Four Corners
New Mexico - Colorado - Utah - Arizona
June 1 - 14, 2021
Registration Deadline: February 26, 2021
Duration: 14-day vacation, 11 riding days,
1 rest day, 2 travel days
Skill Level: (moderate)
Group Size: 6 – 12 motorcycles
Arrival: Las Vegas, NV
Departure: Las Vegas, NV
Total Distance: 2,050 mi / 3,299 km
Average Daily Mileage: 185 miles / 275 km
Average Temperature: 50–80ºF / 10-27ºC
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Itinerary will be revised, from Las Vegas
Highlights: Albuquerque, NM • Sandia Crest • Santa Fe, NM • Ghost Ranch, NM • Million Dollar Highway • Four Corners • Mesa Verde National Park • Goosenecks State Park • Monument Valley • Antelope Canyon • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon National Park • Canyon de Chelly • White Sands National Park
The Four Corners Tour combines the wide-open expanse of Arizona, the tranquil deserts of New Mexico, the rugged Colorado Rockies, as well as the majesty of Utah’s Monument Valley. Four Corners is named for the spot in the American Southwest where four states meet. It is an intersection not only of four states, but a meeting point of prehistoric landscapes, indigenous people, majestic mountains, and modern evolution—especially in terms of exceptional riding on well-maintained roads.
The Four Corners Blue Rim Tour offers an especially rare view of this great country’s diversity from the seat of a motorcycle. Exploring this region on two wheels provides a unique riding experience, allowing for a closer connection to its exquisite natural wonders and an appreciation for the natural beauty that transcends the dynamic—and sometimes harsh—landscape. From Monument Valley to the Rocky Mountains, and the Grand Canyon to White Sands National Monument, you will ride through a rich tapestry of American history for a truly memorable motorcycling experience.
As an added bonus the tour includes riding Colorado’s serpentine “Million Dollar Highway,” an idyllic motorcycle route, which snakes through the Rocky Mountains. With true million-dollar views, this 50-mile stretch starts in Durango, CO and winds its way through grand vistas of unequaled beauty and abandoned mining facilities, arriving in the quirky town of Ouray, the ice-climbing capital of the world.
Starting and ending in Albuquerque, New Mexico this 14-day vacation (of which eleven are full ride days) will traverse an amazingly full 2,050 miles, with ride days averaging a comfortable and leisurely 185 miles. The tour was specifically planned around a mild time of year, with average daytime temperatures of 80˚F, making for optimum riding weather. Join us for the adventurer’s essential American Southwest road trip.
Itinerary
Day 1
What Your Tour Includes
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Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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Accommodations at comfortable hotels (13 hotel nights)
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All breakfasts
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Entrance fees to all parks and other points of interest
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A detailed tour information package including maps, guide books, and a T-shirt
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Support vehicle (if more than 6 riders)
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Motorcycle rental is not included
Price (per person)
About the trip
Four Corners Tour
Nevada - New Mexico - Colorado - Utah - Arizona
June 5 - 17, 2022 (fully booked)
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2022
Duration: 13-day vacation, 10 riding days,
1 rest day, 2 travel days
Skill Level: (moderate)
Group Size: 6 – 12 motorcycles
Arrival: Las Vegas, NV
Departure: Las Vegas, NV
Total Distance: 2,050 mi / 3,299 km
Average Daily Mileage: 205 miles / 330 km
Average Temperature: 50–80ºF / 10-27ºC
Highlights: Million Dollar Highway • Four Corners • Mesa Verde National Park • Goosenecks State Park • Monument Valley • Antelope Canyon • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon National Park • Hoover Dam • Sedona • Route 66 • Prescott National Forest • Petrified Forest National Park • Mesa Verde National Park
The dynamic landscape of the American Southwest has captivated adventurers, dreamers, and romantics alike for centuries. The rugged beauty of the geography plays into the wanderlust inherent in the motorcycle enthusiast. And for that Blue Rim Tours created the Four Corners Tour, which takes participants on a 2,050-mile trek through Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona on an exquisite ten day ride through iconic and alluring scenery that has inspired movies, poems, songs, travelers, and dreams, firmly planting an idyllic notion of true, awe-inspiring escape.
A packed, yet fully enjoyable schedule takes lucky participants through the majestic Monument Valley and magical Mesa Verde National Park, over portions of legendary Route 66, across the historic Hoover Dam, into mystical Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and the motorcycle gem of roads; the famous “Million Dollar Highway,” which winds its way through the stunning Colorado Rockies with superlative motorcycle riding to the unique town of Ouray (ice climbing capital of the world). The tour also visits Gooseneck State Park, Prescott National Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, Lake Powell, and Antelope Canyon. The tour gets its name from the point in the American Southwest where four states come together; Four Corners. The tour is a dynamic juxtaposition of prehistoric landscapes, natural wonders, indigenous people, majestic mountains, and modern evolution in the form of Hoover Dam, with contemporary highways tying it all together.
Starting and ending in Las Vegas, this 13-day vacation—designed for moderate skill level riders and limited to 6 – 12 motorcycles—comprises 10 full ride days and one rest day (with two travel days). Daily average rides of 205 miles ensures plenty of time to absorb the grandiose landscapes, rich history, and majestic natural formations and famously wide open spaces. Taking advantage of the mild June weather grants perfect motorcycling temperatures averaging 80˚ F, dropping as low as 50˚ on stunning mountain passes that go as high as 10,000 ft. The Four Corners Tour unfolds primarily on two-lane roads and moves at a comfortable pace to ensure these gems of aesthetics can be thoroughly enjoyed.
The Four Corners Tour was created for riders who prefer to be aboard their own motorcycles, making this quintessential American Southwest road trip an intensely personal experience. This once in a lifetime sojourn will enjoy three- and four-star accommodations. It all adds up to truly memorable motorcycle adventure.
What Your Tour Includes
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Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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Accommodations at comfortable hotels (12 hotel nights)
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All breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners
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Entrance fees to all parks and other points of interest
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A detailed tour information package including maps, guide books, and a T-shirt
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Support vehicle (if more than 6 riders)
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Motorcycle rental is not included
Not Included in the Tour Price
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Motorcycle rentals
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Lunches, dinners, and beverages
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Fuel
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Speeding tickets
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Personal items and hotel room charges
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Accommodations and transportation to/from airport to hotel
Accommodations
The hotels are three- and four-star establishments. You will appreciate the modern amenities of the hotels juxtaposed against the rich, Old West settings. We will either eat breakfast at the hotel or travel to a restaurant nearby before starting our tour for the day. We will stop for lunch while on the road, and in the evenings, we will stop for dinner on the way to the hotel or eat at the hotel restaurant. Casual clothes for evenings are fine; there’s no need for formal wear.
If you trailer your bike to Las Vegas, then you can park the trailer securely on the first hotel's parking lot.
Group Size
The group will be between 6 and 12 riders.
Roads and Traffic
Most of the tour route will involve two-lane, asphalt roads. There will be increased traffic and possibly some parking challenges at National Park Service locations. Road surfaces are generally in very good condition, except for some of the less maintained, more remote roads. There will be frequent curves and elevation changes on many of the routes. Several mountain passes will exceed 10,000 feet. The pace will be kept moderate with frequent stops at historic sites and for comfort as needed.
Bringing Your Own Motorcycle
We will be riding at least 2,050 miles or 3,299 km during this tour. Please make sure that your motorcycle is properly serviced beforehand. Tires should have adequate tread life remaining.
Motorcycle Rentals
A rental motorcycle is not included. If you plan to rent one, Blue Rim Tours recommends the following rental company:
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals
5191 Las Vegas Blvd S,
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 852-6567
Alternatively, you can use one of these peer-to-peer rental platforms:
Luggage
Luggage should be safely and securely attached to your motorcycle. If the group has more than 6 riders, then a support vehicle will follow the group. In that case, one piece of luggage per person will be shuttled by the support vehicle.
Trip Extras
To ensure that you have the easiest travel experience possible, Blue Rim Tours can help arrange early/late lodging. Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to arrive early or leave later than the scheduled tour.
Deposit and Payment
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to reserve your place on the tour.
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. On March 23, 2022, 50% of the tour price is due. The remaining balance of the tour is due before or on April 27, 2022.
Reservation Deadline
The deadline for reservation is March 23, 2022.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you need to cancel your trip, please do so in writing. Cancellations made between March 23 and April 26, 2022 will forfeit 50% of the total tour price. April 27, 2022 and after, the total tour price is non-refundable.
Minimum Tour Requirement
We reserve the right to cancel any tour if the number of participants booked does not meet the minimum requirement to operate the trip or due to force majeure. In the unlikely event that this should occur, your payment will be refunded minus the non-refundable registration fee. This fee can be applied to another tour of your choice.
Please make your flight reservations after the registration deadline for the tour. We will send you a reminder email to book your flight.
Trip Insurance
It is highly recommended that you get trip insurance. For additional information on trip cancellation insurance, visit www.insuremytrip.com. Please read our helpful blog about travel insurance here.
Weather
Because we will be riding in high desert and mountainous terrain, temperatures can fluctuate significantly, likely range between 50 and 80 degrees, but possibly cooler at the high mountain passes. Dress in several layers so you can easily adjust to changing weather conditions. In case of heavy rain or other inclement weather, we will choose the shortest route to the next hotel whenever possible.
Contact Information
Blue Rim Tours
3601 Edgemoor Court
Clemmons NC 27012
336-306-5282