Start of the tour (with your arrival in Temuco - Chile (Airport-code: ZCO)):
Prices standard motorcycle (Honda CB500X)
- Prices 2023:
Rider: US$ 4,785.00
Price Non-Riding Passenger: US$ 3,350.00
Upgrades:
- Single-room: US$ 800.00 (May not be possible everywhere)
- Premium motorcycles:
- BMW GS-series, from US$ 750.00 to US$ 1,400.00 (depending the model)
- Honda Africa Twin: US$ 1,000.00
All prices are in US Dollars, per person and based upon a shared hotelroom occupancy.
Prices are valid until 31 March 2023.
Included:
- 12 Nights in tourist class hotels with private shower and toilet (shared room)
- Standard breakfast
- Motor-rent for the whole tour
- Fuel, tolls and ferries
- Professional multi-lingual guide on a motorcycle
- Support vehicle with driver/mechanic
- Max. deductible: US$ 5,500.00
Not Included:
- Intercontinental flight to and from Temuco (Chile)
- All not mentioned entrance-fees for museums, parks, etc.
- All not mentioned meals
- Motorcycle gear and luggage
- Damage Reduction Insurance, reduces deductible/excess to max. US$ 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 (see below)
- Safety deposit for the motorcycle: US$ 5,500.00 (credit card ONLY ! )
- Airport taxes
- Airport Transfers Temuco Airport (very easy from the airport)
- Personal expenses
Kitty:
- To make everybody's life on the tour easier, we'd like to install a group wallet (kitty). The tour leader will manage and administer the kitty. At this moment it is not known what the exact amount will be, but we'd like to start with US$ 100.00 (cash only !) as an initial payment during the briefing before the tour starts.
The kitty will be used exclusively for: Coffee and lunches on riding days
Before you complete your booking, please read our "Terms & Conditions" carefully.
Additional Damage Reduction Insurance (in short !)
Damage to the rental motorcycle and third party property damage:
Personal injury and death:
All our motorcycles are insured according to the minimum requirements of the Chilean and Argentinean authorities. This means that the rider, his passenger AND third parties are covered for medical (!) costs.
Nevertheless, PeruMotors strongly advise their guests to obtain a descent health insurance with maximum coverage in Chile and Argentina for the length of this tour.
Damage to the rental motorcycle and third party property damage:
Not included in the package is an insurance which covers damage to the rental motorcycle AND for property damage to third parties.
At the start of the tour the participant must leave a "Security Deposit" of US$ 5,500.00 for the rental motorcycle. Credit card ONLY ! This is also the deductible/excess for your rental motorcycle.
OPTIONAL: Locally you can buy the extra insurance directly with our motorcycle provider. You can lower the deductible (and "Security Deposit") to max. US$ 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 (depending the model), for an insurance-premium of US$ 20.00 - 35.00 per day (depending the model).
If you surrender the motorcycle without any damage, the "Security Deposit" will be returned directly to you.
If you caused any damage to your rental motorcycle or a third party, this will be settled with the "Security Deposit".
Please, contact us for more information about this insurance.
Day 1 --- Arrival in Villarrica (Chile)
You will arrive in Temuco via Santiago by plane on day one. When all participants have arrived, your tour guide will arrange the briefing of the upcoming tour. He will arrange the necessary paperwork and the "Security Deposit" for the motorcycle with you.
The rest of the day is at leisure in Villarrica, a little touristic town with a friendly atmosphere.
Day 2 --- Villarrica - San Martin de los Andes (Argentina)
- Distance: 200 km (120 miles)
- Elevation: Sea level
The first riding day. We leave Chile behind us for now, on our way to a small town in Argentina. The Andes is not very high here, but it is still a spectacular border crossing, next to Lanin Volcano. Arriving in a nice tourist town on Lake Lacar. Time for a nice Argentine steak.
Day 3 --- San Martin de los Andes - Bariloche
- Distance: 240 km (150 miles)
- Elevation: Sea level
We are getting closer and closer to the real Patagonia. Heading south on 'Ruta 40', this is the famous "Route 66" of Argentina. Spectacular riding and views will be your part. We end up in Bariloche, the 'un-official' capital of Patagonia.
Day 4 --- Bariloche - Esquel
- Distance: 280 km (180 miles)
- Elevation: Sea level
We are still following the Ruta 40 south bound. Lunch will be in El Bolson. This town is famous for UFO sightings. After lunch we leave the pavement behind and on gravel we go to the "Los Alerces National Park". After visiting this beautiful park, we ride to Esquel, where we'll stay the night.
Day 5 --- Esquel - Alto Rio
- Distance: 400 km (240 miles)
- Elevation: From sea level to 300 meters (1,000 feet)
We can ride close to the Andes on gravel, or the easier paved Ruta 40 road. Both will have great views of the surroundings.
Day 6 --- Alto Rio - Chile Chico (Chile)
- Distance: 300 km (180 miles)
- Elevation: Sea level
Besides it is still 300 km., today is an easy ride with more or less straight forward Ruta 40. Mostly paved, but we start the morning with a small gravel section. After gas up in Los Antiguas, we enter Chile again. Chile Chico is just 5km down the road. Nice and relaxed village.
PS: It is possible we ride further to Puerto Guadal and have then a free day on day 7. Not yet confirmed as it depends more or less hotel availability.
Day 7 --- Chile Chico - Puerto Guadal
- Distance: 100 km (60 miles)
- Elevation: Sea level
A short ride, but what a RIDE this is. We ride the whole morning very close to the largest lake in Chile, with turquoise colors and snow caped mountains. After a sleep in, arrive early to take a swim in the lake, next to the hotel.
Day 8 --- Puerto Guadal - Coyhaique
- Distance: 280 km (180 mile)
- Elevation: Sea level
We ride more along the shore of Lake General Carrera, with its turquoise colors. This ride is spectacular. We do a nice side trip to visit the Marmol caves. Very interesting boat trip. Coyhaige is an interesting town with an 8-corner square. Steak anyone ?
Day 9 --- Coyhaique - La Junta
- Distance: 280 km (180 mile)
- Elevation: Sea level
Further north on the "Carretera Austral", again a fantastic ride, with spectacular views of the Andes. It seems that it is getting better every day ! Through 2 national parks we ride to La Junta, a quiet town in the heart of Chilean Patagonia.
Day 10 --- La Junta - Hornopiren
- Distance: 300 km (180 mile)
- Elevation: Sea level
A beautiful day lies ahead of us, as we take 2 ferries today. First we ride north towards Chaiten, with some beautiful snow caped mountains in the back we arrive at the first ferry. A short one of 45 minutes. Then 30 minutes riding to take the 2nd ferry for around 3 hours. When dock at the port, its just 2 blocks to the hotel. The ferries will have great views of the close by mountain ranges.
Day 11 --- Hornopiren - Osorno
- Distance: 310 km (190 mile)
- Elevation: From sea level to 1200 meters (4,000 feet)
Today’s ride is mostly next to lakes, bays and fjords. Paved and gravel and with a very interesting curvy road all the way up a volcano and chair lifts to go even higher. Great views of the surroundings. Late afternoon in Osorno, a busy town.
Day 12 --- Osorno - Villarrica
- Distance: 320 km (190 mile)
- Elevation: From 310 meters (1,000 feet) to 250 meters(800 feet)
Last, but not least. Short after we leave the hotel, we will take another ferry, a very small short ferry. After some nice gravel and paved roads we getting closer to Villarrica. We cross Ruta 5 and riding towards the lakes and volcanos one more time. With some nice 'miradores' and twisty roads, we arrive back at the bike rental.
Day 13 --- Departure from Temuco
The airport transfers are arranged. This is the end of an unforgettable motorcycle challenge.
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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