October 2-10, 2020

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

After arriving in Sacramento, we’ll spend 7 days exploring on roads that check every motorcycle tour box. Coastal straightaways that make your throttle twitch, the seemingly endless twisties of the northern forests, the snaking starkness of the valley, and the mountain plains that will leave you wanting more. This region has it all!

And because we care as much about your time off your bike as your time on it, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the sound of breaking waves, drift off at the feet of active volcanoes, retire to your cabin after a relaxing campfire – all accompanied by fantastic meals in remote places to which you’d unlikely venture on your own.

“The whole trip was one adventure after another, with no two places feeling the same. You created for us a unique and tailored experience; from the chosen routes, to the food and accommodation and even roadside picnics!! Wow and wonderful.”

Robin S.  Barry’s Bay, ON

day 0: Welcome To Sacramento

Sacramento Airport Pickup

Check-In and Orientation

DAY 1: OUT TO THE COAST

Departure: 9:30am

Distance: ~350 kms

Arrival: 3:30pm

What better way to begin a California motorcycle trip than to head straight to the coast. We’ll head west riding through some classic Sonoma county vineyards and fruit orchards, before we get our first taste of the incredible forest roads until the Pacific Ocean seems to come out of nowhere as we reach Stewart’s Point. From there it’s a quick sprint to our final destination where your room by the ocean awaits.

day 3: Sea, Giants, Sky

Departure: 8:00am

Distance: ~425 kms

Arrival: 4:30pm

Today is a big day. We’ll say goodbye to the ocean as we head back east into the National Forests, but not before we crawl through Redwoods State Park, where you’ll get the appropriate time to marvel at the grandeur of these magnificent trees. Back to a vibrant pace, we’ll climb and fall, twist and turn, until somehow hidden, rises an active snow-capped volcano as we cruise into town for the night.

day 4: Cottage Country

Departure: 8:30am

Distance: ~345 kms

Arrival: Approx. 4:30pm

Today we conquer three national forests en route to some time at the cottage. We’ll put volcano #1 in our rear view as we climb back up and cross the plains of Mt Eddy and continue west skirting the Scott river for more than 50 kms. From there it’s more gorgeous mountain riding with plenty of turns and plenty to see as we continue our journey to your own private cottage for a couple of days.

day 6: Valley to Volcano

Departure: 10:00am

Distance: ~344 kms

Arrival: 3:00pm 

Allowing a little more time to enjoy your cottage, we’ll journey east skirting the Trinity River for over 75 kms, and with plenty of breathtaking vistas and photo opps don’t be surprised if we take a more relaxed approach to our morning. After lunch we’ll re-enter the scenic byways of the Lassen Volcanic National Park until we reach our destination where you’ll enjoy a view and a meal fitting of the final night of our adventure.

day 7: Tahoe Yuba River Run

Departure: 9:30am

Distance: ~380 kms

Arrival: 3:00pm

All good things must come to end, so they say, but what a way to end the trip. We begin our final day heading south through the Tahoe National Forest, after which we’ll make the highest climb of all our trip to the Yuba pass at 6,700’ above sea level. With the Yuba river and stunning views of the Sierra Butte North as we’ll meander the forest and descend back to the great valley for the last time.