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Since 1992 we have been offering motorbike tours around the United States of America with endless enthusiasm from participants. Never losing sight of our guests’ wishes, we have become pioneering specialists in the industry. We have a growing fleet of Harley-Davidson, BMW, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha motorbikes to accommodate every motorbike-lover’s dream – we now even have the coveted Harley-Davidson Street Glide on offer!
You can of course count on our professional advice and help in planning your trip and organising flights and accommodation. We hope you enjoy reading more about what we have to offer and would love to welcome you on one of our exciting trips! André Contant & Jos van de Port
Besides a great combination of companionship, comfort, and adventure, our guided group motorbike tours are completely unique. Alternatively if you would rather plan your own route and simply rent a motorbike from us, you may have freedom of choice from our impressive motorbike collection.
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honda shadow 750
suzuki intruder 800
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 66 cm Weight: 251 kg Tank volume: 14 litre Accessories: Windscreen
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 70 cm Weight: 246 kg Tank volume: 15,5 litre Accessories: Windscreen
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 68 cm Weight: 255 kg Tank volume: 17 litre Accessories: Windscreen
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hd sportster 1200 l
yamaha xvs 1300
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hd sportster 883c
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 68 cm Weight: 255 kg Tank volume: 17 litre Accessories: Windscreen
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 height: 72 cm weight: 283 kg Tank volume: 19 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Bags, Sissybar
Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 72 cm Weight: 283 kg Tank volume: 19 litre Accessories: Windscreen
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honda st1300
bmw r1200gs
yamaha xv 1900 Motor: V-twin Gears: 5 Height: 71 cm Weight: 329 kg Tank volume: 17 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Bags, Sissybar
Motor: V-twin, 4 cyl Gears: 5 Height: 79 cm Weight: 300 kg Tank volume: 29 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Topcase
Motor: Boxer, 2 cyl Gears: 6 Height: 85 cm Weight: 220 kg Tank volume: 20 litre Accessories: Windscreen
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honda goldwing 1800
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Motor: Boxer-6 cyl Gears: 5 Height: 74 cm Weight: 405 kg Tank volume: 25 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Topcase
Motor: V-Twin Gears: 6 Height: 65 cm Weight: 326 kg Tank volume: 19 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Bags, Sissybar
Motor: V-Twin Gears: 6 Height: 72 cm Weight: 355 kg Tank volume: 23 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Bags, Sissybar
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HD ULTRA GLIDE
HD STREET GLIDE
HD TRIKE ULTRA GLIDE
Motor: V-Twin Gears: 6 Height: 73 cm Weight: 370 kg Tank volume: 23 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Topcase
Motor: V-Twin Gears: 6 Height: 73 cm Weight: 370 kg Tank volume: 23 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Topcase
Motor: V-Twin Gears: 5 Height: 70 cm Weight: 445 kg Tank volume: 23 litre Accessories: Windscreen, Topcase
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tour guides Jos
Erik
Martijn
Barbara
Evert
Peter
Jan
Ben
Willem
Tom
Peter
Jacco
AndrĂŠ
Roy
Kees
Harald
Berry
Fritz
Raimo
Evert
Beanca
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wild, wild In 2012 we embarked on our jubilee tour of America. A large group of us came together and it was a great success. For this reason, we have decided to make it one of our offered tours. This tour commences on a Saturday and offers lots of fun socialising during real American-style barbecues. The tour will take you from Los Angeles, California, all the way east to El Paso, Texas. You will face temperatures ranging between 20 and 25째C, chilled-out and desolate roads, deserts, typical cowboy towns, aeroplane graveyards, and the opportunity to visit the world's biggest Harley dealer, Barnett. 6
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U.K - Los Angeles
Upon arrival at the airport hotel, there will be time for a short introduction to the tour and a welcoming drink.
Day 2
Los Angeles - El Centro (230 Miles)
The following morning we will pick up the motorbikes from the rental place and leave Los Angeles southbound via the interstate. Passing Oceanside, we will head inland towards Julian, following the enticing curves and bends of the Sweeney Pass Road. We will stay the night in El Centro, which lies between the fields of Imperial Valley.
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El Centro - Gila Bend (200 Miles)
From here, the tour takes us east towards Arizona with a stop at the Imperial Dam on the way, followed by more country roads and acres of farmland. For the last stretch of today we will take Interstate 8 arriving at Gila Bend, which is known for its roadside culture and is named after the sharp bends in the Gila River.
Day 4
Gila Bend - Tucson (190 Miles)
Today will start and finish with a ride through a park that is home to interesting cacti, Sonora Desert, and Saguaro National Park West. We will also take the scenic route to Tucson via the US-89, “The West’s Most Western Highway.” Tucson’s nickname is “The Old Pueblo,” a very old city, which was founded by Native Indians.
Day 5
Tucson (free DAY)
Today you are free to explore Tucson. You will have the opportunity to visit the Old Tucson Studios, with its Western interior, and the Pima Air and Space Museum, with its enormous aeroplane graveyard, called “The Boneyard.” There is also the chance to take a trip to Mount Lemmon for those of you seeking something else to do. 8
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Tucson - Silver City (265 Miles)
An early start to the day will take us via a long, but ever-changing route to Silver City. This route will also take us past Tombstone, which looks like a typical old Western town where cowboys used to reign the streets on horseback. We will also visit the town of Bisbee and get a taster of the mining industry. Today will take us to the southernmost point of our trip, spending the night in the state of New Mexico.
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Silver City - El Paso (195 Miles)
Via the bendy US-152, we head towards Hillsboro and carry on along the Rio Grande to Hatch. Through Franklin Mountains State Park we will enter Texas and continue on to El Paso. There will be a quick stop at the Harley dealership to buy souvenirs before carrying on to the hotel for the night.
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El Paso - Carlsbad (205 Miles)
The route takes us further along wide, open terrain to Guadalupe. The famous El Capitan rock formation is certainly worth getting the cameras out for. The next Kodak moment will find us at the caves of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A visit to see the impressive stalagmites in the caves is one of your opportunities to explore the area.
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Carlsbad - Las Cruces (235 Miles)
After an hour on the road we will start following the scenic US-82 westbound. Along the way we will come across the White Sands vista point with a stunning view over its vast surroundings.
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Las Cruces - Safford (230 Miles)
Heading north along the continuous road, we will get to enjoy the scenic US-78 back towards the state of Arizona.
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Safford - Phoenix (170 Miles)
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Brawley - Los Angeles (210 Miles)
On the programme today is a short ride past Coolidge Dam. We will spend the night in Arizona’s capital, one of America’s biggest cities by landmass, Phoenix. This is a sunny city and the hottest in comparison to America’s other big cities. Despite it only being spring at this time, it will feel like summer.
From Brawley, an agricultural city, the route will take us through Anya-Borrega Desert State Park and along the bendy US-79 to Los Angeles. The last part of the journey will take us along a motorway to the rental place to return our motorbikes. A drink at the airport hotel will see an end to this splendid trip.
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Phoenix (free DAY)
Today will be a day of rest and you will have the opportunity to visit Phoenix. A trip to South Mountain Park will also be possible.
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Los Angeles – U.K.
With an early start to the day, we will take the hotel shuttle to the airport and catch our flight back to the U.K. Or in case you would like to extend your visit, we are happy to accommodate your additional wishes.
Phoenix - Brawley (260 Miles)
Leaving the city behind us, we will ride on country roads going west into California. Along the way, the landscape will change from outstretched desert to vast cattle fields; grain and grass belonging to massive farms as far as the eye can see.
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Arrival in the U.K.
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Every few hours the landscape changes. From the sea and Mexican beach huts, through sand dunes with gigantic cacti, to big masses of red rock among a web of narrow lanes. As well as taking you through famous national parks, this motorbike tour will lead you to fairytale Las Vegas and typical Western towns where time seems to have come to a standstill. A first-class recommendation!
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“An adventure in the Wild West and Mexico” Day 1
U.K. - Los Angeles
Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you will be taken to an airport hotel. There will be opportunity to freshen up, followed by getting to know the tour guides, while enjoying drinks on the hotel terrace. There will also be a short talk on the practicalities of the trip.
Day 2
Los Angeles - Ensenada (210 miles)
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Early in the morning we will collect the motorbikes and, after your first briefing, we will ride out of Los Angeles to our first coffee stop in Laguna Beach. After the break, we will ride south along the coast and cross the border into Tijuana. Along the way, we will be able to see San Diego Naval Base, and the rough mountain roads that follow will give us a taster of what an unrefined night in Mexico will have in store.
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Ensenada - Calexico (165 miles)
Flagstaff - Tuba City (145 miles)
Today, we will cruise the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, providing one Kodak moment after another. Ensure you bring plenty of empty memory cards for your camera, because, as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, this ‘tear’ in the earth will take your breath away. Both the Imax Theatre and helicopter ride are highly recommended.
Tuba City - Page (85/240 miles)
Riding through the Painted Desert, we will head towards Page and the beautiful Lake Powell, which offers a variety of water sports. You now have a choice between relaxing and taking in the sun rays at this resort, or rediscovering the Marlboro County during a visit to Monument Valley, made famous by the many movies and documentaries filmed there.
Page - Hurricane (185 miles)
After a substantial breakfast, an equally substantial ride inland through the mountains will follow. We will stop for lunch in Tecate, where the famous Mexican beer finds its roots. More breath-taking mountain roads will take us on to Calexico.
Today’s advice is to ‘ride slowly’ so you do not miss any of the natural beauty of the Colorado River, Marble Canyon, and the stunning Zion National Park. The ride will further take us to Hurricane, where we will enjoy a festive barbeque prepared by the group.
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Calexico - Prescott (265 miles)
The first few miles will bring us through rural countryside, after which we will drive through desert to Blythe. Here, we will leave California behind us and enter Arizona. Those who love riding through mountains will certainly get what they ask for along the way to Prescott.
Day 5
Prescott - Flagstaff (100 miles)
Today, Jerome - the old gold-diggers town with its unique museum - will be engraved in your memory forever. Sedona, a nice little city wedged in between the famous Red Rocks, will also leave a lasting impression. We will stay the night in Flagstaff, our last stop before we reach the Grand Canyon.
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Hurricane - Las Vegas (165 miles)
Today we will ride on to the hub of entertainment: Las Vegas, a must-see city for anyone. You will see the glitter and glamour of hotels - big enough to fit whole villages - spectacular shows and attractions, and architectural masterpieces, pumped full of money and effort. There are just not enough words to describe the ‘craziness’ of this place.
Day 10
Las Vegas - Lone Pine (235 miles)
We will leave Las Vegas through the notorious Death Valley, officially the hottest place on earth. Sweltering tarmac roads, awe-inspiring silence, dark-coloured rocks, and endless plains await you. We will stay the night in a cooler location in Lone Pine right next to Jake’s Saloon, an atmospheric Western bar with ‘real’ cowboys.
Day 11
Lone Pine - Visalia (320 miles)
Via Bishop, we will ride to Yosemite National Park, through the approximately 11000 ft high Tioga Pass. Here, you will have the feeling of being in the Alps, although (unlike in the Alps) trees still grow here at this altitude. It is an impressive ride through mountains with amazing natural beauty and lakes. (If this route is closed due to snowfall, we will adjust the route accordingly.)
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Visalia - Visalia (165 miles)
Today: a ride through the Sequoia National Park, famous for its enormous Sequoia Trees. We will have ample time to view the Giant Forest and other special sights, such as the biggest tree on earth, the Sherman Tree (some 270 ft high). Via a delightful, windy road we will descend down to Porterville for the night.
Day 13
Visalia - Los Angeles (270 miles)
Today, we will continue our route heading south along citrus plantations to Mariposa. There, we will take a turn into the hills and, after a glorious ride, we will take a breather in the bikers bar in Ojai. We will follow the road towards Los Angeles, where we will bid our motorbikes farewell and leave them to rest. In the evening you will have the opportunity to see Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Hollywood.
Day 14
Los Angeles
Today will be a day for leisure and relaxation. You will have the opportunity to book daytrips to Universal Studios or Disneyland, you can spend the day shopping in Santa Monica, or enjoy a lazy day on (or stroll down) Venice Beach.
Day 15
Los Angeles - U.K.
In the early morning we will leave on a shuttle bus to the airport to catch the flight back. Or if you would like to prolong your stay, we would be happy to accommodate your additional wishes.
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Arrival in U.K.
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You will have the world at your feet during this tour along the famous Highway 1 following the Pacific coast up to the fantastic city of San Francisco. During this alternating motorbike ride, you will criss-cross through the most wellknown national parks, cruising along the most beautiful parts of Route 66 and enjoying the most windy mountain roads. All in all, a journey you will be talking about for years claiming that it was "the journey of a lifetime."
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Western Discovery 2 Day 1
U.K. - Los Angeles
Upon arrival in Los Angeles you will be taken to an airport hotel. After a quick chance to freshen up in your hotel room, we will go through the practicalities of the trip with the team leader while enjoying a well-deserved drink.
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Los Angeles - Pismo Beach (230 miles)
high Tioga Pass, followed by a long descent past sparkling lakes. Via Bishop we will reach our lodgings in Lone Pine, where we will enjoy a Western-style evening in Jake’s Saloon.
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Lone Pine - Las Vegas (235 miles)
In the morning we will meet and greet our steel horses, which will be our loyal friends for the next couple of weeks. After that, we will quickly tear away from the city into Los Padres National Forest, a vast difference from the hustle and bustle of the city. We will stay the night in the small resort of Pismo Beach.
Those of you who enjoy riding through mountains will surely not be disappointed today as we ride along Towne Pass. There will be various Kodak moments, such as the view over Death Valley. Here, the lowest point is some 300 ft below sea level! Make sure you get plenty of rest before today, because tonight you will not get much time for it in the city that never sleeps.
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Pismo Beach - Watsonville (215 miles)
Las Vegas - Hurricane (165 miles)
Today you can enjoy the famous Pacific Coast Highway 1. Along deserted side roads we will pass well-known places such as Carmel and Monterey. Before arriving in San Francisco, where we will lodge in a comfortable motel.
Did you get a lucky draw? Today, we will leave the clatter of slot machines behind us for a ride through silence - and heat. We will come to Hurricane, where the group will prepare a barbeque by the pool.
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Watsonville - San Francisco (85 miles)
This afternoon, the impressive Golden Gate Bridge is on the programme, and of course we will ride across it! Afterwards we will check in at the hotel and you can choose from a variety of sightseeing activities: a cable-car ride, visiting Fishermans Wharf, or the famous Alcatraz Island and China Town.
Day 5
San Francisco - Merced (145 miles)
Via San Francisco Bay, we will leave the city en route to the sloping landscape of Mount Hamilton - the highest mountain in the region with a view over Silicon Valley - along a beautiful, winding road. Passing the town of Patterson, we will glide past citrus plantations to Merced.
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Merced - Lone Pine (260 miles)
The picturesque Yosemite National Park will surprise many with its 11 000 ft
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Hurricane - Flagstaff (285 miles)
You may have never heard of it, but Zion National Park, with its extraordinary rock formations, will be engraved in your memory forever. We will continue on a laid back ride via Navajo Bridge, across the Colorado River, to the Painted Desert near Flagstaff. This old city is part of Route 66 and has a long history, and a great nightlife!
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Flagstaff - Flagstaff (approx. 200
Today, after a little sleep in and breakfast, we will go to see one of the seven natural wonders of the world: it will take us 2 hours to reach the Grand Canyon. Cruising down the South Rim, we will stop at all the viewpoints, feeling tiny against such a natural colossal backdrop. The helicopter ride and a visit to the Imax Theatre, which will teach you more about the Grand Canyon, are highly recommended.
“A delightful ride along Route 66”
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Flagstaff - Kingman (245 miles)
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Los Angeles
Art, Native American culture, and the Red Rocks make Sedona a city not to be missed. The artistic Jerome is a good place for a drink and a game of pool. Via Chino Valley we will ride to Seligman, the most famous town on Route 66, and then on to Kingman.
Today, you will be given the opportunity to ogle at the mansions of Hollywood stars, visit Universal Studios, go shopping in Santa Monica, stroll down Venice Beach, or take a ride in a limousine down Beverly Hills. Rodeo Drive here we come!
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Kingman - Palm Springs (245 miles)
We will follow Route 66 along small roads to the well-known Oatman in Nevada. At Needles we will cross the Colorado River, back towards California. You will get the “Born to be Wild” feeling as we trudge along desolate desert roads: 100 miles without water or fuel. Passing plenty of wind turbines we will head towards tonight’s oasis: Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs - Los Angeles (200 miles)
As a last farewell, we will relish a steady climb up the beautiful mountains along enjoyable, winding mountain roads. At Lake Elsinore, you will have a chance to enjoy a final view over Cleveland National Forest, followed by the last stretch of interstate towards the city. The motorbikes will finally be able to get a ‘drink’ and a pat on the back as we bid them farewell.
Los Angeles - U.K.
Early in the morning you will be taken to the airport to catch the flight back home. It is no problem if you wish to prolong your stay: we are happy to organise any additional wishes for you.
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Arrival in U.K.
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During this three week tour, it is dangerously possible that the American Southwest will creep into your veins. Â Even worse: you might want to pack up and move there! With the extra free days this tour offers, there will be plenty of opportunity to go sight-seeing in the big cities. Nature lovers will certainly enjoy the impressive national parks, which we will weave in and out of, stopping regularly for perfect Kodak moments. This is a unique opportunity to get to know the USA in all its glory.
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Day 1 U.K. - Los Angeles
Day 6 Flagstaff - Blanding (320 miles)
After sitting still for hours on the plane, you will enjoy your stay at a luxurious Los Angeles airport hotel. After arrival and a chance to freshen up, your team leader will go through the practicalities of the trip, while you enjoy a well-deserved beverage.
Riding through the Painted Desert - which gets its name from the red, purple, and brown coloured sandstone rocks - via Kayenta, we will head towards Monument Valley, where an off-road drive in a Jeep into Marlboro County is possible. After this, we will ride on to Blanding.
Day 2 Los Angeles - Palm Springs (195 miles)
Day 7 Blanding - Panguitch (320 miles)
After an early rise, we will pick up and get to know our motorbikes. Following the meet and greet, we will ride out of the city on our first laid back stretch of the tour, along the interstate. Next, after a nice little climb, you will get to enjoy the bendy roads around the biggest freshwater lake of California, Lake Elsinore.
Today, a beautiful ride through Capitol Reef National Park: a vast nature reserve with interesting rock formations, mountains and…bends.
Day 3 Palm Springs - Lake Havasu (210 miles) Via Joshua Tree and Twenty Nine Palms - although we counted many more - we will ride into the desert. Crossing the Colorado River at Parker, we will steer north to today’s destination with its famous London Bridge that was - no joke imported from London.
Day 4 Lake Havasu - Flagstaff (265 miles) Today we will ride along Route 66 as much as possible, and through the legendary Oatman Pass, where donkeys wander around (so watch out!) on our way to the Western town of Seligman. Those of you in need of a shave can get one in the famous barbershop, Angels. And then on to Flagstaff. Feel free to make it a late one tonight, because…
Day 5 Flagstaff - Flagstaff (approx. 200 miles) …today will be a free day. You might want to jump on your motorbike to take a ride to see the Grand Canyon. Along the South Rim there will be plenty of photo opportunities. During a helicopter ride or a visit to the Imax Theatre, you will be able to get all up close and personal to the Grand Canyon. 20
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Day 8 Panguitch - Hurricane (130 miles) After visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, with its bizarre natural rock formations - the so-called hoodoos - we will ride on to the equally beautiful Zion National Park. At the hotel we will organise a home-made barbeque and relax beside the (whirl)pool.
Day 9 Hurricane - Las Vegas (165 miles) From Hurricane we will drive on to the American hub of entertainment: Las Vegas. Arriving early, there will be plenty of opportunity to explore this centre of entertainment in great detail.
Day 10 Las Vegas (free day) Today you will have ample time to explore the colossal hotels, go shopping, eat copious amounts of food, or a quick game of poker. Or you can go crazy and take a ride on a rollercoaster atop the Stratosphere, or get married in one of the many chapels.
Day 11 Las Vegas - Lone Pine (235 miles) Today, we ride through Death Valley, the hottest place on earth, although due to low humidity the heat is endurable. Along the way, we will take an informative stop
at the Visitors Centre and take a break at Zabriskie Point, a popular viewpoint. After that, we will face a considerable climb, for which a spectacular view of this intense landscape will be our reward.
Day 12 Lone Pine - Merced (260 miles) We will continue north to Lee Vining, located near Yosemite National Park. Along the 11 000 ft high Tioga Pass, we will follow our route through awe-inspiring mountainous terrain.
Day 13 Merced - San Francisco (140 miles) Today, a timely arrival in one of the most famous and enjoyable cities of America. Immerse yourself in the delights of Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, China Town, cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, or one of the many museums.
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Day 18 Los Angeles A free day, with the opportunity to visit Universal Studios, the Paul Getty Museum, Disneyland, or other tourist attractions. Ask your team leader for advice, because there is a lot to do and see in this city.
Day 19 Los Angeles - U.K. An early start will bring us to the airport by shuttle bus to catch the flight home. Or would you like to prolong you stay? We are happy to discuss further opportunities with you and organise any additional wishes.
Day 20 Arrival in U.K.
Day 14 San Francisco, (free day) Day 15 San Francisco - Visalia (310 miles) Along the famous Highway 1, we will ride south. This Pacific Coast Highway extends all the way from Canada down to Mexico. Our tour will bring us through sloping landscapes, fruit plantations, and vineyards.
Day 16 Visalia - Visalia (165 miles)
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Today’s must-see is Sequoia National Park. We will get to know the Sherman Tree, the tallest tree on earth (some 270 ft high). We will take a delightful winding road down to the hotel.
Day 17 Visalia - Los Angeles (270 miles) Those of you who enjoy cruising around bends will get a kick from riding through this less well-known, but peaceful Lost Padres National Forest Park. After a quick drink in Ojai, we will carry on towards Los Angeles. Upon arrival we will drop off USA ON WHEELS 2014
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An adventurous motorbike ride through Baja California (Mexico). The tour will take us from Los Angeles to the most southern tip of the state, Cabo San Lucas where we will spend two whole days on the stunning beach. Enjoy two weeks of pleasant weather, fantastic flora and fauna, Coronas, tacos and tequila, lobster, and friendly Mexicans.
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BAJA EXPERIENCE Day 1 U.K. - Los Angeles
Day 11 Loreto - San Ignacio (150 miles)
Upon arrival at LAX, you will be taken to the airport hotel where we will be able to enjoy the taste of a Corona to get in the mood. The team leader will give a short talk on the practicalities of the trip.
To start the day, we will continue along the coast, followed by beautiful, windy roads up to San Ignacio, where we can come to rest on the cute village square in this real oasis.
Day 2 Los Angeles - Ensenada (205 miles)
Day 12 San Ignacio - Catavina (220 miles)
After picking up the motorbikes early in the morning, we will start with a long ride down to San Diego. A bit further on, we will cross the border and carry on through Rosarito and Lobster Village to Ensenada, a big Mexican haven that serves as a docking place for many cruise ships.
We will follow the way up to Catavina. This day will be marked by ultimate silence, magnificent cacti, and power produced by an old generator. On tonight’s menu you can find simple, yet delicious food in a restaurant opposite our hotel.
Day 3 Ensenada - El Rosario (170 miles)
Day 13 Catavina - Ensenada (205 miles)
We will leave the city along Highway 1 and get a taste of pure Mexico: tourism and American influences stop here. After passing through the Vizcaino Desert, with its enormous cacti, we will cruise along the Pacific. El Rosario, with its many little shops and restaurants, will be our resting place for the night.
The rough, dry terrain will slowly be replaced by green pastures. We will encounter more villages before reaching Ensenada again. Here, you will find so many fun bars to frequent that the evening will not seem long enough…
Day 4 El Rosario - Guerrero Negro (225 miles)
Day 14 Ensenada - Los Angeles (205 miles)
First we will fill up our jerrycans as fuel can be hard to come by here. We will carry on inland through magnificent, mountainous countryside with wonderfully bendy lanes. Riding past thatched houses might remind you of Spain.
Up the coast via the Scenic Route, we will arrive at one of the busiest borders in the world, so it could take a while before we are able to continue our journey on better-quality American tarmac roads. In Los Angeles we will say farewell to our motorbikes and enjoy an all-American steak together in the evening accompanied by more Coronas to prolong the Mexican experience.
Day 5 Guerrero Negro - Loreto (250 miles)
Day 15 Los Angeles - U.K.
From Guerrero Negro, famous for its production of salt and its whales, we will continue on to the east coast. We will pass over Devil’s Grade, a well-known and notorious mountain road with many bends. In Santa Rosalia you may want to go for a little dip in the sea, as the paradise of white beaches are greatly tempting. Along the east coast we will head on to Loreto.
Early in the morning you will catch the shuttle bus to the airport to hop on a flight back home. You do, however, have the choice of extending your stay in America. We will be happy to assist you in organising your additional wishes.
Day 6 Loreto - La Paz (225 miles) Passing the red-brown rocks of Sierra de la Giganta, we will reach La Paz. This haven, with a population of 100 000, was founded in 1535 and is considered one of the nicest cities in Mexico. Our paradise hotel is conveniently located right on the beach.
Day 7 La Paz - Cabo San Lucas (130 miles) Riding on along Highway 1 we will pass numerous little villages. The more south we go, the denser the traffic will become as we carry on to San Jose del Cabo, and Lands End, the most southern tip of Baja. We will stay the night in the marvellous Cabo San Lucas!
Day 8 and 9 Cabo San Lucas (free day) After six days of motorbiking, you will enjoy resting in this luxurious resort. There will be time to relax on the beach, to stroll through the marina, or go souvenir shopping. You can go deep-sea fishing or take a glass-bottom boat ride, followed by a stupendous evening meal and drinks in a bar of your choice.
Day 10 Cabo San Lucas - Loreto (300 miles) After two days of rest, we will start early today and embark on a long journey northwards. We will ride through Todos Santos, where we will find the famous Hotel California. You are advised not to check in however, because if you do according to the famous song by The Eagles - you can never leave. It is worth mentioning that the road here looks completely different on our return journey because of the contrasting light fall. After a long day of riding inland, you will be pleasantly surprised by the brilliant vistas over the Sea of Cortez. There will be time for an evening stroll along Loreto’s boulevard.
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Arrival in Chicago. You will be taken to your comfortable hotel.
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Chicago (free day)
To start off, we will spend a day in Chicago, home to Al Capone (in his day) and Oprah Winfrey (currently). You can shop till you drop down the famous shopping street ‘Magnificant Mile,’ go up onto the sky deck at the top of the famous Sears Tower, relax on a bench in Lincoln Park, or take a stroll down Navy Pier… there are too many fun options to mention.
Day 3
Chicago - Lincoln (190 miles)
Today we will leave the city behind us on our two-wheelers and carry on along country lanes, passing plenty of farms and typical country houses. The first few old-school petrol stations of Route 66 will start to pop up, and in McLean you will see the first few big grain silos.
Day 4
Lincoln - St. Louis (140 miles)
In the state of Alabama, we will pass through Mount Olive, which houses many old mines, and we will stop to visit a typical Roadhouse. Hamburgers galore! Then on to the Mississippi River and St. Louis, where we will take our time to have a nosey around.
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St. Louis - Lebanon (200 miles)
Today we will ride on Interstate 44, passing numerous typical American in-themiddle-of-nowhere towns. Now and then we will ride down bits of the highway: yeehaa! We will stay the night in Lebanon in the state of Missouri.
Day 6
Lebanon - Miami (165 miles)
Via Springfield and Joplin we will reach Miami (Oklahoma). a small town in Oklahoma named after the Indian Myaamia tribe. Taking in parts of Kansas too, we will pass plenty of typical Route 66 souvenir shops along the way, where you will have ample opportunity to haggle.
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Miami - Oklahoma City (220 miles)
Heading through the middle of the state, we will visit Tulsa - former Indian Territory - which, before it was taken by the Texans, was well-known for its wealth in oil wells. The most famous resident of Tulsa is the musician JJ Cale, known for his contributions to the Eric Clapton songs After Midnight and Cocaine. Crossing many old arch bridges we will rumble on to the state capital.
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Day 8 Oklahoma City - Amarillo (260 miles) There will be no need to ask for directions; your team leader will show you the way to Amarillo. Riding down Highway 40, we will enter Texas via Elk City. There is a lot to see and do in this typical Texan city. Day 9
Amarillo - Santa Fe (260 miles)
Visiting Cadillac Ranch, you will find out how Cadillac cars got an overwhelmingly more artistic and colourful treatment than other cars. Afterwards, we will enter New Mexico and reach our destination of Santa Fe with its adobe style houses.
Day 10
Santa Fe - Gallup (220 miles)
Be sure to take plenty of water with you today as - via Albuquerque - we will enter the New Mexico desert. Our lodging for the night will be in Gallup, also known as ‘The Indian Capital of the World’ because of its wide range of tribal descendants, such as the Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo Indian tribes.
Day 11
Gallup - Flagstaff (210 Miles)
Today, reaching the area belonging to Navajo Indians, we will visit the Petrified Forest in the state of Arizona. The ‘forest’ takes its name from the many petrified trees and fossils, but nowadays it is mainly desert. We will stay the night in accommodation alongside the Old Route 66.
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Flagstaff (free day)
After a nice little sleep in, you will have the opportunity to explore the Grand Canyon. Along the South Rim we will take lasting memories of each other, with a backdrop of the 277 mile long crevice, which is even visible from the moon. Recommendations are a thrilling helicopter ride over the Canyon and a visit to the Imax Theatre after which you will know everything about the Grand Canyon.
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Flagstaff - Kingman (160 miles)
After breakfast, we will cruise on towards Seligman via Williams. Takers can get a shave at the well-known Angels barbershop.
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Via Ed’s Camp and Oatman we will enter the state of Nevada, where we will temporarily leave Route 66 to spend the evening and night in the entertainment city of Las Vegas. Have great fun amidst the immense variety in music, casinos - big enough to fit entire villages - and the diversity of people who come from all over the world to experience Las Vegas. Boredom is not an option in the city that never sleeps!
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Las Vegas - Barstow (160 miles)
After a stop in Jerome to visit the open-air museum ‘Ghost Town,’ we will arrive in sunny California and stay the night in the miners town of Barstow, where we will once more pick up the Mother Road thread.
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Barstow - Los Angeles (165 miles)
We will bring the “Get your kicks on Route 66”-feeling to a close with a magnificent ride through the hills of California, ending up at the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica. Do not be afraid to shed a tear when we say farewell to our trusted two-wheelers.
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Los Angeles
You are free to do as you please on our last day here. There is a huge variety of tourist attractions to choose from. We recommend a daytrip to Universal Studios, a limousine ride through Hollywood, or enjoying a lazy day on Venice Beach.
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In the early morning we will take you to the airport to embark on your journey home. Or… if you wish to extend your stay, we are happy to take you through your possibilities and organise any additional wishes.
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Canadian rockies Day 1 Arrival in Seattle Upon arrival in Seattle, you will be taken to your airport hotel. You will have time to freshen up, after which the team leader will talk you through the practicalities of the trip in the hotel bar whilst you enjoy a well-deserved drink.
Day 2 Seattle - Wenatchee (195 miles) In the morning, your motorbikes will be brought to the hotel: let the ride begin! You will soon be greeted by that holiday feeling as we ride through the beautiful Mount Rainier National Park and view the highest volcano in the Cascade Range. Destination: Wenatchee.
Day 3 Wenatchee - Colville (200 miles) We will ride through the Colville Indian Reservation and Forest in Washington State, the most north-western state of the USA. Crossing the Columbia River by ferry, we will ride on through lovely countryside to our night accommodation in Colville.
Day 4 Colville - Sandpoint (115 miles) Along the river Pend Oreille, we will enter the state of Idaho. You can totally relax along the deserted roads through the Flathead Indian Reservation, home to three Indian tribes: the Bitterroot Salish, the Kootenai, and the Pend d’Oreilles who all lived off hunting buffalos and salmon-fishing.
Day 5 Sandpoint - Kalispell (175 miles) Today, we will ride along the banks of Lake Oreille in the state of Idaho and enjoy stunning vistas and Kodak moments. The lake stretches across 65 miles and is 1100 ft deep in some places, making it one of the deepest lakes in the USA. This lake is home to many types of fish; there is a large population of the rainbow trout here. Perhaps you will find one on your plate for dinner!
Day 6 Kalispell - Fernie (230 miles) After an early start through the Logan Pass, we will reach the Glacier National Park with its many stunning mountain passes, and dozens of big and small lakes. In the prehistoric state of Montana, we will cross the border into Canada. Tonight’s accommodation is in Fernie, a nice little ski resort.
Day 7 Fernie - Banff (180 miles) From the Canadian state of British Columbia, we will ride on to Kootenay National Park. The natural beauty of this place is overwhelming. On some days the lakes are as blue as the sky, and on other days a deep jade green. It calls for many viewpoint stops. Today’s destination is the well-known winter sport resort of Banff, which is surrounded by glaciers.
Day 8 Banff - Jasper (175 miles) Today will be another day you will never forget; the Columbia Icefield Highway will further take you through the Canadian Rockies. Despite it being a highway, you will encounter a low amount of traffic. Along the way, we will pass spectacular snowtopped mountains, the famous Lake Louise, and green forests, but watch out for the grizzlies! We will stay the night in Jasper, a quiet and charming village with plenty of Native Indian culture.
Day 9
Jasper - 100 Miles House (265 miles)
Today we will descend, leaving the mountains behind us, riding a great deal through forested countryside. You will notice a lot of log-houses along the way; 100 Miles House is home to this log-house industry.
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Day 10 100 Miles House - Vancouver (285 miles) Riding through small villages, we will reach Whistler, the most well-known winter sport resort. It was so named after the wind that whistles through the mountain tops on stormy days. If you love riding down bendy roads, this will seem like paradise. After a short break, we will carry on to Lions Gate Bridge, taking us to Vancouver. In the evening you can enjoy a few drinks in the Gaslight District.
Day 11 Vancouver - Port Alberni (165 miles) Fjords, all kinds of tiny islands, and even orcas and seals pop up as we take the ferry to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Keep your camera or camcorder at the ready!
Canal Dabob Bay. We will ride along the 101, the Pacific Coast Highway, which starts here and ends at the Mexican border.
Day 14 Seattle (free day) To end this journey, you will have a free day in Seattle, nicknamed ‘Emerald City’ because of its nearby evergreen forests. Seattle is also famous for its coffee culture; it is home to the coffee chain Starbucks. You can take the time to visit the Pike Place Market or Seattle Aquarium. A visit to the magical Space Needle is also certainly worth it.
Day 15 Seattle - U.K.
Today we will ride to Victoria, the capital of Vancouver Island. There will be ample time to explore this enjoyable, British-influenced town.
Early in the morning, the shuttle bus will take you to the airport for your flight home… But perhaps you don’t want to go home yet! You do have the opportunity to extend your stay. Call us for more information and we will be happy to assist you in organising any additional wishes.
Day 13 Victoria - Seattle (200 miles)
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Early in the morning, we will take the ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the USA. Once there, we can take our time riding down various winding roads. You may get a sore neck from not knowing where to look! On one side you will see the stunning vistas over Olympic National Park, and on the other side, Hood
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Day 1 Arrival in Seattle
Day 5 Lolo - West Yellowstone (320 miles)
Upon arrival in Seattle, you will be taken to your comfortable airport hotel. You will have time to freshen up before the team leader gives a short talk on the practicalities of the trip and you have the opportunity to sip on a drink or two.
Today will bring us more natural beauty; we will ride on to Bitterroot National Forest, which consists of woods and grasslands. We may spot a lot of wildlife here too: mountain goats, moose and bears. Along the way, we will stop in the Western town of Virginia City where Bonanza was filmed, ending our day just outside the entrance to Yellowstone National Park so we can head straight into it in the morning.
Day 2 Seattle - Moses Lake (220 miles) In the morning, the motorbikes will already be eagerly waiting at the hotel for you, itching to get on the exceedingly bendy roads in Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. In this mountainous region, you will find two ‘sleeping’ volcanoes: Mount Baker and Glacier Peak. The incomparable vistas will immediately give you that holiday feeling.
Day 3 Moses Lake - Sandpoint (200 miles) From Washington state we will ride over Mount Spokane into Idaho. The mountain, with a peak of almost 6 000 ft, is one of the highest in this area, and its name stems from the Indian tribe, The Spokane, which means ‘Children of the Sun.’
Day 4 Sandpoint - Lolo (250 miles) Our journey continues along the stunning - and in some places 1100 ft deep - Lake Pend Oreille. This lake is filled to the brim with fish, especially rainbow trout. The area around the lake is also crawling with wildlife. You might get a glance of deer or moose, but there are also wolves, black and grizzly bears, and a vast variety of birds. Highway 200 and Highway 93 will take us to Hamilton.
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Day 6 West Yellowstone (200 miles) Yellowstone was the first park to be named a national park in America. It has a very diverse landscape of woods, pastures, geysers, springs, and waterfalls. You will find bison, all kinds of deer, grizzly bears, and brown bears. Be sure to bring plenty of empty memory cards and full batteries for your camera or camcorder, because today will definitely bring you some unforgettable moments.
Day 7 West Yellowstone - Jackpot (340 miles) We will carry on through the state of Idaho in all its unspoilt beauty. Tonight’s accommodation lies in Twin Falls, but before we arrive there, you will get the chance to explore more spectacular waterfalls.
Day 8 Jackpot - Austin (275 miles) The endless plains of Nevada will exercise all your senses. Listening to music on your iPod or just enjoying the quiet, we will continue along Highway 50, also called ‘The Loneliest Road in America.’ Our destination for today will be Austin, Nevada. It is located in a stunning area at the foot of the Toiyabe Range.
Day 9 Austin - South Lake Tahoe (200 miles)
Day 13 Santa Barbara - Los Angeles (150 miles)
Today, we will ride through ever-changing landscapes, desert as well as fresh forests. Finally, there will be more time to relax as we stay in South Lake Tahoe, bordering Nevada and California. As the name suggests, it lies at the southern edge of the dazzling Lake Tahoe.
Your motorbiking skills will be tested today as we ride through Los Padres National Forest. Fantastic bendy roads! We will stop for a rest in Ojai and continue on towards Los Angeles. After an emotional farewell with our motorbikes, you will have the opportunity to see Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Hollywood. Your team leader will gladly give you advice on what to see.
Day 10 South Lake Tahoe - San Francisco (200 miles) Once more we will explore a protected nature reserve; the Eldorado National Forest is situated amid mountainous terrain with a web of fish-filled rivers. Through the wine region of Napa Valley, we will ride on to San Francisco, arriving in the afternoon. Recommended tourist attractions are cable car rides, Fisherman’s Wharf, China Town, or the notoriously famous Alcatraz.
Day 11 San Francisco - Cambria (240 miles) Along the breath-taking Highway 1, we will leave the city behind us. Today will take us through Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Big Sur, among others. Before reaching Cambria, we will take a pit stop in San Simeon to watch elephant seals on the beach. They share their habitat with other wildlife, such as the funny sea otters.
Day 12 Cambria - Santa Barbara (150 miles) Today, another stunning ride along Highway 1. On the left hand side you will see beautiful hills and mountains, and on the right, a sheer cliff drop subjected to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Our destination is the Spanish-Mediterranean Santa Barbara.
Day 14 Los Angeles (free day) Bringing your trip to a close, you can choose from a variety of daytrips. You can visit Universal Studios or Disneyland, shop till you drop in Santa Monica, or enjoy a lazy day at Venice Beach.
Day 15 Los Angeles - U.K. Early in the morning you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight home, unless you would like to extend your stay of course! We will gladly advise you on your opportunities and organise any additional wishes. Please email or call us for more information.
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motorbike rentals
Those who prefer to go on individual trips can start their journey at our rental place in Los Angeles. We will pick you up at your airport hotel, and just 15 minutes later you will arrive at the rental station. After some formalities you're all set and ready to go. Gas station and the interstate are just a block away, so you'll be ready to swiftly start your holiday.
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included in your rental • Motorbike rental • Preparation fee • Unlimited mileage e • CDW & Liability insuranc ited availability) • Saddlebags on request (lim tor bikes available • Windscreens on most mo rt hotel • Transfers from LA X airpo • Sales Tax ur journey • Assistance in planning yo riod (minimum 7 days) pe tal You can decide your ren
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Driving License / Passport You are required to have a valid (motorbike) driving license. You will not need an international driving licence. Your passport must be valid until at least 6 months beyond your return date. Your tickets must match your full name as it appears in your passport.
Travelling as part of a group tour is an easy and safe way to experience a motorbiking holiday in the USA. The tours have been carefully organised, you will have a support vehicle with a spare motorbike and room for your luggage, your team leaders are very enthusiastic, and above all it is a very sociable way of travelling!
Visa
Group Minimum
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for travel. Please enquire with us at the time of booking so we can ensure we give you the correct information for your nationality and destinations. If you’re visiting Mexico as a tourist you don’t need a visa, but you do need a tourist card, which you can get on arrival by completing an immigration form available at border crossings or on-board flights to Mexico.
We accept groups of a minimum of eight people. Do not worry: we have never cancelled a tour because of low numbers.
Hotels
Eastern time: 5 hours behind, Central time: 6 hours behind, Mountain time: 7 hours behind, Pacific time: 8 hours behind
During your journey, you will stay in good quality hotels/motels, which will be reserved before departure. The prices are for standard twin/double room accommodation. If you apply on your own, you will be required to share a room with someone else or you can opt for a single room (for an additional fee). All rooms will include ensuite bathroom with shower or bath facilities, television and air conditioning. Most hotels will also have a pool.
Payment
Meals
Credit cards are accepted by most businesses (American Express, Visa and Mastercard are most commonly used). It is advisable to take cash with you, also available in the form of travellers cheques. Additionally, you will be able to pay by debit card.
In order to accommodate each individual’s needs, we have decided not to include meals in the price. There is a relatively wide variety in restaurants and these tend to be reasonably priced.
Time Change
Tips/Taxes Prices are almost always given excluding taxes (VAT) or tips. You will be expected to tip around 15-20% of the bill (catering staff usually depend on tips as their main income).
Insurance Ensure you have purchased good travel insurance that will cover you (worldwide!) for riding a motorbike.
Age Limit To adhere to the insurance conditions, the age limit is 21 and above. Exceptions can be made for 18 year olds and above upon request, but only if they are part of a group tour.
Clothing/Helmet Despite the frequent warm weather, you are advised to wear protective motorbike gear and a helmet. As the weather can be cooler in spring and autumn time, you are also advised to bring raingear and some warm clothes. Take a right-sized helmet and sunglasses with you. Helmets are a legal requirement in most states. We strongly recommend to always wear a helmet.
Luggage By default, most motorbikes are fitted with cases or bags, and saddlebags are available upon request (subject to availability). You will also have the opportunity to leave some luggage at the rental place (at your own risk).
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Fuel, Support Vehicle, and Parking Vouchers To make group payments easier - and by doing so, making the journey more enjoyable - we can provide vouchers that will cover all fuel costs (for the motorbikes and support vehicle), entry into national parks, and any barbecues. Voucher prices depend on the tour you have booked (you will receive relevant information about this before departure).
Driving Roads in the USA are in good condition. Congestion is minimal, apart from in big cities, and the roads are very well signposted. There are a number of traffic regulations that differ from those in the UK. We will discuss the most important ones with you. In principal we will ride in convoy. However, if you wish to ride part of the journey on your own, you can discuss this with your team leader.
Experience You will be riding at a reasonable pace, as the aim of course is to see as much as possible. But we will frequently be riding down bendy roads, which will require some confidence.
Travel Documents About 14 days before departure, you will receive relevant travel information (such as a list of hotels where you will be staying, important telephone numbers, etc.).
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Fuel
Monday to Saturday between 9.00 and 12.00.Deposit: 1250 by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express).
Return your hired motorbike with a full tank of petrol (otherwise you will be liable for a fee of 28).
Drop-off
Small maintenance manual
Monday to Saturday between 14.00 and 17.00.
At every stop, your oil, cooling liquid, and tyre pressure need to be checked. Any mechanical defects need to be reported to the rental agency immediately. The client can be held liable for any damage as a result of failing to do so.
Insurance Liability insurance 1000.000; the motorbike rental includes third party liability insurance, protecting the client in the case of claims made by a third party after an accident. Excess of 284 per claim.
Tyres The client is responsible for any reparation (or replacement) costs.
Collision Damage Waiver coverage; the motorbike rental also includes Collision Damage Waiver coverage. In the case of unintentional damage caused by an accident, theft, vandalism or fire, your liability for the damaged motorbike will be limited.
Limitations
VIP insurance; this lowers your personal risk of the Collision Damage Waiver. In case of mechanical defects that cannot be helped within twelve hours, you have the right to 39 a day towards a replacement vehicle and compensation of the rental price (to be determined by the rental agency). The client is completely liable for any intended or negligent damage, such as damage due to carelessness, speeding, driving through forbidden areas, or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Late return
VIP PLUS insurance; this lowers the personal risk to nil. In case of mechanical defects that cannot be helped within twelve hours, you have the right to 39 a day towards a replacement vehicle and compensation of the rental price (to be determined by the rental agency). The client is completely liable for any intended or negligent damage, such as damage due to carelessness, speeding, driving through forbidden areas, or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. You are insured in case of theft.
You are uninsured against damage due to improper use, negligence, and reckless driving (whether under the influence of alcohol/drugs or not)! In all cases of damage, all repair receipts or any car-rental contracts need to be returned with the motorbike. In case of an accident, a police report should be filed. In failing to do so, you will be held responsible for all damage to the property.
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Riding on dirt tracks is not allowed, which include gravel roads. It is also not permitted to ride through Death Valley (between May and September) or into Mexico, unless this is part of a designated trip.
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Traffic violations All violations should be indicated and paid for by the client. Administration costs of 56 will be added to any unpaid fines.
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Instructions Before departure, you will be taken through a short list of instructions, all aspects with regard to using the motorbike, what to do in the case of a breakdown, as well as a mandatory small maintenance manual. A rental agreement will also be produced, which will need a signature.
Luggage storage Suitcases and bags can be stored at the rental agency at your own risk.
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booking conditions 1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY (a) To secure your booking, we require a deposit of £500 per person, plus any flight cost. If you are booking within 10 weeks of departure, then full payment is required. The signatory of the booking form accepts these contract terms on behalf of everyone named in the booking form. (b) A contract will exist as soon as we issue a Confirmation Invoice. This contract is made under the terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English law and both parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the English courts at all times. If for any reason the Company does not accept your booking, your deposit will be returned.(c) Special Requests should be indicated on the Booking Form or made in writing. The Company will try to arrange for Special Requests to be met, but cannot guarantee that they will be. The Company cannot be made liable for any Special Requests not met. (d) If you arrange your holiday direct with the Company all correspondence and other communications will be sent to the address of the first person named on the Booking Form unless you specify otherwise. If you request correspondence through a business address, a residential address will also be required for emergency and security reasons. (e) If your booking has been made through a travel agent, the Company will address all communications to that travel agent. All monies paid by you the Client, to a travel agent, in respect of a contract with the Company, will be held by the travel agent on behalf of the Company until such time they are forwarded to the Company. (f) The balance is due to Travelux 10 weeks prior to departure. 2. AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATION (a) Amendments by you The Company will make every effort to assist you if you wish to alter your arrangements. Requests for an amendment must be in writing and signed by the signatory of the Booking Form. You must pay an amendment charge of £50 per booking, together with all communication charges or other expenses incurred by the Company. These charges will be payable whether or not the Company succeeds in confirming your requested amendment. Your request may be treated as a cancellation and rebooking and the normal cancellation charges detailed in paragraph (b) below will apply dependent upon the conditions imposed by our suppliers. If you are unavoidably prevented from taking your holiday, by reason of, for example, illness, jury service, redundancy, unavoidable work commitments or the death or serious illness of a close family member, it may be possible to transfer your booking to a person acceptable to the Company (but it should be noted that some suppliers, including airlines consider any change of name as a cancellation, thereby attracting cancellation fees of up to the full value of the service) provided that: i) if you request the transfer in writing, allow reasonable time for the changes to be communicated to, and accepted by suppliers. ii) your request is in writing and accompanied by documentary proof of the reason for the transfer, any tickets or vouchers received from the Company, full details of the person who will replace you, any balance due for the booking and the appropriate administration fee (see below). iii) your replacement agrees to be bound by these booking conditions. The administration fee will be £50 per person. You, as transferor of the holiday and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable to the Company for payment of the balance due, together with all additional charges of whatever sort imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of your holiday charges. Please
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note that airlines in particular, sometimes charge a 100% cancellation fee and the cost of a new ticket. (b) Cancellation by you All cancellations must be advised in writing, signed by the signatory of the Booking Form and sent to the Company at 8-9 East Cross, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6AD. Cancellations are effective on the day they are received by the Company. Recorded delivery is strongly recommended. The following cancellation charges (together with holiday insurance premiums) will be payable, depending upon the number of days prior to departure the Company receives your notice of cancellation. Number of days prior to departure date written adviceof cancellation received
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More than 70 days Loss of deposit 69 - 35 days 50% of total holiday cost 34 - 14 days 75% of total holiday cost Within 14 days 100% of total holiday cost (c) Amendments by the Company Great care is taken to ensure that the descriptions and prices given in this brochure are accurate at the time of publication. Changes can occur, though, and the Company reserves the right to change any of the details in this brochure, including prices, in which case the Company will advise you of any such change before accepting your booking. After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, the Company makes every effort to operate all holidays as advertised. In very rare circumstances, the Company may have to modify a holiday before you depart. If the modification is significant (that is, if it is a change of flight time by more than 12 hours, a change of airport, a change of destination or a change to a lower standard of accommodation), the Company will notify you as soon as practicably possible and offer you three choices. You may accept the modification, you may change your booking to another available holiday or you may cancel and receive a full and prompt refund. If you choose another holiday, which is more expensive, you must pay the difference, but if it is cheaper, the Company will make the appropriate refund. If you cancel and receive a full refund following a significant modification made for any reason other than force majeure or low bookings you will receive the following compensation, calculated according to the number of days prior to departure that you are notified of the change.
ings’ means that an insufficient number of people have booked the Group holiday to make the operation financially viable in the advertised form. Cancellation by the Company as a result of low bookings will not be made after the ‘balance due’ date (i.e. 10 weeks before departure). If there is a minor modification before you depart (that is, any change not included in the definition of a significant modification set out above), the Company will try to notify you, although it is not obliged to do so, nor is it obliged to pay any compensation. If the Company becomes unable to provide a significant proportion of your holiday after it has commenced, suitable alternative arrangements will be made for you at no extra charge to you or, alternatively, you will be returned to your point of departure and given a pro-rata refund for ground arrangements not received. (d) Cancellation by the Company If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at least 10 weeks (70 days) before departure, the Company will treat your booking as cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out in paragraph 2(b) above. If the Company is obliged to cancel your holiday in any other circumstances before departure, the Company will use its best endeavours to offer alternative arrangements of a comparable standard or will give you a full and prompt refund. In addition, unless the cancellation has been caused by force majeure or low bookings, the Company will pay you compensation as set out in paragraph 2(c).
3. SURCHARGES (a) The Company is under no obligation to give a breakdown of the costs involved in a holiday. (b) The Company reserves the right to notify you of an increase in the brochure or advertised price before accepting your booking. (c) After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, unless you choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking (see paragraph 3(e) below), the price of your holiday is, regrettably, subject to the possibility of surcharges in certain limited circumstances. However, a surcharge will only be levied solely to allow for variations in transportation costs, including costs of fuel, increases in normal published airfares, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes at airports, the exchange rate applied to the particular package or if the UK or overseas government or regulatory body introduce or increase taxes. Even then, the Company will absorb an amount equal to 2% of your holiday price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) before passing on any surcharge to you. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. A revised Confirmation Invoice will be sent directly to you or your travel agent notifying you of any surcharges. (d) If a surcharge would increase the total holiday price shown on your original Confirmation Invoice Number of Days When Notification by 10% or more, you may cancel your booking prior to Departure Date of Change is Sent within 14 days of the date of issue of the revised Compensation per Invoice and obtain a full refund of all payments Person made to the Company, except for holiday insurMore than 42 days £20 ance and any amendment charges previously 29 - 41 days prior £30 incurred. 14 - 28 days prior £40 (e) Optionally, you may choose to pay for your 0 - 13 days prior £50 holiday in full at the time of booking, in which case your holiday price will be fixed at the cost Force majeure means unusual and unforeseeable quoted by the Company at that time. To qualify for circumstances beyond the Company’s control, the this benefit you should return the Confirmation consequence of which neither the Company nor Invoice to the Company with full payment to reach its suppliers could avoid, including, but not limited the Company within 7 days of the date when the to, war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist Confirmation Invoice was first posted to you. (g) activity, (actual or threatened), industrial dispute, The financial commitments offered above by the technical problems with transport, machinery or Company mean that the Company is not able to equipment, power failure, natural or nuclear reduce holiday prices should the value of the £ disaster, fire, flood, drought, adverse weather strengthen. conditions and level of water in rivers. ‘Low book-
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY (a) The Company applies all reasonable checks to ensure that those involved in the preparation and provision of your holiday maintain the appropriate standards. The descriptions, information and opinions given in this brochure by the Company in respect of the airlines and other suppliers whose services used are given in good faith, based on the latest information available at the time of printing. (b) The Company accepts liability for any loss you may suffer if any part of the holiday arrangements you book with the Company before departure is not as described and not of a reasonable standard. The Company also accepts liability if you suffer death or personal injury as a direct result of these holiday arrangements failing to be as described and of a reasonable standard. However, these acceptances of liability do not apply if there has been no fault on the part of the Company or its servants, agents or suppliers and the loss, death or personal injury suffered is attributable to your own acts or omissions or to the acts or omissions of a third party not involved in providing the services, which make up your holiday, or to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances or events, which could not have been anticipated or avoided by the Company or its servants, agents or suppliers even with the exercise of all due care. They are also conditional upon you following the procedures for notification of complaints set out in condition 9, and upon you assigning to the Company any right you may have against any other person whose acts or omissions have given rise to the Company’s liability. (c) Prompt assistance in resort. If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances. (d) The Company’s liability to compensate you and the amount of such compensation is subject to the following limitations. First, in the case of damage other than death, illness or personal injury, compensation is restricted to a reasonable amount having regard to such factors as, inter alia, the holiday cost and the extent to which the enjoyment of your holiday can be said to have been affected. Second, in all cases, liability and compensation are limited in accordance with the provisions of all international conventions, which concern transportation and accommodation, namely the Warsaw Convention 1929 (as amended), the Berne Convention 1961, the Athens Convention 1974, the Geneva Convention 1973 and the Paris Convention 1962. Copies of these Conventions are available on request. (e) Building work and the resulting noise from sites adjacent to any properties featured in the brochure may occur at any time during the season. Where we are aware that such works are likely to occur during your holiday and may in our opinion significantly affect your enjoyment of it, we will advise you. As you will appreciate, third parties often carry out the building works to whom we have no control. Unless our own subcontractors or suppliers are carrying out the building works, we regret we cannot pay any compensation or accept liability, even if we offer you alternative accommodation or a refund as a result. (f) Flights will depart from a UK airport to the U.S and Canada by various airlines and types of air-
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craft. In accordance with EU regulations we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. However, the arrangements are not definitive at time of print but you will be given full details on your final invoice and information with your E-tickets or paper ticket. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same standard. In the unlikely event we are unable to operate to the airport confirmed at time of booking, we reserve the right to operate to a suitable alternative airport. 5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES (a) General information concerning passport, visa and health requirements applicable to UK Citizens is set out in these booking conditions. However, such requirements are subject to change and you must check current requirements before departure. It is your responsibility to obtain all documents required for your holiday, to ensure that these are in proper order and to take them with you. The Company will not be liable if you fail to do so and you will be responsible for meeting any additional costs incurred by reason of such failure. (b) You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct time and for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked components of your holiday. The Company cannot accept responsibility for clients missing flights as a result of late check-ins and no credit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up any component of your holiday. No credit or refund will be given for lost, mislaid or destroyed travel documents. Should anyone be refused admission to any flight by the airline or government authority then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible either for the action taken or any extra expenses that may be incurred as a result. (c) We reserve the right to terminate the arrangements of any client who is in our opinion or in the opinion of any airline pilot, accommodation owner, tour guide, or handling agent, is causing or is likely to cause distress, annoyance or danger to any of our other clients, employees or third party or damage to property. In this case our responsibility for the holiday or the person concerned will immediately cease and we will not be liable to pay any compensation, make any refund or meet any expenses they may incur as a result. Full cancellation charges will apply, where applicable. (d) We are often asked to assist in requesting the provision of facilities from third parties in resort. When we are, we will endeavour to assist on an ex-gratia basis at our discretion. However, it is understood and agreed that any such services provided by third parties do not form part of the contractual relationship between you and us and are therefore not subject to these booking conditions. (e) The client is responsible for any breakages or damages caused during their stay in resort and payment or replacement will be requested before departing the accommodation. (f) Any special requests or medical problems must be advised to us at the time of booking and clearly indicated on your booking form. Whilst we will endeavour to meet any reasonable requests, we cannot guarantee they will be fulfilled and failing to do so will not constitute a breach of contract on our part. If you or any member of your party has any medical problems or a disability that may affect your holiday, please tell us before confirming your booking so we can advise on the
suitability of your chosen arrangements. In any event you must give us full details in writing at the time of booking. Participating in such activities you may be asked to sign an additional form by the local supplier. 6. AIRLINES & OTHER SUPPLIERS (a) As between you and the suppliers of the transport, accommodation and other components making up your holiday, the conditions of the supplier will apply. These conditions may be subject to international Conventions that limit and/or restrict the suppliers’ liability. (Copies are available on request – please allow 28 days). (b) Transport timings are provided by the carrier concerned and are subject to such matters as weather conditions, maintenance requirements, and the ability of passengers to check-in on time and in the case of flights, to air traffic control restrictions. Accordingly, the times of flights and other forms of transport are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. (c) Some activities carry inherent risks and if you are participating in such activities you may be asked to sign an additional form by the local supplier. 7. EXCURSIONS AND GROUP BOOKINGS (a) Please note that when you book an excursion locally, your contract is with that local company providing that excursion and not The Company. The Company has no legal liability for anything that goes wrong on such an excursion and any claim, which you might have, arising out of the excursion, will be against the relevant local company and subject to the local company’s terms and conditions. (b) We endeavour to ensure that our accommodation and other services provided for your holiday comply with the safety laws of North America. (c) In the interests of safety, our representatives and guides have complete discretion over any activities, which are arranged by or through us taking into consideration the weather conditions, the client’s ability and all other relevant factors. All activities advertised are subject to availability. Provision of activities is also subject to the laws and regulations of the country in, which they are provided. (d) We reserve the right to change the programme, accommodation or itinerary of any tours or special interest holidays if for any reason we decide that a certain destination is no longer suitable. This decision may arise from adverse weather conditions or any other factor, which is beyond our control or for our own operational needs. The holiday leader has final discretion on this matter. We also reserve the right to change the holiday leader for any holiday. Such a change will not be a significant change. Subject to these Booking Conditions, we also reserve the right to vary itineraries and airlines if necessary or appropriate without compensation. Unless such variations constitute a significant change to your holiday arrangements in accordance with these Booking Conditions, you will not necessarily be advised of them. (e) Minimum Numbers: Some holidays contained in this brochure operate subject to there being a minimum number required. We impose a deadline of 10 weeks prior to the date of departure before deciding if sufficient passengers have booked to travel. In the event that the minimum number has not been reached, we reserve the right to cancel your holiday for this reason providing we notify you not less than 10 weeks before departure. The provisions set out under 2c ‘Amendments by the Company’ will then apply. The Client will receive a full refund. No compensation will be payable.
8. DATA PROTECTlON ACT It may be necessary for us to ask you for certain personal information. Examples of this would be dietary requirements, disability/medical or religious information etc. This information will be kept confidential by the Company and is available for you to inspect during the Company’s normal working hours. It will be passed to the suppliers (who may reside outside the EU), if it is necessary for them to know this information in order to fulfil our contract to you. 9. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM a) If you are unhappy with any aspect of the Company’s arrangements while you are on holiday, you must address your complaint immediately to the Company’s local representative (or, if none, to the Company) and to the management of the hotel or other supplier whose services are involved. If the problem cannot be resolved locally and you wish to complain, full details must be sent to the Company in writing to arrive within 30 days of your return. Failure to take either of these steps will deny the Company the opportunity to resolve the problem immediately and or investigate it properly. In consequence, this may affect your rights under this contract. In the rare event of a dispute, which cannot be settled amicably, it may (if you wish) be referred to arbitration under a special Scheme, which, though devised by arrangement with ABTA Ltd, is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The Scheme (details of which will be supplied on request or found on www.abta.com) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone, with restricted liability on holidaymakers in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely or mainly in respect of personal injury or illness or their consequences. Application for arbitration under this scheme must be made within 9 months of the date of return from the holiday, but in special circumstances it may be offered outside this period. (b) This contract and any matters arising from it are governed by the laws of England and Wales and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales. 10. BROCHURE DESCRIPTIONS (a) This brochure is planned and produced many months in advance of its commencement of validity. Every effort is made to ensure that the details, descriptions and prices contained in the brochure are correct, based on inspections, and information passed to the Company by its suppliers. However changes do occur, sometimes at short notice and therefore the Company will advise you at the time of booking, or if after booking as soon as possible of any such changes to our published information. It is not always possible for the Company to control all elements of the holiday whereby advertised facilities can sometimes become unavailable at short notice due to inclement weather conditions, lack of demand, emergency repair works, etc. (b) Photographs are intended to give an overall impression rather than details of a specific resort or accommodation. The Company is not liable for items of furniture or chattels, which appear in the photographs but may have been changed or removed from the hotel, nor is it liable for any aspect of the hotel environment, which may have changed since the photographs were taken. The accommodation and facilities are provided only for the use of passengers shown on the holiday invoice as confirmed by us. Sub-letting, sharing or assignment is prohibited.
11. TRADE BODIES Travelux of Tenterden is a member of and/or licensed by the following trade bodies. For further information please contact: ABTA Ltd. 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ Tel: 020 3117 0500 Email: abta@abta.co.uk. Website: www.abta.com.
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International Air Transport Association. www.iata.org. The ‘Company’ has complied with the financial bonding requirements of the ABTA Ltd and the Civil Aviation Authority. ABTA = Travelux of Tenterden is a Member of ABTA with membership tour operator number V8177 and retail number 61926. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, see details and address above.
12. FINANCIAL PROTECTION ATOL Civil Aviation Authority, CAA House, 45-59 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6TE Tel: 0207 379 7311 (This telephone number can also be used for all out of hours emergencies) Email: infoservices@caa.co.uk Website: www.caa.co.uk or www.atol.org.uk. ATOL = Travelux holds an ATOL licence and our number is 5467. The air holidays in this brochure are ATOL protected, since we hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information see details and address above. ABTA = The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require us to provide securities for the monies that you pay for the package holidays booked from this brochure and for your repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security by way of a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL5467 and a bond held by ABTA. Travelux of Tenterden 8-9 East Cross Tenterden, Kent TN30 6AD Tel: 01580 764344 Fax: 01580 766139 E-mail: travelagency@travelux.co.uk Website: www.travelux.co.uk Company registration number: 2645135 Company VAT number: 583742709 ABTA No. W4727 ATOL No. 5467 IATA No. 9124994-4 Published march 2014
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www.travelux.co.uk TRAVELUX of Tenterden 8 & 9 East Cross Tenterden Kent TN30 6AD U.K. email: travelagency@travelux.co.uk Reservations: 01580 764344 Part of Baldwins Travel Group, Registered in England No. 2645135
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