Start of the tour (with your arrival in La Paz):
- 17 June 2023
PILOT-tour !
Prices standard motorcycle (Suzuki DR650 or Kawasaki KLR650)
- Normal price Rider: US$ 5,560.00
Price Non-Riding Passenger: US$ 3,895.00
- SPECIAL PILOT PRICE for 2023: US$ 5,295.00 for a rider
Upgrades:
- Single-room: US$ 600.00 (Not available in all accommodations)
- BMW F800GS: Availability and price on request.
All prices are in US Dollars, per person and based upon a shared hotelroom occupancy.
Prices are valid until 01 June 2023.
Included:
- 13 Hotel nights, some in basic accommodations (shared room)
- Standard breakfast (13)
- Lunches on riding days (11)
- Motor-rent for the whole tour
- Fuel and tolls
- Professional multi-lingual guide on a motorcycle
- Support-vehicle with driver/mechanic
- Airport transfers in La Paz (Bolivia)
* On resting-days the motorcycles are not available for riding.
* * With less than 5 riders there will be only one guide in the support vehicle, but the tour WILL go.
Not Included:
- Intercontinental flight to and from La Paz (LPB)
- All not mentioned entrance-fees for museums, parks, etc.
- All not mentioned meals
- Motorcycle gear
- Optional Damage Reduction Insurance (Premium: US$ 180.00 / Max. deductible: US$ 500.00)
- Safety deposit for the motorcycle
- Airport taxes
- If necessary: (Tourist) Visa for Peru and / or Bolivia
For most Europeans not necessary. Please check your local consulates for your personal situation
- 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 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 Bolivia for the length of this tour, because you don't want to depend on the 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$ 180.00 cash (US$ 200.00 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 La Paz
- Altitude: 3.500 meters / 11,500 ft.
On day one you will arrive at the international airport of La Paz in Bolivia (IATA Airport Code: LPB). We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel. Your tour guide will do the briefing for the whole group about the upcoming tour. And he will arrange all the necessary paperwork with you. The rest of the day is at leisure in La Paz.
Day 2 --- La Paz - Uyuni
- Distance: 540 Km. / 335 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 3.700 meters / 12,150 ft.
It is finally time to start our engines. We start with the longest riding day of the whole tour. The first challenge is to get out of the city. From there it is a 4-lane freeway (?), all the way to Oruro, about 230 kilometers. We take the main road, so we can get used to our motorcycles. In Oruro we will try (!) to get some lunch. After lunch we hit the new paved road to Uyuni for another 300 easy kilometers. In the afternoon we arrive at the hotel, where they serve the best pizza on the Southern Hemisphere at the "Minute Man" restaurant in our hotel.
Day 3 --- Salar de Uyuni
- Distance: 160 Km. / 100 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: 3.700 meters / 12,150 ft.
This is the day you've been waiting for, probably your whole motorcycle life? Motorcycling on the biggest salt flats in the world: Salar de Uyuni. We will visit the original salt hotel (Playa Blanca), the Dakar monument and the 'Fish or Cactus Island' (Isla Inca Huasi) for lunch. More than 120 kilometers we wil ride on the salt. You won't believe what you are experiencing: White, white and white salt, flat as a pancake and as good as asphalt. If time allows, we conclude the day with a visit to the train cemetery close to Uyuni.
Day 4 --- Uyuni - Potosi
- Distance: 205 Km. / 130 Mi. (Bus)
- Altitude: To 4.100 meters / 13,500 ft.
There is a brand new route, made for motorcycling (?) to Potosi, the highest city in the world. It is all paved and in perfect shape. Probably the most beautiful riding day on this tour. Crossing the Andes on this road is fantastic. In the afternoon an optional visit to the medieval silver mine of Cerro Rico is on the program.
Day 5 --- Potosi - Sucre
- Distance: 160 Km. / 100 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 2.700 meters / 8,850 ft.
Again a relative short ride to the REAL capital of Bolivia: Sucre. Did you know, La Paz is just (?) the seat of government? We stay in a very nice hotel and the afternoon is at leisure in this nice city. A visit to a dinosaur park is optional.
Day 6 --- Sucre - La Higuera
- Distance: 285 Km. / 180 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 1.950 meters / 6,400 ft.
We saved the real adventure for the last part of the tour today. About 150 Kilometers (90 Miles) out of Sucre, we hit a spectacular unpaved road. We end up in the town where Ché Guevara was arrested and killed by the Bolivian Army, with a little help of the CIA. This is a real historical place.
We stay in a basic accommodation. You'll love it !
Day 7 --- La Higuera - Samaipata
- Distance: 180 Km. / 115 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 1.800 meters / 5,900 ft.
The first 60 kilometers today are the last unpaved miles we ride during this tour. We stop in Vallegrande to visit a few very historical places and for lunch. After lunch we continue to the pleasant town of Samaipata. Absolutely not a punishment to arrive early at this place !
Day 8 --- Samaipata
- Altitude: To 1.650 meters / 5,400 ft.
You deserve this resting day in the highland jungle.
Day 9 --- Samaipata - Cochabamba
- Distance: 385 Km. / 240 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 2.550 meters / 8,400 ft.
It is a spectacular ride, today. We are on our way to the pleasant city op Cochabamba. In Cochabamba you can visit the highest Jesus statue in the world, even larger than the one in Rio !
Day 10 --- Cochabamba -Quime
- Distance: 320 Km. / 200 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 3.500 meters / 11,500 ft.
First we have to climb further to the altitude of the Altiplano. The last 90 kilometers today are a challenging dirt & gravel road to the totally tourist-less little town of Quime.
Day 11 --- Quime - Chulumani
- Distance: 160 Km. / 100 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 1.800 meters / 5,900 ft.
A day completely on unpaved roads with lots of hairpins and twisties. We end up in the highland jungle of Chulumani.
Day 12 --- Chulumani - Coroico
- Distance: 135 Km. / 85 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: To 1.950 meters / 6,400 ft.
In distance not the longest day, but in time it will take us half a day to reach Coroico, the tropical escape for the rich people from la Paz. We stay in a very nice hotel with a pool to relax, or do some exciting outdoor activities around the town.
Day 13 --- Coroico - La Paz
- Distance: 100 Km. / 60 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: 3.500 meters / 11,500 ft.
If weather permits, we will take the world famous 'Death Road' uphill early in the morning. In about 70 kilometers we are on the highest point of today on 4.700 meters (15,420 feet). We descent into La Paz. Here we surrender the motorcycles and the afternoon is to discover this amazing city.
Day 14 --- Departure from La Paz
The airport transfers are arranged. This is the end of an unforgettable motorcycle challenge.
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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 800 GS
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798 cc
DOHC, watercooled, 4-stroke
2
6-speed
Double disk with ABS
Single disk with ABS
21"
17"
1,578 m
185 kg
0,85 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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This map is not completely accurate. Will be replaced soon !
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.
Download the form, print it, fill out the form, sign and scan it. Then send it back to info ( at ) perumotors.com
