Goo North: South America Motorcycle Expedition

The Journey

Trans South American

Do you want to really take off with your motorcycle at the end of the world? Then you are exactly right here. We ride from Tierra del Fuego in Argentina to Cartagena in Colombia, crisscrossing the Andes from south to north. From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Caribbean beach, we traverse the continent with its extreme contrasts. 13,800 km off-road and on-road through breathtaking landscapes, past huge glaciers and high volcanoes, we experience new adventures and ancient cultures. Historical destinations, cultural sites, and modern attractions lie on our way. Parts of the Pan Americana and sections of the Dakar Rally, which took place in South America from 2009 to 2019, mainly in the deserts of the continent, await us, just like dizzying tracks off the main roads. If you bring off-road and on-road experience as well as physical fitness and team spirit, you are just right for this adventure. Your experienced tour guide and/or co-guide is multilingual, raised in South America, and is well-versed in conducting adventure trips. Ahead of us lie 13,800 adventurous kilometers divided into two stages.

From $ 19,846 / Person

57 Days from 14 Beginner

Select your date

14 Nov. 2026 to 10 Jan. 2027

10 Apr. 2027 to 06 Jun. 2027

13 Nov. 2027 to 09 Jan. 2028

Additional options

Mietmotorrad Yamaha Tenere 700 für diese Motorradreise one-time

$11,169

Preisnachlass für die Mitfahrt im Begleitfahrzeug one-time

$7,015

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Adventure in Torres del Paine

Adventure in Torres del Paine

Experience the majestic beauty of Torres del Paine National Park with its breathtaking glaciers.

02 Drive through the stunning Pampa

Drive through the stunning Pampa

Enjoy the vastness of the Pampa and discover turquoise rivers flowing from glacier mountains.

03 Border crossing over the Roballos Pass

Border crossing over the Roballos Pass

Cross the picturesque Roballos Pass to Chile and enjoy the spectacular view of the Andes.

04 Patagonian adventure on the Rio Baker

Patagonian adventure on the Rio Baker

Ride along the Rio Baker and experience the roaring rapids amid breathtaking mountain landscapes.

05 Unforgettable fjord crossings

Unforgettable fjord crossings

On our journey, you can look forward to exploring three fascinating fjords. These impressive waterways take you through the heart of nature in South America and offer exclusive insights into remarkable landscapes. As you cruise over the fjords, surrounded by majestic peaks and turquoise water, you will experience the untouched beauty of the region up close. These unique crossings combine adventure with relaxation and make your motorcycle tour unforgettable.

Days 1–6

Motorradreisen Tunesien Enduro Abenteuerreise Abenteuer

Stage 1: Ducks and Pampa Motorcycle Adventure

Four weeks and 7,000 km through Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, from Ushuaia to La Paz, first 1,400 km in Argentina over the Andes to Puerto Montt in Chile. There, up the Carretera Austral and back over the Andes to Mendoza, from there through the Argentine Pampa following the traces of the Dakar over Chilecito to Salta, another 2,300 km in Argentina before we reach the Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia and travel over Oruro to La Paz.

Reise-Enduro-Motorrad auf dem Salar de Uyuni in Bolivien

Stage 2: Pure Enduro Journey: The Inca Trail

Four weeks and about 6,800 km from La Paz in Bolivia past Lake Titicaca to Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, from Lima over Quito to Cartagena on the Caribbean.

Erlebnis-Reisen Argentinien, Torres del Paine

Bolivia

The diverse landscape of Bolivia ranges from the Andes to the Atacama Desert and the rainforest in the Amazon basin. Lake Titicaca is the largest lake on the continent and the border with Peru runs right through the lake. La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world and the lower you go from the Altiplano at 4,000 m into the valley, the more expensive the residential area becomes.

Questions about the tour itinerary?

Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.

Peru

In Peru, we experience breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and excellent local cuisine. Peru is located just below the equator. We leave Lake Titicaca heading southwest toward Arequipa, also known as the white city. Halfway to Trujillo, we leave the coast and head up the Western Andes to Huaraz.

Motorradreisen Suedamerika Quito Biodiversität Anden

Ecuador

Ecuador has Quito, at 2,850 m the highest capital in the world with an intact center from the Spanish colonial period, and is among the countries with the highest biodiversity. On adventurous trails with endless curves, after crossing the border through Podocarpus National Park, we travel through the Ecuadorian Andes to Cuenca.

Motorradreisen Suedamerika Kolumbien Landschaften gastfreundlich

Colombia

Colombia has made negative headlines for years due to drug wars and guerrilla fights. In the meantime, visitors and Colombians can peacefully travel and explore this beautiful country. A country with diverse landscapes, whose inhabitants are incredibly hospitable.

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PRICE

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$ 19,846 / person

Price Options

Expedition participants $ 19,846

Additional Options

Rental motorcycle Yamaha Tenere 700 for this motorcycle trip $ 11,169

Discount for riding in the accompanying vehicle $ 7,015

Trip includes

All hotel, lodge, and camping accommodations on the motorcycle expedition through South America
Breakfast and dinner
Tour guide for the South America expedition
The tour operator OVERCROSS provides a 24-hour emergency call for this trip.
Rescue service during evacuation up to the insurance sum of 5000 €
Provision of a satellite phone specifically for the motorcycle expedition
Travel protection certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
Online tour guide, connected to us via satellite tracker
Relatives and friends receive a location and status report from OVERCROSS (upon request)
Maps for crossing South America
Assistance with visa questions and possibly organization
Tour folder with travel information for preparing the motorcycle expedition
Equipment and packing list for preparing the enduro travelers
When selecting the option "Rental motorcycle Yamaha T7 for this motorcycle trip": The transport of the rental motorcycle is included in the price.
Post-expedition meeting
Ride with your own motorcycle

Restaurant and bar visits & drinks
Shipping costs for spare parts for your own motorcycle
Transport costs of your own motorcycle, costs for this approximately 2000€ in the shared container
Fuel costs
Round trip flight
Everything that is "NOT" listed in the service description!

FAQS

Colombia has made significant progress in improving its security situation in recent years. However, there are still some areas that we will not travel through on this motorcycle trip, and your experienced tour guide is well-informed about these areas.
A motorcycle expedition is a longer and often adventurous journey by motorcycle. Unlike a regular motorcycle trip, which is more tourist-oriented, an expedition often focuses on exploring remote places, taking unusual routes, and overcoming challenges. See also the Wikipedia link to Expedition on this page.
Yes, for a motorcycle trip in South America, you generally need a valid passport and depending on your home country, you may also need a special visa for the countries you pass through on this motorcycle expedition. The OVERCROSS team is happy to assist you with formalities such as visa applications.
If you do not rent one of our Yamaha Tenere 700 rental bikes, we recommend a travel enduro or enduro under 1000cc. In principle, you can ride any motorcycle that you are comfortable with. The limits are usually those of the rider and not those of the motorcycle.
This motorcycle expedition presents various challenges to you, such as: mental strength, riding long stages, cultural differences, language barriers, technical riding challenges.
The road network in South America varies from well-developed highways to unpaved roads in rural areas. The main traffic arteries are usually well-maintained, but in remote areas, road conditions can be more challenging. On our motorcycle expedition, you will ride on a mix of different terrains.
Many tire manufacturers such as Continental, Metzeler, or Mitas produce high-quality tires for this application. Ultimately, however, the choice of tires is very individual and personal. On our motorcycles, we usually have Heidenau K60 Scout mounted, as this tire has a center rib on the rear tire from a certain size.
On the rental bikes from OVERCROSS, you will find an aluminum luggage box system, but you can also choose a soft luggage system.
We recommend installing an engine guard, crash bars, and hand guards on your motorcycle.
It is not necessary to have an extra gas can, as the volume of your standard tank is fully sufficient for this trip.
Yes, for this motorcycle trip, you need a credit card with sufficient funds/coverage and the option to withdraw cash.
In general, cash is always useful, but you can also withdraw money with your credit card during the trip.
You will receive a packing list for this motorcycle trip in the tour folder before the trip.
Depending on the chosen route, whether to the south or north, the shipping of the vehicle will be either to Cartagena (Colombia) or Ushuaia (Argentina). To ensure that all vehicles arrive on time before the start of the tour, shipping at least 2 months in advance is required.

OVERCROSS note on itinerary

The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS

Go North South America Motorcycle Expedition

Trans South American

Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

Stage 1: Ducks and Pampa Motorcycle Adventure