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Your motorcycle tour in Argentina & Chile, Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama
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Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama

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Vintage Rides → Destinations → South America → Argentina → Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama
Simon
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Simon
Simon has been living in Argentina for almost 10 years. With experience of the region, a passion for riding and a deep knowledge of mechanics, he’s perfect for this adventure.
On the agenda
Come and discover the legendary Route 40 on a Royal Enfield and immerse yourself in the adventure of this legendary road that connects the north and south of Argentina, crossing landscapes as varied as they are spectacular. This motorcycle tour in Argentina will take you through the high Andean plateaus, between imposing volcanoes and deep canyons, and allow you to discover green oases such as the vineyards of Cafayate. Explore the Valley of the Moon, the Abra del Acay, the highest drivable pass in the Americas, and the mountain with 14 colours. Don't miss an excursion to Chile to explore the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world, with its lunar landscapes, active volcanoes, colourful lagoons and fascinating archaeological sites.

Prefer the lakes and volcanoes of the south? See Volcanoes and Lakes of Patagonia.

Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama

Your motorcycle tour in Argentina & Chile

13 stages - 1,522 miles (2,450 km)
Salta Stage 1/13
Salta
Bienvenido a Argentina ! Your South America motorbike tour begins in Salta, at the foot of the majestic Andes mountain range. This historic city will be the starting point for an unforgettable adventure through breathtaking landscapes, between mountains, valleys and deserts. Get ready to discover the soul of Argentina on your motorcycle.
Salta - Iruya Stage 2/13 180 miles (290 km), including 34 miles (55 km) of tracks
Salta - Iruya
First day on the motorbike! We leave Salta via the magnificent winding road No. 9 heading north. We then enter the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a mountain range listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which offers a palette of colours ranging from ochre to yellow, purple, green and red! We then take a 31 miles (50 km) track with the Condor Pass at 4,000 m to reach Iruya, a remote village perched at 2,780 m surrounded by cliffs.
Iruya - Purmamarca Stage 3/13 134 miles (215 km), including 75 miles (120 km) of tracks
Iruya - Purmamarca
We leave Iruya at sunrise and head towards Purmamarca, crossing the spectacular landscapes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. The road winds its way through colourful mountains, arid valleys and Andean villages before reaching the famous, vividly coloured hills surrounding Purmamarca. A beautiful riding day combining dirt roads with some of the most iconic landscapes of northwestern Argentina.
Purmamarca - Susques Stage 4/13 99 miles (160 km), including 16 miles (25 km) of tracks
Purmamarca - Susques
We continue our adventure towards the high Andean plateaus, heading for Susques. The track gradually climbs to over 3,700 metres above sea level, crossing salt flats, desert landscapes and vast stretches of untouched wilderness. A spectacular stage taking us deep into the Argentine Puna before reaching the small village of Susques for the night.
Susques - San Pedro de Atacama Stage 5/13 186 miles (300 km)
Susques - San Pedro de Atacama
Today we're heading to Chile! The Paso de Jama border at an altitude of 4,200 metres awaits us as we cross the Andes mountain range from east to west! A completely desolate area where we won't see a soul for over 124 miles (200 km) through the mountains. Arriving in Chile via the Atacama Desert is simply magnificent! We are treated to a vastness that few places in the world can offer. A view stretching over 155 miles (250 km) in every direction... Welcome to the driest desert in the world!
San Pedro de Atacama - Rio Grande Stage 6/13 99 miles (160 km), including 16 miles (25 km) of tracks
San Pedro de Atacama - Rio Grande
San Pedro de Atacama is a village in the middle of the desert where everything is concentrated, so we will stay there for three nights. Today we travel through the Valley of the Moon, 9 miles (15 km) of track on another planet in the middle of salt mountains! On the way to Rio Grande for lunch, the great canyons of the desert open up before us and their small winding roads are ideal for our motorbikes. At the end of the day, the sunset over the desert from the heights of the ‘Piedra del Coyote’ is a unique moment...
San Pedro de Atacama - Geysers del Tatio Stage 7/13 112 miles (180 km), all on tracks
San Pedro de Atacama - Geysers del Tatio
We set off in the dark this morning... We hit the trail at 6 a.m., guided by the light of the Himalayan headlamp and the rising sun... A breathtaking two-hour ride between volcanoes to arrive in the cold at an altitude of over 4,300 metres. At the end of the track, a field of boiling geysers! These 80 geysers at the foot of the Tatio volcano account for 8% of all the geysers in the world... The third largest field on earth. A totally improbable place that we discover at dawn, as this is the best time to appreciate its fumaroles. On our way back, we get lost on a small track along the Bolivian border before descending into the Atacama Desert.
San Pedro - San Antonio de Los Cobres Stage 8/13 242 miles (390 km), including 75 miles (120 km) of tracks
San Pedro - San Antonio de Los Cobres
The return to Argentina is via the same border crossing, as the other nearby border has not reopened since Covid. We cross the Andes mountain range again at an altitude of over 4,900 metres and reach the small mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres, perched at an altitude of 3,750 metres. ** Itinerary subject to change depending on border openings/closures.
San Antonio De Los Cobres - Cachi Stage 9/13 174 miles (280 km), including 16 miles (25 km) of tracks
San Antonio De Los Cobres - Cachi
A magnificent day of endless twists and turns! We descend from an altitude of 4,000 metres to 1,000 metres down the Quebrada del Toro, then climb back up to 3,700 metres in a few hours via the Cuesta del Obispo... The majestic mountains and paved roads are even more impressive today!
Rest day in Cachi Stage 10/13
Rest day in Cachi
A day off to discover the charming Andean village of Cachi, picturesque and authentic, overlooking the valley from an altitude of 2,500 metres. It's nice to stroll in the shade of the central square... A visit to the museum offers an immersion into the pre-Inca, Inca and Spanish eras. The local vineyards are also open to visitors. Lunch is at your leisure today.
Cachi - Cafayate Stage 11/13 124 miles (200 km), including 99 miles (160 km) of tracks
Cachi - Cafayate
Back on the 40! From track to track, we arrive at the hidden Brealito lagoon, located at an altitude of 2,700 metres. A gem of the north-west, a lunar landscape of rock formations sculpted by earthquakes, erosion and time. These rock spires pointing towards the sky open onto an exceptional track, a real treat for us and our motorbikes.
Cafayate - Salta Stage 12/13 124 miles (200 km)
Cafayate - Salta
On our last day of motorcycling, we continue our journey to Cafayate, crossing the Quebrada de Las Conchas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, some 60 miles (100 km) through a huge canyon formed by the oceans millions of years ago! You will discover impressive colours and rock formations, ranging from ochre to gold, green, red and yellow! Arrival in Salta. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Salta Airport Stage 13/13
Salta Airport
Depending on your flight schedule, you may be able to spend a few hours in Salta. You’re transferred to the international airport. End of our services.
Price
From £4990,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle and spare parts.

  • Fuel, parking fees and any tolls.

  • Third-party motorcycle insurance.

  • Compulsory insurance: medical expenses abroad and repatriation assistance covering motorcycle (large-displacement) accidents.

  • Legal assistance and cancellation insurance (strongly recommended).

  • International driving permit.

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Passport valid for the whole trip
Valid Visa, if required
This adventure tour is reserved for experienced riders. It includes long stages at high altitude (passes above 4,500 m), far from first aid. Primary assistance to reach the nearest medical centre is mainly provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are very rare. Limited phone networks and a ban on satellite phones can make it difficult to contact emergency services. As on any mountain itinerary, the quality of the roads and the difficulty of the route depend on the weather during and before the trip.
Reviews on this trip
4.8/5 · 42 review
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A mate suggested this trip to Argentina. I thought, why not. Then, before signing up:...

Thank you for this extraordinary trip…

Thank you for this extraordinary trip between Argentina and Chile, through sumptuous landscapes that change...

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The Andes by motorcycle, both alone in the adventure and supported in practice: it is...

Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama

Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama

Argentina & Chile: From Salta to Atacama

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