Motorcycle Tour of the Blues Trail

A motorcycle tour of the Blues Trail crosses the American South guided by the music that shaped the country’s culture. Over 10 days and roughly 2,465 km, the ROXMOTORS route loops out of Atlanta through Birmingham, Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans — from country to blues, from blues to jazz.

The musical soul of America, on two wheels

This is not simply a motorcycle tour of the United States. It is a journey through the country’s musical soul, where every road leads to a story, every city keeps its own rhythm and every stop carries centuries of culture. Here the motorcycle is not just transport — it is the most authentic way to feel the route, to get close to the people, the music and the stories born at the roadside. And it is one of two ROXMOTORS routes in North America ridden on Harley-Davidson Softail models.

What you will see on the Blues Trail

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum — in Birmingham, one of the world’s largest collections of racing motorcycles;
Nashville — the capital of country music, with Broadway and its historic live music bars on every corner;
Jack Daniel’s Distillery — in Lynchburg, where tradition, time and authenticity meet;
Memphis and Beale Street — the city where the blues found its voice, plus Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley;
Natchez Trace Parkway — one of the most beautiful parkways in the American South, on the run down to New Orleans;
New Orleans — the birthplace of jazz, with a Mississippi riverboat trip, historic streets and a cuisine that blends cultures.

Route summary

Day 1 — Atlanta: arrival and group briefing;
Days 2 and 3 — Alabama and Tennessee: collecting the motorcycles, the Barber Museum in Birmingham and on to Nashville;
Days 4 to 6 — country and blues: a day for Nashville and the Jack Daniel’s distillery, the ride to Memphis and a full day in the city, with Graceland and Beale Street;
Days 7 and 8 — New Orleans: the longest day of the route, along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and a free day in the jazz capital;
Days 9 and 10 — return: back to Atlanta, motorcycle handback and end of tour.

Representative itinerary — the detailed day-by-day programme is in the guide book for each departure.

Tour facts

10 days and approximately 2,465 km;
Country: United States — Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana;
Difficulty: easy — the most relaxed level on the ROXMOTORS scale;
100% on-road;
Start and finish in Atlanta;
Harley-Davidson Softail, with full insurance (ask about models and upgrade options).

What is included

Harley-Davidson Softail rental, with full insurance;
Accommodation in superior category, well located hotels;
Guide with advanced training in riding, mechanics and WMA wilderness first aid;
Support vehicle with Starlink, mechanical support and first aid;
Life insurance and premium travel assistance;
Digital and printed road book;
Travel kit with ROXMOTORS gifts and a memory frame;
Fuel;
Concierge service for flights, extra hotel nights and local experiences.

Upcoming departures

Check the dates for the next Blues Trail departures in the full calendar of North America tours, or talk to our team.

Why ride the Blues Trail with ROXMOTORS?

Groups of no more than 10 motorcycles, for a genuinely premium experience; a team with more than a decade running international motorcycle tours; support vehicle, certified guide and concierge from start to finish; and the reliability of a well established company.

Want to see more of North America?

Alongside the Blues Trail, ROXMOTORS runs the National Parks and Route 66 in the Southwest, the Canada Experience across the Rockies and Yellowstone & Sturgis. Browse all our North America tours.

Getting ready

Entry rules for the United States depend on your nationality: many travellers need an ESTA authorisation, others a visitor visa — check what applies to you and start early. An International Driving Permit is recommended, and travel insurance is already included. May in the South is hot and humid, with afternoon showers: bring waterproofs. About a month before departure we open a WhatsApp group with the road book, packing tips, paperwork and currency guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own motorcycle? No. The motorcycle is included and waiting for you at the start of the tour in Atlanta.
What will I be riding? A Harley-Davidson Softail. It is the right route for anyone who wants to ride the American South on the machine built for those roads.
Do I need a US visa? It depends on your nationality — some travellers qualify for ESTA, others need a visitor visa. Start the process as soon as you book.
Can I bring a pillion? Yes. There are three days without a long transfer, in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, and the Softail is comfortable two-up.
When is the best time to go? May, when the tour runs: ahead of the full heat of the southern summer.