5 Day Denali Highway Tour

Dates:
July 9 to 13, 2003
“Mid-night Sun” Tour - Experience the sun nearly 24 hours a day!

September 3 - 7, 2003
“Northern lights” Tour – The lights can be out this week!



*This tour is new for the 2003 season!*

We have created an itinerary for those short on time, but want to experience the true Alaska. The route we chose incorperates long, two-laned paved highways with one day spent on our last great dirt highway; the Denali Highway. The riding is non-technical, and a joy for riders of all abilities. The scenery along this route is stunning: tall, jagged mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see, mixed with sections of winding paved highway....simply a delight for the "rider" in you. Imagine Dall Sheep to the right of you, and a massive glacier to the left...and you have the Glenn Highway, recently named a National Scenic Byway.


Highways we cover:
Parks Highway - between Anchorage and Cantwell
Denali Highway - between Cantwell and Paxson
Richardson Highway - between Paxson and Glennallen
Glenn Highway - between Glennallen and Anchorage


This tour has been in demand, so we have created this itinerary for you! We have hand-picked some outstanding lodges, cabins and B&B's along the way, and we are stocking the coolers with great beer and wine for dinner, and will have the picnic lunch set up and waiting for you when you roll in for lunch.



Denali 5 Day Intinerary

Midnight Sun Tour: July 9 to 13, 2003
Northern Lights Tour: September 3 - 7, 2003

Day one: Arrive in Anchorage in mid afternoon to evening. Transport to B&B in Anchorage by Alaska Rider Tours. Welcome dinner in Anchorage.

Day two: Ride north to Cantwell, Alaska on the Parks Highway. Cross through Broad Pass with breathtaking alpine scenery and stunning views of Mt. McKinley. Dinner and overnight in Cantwell.(3 star) (182 miles paved)

Day three: Ride east to Paxson on the Denali Highway. Spectacular alpine scenery with sweeping views of the Alaska Range, glaciers and pristine river valleys. The most scenic dirt highway in Alaska. Ride from Paxson south to Gulkana area on the Richardson Highway. Beautiful winding two laned road. Overnight and dinner in Gulkana.(3star) (79 miles paved, 113 miles gravel)

Day Four: Ride back to Anchorage on the Glenn Highway; one of two National Scenic Byways in the state of Alaska. Ride above treeline with broad views os the Chugach Range to your south. Views of enormous glaciers, mixed with the chance of seeing wildlife, and the challenge of the great twisty road, make for a great last day! Overnight and farewell dinner in Anchorage this evening. (3 star accommodations, 5 star dinner!) (168 miles paved)

Estimated tour distance: 542 mi.



Tour notes

Price:
Rider: $1,800; Passenger: $1,300;
Private Room Upgrade: $200

Motorcycle Fleet:
Kawasaki KLR 650 or Suzuki DR 650 (basic, included in price)

Upgrades include:
BMW F650GS - $100, BMW R1150GS - $200, BMW 1150GS Adventure - $200

Price includes:
2 tour guides, basic motorcycle (upgrades possible), airport transfers,
hotels (delightfully comfortable lodgings with Alaskan charm; double occupancy), all breakfasts,
picnic lunches, 4 dinners, support/luggage vehicle and driver, maps, and trip garment.

Not Included:
airfare, wine/beer/mixed drinks, tips, highway tolls, motorcycle fuel and pre-/post-trip hotel accommodations and dinners.

Alaska Rider Tours
P.O. Box 1392
Girdwood, AK 99587
1-800-756-1990 or (907)783-1990

dualsport@akrider.com
www.akrider.com