Any one toured Argentina / Chile ?.

[Mooch]

Plan to visit Argentina around late Feb next year for 6 weeks and was thinking of doing a motorcycle tour for 12 - 18 days. Have been inspired after seeing the film "Motorcycle Diaries" as the countryside looks great.Time will be the biggest factor and I see the distances are vast. Wouldn't mind hiring an adventure style bike and go on an organised tour.
Has anyone done a tour on motorcycle around Argentina / Chile boarder area? If so I'd be interested on hearing your opinions of where to go / visit and any words of wisdom ?.

[Sniper]

Have fun mate. I believe it is a fantastic ride. I would love to do it myself one day

[James Deuce]

Have I mentioned I hate you?

No?

Well I do.

[Mooch]

Have I mentioned I hate you?

No?

Well I do.

Would it change things if we brought back gifts for godson and family ?

[James Deuce]

Would it change things if we brought back gifts for godson and family ?

Alright then, so long as it isn't meat products.

[Paul in NZ]

Would it change things if we brought back gifts for godson and family ?

Is it too late for me and Vicki to hate you as well? (will forward sizes and taste in bikes / jewellery later) :no:

Oh well...

It can get hot so if it is going to be summer I'd suggest investing in a pair of large camel back thingies so you can take advantage of bottled water etc and stay hydrated.

Have fun - take pictures - enjoy

[Mooch]

Is it too late for me and Vicki to hate you as well? (will forward sizes and taste in bikes / jewellery later) :no:

Oh well...

It can get hot so if it is going to be summer I'd suggest investing in a pair of large camel back thingies so you can take advantage of bottled water etc and stay hydrated.

Have fun - take pictures - enjoy

Why not join us in Feb then , not like you've got kids living at home any more have you ?

[Hitcher]

Ron Ayers runs regular guided motorcycle tours of South America. They look fantastic and are on our "wish list".

Check out http://ronayres.com/

PS: Take photos...

[Paul in NZ]

Why not join us in Feb then , not like you've got kids living at home any more have you ?

Sadly all the poverty struck students and apprentices have moved home to totally trash the place.... Whats worse, daughter number 1 and family have moved to the north island so I now get the grandkids as well.... (which I kinda like)

Cheers

[LB]

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Chris Parkin, Jo and Gareth Morgan et al have done a Sth American tour - pm me your email address and I'll put you in contact.
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[Motu]

That'd be a dream fulfilled.It was funny in Ted Simons book when he was told in Chile,or Argentina,to ''beware of the Black Falcons'' oooh,scary shit....then he found out the local Cops drove black Falcons!

[Hitcher]

That'd be a dream fulfilled.It was funny in Ted Simons book when he was told in Chile,or Argentina,to ''beware of the Black Falcons'' oooh,scary shit....then he found out the local Cops drove black Falcons!
1960s vintage Falcons too. And Peugeot 504 taxis.

[clint640]

You've probably already found it, but if not: http://www.advrider.com - search in trip reports.

Cheers

[Mooch]

Thanks for the info people . This one looks interesting too. A motorcyclist who's turned a hoby into a business.
http://www.rideargentina.com.ar/ingles/entrar3.html

[jimdaworm]

I would love to go there someday :crybaby:

[mangell6]

mumble mumble mutter . . . .

[James Deuce]

Yes. Indeed.

Ten characters.

[argento]

your will be welcome in Argentina. The "mate" and the "asado" waits for you. Visit Mar del Plata in the Atlantic Coast.

[Posh Tourer :P]

I picked up a brochure at the NEC show for H-C tours, who do things all over the world. If you plan to go ahead with this, let me know, and I might try and join the same tour, depending on price. Was considering seeing some of South America at the end of my 2 years, and this may give the prod that actually gets me there....

[Mooch]

I picked up a brochure at the NEC show for H-C tours, who do things all over the world. If you plan to go ahead with this, let me know, and I might try and join the same tour, depending on price. Was considering seeing some of South America at the end of my 2 years, and this may give the prod that actually gets me there....

Posh ,
If all goes to plan we'll (wife & I) be doing a 14 day tour in March 06 , Will know more late December. We'll probably spend a couple of weeks in Buenos Aires as well dancing in Tango halls.

[Posh Tourer :P]

I think I'll pass on the Tango halls.....

Seeing South America would be nice though. I'll go all out to learn as much Spanish as I can while I'm there over the next three months.....

[Mooch]

Have finally decided and booked tour. Anyone in the area at the time is welcome to join us. We’re starting on the 22nd March.
http://buenosaires-caracas.com.ar/losandes-ing.htm

John, thanks for advice regarding transalps, we are hiring the 600 cc models. They will use a lower seat (800mm) for the wife so she will be fine.