wall to finally arrive in Scotland. The tour itinerary samples the finest roads Great Britain has to offer including some major historical sites. Threading your way through the glass-like lochs, the tour takes in iconic locations like Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Culloden, Balmoral Castle and the stunning Isle of Skye. A rest day gives plenty of time to enjoy the historic city of Inverness, or to seek out the elusive “Nessie“, whose home is said to be the nearby Loch Ness. Of course, you could always choose to get back on the bike riding up to the remote west coast of Scotland. Throughout the trip there will be plenty of opportunities to sample the fine fresh local products and to round off your day with a nip of the famous Scotch whisky. As with all Triumph Adventure motorcycle tours, all the essentials are covered.
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IT’S ABOUT THE ROUGH BEAUTY OF THE HIGHLANDS, THE MIGHTY CASTLE RUINS AND SINGLE TRACK ROADS
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Helmsley
Yorkshire Dales
IRE LA N D Hinckley Birmingham
TRIUMPH ONLY CLASSIC
North Sea
HIGHLIGHTS
G RE AT B RIT A IN
ONLINE BOOKING
Hadrian‘s Wall, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Durness, Balmoral Castle
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 20 JUN – 01 JUL 2017 19 JUN – 30 JUN 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 6.070
USD 6.760
USD 7.260
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 6.220
USD 7.060
USD 7.560
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (comfortable hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
EUROPE
Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavík
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
Reykjavík Selfoss Selfoss Sauðárkrókur Sauðárkrókur Akureyri Akureyri Húsavík Húsavík Egilsstaðir Egilsstaðir Hornafjörður Hornafjörður Kirkjubæjarklaustur Kirkjubæjarklaustur Flúðir Flúðir Reykjavík Departure from Reykjavík
Denmark Strait
[ca. 125 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 95 mi]
Hüsavik
Akureyri Egilsstaðir
ICELA ND Gullfoss
Thingvellir The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
3FI
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
10 DAYS VACATION from € 7.050,Iceland – the land of contrasts – is located just below the Arctic Circle and attracts visitors with its diverse nature and remote roads. On Iceland you will find it all: glaciers, steaming volcanoes, geysers and rolling hills with. Join us on this breath-taking motorcycle ride, get to know some outstandingly friendly people and experience the true meaning of “icy hot“, Icelandic style. Our Triumph adventure begins in Reykjavik, before we head for the Highlands spotting the first geysers and gorgeous waterfalls along the way. Once we arrive in the North, we will set out on the most famous road in Iceland – the Ring Road or Hringvegur, as the locals call it. Dettifoss is just one of the amazing natural wonders we see en route and as we continue the roads turn from paved to gravel and the area gets more and more remote. Though the roads invite us to keep rolling, the opportunity to take some pictures of the biggest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajökull, just cannot be missed. We will then ride back to the coast, once again via the Ring Road to arrive back in Reykjavik.
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Jökulsárlón
Reykjavík
Selfoss Flúðir
Hornafjörður
Landmannalaugar Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Atlantic Ocean
ICELAND
Vatnajökull
Geysir
TRIUMPH ONLY
ICELAND – FIRE AND ICE
Dettifoss
Sauðárkrókur
EXPERIENCE LARGELY UNSPOILED AND PURE NATURE ON THIS TOUR THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS OF ICELAND.
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
Hveravellir, Glaumbær, Landmannalaugar, Skaftafell National Park, Húsavík, Dettifoss, Langjökull, Vatnajökull, Geysir Strokkar, Gullfoss, Jökulsárlón, Lakagígar, Blue Lagoon
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 23 JUL 04 AUG 16 AUG 22 JUL 03 AUG 15 AUG
– 02 AUG – 14 AUG – 26 AUG – 01 AUG – 13 AUG – 25 AUG
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
3
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 7.050
USD 7.670
USD 8.590
4
Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 7.180
USD 7.930
USD 8.850
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels (Comfortable hotels and one overnight in basic guest house) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a water-proof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips. Services not included: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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PARTNER
ROADTEC™ 01, the new Sport Touring Radial tyre of the METZELER line, was developed to offer motorcyclists a high level of grip in different weather conditions, on both dry and wet roads, as well as changeable and low grip surfaces. ROADTEC™ 01 is also capable of offering a mileage of reference in its segment, thanks to more uniform and regular wear, and great stability both at high speeds and with the bike fully loaded.
METZELER
FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW ROADTEC™ 01 ROADTEC™ 01 is the latest evolution of METZELER sport touring tyres which, with respect to its predecessor ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™, has among its strong points an improvement of the grip on wet and low-grip surfaces, an increase in mileage (+10%) and a high degree of adaptability to different bikes, riding styles and weather conditions. # ROADTEC™ 01 has a completely new tread pattern. In particular, the front tyre has grooves that are more transversal with respect to the rolling direction of the tyre. This has made it possible to increase the mechanical grip on slippery surfaces and in different riding situations. # The area of contact with the asphalt is now wider and shorter and, working together with the 0-degree steel-belt technology of METZELER-branded products, guarantees higher mileage and lasting performance over time. # The innovative compounds are well adapted to the needs of different categories of motorcyclists. The dual-compound rear solutions, with 100% silica on the shoulders and silica and carbon black in the central band of the tread, ensure mileage and grip in the most varied conditions of use. The 100% silica front tyres ensure great safety while braking, in particular on wet surfaces and on those with low friction. # The 0-degree steel belt together with the INTERACT™ technology improve stability and comfort, and guarantee foreseeable and precise behaviour, the best for enjoying the road.
EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL AND METZELER ARE CONNECTED IN A LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP. Edelweiss tours are taking their participants on nearly every continent on the world, because of this also the requirements to the material are quit challenging. With our products we ensure that road conditions and the weather are not playing a role in planning the tour. With a lot of grip, predictable handling, excellent running performance, stability and comfort, we contribute our special part of an unforgettable experience at the Edelweiss tours. MARTIN SCHAUMLÖFFEL HEAD OF TRADE & CONSUMER MARKETING METZELER ZWEIRADREIFEN
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SPIRIT OF GS ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS OF THE ALTIPLANO. French Photographer, and passionate GS rider, Stéphane Gautronneau, is one of the many motorcyclists in the world who lives with the Spirit of GS at heart. Driven by an insatiable wanderlust, he searches for unseen places and unusual subjects for his photography. He stays close to the elements, as only one who rides a GS can, and documents his travels like no one else in the world. His unique photos can be found on the pages of major travel magazines where they inspire and arouse a similar desire for exploration in others. One of his latest adventures took him to the high Altiplano plains of southeast Peru, an extreme climate more reminiscent of the surface of the moon than anything found on Earth. Here, in the early morning hours before the tourist busses arrive, he encountered the perfect lighting and conditions for his unique brand of photography, and captured images in places where no bus goes.
All you need is a machine like the GS, and a spirit of adventure like Stéphane’s to create these brilliant images as well. And anywhere Stéphane travels, upon routes which few motorcycles have traversed before, he meets friends for life; GS riders from around the world. Friendships blossom in unfamiliar places. This too is the Spirit of GS. Live out your wanderlust, keep the four elements close by, and when you meet like-minded people, lend a hand and a heart, saying: Ride out and live your dreams – that is the Spirit of GS.
LEARN MORE ABOUT STÉPHANE GAUTRONNEAU AND THE GS ON: SPIRITOFGS.COM #SPIRITOFGS
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AMERICA BELIZE CANADA COSTA RICA CUBA GUATEMALA HONDURAS MEXICO NICARAGUA PANAMA USA ARGENTINA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR PERU URUGUAY
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SOUTH AMERICA ADVENTURE PATAGONIA
WORLD TOUR NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY USA / Mexico / Guatemala / Honduras / Nicaragua / Costa Rica / Panama 1LP – 42 days, page 148
WORLD TOUR SOUTH AMERICA BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS Columbien / Ecuador / Peru / Bolivia / Argentina / Chile 1BP – 73 days, page 149
EDELWEISS REUNION WEEKEND + TOUR Oregon / USA
EBK – 3 or 10 days, page 206
Argentina / Chile APA – 21 days, page 150
ADVENTURE ALTIPLANO Argentina / Bolivia / Chile AAP – 17 days, page 152
ADVENTURE MACHU PICCHU Chile / Peru ACP – 15 days, page 154
CENTRAL AMERICA ADVENTURE COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA Costa Rica / Nicaragua ACR – 15 days, page 156
THE MAYAN EMPIRE ADVENTURE Belize / Guatemala / Mexico AME –16 days, page 158
CLASSIC CUBA
Cuba CKU – 11 days, page 160
BEST OF CUBA
Cuba CCB – 8 days, page 160
NORTH AMERICA BEST OF AMERICA
Arizona / California / Nevada / Utah CBA – 11 days, page 162
CALIFORNIA EXTENSION California / Nevada CBE – 6 days, page 162
CANADA WEST TOUR
Canada / United States CCW – 13 days, page 164
ALASKA-YUKON ADVENTURE Canada / United States AYT –13 days, page 166
MAJESTIC NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND Canada CNF –16 days, page 168
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UNITED STATES
AMERICA
VENEZUELA
PANAMA COLUMBIA
Los Angeles Ensenada
GUYANA
Bogota
FRENCH GUYANA SURINAME
ECUADOR PERU
BRAZIL
Cuzco
MEXICO
Gulf of Mexico
Mazatlan
Nazca
BOLIVIA La Paz
La Paz
PARAGUAY
CUBA Villahermosa
Salta
Oaxaca
Caribbean Sea Santa Rosa de Copán HONDURAS
GUATEMALA SALVADOR Pacific Ocean
CHILE
Indian Ocean
BELIZ
Santiago
URUGUAY
ARGENTINA
NICARAGUA COSTA RICA
San José
Mendoza
Atlantic Ocean
Osorno
Panama
PANAMA City
Punta Arenas Ushuaia
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH- & CENTRAL AMERICAS 1LP USA / MEXICO / GUATEMALA / HONDURAS / NICARAGUA / COSTA RICA / PANAMA
AT A GLANCE
DISCOVERY
LOS ANGELES – PANAMA CITY (1LP) Duration: 42 days Distance: appr. 5.300 miles** Tour dates: 05 NOV – 16 DEC 2017 04 NOV – 15 DEC 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION SOUTH AMERICA 1BP COLOMBIA / ECUADOR / PERU / BOLIVIA / ARGENTINA / CHILE
SIGHTSEEING WOW – Let´s ride the famous Long Beach, Laguna Beach! We start our adventure through the Americas in Los Angeles before we travel down to Mexico and Central America. You will feel like being part of a true Western movie, experience pure nature and enjoy the beach and palm vacation paradises along Baja California, from Ensenada to La Paz. Back on the Mexican mainland we enjoy the cultural diversity and many historical sites human kind. We visit places like Palenque and Oaxaca and ride to the fabled Popocatepetl. An example of the famous destinations that we visit along the route include Antigua, Copan, Granada, and many more. Of course, we also ride some miles along the fabled Pan-American. In Panama we finally reach the Pacific coast again, where we can marvel at the spectacular Miraflores-water gates of Panama City. On this section of our Worldtour we explore places that you may just know from movies and documentary films, accompanied with awe-inspiring experiences!
WORDS CAN’T DO JUSTICE TO WHAT I EXPERIENCED ON MY SECTION OF THE ”AROUND THE WORLD“ MOTORCYCLE TOUR
AT A GLANCE BOGOTA – PUNTA ARENAS (1BP) Duration: 73 days Distance: appr. 9.500 miles** Tour dates: 02 JAN – 15 MAR 2018
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Some years ago, it was unthinkable to visit Colombia on a motorcycle vacation, yet the countries, cities, landscapes and their people take us by surprise. The goal of this section of our World Tour is nothing less than the end of the world, “fin del mundo”: Ushuaia! We start by traversing the Equator, conquering the jungle of Ecuador. In between the Pacific coast and the impressive heights of the Andes we meander through Peru only to reach the start of some of nature’s highlights to come on this tour: Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Puno are just a few of the magnificent places one has to visit at least once in a lifetime. Bolivia is a fascinating adventure on its own. We explore La Paz, the highest capital in the world and the world famous Salar de Uyuni – the world’s biggest saline lake. Of course our itinerary also include the “Ruta de la Muerte”. Alongside the Atacama Desert we ride the Andes in Argentina and explore the 27 breath-taking hairpin turns of Los Caracoles just outside of Santiago de Chile. From Valparaiso along the Pacific shoreline and through the Chilean rainforest we finally arrive in gorgeous Carretera Austral. The nature’s wonders of Perito Moren and the Parco Torres del Paine await us there. The end of the tour is Ushuaia where literally no path goes further. From there we can look back at an awesome journey of a lifetime!
Seize your chance and be part of this unique adventure. Contact us via email or visit our homepage for more details: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
Miguel Russo // World Tour Repatriate
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** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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Pucón
ITINERARY
AMERICA
ADVENTURE PATAGONIA
Day 1
APA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
ARGENTINA / CHILE
21 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.800 Come with us on one of the greatest adventures on planet Earth – let’s ride to Tierra del Fuego! We start in Osorno and soon cross the border into Argentina. Through the beautiful Lake District we make our way to San Martín de los Andes - a truly beautiful place. Bariloche lies along our way as we head further south to El Bolsón, the Hippie town of Argentina. Our next destination is the little mountain village of Futaleufú, just across the border into Chile. Puyuhuapi, Coyhaique and the lonely Hacienda Tres Lagos are our next way points through the Carretera Austral. On our rest day in El Calafate we will spend half of the day discovering the Perito Moreno glacier. The further south we travel, the more challenging the riding becomes and gravel roads and strong side-winds are common. Crossing the border back into Chile, the Torres del Paine National Park awaits us. Next it will be time to take the ferry in order to cross the Strait of Magellan! On the other side we will ride our bikes across Tierra del Fuego, the last stretch of the Pan-American Highway, down to Ushuaia, the end of the world!
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Arrival in Osorno
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21
RIDE WITH US TO THE END OF THE WORLD ON THE MOTORCYCLE TOUR ADVENTURE PATAGONIA.
Osorno Pucón [ca. 200 mi] Pucón San Martín de los Andes [ca. 115 mi] San Martín de los Andes El Bolsón [ca. 180 mi] El Bolsón Futaleufú [ca. 160 mi] Futaleufú Puyuhuapi [ca. 120 mi] Puyuhuapi Coyhaique [ca. 150 mi] Coyhaique Tres Lagos [ca. 180 mi] Tres Lagos [ca. 150 mi] Tres Lagos La Angostura [ca. 265 mi] La Angostura El Chalten [ca. 180 mi] El Chalten El Calafate [ca. 140 mi] El Calafate [ca. 125 mi] El Calafate Puerto Natales [ca. 175 mi] Puerto Natales [ca. 160 mi] Puerto Natales Cerro Sombrero [ca. 245 mi] Cerro Sombrero Ushuaia [ca. 275 mi] Ushuaia [ca. 30 mi] Ushuaia Rio Grande [ca. 195 mi] Rio Grande Punta Arenas [ca. 270 mi] Departure from Punta Arenas
San Martín de los Andes Andes
El Bolsón Futaleufú Andes
Puyuhuapi Pacific Ocean
Coyhaique
Andes
Patagonia
Tres Lagos
Atlantic Ocean
CHILE El Chalten
La Angostura
Mount Fitz Roy Perito Moreno Glacier Torres del Paine N.P.
El Calafate Puerto Natales Punta Arenas
Tierra del Fuego N.P.
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Cerro Sombrero Rio Grande
Ushuaia Cape Horn
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Osorno and ends in Punta Arenas. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
ARGENTINA
Vulcanos Osorno
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 22 JAN 19 NOV 21 JAN 18 NOV
– 11 FEB – 09 DEC – 10 FEB – 08 DEC
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Lake District, Carretera Austral, Mount Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine National Park, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 8.800
USD 10.100
USD 11.770
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 9.070
USD 10.650
USD 12.320
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 9.150
USD 10.810
USD 12.480
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 9.470
USD 11.450
USD 13.120
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 9.650
USD 11.810
USD 13.480
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Entry fee for El Calafate, Torres del Paine and Ushuaia National Parks; Visit of the Penguin Colony of Estancia Harberton; All ferry rides; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
ADVENTURE ALTIPLANO
Day 1
Arica Putre [ca. Putre La Paz [ca. La Paz zur Ruta de la Muerte [ca. La Paz zum Titicacasee [ca. La Paz Colchani [ca. Colchani [ca. Colchani Potosí [ca. Potosí Potosí Tarija [ca. Tarija Salta [ca. Salta Salta Purmamarca [ca. Purmamarca San Pedro de Atacama [ca. Day 15 San Pedro de Atacama [ca. Day 16 San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta [ca. Day 17 Departure from Antofagasta
AAP
EDELWEISS TOURS
ARGENTINA / BOLIVIA / CHILE
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.780 One of the greatest adventures - Let‘s explore the Altiplano on our motorcycle tour through South America. Bolivia, being a poor country in terms of economy, is at the same time one of the richest countries in the world in terms of culture, spectacular scenery and incredible motorcycle riding. Shortly after our take off in Arica we will climb from sea level high up into the Andes. La Paz is our destination and well known as the highest capital in the world, and from there we will explore the Yungas on the world famous Yungas Road, also known as the “Death Road“. Having visited the highest capital in the world, we have to see the highest lake in the world, too, don‘t we? That will be Lake Titicaca. From there we will head for another worldrecord highlight, the famous Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world. We leave the high Andes and approach the nice, welcoming town of Tarija. Back into the Andes we get to enjoy Paso de Jama, a beautiful mountain pass at 13,000 ft. Though getting close to the tour‘s end, we are still continuously overwhelmed by the scenery around us, the great roads we ride and the little traffic and few people we meet during the day.
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YOU HAVEN‘T BEEN TO SOUTH AMERICA, IF YOU HAVEN‘T SEEN THE AMAZING ALTIPLANO.
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
Lake Titicaca
Arrival in Arica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
ADVENTURE
PERU Ruta de la Muerte
100 mi] 230 mi] 125 mi] 215 mi] 340 mi] 95 mi] 145 mi]
La Paz
Nevado Sajama
BOLIVIA Arica
Putre
Andes
Gran Chaco
220 mi] 320 mi] 100 mi] 265 mi] 20 mi]
Potosí
Salar de Uyuni
Colchani Tarija
Pacific Ocean San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta
Valle de la Luna
200 mi]
PARAGUAY Cerro de los Siete Colores Purmamarca
CHILE
Salta
ARGENTINA
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Arica and ends in Antofagasta. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 AUG – 05 SEP 2017 19 AUG – 04 SEP 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
La Paz, Death Road (Yungas Road), Lake Titicaca, Salar de Uyuni, Potosí Silver Mine, Salta, Purmamarca, San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 7.780
USD 8.810
USD 10.420
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.000
USD 9.250
USD 10.860
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.070
USD 9.380
USD 10.990
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.320
USD 9.890
USD 11.500
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.460
USD 10.160
USD 11.770
INCLUDED SERVICES: All All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and some basic motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Arica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Arica Moquegua Moquegua Puerto Inca Puerto Inca Nazca Nazca Chalhuanca Chalhuanca Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Cusco Cusco Cusco Puno Puno Chivay Chivay Arequipa Arequipa Arequipa Arica Departure from Arica
Andes Machu Picchu
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 345 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 45 mi] [ca. 65 mi]
ADVENTURE MACHU PICCHU
ACP
EDELWEISS TOURS
CHILE / PERU
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.960 Our first miles in the south of Peru take us along the Pacific to Moquegua and then we head on to one of the most beautiful parts of the longest road in the world, the Pan- American Highway. Soon we reach the ancient port of Puerto Inca. The road from Nazca to Ollantaytambo is around 500 miles long. Turn after turn, we guide our motorcycles towards today‘s destination, where we take a train to the famous Machu Picchu to experience this unique sight overlooking the Urubamba valley. After exploring Cusco, the former capital of the Incas, we will continue our ride on the Altiplano directly to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lago Titicaca. Then we are off to see the Colca Canyon, where amazing landscapes are waiting for us! Arequipa, the white city at the foothills of the Andes, is our destination for the next two days. With its numerous colonial style buildings, it is really a nice place. From the balcony of our hotel right next to the cathedral we can watch the sunset while we sip our last Pisco Sour before heading back to Arica.
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DESERT, ANDES & MOUNTAINS: A REAL MACHU PICCHU MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE!
Cusco Chalhuanca
PERU
Nazcalines Nazca
Andes Colca
Puerto Inca
Canyon
Chivay
Lake Titicaca
[ca. 250 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 100 mi]
Puno Floating Islands
Arequipa
[ca. 275 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE
Ollantaytambo
BOLIVIA
Moquegua Pacific Ocean
La Paz
Arica
CHILE
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 06 MAY – 20 MAY 2017 04 AUG – 18 AUG 2017 05 MAY – 19 MAY 2018 03 AUG – 17 AUG 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Arequipa, Colca Canyon
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW F 650 GS | BMW G 650 GS Sertao
USD 7.960
USD 8.850
USD 10.120
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.150
USD 9.240
USD 10.510
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.260
USD 9.460
USD 10.730
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.520
USD 9.980
USD 11.250
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.660
USD 10.260
USD 11.530
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (max. 60 liter per person; luggage will be re-packed in a waterproof bag on site) and space for 1 passenger on entire tour; Transport and entry fee for Machu Picchu; Entry fee Floating Islands; Bus tour Colca Canyon; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Lake Managua
ITINERARY
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in San José
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
San José Turrialba Turrialba Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio La Fortuna La Fortuna La Fortuna Cañas Dulces Cañas Dulces Granada Granada Granada San Juan del Sur San Juan del Sur Tamarindo Tamarindo Tambor Beach Tambor Beach Monteverde Monteverde San José Departure from San José
Managua Granada
[ca. 95 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 40 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 70 mi] [ca. 105 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
NICARAGUA Cordillera Chontaleña Lake Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
Caribbean Sea Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
Cañas Dulces
La Fortuna Tamarindo
Arenal Volcano Monteverde Nicoya Peninsula
Hot Springs
Poás Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Tambor Beach Pacific Ocean
Irazú Volcano San José
Turrialba
Manuel Antonio National Park
Cerro de la Muerte
COSTA RICA
Manuel Antonio
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
ACR
COSTA RICA / NICARAGUA
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.240 Costa Rica and Nicaragua may be small, but they are among the world’s most diverse countries. Active volcanoes, deep rainforests, stunning beaches, hot springs, interesting history, crystal-clear lakes, exotic plants and animals are on offer, as well as amazing motorcycle roads, paved or unpaved, but always beautiful and offering loads of fun. Both countries are politically stable and not unsafe for travelers. This motorcycle tour takes in all the major sights and attractions but still leaves enough time to relax. On the rest days you can plunge in hot springs, go for a hike or a horseback ride or indulge in shopping and sightseeing. The roads are made for riding motorcycles, the scenery is beautiful beyond belief, the food is awesome and the locals are the nicest people you’ll meet anywhere. These are the ingredients for a dream motorcycle vacation, for the ride of your life. Don’t miss it!
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TOUR DATES 04 FEB – 18 FEB 2017 03 FEB – 17 FEB 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Irazú Volcano, Cerro de la Muerte, Manuel Antonio National Park, Poás Volcano, Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Granada, Nicoya Peninsula, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.240
USD 8.340
USD 9.920
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 7.370
USD 8.600
USD 10.180
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.530
USD 8.930
USD 10.510
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Playa Naranjo – Puntarenas; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Day 1
Arrival in Guatemala City
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
THE MAYAN EMPIRE ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
Guatemala City Río Dulce [ca. 180 mi] Río Dulce Lake Petén Itzá [ca. 155 mi] Lake Petén Itzá Belmopan [ca. 80 mi] Belmopan Lake Bacalar [ca. 120 mi] Lake Bacalar Cancún/Playa del Carmen [ca. 170 mi] Cancún/Playa del Carmen [ca. 90 mi] Cancún/Playa del Carmen Chichen Itza [ca. 115 mi] Chichen Itza Campeche [ca. 205 mi] Campeche Palenque [ca. 240 mi] Palenque [ca. 230 mi] Palenque Comitán [ca. 195 mi] Comitán Acul [ca. 195 mi] Acul Lake Atitlán [ca. 195 mi] Lake Atitlán Guatemala City [ca. 75 mi] Departure from Guatemala City
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Chichen Itza Campeche
Gulf of Mexico
MEXICO
Lake Bacalar
Yucatán Peninsula Caribbean Sea
Tikal Palenque National Park
Belmopan
Lake Petén Itzá
Blue-waterfalls
BELIZE
Comitán Acul
Pacific Ocean
GUATEMALA
Río Dulce
HONDURAS
Guatemala City Lake Atitlán
EL SALVADOR
NICARAGUA
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
AME
BELIZE / GUATEMALA / MEXICO
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.660 Starting in Guatemala we ride to the northern part of the country, where three beautiful lakes are waiting for us. Another highlight in the early part of our journey is the famous archeological site of Tikal, located in the middle of the rainforest. Next country is sparsely populated Belize, known for its immense biodiversity. Mexico‘s Yucatán peninsula is last, but not least! A definite highlight is our rest day in the Cancún area, a center of Mayan civilization in pre-Spanish times. Today it’s a tourist center, offering world-class diving and snorkeling. On our way back to the mountainous south-eastern corner of Mexico we take in the Mayan sites of Chichen Itza and Palenque. The breathtaking Blue Waterfalls will tempt you to take pictures and a refreshing dip. Back in Guatemala, we soak up the gorgeous scenery of our final highlight, Lake Atitlán. What an amazing tour, can’t we just continue?
DIFFICULTY
Cancún/ Playa Del Carmen
VOLCANOES, BEACHES, RAINFOREST, MAYAN CULTURE AND OUTSTANDING MOTORCYCLING CENTRAL AMERICA.
TOUR DATES 24 FEB – 11 MAR 2017 23 FEB – 10 MAR 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Guatemala City, Lake Petén Itzá, Tikal N. P., Caribbean coastline, Tulum, Cancún, Chichen Itza, Campeche, Antigua Guatemala
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
BMW F 650 GS | BMW G 650 GS
USD 7.660
USD 8.750
USD 9.880
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.750
USD 8.940
USD 10.070
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R
USD 7.900
USD 9.230
USD 10.360
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.070
USD 9.580
USD 10.710
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.180
USD 9.800
USD 10.930
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights (comfortable middle class hotels); during entire Tour, breakfast everyday; 2 dinners; motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; third party liability insurance for motorcycles; comprehensive motorcycles insurance with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; tour information package; Tour guide on motorcycle; Edelweiss riding tips; support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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USA
ITINERARY CKU
AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in La Habana / Havana
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
B AHAMA S
La Habana Viñales [ca. 35 mi] Viñales Las Terrazas [ca. 140 mi] Las Terrazas Cienfuegos [ca. 25 mi] Cienfuegos Trinidad [ca. 225 mi] Trinidad [ca. 135 mi] Trinidad Cayo Santa María [ca. 40 mi] Cayo Santa María Remedios [ca. 145 mi] Remedios Varadero [ca. 75 mi] Varadero La Habana [ca. 225 mi] Departure from La Habana / Havana
Varadero La Habana
Cayo Santa María
CUB A Viñales
Las Terrazas Bay of Pigs
los Mogotes
CLASSIC CUBA and BEST OF CUBA
CLASSIC
CKU
EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
CCB
CUBA
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION CKU 8 DAYS VACATION CCB from $ 6.000 CKU from $ 4.770 CCB
21 JAN 22 FEB 15 NOV 20 JAN 21 FEB 14 NOV
– 31 JAN 2017 CKU – 04 MAR 2017 CKU – 25 NOV 2017 CKU – 30 JAN 2018 CKU – 03 MAR 2018 CKU – 24 NOV 2018 CKU
04 FEB 12 FEB 05 NOV 03 FEB 11 FEB 04 NOV
– 11 FEB – 19 FEB – 12 NOV – 10 FEB – 18 FEB – 11 NOV
Explore the secrets of Cuba: dancing, nostalgic cares, cigars and stunning beaches are just some of the attributes when thinking about Cuba. Cuba, the historic island in the Caribbean Sea, is famous for its history, Che Guevara and his revolution, unspoiled beaches and the hospitality of the people. You will visit vibrant cities like La Habana, Viñales, and Trinidad, an UNESCO World Heritage Site considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities on the Caribbean coast. From Trinidad we will explore Cuba’s mountains and of course, its breath-taking beaches like Cayo Santa Maria or Varadero. Be ready for a journey as unique as it can be, where surprises may encounter us on any day and where we will be taken back in time for a little while. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR US CITIZANS: The Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515 (the “Regulations”), administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), prohibit persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States from engaging in transactions in which Cuba or a Cuban national has any interest whatsoever, direct or indirect, including transactions related to travel. Please check with OFAC, if regulations have changed or if a travel license for you can be issued.
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Havana Cienfuegos [ca. 115 mi] Cienfuegos Trinidad [ca. 135 mi] Trinidad Cayo Santa María [ca. 145 mi] Cayo Santa María Remedios [ca. 75 mi] Remedios Varadero [ca. 140 mi] Varadero Havana [ca. 110 mi] Departure from La Habana / Havana
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
RIDING HRS/DAY
2017 CCB 2017 CCB 2017 CCB 2018 CCB 2018 CCB 2018 CCB
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Trinidad
Topes de Collantes
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Arrival in La Habana / Havana
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Cienfuegos
Isla de la Juventud
ITINERARY CCB Day 1
Remedios
= CCB = CKU
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HIGHLIGHTS
Mural de la Prehistoria, Viñales Valley, Las Terrazas, Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs), Topes de Collantes national Park , Valle de los Ingenios, Che Guevara Mausoleum Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle CLASSIC CUBA CKU
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.000
USD 6.610
USD 7.140
3
Triumph Tiger 800
USD 6.120
USD 6.860
USD 7.390
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 6.250
USD 7.110
USD 7.640
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 6.370
USD 7.360
USD 7.890
6
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Night Rod
USD 6.620
USD 7.850
USD 8.380
®
®
BEST OF CUBA CCB 2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 4.770
USD 5.180
USD 5.680
3
Triumph Tiger 800
USD 4.860
USD 5.350
USD 5.850
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 4.940
USD 5.510
USD 6.010
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 5.020
USD 5.680
USD 6.180
6
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy | Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Night Rod
USD 5.190
USD 6.010
USD 6.510
®
®
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels, some with historic flair, 1 night in Casas Particulares) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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UN I T E D ST A T ES OF A ME RI C A
ITINERARY CBA
AMERICA
Day 1
Santa Monica Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake Lake Havasu Lake Havasu Tusayan Tusayan Kayenta Kayenta Moab Moab Moab Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark Bryce-Canyon-Nationalpark Zion Zion Las Vegas Departure from Las Vegas
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 260 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 275 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
* optional California Extension CBE Day 11 Las Vegas Day 12 Las Vegas Furnace Creek [ca. 205 mi] Day 13 Furnace Creek Mammoth Lakes [ca. 225 mi] Day 14 Mammoth Lakes Fish Camp [ca. 145 mi] Day 15 Fish Camp Visalia [ca. 205 mi] Day 16 Visalia Santa Monica [ca. 250 mi] Day 17 Departure from Los Angeles / Santa Monica
BEST OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA EXTENSION CBA
EDELWEISS TOURS
SIGHTSEEING
NE VAD A
Moab
Yosemite N.P. Fish Camp
Bryce Canyon
Zion N.P.
Visalia
Sequoia N.P.
C A LIFO RN I A
Furnace Creek
Las Vegas
Monument Valley Kayenta
Grand Canyon Tusayan Lake Havasu
Big Bear Lake Los Angeles
Bryce Canyon N.P.
Zion
Mammoth Lakes
ARIZONA
Joshua Tree N.P.
ME XI CO = CBA = CBE
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES
11 DAYS VACATION CBA + OPTIONAL 6 DAYS CBE from $ 6.010 CBA If you want to see the best of the Southwest in less than two weeks, then this is the tour for you! We have packed the blue-green Pacific, the red-brown desert and the clear blue sky into one great trip. From bustling California, with its beautiful coast and palm trees, we ride east into some of the best scenery on the planet. National parks like the Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce and Zion are the highlights of this tour, but riding the famous Route 66 and seeing the lights of Las Vegas sparkle in the distance are just as memorable. You will also find great and twisty motorcycle roads with turns perfect for every taste! If two weeks of unforgettable experiences is too little for you, then you might like to extend your tour by taking the California Extension, which includes visits to California’s Sierra Nevada, with its famous Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks!
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RIDING HRS/DAY
Arches N.P.
CBE
ARIZONA / CALIFORNIA / NEVADA / UTAH
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days for tour start and end. Depending on the country you start in, you may have to leave a day early, subsequently, you will arrive one day later back home. The CBA tour starts in Los Angeles and ends in Las Vegas (* If booking the California Extension CBE also your departure airport is Los Angeles). Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
UT AH
Arrival in Los Angeles / Santa Monica
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
CLASSIC
Great Salt Lake
DISCOVER THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS PLACES OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES.
25 MAY – 04 JUN 04 JUN – 10 JUN 22 SEP – 02 OCT 02 OCT – 08 OCT 24 MAY – 03 JUN 03 JUN – 09 JUN 21 SEP – 01 OCT 01 OCT – 07 OCT
2017 CBA 2017 CBE 2017 CBA 2017 CBE 2018 CBA 2018 CBE 2018 CBA 2018 CBE
HIGHLIGHTS
Hollywood, Angeles Crest Highway, Joshua Tree National Park, Route 66, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Death Valley National Park
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle BEST OF AMERICA CBA
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.010
USD 6.700
USD 7.900
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.030
USD 6.740
USD 7.940
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 6.090
USD 6.860
USD 8.060
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 6.190
USD 7.060
USD 8.260
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL | Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 6.270
USD 7.230
USD 8.430
USD 4.510
USD 4.990
USD 5.720
OPTIONAL CALIFORNIA EXTENSION CBE
+
Surcharge for California Extension CBE
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 9 (* 14) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). *applies for bookings of the Best of America tour and the California Extension.
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Day 1
Arrival in Seattle
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Seattle Chelan Chelan Nelson Nelson Vernon Vernon Golden Golden Lake Louise Lake Louise Jasper Jasper Jasper Kamloops Kamloops Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Seattle Departure from Seattle
Jasper Jasper N.P.
[ca. 210 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 215 mi] [ca. 115 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 340 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 55 mi] [ca. 190 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
CANADA WEST TOUR
CCW
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
CANADA / UNITED STATES
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.450 Be prepared for an extraordinary motorcycle tour. It appears that all of the pine tree forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, and mountain ranges of the world are found here in the western portion of Canada and Seattle, Washington – where our motorcycle journey begins. This spectacular ride through Washington State and Canada’s western wilderness will leave you with 2,000 miles of memories. The Canadian Rockies are on the northern end of the North America Rocky Mountain Range and run through two of Canada’s provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. Towns like Jasper make you feel like you’re in the Great White North. The infamous Icefields Parkway with its snow-capped mountains is surrounded by aqua blue waters and large glaciers. Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and is particularly impressive because it stands on the continental divide towering over one of the lowest passes in the Canadian Rockies and on the Yellowhead Highway. Not only does this part of North America offer excellent sightseeing, but the curving roads will allow you to enjoy your motorcycle to the fullest.
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OVERWHELMING MOUNTAIN RANGES, SHIMMERING BLUE LAKES AND NEVER-ENDING FORESTS!
DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Wells Gray Provincial Park
Banff N.P.
Columbia Glacier
Lake Louise
Golden Whistler Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Kamloops Vernon Vancouver
Nelson
Seattle Chelan
USA
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Rocky Mountains, Yellowhead Highway, Banff, Vancouver Island, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Sherman Pass
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 23 JUL – 04 AUG 2017 22 JUL – 03 AUG 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.450
USD 7.260
USD 8.290
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.560
USD 7.480
USD 8.510
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 6.640
USD 7.630
USD 8.660
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Harley-Davidson® Dyna Models
USD 6.750
USD 7.850
USD 8.880
6
Harley-Davidson® Touring Models | Harley-Davidson® Softail Models
USD 6.870
USD 8.090
USD 9.120
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels, in the north some basic accommodations) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 10 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Day 1
Arrival in Anchorage
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Anchorage Valdez Valdez Tok Tok Haines Junction Haines Junction Skagway Skagway Whitehorse Whitehorse Dawson City Dawson City Dawson City Tok Tok Fairbanks Fairbanks Denali Denali Anchorage Departure from Anchorage
US A [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 255 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 335 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 240 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ALASKA-YUKON ADVENTURE
AYT
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
CANADA / UNITED STATES
13 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.910 Come with us and experience the greatest motorcycle regions of North America on this tour to Alaska and the Canadian Yukon! Our trip features endless, untouched natural scenery through unspoiled countryside and goes along challenging and fascinating routes. You will find Alaskan roads to be well maintained, the hotels modern with a touch of local flavour and the scenery beyond compare. This is the land of superlatives: It has the fewest people per square mile in the US, half of the world‘s glaciers, 17 of America‘s tallest mountains, more shoreline than the entire lower 48 states and more than a million lakes! During the tour you will travel to Denali National Park and Preserve, which encompasses Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America (20,320 ft.). Other highlights include fully equipped individual cabins nestled in the forest at Denali National Park and Preserve, a visit to the colorful town of Fairbanks, a chance to hike on a glacier, several vistas of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, and stops at several unique Alaskan attractions.
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DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Fairbanks
Alaska Range
North Pole
Denali Denali National Park and Preserve
Tok
Dawson City
Klondike
CANAD A
Mount McKinley
Anchorage
Valdez
Wrangell Mountains Bering Glacier
Prince William Sound
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Whitehorse
Haines Junction
Glacier Bay
Skagway
Gulf of Alaska
HIGHLIGHTS
ONLINE BOOKING
Klondike, Kluane National Park and Reserve, Dawson City, Top of the World Highway, Wrangell Mountains, Bering Glacier, Fairbanks, Denali Highway, Denali National Park and Preserve, Mount McKinley, Prince William Sound
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
TOUR DATES 02 JUL – 14 JUL 2017 01 JUL – 13 JUL 2018
© Maxwell G.F.
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.910
USD 7.630
USD 9.020
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.450
USD 8.710
USD 10.100
EXPERIENCE THE GREAT WILDERNESS OF ALASKA & THE CANADIAN YUKON! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 11 dinners; Ferry Ride from Whittier to Valdez; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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AMERICA
Day 1
Arrival in Québec
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
© Tourismdepartment Nova Scotia
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11
MAJESTIC NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY
Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Québec Grand Falls Grand Falls Hopewell Rocks Hopewell Rocks Halifax Halifax Halifax Inverness Inverness North Sydney (ferry ride to Port aux Basques) Port aux Basques Rocky Harbour Rocky Harbour Twillingate Twillingate St. John‘s St. John‘s Argentia (ferry ride to North Sydney) North Sydney Antigonish Antigonish Miramichi Miramichi Rimouski Rimouski Québec Departure from Québec
CANADA
[ca. 230 mi] [ca. 295 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 300 mi]
Gros Morne National Park Rocky Harbour Rimouski
[ca. 135 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 310 mi] [ca. 230 mi]
Gulf of St Lawrence
Mont Albert
[ca. 195 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 280 mi] [ca. 280 mi]
Miramichi Québec
Grand Falls
Twillingate
Inverness
Hopewell Rocks
Terra Nova National Park
Newfoundland Port Aux Basques
St. John’s Argentia
North Sydney Antigonish
Halifax
USA Atlantic Ocean
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
CNF
CANADA
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.890 Québec, the 400 year-old capital of French Canada, is the Overture to this beautiful tour. Along the Saint Lawrence River we ride east, to New Brunswick and around the Bay of Fundy, where a 50 ft. tide rushes in and out twice each day. A rest day in Halifax gives you the chance to see the UNESCO-protected town of Lunenburg and have your picture taken at the world’s most-photographed lighthouse. Further north we ride the ultra-scenic Cabot Trail that hugs the stunning coastline. Then an overnight ferry takes us to Newfoundland, where we explore the majestic wilderness and engaging culture of the island. Bare mountains, rugged coast, whales and icebergs are waiting for us, and colorful St. John’s at the far eastern end. From here we take another night ferry and return to Nova Scotia. Along the Lobster Coast we ride back to Quebec, cross “Le Fleuve” and follow its northern shore back to Quebec City.
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A DREAM TOUR FROM CHARMING QUÉBEC TO THE RUGGED MAJESTY OF CANADA’S ATLANTIC COASTLINE.
TOUR DATES 06 JUN 25 AUG 15 JUN 24 AUG
– 21 JUN – 09 SEP – 30 JUN – 08 SEP
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Québec, Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Hopewell Rocks / Bay of Fundy, Cabot Trail, Gros Morne National Park, Iceberg Alley, Whale Watching, St. John‘s, Easternmost point of North America
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.890
USD 8.930
USD 10.120
3
Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin
USD 7.920
USD 9.000
USD 10.190
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 7.990
USD 9.140
USD 10.330
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.170
USD 9.490
USD 10.680
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels and motels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride North Sydney-Port aux Basques / Argentia-North Sydney / Rimouski – Forestville; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS.
PARTNER
EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS.
On and off the roads.
© gauls. Die Fotografen
On and off the roads.
NEU
NEU
HELD HELD 2IN1 TECHNOLOGY – INNOVATION IS TRADITION The company Held is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and can look back on a successful development and many breakthrough innovations in motorcycling apparel and accessories. The long-time experience in the manufacturing of leather and textile clothing lays the foundation for high-quality, innovative Held products of today. In the constant search to further optimize the combination of fit, comfort and safety, Held has already produced numerous world firsts with advanced technologies and pioneering materials. As milestones the legendary racing glove of Toni Mang, the first tank bag with magnetic fastening, the first one piece suit made of kangaroo leather and the first glove with 2in1 technology go down in the company history. The latter was first presented in 2012 and up to today there is no second. The +Gore 2in1 summer technology enables the functionality of two gloves in one. The two-chamber principle with moisture protection chamber “Dry” and grip chamber “Breezy” makes the Held 2in1 glove the optimal companion for tours in warm and inconsistent weather conditions. FROM GLOVES TO APPAREL The principle of the glove has now been extended to apparel. With the textile combination AeroSec Held presents an exclusive world first which continues the innovative company history. The Held 2in1 technology in apparels provides – as well as for gloves – full flexibility and functionality in any situation. This is made possible by the innovative membrane integration. Thanks to the two-chamber principle a quick switch from the ventilated into the waterproof chamber is possible. Since the membrane is fixed to the outer material it is always at your fingertips and can be brought quickly to the appropriate position. In warm temperatures, the body is directly ventilated through the perforated outer material and the numerous AirVents of the AeroSec. In rainy weather or cold temperatures, the body is protected against moisture, wind and cold. The perfect combination for all who want to go on tour carefreely and be prepared for any situation.
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“THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EDELWEISS AND HELD HAS BEEN PERSISTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. Edelweiss was looking for a clothing supplier for its tour guides and has found a suitable partner with Held Biker Fashion which emphasizes the same quality standards for its products as Edelweiss for its travels. We are not only extremely proud that all Held products can be found at all Edelweiss travels all over the world, but benefit also from the feedback that we get from the guides after their intense use of our apparel. This feedback is a very valuable input for our product development. New since 2016 are the “Helden tours” which concept is decelerated discovering of the travel destination in a simple, original way, without a strict schedule and holiday stress. Just the perfect tour for a real hero.” MARKUS HELD HEAD OF MARKETING HELD BIKER FASHION
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AFRICA / ASIA / PACIFIC
BOTSWANA KENYA MALAWI MOROCCO NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA SWAZILAND TANZANIA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE CAMBODIA CHINA INDIA KAZAKHSTAN KYRGYZSTAN LAOS MYANMAR OMAN THAILAND TURKEY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VIETNAM AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
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AFRICA MOROCCO TOUR
WORLD TOUR AFRICA CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM
South Africa / Namibia / Botswana / Zambia / Malawi / Tanzania / Kenia 1CD – 49 days, page 176
Gibraltar / Morocco / Spain MCT – 15 days, page 178
COLORFUL MOROCCO Gibraltar / Morocco / Spain 5MO – 15 days, page 180
ADVENTURE BIG FIVE WORLD TOUR NORTH-EAST ASIA TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK Estonia / Russia / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / China / Laos / Thailand 1TB – 73 days, page 186
Botswana / Namibia / Zimbabwe / South Africa ABF – 17 days, page 182
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR South Afrika / Swaziland SAT – 16 days, page 184
WORLD TOUR SOUTH-EAST ASIA BANGKOK – BALI Thailand / Malaysia / Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali) 1BB – 43 days, page 187
ASIA RIDING THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Turkey CTU – 12 days, page 188
ADVENTURE SPITI & LADAKH India ASP –14 days, page 190
ADVENTURE SIKKIM & BHUTAN Bhutan / India AIB – 15 days, page 192
ADVENTURE SOUTHEAST ASIA Cambodia / Laos / Thailand 3SA – 17 days, page 194
ADVENTURE MYANMAR Myanmar / Thailand 3MY – 14 days, page 196
ADVENTURE LAOS & VIETNAM Laos / Thailand / Vietnam 3LV – 16 days, page 198
SECRETS OF JAPAN
Japan CJA – 16 days, page 200
PACIFIC AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR Australia AAT – 13 days, page 202
AUSTRALIAN EXTENSION Australia AAV – 5 days, page 202
NEW ZEALAND TOUR New Zealand NSZ –14 days, page 204
NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION New Zealand CNS – 7 days, page 204
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GABON
AFRICA
SOMALIA
KENYA
CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIK OF THE CONGO
Amboseli
TANZANIA Dar es Salaam Iringa
ANGOLA
Senga Bay
ZAMBIA Lusaka
ZIMBABWE
NAMIBIA
MOZAMBIQUE
Maun
Swakopmund
MADAGASCAR
BOTSWANA
Atlantic Ocean
SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION AFRICA 1CD SOUTH AFRICA / NAMIBIA / BOTSWANA / ZAMBIA / MALAWI / TANZANIA / KENYA
AT A GLANCE CAPE TOWN – DAR ES SALAAM (1CD) Duration: 49 days Distance: appr. 5.500 miles** Tour dates: 16 MAY – 03 JUL 2017 03 JUN – 21 JUL 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
Africa – the cradle of human kind! A part of it we will explore on our two wheels on our World Tour. We travel from Cape Town into Namibia, where indescribable desert landscape awaits us. The Fish River Canyon is the most iconic of the highlights on our way. From there we will ride across the continent: through the Kalahari to the Okavango Delta and further on to the impressive Victoria Falls. This sounds like pure adventure! Our next goal along the way: Senga Bay. Dusty roads lead us into wetter parts of Zambia and Malawi. We refresh ourselves looking at and perhaps swimming in lakes, before crossing over to Tanzania. The next few days on our itinerary are wildlife safaris where we are looking for the “Big Five” in their natural habitat. We explore Africa’s animal kingdom in national parks like the Ngorogoro, Tsavi, or Amboseli. In Kenya we take a loop towards Mombasa until we reach the tranquil Indian Ocean. On our way through the winding Usambara Mountains we fully enjoy what it means to travel our world on a motorbike, until our adventurous journey ends in Dar es Salaam.
WE WERE SURROUNDED BY THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE AND GUIDED BY THE MOST PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT CREW. Manfred Giebel // World Tour Repatriate
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Join us on this adventurous section through Africa, on an unforgettable journey. More information and booking at: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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S P AI N
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Gibraltar
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Málaga Ceuta Ceuta Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Rabat Rabat Marrakesch Marrakesch Marrakesch Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Boumalne Dades Boumalne Dades Erfoud Erfoud Erfoud Fes Fes Fes Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Málaga Departure from Málaga
[ca. 145 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 260 mi] [ca. 65 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
MOROCCO TOUR
MCT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / MOROCCO / SPAIN
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 4.930 Enjoy this relaxing motorcycle tour through the fascinating scenery, culture and history of Morocco. This country has a rich history and strong Oriental ties. Visit the royal cities of Fes and Marrakech, travel the road of the kasbahs and see the diverse landscape of high mountain ranges, rocky canyons and expansive deserts. Starting in Málaga we follow the Costa del Sol to British-ruled Gibraltar, the southernmost tip of Spanish territory. Ferried across the Strait to North Africa, we land in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Once underway on land, curvy mountain roads greet us as we descend to Rabat and Marrakech, set in the foothills of the Grand Atlas. Suddenly, the Arabic influence becomes prevalent: souks and narrow alleys, colorful carpets, flamboyantly dressed people, and vibrant, distinctly Arabic music – it’s truly another world. After traversing the road of the kasbahs and its magnificent side-canyons, we head high up the Atlas to Ifrane, where snow may still be melting on the 12,000 ft. peaks.
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ALONG WITH ALL YOUR SOUVENIRS, YOU’LL TAKE HOME COUNTLESS MEMORIES FROM THIS TOUR.
Málaga Ceuta
Atlantic Ocean
Chefchaouen ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Rabat
Tazekka National Park
Atlas Fes
M O RO CC O
Casablanca
Dadès Gorges
Todgha Gorge
Marrakech
Aït-Benhaddou
DIFFICULTY
Erfoud
Boumalne Dadès
Erg Chebbi
A LG E RIA
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 24 MAR – 07 APR 08 APR – 22 APR 28 OCT – 11 NOV 23 MAR – 06 APR 07 APR – 21 APR 27 OCT – 10 NOV
2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Gibraltar, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Erg Chebbi, Gorges du Todra (Todra Gorge), Gorges du Dadès (Dadès Gorge), Oriental bazaars
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 S | Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 4.930
USD 5.540
USD 6.090
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.090
USD 5.860
USD 6.410
3
BMW F 800 GS | BMW F 800 R | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.260
USD 6.190
USD 6.740
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R | BMW R 1200 RS | BMW S 1000 XR | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.460
USD 6.600
USD 7.150
5
BMW R 1200 RT | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
USD 5.700
USD 7.080
USD 7.630
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class and luxury hotels and kasbahs) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 11 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride Spain-Morocco-Spain; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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SPAIN
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Arrival in Málaga
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Málaga Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Fes Fes Erfoud Erfoud Erfoud Boumalne Dades Boumalne Dades Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou Marrakech Marrakech Marrakech Bin el Ouidane Bin el Ouidane Meknes Meknes Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Ronda Ronda Málaga Departure from Málaga
5MO
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
GIBRALTAR / MOROCCO / SPAIN
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.470 Oriental bazaars, massive mountains, camels, souks, endless desert, exotic spices, outstanding roads – this is Morocco! The tour starts in Andalusia, but the ferry ride to Africa is already scheduled for the first riding day. Right away we start with some major highlights: the Rif Mountains with their motorcycle roads and the ancient city of Fes, the Atlas Mountains and, eventually, the Sahara. Your old dream of riding a camel across sand dunes can come true here, the oasis of Erfoud makes it possible! After the desert we cross the Atlas again. This is the region of the Kasbahs – old fortresses or castles, usually located within the historic parts of the towns. Marrakech is our next highlight. Morocco’s fourth-largest city has something to offer for everyone. As we spend a rest day here, you will have enough time to explore the town or go for a little ride with your tour guide!
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AMAZING SCENERY AND LOTS OF ORIENTAL FLAIR: COME & SEE MOROCCO, THE MOTORCYCLING COUNTRY.
ALBORAN SEA MEDITERRANEAN SEA Chefchaouen
ADD-ON PROGRAM: Guided City Tour: Malaga. See p. 18
Fes
Tazekka National Park
Meknes
MOROCCO
Casablanca NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Atlas Gorges du Dades
Bin el Ouidane Marrakech
Boumalne Dades
Gorges du Todra Erfoud
ALGERIA
Erg Chebbi
Aït Benhaddou
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 15 OCT – 29 OCT 2017 14 OCT – 28 OCT 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Ceuta, Chefchaouen, Fes, Sahara Desert, Gorges du Todra (Todra Gorge), Gorges du Dadès (Dadès Gorge), Route of the Kasbahs, Marrakech, Volubilis, Ronda
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Málaga
Gibraltar
[ca. 165 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 85 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 150 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ONLY
COLORFUL MOROCCO
Ronda
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
4
Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 7.470
USD 8.610
USD 9.360
5
Harley-Davidson® Dyna Switchback
USD 7.610
USD 8.900
USD 9.650
6
Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide | Harley-Davidson® Heritage Softtail | Harley-Davidson® Road King | Harley-Davidson® Street Glide
USD 7.750
USD 9.180
USD 9.930
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry rides Spain-Morocco-Spain; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ZAMBIA
ANGOLA
ITINERARY
AFRICA
Day 1
Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17
ADVENTURE BIG FIVE
ABF
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
BOTSWANA / NAMIBIA / SOUTH AFRICA / ZIMBABWE
Cape Town Clanwilliam [ca. 160 mi] Clanwilliam Springbok [ca. 250 mi] Springbok Fish River Canyon [ca. 200 mi] Fish River Canyon Keetmanshoop [ca. 135 mi] Keetmanshoop Mariental [ca. 190 mi] Mariental Namib-Naukluft National Park [ca. 220 mi] Namib-Naukluft National Park Namib-Naukluft National Park Swakopmund [ca. 190 mi] Swakopmund Windhoek [ca. 225 mi] Windhoek Ghanzi [ca. 330 mi] Ghanzi Maun [ca. 185 mi] Maun (Okavango-Delta) Maun Nata [ca. 205 mi] Nata Kasane [ca. 200 mi] Excursion Kasane Victoria Falls (Visit of the Victoria Falls) [ca. 60 mi] Departure from Victoria Falls
RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
– 26 AUG – 12 SEP – 25 AUG – 11 SEP
2017 * 2017 ** 2018 * 2018 **
ZIMBABWE
Nata
Maun
Swakopmund
NamibNaukluft N. P.
Mariental
SWAZILAND
Kalahari Desert
Namib Desert Fish River Canyon
MOZAMBIQUE
BOTSWANA
Keetmanshoop Fish River Canyon Springbok
SOUTH AFRICA LESOTHO
Drakensberg
Clanwilliam Great Karru Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town
Indian Ocean
ONLINE BOOKING WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape Town, Wildflower Season, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Kalahari Desert, Okavango-Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
DID WE START YOUR DREAMS ABOUT AFRICA? MAYBE YOU SHOULD REALIZE YOUR DREAMS AND COME WITH US... * DIRECTION: CAPE TOWN – VICTORIA FALLS
Chobe N. P.
Ghanzi
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days for tour start and end; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. This is the route for the tour that starts in Cape Town. If you choose to begin your journey at Victoria Falls, the itinerary will be reversed. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
10 AUG 27 AUG 09 AUG 26 AUG
Africa has it all: Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and home of the famous Chapman‘s Peak; the wildflower season in the Northern Cape province; Fish River Canyon, second largest canyon in the world; and the Namib Desert, one of the driest places and oldest ecosystems on earth. At its heart lies the Sossusvlei, a place of exceptional beauty which words simply cannot describe; the town of Swakopmund, where German colonial heritage is visible at every corner; Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling yet relaxed capital city; the Kalahari Desert, a harsh land full of thorn trees and home to the San people, one of the world’s oldest cultures; the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland river delta, that transforms a part of the Kalahari Desert into a paradise; Chobe National Park, one of the best game parks in Africa; and last but certainly not least – Victoria Falls, one of the mightiest waterfalls on earth and a sight to behold.
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Windhoek
Lake Kariba Victoria Falls
TOUR DATES
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.510
Okavango Delta
NAMIBIA
Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Kasane
** DIRECTION: VICTORIA FALLS – CAPE TOWN
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.510
USD 9.400
USD 10.140
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.700
USD 9.780
USD 10.520
4
BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.790
USD 9.960
USD 10.700
5
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure
USD 8.940
USD 10.250
USD 10.990
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable hotels and safari lodges) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 16 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; All entry fees for national parks; Bus transfer Kasane-Victoria Falls; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Johannesburg Lydenburg [ca. 320 mi] Lydenburg Kruger National Park [ca. 200 mi] Kruger National Park Kruger National Park Ezulwini Valley [ca. 330 mi] Ezulwini Valley Pongola [ca. 330 mi] Pongola Shakaland [ca. 260 mi] Shakaland Wartburg [ca. 210 mi] Wartburg Mthatha [ca. 460 mi] Mthatha Mpekweni [ca. 325 mi] Mpekweni Port Elizabeth [ca. 200 mi] Port Elizabeth Oudtshoorn [ca. 400 mi] Oudtshoorn MonDayu [ca. 235 mi] Montagu Cape Town [ca. 320 mi] Cape Town [ca. 170 mi] Departure from Cape Town
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SOUTH AFRICA TOUR
SAT
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
SOUTH AFRIKA / SWAZILAND
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 6.410 A fascinating tour through a land full of virtues just waiting to be explored. South Africa’s great mountain roads provide incredible views, its safaris are full of wildlife, its brilliantly colored flora lights up the terrain and its friendly locals add to a trip brimming with memories to be made. From Johannesburg, the riding is easy as we head east toward Waterval Boven on curvy roads. Then we’ll meander north toward Blyde River Canyon, which leads to the fantastic riding and vistas of Kruger National Park, where we’ll spend a day on a safari looking for big game. This South Africa motorcycle tour offers a variety of riding excursions, including the coastal Garden Route, but will occasionally divert inland to catch some mountain passes and a stop in Oudtshoorn to ride an ostrich at a local ostrich farm. Perhaps your most outstanding memory of this wonderful trip will be the ride along Chapman‘s Peak, where the road is carved into red rock 300 ft. above sea level! This is one of the most spectacular twisty roads on the planet and leads to the Cape of Good Hope, where you’ll watch the gigantic surf of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet and crash against the rocky cliffs!
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A FASCINATING TOUR THROUGH A LAND FULL OF VIRTUES JUST WAITING TO BE EXPLORED.
Kruger National Park Lydenburg
Arrival in Johannesburg
Pilgrim’s Rest Ezulwini Valley
Johannesburg
NAMIBIA
AFRICA
Day 1
BOTSWANA
MOZAMBIQUE
ZIMBABWE
SWAZILAND
Pongola Drakensberg
Shakaland
LESOTHO
SOUTH AFRICA
Wartburg
Great Karru Mthatha Swartberg Pass Garden Route Cape Town
Montagu
Oudtshoorn Port Elizabeth
Cape of Good Hope
DIFFICULTY
Mpekweni Indian Ocean
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 21 JAN 28 OCT 20 JAN 27 OCT
– 05 FEB – 12 NOV – 04 FEB – 11 NOV
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape of Good Hope, Garden Route, Shakaland, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Swartberg Pass, Chapman‘s Peak Drive, Pilgrim‘s Rest, Ezulwini Valley, Grahamstown
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 6.410
USD 7.240
USD 8.000
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 6.590
USD 7.590
USD 8.350
4
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 R
USD 6.680
USD 7.770
USD 8.530
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 6.810
USD 8.030
USD 8.790
6
BMW K 1600 GT/GTL
USD 7.070
USD 8.560
USD 9.320
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable lodges, middle-class hotels and bungalows) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 3 picnics/lunches; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Game drive Kruger National Park; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Bangkok
THAILAND
ASIA
FINNLAND
CAMBODIA VIETNAM
RUSSIA Sankt Petersburg
Tallinn
Jekateringburg
BELARUS
South China Sea
Gulf of Thailand Krabi
Moscow Astana
UKRAINE
Banda Aceh
KAZAKHSTAN
MONGOLIA
Almaty
Medan
Kuala Lumpur
BRUNEI
MALAYSIA
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
EGYPT
Dunhuang
Caspian Sea
TURKEY IRAQ
Kashi
IRAN
SAUDI ARABIA JEMEN
DISCOVERY EDELWEISS TOURS
SECTION NORTH-EAST ASIA 1TB ESTONIA / RUSSIA / KAZAKHSTAN / KYRGYZSTAN / CHINA / LAOS / THAILAND
INDONESIA
Bandar Lampung
Arabian Sea
Gulf of Bengal
Bangkok
NEW
AT A GLANCE
RIDING HRS/DAY
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A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE – DEMANDING PHYSICAL, MENTAL & RIDING CHALLENGES YET FANTASTIC IMPRESSIONS OF DIFFERENT CULTURES & LANDSCAPES! Bernd Repenning // World Tour Repatriate
Java Yogyakarta
DISCOVERY
TALLINN – MOSCOW – BANGKOK (1TB) Duration: 73 days Distance: appr. 10.200 miles** Tour dates: 24 AUG – 04 NOV 2017
Labuhan
EDELWEISS TOURS
NEW SECTION SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1BB THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA (SUMATRA, JAVA, BALI)
Bali Denpasar
AT A GLANCE BANGKOK – BALI (1BB) Duration: 43 days Distance: appr. 4.300 miles** Tour dates: 01 NOV – 13 DEC 2017 Scouting* 31 OCT – 12 DEC 2018 DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING
Java Sea
Luang Prabang
DIFFICULTY
From the northern Baltic region all the way to south eastern Asia! In this section we cross the biggest connected landmass, exploring some of the biggest countries size-wise on our earth. We will be lastingly impressed by the different climate zones and their natural form of expression in flora and fauna. In particular, we, as motorcycle riders will intensely experience the differences in climate and temperature as we ride along this unique journey. Endless Russian forests, seemingly forever spreading scrub lands with a colour play in Kazakhstan that cannot be expressed in words. Then we explore the humble and unexpectedly beautiful Kyrgyzstan. Starting with the hermitage in Sankt Petersburg, we will see iconic places like the Kremlin in Moscow. Moving towards China, we cross one of the highest border crossings. Before we reach the core of this fascinating country we climb some of the world’s highest mountain roads above 13.000 ft. Along the way we explore the second largest sand desert, the iconic Chinese wall, the legendary Terracotta Army and countless curves and sweepers. Warmth, openness and enchanting landscapes welcome us to Laos and Thailand, where small winding roads lead us into the country’s South to Bangkok. It truly is such a profound and unique experience to travel through this part of our word on a motorcycle, you will remember it forever and a day.
Borneo
Bukittinggi
Kunming
INDIA
THAILAND
THE ULTIMATE RIDE – THE EDELWEISS WORLD TOUR!
Indian Ocean
Xian
Sumatra
OMAN SUDAN
CHINA
A highly unusual, unique and fascinating journey awaits us. We discover coastal resorts and regions which most people only reach by plane! We firstly explore the South of Thailand all the way to Krabi, passing limestone caves, never ending caoutchouc plantations and stunning beaches. In Malaysia we discover a diversity which is unlike anything else. Our itinerary takes us from tranquil rainforests to the futuristic megacity of Kuala Lumpur. We finally cross over the Strait of Malacca to reach the Indonesian island of Sumatra. We are welcomed by chaotic traffic and a ton of alien impressions, which we soon leave behind as we travel on through the mesmerizing nature of this secluded island. After crossing the equator by Bukkittinggi and arriving on the island of Java we enjoy the winding roads on the coastal shore and along the top of mountain ranges all the way to Yogyakarta, the cultural core of Java. The island of Bali will then enchant you with its picturesque rice terraces, the Barong dancing and the yummy Nasi Goreng dishes.
Do you want to join us on this colourful section of our World Tour? More info and booking at: EMAIL: EXPEDITION@EDELWEISSBIKE.COM WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series. ** The stated miles are approximate distances which may vary.
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Day 1
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RIDING THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
EDELWEISS TOURS
12 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.570 Think Turkey, and famous names like Ephesos, Cappadocia and Pergamon quickly come to mind. On this tour you can embark on an unforgettable balloon ride over Cappadocia, witness the the famous dance of the whirling dervishes in Konya and experience the unbelievable hospitality of the Turkish people. No matter where you stop, someone always offers you some Turkish tea, a very nice habit that you will quickly get used to. Pretty soon you will change from a visitor into a friend on a motorcy-cle, wrapped in Turkish hospitality and absorbing the manifold impressions the country has to offer. Needless to say, all of these highlights come in combination with countless curves and twisties. Whether you cruise along the coastal road in the south of Turkey or discover some backcountry roads that will allow you a deeper insight into the Turkish culture, the roads just seem to be made for riding a motorcycle.
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Nevsehir Nevsehir Konya Konya Side Side Kas Kas Marmaris Marmaris Marmaris Selçuk Selçuk Bergama Bergama Çanakkale Çanakkale Istanbul Departure from Istanbul
GREE C E
Istanbul
Çanakkale Troja
T UR KEY
Pergamon Bergama
Lake Tuz
Ionian Sea
Selçuk/Efes Ephesus
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Nevsehir and ends in Istanbul. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Konya Pamukale
Knidos
Marmaris
Side
Patara Beach Kas¸ Kreta
SIGHTSEEING
CYPRUS
Mediterranean Sea
ONLINE BOOKING
Cappadocia, Ürgüp, Güzelyurt, Side, Temple of Apollo, Myra, Patara Beach, Knidos, Aphrodisias, Ephesos, Bergama, Pergamon, Troy, Istanbul
RIDING HRS/DAY
Taurus Mountains
Myra
HIGHLIGHTS
DIFFICULTY
Göreme
Nevsehir
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
CTU
TURKEY
Black Sea
Arrival in Göreme / Nevsehir
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
CLASSIC
BU L G ARI A
FUN ROADS, RICH HISTORY AND UNBELIEVABLY HOSPITABLE PEOPLE MAKE TURKEY A DREAM DESTINATION.
TOUR DATES 31 MAY – 11 JUN 11 OCT – 22 OCT 30 MAY – 10 JUN 10 OCT – 21 OCT
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 5.570
USD 6.160
USD 6.640
3
BMW F 800 GS | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
USD 5.700
USD 6.410
USD 6.890
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 5.860
USD 6.730
USD 7.210
5
Ducati Multistrada Enduro
USD 6.040
USD 7.100
USD 7.580
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 picnics/lunches; 9 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride to Istanbul; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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Kardung La
ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Chandigarh Shimla Shimla Sangla Sangla Nako Nako Tabo Tabo Kaza Kaza Kaza Losar Losar Keylong Keylong Sarchu Sarchu Lake Tso Kar Lake Tso Kar Leh Leh Departure from Leh
Tsokar H im al a ya Baralacha La
Keylong
Sarchu
Tso Moriri
Losar
Kaza
Tabo
Pin Valley National Park Nako
CHINA
INDIA Sangla
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Chandigarh and ends in Leh. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Shimla
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary Chandigar
ADVENTURE SPITI & LADAKH
ASP
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
INDIA
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.310 Spiti & Ladakh both are home to a purely homogeneous Buddhist society and remotely tucked away inside the trans Himalaya. Our riding treasure hunt into this less explored territory, will start from Chandigarh, one of the best cities of India. In 1st phase, will visit Spiti, a nomadic escapade in Himachal, known as “Hidden Middleland”. Spiti, with its breathtaking beauty, is a chunk of place where Tibet marooned in India. This valley though lesser known, is a cold desert neighboring Ladakh and is dotted with scattered villages clustered mud-brick homes, turquoise blue Spiti river and some old monasteries like Tabo, Danker, Kungri and Key. After this fascinating trail of culture, cuisine of Spiti, will cross over through high passes (17000ft) to amazing Ladakh, a natural exotica with eerie silence & array of adventures. “Mecca of the riders” and undoubtedly a photographer’s delight for its stunning landscape, Leh is the traveler’s delight with stupas to sensational momos. This heaven of earth has superabundance of attractions to satiate all sorts of human appetite.
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Arrival in Chandigarh
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
NEW
Leh
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 25 JUN 03 SEP 24 JUN 02 SEP
– 08 JUL – 16 SEP – 07 JUL – 15 SEP
2017 Scouting* 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mountains, glaciers, camping under the stars, fascinating Buddhist monasteries, Khardung La pass
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Royal Enfield 500cc
USD 8.310
USD 8.940
USD 9.940
3
Triumph Bonneville | Ducati Scrambler
USD 8.650
USD 9.610
USD 10.610
EXPERIENCE BUDDHISM AND ENJOY LOADS OF STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (middle-class hotels + camps) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; all dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus), additional rental options prior or post tour on request and availability. SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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ITINERARY
www.istockphoto.com/nevarpp
ASIA
NEW ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
Arrival in Siliguri
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Siliguri Phuentsholing Phuentsholing Paro Paro Thimphu Thimphu Punakha Punakha Punakha Gelephu Gelephu Jaldapara Jaldapara Darjeeling Darjeeling Pelling Pelling Ravangla Ravangla Gangtok Gangtok Gangtok Siliguri Departure from Siliguri
Jigme Dorji National Park
BHUTAN Himalaya
Kangchenjunga Ravangla Pelling Pemayangtse Monastry
Taktsang Monastry Thimphu
Punakha
Paro Gangtok
Darjeeling Phuntsoling
Siliguri
Gelephu
Phipsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
Jaldapara Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
INDIA BANGLADESH
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
AIB
BHUTAN / INDIA
15 DAYS VACATION from $ 5.360
TOUR DATES 25 FEB 28 OCT 24 FEB 27 OCT
This motorcycling journey brings you to Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalayas with a backdrop of mighty and magnificent mountains and Bhutan, which is enshrouded in magic & mistry. Our ride starts in the bustling town Siliguri of Bengal passing through the lush green tea plantations, known as “tea basket of the world” with its global signature brand Darjeeling Tea. We will cross over to Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan through Phuentsholing where “Gross Domestic Happiness” is major criteria. We will re-enter to India through border checkpost at Galephu and ride into deep rain forest, the only habitat of one-horned rhino. On 2nd leg, we ride to Sikkim, the place of world’s third highest peak Mt. Kanchendzonga (8586 M) and ascend to Tsango Lake. Sikkim is called as “World’s Last Eutopias” and naturally gifted with exotic flora & fauna especially wild Orchids. After a splendid ride through mesmerizing ecological system, we will bid adieu at Siliguri.
Day 1
– 11 MAR 2017 Scouting* – 11 NOV 2017 – 10 MAR 2018 – 10 NOV 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mountains, glaciers, tee gardens, Tsango lake, Bhutan and its inhabitants
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ADVENTURE SIKKIM AND BHUTAN
CHINA
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Royal Enfield 500cc
USD 5.360
USD 5.990
USD 6.780
3
Triumph Bonneville | Ducati Scrambler
USD 5.700
USD 6.660
USD 7.450
RIDE YOUR BIKE IN BHUTAN – HOW HIGH IS YOUR GROSS DOMESTIC HAPPINESS INDEX? INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; all dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus) SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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Shan Plateau
ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
MYANMAR
Arrival in Bangkok
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17
Bangkok Aranyaprathet Aranyaprathet Siem Reap Siem Reap Stung Treng Stung Treng Champasak Champasak Thakhek Thakhek Kong Lor Kong Lor Vientiane Vientiane Vang Vieng Vang Vieng Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Luang Namtha Luang Namtha Chiang Khong Chiang Khong Doi Ang Khang Doi Ang Khang Pai Pai Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
[ca. 175 mi] [ca. 105 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 125 mi] [ca. 35 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 195 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Luang Namtha
Pai
Chiang Doi Ang Khang Khong
Luang Phabang
LAOS VIETNAM
Vang Vieng
Mekong river
Chiang Mai Kong Lor
Vientiane
Thakhek
THAILAND Mekong river Champasak
Aranyaprathet
Bangkok
Angkor Wat Stung Treng Siem Reap
ADVENTURE SOUTHEAST ASIA
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour starts in Bangkok and ends in Chiang Mai. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
DIFFICULTY
CAMBODIA
Gulf of Thailand
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
3SA
CAMBODIA / LAOS / THAILAND
17 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.520 can. Whether you are looking for beautiful temples, unique nature experiences, encounters with local people in remote areas, or simply want to ride splendid motorcycle roads – this tour has it all! We start Bangkok before heading east to Cambodia. Once over the border you will ride through dense jungle to the World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat, with its stunning temples. Further east we will meet one of the world‘s greatest rivers, the Mekong. Over the next few days it will lead you north, meandering through Laos and back into Thailand. Your tourguide will lead you close to the Myanmar border on twisty roads through unspoiled jungle. You will see hidden temples and the Kong Lor caves. The tour ends in Chiang Mai, but not before riding the “Road with a 1,000 curves“. This motorcycle tour is truly a jewel. Come join us!
TOUR DATES 03 FEB 03 NOV 02 FEB 02 NOV
– 19 FEB – 19 NOV – 18 FEB – 18 NOV
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Bangkok, Tonle Sap Lake, Angkor Wat, Mekong River, Road of a 1,000 curves, Si Phan Don, Vat Phou, Kong Lor, Wat Mai Monastery
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Mekong river
Andaman Sea
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 8.520
USD 9.230
USD 10.120
EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-ALIFETIME MOTORCYCLE TOUR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 15 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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Day 1
Arrival in Chiang Mai
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Chiang Mai Mae Sot Mae Sot Kyaik Hto Kyaik Hto Bago Bago Pyay Pyay Bagan Bagan Mandalay Mandalay Inle-See Inle-See Inle-See Namsang Namsang Keng Tung Keng Tung Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
MYANMAR [ca. 220 mi] [ca. 175 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 50 mi] [ca. 110 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 125 mi]
Mandalay
Bagan Archaeological Zone
CHINA
Shan Plateau Kengtung Nam Sang
Bagan
Inle Lake
Irrawaddy River
LAOS
Arakan Mountains
Chiang Rai
Pyay
Chiang Mai
Kyaik Hto The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE MYANMAR
3MY
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
MYANMAR / THAILAND
14 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.330 “This is Burma and it is unlike any land you know about.“ (Rudolf Kipling, Letters from the East, 1898) This famous quote from Kipling perfectly describes the remote charm of this fascinating country. Myanmar has been separated from the rest of the world for most of its history, preserving a state of historic uniqueness that has long been lost to the rest of Southeast Asia. Very few motorcyclists have had the privilege of venturing into such a breathtaking region, where unspoiled landscapes and golden stupas decorate a beguiling and welcoming culture. The travel may not always be easy... but will always be worthwhile! Through beautiful mountain territory we will ride to Inle Lake, where you can take a boat tour to explore the pristine lake area, floating villages and the amazing Indein. Our next stop will be Bagan, where we will enjoy its many temples. If you want to experience something special, you way also take an optional, early morning balloon flight over the temple complex. By the time we arrive back in Chiang Mai we can truly claim to have had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Bago
Kawtgon Cave Mae Sot
THAILAND
Gulf of Martaban
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 FEB 20 NOV 19 FEB 19 NOV
– 05 MAR 2017 – 03 DEC 2017 – 04 MAR 2018 – 02 DEC 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, Hpaung Daw U Pagoda, Irrawaddy River, Chiang Mai, Bago, Kawgoon Cave
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Bay of Bengal
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.330
USD 7.850
EUR 8.770
FEW TOURISTS HAVE ENTERED MYANMAR ON A MOTORCYCLE. COME WITH US AND BECOME ONE OF THE FEW! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; All dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Arrival in Chiang Mai
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Chiang Mai Houayxay Houayxay Oudomxai Oudomxai Dien Bien Phu Dien Bien Phu Sa Pa Sa Pa Nghia Lô Nghia Lô Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi Mai Châu Mai Châu Xam-neua Xam-neua Nong Khiaw Nong Khiaw Luang Phabang Luang Phabang Hongsa Hongsa Chiang Kham Chiang Kham Chiang Mai Departure from Chiang Mai
CHINA [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 180 mi]
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
ADVENTURE LAOS AND VIETNAM
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 7.970 Gorgeous scenery, breathtaking nature, many historic and cultural sites, and stunning motorcycle roads are the aces up this tour’s sleeve. It starts in Chiang Mai and takes us through Laos into Vietnam, then loops back to Thailand. As soon as we enter Vietnam you’ll notice that it still suffers from the ravages of the Vietnam War. Dien Bien Phu is where the most important battle of the First Indochina War took place. Around Sa Pa life goes on just as it did 100 years ago, it feels like traveling back in time. Breathtaking mountain roads take us to Nghia Lo and on to Hanoi, where we enjoy a rest day with an optional ride to Ha Long Bay. Our journey then takes us back to the west, over mountains, through valleys and alongside endless rice fields. Back in Laos we enjoy two more days of fantastic riding before returning to Thailand, where this special adventure comes to an end, leaving lasting memories.
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Nong Khiaw
Oudomxai Nam Ou river Hongsa
Houayxay Mekong river Chiang Mai
Chiang Kham
VIETNAM
Northern Vietnam Mountains Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu Battle Sites
MYANMAR
Minority Hill Tribes
Xam-neua
Nghia Lo
Mai Chau Valley
Hànoi Mai Chau Ha hong Bay
Luang Phabang
LAOS
Annam Cordillera
Indochinese Peninsula
THAILAND
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
3LV
LAOS / THAILAND / VIETNAM
Sa Pa
TOUR DATES 14 JAN 05 DEC 13 JAN 04 DEC
– 29 JAN – 20 DEC – 28 JAN – 19 DEC
2017 2017 2018 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi, Minority Hill Tribes, Mai Chau Valley, Northern Vietnam Mountains, Sa Pa, Fansipan, Battle Site of Dien Bien Phu, Nam Ou River, Luang Phabang, Mekong River, Golden Triangle (Southeast Asia), Chiang Mai
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat. 1
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.970
USD 8.630
USD 9.450
A MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM, CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR ADVENTUROUS SOULS! INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in middle-class hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 14 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Back-up van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person in form of a waterproof bag) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus)
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ITINERARY
ASIA
Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Tokyo Hakone Hakone Shizuoka Shizuoka Ise Ise Shirahama Shirahama Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto Himeji Himeji Fukui Fukui Noto Halbinsel Noto Halbinsel Hirayu Hirayu Kusatsu Kusatsu Nikko Nikko Nikko Tokyo Departure from Tokyo
Noto Peninsula
[ca. 140 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 150 mi] [ca. 148 mi] [ca. 145 mi]
Sea of Japan
SECRETS OF JAPAN
CJA
CLASSIC EDELWEISS TOURS
JAPAN
16 DAYS VACATION from $ 8.730
[ca. 75 mi] [ca. 170 mi] [ca. 130 mi] [ca. 140 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 120 mi] [ca. 60 mi] [ca. 155 mi]
Nikkó Nikko N.P.
Tokyo
Honshu
JAPAN
Lake Biwa
Mt. Fuji
Kyoto
Shizouka Hakone
Mt. Hakone
Himeji Ise
Pacific Ocean
Shirahama
DIFFICULTY
ONLINE BOOKING
RIDING HRS/DAY
WWW.EDELWEISSBIKE.COM
SIGHTSEEING
TOUR DATES 20 MAY – 04 JUN 2017 Scouting* 19 MAY – 03 JUN 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
Tokio, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Nikko, northern Alps, hot springs Creative Commons CC0
Japan – a blend of ancient traditions with modern technology, fantasy and creativity. We start by riding the elevated highways of Tokyo leaving the frenzy metropolis behind, heading to the peninsula of Izu and its breathtaking skyline roads, following by a visit to Japan’s highest and most famous majestic peak: Mount Fuji. Up next is the Ise Bay, the ancient pilgrimage city of Koya and Kyoto before we discover Himeji and its unique castle architecture. We continue riding north through the most beautiful roads like the “Mikata five lakes rainbow line” and the Chirihama beach driveway. Crossing the soaring mountains of the Japanese Alps takes us to the hot spring town of Kusatsu before reaching, yet another spiritual world heritage city: Nikko. Heading back to Tokyo is the last part of the journey. Picture yourself after a wonderful day of riding, eating sushi and other regional delicacies before relaxing at the soothing waters of the hot spring. Join us, pamper your senses and discover a unique cultural and riding experience unlike any other.
Mt. Shirane Hiraya
Fukui
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
NEW
Kusatsu
Mt. Hotaka
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
DISCOVER THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN!
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle
1
Honda NC 750 X | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 8.730
USD 9.650
USD 12.030
3
Ducati Monster 821 | Ducati Scrambler | Suzuki V-Strom 1000
USD 8.980
USD 10.150
USD 12.530
4
BMW R 1200 GS | Ducati Monster 1200 | Ducati Mulistrada 1200 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 883 | Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200
USD 9.210
USD 10.610
USD 12.990
5
BMW R 1200 RT
USD 9.330
USD 10.860
USD 13.240
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Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
USD 9.520
USD 11.230
USD 13.610
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 13 dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus) SCOUTING*: This is the first official tour date of a tour series.
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Day 1
Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
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Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR AUSTRALIA EXTENSION
AAT
ADVENTURE EDELWEISS TOURS
DIFFICULTY SIGHTSEEING
13 DAYS VACATION AAT + OPTIONAL 5 DAYS AAV from $ 8.140 AAT Australia is magic, diverse, exciting and world-famous for its special natural wonders and its unbelievably friendly people. Amazing, nearly untouched and barely-visited national parks with beaches and bays lie on our way south through New South Wales and Victoria. With some luck you will spot every animal you always dreamed about in this giant, open-air “zoo,“ including whales, dolphins, koalas and kangaroos. We take the ferry to Tasmania – “the green emerald of the South“ – with its rough nature and the world‘s clearest water. Those who will extend their adventure will ride one of the most beautiful motorcycling roads on the continent, the Great Ocean Road. We‘ll experience shiny red cliffs, deep blue seas and bright blue horizon on our way back to Sydney, passing the Australian Alps, Canberra and the Blue Mountains.
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BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES, UNIQUE NATURE AND THE FAMOUS AUSSIE LIFESTYLE.
TOUR DATES 07 FEB 19 FEB 27 NOV 09 DEC 06 FEB 18 FEB 26 NOV 08 DEC
– 19 FEB – 24 FEB – 09 DEC – 14 DEC – 18 FEB – 23 FEB – 08 DEC – 13 DEC
Sydney Batemans Bay Batemans Bay Eden Eden Lakes Entrance Lakes Entrance Melbourne (Fähre nach Devonport) Devonport Strahan Strahan Hobart Hobart Hobart Launceston Launceston Devonport (Fähre nach Melbourne) Melbourne Great Ocean Road Great Ocean Road Melbourne Departure from Melbourne
* optional Australia Extension AAV Day 13 Melbourne Day 14 Melbourne Wangaratta Day 15 Wangaratta Jindabyne Dam Day 16 Jindabyne Dam Jervis Bay Day 17 Jervis Bay Sydney Day 18 Departure from Sydney
[ca. 185 mi] [ca. 135 mi] [ca. 185 mi] [ca. 200 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 190 mi] [ca. 90 mi] [ca. 210 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 240 mi] [ca. 220 mi]
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Sea Cliff Bridge
NEW SOUT H WA LE S VICTORIA
Wangaratta
Jindabyne Dam
Great Australian Bight
Lakes Entrance Ninety Mile Beach
Devonport
Strahan = AAT = AAV
Batemans Bay Eden
Bells Beach
Tasman Sea
Freycinet N.P.
Launceston
[ca. 240 mi] [ca. 230 mi] [ca. 215 mi] [ca. 165 mi]
Snowy Mountains
Melbourne
Great Ocean Road
Jervis Bay
Canberra
Australian Alps
TASMANI A Hobart
ONLINE BOOKING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. This tour AAT starts in Sydney and ends in Melbourne (* If booking the Australia Extension AAV also your departure airport is Sydney). Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
RIDING HRS/DAY
AAV
AUSTRALIA
Sydney
Arrival in Sydney
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Blue Mountains N.P.
AUSTRALI A
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HIGHLIGHTS
Sydney, Royal National Park, Lakes Entrance, Ninety Mile Beach, Melbourne, Devonport, Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Hobart, Strahan, Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE TOUR AAT
2
BMW F 700 GS
USD 8.140
USD 8.890
USD 10.150
3
BMW F 800 GS
USD 8.210
USD 9.030
USD 10.290
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BMW R 1200 GS
USD 8.270
USD 9.160
USD 10.420
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BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.340
USD 9.300
USD 10.560
USD 4.570
USD 4.940
USD 5.550
OPTIONAL AUSTRALIA EXTENSION AAV +
Surcharge for Australia Extension AAV
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable hotels (comfortable middle-class hotels) during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 11 (* 15) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride MelbourneTasmania-Melbourne; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). *applies for bookings of the Australian Adventure tour and the Australia Extension.
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PACIFIC
Day 1
NEW ZEALAND TOUR NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION
CLASSIC
NSZ
EDELWEISS TOURS
14 DAYS VACATION NSZ + OPTIONAL 7 DAYS CNS from $ 7.600 NSZ New Zealand, also known as the “Paradise Down Under” offers everything you could possibly look for in a holiday destination. New Zealand features mountains and glaciers, wild coasts and long sandy beaches, rainforest and hot springs. It is home to an interesting indigenous culture and to the friendliest people you can imagine. It is heaven for motorcyclists because the roads are beautiful, well maintained, and mostly empty. This motorcycle tour will introduce you to all the major highlights of New Zealand. The Sky Tower in Auckland, the hot springs in Rotorua, the Art Deco district in Napier, museums, shops and restaurants in Wellington, the ferry-cruise across Cook Strait, the spectacular Queen Charlotte Drive, the wild West Coast, the rainforest and the glaciers that run through it, the amazingly beautiful Milford Sound and the breathtaking view to Mount Cook, New Zealand‘s highest mountain. You will fall in love with this New Zealand motorcycle tour.
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DIFFICULTY RIDING HRS/DAY
TIRE-GRIPPING ROAD SURFACES WITH GLACIERS, VOLCANOES AND PALM TREES!
TOUR DATES 16 JAN 29 JAN 12 NOV 25 NOV 15 JAN 28 JAN 11 NOV 24 NOV
– 29 JAN – 05 FEB – 25 NOV – 02 DEC – 28 JAN – 04 FEB – 24 NOV – 01 DEC
[ca. 230 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 255 mi] [ca. 95 mi] [ca. 225 mi] [ca. 250 mi] [ca. 160 mi] [ca. 75 mi] [ca. 100 mi] [ca. 265 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 175 mi]
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Pauanui
Auckland
Rotorua North Island Tasman Sea
Napier
NEW ZEALAND Nelson/ Motueka
Wellington
Punakaiki Fox Glacier Lake Wanaka
Mount Cook
Christchurch
Twizel
South Pacific Ocean
Milford Sound
[ca. 205 mi] [ca. 270 mi] [ca. 165 mi] [ca. 180 mi] [ca. 155 mi] [ca. 170 mi]
Te Anau
Queenstown
= NSZ = CNS
ONLINE BOOKING
The daily riding miles are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. This tour starts in Christchurch and ends in Auckland. Book your flights accordingly! Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
SIGHTSEEING
Bream Bay
Waipoua Forest
* optional North Island Extension CNS Day 14 Auckland Day 15 Auckland Pauanui Day 16 Pauanui Whangarei Day 17 Whangarei Kaitaia Day 18 Kaitaia Cable Bay Day 19 Cable Bay Russell Day 20 Russell Auckland Day 21 Departure from Auckland
CNS
NEW ZEALAND
Christchurch Twizel Twizel Te Anau Te Anau Queenstown Queenstown Queenstown Fox-Gletscher Fox-Gletscher Punakaiki Punakaiki Nelson/Motueka Nelson/Motueka Wellington Wellington Wellington Napier Napier Rotorua Rotorua Auckland Departure from Auckland
Russell
Whangarei
Arrival in Christchurch
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Cable Bay
Kaitaia
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HIGHLIGHTS
Fox Glacier, Wellington, Queenstown, West Coast South Island, Rotorua, Lake Wanaka, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook
TOUR PRICES 2017 per person in USD Cat.
Minimum number of participants: 8
Motorcycle NEW ZEALAND TOUR NSZ
1
BMW F 650 GS | Suzuki V-Strom 650
USD 7.600
USD 8.270
USD 9.460
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BMW F 700 GS
USD 7.750
USD 8.570
USD 9.760
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BMW F 800 GS | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | Triumph Tiger 800
USD 7.900
USD 8.870
USD 10.060
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BMW R 1200 GS | Triumph Tiger Explorer
USD 8.120
USD 9.320
USD 10.510
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BMW R 1200 RT
USD 8.270
USD 9.620
USD 10.810
USD 5.010
USD 5.500
USD 6.110
OPTIONAL NORTH ISLAND EXTENSION CNS +
Surcharge for North Island Extension CNS
INCLUDED SERVICES: All overnights in comfortable middle-class hotels and one farm stay during entire tour; Breakfast every day; 2 (* 3) picnics/lunches; 11 (* 17) dinners; Motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage; Third party liability insurance for motorcycles; Comprehensive vehicle insurance for motorcycles with deductible according to the booked motorcycle model; Tour information package including safety tips, details about the hotels, the route and the sights; Tour guide on motorcycle; Support van for luggage transportation (1 piece per person) and space for passengers (limited) on entire tour; Ferry ride South Island-North Island; Edelweiss Riding Tips; SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature. OPTIONAL SERVICES: Global travel health and cancellation insurance; optional deductible reduction on included motorcycle insurance (Cover All / Cover Plus). * applies for bookings of New Zealnd Tour and the North Island Extention
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TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EDELWEISS BIKE TRAVEL REISE GMBH
REUNION RIDE
These Terms and Conditions form an integral part of the travel contract entered into between the customer and Edelweiss Bike Travel Reise GmbH (referred to after this as EBTR). Any special conditions and itineraries detailed in the various travel offers do, however, in any case take precedence over these Terms and Conditions. All statutory references set forth hereunder refer to Austrian law.
I. GENERAL TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ARB 1992) Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act, Federal Law Gazette 247/93 and to the Warranty Right Amending Law, Federal Law Gazette I No. 48/2001. Jointly discussed in the consumer-political advisory body of the Austrian Federal Minister for Health, Sports and Consumer Protection in accordance with § 73 subsection 1 of the Trade, Commerce, and Industry Regulation Act 1994 [Gewerbeordnung] and § 8 of the regulation of the Federal Minister for economic affairs in the version dated 1994 on the provisions regarding the exercise of the travel agency industry [Ausübungsvorschriften für das Reisebürogewerbe] (now § 6, according to Federal Law Gazette II No. 401/98). EBTR may act as agent (section A) and/or as tour operator (section B). The agent is obliged to make an effort to arrange services of other parties (operators, carriers, hoteliers, etc.). Tour operator is the company either offering several touristic services at a package price (package holiday/ travel organisation) or promising to render individual touristic services as services on own account and for this purpose usually providing own brochures, advertisements, etc. If third party services are arranged (e.g. optional trips at the holiday resort), a company acting as tour operator may also act as agent if it refers to this function as agent. The following conditions constitute the contractual text usually used by travel agencies as agents (section A) or as tour operators (section B) to conclude contracts with their customers/travellers (annotation: in the sense of the Consumer Protection Act), and they are hereby made part of this contract. The special conditions - of the arranged tour operators, - of the arranged carriers (e.g. train, bus, airplane and ship) and - the other arranged service providers prevail.
THE ANNUAL REUNION RIDE Name it biker meeting, Feschtl, Rendez-vous, Reunion Ride or get together – it‘s all that and much more! Celebrate with us and your Edelweiss friends once a year. At the end of an Edelweiss tour you will be richer in unique experiences, inimitable moments and a bunch of good friends. An Edelweiss tour really brings former strangers together – no matter where you are from, what bike you are riding, or what you do for a living – it unites us all! It is our biggest reward when we hear about stories where an Edelweiss tour creates a bond of friendship for life! Meet with your friends once a year for a weekend ride or a whole reunion tour. The location changes annually, so everyone gets a fair chance to participate. Do you want to be part of the REUNION in 2017? SAVE THE DATE. REUNION RIDE WEEKEND AND TOUR IN THE US Where: Hood River, Oregon When: The weekend: September 15 to September 17, 2017 The tour: September 13 to September 22, 2017 From Seattle to Los Angeles REUINION WEEKEND IN GERMANY Where: Sauerland When: September 29 to October 01, 2017 Tour booking or ticket reservation online, www.edelweissbike.com or contact your Edelweiss booking agent.
IT IS ALL ABOUT CATCHING UP WITH GOOD FRIENDS, RIDING, LAUGHING, AND MAKING PLANS FOR NEW ADVENTURES. Franziska Falkner // Marketing and Sales
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A. EBTR ACTING AS AGENT The following provisions form the basis of the contract (agent’s contract) concluded between EBTR, acting as agent, and its customers: 1. Booking/contract conclusion The booking can be effected in writing, per telephone or verbally. EBTR should immediately confi rm verbal bookings or bookings per telephone in writing. Travel agencies should use booking notes containing all necessary details regarding the customer‘s order and referring to the travel advertisement (catalogue, brochure, etc.) forming the basis of the booking. With regard to its own services or arranged services, the agent must – according to § 6 of the provisions regarding the exercise of the travel agency industry – refer to these applicable General Travel Terms and Conditions. In case of differing travel terms and conditions, he must demonstrably advise the customer of these differences and hand them out before contract conclusion. If services of foreign contractors (service providers, tour operators) are arranged, foreign law may apply as well. The person, who completes a booking for himself or for a third party, is regarded as principal contractor and unless stated to the contrary accepts the obligations under the contract with EBTR (payments, contract cancellation, etc.). In the course of booking, EBTR may request a service charge and a (minimum) deposit. The outstanding balance and the compensation of cash expenses (telephone expenses, fax costs, etc.) become due upon the hand-over of the travel documents (these do not include personnel documents) of the respective tour operator or service provider at the travel agency. Upon or immediately after the contract is effective, travel organisations accepting bookings are obliged to communicate a confi rmation regarding the travel contract to the traveller (travel confi rmation). 2. Information and other incidental services 2.1 Information on passport, visa, foreign currency, customs and health regulations It is presumed to be known to the customer that a valid passport is needed for travels abroad. EBTR shall inform the customer about additional foreign passport, visa and health entry provisions and – upon request – about foreign currency and customs regulations if they can be obtained in Austria. The customer himself is responsible for compliance with these regulations. If possible, EBTR will – against compensation – arrange the execution of a visa that might be necessary. Upon request, EBTR will – if possible – give information about special regulations for foreigners, stateless persons as well as persons holding a double citizenship. 2.2 Information regarding the travel service EBTR is obliged to represent to the customer the service of the tour operator or the service provider to the best of its knowledge as such service relates to the characteristics of the arranged contract and the conditions in the place of destination. 3. Legal status and liability EBTR’s liability as agent is limited to: - the careful selection of the respective tour operator and/or service provider as well as the careful analysis of gained experience; - the proper arrangement of services including the corresponding information of the customer and the delivery of the travel documents; - the demonstrable forwarding of notices, declarations of intent and payments between the customer and the procured company and vice versa (such as changes in the agreed service and the agreed price, notices of cancellation, complaints). EBTR is not liable for the execution of the arranged service. Together with the travel confi rmation, EBTR must notify the customer about the company name (product name) and the address of the tour operator and – if applicable – of an insurer if this information is not already contained in the brochure, catalogue or other detailed means of advertising. If it does not do so, it is liable to the customer as operator and/or service provider.
4. Impairments of performance In case EBTR breaches its obligations under the contract, it shall be liable to the customer for the resulting damage unless it proves that it has neither acted intentionally nor in a grossly negligent way. For breaches of contract due to ordinary negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the customer the resulting damage up to the amount of the commission paid to EBTR for the procured business. B. EBTR AS TOUR OPERATOR The following provisions form the basis of the contract – hereinafter referred to as travel contract – concluded between the booking party and EBTR as tour operator either directly or through an agent. In case of a direct contract, the agent’s obligations analogously apply to the tour operator. EBTR accepts the applicable General Travel Terms and Conditions, except for the deviations highlighted in all its detailed advertising documents according to § 6 of the regulation on the provisions regarding the exercise on of the travel agency industry (Ausübungsvorschriften für das Reisebürogewerbe). 1. Booking/contract effectiveness The travel contract is effective as between the booking party and EBTR if the parties agree on the material parts of the contract (price, service and date). This results in rights and duties for the customer. 2. Change in the identity of the traveller A change in the identity of the traveller is possible if the replacing person meets all conditions regarding the participation and can be completed in two ways: 2.1 Assignment of the claim to the travel service The booking party’s obligations under the travel contract remain effective if it assigns all or single claims under this contract to a third party. In this case, the booking party will bear the resulting additional costs (see also clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). 2.2 Transfer of the travel event Where the customer is prevented from proceeding with the package, he may transfer his booking to another person. EBTR must be informed about the transfer either directly or via the agent within a reasonable period before the departure date. The tour operator may specify this reasonable period (see clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). The transferring party and the replacing person will be jointly liable for both the outstanding balance and the additional costs arising from the transfer (see also clause 1. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). 3. Contents of the contract, information and other incidental services In addition to the information obligations also applicable to the agent (information on passport, visa, foreign currency, customs and health entry regulations), EBTR must provide suffi cient information about the service offered. The service descriptions in the catalogue and/or brochure valid at the time of the booking as well as the other information contained therein are the subject matter of the travel contract, unless differing agreements have been made at the booking. It is, however, recommended to record such agreements in writing. 4. Travels including special risks If travels include special risks (e.g. expeditions), EBTR will not be liable for the consequences of special risks exceeding its scope of duty. The tour operator’s obligation to thoroughly prepare the journey and to thoroughly select the persons and companies being in charge of the execution of the single travel services remains unaffected. 5. Legal bases in case of impairments of performance 5.1 Warranty If the service has not been carried out or only been carried out in an incomplete manner, the customer has a right to claim on warranty. The customer agrees that instead of his claim to rescind the contract or for a price reduction, EBTR has the right to provide – within a reasonable period of time – an unobjectionable service or improve the incomplete service. Remedy can take place by removing the failure or by providing an equal or better replacement service that is subject to the customer’s explicit consent. 5.2 Compensation If EBTR or its assistants violate the duties of the contractual relationship either intentionally or by negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the damage. To the extent, EBTR is responsible for persons other than its employees, it will only be liable – except in cases of personal injury – if it does not prove that they have acted in an intentional or grossly negligent way. Except in case of intention or gross negligence, EBTR will not be liable for objects that are usually not brought along unless it has taken these objects in custody knowing the circumstances. The customer is therefore advised not to carry along objects of special value. Moreover, it is recommended to orderly keep the objects that have been brought along. 5.3 Notifi cation of failures The customer must immediately inform EBTR representatives of every failure in the performance of the contract that he observes during the journey. This implies that the customer has been notifi ed about a EBTR representative and that the latter is available on site without considerable efforts. If this notifi cation by the customer is omitted, this will not affect the customer’s right to claim on warranty under 5.1. This omission can, however, be imputed to him as contributory negligence and thus decrease his possible claims for damages. In this respect EBTR shall inform the customer about this obligation of notifi cation in writing, either directly or via the agent. Also, the customer must have been notifi ed at the same time that any omission regarding this notifi cation will not affect his right to claim on warranty under 5.1, but that it can be imputed as contributory negligence. If applicable and for lack of a local representative, it is recommended that the customer either
inform the respective service provider (e.g. hotel, airline) or EBTR itself about failures and to request remedy. 5.4 Special liability laws Regarding fl ights, EBTR will – inter alia – be liable under the Warsaw Convention and its additional conventions, in journeys by train and bus under the Liability of Keepers of Railroads and Motor Vehicles Act (Eisenbahn- und Kraftfahrzeughaftpfl ichtgesetz). 6. Assertion of possible claims In order to simplify the assertion of claims, the customer is advised to obtain a written confi rmation regarding the non performance of services or improper performance, respectively, and to secure receipts, evidences and witnesses. Consumer warranty claims can be asserted within 2 years after execution of services. Claims for damages will become time-barred after 3 years commencing on the day of becoming aware of the damage and the injuring party. In the interest of the traveller, it is recommended to immediately assert claims after having returned from the journey directly at EBTR or via the procuring travel agency, as diffi culties regarding the evidence have to be anticipated with any delay. 7. CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT 7.1 Cancellation on the part of the customer before the beginning of the journey a) Cancellation without cancellation fees Apart from the cancellation rights granted by law, the customer may – without EBTR having claims against him – cancel the contract before the beginning of the service if material components of the contract, including the travel price, are changed to a considerable extent. The frustration of the conditioned purpose and/or character of the travel event as well as an increase in the agreed travel price by more than 10% effected according to section 8.1 will in each case constitute such change of contract. EBTR is obliged to immediately notify the customer of the change of contract either directly or via the procuring travel agency and to simultaneously instruct him regarding the existing option to either accept the change of contract or to cancel the contract; the customer must immediately exercise his option. If the occurrence of the event entitling the customer to the cancellation is due to EBTR’s intentional misconduct or negligence, EBTR is obliged to compensate the customer’s damages. b) Claim to replacement services If he does not make use of the cancellation right according to clause 7.1(a) and in case of cancellation by EBTR without the customer’s fault, the customer may – instead of the contract cancellation –request the contract performance by means of the participation in any other equal journey if EBTR is able to provide this service. Apart from the right to this option, the customer is also entitled to a claim for damages due to non-performance of the contract, unless clause 7.2 applies. c) Cancellation with cancellation fees The cancellation fee is a percentage of the travel price and with regard to its amount depends on the time of the notice of cancellation and the respective type of journey. The travel price or the package price is the overall price of the contractually agreed service. In all cases not mentioned under clause 7.1(a), the customer is – against payment of a cancellation fee – entitled to cancel the contract. In case the cancellation fees are not reasonable, they can be reduced by a court. Depending on the type of journey, the following cancellation rates apply per person: 1. Special fl ights (charter), group IT (group package tours using regular service), motor-bus group excursions (journeys lasting several days): until 30 days prior to departure: 10%, 29 to 20 days prior to departure: 25%, 19 to 10 days prior to departure: 50%, 9 to 4 days prior to departure: 65%, as of 3 days (72 hours) prior to departure: 85% of the travel price. 2. Individual IT (individual package tours using regular service), train group excursions (except for special trains): until 30 days prior to departure: 10%, 29 to 20 days prior to departure: 15%, 19 to 10 days prior to departure: 20%, 9 to 4 days prior to departure: 30%, as of 3 days (72 hours) prior to departure: 45% of the travel price. Special conditions apply for hotel accommodation, holiday fl ats, ship travels, one-day bus travels, special trains and scheduled fl ights at special tariffs. The latter are to be listed in the detailed program. Also excepted from this are travel arrangements that include the use of an engine-driven vehicle (rented vehicle or the traveller’s own vehicle). The cancellation rates applicable to them are listed in clause 2. of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions. Notice of cancellation When cancelling the contract attention should be paid to: The customer (principal) may inform EBTR or the agent at which the travel has been booked at any time that he will cancel the contract. In case of cancellation, it is recommended to do this - by registered letter or - personally, with a simultaneous written declaration. d) No show No show means that the customer does not appear for the departure, whether he does not want to travel or if he misses the departure for any negligence for which he is responsible or for any incident that happens to him. If it has been clarifi ed that the customer cannot or does not want to make use of the remaining travel service, he must pay according to the type of journey 85%of the package price (e.g. special flights) or 45% of the package price (e.g. individual IT) (Notwithstanding hereof for travel involving vehicles see clause 2.b of the Special Travel Terms and Conditions). If the rates mentioned above are not reasonable, they can be reduced by a court in a special case.
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7.2 Cancellation by EBTR prior to departure a) EBTR will be released from its obligations under the contract if a minimum number of participants specifi ed in the travel description is not achieved and if the customer has been notifi ed about the cancellation in writing within the following periods or those mentioned in the travel description: - until 20 days prior to departure in journeys of more than 6 days, - until 7 days prior to departure in journeys of 2 to 6 days, - until 48 hours prior to departure in day trips. If the non-achievement of the minimum number of participants is due to EBTR’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence, the customer is entitled to claim a fl at compensation according to the respective cancellation fees. The assertion of any damage exceeding this amount is, however, not excluded. b) EBTR will be released from its obligations under the contract if its cancellation is based on force majeure, i.e. due to exceptional and unforeseeable events that cannot be infl uenced by the party referring to force majeure and the consequences of which couldn’t have been avoided despite exercising due care. However, this does not include overbooking, but it includes governmental orders, strikes, war or situations similar to war, epidemics, natural disasters, etc. c) In cases of clauses 7.2(a) and (b), the deposit payment will be refunded to the customer. He is also entitled to the option according to 7.1 (b), 1st paragraph. 7.3 Cancellation by EBTR after the beginning of travel EBTR is released from its obligations under the contract if within the scope of a group travel, the customer, despite a warning, continues to disturb the travel performance by grossly improper behaviour. If it was the customer’s fault, the customer is obliged to compensate EBTR for the damage he has caused. 8. Changes to the contract 8.1 Price changes EBTR reserves the right to increase the travel price confi rmed in the booking for any of the following reasons if the period between the effectiveness of the contract and the departure is more than two months. Such reasons only include changes in the transportation costs, e.g. the fuel costs, the dues, taxes or fees chargeable for certain services, like landing taxes, embarkation and disembarkation fees in harbours and corresponding fees on airports or the exchange rates to be applied to the particular package. In case of a price reduction for these reasons, it shall be passed on to the traveller. Within the two-month period, price increases may only be effected if the reasons for this have been separately negotiated in the booking and stated on the booking note. Within 20 days prior to the departure date, the price stated in the contract shall not be increased. A price change is only permitted if upon compliance with the above requirements, an exact calculation of the new price has been provided, as well. The customer must be immediately notifi ed of the price change and its reasons. If the price change is more than 10 percent, the customer is entitled to withdraw from the contract without cancelation fees (see section 7.1 a.). 8.2 Changes to service after beginning of travel In case of changes to the service after travel begins for which EBTR is responsible, the regulations as specifi ed in section 5 (legal bases in case of impairments of performance) will apply. If it turns out after the departure that a material proportion of the contractually agreed services will not or cannot be provided, EBTR shall – without additional remuneration – make suitable alternative arrangements so that the travel can be continued. If it is impossible to make such arrangements or these are not accepted by the consumer for good reasons, EBTR shall, where appropriate, provide the consumer, at no extra cost, with equivalent transport back to the place of departure, or to another return-point to which the consumer has agreed. Furthermore, in the case of non-performance or improper performance of the contract EBTR is obliged to assist the customer to the best of its abilities in the solution of problems. 9. Provision of information to third parties Even in urgent cases, information regarding the names of the travellers and their whereabouts will not be provided to third parties unless the traveller has explicitly requested an information provision. The costs caused by the transmission of urgent messages are for the customer’s account. Thus, the travellers are advised to notify their relatives the exact holiday address. 10. General Sections 7.1 letter c, formerly letter b (cancellation), 7.1 letter d, formerly letter c (no-show) as well as 8.1 (price revision) listed under section B are optional association recommendations under 1 Kt 718/91-3 and as such are now registered under 25 Kt 793/96-3 in the Register of Cartels. II. SPECIAL TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Booking and payment When the customer registers for a tour he/she is offering to enter into a legally binding travel contract with EBTR, which will be accepted by EBTR if EBTR issues a written confi rmation of travel. On booking an advance payment of USD 500.00 shall be paid. The balance of the tour price shall be paid, without EBTR having to send an additional request for payment, 60 days prior to tour start. In the case of travel arrangements the payment conditions of the other tour operator or service provider concerned apply. EBTR reserves the right to withdraw from providing service if the customer is late in paying. EBTR only accepts payment by means of cheque, bank transfer or credit card payment (Mastercard, Visa). In the case of an assignment under clause B.2.1 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions or of a transfer under clause B.2.2 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions the size of the additional costs arising shall amount to at least USD 95.00 in each case. A reasonable period of time to allow for a transfer under clause B.2.2 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions is at least 14 days prior to the date of departure. 2. Special conditions for travel involving vehicles (TIV) “Travel involving vehicles” (hereinafter referred to as TIV) means travel arrangements that include or require the use of an engine-driven vehicle (a rented vehicle or the traveller’s own vehicle). Vehicles are, in particular but not limited to motorcycles, scooters, private cars and snowmobiles.
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a. Cancellation fees for TIV By way of deviation from clause B 7.1 c of the General Travel Terms and Conditions, the following cancellation fees apply to TIV: Up to the 60th day prior to departure: USD 300.00; From the 59th to the 42nd day prior to departure: USD 500.00; From the 41st to the 31st day prior to departure: 30% of the tour price; From the 30th day prior to departure: 100% of the tour price. It is recommended that an insurance policy covering travel cancellation be taken out. One rebooking latest 60 days before tour start is possible. After rebooking the minimum cancellation fee is USD 500.00 per person. b. “No show” in the case of travel involving vehicles If, in the case of TIV, there is a “no show” by the customer as defi ned in clause B 7.1 d of the General Travel Terms and Conditions and if the customer cannot or does not want to make use of the remaining travel service then he/she must pay 100% of the travel price. c. Vehicle rental The rental of a vehicle in the respective category booked is part of EBTR’s service. The condition of vehicles will be in line with the prevailing circumstances in the country concerned. In no case is there any claim for a new vehicle to be made available. The customer must be in possession of a valid driving licence for the rented vehicle in order to take it over. Evidence of that must be provided at the start of the tour. If that is not fulfi lled EBTR reserves the right not to hand the rented vehicle over and to exclude the tour participant from the tour. In such a case EBTR is not obliged to refund payments of any kind and is not liable for the additional costs arising for the customer because of that. The specifi cation of vehicles booked varies according to the tour and hiring point. The illustrations used for EBTR’s sales literature do not allow any conclusions to be drawn concerning vehicle specifi cation. More precise information about rental vehicles and their specifi cation may be requested from EBTR. It will endeavour to make available the model of vehicle desired by the tour participant but reserves the right to replace that with a comparable model in the event of unforeseen situations such as a technical defect, accident, theft or similar occurrence. Should EBTR not be in a position to make a comparable model of vehicle available then EBTR will reimburse the tour participant for the difference between the vehicles’ daily rates. Any further liability on EBTR’s part is thus ruled out. A security deposit is, furthermore, due for payment whenever a rented vehicle is taken over. The deposit amount is equivalent to the excess on the vehicle insurance that the customer has to take out. This deposit is reimbursed when the vehicle is returned undamaged. Many rental points demand an additional rental contract on site that has to be entered into on site at the hiring point concerned. We will, on request, send such a rental contract prior to booking the tour. The rental period is not interrupted by the vehicle becoming unusable (regardless of whose fault that may have been) or by the person hiring it not being able to drive it. EBTR is not obliged to replace a damaged vehicle during a tour. If a rental vehicle develops a technical defect then the customer is obliged to report that to EBTR’s local partner immediately. d. Own vehicle Tour participants taking part in an EBTR tour with their own vehicle are themselves responsible for its conforming with the law and for its technical condition being faultless. If non-compliance with such a condition results in EBTR’s service provision being disturbed then the customer is obliged to reimburse EBTR for any loss the latter may incur. The customer shall bear any additional costs arising (for instance for vehicle recovery, vehicle safekeeping, elimination of technical defects etc.). EBTR is unable to offer any vehicle insurance to customers taking part in a tour in their own vehicle. e. Driving licence and driving ability On completion of the booking the customer declares that he/she possess a valid driving licence for the vehicle taking part in the tour for the period of travel and has the necessary driving ability to control such a vehicle safely on the tour route. The customer must immediately notify EBTR of all changes with respect to his/her driving licence that affect his/her participation in the tour (for instance, disqualifi cation from driving). Should it turn out after the booking and before the start of the travel that the customer has no driving licence valid for the travel period then, by charging the cancellation rates listed in clause B 7.1 c of the General Travel Terms and Conditions or, in the case of a vehicle travel arrangement the rates listed in clause 2.a. of these conditions, EBTR is exempted from further contract fulfi lment. Should it turn out after the travel has started that the customer does not have a valid driving licence for the travel period or does not have the necessary driving ability to be able to control the vehicle taken over safely on the tour route then the legal consequences of clause B.7.3 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions apply. f. Local requirements The customer joins the road traffi c of the tour destination on his/her own responsibility and is obliged to heed the provisions of the local road traffi c regulations. He/she must bear any penalties, fi nes or similar charges, including damage to a third party’s person or property attributable to his/her abuse of local traffi c regulations. g. Health, alcohol and medicines Attention is drawn to a good general state of health, corresponding to the tour description of the tour, being a prerequisite for taking part in it. Tour participants who do not fulfi l such prerequisites may be excluded from participation in the whole tour or sections thereof without any claim on EBTR arising from that. Consulting a doctor is recommended, in any case, before the start of the tour. If there are doubts in respect of a tour participant’s state of health then a medical certifi cate to the contrary must, on request, be presented to EBTR. During the day, as long as the vehicle still has to be driven, the customer is not permitted to take alcoholic drinks or medicines that affect his/her ability to drive. Alcoholic drinks may only be enjoyed after the day’s tour concerned has ended and after the vehicle has been safely parked for the night at the hotel. The legal consequences of clause B.7.3 of the General Travel Terms and Conditions apply in the event of failure to comply with this rule. h. Off-road driving Off-road driving outside the route laid down by EBTR at all points is not allowed. The customer must bear losses arising from unauthorised
off-road driving in full and without self-insured retention. i. Liability The customer is liable in any case for all personal injuries and damage to property caused by his/her intentional misconduct or negligence and shall indemnify and hold EBTR harmless against all third party claims asserted directly on EBTR in connection with such injuries and/ or damage. Damage caused by customer’s intentional misconduct or negligence means in particular (but not limited to) damage attributable to driving mistakes, lack of driving ability and/or disorderly driving behaviour (for instance, driving on the back wheel making a racing start, failing to comply with safety spaces between vehicles etc.). j. Own responsibility The guide provided by EBTR gives only an approximate driving route, so the customer follows that route on his/her own responsibility and is obliged to adapt his/her driving style and ability to the prevailing circumstances. If the customer is not in a position to follow a driving route then he/she must not drive any further along it and immediately notify the guide accordingly. The customer is personally responsible for the proper stowing of items of luggage in/on the vehicle. Any liability on the part of EBTR for that is excluded. It is recommended that personal valuables and documents are not stored in the vehicle’s luggage. 3. Room quotas Many tours have a limited number of single rooms available. They are allocated according to the order in which bookings specifi cally requesting single rooms come in. If a booking from a single person contains a request to share a double room with another tour participant then EBTR will endeavour to fi nd him/her a room-mate. If that is unsuccessful then the single room price will be charged. 4. Insurances a. Travel insurance EBTR recommends that travel insurance be taken out covering cancellation charges, luggage, accident, illness and third party indemnity. b. Vehicle insurance upgrade On the customer’s request EBTR will draw up a quotation to take out an extended insurance policy to reduce the excess on the vehicle insurance. c. Insolvency insurance EBTR has insured all clients in case of bankruptcy of EBTR by bank guarantee (liability number: 1.302.512, deposited at the Tiroler Sparkasse, Sparkassenplatz 1, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria). The client´s payments to EBTR are secure, but refunds are limited to the total guaranteed sum. If the bank guarantee is not suffi cient to cover all claims, these will be satisfi ed proportionally. All claims of clients must be reported within eight weeks after the opening of insolvency to: Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Austria Tel.: +43 (1) 317.2500, Fax: +43 (1) 319.9367 5. Data protection and copyright Photographs, transparencies and videos taken on the tours by EBTR representatives are EBTR’s copyright. EBTR has the right to use such material for advertising purposes without costs for EBTR vis-à-vis participants, even if participants are identifi able on them. The participant agrees that EBTR can use all photographs and/or video in any way and medium taken by the customer without costs for EBTR. EBTR has the right to pass a participant’s name, address and contact data on to other tour participants and to EBTR’s partners, who may use such a name and address for advertising purposes unless the participant expressly refuses (in writing) to allow such passing on. 6. Weather conditions and routes EBTR reserves the right to change tour routes and thus overnight accommodation venues and other services as necessary because of seasonal circumstances and current weather conditions. When doing that EBTR will endeavour not to change the character of the tour and to provide similar services. EBTR endeavours to arrange tour dates in such a way that the weather conditions for a vehicle tour in the touring terrain concerned are favourable. EBTR does not assume any responsibility for poor weather conditions that may occur and in this respect the participant has no claim of any kind whatsoever for reimbursement of the tour price or the vehicle rental price. 7. Applicable law The legal relationship between customer and EBTR shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with Austrian law. 8. Place of performance and jurisdiction Place of performance for all obligations arising from the travel contract shall be the place of EBTR’s registered offi ce. If there are no mandatory statutory provisions to the contrary all disputes arising from the contractual relationship between the customer and EBTR shall be exclusively referred to the court having subject-matter jurisdiction in Innsbruck, Austria. 9. Miscellaneous Oral agreements with an agency of EBTR, with EBTR or an EBTR tour guide are only effective if EBTR has confi rmed them in writing. Tour guides do not have the right to give assurances that deviate from the travel contract entered into with EBTR. EBTR may correct misprints and arithmetical errors at any time. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision herein shall not affect the remainder of these Terms and Conditions.
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