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Best of Alaska and Canada

Our 16-Day Best of Alaska and Canada Adventure begins in Canada's Banff National Park and ends in Anchorage, Alaska (alternate trips begin in Anchorage and end in Banff). Attractions of the trip include:

  • Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, featuring Lake Louise, The Icefields Parkway, and Lake Maligne.
  • The Glacier Highway, Bear Glacier and the Bear Viewing station at Fish Creek at Hyder, Alaska
  • A visit to the North American motorcycling "mecca" of Hyder, Alaska
  • A ride to 4,300 feet in the Misty Fjord National Monument to view the Salmon Glacier - the 5th largest glacier in North America
  • The Cassier Highway through the Coast Mountains - the most scenic route to Alaska
  • The "Signpost Forest" at Watson Lake, Yukon Territory
  • The Top of the World Highway from Dawson, Yukon Territory to Tok Junction
  • An optional ride to the Arctic Circle
  • Denali National Park
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Map Best of Alaska and Canada
Day From To Miles Kilometers
1 Arrival Banff (Calgary International Airport)
2 Banff Jasper 200 320
3 Jasper Jasper - -
4 Jasper Prince George 230 370
5 Prince George Smithers 230 370
6 Smithers Stewart (and Hyder, Alaska) 225 360
7 Stewart Bell II Lodge 80 130
8 Bell II Lodge Watson Lake 305 490
9 Watson Lake Whitehorse 275 445
10 Whitehorse Dawson 330 530
11 Dawson Tok 185 300
12

Tok

 Fairbanks 200 320
13 Fairbanks Fairbanks - -
14 Fairbanks Talkeetna (Denali) 280 450
15 Talkeetna (Denali) Anchorage 115 185
16 Departure
Total 2,655 4,270
The route offers a variety of road features. Expecteed wildlife sightings include bear, moose, elk, the Bald Eagle, wild sheep and goats and much more.
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Route: Banff to Anchorage (alternate trips in reverse direction)

 Dates and Prices:  (Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)
Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD)

Co-Rider (or rider using their own bike)

Note

Jul 18 2010
(Banff)

Aug 2 2010
(Anchorage)

16 Days $7,500 $5,500 Sold Out

Aug 31 2010
(Anchorage)

Sep 15 2010
(Banff)

 16 Days $7,500 $5,500  

Jul 18 2011
(Banff)

Aug 2 2011
(Anchorage)

16 Days $7,500 $5,500  

Aug 31 2011
(Anchorage)

Sep 15 2011
(Banff)

 16 Days $7,500 $5,500  

Includes BMW F650GS.
     Additional charge of $990 for a BMW F800GS
     Additional charge of $1,525 for a BMW R1200GS
     Single room supplement - $1,350
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Arrival/Departure
The Start Date of the trip is an "arrival" day and there is no riding. In the afternoon, riders are provided their motorcycles so that they may become accustomed to them and make minor adjustments. In the evening, there is a kickoff meeting and a kickoff dinner. Riding begins on the day following the "Start Date".

The End Date is not a riding day, but is the date when riders are expected to depart for home, and they may schedule departing flights at any time on the End Date.

Meals:  All breakfasts and 14 dinners

Motorcycles Available:
Model   Specifications

BMW F650GS GS

(2 Cylinder)

BMW F650GS

Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm

Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches

Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,500

BMW R1200 GS

 

 BMW R1200GS

Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb

Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW F800 GS BMW F800GS

Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $2,500
 
 
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