The ride within the ride
Ikigai.SOS Journeys
For those who no longer chase destinations β but seek the space between them.
The road comes first. The destination is simply where the day ends.
We host 10 to 12 rides per year, each chosen for its cinematic landscape, emotional rhythm, and the feeling it leaves behind. Groups are limited to 4 to 8 riders to preserve intimacy, presence, and the freedom to move at the right pace.
Every journey includes a trusted mechanic, a dedicated documentarian, and the founder himselfβensuring the motorcycles, the stories, and the experience receive equal care.
Accommodations are chosen with the same care as the roads β remote villas, family-run estates, and off-the-grid places with stories to tell. Evenings are about connection and reflection. You close your eyes with a smile and wake with curiosity for what comes next.
Every ride is professionally documentedβnot for social media, but for you. Each rider receives a limited-edition coffee table book capturing the journey in detail and truth.
Not for likes. For legacy.
The Trips We Offer
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We host our trips between April and October.
Every chapter is designed for a small circle of riders β never fewer than four, never more than eight. This intimacy ensures that each journey remains true to its spirit. Reservations are confirmed in the order received.April (W3): Desert Loop #1 - (alt: Ojai Loop)
Dates: April 20β25
Start/End: Los Angeles, CA β Palm Springs β LA
Stops: Big Bear β’ Anza-Joshua Tree β’ Pioneertown β’ Salton Sea β’ Idyllwild
Unique: Desert bloom + golden spring light.
Estimate: 5 days Β· boutique desert lodges Β· ~$8,500 per rider
May (W1): Ojai Loop (alt: Pacific Horizon Run)
Dates: May 3β7
Start/End: Ojai, CA β Ojai
Stops: Santa Barbara β’ Los Olivos (wine country) β’ Cambria β’ Big Sur β’ Paso Robles
Alternative (Pacific Horizon): San Francisco β Jenner β Big Sur β Santa Barbara β LA
Unique: Canyon climbs & soulful Ojai base OR full NorCal coastal sweepers.
Estimate: 5 days Β· coastal / wine country Β· ~$7,500 per rider
May (W4): Aspen Finale β Super Bloom (alt: Ojai Loop)
Dates: May 24β31
Start/End: Alta, UT β Aspen, COStops: Alpine Loop β’ Moab β’ Arches NP β’ Capitol Reef β’ Grand Mesa β’ Aspen
Alternative: Ojai Loop (shorter chapter for those not going long).
Unique: Desert in bloom + alpine awakening crescendo.
Estimate: 8 days Β· flagship alpine logistics Β· ~$14,000 per rider
June (W2): Ojai Loop (alt: Yosemite Backroads Loop)
Dates: June 7β12
Start/End: Ojai, CA β Ojai
Stops: Santa Barbara β’ Cambria β’ Big Sur β’ Paso Robles
Alternative (Yosemite): Ojai β Sequoia β’ Yosemite β’ Tioga Pass β’ Mono Lake β’ Owens Valley β Ojai
Unique: Classic soulful loop OR Sierras & high alpine backroads.
Estimate: 6 days Β· soulful coast / alpine backroads Β· ~$8,000β$9,500 per rider
July (W1β2): Oregon Coast Awakening Run (alt: Pacific Horizon Run)
Dates: July 5β14
Start/End: Cannon Beach, OR β Portland, OR
Stops: Cannon Beach β’ Tillamook β’ Florence β’ Crater Lake β’ Bend β’ Columbia River Gorge β Portland
Alternative (Pacific Horizon): SF β Jenner β Big Sur β Paso Robles β LA
Unique: Lush green coastline, Crater Lake, long summer daylight.
Estimate: 10 days Β· flagship coast + alpine lakes Β· ~$16,000β$18,000 per rider
August (W1): Pacific Horizon Run (alt: Ojai Loop)
Dates: Aug 2β8
Start/End: San Francisco, CA β Los Angeles, CA
Stops: Jenner β’ Mendocino β’ Big Sur β’ Paso Robles β’ Santa Barbara
Alternative: Ojai Loop
Unique: NorCal coast + Big Sur cliffs, summer coastal vibe.
Estimate: 7 days Β· coastal summer ride Β· ~$10,000 per rider
September (W1): Cannon Beach β Malibu Odyssey (alt: Ojai Loop)
Dates: Sept 6β15
Start/End: Cannon Beach, OR β Malibu, CA
Stops: Cannon Beach β’ Redwoods β’ Mendocino β’ Sonoma β’ Big Sur β’ Santa Barbara β’ Malibu
Alternative: Ojai Loop
Unique: Cinematic flagship odyssey from Oregon mist to California sun.
Estimate: 10 days Β· flagship odyssey Β· ~$18,000β$20,000 per rider
September (W4): Aspen Finale β Golden Leaves (alt: Utah Red-Rock Escape)
Dates: Sept 24βOct 2
Start/End: Alta, UT β Aspen, CO
Stops: Alpine Loop β’ Moab β’ Canyonlands β’ Capitol Reef β’ Grand Mesa β’ Aspen
Alternative (Red-Rock
Escape): Alta β Moab β’ Scenic Byway 12 β’ Bryce Canyon β’ Torrey β Alta
Unique: Golden aspen groves & alpine crescendo OR fiery Utah canyon drama.
Estimate: 9 days Β· flagship alpine/canyon Β· ~$15,000 per rider
October (W2): Desert Loop #2 (alt: Ojai Loop)
Dates: Oct 12β17
Start/End: Palm Springs, CA β Palm Springs
Stops: Joshua Tree β’ Anza-Borrego β’ Borrego Springs β’ Pioneertown
Alternative: Ojai Loop
Unique: Golden desert closeout or soulful canyon finale.
Estimate: 6 days Β· boutique desert lodges Β· ~$8,500 per rider
December (W2): Annual Gathering β Palm Springs
Dates: Dec 11β14
Start/End: Palm Springs, CA (fixed base)
Stops (day rides): Joshua Tree β’ Coachella Valley β’ Desert Modernist architecture tours
Unique: Celebration of the year, riders unite, desert retreat vibe.
Estimate: 4 days Β· celebration retreat Β· ~$6,000 per rider
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Journeys range between $7,000β$20,000, depending on length, logistics, and group size. All costs β from lodges to staff to transport β are transparent and shared equally.
Included
Single room accommodation
Three-person staff: Mechanic, Content, Logistics
Support vehicle
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transfers to/from airports
Registration & Payment
Deposit: $5,000 due at booking
Final invoice: sent 70 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
Within 48 hours of booking: full refund
After 48 hours: deposit retained
60β30 days before departure: 50% of trip cost
Less than 30 days: non-refundable
If a departure is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be fully refunded
Travel Notes
Flights: Flights to the chapterβs starting point are booked individually by riders. If desired, our team will happily arrange and book flights on your behalf.
Insurance: Comprehensive travel and medical coverage is required.
Visa: Entry requirements vary by nationality; please confirm before booking.