Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers Seeking Travellers
san pedro de atacama now san pedro de atacama now
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers Seeking Travellers Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
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 12 Apr 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Albany, West Australia
Posts: 63
san pedro de atacama now
Hello fellow travellers

Anyway in San Pedro now or soon and plan to head to Uyuni, Bolivia from there? I am in Salta at the moment and plan to head over to San Pedro de Atacama on Monday.

Anybody?
Or does anyone have some info on the recent road conditions. I realise the dry season doesn´t really start til May..

Thanks
Bruce.
__________________
www.brucethart.blogspot.com
Last edited by bruceontheloose; 12 Apr 2008 at 19:36.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 15 Apr 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Travelling RTW
Posts: 24
Hi Bruce,

I am in Santiago and am leaving tomorrow for Mendoza before heading up to San Pedro de Atatcama.

I would be good to catch up with you, but am not sure of your timescale.

Which pass did you take over to San Pedro de Atacama, was it the Jama?

Paul
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 15 Apr 2008
charapashanperu's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Huanuco, Peru, SA
Posts: 671
Bruce,

I was heading that way in July and wanted to try the lower 'paso de sico'. Everyone I spoke to said: "Oh no! You want to go via 'paso de jama', but I look for the more desolate route.

Anyway, we were turned back at the border of Argentina at Foz so we never got to try it. We ended up hoofing it back to Peru via the length of Bolivia from Corumba, Brazil to Juliaca, Peru. Until that we had tried to avoid Bolivia, but it turned out to be the highlight of the trip.

Sorry, I wish I could give you some info...

Toby (charapa) Around the Block 2007 |
__________________
http://www.aroundtheblockmotoadventures.com/
'We build the bike (in Peru) for your Epic Ride of South America.'
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 16 Apr 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Denmark - Copenhagen
Posts: 305
I am in Uyuni now and will head into the salt tomorrow (thousday) maybe I will catch you somewhere along the road. I am going to san pedro.

Mail me if at pkongsbak( att )hotmail( . )com if you can I will check tomorrow before I leave and on the route if possible.

Everything is dry and there should be no water on the salt. The sky is blue so it is beautyfull. The road down to uyuni and around the salt is dry.

I have talked to some tour guides and they say that it is not a problem to obtain, gas, water, food and accomodation in the area. Especially if you follow the tour route down the chilean border. The road is also in decent condition, according to them.
__________________
Peter Kongsbak
South East Asia, USA, Central and South America and Scandinavia.
Last edited by peter-denmark; 16 Apr 2008 at 22:05.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 17 Apr 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Albany, West Australia
Posts: 63
Going to Iquique first..
Hi Paul (and toby)
I ended up going over Paso de Jama today. This is an excellent pavement road the whole way and not a lot of traffic. Very pretty too.
Paul, you are going to love Northwest Argentina. The scenery is fantastic and the roads are awesome. The ol Vstrom loved it all.

Peter, thanks a lot for the up to date information. Unfortunately I have had a change of plans because I lost my camera (left it behind at an Internet Cafe in Salta... not happy, but my own fault). Since I need to buy a new one I have decided to head further north in Chile first, to Iquique since it has a tax free zone. Plan to make a dash up there tomorrow.. After that I plan to head across into bolivia. Not sure which road to take yet but am determined to reach uyuni..
__________________
www.brucethart.blogspot.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 17 Apr 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Travelling RTW
Posts: 24
Hi Bruce,

Thanks for the information. I rode from Santiago to just outside Mendoza yesterday - the V-Strom took it all in it's stride and loved the hairpins on the Chileans side!

I am a few days behind you , but will start riding up north today; hopefully we'll catch up.

Paul
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
Chile, San Pedro Atacama - Hostal, Camping Werner Zwick Sleep and Eat, South America 3 5 Mar 2009 16:54
Uyuni - San Pedro Atacama Oct/Nov 2007 BklynDakar Travellers Seeking Travellers 3 1 Nov 2007 02:34
Salar de Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama maria41 South America 14 14 Oct 2007 01:51
parking the bikes in San Pedro Atacama Twintraveller Route Planning 2 15 Jul 2005 00:21
San Pedro de Atacama to Salta y_kiwi South America 8 22 Feb 2003 03:01

 
 

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 19:57.

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