Easy Rider Film Tour – Self-guided Tour – 15 days/14 nights – 2589.0 mi = 4142.4 km

Easy Rider Filmtour

Self-guided tour – 15 days/14 nights

No other film in history has had such a profound impact on the motorcycle world as "Easy Rider." Released in 1969, Easy Rider introduced the world to the freedom of motorcycling in America. Then, as now, there is probably hardly a man who has seen this film who didn't want to experience the freedom of the American open road, like Billy or Wyatt on "Captain America," even if only for a few days. 43 years later, Easy Rider is still considered the most important motorcycle film of all time and keeps alive the dream of freedom and life-changing adventure on the open roads of the vast American countryside. EagleRider Motorcycle Rental and Tours has acquired the exclusive rights, and we are proud to offer motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world the opportunity to experience Billy and Wyatt's legendary ride on the film's original route as a guided tour. In collaboration with Sony Pictures and film experts like Alan "Mr. Zipp" Dunn, EagleRider has researched the original route taken by Billy and Wyatt during filming. From the highways of Southern California through the relentless heat of Death Valley, along historic Route 66, and finally to the jazz and blues metropolis of New Orleans, the Easy Rider Movie Tour will make the dream you've had since first seeing the film a reality. Our experienced guides will show you more than just the way on a ride you'll never forget. They'll also give you a behind-the-scenes look, sharing stories we heard from the film's producer himself shortly before his death, and stop at many of the original filming locations. At the end of this magnificent tour, when all is said and done, you too will be an "Easy Rider."

Day 1 – Arrival in Los Angeles
Welcome to Los Angeles, the City of Angels. Take some time to relax by your hotel's swimming pool or visit the city's attractions. A good meal and a few drinks are the best way to get into the spirit of the adventure ahead. It would have been no different for Billy and Wyatt.

Day 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Death Valley, CA – 292.0 mi / 467.2 km
The many miles of your first day on this exciting tour fly by, and with all the anticipation, that's no problem. After picking up your bikes at EagleRider Los Angeles, it's just a short mile to the filming location of the infamous drug deal at the beginning of the movie. Then it's north into the vast, unforgiving Death Valley. In the high deserts and deep valleys of California, you might just gain some insight into the mystery of Easy Rider. There's so much to discover. This is how "Billy" and "Wyatt" started their trip, and many buildings along the way look exactly the same as they did more than 40 years ago. The night in Death Valley is something special, under a starry sky like you've never seen before.

Day 3 – Death Valley, CA – Needles, CA – 178.0 mi / 284.8 km
Like Billy and Wyatt, you too will start from Death Valley in the still-chilly morning and drive to Barstow on Route 66. Those who want the full Easy Rider experience should stop in front of a famous building outside Ballarat, California, and take the opportunity, just like in the movie, to glance at their watches one last time before leaving them in the dust beside the road and speeding off into the desert. Between Death Valley and Barstow lies the vast Mojave Desert, one of the most desolate places on earth, dotted with small towns struggling to survive, long after the great westward exodus on Route 66 following a devastating drought and the Depression. Tonight, you'll celebrate at the Bagdad Cafe, a Route 66 landmark not only since "Out of Rosenheim" but for over 50 years.

Day 4 – Needles, CA – Flagstaff, AZ – 216.0 mi / 345.6 km
You'll leave Needles in the morning and cross the mighty Colorado River on Route 66. You'll surely remember this bridge, featured in the film. Then the drive takes you through the old Western town of Oatman, Arizona, where the spirit of bygone gold rush days and wild burros dominate the streets. Next, you'll head to more filming locations in the pine forests of the Sacred Mountains, where Billy and Wyatt were refused a motel room at the beginning of the movie. The Pine Breeze Inn, famous for this scene, still stands, and we'll stop there for some interesting stories and photos. A little later, you'll arrive in Flagstaff, where you can admire the "No Vacancy" neon sign that the motel owner switched on in the film, displayed in an Old Town bar. Of course, you'll stop there for a refreshing drink. There are numerous locations and scenes from the film here. Have your cameras ready. Get ready for an evening exploring Flagstaff's charming Old Town.

Day 5- Flagstaff, AZ – Monument Valley (Kayenta, AZ) – 193.0 mi / 308.8 km
From Flagstaff, we head north through the vast Navajo Nation, enjoying breathtaking scenery. You'll pass Wupatki National Monument, where Billy and Wyatt once camped in the Native American ruins. A visit to the still-existing Sacred Mountain gas station, the filming location for the famous gas station scene, is also on the itinerary. A few hours later, we'll find ourselves amidst the sandstone monoliths of Monument Valley. EagleRider has a long-standing relationship with the Navajo Nation, and they've arranged a private tour (available as an add-on) complete with musical performances and traditional Navajo tacos at sunset in this sacred Navajo setting.

Day 6 – Monument Valley (Kayenta, AZ) – Durango, CO – 140.0 mi / 224.0 km
Your Easy Rider tour continues as you visit a famous Southwestern attraction, the "Four Corners," the point where the states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico meet—a popular destination for motorcycle enthusiasts. Friends and family back home will be amused to see you in a picture with your hands and feet in four different US states at once. You end the day in Farmington, New Mexico, known for the laid-back attitude of its residents, its stunning scenery, and its "Old West" saloons.

Day 7 – Durango, CO – 0.0 mi / 0.0 km
Explore this amazing city with its many great restaurants and a super Harley dealer.

Day 8 – Durango, CO – Taos, NM – 228.0 mi / 364.8 km
There's only one way to describe the drive from Farmington to Taos: Unique! The scenery is incredible, and you feel like you're right in the middle of the Easy Rider movie set. Taos is a town in the mountains of New Mexico, rich in Native American history and culture, which is probably why it served as the filming location for some of the movie's most famous scenes, such as the two heroes' stay in the hippie commune and the jail scene. We'll be visiting both places, of course.

Day 9 – Taos, NM – Amarillo, TX – 300.0 mi / 480.0 km
Even better than the drive from Farmington to Taos is the drive from Taos to Amarillo! Our first stop is Las Vegas, New Mexico. This is where the exterior shots of the prison scene were filmed. Usually, you'll find an older local who can regale you with stories about the filming and the hippie motorcyclists of the late sixties. You surely remember the scene where Jack Nicholson, as "George," delivers his famous "nic-nic-nic – fut – fut – fut – Indians!" line as he enjoys his first whiskey of the day after his release from prison. In that spirit, we'll raise a Jim Beam to Old D.H. Lawrence tonight in Amarillo. If you're as crazy as the film crew were, meet up at his grave at night! Your final highlight of the day is a visit to the filming location of the "If You Wanna Be a Bird" scene with Jack Nicholson as Peter Fonda's passenger. We'll spend the night at our favorite hotel in Amarillo, the Ambassador. Our friends from the "Big Texan Steakhouse" could pick you up there with a fleet of old Cadillacs and then spoil you with the best steaks in Texas!

Day 10 – Amarillo, TX – Abilene, TX – 287.0 mi / 459.2 km
The only real gap on the Easy Rider route is between New Mexico and Louisiana. It's said that the film crew split up and traveled different routes through Texas and Oklahoma before reuniting in Louisiana to film the final scenes. This was supposedly done to give the actors and crew a break from the tyrannical nature of film director Dennis Hopper. One crew had already quit halfway through filming due to Hopper's aggressive and brusque manner. Your route takes you through the Panhandle, the "panhandle" of Texas, to the historic town of Abilene. This small and authentic Western town will leave you wanting to spend more time there.

Day 11 – Abilene, TX – Austin, TX – 220.0 mi / 352.0 km
We're bridging the gap between the actors and film crew on our way to New Orleans with a detour to our favorite Texas city, the music metropolis of Austin. Your hotel is in the heart of 6th Street, right in the middle of the music district, where all the interesting bars are within walking distance. Rumor has it that Peter Fonda spent several days and nights here, bar-hopping nonstop. A remarkable feat, considering that bars in the sixties were often open 24/7.

Day 12 – Austin, TX – Lake Charles, LA – 290.0 mi / 464.0 km
Some of the most famous and memorable scenes from Easy Rider were filmed in the southern state of Louisiana. That's where our journey takes us today from Texas. It's quite a few miles away, but the excitement makes the time fly by. Louisiana, with its southern charm, its swamps and bayous, and its interesting locales, seems somewhat exotic compared to what we've experienced so far. Outside of New Orleans lies Lake Charles, one of our favorite spots in Louisiana. Enjoy local beer specialties or even some of the once illegally distilled "moonshine." Lake Charles comes alive in the evening, giving us a taste of the allure of New Orleans that once captivated Billy and Wyatt.

Day 13 – Lake Charles, LA – New Orleans, LA – 245.0 mi / 392.0 km
One of the reasons for the classic film's resounding success was the widespread shock among viewers at the final scene, in which "Billy" and "Wyatt" were literally shot out of their bikes by locals with shotguns. This scene was filmed on a country road outside Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Today, we're visiting the original filming location of a scene that fundamentally shaped the self-image of motorcyclists. It's an almost unbelievable experience to stand here, to become aware of one's existence as a motorcyclist, and to be grateful for life. Take this moment in. You'll end the day with the short ride to New Orleans… You heard right, New Orleans. Need we say more?

Day 14 – New Orleans, LA
As you can imagine, after the film's release in 1969, New Orleans became a mecca for motorcycle enthusiasts. The famous brothel scene and the cemetery scenes combined the drug culture of the hippies with that of the emerging biker scene of the late sixties. Billy and Wyatt lived life on the fringes, searching for freedom. New Orleans was the ideal backdrop for many iconic scenes from Easy Rider. Your experiences there will likely be less intense, but nonetheless memorable. New Orleans is like a vibrant, living organism, and you quickly understand why this city plays such a crucial role in the film. Tonight, a big feast with crab and gumbo awaits. Celebrate the end of this fantastic tour with your new Easy Rider friends. Raise a glass to Billy, Wyatt, and George, and of course, to the man who started it all, the late Dennis Hopper.

Day 15 – New Orleans, LA Departure
Congratulations on fulfilling a dream that most Easy Rider fans will never experience. What's next on the agenda? Route 66? The Wild West? Sturgis? Canada to Yellowstone? Perhaps it's only a matter of time before we meet again on the open roads of America. Until then, Easy Riders!

If you'd like to hang out in New Orleans a bit longer, let us know. We'd be happy to arrange it for you.

Included services

• 14 nights as per itinerary in good standard or mid-range hotels or motels, some including breakfast.
• Ŏ Letting a HD Big Twin ® Unlimited Free Miles, Local Taxes and Charges as well As Saddle Bagging (Hardback Lock) And Motorbike Instruction
• VIP supplementary insurance without deductible in case of damage or theft***
• Additional liability insurance for EUR 2 million
• Detailed roadbook with extensive information and road maps.
• One-way charge

*** In case of theft/tire damage The minimum cost of the bonus is $5000, - and must be paid by our customer in case you have lost a damage. After this tour your loss will then go to pay SB for it after checking with German back-insurer INFO: Possible salvage/ towing costs are not covered and in any case they will be paid for themselves!

Services not included

• Flight (we will be happy to make you an offer at the current daily price)
• additional transfers, personal expenses, parking fees, petrol, oil, entrance fees, road tolls, tips, other fees
• Travel insurance

Seasonal surcharges
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