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<strong>DAYTONA</strong> <strong>BIKE</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong>MARCH 2013Ride along the Gulf Coast to Floridaand join the Bike Week festival in Daytona Beachwith an optional pre-bike ride tour ofNashville & MemphisAttend the200 <strong>BIKE</strong> RACEThere’s nothing like being there!
A HASSLE FREE HOLIDAY WITHELITE SPECIAL EVENT TOURSYou want to ride and enjoy the open road - right?Then you need to travel with us.We look after all the details; planned rides andtours, rest breaks, fuel stops, the best spot for agreat coffee or a stunning photo.We’ll get you off the highways onto interesting backroads. Our experienced Australian ride leaderknows the road well. He’s in radio contact withour support van to provide extra security. The vanbecomes our shuttle to night time events so youdon’t have to worry about how to get home.Just relax and enjoy everything that’s on offer!There’s nothing like being there………4 Australian Ride leader4 Support Van with spare bike4 Daily maps and notes 4 Planned rides4 Transfers 4 SightseeingINCLUSIONS•Accommodation at overnight stops as listed•All sightseeing and entrances as listed•Welcome Dinner•Days 1- 8 - travel by air-conditioned motorcoach•Days 9 -18:•Motorcycle hire with saddle bags•Comprehensive bike insurance for theft, damage,3rd party supplemental liability•Transfers between hotel and bike rental•<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> travel walletNot included: Airfares, Fuel, meals other than listed, drinks,tips, personal items.WHY DO WE OFFER A PRE-RIDECOACH TOUR?In years gone by we have experienced weather conditionsfrom Nashville which were not totally conducive to riding.However we feel it's a pity to be in this part of the USand not see some of the things that this area is famousfor, such as the Jack Daniels Tour, Grand Ole Opry inNashville, and in Memphis - Graceland, Sun Studio& Memphis Blues on Beale Street, so we have beenrunning a pre-ride coach tour for the past 2 years.This has proven to be a great beginning as we tour in avery relaxed and informal way through these Southernstates on our way to New Orleans.From New Orleans the weather is much more predictableand a great ride can be undertaken as we head towardsDaytona Beach for the Annual Bike Week Rally.So join us in Nashville and do the full 18 days includingthe pre-ride coach tour, or join in New Orleans for the10 day ride….the choice is yours.EXPLORE THE MUSIC CITIES OFNASHVILLE & MEMPHISON OUR OPTIONAL PRE-RIDE COACH TOURDay 1. Mar 01 - Arrive NashvilleYour tour begins today with check-in to our hotel, the spectacularGaylord Opryland Hotel. There are no tour activities planned forthis evening so you have plenty of time to relax and settle in.Day 2. Mar 02 - Nashville - Jack Daniels Tour and dinner cruiseThis morning we are off to visit our good friend Jack Daniels, inLynchburg. We tour the distillery made famous by its namesakeand have a relaxed lunch before a leisurely trip back to our hotel.This evening we’ll join the paddlewheeler The General Jackson fora night of country music and dinner along the Cumberland River.Day 3. Mar 03 - Nashville sightseeingToday begins with a sightseeing tour of Nashville. Tonight is freeso that you can enjoy the nightlife of the city at your own pace.Day 4. Mar 04 - Nashville - MemphisWe head off today in our air-conditioned motorcoach, down theNatchez Trace Parkway - one of the most beautiful roads in theUS - towards Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Here we visitElvis’ old home, now a museum dedicated to the King. Wecontinue to Memphis where we’ll spend the next two nights.Memphis enjoys the distinction of being “the home of the Bluesand the birthplace of Rock n’ Roll”.Day 5. Mar 05 - Memphis sightseeingToday we start right after breakfast forour tour to Graceland, the home of ElvisPresley. We visit the infamous ‘animalroom’ along with his trophy room whichhouses his collection of gold and platinumrecords. Our tour also includes admissionto the museums which house his cars andaircraft collections. We then move on to the Sun Studio Museumwhich was once a recording studio and was where Elvis wasdiscovered. Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins & Jerry LeeLewis all recorded in the studio which is now Heritage listed.Then we visit the Rock & Soul Museum.Day 6. Mar 06 - Memphis at leisureToday is at leisure; why not take a stroll through Memphis, seethe famous Peabody Ducks, or visit nearby Mud Island and learnabout the history of the Mississippi.Day 7. Mar 07 - Memphis - VicksburgSouth into Mississippi today along Highway 61, known as theBlues Highway. We’ll visit the Blues Museum and the intersectionof Highway 61 and 49 where legendary Robert Johnson ‘sold hissoul to the devil’. On to Vicksburg where we’ll drive along the CivilWar park road. We stay at a riverboat Casino hotel tonight.Day 8. Mar 08 - Vicksburg - New OrleansThis morning we head south to picturesque Baton Rouge, andthen to New Orleans.Our bike riding tour to Daytona commences tomorrowCombine both tours and SAVE $500 per person
RIDE FROM NEW ORLEANS ALONGTHE GULF COAST TO <strong>DAYTONA</strong> BEACHFOR THE <strong>DAYTONA</strong> <strong>BIKE</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong> FESTIVALDay 8. Mar 08 - Arrive New OrleansIf you are not joining our pre-ride tour, check into the NewOrleans tour hotel today. Relax this evening at leisure.Day 9. Mar 09 - New OrleansToday we head to our bike supplier. Here we’ll pick out ourbikes, sort out any gear you might need and complete ourrental contracts. Tonight, we’ll meet for our welcome dinnerand to discuss the logistics of the days ahead.Day 10. Mar 10 - New OrleansThere’s plenty to see and do here in‘The Big Easy’, with time for you toexplore at your own pace. Discover theunique French Quarter or perhaps takean optional excursion on an airboat outon the bayou. (additional cost).Day 11. Mar 11 - New Orleans - MobileWe head east today, following the sandy shore of the Gulf ofMexico along the coast road from Louisiana to Alabama. Firstwe cross the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, then to the coastand through Biloxi before heading north along Mobile Bay toMobile. There’s a great aircraft and Navy museum which youmay like to visit here.Day 12. Mar 12 - Mobile - Fort Walton BeachToday we cross the Mobile causeway as we continue eastward.We’ll follow the picturesque Gulf coast through Pensacola andalong the Barrier Islands to Fort Walton Beach.Day 13. Mar 13 - Fort Walton Beach - PerryContinuing along the coastline to Appalachicola, we then headaway from the coast to Perry where we will spend this evening.Day 14. Mar 14 - Perry - Daytona BeachOur ride this morning takes us to Ocala then east to theAtlantic coast, arriving in Daytona mid-afternoon where wecheck into our hotel which will be home for the next 4 nights.Days 15 & 16. Mar 15-16 - Daytona Bike Week ActivitiesDay 17. Mar 17 - Optional ride to Cape CanaveralThis morning you can take the option of a visit to KennedySpace Center (additional cost). We’ll ride a short distance toCape Canaveral for the Kennedy SpaceCenter Tour. This unique tour takes you tothe International Space Station Center, LC39 Observation Gantry, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center. We’ll return to Daytonafor an evening at leisure.Day 18. Mar 18 - Daytona - OrlandoWe bid farewell to Daytona and the many friends we have madeas we head south to Orlando to return our bikes. Then wetransfer to Orlando airport for homeward or onward flights.Alternatively you may like to extend your holiday in the USA andwe can assist with your arrangements.Days 15 & 16. Mar 15-16 - Daytona Bike Week ActivitiesBest known as "Bike Week", Daytona, Florida's warm breezeswelcome the motorcycle community to the grand opening ofthe motorcycle season. Bruce Rossmeyers Harley Davidsonat Destination Daytona andNew Smyrna Harley Davidsonplay host to over 500,000bikers from around the world.Destination Daytona has becomethe largest gathering place fornational motorcycle aftermarketparts manufacturers. Alongsidethe largest Harley DavidsonDestination Daytona Dealershipin the world, stands a giant super store featuring a wideranging aftermarket catalogue.Famous biker venues like Main Street’s Boothill Saloon, IronHorse Saloon, Cabbage Patch, Gilly’s Pub 44, Broken SpokeSaloon and Froggys, are only part of the huge biker partyheld annually to kick off the east coast motorcycle ridingseason. At Daytona Bike Week you'll also see some of themost outstanding custom choppers and import motorcyclesin the world.All of the major motorcyclemanufacturers are presentfrom Harley Davidson, Honda,Kawasaki, Suzuki, Victory,Triumph, and Ducati. Thesemotorcycle manufacturers oftenprovide riders with "demo rides"to test drive the new motorcyclemodels.This event draws in a huge crowd from all over the world toenjoy concerts featuring biker band favourites and motorcyclecelebrities. Scenic beachfront rides, terrific biker bars and anever ending list of great seafood restaurants make DaytonaBike Week one of the largest and most popular motorcyclerallies in the world!Day 16. Mar 16Daytona 200 Bike Race (or similar*)This afternoon, we’ll head to the awesomeDaytona International Speedway for theDaytona 200 Race.*The Daytona 200 race date is notconfirmed at time of printing. However, beassured that a full program of Bike eventsis held throughout Bike Week and whateverevent is scheduled for the 16th March,we will be in attendance in our CorporateBox Suite with access to outside seating….its the only way to experience aDaytona Speedway <strong>Event</strong>.
TOUR PRICES IN A$. Prices are per person, Land only (airfares not included)NASHVILLE & MEMPHIS Days 1- 8$3,349 per personwhen 2 people share a hotel room$3,949 per personwhen utilising single occupancy of ahotel roomCombine both tours and save$500 per person<strong>DAYTONA</strong> <strong>BIKE</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong> - Days 8 -18NOTE: You must be minimum 21 years old and hold a valid unrestrictedmotorcycle licence.Price A: $5,790 per personFor 2 riders travelling togetherEach person rides a bike & the 2 of you share a hotel room.Price B: $4,990 per personFor 1 rider and 1 pillion travelling togetherYou travel on 1 bike together & the 2 of you share a hotel room.Price C: $6,990 per personFor 1 rider travelling soloYou ride a bike and have a hotel room to yourself.Note: Airfares are not included in the tour prices in order to give you the opportunity to take advantage of the best airfare available at timeof reservation. If you would like us to assist with your flights, please let us know when making your tour booking.Important Information and Booking ConditionsDepositAn non-refundable deposit of A$400 per person isrequired within 14 days of reservation to secureyour place on this tour.Final PaymentBecause events can ‘sell out’ quickly, we arerequired to advise passenger details well inadvance so as to secure the arrangements fromhotels, tour operators, coach companies, airlinesand event ticket sales offices. We seek yourunderstanding and co operation in this matterand advise full payment is due 90 days prior todeparture. Bookings received after this date willrequire payment in full within 7 days.Payment by credit cardA fee will be charged on the value of the amountbeing charged to your credit card and will be addedto the amount being paid. Fees: Mastercard & VisaCard 2%; Diners Club & American Express 4%Cancellation after full payment will incurthe following fees; Days prior to departure:Up to 46 days: 25%; 45 - 31 days: 50%;30 - 0 days: 100% of tour price.Single travellersWe are unable to ‘pair up’ solo passengers whoseek to share a room. However if we know thatanother solo passenger of the same gender isinterested in sharing, we offer to put you in touchwith each other prior to departure. If both agreeto twin share accommodation we require writtenconfirmation of that agreement from both parties.If you wish to pursue this offer please mention it toyour travel agent so you can be placed on a list atthe time of paying deposit. If an opportunity doesnot arise then the single price (coach tour) andPrice ‘C’ (bike ride) will apply.Travel InsuranceIt is a requirement that all passengers participatingin these tours effect appropriate travel insurance atthe time of booking, please ask us for information.Your travel insurance policy must include coveragefor cancellation fee. Proof of insurance cover isrequired to be submitted to <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong><strong>Tours</strong> thirty (30) days prior to departure.Documentation<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> has taken everyprecaution to ensure that information and detailsprovided about each tour, and the tour itineraryis correct and accurate. A considerable amountof pre planning and site inspections has beenundertaken by <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> to ensurethat details mentioned in the itineraries meet ourhigh standards. Every effort is made to ensurethat details are correct at the time of distribution,however no responsibility or liability is accepted forany errors, omissions, or alterations contained ineither documentation or the itinerary.Price changesCurrency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, changes inairfares, and/or tour costs can happen withoutnotice. It is our intention that any such changeswill be advised in advance, however <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong><strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> is not responsible for any increasesapplied by any of our contracted tour operators,airlines, or hotels, nor for any currency fluctuations.In the event of significant movements in currencyexchange rates it may be necessary to applyfrom time to time a currency surcharge.Hotels & FlightsHotels listed in the itinerary are correct at time ofpublication but are subject to change prior to thetour departure. Flight times are subject to changewithout notice.Amendment feesAmendments made at the time of reservation incurno charge. Amendments made after payment ofdeposit may incur a fee of $50 plus any chargesapplied by any associated operator.TerminationNo refunds will be applicable to any terminationof any reservations or tours due to unforeseencircumstances once commencement of the tour’sdeparture. Any such claims may be submitted toyour insurance provider.Minimum group sizeThis tour is costed on a minimum group size of15 passengers. Should the group number fallbelow this <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> reservesthe right to make any appropriate adjustments,including cancellation. In the event of cancellationby <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong>, a full refund of allmonies paid will apply.ResponsibilitiesAirline tickets, bookings, & passports must be inthe same name. It is the responsibility of allpassengers to ensure that they hold a currentpassport that is valid until you have returned toAustralia and any visas or documentationnecessary, including any recommendedvaccinations. It is the responsibility of any passengerto take whatever precaution is necessary to avoidany occurrence of Deep Vein Thrombosis. <strong>Elite</strong><strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> does not accept any liability forinjury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses orinconvenience caused either directly or indirectly byforce majeure or other events which are beyondour control, or which are not preventable byreasonable due diligence on the part of <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong><strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong>. <strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Event</strong> <strong>Tours</strong> has exerciseddue care with its selection of reputable traveloperators such as airlines, car companies, hotels,coach companies, tour operators and/or othersuppliers. Some of these operators limit & excludeliability in respect of death, personal injury, delay &loss or damage to baggage.For details of all our tours call us or visit our websiteTel: 1300 884 891 www.eliteset.com.auTip Top Travel Services Pty Ltd. Licence No: 2TA 4428
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