Start of the tour:
- Every day (depending availability)
- Start in Chiclayo (IATA-code: CIX)
- Finish in Lima (IATA-code: LIM)
Prices standard motorcycle (Honda CB500X or similar model)
- Price 1 Rider / 1 room: US$ 4,240.00 per person
- Price 2 Riders / 1 room: US$ 3,220.00 per person
- Price 3 Riders / 1 room: US$ 2,910.00 per person
- Price 1 Rider with a Non-Riding (pillion) Passenger / 1 room: US$ 5,770.00 (for the 2 of you !)
Upgrades:
- Premium Motorcycles:
- BMW F 700 GS: US$ 400.00
- BMW F 750 GS: US$ 560.00
- BMW F 850 GS: US$ 950.00
- BMW R 1200 GS: US$ 860.00
- BMW R 1250 GS: US$ 1,400.00
- Honda CRF 1000 Africa Twin: US$ 860.00
- Garmin GPS with actual map: US$ 100.00
- Panniers for BMW or Honda: US$ 160.00
- Topcase for BMW or Honda: US$ 60.00
- Alt-Rider or MoskoMoto soft-luggage: US$ 120.00
Prices are in US Dollars, per person and valid until 31 December 2024
Included:
- 11 Nights in tourist class hotels with private shower and toilet, including standard breakfast
- Motor-rent for the whole tour
- Detailed Road book
- Extensive briefing by an experienced PeruMotors representative
- All airport transfers
Not Included:
- Your flight to Ciclayo and from Lima - Peru
- All not mentioned entrance fees for museums, parks, excursions, etc.
- All not mentioned meals
- Fuel
- Motorcycle gear
- Optional Damage Reduction Insurance (Premium: US$ 150.00 / Max. deductible: US$ 500.00)
- Safety deposit for the motorcycle (with insurance: US$ 500.00 / without insurance US$ 2,500.00)
- Airport taxes
- Personal expenses
Before you complete your booking, please read our "Terms & Conditions" carefully.
Additional Damage Reduction Insurance (in short !)
Personal injury and death:
All our motorcycles are insured according to the minimum requirements of the Peruvian authorities (SOAT). This means that the rider, his passenger AND third parties are covered for medical (!) costs.
Nevertheless, PeruMotors strongly advise their clients to obtain a health insurance with maximum coverage in Peru for the length of this tour, because you don't want to depend on the Peruvian SOAT-insurance.
Damage to the rental motorcycle and third party property damage:
All our motorcycles are standard NOT INSURED for damage to the rental motorcycle AND for property damage to third parties. The Additional Damage Reduction Insurance covers this kind of damage, with an excess/deductible of max. US$ 500.00, which is also the amount of the "Security Deposit" (cash or major credit card: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Diners Club), and your maximum risk.
For this tour the insurance premium is US$ 150.00 cash (US$ 175.00 with credit card) per motorcycle.
Without this insurance the rider/renter of the motorcycle is fully liable for all costs of damage to the rental motorcycle and third party property. In this case the "Security Deposit" is US$ 2,500.00 (cash or credit card), but your maximum risk is NOT LIMITED to this amount !
Please, read the complete insurance information for this tour.
Day 1 --- Arrival in Chiclayo
On day one you will arrive in Chiclayo. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel. A PeruMotors representative will visit the hotel for the briefing, to hand over the bike and do all the paperwork.
The rest of the day is to explore the city.
Day 2 --- Chiclayo - Jaen
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Altitude: to 800 meter (2,625 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
It is finally time to start the engine in the morning, with a fantastic riding day ahead. The first 100 km are easy and good pavement. Very good to get familiar with the bike. After reaching a lake and dam, road is getting into the Andes Mountains and the curves and twisties are getting there more and more. Jaen is a busy village, but the hotel is quiet and very nice.
Day 3 --- Jaen - Nuevo Tingo (Kuelap)
- Distance: 215 km (130 miles)
- Altitude: to 500 meter (1,640 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
A great riding day today ! We ride to Pedro Ruiz and after some miles we take a gravel road to see the 3rd highest waterfall on the planet: The Gocta Waterfall. About 770 meter high. The rest of the road is small and spectacular next to the beautiful river.
Day 4 --- Nuevo Tingo (Kuelap)
- Distance: Optional 70 km (40 miles)
- Altitude: 500 meter (1,640 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
This day you have some different options:
1) Take the “old” gravel road all the way to Kuelap.
2) Take a taxi for a mile or so, to the new Cable Car all the way to the entrance of Kuelap.
3) You can do some other things and maybe ride to Chachapoyas town.
Kuelap is called “Machu Picchu” of the North. It is a very interesting site on top of a mountains. The surrounding views are spectacular, as well the ruins. Put on some good shoes up the hill. You might need them!
Please note: The gravel road is quite challenging. If you want to do this, you need some experience !
Day 5 --- Nuevo Tingo (Kuelap) - Cajamarca
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Altitude: to 2.800 meter (9,200 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
As it is close to a 300 km ride today, the actually riding time is way longer than you might think. The ride all the way to Cajamarca is very small (single track pavement), about 5000+ curves, many photo stops and some interesting museums to visit (mummies at Leybamba).
Day 6 --- Cajamarca
- Altitude: to 2.800 meter (9,2000 feet)
Today a rest day, with time to visit the Plaza, surroundings and the famous Baños el Inca. These thermal bath (from Inca times) are just 10 min outside Cajamarca center and defiantly worth a visit.
Day 7 --- Cajamarca - Trujillo
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Altitude: to sea level
- Road Surface: All pavement
A nice and easy ride to the city of Trujillo, with a last 100 km on the PanAmerican Highway. Next to the Pacific Ocean is your hotel located. Here you can see the locals coming back from fishing with their boats made from reed: "Los Cabellitos de Totora".
Day 8 --- Trujillo - Caraz
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Altitude: to sea level
- Road Surface: All pavement
Today, the first part will be south bound on the PanAmerican Highway to Chimbote. From there is road getting smaller, less traffic and very interesting. After a while, you will hit 54 tunnels and ride next to a narrow canyon, called Canyon del Pato. According to Discovery Channel, this is one of the best rides in the world. At the end of the day you will reach Caraz, a small town in the Andes.
Day 9 --- Caraz - Huaraz
- Distance: 70-250 km (45-150 miles)
- Altitude: to 3.000 meter (9,850 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
It is not so far to Huaraz, but you can choose a spectacular ride into the Andes where you hit easily, and quickly passes over 4.700 meters (16,000 feet), with turquoise blue lakes, world's highest tunnel, 1000+ curves with views of the snowcapped mountains. Here is also Peru highest mountain, the Huascarán, with a top over 6.800 meter (20,500 feet).
Day 10 --- Huaraz
- Altitude: 3.000 meter (9,850 feet)
- Road Surface: All pavement
Yesterday was long, as well tomorrow, therefore a 2-night stay in Huaraz to explore the area on the motorcycle or just relax and walk around town.
Day 11 --- Huaraz - Lima
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Altitude: to sea level
- Road Surface: All pavement
Last riding day to Lima. Long ride, good do-able in 1 day. First part is getting out of the Andes with very high passes, until you drop to sea level. Here you hit the PanAmerican Highway again, on your way to Lima.
Day 12 --- Departure from Lima
Your transfer to the international airport of Lima for your flight home.
You can extend your stay in Lima. Ask us for the possibilities.
CB500X
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471 cc
DOHC, Water-cooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Single disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,421 m
195 kg
0,81 m / 31.9 inch
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KLR650
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651 cc
Water-cooled, 4-stroke
1
5-speed
Single disk
Single disk
21"
17"
1,480 m
196 kg
0,89 m
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F 700 GS
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798 cc
DOHC, watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,575 m
179 kg
0,82 m
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F 750 GS
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798 cc
DOHC, watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,575 m
179 kg
0,82 m
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F 850 GS
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798 cc
DOHC, watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,575 m
179 kg
0,82 m
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R 1200 GS
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1170 cc
Boxer, air/watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,506 m
230 kg
0,85 m
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R 1250 GS
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1254 cc
DOHC, watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
19"
17"
1,503 m
249 kg
0,85m
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CRF 1000 Africa Twin
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998 cc
Parellel Twin, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
21"
18"
1,574 m
228 kg
0,86 m
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Is Peru safe to travel on your own?
YES !!! The roads are good and the people are very friendly. Of course, you'll have to be cautious, like you would be at home, or in any other part of the world.
South America (Peru) doesn't have a good reputation, but in our 12 years in business, not even one of our guests experienced big problems.
And, by the way, we live ourselves with our families for more than 12 years in this country. So far without any major problems with criminality.
Is the airfare included in the price?
No. Our guests are coming from all over the world and as a tour operator we are not big enough to bargain good prices with the airlines. So, you'll have to arrange your flight to Arequipa (and back). We will provide you the exact dates for arrival at and departure from Arequipa.
To which airport do I have to fly for a tour?
In general, you'll have to fly to Arequipa, Peru (airportcode: AQP). This city is our homebase. Normally you will fly to Lima, the capital of Peru, and take a domestic flight from there to Arequipa.
Very often the airlines offer the domestic flight from Lima (Peru) to Arequipa (Peru) for a small addition to your international airfare. Ask for it !
How do I make a booking for your tours?
Search for the <BOOKING> tab on the page of the tour you want to book. Fill out the form click <SEND>. We will contact and inform you about the rest of procedure.
I'm not very tall. Is it possible to lower the motorcycle?
Suzuki DR650: Yes, this motorcycles has the possiblity to lower the rear suspension with 5 cm.
BMW F700GS: No, we can only offer an original BMW lowered seat, which lowers the seat height with 3 cm.
BMW F800GS: No, we can only offer an original BMW lowered seat, which lowers the seat height with 3 cm.
BMW R1200GS: No, but we can put the seat in the lowest position.
Is there a spare motorcycle available on the tour?
No.
What happens if I wreck my motorcycle?
Well... with our experience, if the motocycle is wrecked beyond repair, most of the time the rider is not in a good shape to ride a motorcycle anymore. If you are still fit enough to ride, we will try to get the motorcycle back on the road. If this is not possible, we will try to replace the motorcycle. For the time being you'll have to join our mechanic in the support vehicle. Sometimes, on certain routes, the motorcycle guide can give you his motorcycle.
Is any food and/or (soft-) drinks included?
- Self guided tours: the standard breakfast in the hotels is included.
- Guided tours: the standard breakfast in the hotels and the lunches on riding days are included.
Is it likely to suffer from altitude-sickness?
Most of our tours have differences in altitudes between sea-level and about 5.000 meters (16,400 ft.). On average about 50-60% of our guests will suffer some symptoms, like headache, nauseousness, insomnia, etc. Let's say: "flu-like symptoms". It is impossible to predict who will suffer the symptoms and who won't. Fitness and age of the person doesn't seem to matter.
There is a lot you can do to avoid the symptoms: On altitude drink lot's (at least 3 liters / 0,75 a gallon) of non-alcoholic fluids, like water, coca-tea, coffee and soft drinks. And eat chocolate, candy and other sweets.
In severe cases oxigen is needed, but that is quite rare. All hotels on altitude have it available.
Or you can use medication, like Diamox. Our advise is that you don't take any medication, before you have the symptoms. In case of severe symptoms it is even better is to buy 'local stuff' in the Farmacias in Peru.
Everybody will at least notice that they are on altitude, for example while climbing stairs.
Normally your body will be adjusted to the altitude in about 4-5 days. And the symptoms will disappear by itself.
Are the airpoirt transfers in Arequipa included?
Yes ! We will pick you up from the airport, or we will send a taxi to pick you up. And, of course, after the tour we will take you to the airport for your flight home.
What is the best time of the year to pay Peru a visit?
Weatherwise, roughly between March and December, becasue that is the dry season. In the highlands a rain shower can be expected year round.
Do I need a visa for traveling to Peru?
Citizens from most countries in Europe and North and South America can enter Peru with a "Tarjeta Andina de Migración" (TAM). This is a tourist visa which you can get upon entering Peru. Please, check for yourself if you need a visa, or if you can enter with TAM.
And how about a visa for Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile and Ecuador?
It is your repsonsibility to get the necessary (tourist) visa(s) for the countries you travel. PeruMotors can not help or assist you with that.
Please, fill out the fields at the bottom of this page.
Upon booking for a tour or rental a down payment of US$ 1,000.00 per participant is required to secure your place on the tour or your rental motorcycle.
You have 2 options to pay the down payment:
- Click here, and you wil referred to go to the official website of the Peruvian credit card companies. Or click on the credit card logos below.
- Or, you can wire the amount (ONLY US Dollars !) with an international bank transfer to our Peruvian bank account. Please, all the bank fees and transfer costs are for your account. Use code "OUR".
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Bank Name: BCP (Banco de Credito Peru)
Bank Address: Av. Jose Abelardo Quiñones
Bank City: Arequipa 04013
Bank Country: Peru
BIC / SWIFT: BCPLPEPL
Account Name: PeruMotors S.R.L.
Account Number: 215-2591836-1-86
Account Address: Psj. La Gruta 304
Account City: Arequipa 04001
Account Country: Peru
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About six (6) weeks before the departure of the tour we will send you the invoice and detailed information about your tour.
Download our 'Booking Form' by clicking here.
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