DATES
Jan 10th 2011 to Jan 23rd 2011 CODE: BP100111
Jan 10th 2012 to Jan 23rd 2012 CODE: BP100112
PRICES
2011 - Rider: US $5,490 / Co-rider: US $2,990
2012 - Rider: US $5,990 / Co-rider: US $3,490
Chile & Argentina: See the best of Patagonia on this 14 day bikers adventure through the breathtaking landscape of ancient forests, tree-lined fjords, lakes, glaciers and towering volcanoes.
No one remains unchanged after experiencing Patagonia
Travelling through its extensive distances, admiring its natural wonders, feeling its earth and snows, and deciphering the mysteries hidden in its history and culture, one has the sensation of living through one of those unforgettable moments in life.
Maria Casiraghi, photographer and Patagonian local
These words sum up wonderfully the experience of travelling through Patagonia, made all that more exhilarating on motorbike. This expedition takes the legendary Carretera Austral route encompassing all the best that Patagonia has to offer, from the rugged beauty of the south, the incredible vastness, awesome Andes, towering glaciers and staggeringly beautiful National Parks.
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THE ROUTE
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Start: Santiago
Tour End: Santiago
Accommodation: 14 nights hotels & 1 bonus night.
Single Supplement: US$ 700 (may be required to share a bathroom at least once on this trip)
Ride days: 9 (the bikes are also available for personal use on non-ride days at no extra cost).
All tour prices based on the BMW F 650 GS, additional charge for BMW 1150 GS Adventure US$ 840
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The tranquil lakeside setting of Pucon
- World famous Seven Lakes Drive
- Stunning mountains and lakes around Bariloche; as well as great dining and world class chocolates
- Spectacular waterfalls, glaciers and mountain scenery on the stunning Carretera Austral (southern highway)
- Los Alerces National Park
- Day at Puyuhuapi Lodge in the pristine mountain wilderness
RIDE PROFILE
 GRADE 4: Please refer to FAQs for full details of our grading system.
THIS RIDE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR OFF-ROAD NOVICES, although not technical some off-road experience is required.
Co-riders can be catered for. On difficult sectors co-riders can travel in the support vehicle, space permitting.
65% of this ride is on pavement, some sections of pavement can be potholed and narrow. 35% of this ride will be on dirt. Most dirt is hard packed, although there are sections that have loose gravel and can be rutted. Additionally we may need to cross a small number of shallow creeks, depending on weather conditions.
Total distance: 2700 km / 1690 miles
Ride days: 9
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OUR BIKES AVAILABLE FOR THIS RIDE
BMW F 650 GS
POWER: 71HP twin engine
GEARBOX: 6 speed
DISPLACEMENT: 650cc
SEAT HEIGHT: 820mm/32inch
WEIGHT: 171kgs/377pds dry
Low seat option 765mm/30inch
 BMW 1150 GS ADVENTURE
POWER: 53hp flat twin
DISPLACEMENT: 1130 cc
GEARBOX: 6 SPEED
SEAT HEIGHT: 900mm/35.4 inch
WEIGHT: 253 kgs/558 lbs
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