This 7-day, 800 mile expedition will take you along the Mexican border fence, through the Coronado, Tonto, Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, and will culminate with remote views of the Grand Canyon!
Our Arizona expedition delivers an incredible variety of terrain with breathtaking backdrops as you travel across the state from Mexico to the northern state line with Utah.
In 7 days you’ll ride over 800 miles of Arizona’s best backcountry trails and truly explore the remote wilderness on an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime.
You’ll get to ride through the open grasslands of the Coronado National Monument, and along a section of the fence line that is the Mexican border with the United States.
A night’s rest in the world famous wild west town of Tombstone will add entertainment and allow you to absorb some of Arizona’s most famed history.
Long sections along the San Pedro River will provide stunning scenery, before giving way to higher elevations as you enter the Tonto National Forest.
The route traverses the Mogollon Rim east of Payson, with epic open vistas and fantastic dirt roads that will lead you into the Coconino National Forest.
You’ll experience riding on volcanic ash as you pass the Sunset Crater National Monument outside of Flagstaff, and experience more open remote wilderness on the approach to the Grand Canyon.
The expedition will allow you to enjoy the tourist experience of the Grand Canyon south rim before routing you through Navajo Nation territory for more unique and remote perspectives of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders.
Leaving Navajo Nation territory you’ll enter Marble Canyon, with fantastic views of the Colorado River on its course to carve through the Grand Canyon.
A final section around the epic Vermillion Cliffs National Monument will deliver you to the Utah border and route completion.
7 days and over 800 miles of some of the best Adventure motorcycling Arizona has to offer!
Package Dates & Details
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Skills Package
For those new to Adventure riding the Skills Package has been designed to mentor and build skills using BDR® route locations, rather than focus on route completion. You’ll be accommodated in a central location and day-trip to various venues over the course duration, building your knowledge and confidence along the way.
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Adventure Package
The Adventure Package allows for camping with full luggage carriage throughout, for the complete backcountry experience. Most routes are broken up with a night or two in hotels, although in most cases the accommodation options are designed to cater for the groups wishes and take account of weather impacts.
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Executive Package
Our Executive Package is designed for comfort and respite in hotel accommodation and dining facilities, at the end of each day’s ride. You’ll be equipped with all the necessary safety equipment for your day’s riding through the wilderness while bulk luggage will be transported between hotels.
What's Included?
Available
On Request
- 2 - 5 days of riding including instruction
- Motorcycle rental including insurance
- Luggage, GPS & route map
- Personal Locator Device (SPOT Beacon)
- Fuel
- Hydration system
- Support crew including replacement motorcycle
- Airport transfer
- All meals and trail refreshments
- Expert instruction
- All hotel accomodation
- Emergency safety equipment (including tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag)
- Backcountry Expeditions t-shirt & mug
- Starting from $889/day
2 - 9 Nov 2019 1 SPOT LEFT
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- 7 day expedition & Arizona BDR® completion
- Motorcycle rental including insurance
- Luggage, GPS & route map
- Personal Locator Device (SPOT Beacon)
- Fuel
- Hydration system
- Support crew including replacement motorcycle
- Airport transfer
- All meals and trail rations
- Expert instruction
- Hotel accommodation as per expedition itinerary
- Tent and sleeping pad
- Camping stove and cooking equipment
- Backcountry Expeditions t-shirt & mug
- Starting from $749/day
26 Oct - 2 Nov 2 SPOTS LEFT
More Available On Request
- 7 day expedition & Arizona BDR® completion
- Motorcycle rental including insurance
- Luggage, GPS & route map
- Personal Locator Device (SPOT Beacon)
- Fuel
- Hydration system
- Support crew including replacement motorcycle
- Airport transfer
- All meals and trail refreshments
- Expert instruction
- All hotel accomodation
- Emergency safety equipment (including tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag)
- Backcountry Expeditions t-shirt & mug
- Starting from $997/day
Want to know what an Expedition will look like for you?
Booking your Arizona Expedition is easy:
Riders interested in any of the upcoming Arizona expeditions should complete the brief form below.
On receipt of your form a member of the team will schedule a complimentary call with you to go over the basics. Once complete, if you decide to join an expedition, all you need to do is pay the deposit to secure a place on one of our upcoming adventures.
You do not need to be an expert off-road rider but a minimum basic level of capability (and confidence) is preferable to ensure you enjoy the experience fully. Your riding and ride planning skills will undoubtedly advance throughout the ride!