Any one toured Argentina / Chile ?.

**Mooch** · 20th September 2005, 08:58

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** · 20th September 2005, 09:00

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

**James Deuce** · 20th September 2005, 09:00

Have I mentioned I hate you?

No?

Well I do.

**Mooch** · 20th September 2005, 09:02

Originally Posted by Jim2

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** · 20th September 2005, 09:03

Originally Posted by Mooch

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** · 20th September 2005, 09:08

Originally Posted by Mooch

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)

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** · 20th September 2005, 09:11

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Is it too late for me and Vicki to hate you as well? (will forward sizes and taste in bikes / jewellery later)

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** · 20th September 2005, 09:54

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** · 20th September 2005, 11:10

Originally Posted by Mooch

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 · 21st September 2005, 03:53

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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** · 21st September 2005, 08:09

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** · 21st September 2005, 08:59

Originally Posted by 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!

1960s vintage Falcons too. And Peugeot 504 taxis.

**clint640** · 21st September 2005, 11:29

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

Cheers

**Mooch** · 29th September 2005, 00:17

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