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Motorcycle Adventure in Northwest Argentina

13 days tour

from €8 210 / person

Length 13 days

Type of tour WITH TOUR GUIDE

Accommodation Camping & Apartment

Level INTERMEDIATE

OVERVIEW

Motorcycle Tour Northwest Argentina

Name: Motorradtour Nordwestargentinien
Brand: Overcross
Price: 8210.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

This 13-day motorcycle trip through the magnificent landscapes of Salta, Argentina, and Jujuy is an unforgettable adventure for anyone seeking sun, fun, interesting culture, and remote mountain landscapes.

Introduction to the motorcycle tour

Welcome to the colorful and fascinating northwest of Argentina, pure South America! This 11-day motorcycle tour through the grand landscapes of Salta and Jujuy is an unforgettable adventure for anyone seeking sun, fun, varied motorcycle riding, interesting culture, and many solitary mountain landscapes. This motorcycle adventure tour takes us through the most spectacular regions of northwest Argentina, one of the most original places in South America. On one hand, it goes through deeply carved valleys with their bizarre and colorful rock formations, traditional villages, and breathtaking mountain passes, up into the mountain desert Puna with its vast plains, dazzling white salt lakes, remote lagoons, and imposing volcanic cones.

Daily program: Motorcycle Adventure in Northwest Argentina

Day 1: Arrival

You will be picked up at the airport in Salta and taken to the hotel from which the tour will start the next day. After a short introduction to the motorcycle tour and information about Salta, the rest of the day is free for you.

Day 2: Quebrada de Cafayate Canyon

We leave the Andean city of Salta heading south and follow the Lerma Valley until it abruptly narrows into a canyon: the Quebrada de Cafayate. This canyon impresses with its red sandstone formations, which have eroded into bizarre shapes like the Frog, the Obelisk, or the Amphitheater due to wind and weather. Over the sandy plains of the Calchaquí Valley, we ride to the small town of Cafayate. After lunch at the Plaza, we drive to the Quilmes ruins, one of the most important pre-Inca ruins in northern Argentina. Then we take a first-class motorcycle route over the 'small hell pass' into the green valley of Tafi del Valle.

Day 3: Tropical Cloud Forest

First, we visit the standing stone field of El Mollar before descending through the Sosas Canyon, through dense tropical cloud forests into the fertile plains of Tucuman. After lunch, we ride the adventurous Los Alisos Pass back up into the mountains to the remote town of Andalgala. Nearby, the semi-precious stone rhodochrosite, the national stone of Argentina, is mined.

Day 4: Cafayate

On a desert-like track, we ride our motorcycles to Belen, a lively town at the foothills of the Central Andes. Now back on Ruta 40, we follow the Santa Maria River north to Cafayate, the wine capital of northern Argentina, where we will spend the night in a fairy-tale hotel.

Day 5: Mountain Village Cachi

Today's ride takes us along the Calchaquí River through narrow gorges and vast valleys, certainly a highlight of this motorcycle tour. We traverse the jagged rocky landscapes of the 'Arrow Canyon' shaped by erosion. The beauty of this remote area nearly surpasses that of the famous Quebrada de Cafayate. Lunch will be at a paradisiacal first-class vineyard. Overnight stay in the picturesque mountain village of Cachi, which is overlooked by a mountain range over 6000m high.

Day 6: Los Cardones National Park

To return from Cachi to Salta, we first cross Los Cardones National Park, a plain covered with thousands of cacti, cross the Cuesta del Obispo Pass, and wind down the breathtaking gravel road through the Valle Encantado back to Salta, where we will spend the night.

Day 7: Mountain Village Iruya

Today's very intense day first takes us along a winding paved road - a motorcycle paradise - through wooded mountains into the picturesque Quebrada de Humahuaca, a gorge declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. We reach the 4000m high Abra del Condor Pass and the charming mountain village of Iruya, surrounded by colorful cliffs at a narrow point of the valley.

Day 8: Valley of Iruya

In the morning, we will take a mountain hike of about 5 hours up to a plateau with overwhelming views of the valley of Iruya. The afternoon is free to experience the life in the traditional mountain village of Iruya.

Day 9: Yavi

Over the Abra del Condor, we return to the paved road and continue north towards the Bolivian border, where we reach the remote village of Yavi. There, the historic church Iglesia de San Francisco, the rock carvings of Las Cuevas, and the petroglyphs of Laguna Colorada can be visited.

Day 10: Laguna de los Pozuelos

We explore the extreme northwestern corner of Argentina and reach the deeply cut Angosto Canyon before rounding the sweeping landscapes of the national monument Laguna de los Pozuelos. This lagoon at almost 4000m is home to a unique fauna and flora. Then we head back down into the Quebrada de Humahuaca for an overnight stay in the lively town of Tilcara.

Day 11: Viaduct La Polvorilla

First, we visit the ruins of the fortress village Pucará de Tilcara from pre-Inca times before heading over the 4200m high 'Cuesta de Lipan' to the dazzling white salt lake Salinas Grandes. After a short ride over winding paved roads, we turn onto a partially sandy gravel road that leads us through a hidden valley to the Viaduct La Polvorilla of the famous 'Train to the Clouds.' After a short ride, we reach the mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres.

Day 12: Salta

Today, a special motorcycle adventure awaits us: we will conquer the highest pass of Salta and Argentina, the 4895m high Abra El Acay! The road gradually winds up the mountain to the pass and we can enjoy spectacular views from 5km above sea level over the vast plains of the Puna. After this breathtaking motorcycle ride, we leisurely follow the good paved road back to Salta through the colorful Quebrada del Toro, following the 'Train in the Clouds'.

Day 13: Departure

Today we head back home. We will take you to the airport, bringing along many impressive impressions and wonderful memories.

PRICE

from€8210.00 € / person

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

Rental motorcycle including fuel
Liability insurance
Customs papers for border crossings
Multilingual tour guides (English, Spanish, also speaks German)
4x4 support vehicle
Satellite phone
Mechanic
Toll fees & ferries
Maps
All accommodations in double rooms in local high-quality hotels
Breakfast and dinner
Snacks and water on the way
Luggage storage
Airport transfer
Travel security certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
Comprehensive insurance (4,000 US dollar deductible)

HIGHLIGHTS

Bizarre formations of the Quebrada:

            Drive through the Quebrada de las Conchas and Humahuaca, where red sandstone formations fascinate.

Highest point of Argentina:

            Crossing the challenging Abra El Acay pass at 5,000 meters for breathtaking views.

Experience cultural history:

            Visit the Quilmes ruins and the petroglyphs, witnesses of pre-Columbian history.

Motorcycle tour through salt flats:

            Adventurous ride through the surreal Salinas Grandes and the Angosto Canyon for unforgettable experiences.

Visit the painted villages:

Explore picturesque villages like Cafayate and Iruya, which enchant with their beauty and culture. Enjoy local wines and explore the traditional ways of life of the inhabitants in a stunning mountain landscape. Here you can also experience the impressive landscapes of the Andes with their high peaks and historic towns, making this trip an unforgettable experience.

Motorcycle Adventure in Northwest Argentina

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Intermediate

from €8.210 / Person

13 Days 10

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06 Sep. 2025 to 18 Sep. 2025

18 Apr. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

05 Sep. 2026 to 17 Sep. 2026

17 Apr. 2027 to 29 Apr. 2027

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FAQS

Experience in motorcycle riding is required.
Enduro motorcycles!!
5 to 6 hours per day.

Motorcycle Tour Northwest Argentina

Introduction to the motorcycle tour

Daily program: Motorcycle Adventure in Northwest Argentina

PRICE

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HIGHLIGHTS

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FAQS

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Motorcycle Tour Northwest Argentina

Introduction to the motorcycle tour

Daily program: Motorcycle Adventure in Northwest Argentina

PRICE

✓ Trip includes

✕ Trip does not include

HIGHLIGHTS

Additional options

Travel options

FAQS

Similar Adventures

OUR EXPERIENCE

For over 25 years, OVERCROSS® has been synonymous with guided 4x4 expeditions, self-drive offroad trips & adventures with off-road vehicles, authentic offroad journeys with a spirit of adventure.

19Team members

120+Countries

3000+Completed tours

25+Years of experience

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19
Team members

120+
Countries

3000+
Completed tours

25+
Years of experience