California's Back Country - Self Drive Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights
Seasons -
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Temperature -
40° to 100° F /
4° to 38° C
Reservations must be booked and paid in advance
Day 1 : Fresno Arrival
Arrive in Fresno and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 2 : Fresno - Yosemite Village (El Portal)
This morning you will pick up your motorcycle and your exciting journey can begin. You head north on Hwy 41 towards Yosemite National Park, one of America’s most scenic National Parks. Any viewpoint here is truly spectacular and there are only a few places on earth that can possibly match Yosemite Valley. Ansel Adams photographs do justice to the place, but there is nothing like being there.
You will probably want to park your motorcycle and walk around Yosemite Village. You overnight in Yosemite Village or El Portal.
Day 3 : Yosemite Village (El Portal) - San Francisco
Today you are heading over to San Francisco. Take Hwy 120 and enjoy a scenic ride through Stanislaus National Forest. Get into San Francisco from the north – take Golden Gate Bridge. Overnight.
Day 4 : San Francisco - Monterey
This is one of the best motorcycle rides in the world! From San Francisco you ride down legendary Hwy 1 along the Pacific Ocean. Breathtaking views of the coves and inlets of the Pacific coastline are yours as you are heading for Monterey. You might like to explore some of Santa Cruz Mountain back roads. Have a cup of coffee at Alice’s Restaurant at famous Skyline Boulevard – a must for every biker! In Monterey enjoy life at Cannery Row or visit the Bay Aquarium. Overnight.
Day 5 : Monterey - San Luis Obispo
From Monterey your exciting ride continues south on PCH and we recommend a stop at the quaint village of Carmel. You might want to check out Hearst Castle in San Simeon for a glimpse of the lifestyle of the rich and famous. A little further south you come to Morro Bay – Central Coast at its best! Today’s destination is San Luis Obispo – you are in wine country, this is home to award winning wines and premium vineyards. Overnight.
Day 6 : San Luis Obispo - Coalinga
Today you head north again – take Hwy 101 towards Paso Robles. From here take SR46 to Cholame. There are a number of wineries along Route 46, where you can stretch your legs and titillate your palate. Follow Cholame Road north until you get to Parkfield, where you enter the dirt road (Parkfield Grade) – which offers a great ride here. When you hit Hwy 198 it is only a short distance to Coalinga, where you overnight.
Day 7 : Coalinga - Fresno
You ride over the Kettleman Plain and through San Joaquin Valley back into Fresno county. Upon arrival in Fresno you will return your motorcycle and transfer back to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 8 : Fresno Departure
Today your exciting trip will end with your departure flight back home.