Coast to Coast – from Los Angeles to Orlando

For most of us, the term „road trip“ transports us back to a simpler time in our lives, when a drivable base, some petrol money, an overnight accommodation option and the right group of people meant that you could embark on a journey that you would remember for the rest of your life. EagleRider revives that spirit with the new Coast 2 Coast motorcycle tour. The concept is simple: a great route, iconic destinations, motorcycle-friendly hotels, and a great group of new friends to ride together. If you dreamed of traveling through America, then this is the journey you've been waiting for your whole life.

1.Day: Los Angeles

Welcome to Los Angeles! The adventure begins with a „meet & greet“ with all passengers and the EAGLERIDER support team to get an overview of what to expect on this great journey. You will receive some important safety instructions and information. The journey of a lifetime is imminent!

2.Day: Los Angeles – Palm Springs – Trip kilometer: approx. 288km

Since your tour is a coast-to-coast motorcycle trip, we begin the day with a ride south along the beautiful shores of the Pacific Ocean before heading east on the famous Ortega Highway (a favorite among motorcyclists in California). The Ortega Highway together with the road „Pines to Palms“ are the first two breathtaking mountain passes you will experience on this tour. If you love winding routes, this day is sure to delight you! Our destination today is Palm Springs, a desert oasis and a popular retreat for celebrities from Hollywood and Los Angeles. Warm desert air and relaxation are the reward for a great first day of driving.

3.Day: Palm Springs – Kingman – Trip kilometer: approx. 384km

We start the day early and drive directly to Joshua Tree National Park – a popular destination for EagleRider employees from Palm Springs. After lunch, we'll take the legendary Route 66 in Amboy and, of course, drive to the ghost town of Oatman. Oatman looks almost exactly the same today as it did over 100 years ago when it was a thriving mining town. This small town is an absolute „must-see“ on today's Route 66. We finish the drive in Kingman and stay overnight in one of our favorite hotels along Route 66.

4.Day: Kingman – Payson - Trip kilometer: approx. 560km

Today begins with more kilometers on the „Mother Road“ before we turn south towards Chino Valley, drive along winding roads to Jerome and experience the beautiful and magical rock formations around Sedona. After lunch, you can expect a drive through the Tonto National Forest in central Arizona, where both the roads and the scenery are breathtaking. This day will certainly be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your tour.

5.Day: Payson – Socorro – Trip kilometer: approx. 425km

Our route today follows one of the many less traveled roads in the United States. We wind our way kilometer after kilometer through breathtaking landscapes in the upper desert of western New Mexico, north of the Gila National Forest. Stops in Summerville, Pie Town and at the Very Large Array, a radio astronomy observatory, make the day particularly exciting. Along the way, it's easy to dream of the Wild West – riding your steel horses through the desert today is not so different from a cowboy on a real horse in the 1880s… just a little faster.

6.Day: Socorro – El Paso – Trip kilometer: approx. 441km

Today we continue our journey – mile after mile through vast, open landscapes, mixed with dense forest roads and the final winding mountain roads of our tour. Highlights of the day include the Carrizozo Malpais lava field, the Lincoln County Courthouse Museum (where Billy the Kid made one of his famous eruptions), and the Lincoln National Forest the beautiful Inn of the Mountain Gods in Cloudcroft and some of the best mountain roads in all of New Mexico. Leaving the elevation of 2,642 meters (8,668 feet) in Cloudcroft, you will be able to see the vast expanse of White Sands National Park – the newest national park in the United States system – with its unique landscape of white gypsum sand dunes. On our final stretch of the road to El Paso, Texas, we cross two different missile test sites. Hopefully our journey won't be interrupted by one of their tests.

7.Day: El Paso – Lajitas/Big Bend – Trip kilometer: approx. 505km

Today we have to start very early, as we are covering a long distance before spending a day off in Lajitas, on the banks of the Rio Grande. While the first half of the day is on the Interstate, after the turnoff we continue on less busy roads. It's a long but pleasant drive from I-10 to Lajitas and the Big Bend National Park region, where we'll stay for two nights to rest. We will drive the famous Texas Route 170 from Presidio, TX to Lajitas. This road, which follows the course of the Rio Grande, is one of the best motorcycle routes in the United States.

8.Day: Lajitas/Big Bend – day off

You have a whole day off to explore one of the best-kept secrets in the US national park system. The Big Bend region offers horseback riding tours, ATV tours, hikes and many other ways to discover and enjoy the area — or, if you prefer, simply relax by the beautiful pool and enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors.

9.Day: Lajitas/Big Bend – Del Rio – Trip kilometer: approx. 452km

It's always hard to leave behind the beauty and tranquility of Lajitas, the Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park – but we're only halfway through the tour! As we continue east, we follow the border between the USA and Mexico and cross the huge Amistad Reservoir (Amistad means „friendship“ in Spanish) before arriving in Del Rio.

10.Day: Del Rio– San Antonio – Trip kilometer: approx. 376km

Today we drive from one extreme to the other – from sleepy Del Rio along the Rio Grande to the historic city of San Antonio. Before we reach San Antonio, a wonderful day awaits us on the streets of the „Texas Hill Country“, including the famous „Twisted Sisters“. After riding through the hilly landscape, we turn our attention to San Antonio, home to the Alamo and the beautiful River Walk. If you've never been to San Antonio, a real highlight awaits you. The River Walk in the city center is a great place for dinner and is located right next to the Alamo, a Spanish colonial mission station that was the site of an iconic battle in the Texas War of Independence against Mexico.

11.Day: San Antonio – Port Arthur – Trip kilometer: approx. 533km

Today, it's all about driving on Texas' back roads through Houston, the state's largest city. For the first time, we will see the Gulf of Mexico when we travel to Port Arthur. The Gulf will be our constant companion for the next few days as we travel towards New Orleans. Port Arthur is a leading city in the petrochemical industry and of great importance to the US economy.

12.Day: Port Arthur – New Orleans – Trip kilometer: approx. 382km

If we head east out of Port Arthur and drive over to Louisiana, we get a first impression of „bayou life“. Our journey takes us along some great backroads such as the Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway and the Wetlands Cultural Trail through Lake Arthur, New Iberia and Houma, before we set our sights on our destination: „The Big Easy“. After a short stop at the hotel to check in and freshen up, we head straight to the heart of the French Quarter (just one block away) to soak up everything N'awlins has to offer!

13.Day: New Orleans – Day off

Feel free to explore New Orleans on your own today. Crescent City „Crescent City“ is constantly voted one of the best tourist destinations in the USA, and there are countless exciting things to do here. Feel free to ask your tour guide for recommendations for tours, museums, restaurants, shopping opportunities, etc.

14.Day: New Orleans – Pensacola – Trip kilometer: approx.382km

There are usually a few drivers we only get out of New Orleans under protest – but today we can expect even more breathtaking scenery along the Gulf Coast. We drive through the coastal towns of Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi and Mobile on the way to Pensacola Beach. This region has come back to life after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 and Hurricane Katrina, and has once again established itself as one of the top travel destinations in the southern United States. The deserts of the Southwest and the swamps of Louisiana will seem like a distant dream to you as you drive past swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches!

15.Day: Pensacola – Perry – Trip kilometer: approx. 428km

Too much of a good thing is wonderful, as the old saying goes – so we continue along the Gulf Coast for another day on the way to Perry, Florida. Today's highlights include the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Panama City, Mexico Beach, Tate's Hell State Forest, and the breathtakingly beautiful (and difficult to pronounce!) Apalachicola National Forest. You are now in alligator territory, so be careful where you step when you get off the motorcycle! Our final destination before we reach the Atlantic is Perry, Florida.

16.Day: Perry – Daytona Beach – Trip kilometer: 315km

Today we end the „Coast to Coast“ section of the tour, as we reach the Atlantic Ocean and Daytona Beach. It's a relaxing drive across the Florida peninsula through Ocala – known as the racehorse capital of America. If time allows, we'll stop in Daytona. There you can visit Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the USA, as well as of course Daytona International Speedway, home to the most famous NASCAR stock car race, the Daytona 500. Tonight we're organizing our famous farewell party and ending this fantastic motorcycle tour in style!

17.Day: Daytona Beach – Orlando - Trip kilometer: approx. 104km

It's a short drive back to our EagleRider office in Orlando to return our motorcycles and say our final goodbyes. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the Orlando area after the tour, just let us know – we'd be happy to organize hotel and/or motorcycle reservations for you. We sincerely thank you for a great tour and say: See you next time!

Included services:

• 15 nights according to the tender in motorcycle-friendly hotels of the 3-4* category including breakfast on tour days
• Hotel parking fees
• Welcome dinner
• EAGLERIDER'S legendary graduation ceremony
• Transport between tour hotel and EAGLERIDER location
• The latest motorcycle models from Eagle Rider in the booked category
• Additional liability insurance € 2 million
• CDW/VIP Limitation of Liability and Reimbursement of Deductible
• Escort vehicle with driver equipped with an additional bike and space for extra luggage
• Experienced, multilingual tour guide
• Half-shell helmet for rider and pillion passenger
• Door-to-door luggage service
• National Park entrance fees
• Motorcycle jacket

Services not included:

• Flights (we will be happy to provide you with an offer)
• Food and drinks during the tour
• Tips, additional parking fees and entrance fees
• Rainwear
• Travel insurance