ROUTE 66 EXPERIENCE · OCTOBER 5–17, 2027
Historic Route 66 & the American West 2027
13 days, 4,140 km, in a loop out of Los Angeles.
4,140 km from Los Angeles back to Santa Monica on the most legendary road in the world.
Route 66 isn’t just a road — it’s the United States in 4,140 km. The “Mother Road” was the country’s main artery for almost half a century, and even after being decommissioned in 1985 it survived in fragments, in towns, in diners, in the gas stations that lived and died with it. To ride it today is to do a road-movie in real life — neon signs from the 1950s, sunsets in Monument Valley, Vegas lights and the closing on the Santa Monica Pier with the Pacific in front of you.
Thirteen days. Adventure or road bike — your call. Los Angeles to Santa Monica with stops at every landmark that matters: the Horseshoe Bend overlook near Page, the buttes of Monument Valley, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the time-warp village of Seligman, the Vegas Strip, the giant sequoias of Sequoia National Park, and the “End of the Trail” sign on the Santa Monica Pier.
It’s the tour for those who grew up watching American films and want to ride through the picture. October is the perfect month: warm in the Arizona desert, fresh at the Grand Canyon, perfect at the Pacific. The UpSerra team handles bilingual guiding, support vehicle, hand-picked hotels and the rhythm that lets you actually live each stop — not just check it off.
IN MOTION
UpSerra Mototurismo in motion
THE ROUTE
Los Angeles → Kingman → Flagstaff → Farmington → Monument Valley → Zion → Las Vegas → Death Valley → Sequoia → Santa Monica
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
13 days across the American Mother Road
Airport pickup, transfer to the hotel and the reception briefing — route, paperwork, fuel and the pace of the group. Bike handover and setup, luggage rack fitting and a short test ride. No stage today.
Out of the city and into the Mojave. The day climbs Sitgreaves Pass, the switchback the interstate was built to avoid, rolls through Oatman and its wild donkeys, and drops into Kingman for the first night in Arizona.
The most Route 66 day of the tour, and the only stretch where the Mother Road is still genuinely the Mother Road. Hackberry General Store, Seligman, and the south entrance of the Grand Canyon before Flagstaff.
North-east out of Arizona into the Four Corners country of New Mexico, high open desert most of the way, with the Shiprock formation on the horizon for the last hour.
Valley of the Gods — 37 km and the only unpaved section of the whole tour — then Monument Valley and Forrest Gump Point before Page.
Horseshoe Bend in the morning, then the red sandstone of Zion, and the desert opens into Nevada.
No riding. Rest, light bike maintenance, or whatever you want the city for.
Second rest day. The longest stop of the tour, and it is there on purpose — nine days of riding is not a holiday.
Last day off before the second half, which runs through California to the coast.
Death Valley in the morning — the lowest and driest ground in North America — and the Sierra Nevada by the afternoon.
Fewer kilometres, more road: altitude, switchbacks and a speed limit that exists for good reason. General Sherman, the largest tree on earth, is on the way.
Out of the valley to the ocean at Monterey, then south on the Pacific Highway with the water on your right.
The last 290 km of coast, and the loop closes at the Santa Monica Pier under the “End of the Trail” sign. The tour ends here. UpSerra takes care of handing the bikes back, so you do not need to extend your stay for the motorcycle.
THE PACKAGE
What’s included
✓ INCLUDED
- Motorcycle rental in the category you choose, from the partner rental shop
- 13 nights in superior-category hotels (3★/4★)
- Breakfast at every hotel
- Specialized UpSerra guiding
- Support vehicle with luggage and mechanical assistance
- Professional photo and video coverage
- Reception briefing in Los Angeles
- Complete route and accommodation planning
✗ NOT INCLUDED
- International flights (home country ↔ USA)
- International travel insurance (mandatory)
- Fuel during the tour
- Meals beyond breakfast
- Route 66 tolls
- Motorcycle deposit and liability during the trip
- Optional activities (Las Vegas, Grand Canyon)
- Personal expenses
- Tourist taxes and local fees — paid directly by the participant
PRE-REQUISITES
Who can join
- Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
- US visa B1/B2 or ESTA (schedule the consulate well in advance)
- Valid motorcycle license (Category A, full — 1+ year)
- International credit card with US$ 2,000 free for the motorcycle deposit
- Flight to Los Angeles (arrival by Oct 5) and home from Los Angeles (departure from Oct 18) — same airport both ways
- Mandatory international travel insurance (min. US$ 100,000 coverage)
- Experience on a big motorcycle (700cc+) — the bikes on this tour weigh around 250 kg
- Helmet (mandatory in California, recommended in all states)
- Jacket with protections, gloves, riding pants and boots
- UpSerra bilingual guides present throughout — basic English is helpful but not required
RESERVATION
Reserve your seat — Route 66 2027 · Oct 5–17, 2027
Leave your details and our team will reach out on WhatsApp to arrange payment and send documentation. Reply within 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do I need a US visa? How does it work?
Most international riders need a B1/B2 visa or ESTA to enter the US, depending on nationality. Consulate interview processes can take months — plan well in advance. UpSerra advises on the full process in the included pre-trip assistance.
Does the rental shop accept my motorcycle license?
Yes. The partner rental shop accepts standard Category A motorcycle licenses. International Driving Permit is recommended for non-US citizens.
What motorcycle will I ride?
You choose the category: adventure, such as the BMW GS, or road, such as the Harley Street Glide. Prepared and serviced by the partner rental.”tagName”:”section”,”style”:{“spacing”:{“padding”:{“top”:”4rem”,”bottom”:”4rem”}}},”layout”:{“type”:”constrained”,”contentSize”:”900px”}} –>
Complete package with the motorcycle of your chosen category, accommodations and UpSerra logistics — payment in USD Prices in USD. International wire, credit card or installments — check options with our team on WhatsApp. Limited seats to keep the rhythm and full attention of the UpSerra team.PRICING
Investment
Modality Price Rider without passenger — shared room US$ 8,800 per person Rider without passenger — single room US$ 11,000 per person Rider with passenger (couple) — double room US$ 12,100 per couple
Out of Los Angeles, and back.
Reserve your seat on Route 66 2027. Oct 5–17.
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