Itinerary

Starting on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, the riders of the North American Epic will head across the expansive tundra, with a chance to spot moose, caribou, grizzly bears, peregrine falcons and golden eagles. They will ferry across the mighty MacKenzie, one of the world’s longest rivers. Pedal across the Arctic Circle and visit the historic Gold Rush town of Dawson City. This section ends in Whitehorse alongside the Yukon River where thousands of fortune hunters trekked and sailed north during the 1890s.

The second section of this epic ride follows close to 1400 km of the scenic Alaska Highway. This road was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous USA to Alaska. Riders can also expect more opportunities to see large wildlife, such as buffalo and moose, as they head to a relaxing rest day in Fort Nelson.

In Fort St. John the second section ends and the third begins with riders pushing towards the resort towns of Jasper, and a little further down the road, Banff. Riding the world-famous Icefields Parkway past Mt Edith Cavell, the Columbia Icefields and serene Lake Louise. It will be hard for cyclists not to stop every kilometer or so to stand in awe of their surroundings.
After some rest the group heads out from Banff towards the Canada-USA border. It’s time to seek more open space, more wildlife and less human population. Montana, one of the least-densely populated states, is next on the trip as riders pedal on to Helena.

From Helena to Moab, from the forests of the north to the deserts of the south. Riders will watch the landscape change as they begin their ride along the continental divide. The next 2 sections, The Great Divide & Canyonlands, will take riders down the middle of the United States and across the paths of multiple national parks and bucket-list monuments.
The route takes you along fabled highways and through stunning vistas. The tour is scheduled so that riders spend their well-deserved rest days near amazing national parks where they can wander among the fins, spires, pinnacles, arches, and balanced rocks that make the area so unique.
Carved over the years by the wind and water, Arches National Park & Canyonland National Park inspire a sense of wonder among all who visit. Additional rest days provide the opportunity to visit Yellowstone Park where riders will likely see herds of bison, fields of hot springs and the world’s most renowned geyser, Old Faithful.

The cyclists’ time in the USA is almost over by the time they reach Yuma, Arizona and suddenly it will be time for another border crossing. Welcome to Mexico and welcome to the beach! Margaritas, sun and some beach camping will make a fine change for weary riders. A couple weeks down the Baja California peninsula ends at the beautiful beaches of Cabo San Lucas.

From there, riders fly to Puerto Vallarta to begin the next section of the tour, Conquistadores. Over the next two weeks riders will pedal deeper into the culture of Mexico. As they make their way towards the capital there are plenty of opportunities to explore the country’s history. Such as the colonial towns of Guanajuato State, including rest days at the heritage sites of old Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. The historic monument zone of Queretaro city is worth a visit, before we cycle as a Convoy de los Conquistadores y Cyclistas into Mexico City.

A couple days later the riders will continue their Mexican cycling experience, passing through Oaxaca, one of the country’s most fascinating cities and on into the State of Chiapas, renown for the 1994 Zapatista uprising.
The tourist mecca of San Cristobal de las Casas will provide a last taste of Mexican culture before the cyclists cross the border into Guatemala and a rest day at the incomparably beautiful Lake Atitlan. The final stretch will see the riders pedal into El Salvador and the end of the section on the windswept beaches of the Pacific Coast.

The last section of this incredible cycling expedition sees the riders dragging themselves away from El Salvador’s world famous surf for a one day stop on Honduras’ Tiger Island. Next up is Nicaragua with stops in Leon and Granada, two stunning colonial towns.
Before they know it, they will find themselves sunning themselves on the white sand beaches of Costa Rica. Refreshed they now head south along the coast before turning up into the Talamanca Mountain Range and a final rest day un the shadow of Panama’s highest peak, Volcan Baru.

Finally, the cyclists will spin toward, and then across, the amazing Panama Canal before and the end of this unbelievable two-wheeled journey. After celebrating with some cervezas it is time to say goodbye to the friends we have made, pack up our bikes and head for the airport enriched with memories to last a lifetime.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

North American Epic

105 Nights in hotels
61 Nights of camping, bring your own camping gear
129 riding day, 34 rest days, 2 travel day
Note:
We advise booking at least 1 additional night at tour accommodation before the tour, to be able to attend rider briefing and have assistance from tour bike mechanic in setting up your bike.

Included:

• Accommodation the night before first cycling day and the night of last cycling day are included in entry fee.
• 105 nights hotels
• 61 Nights of camping, bring your own camping gear.
• Transportation from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk
• Most dinners, Most breakfasts, All roadside lunches.
• Experienced chef
• Vehicle to carry your bags
• Experienced tour leader
• Sweep rider
• GPS tracks & route notes
• Bike mechanic
• Medic
• Local support
• Celebratory final dinner
• Pre-tour information bulletins

Not included:

• Flights and transfer to and from the tour
• Night after the tour
• Bicycle, camping gear
• Visas and related costs (requirements vary by rider’s nationality) are not included.
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2025: $ 33,150.- pp Single fee, double occupancy rooms on hotel nights, we pair each rider with others of same gender. Ask us for bookings details.
It is also possible to cycle one or more sections
Tour date 2025:
10 Jul – 21 Dec, limited space available
Next North American Epic will not take place until 2028!

Conditions

Deposit $400.00
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Some long and tough days with shorter less challenging days mixed in. Environment (sometimes including wind and heat) and terrain (including some significant climbing) are more of a factor. Some unexpected challenges may creep in from time to time.

Gear / equipment:
Two duffel bags (max 110L each)
Basic spare bike parts
Tent and camp gear