If there is one thing seasoned travellers understand, it is that the best journeys are rarely spontaneous. They are planned carefully, anticipated keenly and remembered long after the engine cools. EagleRider’s newly released 2026 motorcycle tours lean squarely into that philosophy, opening bookings early for what is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and in-demand adventure programs the global riding community has seen in years.
For riders, 2026 is not “a while away”. It is the sweet spot, far enough out to secure the right bike, the correct dates, and the right destination, yet close enough to feel the throttle twist already. EagleRider’s international touring calendar reflects that appetite, offering everything from historic American highways to remote wilderness, Mediterranean switchbacks and desert landscapes that feel lifted from cinema screens.
Route 66 Turns 100 – And Riders Are Answering the Call
The headline act is unmistakable. In 2026, Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, and EagleRider is celebrating in style with a centennial tour that reads like a love letter to the open road.
Over 16 days, riders will travel 2,110 miles of the original “Mother Road”, riding alongside 66 fellow enthusiasts through towns, diners and landscapes that helped define American road culture. It is equal parts nostalgia and movement, the kind of experience that reminds riders why Route 66 still occupies such an outsized place in travel mythology.
Demand has been swift. With limited spaces available, the centenary ride is shaping up as one of the most sought-after motorcycle tours EagleRider has ever offered. For many, this is not simply a holiday. It is a box-ticking, history-making journey that will never be repeated in quite the same way.
Alaska: Where the Tarmac Gives Way to True Adventure
For riders who prefer their horizons wilder and their roads less predictable, EagleRider’s Pan America-exclusive Alaska tour offers something altogether different. This is a ride for those who understand that comfort zones are overrated.
Alaska delivers scale in its purest form: vast landscapes, raw weather systems and roads that demand respect. EagleRider handles the logistics, safety planning and support, allowing riders to focus on the experience rather than the administration. Unsurprisingly, places are minimal, and the tour is already attracting riders who want to say they have truly gone to the edge.
Baja: Dust, Colour and Character
At the other end of the spectrum sits Baja, vibrant, challenging and richly textured. EagleRider’s Baja tour trades predictability for personality, taking riders through dramatic coastlines, lively towns and roads that reward confidence and curiosity in equal measure.
Like Alaska, availability is tightly controlled. Baja is designed for riders who want to push boundaries without sacrificing support, blending freedom with professional tour management.
A Global Line-Up Built for Serious Riders
Beyond its flagship tours, EagleRider’s 2026 program reads like a greatest hits album of world-class riding destinations.
There is the Wild West, slicing through Arizona deserts and Utah canyons; Blue Ridge, Blues and BBQ, a soulful ride along America’s most scenic parkways; and the ultimate Coast-to-Coast journey, crossing 12 states from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Internationally, riders can choose from South Africa’s Route 62 and Garden Route, Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and souks, or Italy’s Dolomites and Alpine passes, all experienced from the saddle of a premium Harley-Davidson.
Each tour includes high-end motorcycle rentals, flexible booking options and EagleRider’s long-established operational expertise. This point carries weight in an era where travellers increasingly prioritise credibility, safety and experience over novelty.
Why Booking Early Matters
There is an old travel truth that still holds firm: the best seats, bikes and dates always go first. EagleRider’s early release of its 2026 tours reflects both demand and discipline, encouraging riders to plan properly rather than scramble at the last minute.
For Australian riders in particular, these tours represent a rare blend of independence and structure, the freedom of the open road, supported by a company that has spent decades refining the art of guided motorcycle travel.
More information and full tour details are available via https://www.eaglerider.com or through your preferred travel advisor.
In a world that often feels over-scheduled and over-explained, EagleRider’s 2026 tours offer something refreshingly old-fashioned: a map, a motorcycle and the promise that the road still has stories left to tell.
by Christine Nguyen – (c) 2025
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About the Writer.
Christine’s journey is one of quiet courage and unmistakable grace. Arriving in Australia as a young refugee from Vietnam, she built a new life in Sydney brick by brick, armed with little more than hope, family, and a fierce curiosity about the wider world. She studied Tourism at TAFE and found her calling in inbound travel, working with one of Sydney’s leading Destination Management Companies—where she delighted in showing visitors the real Australia, the one beyond postcards and clichés.
Years later, when the call of the sea and a gentler pace of life grew stronger, Christine and her family made their own great escape. She turned her creative hand to designing travel brochures and writing blogs, discovering that storytelling was as natural to her as breathing. Today, she brings that same warmth and worldly insight to Global Travel Media, telling stories that remind us why we travel in the first place.
