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
Mid Atlantic BDR
Dual Sport Adventure
Virginia - West Virginia - Maryland - Pennsylvania
North: May 22 - 29, 2022 (closed)
South: May 29 - June 5, 2022 (closed)
Registration Deadline: February 19, 2022
Duration: 8-day vacation, 6 riding days
Skill Level: (difficult)
Group Size: 6 – 12 motorcycles
Average Temperature: 50–80ºF / 10-27ºC
Northbound:
Arrival: Bristol, TN
Departure: Lawrenceville, PA
Southbound:
Arrival: Lawrenceville, PA
Departure: Bristol, TN
Total Distance: 1,080 mi / 1,738 km
Average Daily Mileage: 180 miles / 289 km
Join us for this 6-day guided dual sport adventure!
An unforgettable 6-day adventure ride through the beauty of Appalachia, the Mid Atlantic BDR Tour is 1,080 miles of engaging forest roads and charming country lanes, rewarding participants with dense forests, verdant farmland, and the iconic Amish country to create a highly rewarding two-wheel experience. A perfectly balanced blend of challenging adventure riding and sightseeing, the Mid Atlantic Tour weaves through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania—states with rich historical lineage, each playing a significant role in America’s early years.
Tailormade for experienced riders who prefer to use their own dual sport or adventure motorcycle, the Mid Atlantic Tour combines sightseeing with exhilarating riding set against the mystical backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. Utilizing a mix of dirt, gravel, and paved roads to traverse this picturesque part of the country, the tour was designed specifically to grant riders access to remote, less-traveled routes for a more personal and exclusive motorcycle travel experience.
From the unique perspective of an adventure motorcycle participants will wander off the beaten path to discover this dynamic landscape. In addition to the joys of riding—with safety and logistics supported by the presence of an experienced guide—the tour winds through four of America’s original states, presenting an opportunity to ride through history with stops at various landmarks and famous sites commemorating historical importance in the shaping of the country from its humble beginnings. The architecture, landscapes, and townships indigenous to the region speak to a heavily storied and charming past, providing a rich tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors.
The Mid Atlantic Tour has southbound and northbound options to choose from, offering full, yet comfortable riding days (averaging 180-miles per) that provide plenty of opportunity to ride while also allowing generous time for sightseeing and to learn about this colorful and vibrant region. Taking advantage of springtime, the Mid Atlantic Tour unfolds during the motorcycle-friendly months of May and June where temperatures average a comfortable 50 – 80˚ F (depending on elevation).
The tour includes seven nights of lodgings in local hotels and B&Bs (Blue Rim Tours can easily arrange additional nights on either the incoming or outgoing legs to allow for additional discovery on your own). Limited to just 6 – 12 motorcycles ensures this tour to be an enjoyable and uncomplicated adventure outing, providing memories and new friendships that will stay with you forever.
What Your Tour Includes
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Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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Accommodations at comfortable hotels (7 hotel nights)
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All breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners
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Entrance fees to all parks
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A detailed tour information package including maps, guide books, and a T-shirt
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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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Support van
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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 starting point of the tour
Accommodations
The stay at hotels and B&Bs along the way. 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.
Group Size
The group will be between 6 and 12 riders.
Roads and Difficulty
The MABDR route is designed to be ridden on adventure and dual-sport motorcycles, as well as driven in 4×4 vehicles. There are no single-track style trails on this route. Generally speaking, this is one of the easier BDR routes, however, there are a lot of tight corners on gravel roads, and you can expect to cover sections of road with deep ruts, loose rocks, and other challenges.
Bringing Your Own Motorcycle
We will be riding at least 1,061 miles or 1,708 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.
You can use one of these peer-to-peer rental platforms:
Luggage
Luggage should be safely and securely attached to your motorcycle. We suggest a waterproof duffel bag strapped to your back seat. There is no support van on this tour.
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
All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. We accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. On February 19, 2022, 50% of the tour price is due. The remaining balance of the tour is due before or on April 2, 2022.
Reservation Deadline
The deadline for reservation is February 19, 2022.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you need to cancel your trip, please do so in writing. Cancellations made between February 19 and April 1, 2022 will forfeit 50% of the total tour price. April 2, 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.
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 mountainous terrain, temperatures can fluctuate significantly, likely range between 50 and 80 degrees, but possibly cooler at the high mountain regions. 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.
Photos by Alfonse Palaima
Contact Information
Blue Rim Tours
3601 Edgemoor Court
Clemmons NC 27012
336-306-5282