Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > South America
Chile-Peru-Bolivia-Argentina-Chile Oct'12 to Feb'13 Chile-Peru-Bolivia-Argentina-Chile Oct'12 to Feb'13
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
South America Topics specific to South America only.
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
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 2 Aug 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 12
Chile-Peru-Bolivia-Argentina-Chile Oct'12 to Feb'13
Hi everyone,
Just shipped my bike to Valparaiso where it'll arrive early October. My intent is to do a clockwise loop : I'll try to get to MachuPicchu before the rains, then South to Titicaca to enter Bolivia. Madidi reserve if weather is ok then South again : Coroico, LaPaz, Cochabamba, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni.. then Chile again through the Atacama before crossing into Argentina : Salta, Tucuman, Catamarca, LaRioja.. Then South-East towards the Valdez Peninsula and on to Ushuaia. Then North again, meandering along the Pacific coast (glaciers and volcanoes national parks, Chiloe...) and back to Valparaiso. All up 3 to 4 months.
A concern is the weather in November in Pery / Bolivia. Any info please ?
Anyone interested in catching up ?
Cheers,
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 4 Aug 2012
jhoncooperworks's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: montevideo
Posts: 40
Hello Im from montevideo uruguay If you want to visit there is no problem my and my father we travelled all across southamerica many times and we can help you with hints and tips for your trip. Also we have a workshop and you can leave your bike stored here uruguayan customs give you one year to leave the bike. any thing just contact at lemes54@hotmail.com
Kevin
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 4 Aug 2012
charapashanperu's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Huanuco, Peru, SA
Posts: 671
Han,

November is still good in the Peruvian Andes. December less so.

I am leading a group from Cuzco late Dec down to Lima to follow the Dakar south along the coast, then back to Cuzco (I still have room for 2 more riders to join!). 3 weeks of riding and seeing the Dakar.

Might I run into you? Is the Dakar any part of your plans since you'll be in the area at the right time??
__________________
http://www.aroundtheblockmotoadventures.com/
'We build the bike (in Peru) for your Epic Ride of South America.'
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 5 Aug 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 12
Hi Kevin, thank you for your offer. At this stage I have not planned to go to Uruguay but nothing definite so who knows ?

Hi Charapashanperu, thanks for the tip. I would have liked to see some of the Dakar but I'll be riding South in December to be in Tierra del F over January... Again, who knows, I know where I want to go but the 'when' factor remains flexible.. Please keep me posted, we might catch up in Cuzco late Oct/early Nov ?
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 5 Aug 2012
charapashanperu's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Huanuco, Peru, SA
Posts: 671
Han,

No, I won't be in Cuzco 'til Dec27th

Toby
__________________
http://www.aroundtheblockmotoadventures.com/
'We build the bike (in Peru) for your Epic Ride of South America.'
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 5 Aug 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 12
Toby, let's keep in touch and see.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 25 Jan 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7
Following in your footsteps.
Hi Han!

Just read your post. I am currently in the process of organising my bike to be shipped to Lima for it to arrive mid-April. It will be going from Brisbane. Would be very interested in your shipping experience to Valparaiso; who you used etc.. My route will be Peru, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and back to Peru. I have used my freight agent before when I took the bike to Egypt but Peru seems to be getting harder by the minute. Care to share your experiences???
Cheers
Sam
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 26 Jan 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 12
Quote:
Originally Posted by Samtoms View Post
Hi Han!

Just read your post. I am currently in the process of organising my bike to be shipped to Lima for it to arrive mid-April. It will be going from Brisbane. Would be very interested in your shipping experience to Valparaiso; who you used etc.. My route will be Peru, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and back to Peru. I have used my freight agent before when I took the bike to Egypt but Peru seems to be getting harder by the minute. Care to share your experiences???
Cheers
Sam
HI Sam,I am just back in Melbourne, having landed on Tuesday afternoon.I started my trip in Valparaiso and went on a northern loop to north Chile, then Peru, then Bolivia, then Argentina all the way back down to Mendoza and back to Valparaiso to drop and pick up stuff before doing my southern loop all the way down to Ushuaia, crossing the border between Chile and Argentina many times. Then back to Valparaiso to crate and ship my bike back to Melbourne. All up 3.5 months and 20,000km.Based on my experience and that of other travellers, I personally would not ship to Lima, but to Valparaiso, the reason being that Chile is a corruption free country, clear and documented procedures are in place, all in above board. Just a couple of weeks ago a couple of Swiss friends who shipped out of Lima were on the verge of having to fly back there to prove the bikes were theirs because the Peruvian stopped the consignment from going..That being said, I am glad I did not attempt to do all the import and export procedures myself, even in Chile, because you need to know what to do, where to go etc.. and that is not easy. For example in Valparaiso the harbour is about 30 km from the container depots, which are in the hills... so you need to be able to get there..To ship my bike out to Valparaiso I used Bikes Abroad Pty.Ltd, based in Melbourne (where I live). They are very serious and thorough, and riders themselves, and all went very well (bike was well crated, all spick and span).To do all the import procedures as well the re-export procedures from Valparaiso, I hired the services of Villa Kunterbunt in Valparaiso. Their fee for each procedure was 200 pesos, to which of course you have to add custom fees, container depot fees, taxi costs to get to the container depot etc etc... Martina and Enzo, the couple who operate this service, work from their home in Valparaiso and also provide cheap accommodation (to motorcyclists only) right in the heart of Valparaiso, so this is also very handy and you get to meet other riders at their place too. Their stored my crate, which I re-used to re-export my bike (both ways, the crate goes into a container). All up I would highly recommend the services of Bikes Abroad here in Australia and Villa Kunterbunt in Valparaiso, both professional outfits who specialize in bikes, know the process, the formalities etc..Call me on 0417 896 639 if yu wish to discuss further.Cheers,
Reply With Quote
Reply

« 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
Buying and registering a motorcycle in Chile timyarb Trip Paperwork 16 2 Jan 2018 19:55
My travels to Bolivia, Chile, Perú & Brasil. LukitasARG Ride Tales 3 6 Feb 2012 11:31

 
 

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 05:34.

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