South America 2008
End of the Earth Tour
Chile to Tierra Del Fuego
Tour 1: Nov 6 - 23, 2008 *Sold Out!
Tour 2: Nov 29 - Dec 16, 2008
Ride from Chile to Tierra Del Fuego! This exciting two-week motorcycle
tour will involve a lot of off-road riding, so bring your appetite for
adventure. This is a tour of some of the most remarkable corners of
South America. In addition to motorcycle riding you can also enjoy
other optional activities, including river-rafting, horseback riding,
trekking into the Andes and fly fishing. In the evenings there will be
time to relax at specially selected lodges where you can dine on
delicious salmon, fresh from local waters, or some of the finest beef
steaks you will ever taste. Our expert guides speak English, Spanish,
and German, and take great pride in attending to your comfort and
enjoyment in this remarkable region during and after each day’s ride.
Let us show you the many marvels of this enchanting land. Ushuaia is
the furthest south road in the Americas.
WARNING: This is not a normal motorcycle ride.
This tour requires elements of endurance and stamina. Riders must be
able to ride in adverse weather conditions and adverse road conditions.
These roads are some of the roughest and most remote in the world.
Riders must be physically fit, mentally strong, and able to cope with
adversity. The accommodations on this trip range from luxurious to
spartan.
Tour Information
Highlights:
- See the Andes
- Ride to Ushuaia on the Tierra Del Fuego, the most southern tip of South America
- Visit several National Parks
- See condors, penguins, guanacos, and nandus (flightless birds)
Tour 1: South Bound (November 6 - 23, 2008) is from Chile to Argentina.
Tour 2: North Bound (November 29 - December 16, 2008) is from Argentina to Chile.
Tour Price Includes:
- Two bilingual guides on motorcycles with satellite phones
- Accommodations for each night
- The rental of a BMW F650 or a BMW F650 Dakar
- Gasoline
- Welcome and Farewell dinners, plus one dinner on the road
- Driver and full support vehicle
- Carries luggage
- Snacks, cakes, tea, water, fruit, and sandwiches.
- Bike mechanic
- Tickets for the ferry to cross to Tierra Del Fuego
- Bus to see the glaciar Perito Moreno in Calafate
- Transport of luggage
- Detailed maps of Chile and Argentina
- Documents for border crossings
- International motorcycle insurance for Chile and Argentina
- Aerostich "goody" bag
- Video and tour photos sent to each participant after the tour
Tour Price Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- All meals (except for three dinners - Welcome and Farewell dinners, and one on the road)
- Alcohol
- Tips
Motorcycle License:
United States citizens can go to AAA and ask for an Inter-America License.
*Make sure you get your motorcycle endorsement on it!
Passport:
A passport will be needed. No Visa is required for up to three months of travel in Argentina and Chile for citizens of the United States and Japan.
Border Crossings:
The tour will cross the border between Argentina and Chile several times. Riders must be patient during this process, as it can take some time. They will be waiting in several lines to present their passport and their proof of International Insurance, which will be supplied with the bike.
Clothes:
Temperatures range between 40 to 90 degrees F, and it is typically wet in the west and dry in the east. There will be a support vehicle with plenty of room for luggage, so bring the appropriate layers.
Motorcycle Bags
One waterproof bag with a 60 Liter capacity at the most can be used on the bikes offered for this tour. Bags larger than that are not recommended.
Money:
Riders will need both Chilean and Argentinean Pesos to buy things outside of the tour package, like meals and shopping. We suggest that riders change from $1,000 - $2,000 US to each currency. This may be changed at either a bank before the start of the tour or at the airport in Santiago.
ATM machines are available almost anywhere. Visa and Mastercard both work, though Visa is more widespread. Credit cards are also widely accepted.
To avoid any charging complications, notify your credit card company that you are going on an international trip.
Guides/Support:
Two bilingual guides and a bike mechanic will accompany the tour. The guides are backcountry first aid certified. They will also be carrying cell phones and a satellite phone.
The support vehicle will carry spare parts for repairs on the road.
Itinerary
November 6 - November 23, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Day One: Flight from Santiago to Osorno. Pickup at airport. Free day to shake off jet lag or see & explore the fuji-esque Osorno volcano. Evening welcome dinner.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Day Two, 156 miles (paved): Pick up motorcycles. Ride to Bariloche, a charming city bathed by the beautiful blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. One of the most popular destinations in Argentina for travelers.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Day Three, 205 miles (paved): Ride to Esquel. All paved roads that wind around four mountains containing lakes, thousand year-old trees, crystal clear rivers and hundreds of water mirrors protected by thick woods. Divine riding.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Day Four, 37 miles (gravel) / 125 miles (paved): Ride to Puyuhuapi via Futaluefu. Mostly dirt riding along the picturesque, southernmost highway of Chile. Spectacular lakes, glaciers and world famous rapids.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Day Five, 62 miles (gravel) / 162 miles (paved): Ride east toward the Andes to Coyhaique; gorgeous, lush green landscapes. All dirt roads from here on.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Day Six, Free Day: Explore Coyhaique and surrounding areas.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Day Seven, 62 miles (gravel) / 93 miles (paved): Ride to Los Antiguos. Welcome to Jurassic Park, where the landscape turns to arid desert with herds of guanacos and nandus running alongside.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Day Eight, 187 miles (paved): Ride to La Angostura. Hang out with real Gauchos and live the cowboy lifestyle for a day.
Friday, November 14 - Saturday, November 15, 2008:
Day Nine, 62 miles (gravel) / 125 miles (paved) & Ten, 100 miles (paved): Ride to Calafate. Rolling vibrant desert colors throughout. Rest day to visit glaciers, view the incredible Fitzroy Mountain, shop, explore, etc.
Sunday, November 16 - Monday, November 17, 2008
Day Eleven, 31 miles (gravel) / 125 miles (paved) & Twelve, 125 miles (gravel): Ride to the magnificent Torres Del Paine, the world-renowned “Towers Of Blue”. See emerald & cobalt blue lakes, and plenty of condors and guanacos. Over 150 miles of exquisite dirt roads and scenery to explore.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Day Thirteen, 280 miles (paved): Cross the Straits of Magellan to Cerro Sombrero. Big, open country. Incredible twisties and sweepers.
Wednesday, November 19 - Thursday, November 20, 2008
Day Fourteen, 75 miles (gravel) / 217 miles (paved) & Fifteen, 31 miles (paved): Ride to Ushuaia. Journey along the Beagle Canal, the same area that Charles Darwin traveled for his research on “The Origin of Species”. Rest day. Many surprises!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Day Sixteen, 75 miles (gravel): Ride back to Cerro Sombrero.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Day Seventeen, 50 miles (gravel) / 106 miles (paved): Ride to Punta Arenas. See wild penguins! Farewell dinner.
Sunday, November 23, 2007
Fly out of Punta Arenas to Santiago.
Tour 2 (North Bound)
November 29 - December 16, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Day One: Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. Pickup at airport. Evening Welcome Dinner.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Day Two: Cross the Straits of Magellan to Cerro Sombrero. Big, open country. Incredible twisties and sweepers.
Monday, December 1 - Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Day Three & Four: Ride to Ushuaia. Journey along the Beagle Canal,
the same area that Charles Darwin traveled for his research on "The
Origin of Species". Rest day. Many surprises!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Day Five: Ride to Cerro Sombrero.
Thursday, December 4 - Friday, December 5, 2008
Day Six & Seven: Ride to the magnificent Torres Del Paine, the
world-renowned "Towers of Blue". See emerald and cobalt blue lakes, and
plenty of condors and guanacos. Over 150 miles of exquisite dirt roads
and scenery to explore.
Saturday, December 6 - Sunday, December 7, 2008
Day Eight & Nine: Ride to Calafate. Rest day to visit glaciers, view the incredible Fitzroy Mountain, shop, explore, etc.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Day Ten: Ride to La Angostura. Rolling vibrant desert colors throughout. Hang out with real Gauchos an live the cowboy lifestyle for a day.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Day Eleven: Ride to Los Antiguos. Welcome to Jurassic Park, where
the landscape turns to arid desert with herds of guanacos and nandus
running alongside.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Day Twelve: Ride north, then west across the Andes to Coyhaique.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Day Thirteen, Free Day: Explore Coyhaique and the surrounding areas.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Day Fourteen: Ride to Puyuhuapi; gorgeous, lush green landscapes.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Day Fifteen: Ride to Esquel via Futaluefu. Mostly dirt riding along the picturesque, southernmost highway of Chile. Spectacular lakes, glaciers and world famous rapids.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Day Sixteen: Ride to Bariloche, a charming city bathed by the beautiful blue waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. One of the most popular destinations in Argentina for travelers. All paved roads that wind around four mountains containing lakes, thousand year-old trees, crystal clear rivers and hundreds of water mirrors protected by thick woods. Divine riding.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Ride to Osorno. Farewell Dinner.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Fly out of Osorno to Santiago for flight home.
Pricing
2008 South America Tour Pricing
| Tour Rider with Single Occupancy: | $8,850.00* |
| Tour Rider with Double Occupancy: | $8,400.00* |
| Non Rider/Passenger: | $4,400.00 |
*Price includes rental of a BMW F650GS.
Please call 800-222-1994 ext. 402 or email us for more information or to register for this tour.
Deposit
A $1000.00 deposit is required to secure a spot on the tours. The deposit will go towards the final tour price.
Full Payment
Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received more than 60 days prior to departure for a full refund. Cancellations received less than 60 days from departure will receive a 50% refund. If your reservation is filled by another rider, a full refund less the deposit will be issued. After 60 days, deposits are NOT refundable, but ARE transferable to a different party or to a later date (subject to availability). We strongly suggest that riders purchase traveler's insurance prior to registering for a tour to help off-set any costs involved in the event of a cancellation.
Tour Dates
Tour dates are subject to change in the event of accommodation restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances and limitations. In the event of a date change (usually only by a day or two), riders will be notified, and reasonable assistance and reimbursement will be provided.
