|
26 Dec 2013
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7
|
|
South America Cross-Continental Trip (June (25ish) 2014-March 2015)
So I'm planning a trip that will begin in Bogota, Colombia (flying in) and I will be spending a month and a half in Colombia and buying a 200/250cc dual-sport motorcycle over there while enjoying the world cup games with the rest of the country. I have family in two different cities in Colombia, and will thus be able to stay at their places for 2-3 weeks.
The rest of the trips revolves around driving through Ecuador and onto Peru, where I also have family members in various cities. From Peru -->Bolivia -->Chile-->Argentina-->Uruguay-->Brazil -->Venezuela -->Colombia
I plan to camp as much as possible, and drive by through the countryside more than staying in the larger cities. Hostels and couch surfing are other options that I'm looking at to lower the cost of the trip. I am fluent in Spanish (first language) and will have no problem communicating with anyone in the spanish speaking countries. I plan to spend more time in the countries with more to see (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina) but I'm still working on a preliminary schedule. I am hoping to save a significant amount of money (6-10K) for this trip and hope that you might as well too. I'm dying to have this kind of experience and would be STOKED to have other fellow travelers alongside in certain parts/countries. Let me know if you're interested
|
29 Dec 2013
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: On the Road
Posts: 59
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by banamuro
So I'm planning a trip that will begin in Bogota, Colombia (flying in) and I will be spending a month and a half in Colombia and buying a 200/250cc dual-sport motorcycle over there while enjoying the world cup games with the rest of the country. I have family in two different cities in Colombia, and will thus be able to stay at their places for 2-3 weeks.
The rest of the trips revolves around driving through Ecuador and onto Peru, where I also have family members in various cities. From Peru -->Bolivia -->Chile-->Argentina-->Uruguay-->Brazil -->Venezuela -->Colombia
I plan to camp as much as possible, and drive by through the countryside more than staying in the larger cities. Hostels and couch surfing are other options that I'm looking at to lower the cost of the trip. I am fluent in Spanish (first language) and will have no problem communicating with anyone in the spanish speaking countries. I plan to spend more time in the countries with more to see (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina) but I'm still working on a preliminary schedule. I am hoping to save a significant amount of money (6-10K) for this trip and hope that you might as well too. I'm dying to have this kind of experience and would be STOKED to have other fellow travelers alongside in certain parts/countries. Let me know if you're interested
|
Hiya-I am planning to fly south into Colombia about the same time, I am comparing the costs of shipping a bike down (F700GS) or buying one down there...Stay in touch, not sure I want to go to the World Cup, more interested in Inca ruins and vineyards south into Argentina and Chile....Not sure how long I will be gone, over a year.
|
1 Jan 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7
|
|
Sweet! I plan to spend 2-3 weeks locating and purchasing a bike and around 3 more weeks exploring Colombia. In terms of watching world cup games, I meant watching them with the country(Colombia is ranked 4th in the world) and celebrating with them, not actually traveling to Brazil for the games. I plan to see the ruins and also travel through most of the Andes scenery in Peru and Bolivia. Ill keep in touch and as time approaches, we can finalize itineraries or meeting points along the trip.
|
16 Feb 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 16
|
|
Hey y'all,
I may be in your neck of the woods on some portion of my trip. I'm planning on going around North and South America, and I am still debating on whether I want to hit Brazil to experience the World Cup (US v. Ghana or US v. Portugal) or hit the Arctic circle around then. As things get more concrete, I'll let you know. Ride safe!
|
9 Apr 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 13
|
|
hi friends, I was planning the same thing for the same time!!! I am 35 from former Yugoslavia. I will bring my bike Bogota by airplane July1 , stay about a month in Colombia, ( I have a many of friends there). A friend will come to from Colombia to Macchu Picchu with his girlfriend ( who is also my good friend) , also on his bike. Then from Peru I have noone to ride with until Jujuy or Bolivia , where I will meet a group of friends. Some will come back to Argentina. Then going to the cone of south america ( enjoying the low cost and high quality in Argentina ) and back to Colombia through where I will have set up a job already (through Brazil). I also want to stay in hostels and camp out also. It will be awesome!!! My schedule is very flexible. I can take 1 month or 4. Lets meet up!!!
|
15 Apr 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7
|
|
Let's do it mate!! My email is banamuro@gmail.com. Email me and we can communicate via skype soon and talk about tentative plans. Excited to possibly find someone else to do this with!!
|
19 Apr 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 13
|
|
for sure !!!!
|
3 Jun 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: May 2014
Location: belgium
Posts: 6
|
|
Sounds great! I ll be in Chile in november 2014 starting my first motortrip in decemeber trough Patagonia... If You our close to Chile around that time, let me know!
|
3 Jun 2014
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 149
|
|
Hi Hugo,
I will be also in that area. I leave from Suriname.
Let's keep in touch: djinsital@gmail.com.
|
3 Jun 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: May 2014
Location: belgium
Posts: 6
|
|
check!
|
2 Sep 2014
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 9
|
|
Hi, I'm actually in Colombia now traveling South into Ecuador and then onto Peru around mid Sept. and then onto Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Where about is your merry band now?
Steve
|
4 Sep 2014
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2
|
|
Also looking for fellow traveller
Hi there, how are you getting on with your trip? I am looking to get to Peru mid-late September and would like to buy a bike and have a look around. Not too fussed where, but would like to see the Iguazu falls! How did you get on buying a bike?
Ross.
|
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
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
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. 11-15
- 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
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...
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™ 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!
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!
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.
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.
|
|
|