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2 Route 66 Motorcycle Tour Travel Dates - Other dates are available Flights economy class VS 39 08SEP LHRORD HS VS 24 22SEP LAXLHR HS Sep - 15 DAY ROUTE 66 GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR (ESCORTED) 2 PEOPLE/1 BIKE/ 1 ROOM Operated by: Eagle Rider Departing from Chicago, United States DESCRIPTION EagleRider's World famous Route 66 motorcycle tour travels the original Route 66, known as the "Mainstreet of America" or "Mother Road", is 2400 miles long from Chicago to Los Angeles, crosses three time zones and 8 States: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Route 66 has been the path of migrants, dreamers, desperadoes and an entire generation of vacationers discovering the way west. The 1950's were the Route 66 glory days, when thousands of cars rode bumper to bumper behind each other to experience the Western frontier. Hotels, motels, gas stations, classic restaurants, and the "New" America sprang up everywhere. Much of Route 66's classic roads, restaurants, gas stations, and nostalgic landmarks are preserved just as they were in the 1950s. The famous and nostalgic Route 66 is the road created in heaven for motorcycle touring. Simply stated, this is the guided tour of America!

3 ITINERARY Day 1: Chicago Arrival You arrive at Chicago International Airport and transfer on your own to your hotel. In Chicago you are in the biggest and most exciting of the Great Lake cities. Chicago has a skyline to rival any citys a gamut of toprated museums, restaurants and cafes, and innumerable bars and nightclubs that pay homage to the citys strong jazz and blues heritage. Tonight you will enjoy a great Welcome Dinner and celebration with your fellow riders, and a great night of luxury in one of Chicago's finest hotels before kicking off your dream Route 66 journey in the morning. Day 2: Chicago - Springfield, IL This morning you pick up your bike and are off to the ultimate American road trip. The legendary Route 66 begins at the doorstep of our EagleRider location, cutting through the state of Illinois before running all the way to the Pacific Coast. From Chicago you head south along the Pontiac Trail, the original name for this bit of the road here, passing through Joliet, checking out the Launching Pad Giant, stopping at the amazing RT 66 Museum in Pontiac and generally getting a feel for the rubber on the Mother Road.

4 Day 3: Springfield, IL - St. Louis, MO Today we head towards St. Louis! We will stay primarily on the 2lane sections of the Mother Road, traversing cornfields and small towns that represent the heartland of America. Our arrival into St. Louis will be over the Chain of Rocks Bridge, the original bridge where RT 66 crossed the Mississippi River. Enjoy the short ride today into the "Gateway to the West," St. Louis. This amazing city rests along the shores of the mighty Mississippi River and is home to some of the best live music and BBQ ribs in the country. Day 4: St. Louis, MO - Joplin, MO Today is all about the ride! From Joplin we head west through the rolling hills and horse country that is Oklahoma, passing through the towns of Miami, Claremore and Catoosa, where the legendary Blue Whale resides, and stopping for lunch in a Tulsa diner. We will also pass through the lands of several Native American tribes. In the 1830s all this land, held to be useless by the Federal Government, was set aside as Indian Territorya convenient dumping ground for the tribes that blocked white settlement in the southern states. The Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, Creek and Cherokee are some of the tribes that make up the states large Native American Indian population. Further west you ride through El Reno over the milelong bridge, near Bridgeport and into Oklahoma City, the heart and soul of Route 66 country.

5 Day 5: Joplin, MO - Oklahoma City, OK Today is all about the ride! From Joplin we head west through the rolling hills and horse country that is Oklahoma, passing through the towns of Miami, Claremore and Catoosa, where the legendary Blue Whale resides, and stopping for lunch in a Tulsa diner. We will also pass through the lands of several Native American tribes. In the 1830s all this land, held to be useless by the Federal Government, was set aside as Indian Territorya convenient dumping ground for the tribes that blocked white settlement in the southern states. The Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole, Creek and Cherokee are some of the tribes that make up the states large Native American Indian population. Further west you ride through El Reno over the milelong bridge, near Bridgeport and into Oklahoma City, the heart and soul of Route 66 country. Day 6: Oklahoma City, OK - Amarillo, TX This morning we travel along some of the oldest stretches of Oklahomas Route 66. Once the land of vast buffalo herds, this section of 66 traverses some of the great cattle trails which were used in the 1860s to drive herds of cattle from Texas up to the railhead in Abilene, Kansas. We will ride along a section of the Chisholm Trial, which passes through Yukon and El Reno, and stop at the amazing Route 66 Museum in Clinton. After lunch we cross the border into the Texas Panhandle, the southernmost portion of the Great Plains. Our good friends from "The Big Texan Steakhouse" will pick our group up at the hotel in a fleet of old Caddies graced with the horns of Texas Longhorns across the hood and take us to enjoy the absolute best steaks in Texas!

6 Day 7: Amarillo, TX - Santa Fe, NM Today you leave Texas and are on your way into The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico after passing through the world famous Cadillac Ranch. How about the ghost town of Glen Rio, where you can stand with one foot in New Mexico and the other one in Texas? From there we enter the land the Comanche Indians, where mesas, mountains, cactus and pines define the landscape as head up into the High Plains and altitude of Santa Fe in central New Mexico. Santa Fe is one of Americas oldest and most beautiful cities, and will be our base for the next two nights Day 8: Santa Fe, NM Today is at leisure to rest and enjoy the distinctive flavor of this nearly 400yearold city. The blend of cultures here becomes evident in the southwestern architectural style so closely associated with New Mexicos capital city. Perhaps you would like to take a ride along the river valley to the old Native American Indian town of Taos, enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride, or play cowboy for a day on a horseback ride along a mountain or canyon trail. Santa Fe provides all of these opportunities and more.

7 Day 9: Santa Fe, NM - Gallup, NM This morning you head south, down to Albuquerque, New Mexicos largest city, with a third of the states population. Albuquerque is sprawling at the heart of New Mexico, where the main east west road and rail routes cross both the Rio Grande and the old road south to Mexico. You cross the Rio Grande and head west out into the open country and the hues of the Navajo wilderness. You are skirting mesas and bluffs on into Laguna. Further on ride through Grants and along Cibola National Forest towards the famous Route 66 town of Gallup an old railroad town and Indian stronghold. Enjoy your stay tonight with a host of fellow riders from around the world at one of the many biker friendly hotels in Gallup. Day 10: Gallup, NM - Grand Canyon, AZ Today is another huge day, full of spectacular scenery and iconic Route 66 stops. We cross the border into Arizona and ride to Petrified Forest National Park, a fossilized prehistoric forest of gigantic trees that has been unearthed by erosion. Here you will have the time to explore this stunning landscape and take a moment to get lost in the expansiveness that defines this area. Leaving Petrified Forest NP, we travel further west to the Wigwam Hotel in Holbrook, and stop to stand on the corner in Winslow! While most groups stop in Flagstaff or Williams, Arizona, we will ride on to spend our night just one mile from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon! Tonight you will sit with a cold drink in your hand and enjoy the sunset over the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The dream is coming true!

8 Day 11: Grand Canyon, AZ - Kingman, AZ For those looking to get a real "Bird's Eye View" of the Grand Canyon be sure to let us know and we will arrange a morning helicopter ride over the heart of the South Rim. Later, we will have plenty of time to ride along the rim and stop for amazing vistas and photos. We will leave the Grand Canyon and pick Route 66 back up in Williams, Arizona before heading stops in the famous 66 towns of Seligman, Peach Springs, and Hackberry Day 12: Kingman, AZ - Las Vegas, NV Today is a quick ride for a little detour to take in the incredible sights and sounds of Las Vegas...but first we ride through the Old West Ghost Town of Oatman, and journey across the famous Hoover Dam! One thing is for sure, your time in Vegas may be short, but it will sure be sweet! Try to get a little bit of sleep because we pick up Route 66 tomorrow right where we left off yesterday.

9 Day 13: Las Vegas, NV - Victorville, CA Today we cross the border into our final State on Route 66 California! One thing is for sure, today is a day like no other as we traverse the Mojave Desert which offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Southern California. You can imagine what it must have been like for early Route 66 travelers making their way across this huge expanse of desert, dotted with Joshua Trees, cactus, volcanic rock and sand!. Tonight, we celebrate our last night on the Mother Road. Day 14: Victorville, CA - Los Angeles, CA Today we head off for our final destination the end of the road on the Santa Monica Pier! To get there, however, we first get to ride the 66 miles of the Angeles Crest Highway through the mountainous terrain of Angeles National Forest. This highway is considered one of the top motorcycle rides in southern California and rises to over 2300 meters. Next we descend the Crest into the Los Angeles Basin and heading towards the Pacific Ocean. Riders always have mixed emotions as they stand at the "End of the Trail" sign on the Santa Monica Pier. There is a sense of joy and elation at having completed a journey most people only dream about, and a sense of sadness at the thought of the ride having come to an end. Tonight we celebrate the miles weve ridden and the friends we made as we party together for our Farewell Dinner!

10 Day 15: Los Angeles, CA Departure Today your exciting trip will conclude in Los Angeles. Please be sure to let us know if you need an extra night or two in L.A. to enjoy the sights. INCLUSIONS - Guaranteed First Bike Choice - EagleRider Concierge Service - Highest Customer Rated Hotel Accommodations - Custom Riding Jacket - LeatherBound Custom Road Book - EagleRider Custom Motorcycle Maps - Custom Badge of Honor Tour Patch - Unlimited Mileage Fuel and Oil - Daily Tour Photos Uploaded to Facebook - Hosted Welcome Celebration - Helmets for the driver and passenger - Daily breakfast - Professional tour leaders - Support Vehicle with door to door luggage service - All taxes, fees, and environmental surcharges - National Park Entrance Fees

11 - Hotel parking fees - Discounted Activities - One Way Transfer fees (when applicable) - Transportation between hotel and EagleRider location (restrictions may apply at certain locations) - EagleRider Legendary Private Farewell - Celebration with Live Music - Free Grand Canyon - Helicopter Ride included in tour price ***2016 Tours only*** - Preparation and Orientation RENTAL REQUIREMENTS 21 years of age or older Valid motorcycle operators license Minimum of one year of riding experience on heavyweight motorcycles Major Credit Card is required Total price for two people subject to availabilty is If you would like 2 bikes, total price subject to availbility is 9998 You can reserve this holiday by paying a deposit