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Andean Discovery (23 days)
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DATES
 Sept 18 2011 to Oct 10 2011 CODE: AD180911
PRICES
Rider: US$7,490 / Co-rider: US$4,490
Bolivia, Argentina and Chile: Thousands of kilometres through, amongst and always in sight of the spectacular Andean mountain chain.
Join us for this Exploratory Motorcycle Expedition which promises adventure, discovery, great riding and spectacular scenery. From the dizzying heights of La Paz, across the remote high plains to the UNESCO listed city of Potosi, on to the otherworldly Salt Flats of Uyuni, through the rugged but stunningly beautiful south of Bolivia into Argentina for a scenic indulgence as we head south to Salta. We then ride to Argentina's cultural capital, the beautiful Cordoba and onto Mendoza, the jewel in the Argentine crown with it's inviting wineries. If you haven’t heard of this city you will never forget it once you have visited. By way of remote towns and great motorcycling roads we will ride down to San Carlos de Bariloche set on the banks of the magnificent lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by lofty snow capped peaks and kilometres of riding pleasure. You won't want to leave. Finally we cross the back roads past volcanoes to the lakeside resort of Pucon to finish this exciting Andean discovery.
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THE ROUTE 
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Start: La Paz
Tour End: Santiago
Accommodation: 23 nights hotel & 1 bonus night.
Single Supplement: US$ 1050
Ride days: 15 (the bikes are also available for personal use on non-ride days at no extra cost).
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The wonderful chaos of La Paz
- UNESCO listed city of Potosi
- Salt Flats of Uyuni
- High desert landscapes of Bolivia
- City and surrounds of Cordoba
- Stunning city and vineyards of Mendoza
- Some of the greatest riding roads you will encounter coming through the lakes district of Bariloche not to mention the mind blowing scenery.
- Volcano and lake district of Pucon
RIDE PROFILE
GRADE 3 : Please refer to FAQs for full details of our grading system.
This ride is suitable for off road novice and two-up.
90% of this ride is on pavement, however some sections of pavement can be in bad condition and narrow in places. 10% of this ride is on dirt which is generally hard packed, but in Bolivia some sections can be in poor condition with ruts and potholes. On one day we encounter very limited sections of sand and a few shallow creek crossings.
Total distance: 4811ks/3006 miles
Ride days: 15
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OUR BIKES AVAILABLE ON 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
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