With a history stretching back over 100 years, the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is widely regarded as the oldest, most dangerous and most prestigious motorcycle race in the world and there is nothing on Earth quite like the Isle of Man TT Races. No other motorcycle race is held on such a challenging track as the 37-mile plus Mountain Course with its seemingly never-ending series of bends, bumps, jumps, stone walls, manhole covers, telegraph poles and inconsistent surfaces. TT racing captures the imagination in a way no other race can and its sheer spectacle and uniqueness ensures thousands of fans flock to the Island every May and June for their annual fix. Over this two week period, fans can revel in the Island’s special mix of incredible racing and world class entertainment – and all set amongst the beautiful scenery of the Isle of Man. Ordinary viewing of the racing alongside many parts of the course is completely free, however there are many opportunities for much enhanced experiences. We have lined up a full set of options to give you the taste of the TT from everything from the Hedgerows to the top VIP! 2018 dates ; 26 May 18 - 9 Jun 18 (provisional dates) First week is practice/qualifying week which has evening practice sessions starting around 6 pm through to 9 pm. AIM Holidays * Ph: 09 444 2298 * Email: [email protected] * Web: aimholidays.co.nz Essentials Package – 4 nights from 5 June 2018 Package includes: 4 nights’ accommodation at Sefton Express Hotel ; In 5 Jun 18 - Out 9 Jun 18 Breakfast daily Welcome drink with guide and other guests Tuesday opening reception with guest speakers, dinner & drinks Wednesday course-side viewing with transport Welcome Pack with goodies "Island Rover" bus ticket Experienced guide on hand Price: Twin share standard room - NZ$1,689 per person Sole use of single room - please call for price Mad Sunday Package – 4 nights from 1 June 2018 Package includes: 4 nights’ accommodation at Sefton Hotel ; In 1 Jun18 - Out 5 Jun 18 Breakfast daily Welcome drink with guide and other guests Saturday course-side viewing at the pub and welcome dinner Mad Sunday Hospitality Monday ‘Hedgerow tour’ for race viewing Welcome Pack with goodies Ground transfers to listed events Experienced guide on hand Price: Twin share standard room - NZ$2,429 per person Sole use of single room - NZ$3,619 Race Week Package – 4 nights from 5 June 2018 Package includes: 4 nights’ accommodation at Sefton Hotel ; In 5 Jun 18 - Out 9 Jun 18 Breakfast daily Welcome drink with guide and other guests Tuesday opening reception with guest speakers, dinner & drinks Wednesday hospitality guest of sidecar racing team Klaffi including grandstand access Thursday guided circuit tour & lunch at Creg-ny-baa pub Friday closing dinner Welcome Pack with goodies Ground transfers to listed events Experienced guide on hand Price: Twin share standard room - NZ$3,169 per person Sole use of single room - NZ$4,419 Optional Extra on Senior Race Day Friday 8 Jun Main Grandstand Ticket – NZ$130pp Creg-ny-baa (see below for details) – NZ$639pp l d AIM Holidays * Ph: 09 444 2298 * Email: [email protected] * Web: aimholidays.co.nz Superior Package – 8 nights from 1 June 2017 (dates NOT confirmed) Package includes: 8 nights’ accommodation at Sefton Hotel ; In 1 Jun 18 - Out 9 Jun 18 Breakfast daily Welcome drink with guide and other guests Saturday course-side viewing at the pub and welcome dinner Mad Sunday Hospitality Monday ‘Hedgerow tour’ for race viewing Tuesday opening reception with guest speakers, dinner & drinks Wednesday hospitality guest of sidecar racing team Klaffi including grandstand access Thursday guided circuit tour & lunch at Creg-ny-baa pub Friday closing dinner Welcome Pack with goodies Ground transfers to listed events Experienced guide on hand Price: Twin share standard room - NZ$5,229 per person Sole use of single room - NZ$7,929 Optional Extra on Senior Race Day Friday 8 Jun Main Grandstand Ticket – NZ$130pp Creg-ny-baa (see below for details) – NZ$639pp The Sefton Hotel The Sefton is a 4 star hotel located right on the Douglas promenade. The Sefton Express Hotel The Sefton Express is located by the airport - you can literally land and walk to the hotel. Friday Welcome Meeting & Drink (1 Jun) Meet with the guide and other guests Isle of Man TT Saturday Pub Package (2 Jun) Join us for a brilliant way to spend the opening race day of the TT! We head off to a well-loved pub along the race course and drop anchor to watch the action, drink the beer and have a great lunch with fellow bikers and your guide. The package includes admittance, lunch and several "beer coupons". We also provide transport FOC for our package customers. Final venue TBC . Races are expected to be: Superbike Race 1 (6 laps) & Sidecar Race 1 (3 laps) Isle of Man TT "Mad Sunday" Hospitality (3 Jun) Join us in the superb Monster Hospitality pavilion at the paddock for a great way to spend "Mad Sunday". We join a special Mad Sunday hospitality with guest speakers, food, drink (alcohol is on a pay bar), and lots of things going on! Typically there is either a MotoGP or WorldSBK race which will be screened. You can take a tour of the paddock and generally take in the atmosphere. It's a free evening, but we suggest a walk to the Promenade to join more parties! No children under 14 allowed in the tent. Transport included for all package customers. AIM Holidays * Ph: 09 444 2298 * Email: [email protected] * Web: aimholidays.co.nz Isle of Man TT Monday Hedgerow Tour (4 Jun) See the REAL TT! We take you to one or two of our favourite roadside viewing spots to experience the rush of the bikes like you have never felt before! You are sitting at Cronk-y-voddy with nothing but a blade of grass between you and a 1000cc superbike belting past at 170mph!! The shockwave hits you a split second later and literally takes your breath away! We take you up there, give you a radio and offer a folding chair; plus a sandwich and tea from the Tea Trolley! The rest is for you to savour... (N.b. we are literally on a hedge! Some walking through farmyard/pastures may be required, wear sensible clothes!) Races are expected to be: Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 (4 laps); Sidecar qualifying (2 laps) RL360 Superstock TT Race (4 laps) Isle of Man TT Opening Party (Tuesday 5 Jun) A quiet day at the Island, a great chance to do a bit of sightseeing! In the evening we have our annual Welcome Dinner. We have a couple of special speakers lined up (such as Phil McCallen) to help you get caught up on all the action so far. Some of our sponsored riders will turn up, in 2017 this included "dynamite" James Hillier and perhaps the top sidecar racer alive today Tim Reeves. We do an OPTIONAL 4-5 hour tour of the Island with a local guide & yummy pub lunch! Always a great day out (please call us for a price) Isle of Man TT Klaffi Hospitality (Wednesday 6 Jun) You spend the day as a special guest of our sponsored sidecar team Manx Gas Klaffi Racing! Superb hospitality, great stunt show, and you can literally touch the riders from our pit -return lane unit. Former 3x world champion Klaus Klaffi and his World Championship team of Tim Reeves and Mark Wilkes will be on hand to show us around the bike and garage. Tim is one of the most successful sidecar racers of all time - 7 time world champion, won the British sidecar championship the past four years running and routinely wins road racing events such as the Southern 100. Races are expected to be: Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 2 (4 laps; Sidecar qualifying (1 lap) Bennetts Lightweight TT Race (4 laps); Senior TT qualifying (1 lap); TT Zero Race (1 lap) Isle of Man Guided Track Tour (Thursday 7 Jun) There is no racing today, so we take advantage of this to take a private tour of the track with an expert, racer guide! (a spellbinding James Hillier in 2015). We stop for lunch at the legendary Creg-ny-baa Inn and generally take in the Isle of Man. Evening is a free programme and a chance for you to explore the astonishing Douglas nightlife during the TT! We usually organise a table at a local restaurant on shared cost basis. TT Sr Race Day at Creg-ny-baa (optional extra) - (Friday 8 Jun) Is there a better viewing spot on the Mountain Course than the legendary Creg-ny-baa pub right on the mountain section? What a way to spend the Senior Race Day! We take you up to the Creg in the morning where we join the lucky few at the private upstairs bar. Open bar for beer/wine/soft drinks all day, a classic pub lunch and an awesome viewing terrace make this the quintessential Isle Of Man experience. We have a private table for 20-30 people only so this will be a sell out so book this at the same time as booking the Package. Races are expected to be: Sure Sidecar TT Race 2 (3 laps); Senior TT Race (6 laps) General Notes/ Conditions: 1/ All prices quoted in NZ$ and per person 2/ Payment: 60% non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking.