The sweeping vistas and the brilliant desert sunsets of the American Southwest provide one of the greatest backdrops for a motorcycle adventure on earth. Join MotoQuest and a handful of fellow riders for nearly 1,800 miles of exploring the numerous natural wonders and storied history of the Southwestern United States and the historic Route 66.

The adventure begins in Las Vegas, Nevada by getting to know your fellow riders over a traditional MotoQuest welcome dinner. The following day the group with follow historic Route 66 to Seligman, Arizona, a town that claims to be the birthplace of the original Route 66. After spending the night in Seligman, riders will continue on old Route 66 to visit Grand Canyon National Park, where they will take in the beautiful views of the canyon and the Colorado River that carved it. That night will be spent near Mexican Hat, Utah, which draws its name from the uniquely sombrero-shaped rock formation along US Route 163.

In the morning, it’s off to Utah’s Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway, the four corners and Monument Valley in what is easily one of the most scenic days of the journey before ending up in Mesa Verde, UT. From there the group will head north to Moab, where they will have a free day with the option of going on a relaxing paved ride, visiting Arches National Park, or going on an all-day adventure in the dirt!

After spending a second night in Moab, riders will pass Natural Bridges National Monument and Lake Powell on the way to Torrey, UT. From Torrey, riders will be treated to riding Highway 12, one of the most scenic rides in the world, through Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on the way to Zion, UT. The final day of the journey will be spent returning to Las Vegas through Zion National Park and Valley of Fire National Park. A farewell dinner will be held at the end of the adventure, where riders can swap stories of their journey.

The American Southwest Adventure is one of MotoQuest’s most popular itineraries, and is great for those who are looking to ride two up. The itinerary is all-paved with an optional dirt ride, lodgings are decent to excellent for the duration of the trip, and the scenery is unrivaled. Reserve your spot early, because this adventure will fill up fast!

A BMW F650GS rental is included in the tour, with optional upgrades available for F800GS or R1200GS motorcycles. See the American Southwest Adventure page for more details on pricing, rental and lodging options on this and other MotoQuest adventures.

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