Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Route Planning
Peru for 2 months. good idea? Peru for 2 months. good idea?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 21 Sep 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: oxford
Posts: 11
Peru for 2 months. good idea?
After a couple of trips where I had insane mileage (3k miles in a week comes to mind. Wearing out a £150 tyre in a week don't feel good) I seem to have gone to the other extreme. The last trip away I spent 6 months having a fantastic time dirt biking on an ancient XR500 in NZ and never Actually made it to OZ......

My question is this; 2 months in Peru, riding, chillin, scratchin beneath the surface to see how things tick along in that country.
Or a bigger road trip, taking in a few of the bordering countries like Bolivia and Argentina?

3 things are certain.

1. Any distance on the map is 4 times longer than you think it is.
2. I am not riding at night. The himilaya with no headlamp had me praying to every god I could remember the name of and as one mate put it while riding in Morocco "you can't see a black donkey on a black road on a black night very easily........."
3. these 2 points will reduce my range.

I'm hoping to buy a bike out there (where ever "there" will turn out to be)
Your views will be very welcome.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 21 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
Hi I was in Peru last august and traveled for 20 days I had only time to travel north of peru because when you drive along the cordillera it takes a long time some days you can only ride 250 km. don't forgive the night fall at 6 30 pm.
Sure if you ride the road along the sea you can cross peru in a week. But it is not so nice.
Buy a bike in peru is not very easy.
I bought a bike in Ecuador but it isn't easy and quite impossible if you don't live there
or familiars there to help you.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 21 Sep 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: oxford
Posts: 11
Thanks for the info. My biggest concern is buying a bike. Once I have something to ride I'm sure I'll have fun where ever I go!
I have a friend who was in Peru for 6 months so maybe I'll see if she still has contacts there? maybe duel ownership?
I've looked into hiring a bike but at $100 a day the bill would be over £4000!
I'm going to have to think very hard about this......
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22 Sep 2009
sanderd's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: the netherlands
Posts: 162
hi hippie,

just finished with Peru. 2 months for Peru is very well doable imho, maybe a bit long even. To get from one cool place to another you have to cover large distances with nothing but great sceneries in between, so here and there you can expect some very long days ridin'.

about buying (and selling a bike) i don't have any useful info to share. But i know there's a fairly good looking LC4 Adv. for sale at a KTM shop in Lima. Maybe they do a sell and buy back deal.

Let me know if you want info about routes etc.

Oh, and i knoe a KLR '08 for sale, but that's in Cali, Colombia.


suerte,
sanderd
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 22 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
well as I told you I have now a Africa Twin in Ecuador and I will regresed in ecuador and peru in january with my son and buy an KLR 650 for him.
After our trip I can may be think about renting ours bikes for a good price.
but I don't know for when you are planning your travel. let me know if you are interested.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22 Sep 2009
TorPedro's Avatar
Gold Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 43
when are you planning to be in Peru?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22 Sep 2009
TorPedro's Avatar
Gold Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 43
Quote:
Originally Posted by GaperBob View Post
when are you planning to be in Peru?
ignore that...just saw your other thread (jan-feb)!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 22 Sep 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: oxford
Posts: 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by montebianco View Post
After our trip I can may be think about renting ours bikes for a good price.
but I don't know for when you are planning your travel. let me know if you are interested.
I rode an africa twin around N thailand and it was a great bike!
My dates aren't yet 100% certain, all I know is that i've definately got 2 months of leave to take in Jan and Feb. I'm tempted to leave before christmas but I don't think the girlfriend would like that very much (good excuse to not buy presents too!).
If you're serious about loaning the bike it would be fantastic, obviously i'd leave a hefty cash deposit.
I'll be arriving at the start of Jan and leaving at the end of Feb. I could possibly delay by a couple of weeks but the boss wouldn't appreciate the hassle......
You never know, if you fancy touring England I could return the favour!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 23 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
the only problem i see is that you need the bike for the same period as I.
let me think about to see what we can do.
Now I am in belgium and going to Ecuador in January to travel 1 month.
leaving the bike .. alone . at the end of january. may be to late for you?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 23 Sep 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: oxford
Posts: 11
Delaying is a possibilty.... It's enough notice and Jan is always a busy month for my line of work so they could make use me (lots of slips and crashes in the icey weather).
On the one hand changing my trip dates on the chance that someone who i've never met before might loan me their bike is a bit risky.
On the other hand, nothing ventured nothing gained!
I'll chat to the boss tomorrow to see if a delay is possible. Then i spose we'll have to talk money.......
Also paperwork? (border crossing) doing a loop that includes popping into Bolivia is looking quite tempting and would suit 2 months a bit better i'm thinking?
I want to take in machu, cuzco and titicaca (possibly head a bit east of there?).
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 24 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
Hi, well first of all tell me if the we can concord with dates and after that we can speek about money, paperworks and so . you have only to know if it is possible for you not to fix the date now isn't it . Next post I will try to send you via email.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 24 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
good luck with your boss....
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 25 Sep 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: oxford
Posts: 11
The boss, he says yes!!!!
I've been told that as I'm asking well in advance there shouldn't be a problem with moving the dates (I later found out that this was because they hadn't even booked my leave anyway! disorganised as usual......).
Drop me an email so that we can sort things out. I'll then arrange my leave and flights so that it will overlap you being there at the end of your trip.
I'm getting a bit excited now, hope this all works out.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 25 Sep 2009
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brussels/ Quito
Posts: 20
I send a mail I hope you will receved it.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 25 Sep 2009
HU Ecuador Meeting Organiser
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tumbaco, Tambillo
Posts: 87
jan-feb ECUADOR
I managed to begin a work contract and travel 6 weeks between jan-feb 2010. I'm ecuadorian rider, who was intending 2 depart next month, but work contract changed my plans.
So i'll begin new year facing from Ecuador (Coast) to the South, intending to ride northern peruvian andes and at least see cerro del Pasco.
My intention would be to come back to Ecuador by the coast by the end of january.
Buying bikes in Ecuador it's no so difficult, bikes are quite expensive here but a thumper KLR, DR, Honda or an Africa Twin or also KTM or BMW's are avaliable.
Patiodemotos.com --Directo al punto, donde los ecuatorianos compran y venden sus motos.--
www.patiotuerca.com
Ecuador offers lovely roads as well, so it can be an invitation to you guys to come and begin your journey here.
RG
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
CCM 644 D/S - A good idea? Toby_C500 Other Bikes Tech 5 6 Apr 2009 10:56
Was the HU Bar a good idea ??? the celt The HUBB PUB 2 10 Feb 2009 03:58
CCM 644 D/S - A good idea? Toby_C500 Which Bike? 2 19 Aug 2008 22:33
Is this a good idea? Forsellini South America 4 28 Feb 2008 21:21
Good idea or dumb idea? glendavidshort Trip Paperwork 0 9 Jun 2003 13:41

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:52.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top