SAMPLE ITINERARY
for guided and self-guided motorcycle tours

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Tour:	Southern Passages
Tour ID:	S10801
Duration:	6 days, 5 nights
Total length:	756 miles
Longest ride:	180 miles
Difficulty:	Moderate; Paved roads and well maintained dirt roads
Highest elevation:	6016 ft
Main Cities:	Phoenix – Florence - Tucson – Nogales – Patagonia – Tombstone – Bisbee -  Tombstone - Benson
Attractions:	Casa Grande Ruins, McFarland Historic Park, Tom Mix memorial, Biosphere 2, Arizona Desert Museum, Old Tucson Studios, Pima Air Museum, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tanqeu Verde Swap Meet, Tucson Historic Downtown, San Xavier Mission, Mineral Discovery Center, Titan Missile Museum, Scenic rides, Ghost Towns, Tubac Presidio, La Paloma de Tubac Historic Park, Tumacacori National Monument, Nogales market, South Western Trails, Art Galleries, Arizona Wine Country, …. and more.

For exact directions see the enclosed junction by junction map.

Day 1 / Σ 136 miles

Stage 1   Phoenix to Florence - 56.3 miles, 3 hours
Attractions: Casa Grande Ruins, McFarland Historic Park

Stop 1 at mile 43.1 - Coolidge, Casa Grande ruins
Stop 2 at mile 56.3 - Florence, McFarland Historic Park

Stage 2  Florence to Tucson, 79.7 miles, 5 hours
Attractions: Pinal Pioneer Parkway, Tom Mix memorial, Biosphere 2

Stop 1 at mile 19.3 - Tom Mix memorial
Stop 2 at mile 47.3 - Biosphere 2 (Lunch)
Stop 3 at mile 79.7 – Hotel Accommodation

ON (Overnight Nod): The Westin La Paloma
Dinner on your own. (see: Recommended Restaurants, enclosed list)
Recommended after ride activities: Casino Del Sol, Desert Diamond Casino, 4th Avenue Historic District

Day 2 / Σ 96 miles

Stage 1 Saguaro Mountain Park, 45.9 mile, 5 hours
Attractions: Saguaro National Park, Arizona Desert Museum

Stop 1 at mile 39.3 - Picture Spot (pull to the left at the parking lot)
Stop 2 at mile 41.7 - Red Hills Visitor Center
Stop 3 at mile 43.6 - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Stop 4 at mile 45.9 - Old Tucson Studios (LUNCH)

Stage 2 Old Tucson to Pima Air Museum 25.2 miles, 3 hours
Attractions: Pima Air Museum, Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Stop 1&2 at 25.2 mile: Pima Air Museum & Davis Monthan AFB

Stage 3 Pima Air Museum to ON, 26.9 miles, 3 hours
Attractions: Tanqeu Verde Swap Meet

Stop 1 at 19.6 mile: Tanqeu Verde Swap Meet
Stop 2 at 26.9 mile: Hotel Accommodation

ON (Overnight Nod): The Westin La Paloma
Dinner on your own. (see: Recommended Restaurants, enclosed list)
Recommended after ride activities: Casino Del Sol, Desert Diamond Casino, 4th Avenue Historic District

Day 3 / Σ 119.6 miles

Stage 1 Hotel to Canoa Hills, 49.9 miles, 7 hours
Attraction: Historic Downtown, San Xavier Mission, Mine tour, Titan Museum

Stop 1 at mile 9.5 - Old Town Artisans
Stop 2 at mile 20.2 mile: San Xavier Mission
Stop 3 at mile 31.3 mile: Mineral Discovery Center
Stop 4 at mile 41.8 mile: Titan Missile Museum
Stop 5 at mile 49.9 mile: Canoa Hills Grill (Lunch)

Stage 2 Canoa Hills to Rio Rico 69.7 miles, 6 hours
Attraction: Scenic ride, Ghost Town

Stop 1 at mile 34.4 mile: Arivaca Lake
Stop 2 at mile 41.9 mile: Ruby Ghost Town
Stop 3 at mile 54.5 mile: Pena Blanka Lake
Stop 4 at mile 69.7 mile: Rio Rico ON (Dinner)

ON (Overnight Nod): Rio Rico Resort & Country Club
Recommended after ride activities: massage, hot tub, relaxation.

Day 4 / Σ 90.4 miles

Stage 1 Rio Rico to Nogales, 41.8 miles, 5 hours
Attraction: Tubac Presidio, La Paloma de Tubac, Tumacacori, Nogales market

Stop 1 at mile 16.9 mile: Tubac Presidio Sate Historic Park
Stop 2 at mile 2.2 mile: Tubac Art Galleries
Stop 3 at 9 mile.8 mile: Tumacacori National Historic Park
Stop 3 at mile 12.9 mile: Nogales (Lunch)

Stage 2 Nogales to Sonoita, 48.6 miles, 5 hours
Attractions: Sycamore Canyon, South Western Trail, Art Galleries, Arizona Wine Country

Stop 1 at mile 16.1 mile: Picture Spot, Sycamore Canyon
Stop 2 at mile 18.4 mile: Washington Camp
Stop 3 at mile 17.4 mile: Metamorphosis at Patagonia
Stop 4 at mile 12.8 mile: Hacienda Sonoita B&B

ON (Overnight Nod): La Hacienda de Sonoita (Dinner)
Recommended after ride activity: wine tasting, walking tour.

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Day 5
Sonoita to Bisbee….