MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · PERU
Peru Motorcycle Trip: Andes & North Coast
If you love challenging motorcycle trips, the north of Peru is just right for you. This tour takes you through remote regions of the Andes, far away from mass tourism.
The Journey
Peru Motorcycle Trip: Andes & North Coast
Northern Peru remains one of the most exciting destinations for experienced motorcyclists. This tour has been perfected over many years and combines spectacular routes with remote areas far from the well-known travel routes. You will ride through the impressive Andean highlands, over lonely passes and past traditional mountain villages. Highlights include the Cañón del Pato, the Huascarán National Park with its glaciers and turquoise mountain lakes, as well as the impressive adobe city of Chan Chan on the Pacific coast. Significant elevation changes, winding roads, and an off-road portion of about 25 percent make this journey particularly demanding. With the Yamaha Ténéré 700, you can master any terrain. This tour is ideal for you if you have a lot of riding experience and are looking for extraordinary adventures.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Peru! After your arrival at the airport in Lima, you will be welcomed by our team and taken comfortably to your hotel. Use the rest of the day to settle in and prepare for the upcoming motorcycle adventure.
Lima
At the start of your journey, you will discover Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru. During a city tour, you will explore the historic center with the Plaza de Armas and the Presidential Palace. Those who wish can also visit the sights from the inside. Entrance fees are paid on site.
Panamericana to Churin
Today you leave Lima behind and follow the Pan-American Highway north. After about 200 kilometers, you reach Churín at an altitude of 2,258 meters. The small Andean town is especially known for its natural hot springs and offers the perfect introduction to the mountainous world of Peru.
Into the Andes to Huánuco
On the second day of travel, you dive even deeper into the Andes. The varied route takes you to an altitude of over 3,100 meters, before you reach Huánuco at 1,884 meters after about 200 kilometers. Here you will spend the evening in a relaxed atmosphere.
Over the Cordillera Blanca
Today one of the scenic highlights of the journey awaits you. The route leads through the impressive Cordillera Blanca, the highest mountain range in South America with numerous peaks over 5,700 meters. After about 280 kilometers, you will reach Huaraz, the gateway to Huascarán National Park.
Through the Duck Gorge
Today, one of the most spectacular stages of the journey awaits you. You will cross the legendary Cañón del Pato and follow a historic railway line through 39 tunnels carved into the rock and impressive gorges. The challenging off-road route is one of the most impressive routes in Peru. At the end of the day, you will reach Caraz, where you will spend the night.
Huascarán National Park
The route takes you through diverse gravel paths into the impressive Huascarán National Park. At the legendary pass Punta Olímpica at over 4,700 meters altitude, you will be greeted by massive glaciers, clear mountain lakes, and majestic peaks over 6,000 meters high. Afterwards, it continues to Chacas, where you can wind down your day.
Via Carhuaz to Huaraz
From Chacas, the route takes you over Carhuaz back to Huaraz. Along the way, you will cross impressive landscapes that are home to the spectacled bear and the Andean condor. You will be accompanied by spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Huaylas Alley
Today features a relaxing day in the impressive Callejón de Huaylas. Take the time to enjoy the unique mountain scenery at your leisure. Those who wish can explore the turquoise Laguna Parón or take a trip to the Pastoruri Glacier. You can design the day entirely at your own pace.
Over the Callàn Pass
Leaving the highlands via the Callàn Pass at 4,224 meters, we reach Casma through winding serpentine roads and drive on the Pan-American Highway to the port city of Chimbote (about 210 km).
Panamericana to Huanchaco
You leave the Andean highlands today over the Pass Callán at an altitude of 4,224 meters. The route takes you down winding serpentine roads towards the coast. After arriving in Casma, you continue along the Panamericana to the port city of Chimbote, where the next stage ends after about 210 kilometers.
Chan Chan
Today you dive into the history of Peru and visit Chan Chan, the former capital of the powerful Chimú Empire. The impressive adobe city was built around 1300 and spans approximately 28 square kilometers. Once, it was one of the largest cities of its time and today is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the country.
Panamericana to Barranca
Today you follow the Pan-American Highway along the Pacific coast south again. The long but relaxed stage gives you time to enjoy the changing landscapes of the coastal region. In the evening, you reach the tranquil coastal town of Barranca, where you spend the night.
From Barranca to Lima
In the last approximately 190 kilometers, the route takes you back to Lima. Behind you lies an extraordinary journey through the Andes and along the Pacific coast, full of impressive landscapes, challenging routes, and unforgettable experiences. With many new impressions in your luggage, your motorcycle adventure in Peru comes to an end.
Departure
Today it's time to say goodbye. After the transfer to the airport in Lima, you will take your return flight over the great ocean back home. With unforgettable impressions, many experiences, and a bag full of memories, your adventure in Peru comes to an end. Until next time, Peru!
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Trip includes
- Rental motorcycle Yamaha Ténéré 700 (self-drive)
- Overnight stay in selected hotels
- German-speaking tour guide
- Support vehicle for luggage transport
- Satellite phone
- Airport transfers
- Travel security certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
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