ALASKA AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

At a Glance

Tour Dates

16 Aug 2027 04 Sep 2027

14 Aug 2028 02 Sep 2028

Duration

20 Days

Tour Starts in

Anchorage AL, USA

Tour Leaders

Where We Ride

Travel Distance

Approx 3450 miles

Difficulty

Roads

100% Tarmac, 5% Gravel

Hire Bikes

Available

Price From

8195 £
ALASKA AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Tour Overview

Ride one of the world’s last true frontiers on a premium motorcycle tour across Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies. This extraordinary journey combines vast wilderness, iconic routes like the Icefields Parkway and Going to the Sun Road, and remote scenic motorbike routes rarely experienced on guided tours. From rugged Alaskan highways to the soaring peaks of Canada and the open roads of the USA, this is a once in a lifetime motorcycle adventure defined by scale, freedom and unforgettable riding.

This is a premium motorcycle tour across Alaska, Canada and the United States, connecting remote wilderness, iconic landscapes and some of the most extraordinary scenic motorbike routes in North America. Designed for riders seeking something beyond the ordinary, it delivers a true frontier motorcycle adventure far removed from busy highways and tourist routes.

Your journey begins in Anchorage, where time is set aside to explore the city, prepare your motorcycle and take in the scale of Alaska before heading north. Within hours the sense of distance and space becomes clear as you ride toward Tok and onto the legendary Top of the World Highway. This is Alaska motorcycle touring at its purest, with vast horizons, rugged surfaces and a raw sense of freedom leading through Chicken and across the remote border into Dawson City, where frontier history and atmosphere come alive.

The route continues through the Yukon and into British Columbia, where the landscape feels even larger and more remote. Long, flowing roads lead to Watson Lake and the famous Signpost Forest before turning south onto the Stewart Cassiar Highway, one of the most iconic stretches of Canada motorcycle touring. Surrounded by mountains and wildlife rich forests, this stage offers a deep connection to the landscape and the road.

Reaching Stewart, you stay at the edge of the wild with access to Hyder, Alaska, Salmon Glacier and the vast ice fields beyond. This section adds a rare sense of exploration to the journey, combining outstanding riding with unique and memorable experiences that few motorcycle tours can match.

As the route pushes deeper into Canada, the scenery evolves into the dramatic peaks and glacial valleys of the Canadian Rockies. Passing Mount Robson and entering Jasper National Park, the riding becomes a blend of sweeping curves and high mountain views that define Canada motorcycle riding at its best. A pause here allows time to explore, reset and fully absorb the environment.

The journey continues along the Icefields Parkway, widely regarded as one of the finest roads in the world, with glaciers, waterfalls and alpine lakes shaping every mile. Riding across the Continental Divide, the route then moves south through historic and cultural landmarks toward Waterton National Park.

Crossing back into the United States, the iconic Going to the Sun Road delivers a defining moment of the tour. This world famous route through Glacier National Park combines precision, elevation and breathtaking scenery, before the ride flows through Montana and into Idaho, where forest roads and sweeping curves maintain the momentum.

The final stages carry you west through the American northwest, following historic trails and river valleys toward Portland. Smooth, flowing routes bring the journey to a close, finishing a vast and deeply rewarding motorcycle adventure that captures the very best of Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour includes circa a hundred and fifty miles of dirt roads. We are not going off road and these dirt roads are used by normal traffic (not exclusively 4×4’s). Some dirt road experience would be beneficial but you do not need to be an off road rider to complete the tour. If you have limited dirt riding experience, why not complete the BMW Off Road Skills Level One to improve your confidence, this can be booked through world of BMW. 

We are staying in many remote places on tour. For five nights we are in log cabins and two nights in basic motels. All accommodation is in private rooms with en suite bathrooms. However you should expect some of the facilities to reflect the remote nature of the locations.

A great trip from the Last Frontier through gold country, The Rockies and The Plains , it just got better, better and better!

Motorrad Tours welcome all makes and models of bike on tour. We also have a range of BMW bikes that you can hire. All our hire bikes for Classic and European Explorer Tours are current model BMW’s complete with ABS, Heated Grips, Panniers, Top Box, Tank Bag, Inner bags for all boxes and a pre programmed BMW Navigator GPS included.

Price option Solo Rider Shared Room Solo Rider Single Room *Rider and passenger
Including an F750GS Hire Bike 8195 10095 11095
Including an F850GS Hire Bike 8395 10295 11295
Including an R1300GS Hire Bike 8595 10495 11495

Motorcycles for this tour are supplied by our local BMW Travel Partner. They are BMW's equipped with ABS, heated grips and 35 litre panniers. You are welcome to take your own GPS unit or you can rent one. We will provide complete GPS routes and GPS maps for the tour. For further details of hire bikes and terms and conditions please see the Hire Bikes page.  State level liability insurance and level damage waiver is included and requires a US$5,000 deposit by Credit Card.  You can upgrade your motorcycle insurance cover for £20 per day to reduce the damage excess to a maximum of US$2,500.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour starts and ends in different locations and so you will need to book your flights appropriately.

* Rider and Passenger price is for both people, not per person.

Day 1 This is a premium motorcycle tour across the United States and Canada, connecting Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Rockies with some of the most remote and spectacular scenic motorbike routes in the world. It is designed for riders seeking scale, wilderness and freedom, with vast landscapes, flowing highways and raw frontier roads that define a true North American motorcycle adventure. Your journey begins in Anchorage, Alaska, where you gather in the historic Old Town before a welcome evening and introduction to the road ahead.

Day 2 A day to settle into Anchorage, finalise your motorcycle and take in the atmosphere of this unique frontier city. This allows you to prepare for the scale and variety of riding that defines this premium guided motorcycle tour.

Day 3 Leaving Anchorage, the scale of Alaska becomes immediately apparent as you head north east toward Tok. Long open roads, wide horizons and effortless riding introduce a very different style of motorcycle touring, where distance, space and silence shape the experience.

Day 4 The route then turns more adventurous as you ride toward Chicken and cross into true frontier territory, including sections of dirt road that add a sense of exploration rarely found in guided motorcycle tours. A ferry crossing leads into Dawson City, a place steeped in gold rush history and character.

Day 5 Crossing from Alaska into the Yukon and Canada, the ride continues toward Whitehorse. This is a defining moment of the journey, linking two countries within a single stage and reinforcing the sense of a multi country motorcycle adventure through some of North America’s most remote regions.

Day 6 The vastness of the Yukon unfolds as you head for Watson Lake, riding through endless forest and open land to reach the famous signpost forest and remote cabins along the Alaska Highway. This is wilderness riding at its purest.

Day 7 Turning south into British Columbia, the Stewart Cassiar Highway delivers one of the most iconic stretches of Canada motorcycle touring. Quiet, remote and rich with wildlife, it offers a deep connection to the landscape as you ride toward Stewart at the edge of the mountains.

  • Time to explore Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city
  • Incredible scenery through Alaska, The Yukon and British Columbia
  • The Frontier town of Dawson with wooden sidewalks and dirt roads
  • Visit the Signpost Forest
  • Bears, Eagles, Caribou, Deer and more
  • Visit Salmon Glacier and Bear Glacier
  • Ride the UNESCO listed Canadian Rockies
  • Visit the frontier town of Hyder, Alaska
  • Ride the Stewart Cassiar and Alaska Highways
  • Jasper National Park
  • Ride Edith Cavel Mountain
  • The UNESCO world heritage site of Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
  • Ride the Going to the Sun Road
  • Waterton National Park
  • Visit the beautiful Lake Louise
  • The chance to ride the Gondola to Sulphur Mountain
  • But more than all these, the wilderness beauty that we are riding through

Well prepared & organized tour. A very professional and well organized tour, the tour guide was very attentive and thoughtful. The backup vehicle driver was always very helpful with our luggage. Overall it was a very happy and entertaining tour with a good group of people.

What's Included

  • Pre tour pack including tour information, maps and GPS routes in Garmin/BMW format
  • Electronic copy of the World of BMW Touring Essentials Book
  • All accommodation as listed. Accommodation will include five nights in Log Cabins and two nights in basic but comfortable motels. All nights are en suite but the remote nature of many of our overnight stops means some simple accommodation at times.
  • All breakfasts
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners (exc Beverages)
  • Dinner in Bell Lodge, the second night in Jasper and in Lola Pass
  • Motorrad Tours Tour Leader throughout the Tour
  • Motorcycle rental for the duration of the trip
  • Comprehensive Insurance with US$1,000 excess/deductible
  • Support vehicle and driver throughout the Tour
  • Carriage of one soft 60L bag per bike in the support vehicle
  • Commemorative Polo Shirt for all riders and passengers
  • Expert advice and support throughout
  • The protection of booking with a fully bonded tour operator

Not Included

  • Fuel
  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not listed as included
Tour Availability
From To Days Nights

16-August-2027

04-September-2027

20

19

14-August-2028

02-September-2028

20

19

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