Start of the tour (with your arrival in La Paz - Bolivia (LPB)):
- 05 October 2023 ( LAST CALL ! ! ! )
First possibility to fly out of Arequipa - Peru (AQP): 20-OCT-2023
- 20 October 2024
First possibility to fly out of Arequipa - Peru (AQP): 04-NOV-2024
The tour starts in La Paz, Bolivia (LPB) and finishes in Arequipa, Peru (AQP). When searching for flights, this might be a good suggestion:
1. Buy a return ticket to Lima, Peru (LIM)
2. Buy 1 multi-city ticket:
- Lima - La Paz
- Arequipa - Lima
Prices standard motorcycle (Suzuki DR650, Honda CB500X or similar model)
- Price Rider: US$ 5,945.00
- Price Non-Riding Passenger: US$ 3,985.00
Upgrades:
- Premium motorcycles:
- Bolivia:
BMW F800GS: US$ 450.00
- Peru:
Kawasaki KLR650 (2023): US$ 140.00
Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin: US$ 570.00
BMW GS-series:
- F700GS: US$ 315.00
- F750GS: US$ 420.00
- F850GS: US$ 665.00
- R1200GS: US$ 770.00
- R1250GS: US$ 945.00
All prices are in US Dollars, per person and based upon a shared hotelroom occupancy.
Prices are valid until 30 September 2023.
Included:
- 15 Nights in tourist class hotels with private shower and toilet (shared room)
- Standard breakfast (15)
- 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 **
- Day trip to Machu Picchu (Train, Bus & Entrance-fee)
- World famous "Walking City Tour in Cusco, powered by PeruMotors"
- Airport transfer in Arequipa (Peru)
* 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 La Paz (Bolivia) and from Arequipa (Perú)
- All not mentioned entrance-fees for excursions, museums, parks, etc.
- All not mentioned meals
- Motorcycle gear
- Optional Damage Reduction Insurance (Premium: US$ 180.00 cash / Max. deductible: US$ 500.00)
- Safety deposit for the motorcycle (with insurance: US$ 500.00 / without insurance US$ 2,500.00)
- Airport taxes
- If necessary: Visa for Peru and / or Bolivia, please check your local consulate !
Peru: Most Europeans, Americans and Australians don't need a visa.
Bolivia: Most Europeans and Australians don't need a visa. American citizens may need a visa upon arrival in Bolivia.
- 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 and Peru for the length of this tour, because you don't want to depend on the SOAT-insurance for yourself and your passenger.
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$ 210.00 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: 3.600 meters / 7,500 feet
On day one you arrive at the international airport of La Paz - Bolivia. We'll pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon your tour guide will do the briefing about the tour. And he will arrange all the necessary paperwork with you.
Day 2 --- La Paz - Coroico - La Paz
- Distance: 200 Km. / 120 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: From 3.600 to 1.700, and back to 3.600 meters
In the morning we will pick up the motorcycles. Through the city we ride to a high mountain pass on 4.700 meters. Then the spectacular descend into the Amazon highland jungle. In the tropical town of Coroico we will have lunch. Then we ride the old unpaved 'Death Road' uphill, back to our hotel in La Paz.
Day 3 & 4 --- La Paz - Potosí
- Distance: 450 Km. / 270 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: From 3.600 to 4.100 meters
We leave the un-official capital of Bolivia behind us, and we ride for about 200 km. over the 'Altiplano' to the town Challapata. From there we ride to the highest city in the world. Once this city was bigger than Paris and London combined, and it was the richest city in the world. Today you can still visit the old silver mine, which is still in use under medieval circumstances. Potosí has also one of the oldest mints in the world, which is today an interesting museum.
Day 5 --- Potosí - Uyuni
- Distance: 200 Km. / 120 Mi. (Motorcycle) + 150 Km.
- Altitude: to 3.600 meters
A beautiful road, made for motorcycles (!), brings us to the largest salt flats in the world; The Uyuni salt flats. In the afternoon we will ride the flats for about 150 km. For dinner we go to 'Minute man' pizzeria, which happens to be located in our hotel. Chris & Sussy serve you the best pizzas on the southern hemisphere !
Day 6 --- Uyuni - Oruro
- Distance: 320 Km. / 190 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: 3.800 meters
Today a connection day over the 'Altiplano' on our way to Oruro, famous for the second largest carnaval celebrations in South America, after Rio de Janeiro.
Day 7 & 8 --- Oruro - Puno
- Distance: 300 Km. / 180 Mi. (Motorcycle) + 150 Km. (Private Transportation)
- Altitude: to 3.400 meters / 11,000 feet
From Oruro the road takes us to Lake Titicaca. If we have time, we will visit Tiahuanaco and Puma Punku along the way. At the border between Bolivia and Peru, we surrender our Bolivian bikes and walk (!) across the border-bridge into Peru. After all the border formalities a private bus will bring us to our hotel in Puno, on the shore of the lake. The next day we can do a boat ride on the lake.
The rest of the day is at leisure. At the hotel in Puno our Peruvian motorcycles will be waiting for us.
Day 9 --- Puno - Ollantaytambo
- Distance: 450 Km. / 270 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: 3.500 meters
Back on the bikes again. Today we ride north over the 'Altiplano'. When we get closer to Cusco the road is getting more winding. The last 60 Km. we ride through the beautiful '"Sacred Valley of the Inca's".
Day 10 --- Machu Picchu
- Distance: About 30 Km. / 18 Mi. (Train + bus)
- Altitude: to 2.360 meters / 7,750 feet
THE absolute touristic highlight of South America: Machu Picchu. And, of course, one of the highlights of this tour. Because there is (still) no existing road to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), we go by train. Early in the morning the train will bring us, along the Urubamba river, in about 2 hours to Aguas Calientes. Then in about half an hour by bus to the entrance. In the afternoon you'll return to Ollantaytambo by train.
Day 11 --- Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Distance: 80 Km. / 50 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: to 3.500 meters
In the morning we ride to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire: Cusco. In the afternoon your tour guide will organize the "World famous walking city tour in Cusco, powered by PeruMotors". In about 2,5 hours you will see the beautiful sites of Cusco. The rest of the day is for exploring Cusco on your own, or visit some Inca ruins outside of Cusco, or just for relaxing at the hotel.
Day 12 --- Cusco - Chalhuanca
- Distance: 310 Km. / 190 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: to 2.900 meters
In two days we cross the mighty Andes from east to west. The first day we ride via the city of Abancay to Chalhuanca. We stay in the best hotel in town.
Day 13 --- Chalhuanca - Nasca
- Distance: 345 Km. / 210 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: to 500 meters
Still we are crossing the Andes from east to west, mostly on high altitude. Lunch in Puquio and the last 80 kilometers is the more than spectacular descend to Nasca. Just a beautiful ride, today!
Day 14 --- Nasca - Chala
- Distance: About 160 Km. / 100 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: to sea level
In the morning the optional flight over the Nasca lines and geoglyphs. After lunch we ride through the driest desert in the world to a very nice hotel on the Pacific Coast.
Day 15 --- Chala - Arequipa
- Distance: 410 Km. / 250 Mi. (Motorcycle)
- Altitude: 2.300 meters
The last riding day of the tour leads us south bound along the Pacific Coast with beautiful views. The last 160 Km. the ascend to the 'White City' Arequipa, our home town. At the hotel we surrender the motorcycles. We'll enjoy the farewell dinner in one of the good restaurants in the center of the city.
Day 16 --- Departure from Arequipa
Time to say goodbye.
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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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
