2014 Tours

Colorado & Utah National Parks Tour

Colorado / Utah Canyonlands and Mesa Verde National Park Tour

Available June until mid October for 1-2 weeks.
This tour is suitable for any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car, etc.
This tour can begin in Vail Colorado and end with a night in Glenwood Springs or can be arranged for dates that work for you. We ride mostly secondary highways. There will be 2 days of riding 350 miles, 1 day of riding 250 miles and the rest of the days will be around 100 miles exploring Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, The Grand Canyon National Park North Rim and Monument Valley Navajo National Tribal Park.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Each day can be customized to individual interests and pace.
Accommodations: Luxury lodges and Inns situated in pristine scenic areas.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Gourmet Dinners every day (alcohol not included)
Experienced guide; support vehicle ( available for small luggage items, etc )
Who: Our tours will take a minimum of six participants and a maximum of 12 participants.
Pricing sample for one week tour: Single = $4,000 (individual room).
Pricing sample for one week: Two people sharing one room is $3,000.00 per person (We do not match individuals in shared rooms.)
(Rates shown are in US Dollars)

Colorado Rocky Mountain Passes

When: Available July and August = 8 Nights or Custom
Where: This wonderful tour will start in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado and the tour finishes in Vail, Colorado. We will be riding 130 - 230 miles per day on secondary highways. Only one optional day off and most days are full of mountain twistys and high mountain passes. The roads are very good and not exceptionally challenging, but there will be a lot of turns; You may face challenging weather at times. Lots of curves and beautiful scenery.
Tour highlights include: Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road), Independence Pass, Leadville, Durango, Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Vail, Ouray, Pagosa Springs, Crested Butte and many of the most magnificent Mountain Passes of Colorado.
This tour works well for motorcycles & sports cars.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Luxury accommodations including some historic lodges:
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Gourmet Dinners every day (alcohol not included )
Who: This tour will take a min of four participants and a maximum of 12.
Pricing: Single = $4,000 ( individual room )
Pricing: Two people sharing one room = $3,000.00 per person ( We do not match individuals in shared rooms.)

North to Alaska Tour

When: Available June, July or August
Where: This tour will start in Colorado or you can meet us at specific points along the way and travel north through Canada to the beautiful state of Alaska. The trip will center around what the customer requests.
Tour highlights include: Northwestern US including: Colorado, Canada, and Alaska.
Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car, etc.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements ( including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Accommodation bookings for several nights.
Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
Pricing: $6,000 to $10,000
Inquire about pricing and availability for this tour directly at 970 328 7347.
( Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

Northwest Tour

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

When: custom ( 1 to 3 weeks )
Where: This tour will start in Colorado and travel through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, Montana,Washington & Oregon, Alberta Canada, British Columbia.
Tour highlights include: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, ( Optional bear Tooth Highway ), 77 mile winding road, Sawtooth Mountain Range, Rocky Mountains, Mount Rushmore , Devil's Tower, Cascades, Vancouver Island, Sun Valley, Craters of the Moon, Glacier National Park , Rocky Mountains and many other areas of interest in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana , Alberta , and British Columbia.
Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car and or motorhome. Bring your own or Ball O' String can help you arrange for a rental of your choice.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements ( including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Addtional activities: ( Optional ) Rafting, horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing, gambling, and swimming.
Accommodation bookings for several nights. ( many accomodations have hot tubs )
Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
Pricing: Pricing depends on the quality of the lodging, the food that you desire, and the length of the tour. Inquire about pricing for this tour at 970 328 7347.
( Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

Fall in Love with Italy 2014

When: September 6-26
Where: This wonderful tour will travel through Italy during the enchanted Fall season. Tour is rated as medium difficulty for US citizens because of not being familiar with language and road signs. The roads are great. The Italian people are amazing. The food is delicious. The wine is divine.
Tour highlights include: Northern Italy, Italian Riviera, Tuscany, Lake Garda, Lake Como, the Dolomites, and Slovenia.
Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car, etc.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Accommodations: Small inns and unique and charming Bed and Breakfasts. Bookings for several nights. availability for single rooms and two people to a room.
Additional Activities: Museums, castles, churches and art work, hiking are plentiful as well as shopping, boat rides, and specific destinations.
Who: This tour will take a minimum of six participants and a maximum of 12.
Pricing: Call to inquire. Does not include the price of motorcycle, motorcycle expenses, airline tickets or alcoholic beverages. Does include 10 – 20 nights luxury lodging, all meals, guide and activities such as boat rides, castle & museum entrance fees. Pricing is determined by the quality of lodging and food requested and by the length of the tour. Please inquire about pricing for this tour at 970 328 7347.
( Rates are calculated in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

Custom Tours and Personalized Service

Tours can be designed to your specifications with or without a guide anywhere across the western United States and Canada. International trips can also be facilitated.
Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car and or motor-home
Assistance with all travel arrangements ( including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Each day can be customized to individual interests and pace.
Accommodation bookings
We can provide a mixture of modern, historic, and unique lodging throughout your trip or customize lodging to your needs and desires. We have many choices to offer and great recommendations.
All lodgings are clean and have their own unique charm
Most lodgings offer no smoking accommodations

Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and Glacier Park Ride and Dine

When: Available June, July or August
Duration: Minimum of 13 Nights.
Location: Colorado, Wyoming and Montana
Tour Type:Street
Nearest City: Vail or Denver, Colorado; Jackson, Wyoming or Idaho Falls, Idaho
Physical Condition Required: Fair
Destinations(s): Colorado, Montana, Wyoming
Distance Traveled: 1200 Miles Minimum - Your Choice
Riding Days: 6 - 10 days or more.
Guest capacity: 6 - 12 People
Tour Difficulty: Medium
Tour Highlights: Vail, Colorado; Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in Utah; Grand Teton national Park; Yellowstone National Park; Glacier national Park; ( Optional Bear Tooth Highway )
Motorcycles: Bring your own or Ball O' String can help you arrange for a rental of your choice.
Terrain: Mostly two-lane highways with lots of turns.
Accommodations: Unique lodging in fabulous locations. Mineral hot springs (optional) and national Park lodging included.
Dining: Gourmet Dining, 3 Meals included
Additional Activites: Wildlife tour; boat ride; hiking; hot tubs, and mineral hot springs.
Rates: $5,000 per person if sharing a room - $7,000 per person for private room. This price is for the entire tour beginning in Vail. If you begin in Idaho Falls or Jackson the price would be less.
Not Included: alcohol and motorcycle expenses.
Find Out More: call 970 328 7347 to check availability and / or request info.

Vail Ride and Dine

When: Custom dates available July through August.
Where: This tour will begin in Vail, Colorado taking advantage of the beautiful summer days in the mountains. Tour rating can be customized to group’s preference. The flowers are amazing, the roads are great, the food & wine are delicious.
Tour highlights include: Rides starting at our base in beautiful Vail, Colorado and traveling to a special destination and then returning to the Vail Valley.
Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car, etc.
We provide assistance with all travel arrangements ( including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
Accommodations: Vail has a cornucopia of wonderful choices for comfortable accommodations. Bookings for several nights with availability for single rooms or two people to a room.
Additional Activities: Betty Ford Flower Garden, shopping, gondola rides, and specific destinations.
Who: This tour will take a minimum of six participants and a maximum of 12.
Pricing: Single in private room is $1,000; 2 people sharing a room is $1,500. Pricing for the custom tour is determined by the quality of lodging and food requested and by the length of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

· Cancellations made prior to 60 days before the first scheduled day of a tour will be refunded all but $200 of the amount of prior payment(s).

· Cancellation 30-60 days before the tour will receive $500 refund;

· Cancellation within 30 days of the first day of the tour will result in 100% of the tour price to be forfeited.

Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Ball O' String cannot make refunds for tours that are not completed.