Upon leaving Las Vegas you cross the Colorado River at the legendary Hoover Dam. Built over a period of five years during the Great Depression, the dam is truly a modern engineering marvel and an important symbol of the American West. After the Hoover Dam the road opens up and you will enjoy wide open desert highways as you head south towards Needles, where you’ll spend the night.

As you enter the famed Route 66, make a stop in Kingman and historic Oatman, a former gold-mining boomtown with its 19^th-century buildings and boardwalks, considered to be the heart of the old Route 66. Continuing on the “Mother Road” you will pass old diners and deserted motels that will remind you of the glory days of this American landmark. After approaching Williams it’s time to head north towards the majestic Grand Canyon. You should arrive early enough to soak in the awe-inspiring views and enjoy the sunset with a well-earned cold drink in our hands.

You’ll start the day by riding along the Grand Canyon’s south rim, allowing you to take in more views of the dramatic landscape. As you approach Monument Valley, you’ll realize why this scenery has come to symbolize the American West. It has been featured in countless Western movies, beginning with John Ford’s 1939 masterpiece “Stagecoach”, which was also John Wayne’s breakthrough role. You will end the day with drinks and steaks prepared over an open fire.

Make a stop at Goosenecks State Park to experience spectacular views of the San Juan River as it carves its way through the desert 1000 feet below. After crossing the Colorado River you will approach Capitol Reef National Park. Native Americans once called this colorful landscape of buttes, rocks and canyons the “Land of the Sleeping Rainbow”. The park’s centerpiece is Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile-long monocline (a buckle in the Earth’s crust) that blocked the old explorers’ westward migration like a reef blocks a ship’s passage.

After spending a relaxing night in the town of Torrey, you will hit the road towards Zion National Park. Along the way you should stop for lunch and admire the beauty of yet another natural wonder, Bryce Canyon. Don’t let the name deceive you, Bryce Canyon is not actually a canyon but a collection of spectacular natural amphitheaters. Canyon or not, the landscape with its vast fields of pink, orange and red spires will be sure to leave you speechless.

This morning you’ll experience Zion National Park with its unique geography and beautiful rock formations. You are in for a very exciting set of hairpin switchbacks with phenomenal views back into the canyon and up to the pastel-colored sandstone of the surrounding peaks. On your way back to Vegas you should explore the Valley of Fire. The name of this spectacular state park comes from its red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes. These naturally occurring phenomenon that are the centerpiece of the park’s attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun’s rays. After returning the bike in Vegas, it’s your chance to go out and enjoy an unforgettable night in Sin City.

Say your goodbyes and head to the airport or show off your tan in some of Vegas’ clubs for a few more nights.