Motorcycle trip in Bolivia

Today we start with a briefing, where we learn more about our route, about the local "traffic rules," and get to know each other better. After that, we will head to "El Fuerte," a small, ancient Inca city. This was built around the oldest and largest stone sculptures in America. Our motorcycle journey is now starting!

We leave Sucre in the early morning. On smooth asphalt, we ascend towards the Altiplano (high plains) until we reach Potosí, the highest city in the world at 4,100 meters above sea level. During the ascent, we will receive instructions from the guides on how to deal with the altitude. In the afternoon, we visit the Miner’s Market, where you can purchase everything from coca leaves to dynamite. Here, we can buy some interesting souvenirs. Then we continue to the mines, where we will descend equipped into the belly of Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) to visit the 500-year-old, still operational silver mine. Not recommended for people with claustrophobia.

The Salar de Uyuni is a dry salt flat as large as Lower Bavaria. There are no trees, houses, mountains, and because there are only 2 colors (blue skies and white salt) you have no sense of scale at all. You can take insane photos. On the way to Incahuasi Island, we visit the salt market, the flag monument, the salt hotel, and of course the Dakar memorial.

On winding roads with a stunning view, we climb to 4,500 m. before descending into the valley of Cochabamba, where we can visit one of the largest markets with a large souvenir section. Due to the fact that Cochabamba is not a typical tourist destination, souvenir prices are among the lowest in Bolivia. Cochabamba is also called the 'culinary capital' of Bolivia, so dinner will be a treat. After navigating through traffic, we dive into the hustle and bustle of the Plaza and go to Café Cortado. For dinner, we indulge in the traditional dish 'Pique Macho'.

Today is the last day of our motorcycle journey, now we are on our way back to Samaipata via a beautiful road that leads through the mountains. The last day begins with an 80 km long segment of ancient Roman stone road. We cross the valley of the Rio Mizque and wind our way through the mountains on a stunning motorcycle route. In the afternoon, we return to Samaipata, leave our motorcycles and hurriedly jump into the hotel pool.

Our journey ends here and it is time to say goodbye. But who knows, maybe you'll return. You wouldn't be the first! The OVERCROSS tour operators will miss you anyway!