About the tour
On this tour, we will discover the Atacama Desert, one of the most sought-after destinations for motorcyclists in South America! An arid, yet captivating, landscape with lunar scenery, salt flats, geysers, lagoons, and volcanoes will win you over! In addition to Atacama, we will explore the Argentine Northwest, famous for its colorful mountains and unique rock formations present in the Quebrada de las Conchas. Our journey will take you to one of Argentina’s main wine regions: Mendoza! With a special wine tourism program, we will taste excellent wines in an exclusive experience. Besides all these attractions, we will cross the Andes Mountains twice: once via Paso Los Libertadores and again via Paso Jama, an unforgettable experience! Tour conducted with rented motorcycles in Chile.
Itinerary, routes, and highlights
The itinerary combines the arid landscapes of the Atacama Desert, passing through the famous winding roads of the Andes Mountains, to then reach South America's most renowned wine-producing region. The route crosses impressive high-altitude passes, vineyard regions in Argentina, and challenging stretches, uniting high-altitude riding with rich South American culture.
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Day 06
Shaqui – Cafayate: 370 km
Day 07
Cafayate – Purmamarca: 370 km (visit to Cerro 14 Colores)
Day 08
Day 09
Atacama Tourism: 50 km
Day 10
Sightseeing in Atacama: 0 km
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Day 13
Vallenar – Santiago: 660 km
Day 14
Services Offered
Included
- Experienced Brazilian motorcycle guide
- Support vehicle (luggage and logistical support)
- Accommodation in premium hotels with breakfast and parking
- BMW GS 1250 motorcycle rental with insurance and top case
- Fuel
- Motorcycle insurance (security deposit required)
- Trip presentation briefing
- Travel insurance (medical/hospital)
- Transfer San Pedro de Atacama – Airport (start of trip)
- Suggested sightseeing in San Pedro de Atacama
- Wine tourism in Mendoza and Cafayate
- Exclusive service for ticketing, additional hotels, transfers, extra experiences, etc.
- Assistance with documentation
- 24-hour assistance during the trip
- Road book
- Travel kit
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- *Everything not mentioned as included
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What you should know
Packages subject to change
Shared room packages require another participant to share. If no partner is available, the package is converted to a single room with a price adjustment.
Minimum number of participants
Tours require a minimum of 6 registered riders to be confirmed. If not confirmed, MotoNomads will issue a 100% refund, or the amount can be used for another tour.
Make this tour exclusive for your group
Customize this itinerary for your group. Choose the date and duration, and we will take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
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