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.
Booking
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
Travel Distance
Approx 3450 miles
Difficulty
Tour Difficulty
Roads
100% Tarmac, 5% Gravel
Hire Bikes
Available
Price From
8195 £

Tour Overview
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!
Jimmy & Wilma Smith
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.
Day 8 A two night stop here allows time to explore further, with the option to ride into Hyder in Alaska, visit the Salmon Glacier or even take to the air for a helicopter experience on the ice fields. This balance of riding and exploration adds depth to the journey.
Day 9 A day of freedom to explore. Ride to Hyder, visit the vast Salmon Glacier or take a helicopter onto the ice fields. This stage adds depth and variety to the journey, blending riding with unique experiences.
Day 10 An easier riding day today as you head for Smithers situated on the Yellowhead Highway in the Bulkley Valley. Smooth, flowing roads and expansive scenery deliver relaxed, high quality riding through classic Canadian landscapes.
Day 11 Another day of rewarding riding as you continue through British Columbia, maintaining a strong rhythm on scenic motorbike routes that highlight the scale and beauty of western Canada.
Day 12 Approaching the Canadian Rockies, you pass Mount Robson and enter Jasper National Park. Towering peaks, glacial valleys and sweeping roads make this a highlight of Canada motorcycle touring and a defining moment of the tour. A ski resort in winter we are here two nights
Day 13 A rest day in Jasper offers time to explore or relax. Ride to Maligne Lake, seek out high alpine views or simply take in the surroundings in one of the most spectacular regions in North America.
Day 14 A full and rewarding day through the Rockies takes in major highlights including Athabasca Falls and Lake Louise. The riding combines technical sections with flowing stretches through world class mountain scenery.
Day 15 Turning south, the route leads toward UNESCO world heritage site of "Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump". This stage blends cultural significance with sweeping and enjoyable riding routes.
Day 16 Crossing back into the United States, you ride the iconic Going to the Sun Road through Glacier National Park. This is one of the most celebrated rides in North America, combining precision engineering with dramatic elevation and unforgettable views before continuing into Montana.
Day 17 The journey continues through Montana and into Idaho and the Lolo Forest, where quieter roads and forest landscapes create a different riding rhythm. Flowing curves and changing scenery maintain the sense of progression.
Day 18 Following the historic Lewis and Clark Trail, the route heads west through Idaho toward Dayton. This stage combines scenic riding with a strong sense of journey across the American northwest.
Day 19 The final riding day leads into Oregon, following the Columbia River toward Portland. Smooth, flowing roads beside the river provide a fitting and scenic conclusion to this epic motorcycle tour.
Day 20 Your journey comes to an end with departures from Portland, leaving you with lasting memories of a vast and unforgettable motorcycle adventure across Alaska, Canada and the United States.
- 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.
Per Bang
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 |
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14-August-2028 |
02-September-2028 |
20 |
19 |
