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Your motorcycle tour in North-West Argentina, The Highlights of North-West Argentina
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The Highlights of North-West Argentina

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Duration
9 D
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Tour Leader
Accommodation
Standard
Level
Intermediate
Meal Plan
Full-Board
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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.
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Discover North-West Argentina on a Royal Enfield: 808 miles (1,300 km) of breathtaking roads, including the legendary Ruta 40 once used by the Dakar Rally. In 9 days from Salta, this motorcycle tour in Argentina takes you through the country's most beautiful region, between gaucho country and Inca ruins: wide open spaces, high plateaus at 4,500 m (14,764 ft), llamas, salt flats and the Calchaquí Valleys with their hidden lagoons.

Want more tracks and Route 40? See Raid in Andean Land.

The Highlights of North-West Argentina

Your motorcycle tour in North-West Argentina

9 stages - 808 miles (1,300 km)
Arrival in Salta (1,200 m) Stage 1/9
Arrival in Salta (1,200 m)
Welcome to Argentina! The adventure begins in Salta, at the foot of the eastern Andes. Nicknamed "Salta la Linda" (Salta the Beautiful), the city has kept its colonial architecture, and the San Francisco church is famous for its red facade and walls. Overnight at a hotel in the city centre.
Salta - Humahuaca Stage 2/9 168 miles (270 km), including 37 miles (60 km) of tracks
Salta - Humahuaca
Leaving Salta, the tarmac winds along the green mountain road of the RN 9 before opening onto the mineral landscapes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ochre and red take over as the miles go by. We stop in the picturesque villages of Purmamarca or Tilcara before reaching Humahuaca, an altiplano town at 3,000 m (9,843 ft).
Humahuaca - Susques Stage 3/9 118 miles (190 km), including 16 miles (25 km) of tracks
Humahuaca - Susques
We continue towards the high Andean plateaus and Susques. The track climbs gradually to more than 3,700 m (12,139 ft), through salt flats, desert landscapes and vast wilderness. A spectacular stage into the heart of the Argentine Puna, before we reach the small village of Susques for the night.
Susques - San Antonio de los Cobres Stage 4/9 78 miles (125 km), including 75 miles (120 km) of tracks
Susques - San Antonio de los Cobres
We leave Susques for a wild crossing on the dirt tracks and ripio of the Puna. The route skirts the white expanse of the Salinas Grandes and winds through lunar landscapes above 3,500 m (11,483 ft), among llamas and vicuñas. Arrival in San Antonio de los Cobres (3,750 m / 12,303 ft), a legendary stop on Ruta 40, overlooked by the viaduct of the Train to the Clouds.
San Antonio de los Cobres - Cachi Stage 5/9 186 miles (300 km), including 12 miles (20 km) of tracks
San Antonio de los Cobres - Cachi
A magnificent day of endless bends! We drop from 4,000 m (13,123 ft) to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) down the Quebrada del Toro, then climb back to 3,700 m (12,139 ft) in a few hours on the Cuesta del Obispo. Majestic mountains and tarmac roads all day.
Cachi Stage 6/9
Cachi
A day in the charming, authentic Andean village of Cachi, overlooking the valley from 2,500 m (8,202 ft). It is a pleasure to stroll in the shade of the central square, the museum takes you through the pre-Inca, Inca and Spanish eras, and the local vineyards are open to visitors.
Cachi - Cafayate Stage 7/9 106 miles (170 km), including 87 miles (140 km) of tracks
Cachi - Cafayate
Back on Ruta 40! From track to track, we reach the hidden lagoon of Brealito at 2,700 m (8,858 ft). A gem of the North-West, this lunar landscape of rock formations has been carved by earthquakes, erosion and time. These spires of rock pointing to the sky open onto an exceptional track, a real treat for us and our motorcycles.
Cafayate - Salta Stage 8/9 124 miles (200 km)
Cafayate - Salta
Last riding day: we head on to Cafayate and cross the Quebrada de las Conchas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, about 62 miles (100 km) through a huge canyon shaped by the oceans millions of years ago. Rocks of every shape and colour, from ochre and gold to green, red and yellow. Arrival in Salta and overnight at the hotel.
Salta Airport Stage 9/9
Salta Airport
Depending on your flight times, you have a few more hours to enjoy Salta, its city centre and its many museums. Transfer to the international airport.
Price
From £3590,00 / 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: cover for medical expenses on site and repatriation assistance covering accidents on large-displacement two-wheelers.

  • Legal protection 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 raid is reserved for experienced riders. It includes long stages at high altitude, with passes above 4,500 m (14,764 ft), far from medical facilities. First assistance to reach the nearest medical centre is mainly provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are very rare. Limited mobile coverage and the ban on satellite phones can make it difficult to contact emergency services. As on any mountain route, road conditions and the difficulty of the route depend on the weather, during and before the tour.

From
£3590 / rider
£2990 / pillion
From 19 Nov. 2027 to 27 Nov. 2027
0 registered • Motorcycles available: 9
OPTION
From 07 Apr. 2028 to 15 Apr. 2028
0 registered • Motorcycles available: 9
OPTION
50% deposit
Cancellation and postponement with conditions
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