Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Trip Transport
shipping bike from Bogota to Miami shipping bike from Bogota to Miami
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Trip Transport Shipping the vehicle and yourself.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

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


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 26 Jul 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
shipping bike from Bogota to Miami
After 5 months on the road mostly in South America including the east side I decided to ship to Miami rather than riding through Central America again. Once is enough for me on that.
So I found an agent in Bogota who got me a quote on Centurian Airlines, about $800 to Miami in total. They did a good job but my bike sat in Bogota a couple days while I waited in Miami. Finally it came and I rode home to Nova Scotia...2 full days and 2 part days and only one speeding ticket. I have to find the contact information for Veronica...will post.

Regards,
Larry
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 26 Jul 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
contact info for this agent in Bogota
contact Veronica at veronicam@lyncargo.com

a good place to stay is Hotel del Puente in Bogota, close to airport and Veronica's office
In Miami you can stay right near airport at Motel 6 or other, close to Centurian. US Customs is only minutes from Centurian Cargo, you need to take your waybill there for stamping...

The Botota to Miami option is a good one to consider.
By the way, when I was shipping my bike there were 3 Colombians there shipping their Harleys to Miami, planning to ride to Alaska and back down through the western US and through Mexico and Central America home to Colombia. Say hi if you see them.

Larry
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 27 Jul 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by larrysimpson View Post
contact Veronica at veronicam@lyncargo.com

a good place to stay is Hotel del Puente in Bogota, close to airport and Veronica's office
In Miami you can stay right near airport at Motel 6 or other, close to Centurian. US Customs is only minutes from Centurian Cargo, you need to take your waybill there for stamping...

The Botota to Miami option is a good one to consider.
By the way, when I was shipping my bike there were 3 Colombians there shipping their Harleys to Miami, planning to ride to Alaska and back down through the western US and through Mexico and Central America home to Colombia. Say hi if you see them.

Larry
Larry,

This may seem like dumb question but I'm assuming you used "Lyn Cargo" for shipping? Did you send the bike on a ship or via Plane?

I am planning on shipping my bike to either Cartagena or Bogota from Miami and need to start getting quotes. On a side note did you end up getting a Carnet?

Thanks in advance!

Beto
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 31 Jul 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
Hi,
Yes, Veroncia is with Lyn Cargo...no carnet necessary. Good luck.\

Larry
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 31 Jul 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
and shipment was by plane

Larry
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 13 Nov 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 95
A late question but if you pick up the thread, did you have to crate your bike?
Simon
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 14 Nov 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 266
Larry you mentioned in your first post, Once through central America was enough.
Was it the hassle of the border crossings or just your general experience?

For my trip I am tossing up Florida to Colombia by plane or riding through Mexico and C.A.
I have done 6 weeks previously in mexico and short trip to Guatamala so dont mind if I miss those 2 countries on this trip.
Just wanted to know if in your opinion the C.A portion is not to be missed, even if its just a single time or too much hassle?
Would appreciate your thoughts,

cheers,

jim
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 14 Nov 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon R View Post
A late question but if you pick up the thread, did you have to crate your bike?
Simon
no, they put the bike on a skid and shrink-wrapped it. Lyn Cargo/Centurion did a good job all in all.

Larry
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 14 Nov 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Truro Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 261
Quote:
Originally Posted by realmc26 View Post
Larry you mentioned in your first post, Once through central America was enough.
Was it the hassle of the border crossings or just your general experience?

For my trip I am tossing up Florida to Colombia by plane or riding through Mexico and C.A.
I have done 6 weeks previously in mexico and short trip to Guatamala so dont mind if I miss those 2 countries on this trip.
Just wanted to know if in your opinion the C.A portion is not to be missed, even if its just a single time or too much hassle?
Would appreciate your thoughts,

cheers,

jim
I am glad I did CA one way, just to have seen it and experienced it. But having done that once was enough. I do have some good memories though, met some good people and saw some good stuff. I think it was just that the countries were pretty close together and so the border crossings were a bit like running the gauntlet. I had one customs official try to bribe me (Honduras) and a few cops sniffing for bribes and some other border officials trying to stall me into getting my wallet out and of course the entrpreneur "helpers" were a general pain in the ass. After a while you just ignore them and keep moving ahead, act dumb and don't speak espanol even if you speak it good (just gives them more opportunity to spin you into their web).

Hope this helps and does not confuse you further.

CHeers
Larry
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 14 Nov 2010
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Moosejaw Canada
Posts: 89
Shipped from Cali to bogoto to Miami a couple weeks ago . Cost $ 1500 american for each bike plus $50 for mechanic at cali. Mike from mike@casablancahostel.com set things up for us. We had 2 bikes and got a deal on shipping. Mechanic required at cargo area in Cali. We used Centurian also.
Bike was held up in Bogota for a few days due to Flower season taking priority, bad weather, or who knows what. Send keys for bags and bike along incase security wants in. They did and stuff was all shifted but nothing missing. They may bust locks if they cant access. Ended up waiting in Miami calling centurion trying to stay calm. In miami when you go to customs ask for the personal effects counter and hand your papers in there only. Centurion charged $35. to release bike in miami.

Regarding central america. It is a once only for the same reasons.

Bill
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 14 Nov 2010
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 266
Quote:
Originally Posted by larrysimpson View Post
I am glad I did CA one way, just to have seen it and experienced it. But having done that once was enough. I do have some good memories though, met some good people and saw some good stuff. I think it was just that the countries were pretty close together and so the border crossings were a bit like running the gauntlet. I had one customs official try to bribe me (Honduras) and a few cops sniffing for bribes and some other border officials trying to stall me into getting my wallet out and of course the entrpreneur "helpers" were a general pain in the ass. After a while you just ignore them and keep moving ahead, act dumb and don't speak espanol even if you speak it good (just gives them more opportunity to spin you into their web).

Hope this helps and does not confuse you further.

CHeers
Larry
Thanks for the input
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 15 Nov 2010
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 5
craters
Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon R View Post
A late question but if you pick up the thread, did you have to crate your bike?
Simon
NO I did NOT crate the bike. I had D and D services in LA California D & D Services, Inc. : Motorsport Assembly, Storage and Transport Specialists, Motorcycle Shippers

I worked with Barney and these guys were VERY professional and I would strongly recommend them

Hope this helps out
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
Shipping Bike From Miami to Bogota, Colombia Acropolis South America 15 6 Apr 2019 00:22
Shipping from C.A. to Miami, or Michigan nanagosa4 Central America and Mexico 2 23 Nov 2008 18:28
Shipping/air: Venezuela or Colombia to Miami - need info! SalCar Trip Transport 2 8 Jan 2007 22:22
truck shipping- miami to caracas tomrsewell Trip Transport 0 17 Mar 2004 20:56
shipping bikes from panama to either miami or houston scarbro Trip Transport 1 6 Feb 2003 03:37

 
 

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

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

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 01:15.

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