Argentina motorcycle trip: through the Argentine Atacama

Argentina motorcycle trip in the Atacama

Motorcycle trips in South America through Argentina across the vast, lonely plains of the Puna of Salta and Jujuy. The breathtaking landscape is characterized by huge salt flats and isolated volcanic mountains.

How long? 8 Days

When? Mar 20, 2027

Price € 5,029 / Person

On 2 wheels over the highest pass in Argentina

You will be picked up at the airport in Salta and taken to the hotel, from where your motorcycle adventure starts the next day. After a short introduction to the tour and information about Salta, you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Through a winding paved road through forested mountains, you will reach the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On gravel roads, you will reach the 4000 m high Abra del Condor and the mountain village of Iruya, surrounded by colorful rock walls. There is a 5-hour hike to a plateau with impressive views. Further north, near the Bolivian border, you will visit Yavi with its historical church and rock paintings. Afterwards, you will explore the Laguna de los Pozuelos at 4000 m with its unique flora and fauna. Over the 4200 m high Cuesta de Lipan pass, you will go to the dazzling white Salinas Grandes. After a winding paved road, a gravel road leads to the La Polvorilla viaduct, part of the "Train in the Clouds." A highlight awaits at Abra El Acay, the highest pass in Argentina at 4895 m. The ride offers spectacular views of the Puna plateau. Back to Salta, you will drive relaxed on good roads through the colorful Quebrada del Toro valley. The Atacama Desert in Argentina is considered the driest region in the world and stretches for about 1,000 kilometers along the Pacific coast of South America. With heights of up to 4,000 meters, the Atacama impresses with its unique landscape of salt flats, volcanoes, and geysers. Due to the extremely clear sky, the Atacama is a significant location for astronomy. The region attracts both tourists and scientists who explore its fascinating geological and climatic features. Precipitation is almost nonexistent here.

Motorcyclists riding a dirt track between towering red sandstone formations, mountains beyond

Three motorcyclists ride a paved mountain road past a red and green striped hillside dotted with cacti

Motorcyclists riding through a red sandstone canyon with mountains beyond

Motorcyclists travel a curving highway below cactus covered slopes striped in red and green

Argentina motorcycle trip in the Atacama

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca

Discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and experience breathtaking landscapes.

02 Hike in the Iruya Valley

Hike in the Iruya Valley

Experience a 5-hour hike with impressive views.

03 Laguna de los Pozuelos

Laguna de los Pozuelos

Discover a unique flora and fauna at dizzying heights.

04 High Passes and Salt Flats

High Passes and Salt Flats

Drive over the Abra El Acay, Argentina's highest pass, and the Salinas Grandes.

05 Adventure in the Atacama Desert

Adventure in the Atacama Desert

Experience impressive geological formations as you travel through the driest region in the world. With altitudes up to 4,000 m and the extremely clear sky, the Atacama is not only a paradise for motorcyclists but also attracts astronomers. Here, fascinating climatic and geological features become visible, highlighting the charm of the landscape.

Daniel S.

The support from the team during the week-long motorcycle tour in Salta and Jujuy was consistently professional. The multilingual guides were well-prepared and...

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Die Betreuung durch das Team während der einwöchigen Motorradtour in Salta und Jujuy war durchweg professionell. Die mehrsprachigen Reiseleiter waren gut vorbereitet und gaben klare Anweisungen, insbesondere während der anspruchsvollen Übergänge über hohe Pässe. Tägliche Briefings erleichterten das Navigieren durch die beeindruckenden Landschaften wie die Quebrada de Humahuaca und das Iruya Tal.

Dirk B.

The motorcycle trip through Argentina in the Atacama was well tailored to technical requirements. In particular, the daily briefings and the provision of GPS tr...

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Die Motorradreise durch Argentinien in der Atacama war gut auf technische Anforderungen ausgerichtet. Insbesondere die täglichen Briefings und die Bereitstellung von GPS-Tracks für die kurvenreiche Teerstraße zur Quebrada de Humahuaca ermöglichten eine präzise Navigation. Die BMW F800GS war nicht nur leistungsstark, sondern auch in einem einwandfreien Zustand, was für das anspruchsvolle Terrain der Puna von Salta und Jujuy entscheidend war. Insgesamt war die technische Vorbereitung durchweg durchdacht und erleichterte die anspruchsvolle Strecke über hohe Pässe.

Manuel S.

The organization of the motorcycle trip in the Atacama was well-structured and clear. The daily route briefings, including GPS tracks, enabled precise navigatio...

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Die Organisation der Motorradreise in der Atacama war strukturiert und klar. Die täglichen Übergaben der Routen inklusive GPS-Tracks ermöglichten eine präzise Navigation durch die kurvenreiche Quebrada de Humahuaca und die hochgelegenen Passagen. Die Gruppe war auf 10 Teilnehmer begrenzt, was eine individuelle Betreuung durch die mehrsprachigen Guides während der interessanten Stationen wie dem Iruya Tal garantierte.

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