How to Tour Scotland by Motorcycle
If you have ever wanted to view the isolated islands that Scotland is famous for, now is a perfect opportunity to do so and you can do it all by motorcycle! Follow these steps.
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Things You'll Need
- Valid passport
- Riding gear
- Valid health insurance
- Valid motorcycle license
Instructions
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Find the Edelweiss Bike Travel touring company on their Web site, or call (800) 507-4459 if you are interested in taking a tour of Scotland by motorcycle.
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Pick the dates for your tour. Tours of Scotland run June through July and are ten days long with seven riding days. You can add on extra days for a fee.
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Indicate how many riders that will be going on the tour with you.
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Select the motorcycle that you would prefer riding. There are generally a few to choose from.
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Give each rider's information, such as name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, number of years you've ridden a motorcycle, driver's license number and a passport number when you call to make your reservation or you can enter that information via the Web site. You will also need to place a deposit by credit card for each rider in your party.
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Confirm the dates of your tour.
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Make arrangements to get to Edinburgh, Scotland. Your flight costs are not part of the tour package.
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Tips & Warnings
Qualified tour guides are included.
Hotel stay and some meals are included in the prices.
Total distance for this tour is 1000 miles.
You will need to know how to operate a motorcycle. This ride is for those with experience in all weather riding only.
You will need to be able to ride for long periods. Daily rides are up to 200 miles.
Don't forget to drive on the left hand side of the street!
