My Journey to Alaska with Kalifa Routes

Traveling to Alaska by motorcycle was always a distant dream—one of those ideas you cherish but think you might never realize. Until I met Kalifa. From the first moment, I felt warmly welcomed by Leandro Kalifa and Juan Coimbra. They helped me with everything: choosing the bike, purchasing the bike, documentation, route planning, gear tips, lodging... everything. I didn't know anyone in the United States, yet I felt completely safe. But like any great adventure, challenges soon arose. On the day of the race, the bike I had purchased with Kalifa's help developed an unexpected mechanical problem. For a moment, I thought my dream was over. That's when Leandro did something I'll never forget: without a second thought, he lent me his own bike—a top-of-the-line big trail bike, serviced and ready to take on the road. It was that simple. The guy trusted me and made sure I lived this experience to the fullest. And what an experience! I crossed Canada, braved extreme temperatures, long stretches without signal or gas station, faced the challenges of gravel roads, camped in places I'd only dreamed of… and arrived in Alaska. Alone on the road, but never truly alone. Kalifa was with me the whole time—in planning, support, and in my heart. Traveling to Alaska by motorcycle is a trial by fire. But with Kalifa, everything becomes more possible, safer, and even more special. If you have this dream, don't hesitate. Trust those who have already traveled this road—and be ready to live one of the greatest experiences of your life.

David Santos da Silva

5/8/20241 min read