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Guided Group Tour: "The Bolivian Experience"

"The Bolivian Experience" Motorcycle Tour Package in the Andes Mountains

"The Bolivian Experience" Motorcycle Tour Package in the Andes Mountains

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Never been to Bolivia before? Most of us still don't even know somebody who has been, which is part of what makes riding motorcycles in Bolivia so exciting!

On the 11-day "Bolivian Experience" motorcycle adventure, you'll experience an insider's look at just some of what Bolivia has yet to show the world. This includes twisting down the infamous World's Most Dangerous Road, riding along the Salt Flats of Uyuni, up-close looks at UNESCO World Heritage towns like Potosi and Sucre, and so much more.

If you're an adventure rider craving a mix of on and off-pavement riding with a real "behind the scenes" look at life in the Andes Mountains, this is the tour package that puts it all and much more together for you! Use the form on this page to Contact Us and let us know when you want to RIDE.

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Adventures Begins! Arrival in Cochabamba, Bolivia (CBB airport)

Your Bolivian adventure begins at touchdown when our experienced staff meets you at the airport and leads you to your evening's lodging. Once you've settled in, the group will gather for a large celebration and introduction meal at one of the city's premier steak houses.

Hopefully you're arriving early enough that we can show you around Cochabamba a bit. At the very least, we'll use some time today to show you to your rental motorcycle and make sure you're fitted and as comfortable as possible. (Click "Bikes" or see "Pricing" on his page to see options.)

Day 2 - Cochabamba to Quime

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Our motorcycle trip begins! Having had a day or so to acclimate to the 2,500m altitude of Cochabamba, the trip begins with fantastic, twisting roads and a climb to 4,700m and an electrifying first look at the Andes Mountains.

Then down through a glacier-lined valley we descend toward our overnight stay at a charming hostel on the edge of the Amazon rainforest to relax and enjoy the enormous variety we've already experienced.

Day 3 - Quime to Chulumani

Now descending further and lower into Amazonian territory, all-dirt-riding is the change for today! Back in warmer temperatures and lower altitudes, our hotel of choice allows us to relax amongst more amongst the greenery of the region, still with plenty of great riding ahead.

Perhaps by now you've discoverd as many of the locals do, that the leaves of the indigenous coca plant when mixed with hot water and sugar, not only absolutely delicious, but can also help with an effects you may feel of the altitude changes.

Day 4 - Chulumani to Coroico

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Backcountry Bolivia riding at its best! Small villages, tiny dirt roads, coca plantations with workers and citizens living a very simple lifestyle...and we get to visit them and see first-hand how life is in remote Bolivian regions.

Eventually making it to Coroico, we take position for what is the most exciting days of motorcycle riding anywhere tomorrow.

Day 5 - Coroico to Oruro - Riding the famous "Road of Death!"

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First, please note that we would never even think about taking riders on such a route, if it wasn't perfectly safe to do so (with all manner of caution being implemented) and if it wasn't totally worth your time anyway.

That said, riding "The World's Most Dangerous Road" from deep in the Bolivian jungle to the higher elevations above is an experience you'll never forget! Very simple precautions will be given to the riders before embarking (simple things like "watch the road, not the view") and everyone will climb to the top just fine.

Eventually skimming the city of La Paz, the most scenic route available will then lead us to Oruro for a night, and that feeling of satisfaction that "you did it!"

Day 6 - Oruro to Tahua

From Oruro, along the shores of Lake Poopo and witnessing the crash-landing crater of a meteorite from years gone by, a ride through the local landscapes full of quinoa fields and the Tunupa volcano brings us to another of the most famous sites on this trip: The Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni.)

The largest salt flats in the world are an incredible site, no matter how many flats you may have seen elsewhere, and so our overnight stay inside a hotel actually made from the salt pans below will make riders extra careful about spilling their beers.

Day 7 - Tahua to Uyuni

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How about a RIDE on the actual Salt Flats...let's go! With over 10,582 square kilometers of riding space out there, not only will you be riding on some of the most vast expanses anywhere, but also on top 50-70% of the world's lithium reserves.

Opportunities for photography with illusions and basically riding as fast as you want (safely) in any directions await riders willing to let it rip! Just watch out for natural pot holes and Incahuasi Island out there. Aside from those though, there's not much else in your way.

Day 8 - Uyuni to Potosi

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Absolutely one of the finest 1-day rides anywhere in the world (as cited in Eric's personal blog post from 2011) the remote Andean territories of Bolivia continue to astound riders.

Once in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Potosi, the chance to visit the interior of a tin mine makes the perfect opportunity to give coca leaves to appreciative workers, play with dynamite, and see the silver minting museum nearby.

Day 9 - Potosi to Sucre

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Through backcountry roads, along farmlands, and the Bolivian countryside, we make our way to a 2nd consecutive UNESCO World Heritage Site on this trip.

"The White City" of Sucre is also Bolivia's political capitol, and will be home for 1 night after a short day's ride to get here.

Day 10 - Sucre to Cochabamba

With a couple of river crossings making this final riding day a bit more exhilerating even still, please trust that you will be seeing the best and most interesting routes in Bolivia once again on our way back to our home city, where it all began.

Day 11 - Deparetures from Cochabamba, if you must!

Cochabamba can be a fun city, especially with our help in suggestions of what to do. Still, if you must return home on this day, we'll be taking you to the airport where hopefully you can start working on organizing your photos and helmet camera videos from the trip.

So many photo opportunities though, you'll be amazed at how many there are to dig through!

CONTACT US About Reserving Your Spot on this Adventure Ride through Bolivia and the Andes Mtns!

Minimum Essential Gear for RIDE Training

If you're planning to jump on a guided tour or training with RIDE Adventures, it's essential that you have the right gear. This helps to ensure your safety and the safety of others while on the road.

Not being properly prepared can lead to injuires that could have been avoided. Our guides have created a Minimum Essential Gear Guide if you plan to book a RIDE Adventures. If you don't come minimally prepared there is a chance our guides will prevent you from hopping on a bike. Make sure you're prepared for the adventure. 

Bikes Available

BMW F700GS (twin cylinder)

BMW F700GS (twin cylinder)

The new F700GS offers a larger windshield, enhanced braking system, Electronic Suspension Adjustment, Automatic Stability Control, and a handful more horsepower! As if the previous version (the F650GS) wasn't a good enough adventure bike, this mid-weight option continues to be the most versatile and popular motorcycle rental option.

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Seat Height:
32.3 in
Curb Weight:
461.0 lb
Fuel Capacity:
4.2 gal
Displacement:
798 cc
BMW F750GS

BMW F750GS

Not everyone needs a gigantic adventure bike to have fun, and the BMW F750GS fills that niche of "big enough for the long haul, small enough to have fun." With a power-to-weight ratio similar to the bigger models, 77hp can be used to hang with any other adventure bike on the market and perhaps be even more fun when it comes to the dirt roads and tight switchbacks. 

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Seat Height:
32.1 in
Curb Weight:
493lb / 223kg
Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L
Displacement:
853 cc
BMW F800GS

BMW F800GS

Certainly considered the “athlete” of the BMW team, the F800GS can be counted on to carry all your travel gear and still maintain the awesome feeling of a pure off-road machine when you’re in the dirt.  With over 215mm of suspension travel, the F800GS boasts 85 horsepower from its twin-cylinder engine, and is sure to give an adrenaline rush when you unleash it!

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Seat Height:
34.6 in
Curb Weight:
472.0 lb
Fuel Capacity:
4.2 gal
Displacement:
798 cc
BMW F850GS

BMW F850GS

When it's predecessor launched in 2009, the world recognized the beauty of a "middle-weight" adventure bike, perhaps most appropriately built to handle it all. The new BMW F850GS builds on a decade of riders trotting the globe on a machine with all the power you could ever need, and agility to go have almost dirt-bike-like fun when the luggage and passenger aren't along for the ride.

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Seat Height:
33.9 in
Curb Weight:
504lb / 229kg
Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L
Displacement:
853 cc
BMW R1200GS - Liquid Cooled

BMW R1200GS - Liquid Cooled

Revised back in 2013, BMW it seems has done it once again in the world of adventure motorcycles. The new liquid-cooled version of the famous R1200GS comes with a more "upright" stance and off-road friendly positioning.  Now with a wet clutch, a higher air intake perfect for river crossings, and a 10% horsepower increase over the previous model, BMW has clearly made improvements on what was already a great adventure bike.

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Seat Height:
33.5.0 in
Curb Weight:
538 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
5.3 gal
Displacement:
1170 cc
BMW R1200GS Adventure (2014+ Liquid Cooled)

BMW R1200GS Adventure (2014+ Liquid Cooled)

Just a year after releasing the Liquid Cooled R1200GS, BMW's famous Adventure model or "GSA" was introduced, and for all the right reasons. Like its predecessor, the "GSA LC" as we tend to call it boasts 125 liquid cooled horsepower and has the fuel capacity and carrying capability to make the longest and most remote adventures a reality. At the same time, it's still a thrill when in tight mountain switchbacks and twisties!

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Seat Height:
35.0 in
Curb Weight:
580 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
7.93 gal
Displacement:
1170 cc
BMW R1250GS

BMW R1250GS

Freshly updated after multiple generations of industry-leading design, BMW's R1250GS is yet another masterpiece coming from the company that many will claim pioneered the thought of adventure riding. Boasting 136hp now, yet still maintaining the "flickability" many of us feel in the GS line, load up the bike or head out solo, and you're sure to have a blast from this high performance machine. 

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Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in
Curb Weight:
549lb/249kg
Fuel Capacity:
5.3gal / 20 L
Displacement:
1254 cc
Honda Africa Twin

Honda Africa Twin

Finally, the return of a legend! The long awaited, and thoroughly updated Africa Twin by Honda has been talked about for years, finally making itself available in various markets around the world in 2015. With a four-valve Unicam® cylinder head 998cc parallel twin engine, more power than an adventure rider could ever need is available along with suspension travel and ground clearance to handle the most remote and rugged terrains and pathways. 

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Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in
Curb Weight:
511 lb
Fuel Capacity:
4.96 gal
Displacement:
998 cc
Honda CB500X

Honda CB500X

Another recent assertion by Honda Motorcycles into the Adventure Riding world, riders seeking a compact-sized adventure bike have been raving about the CB500X. With plenty of power emanating from the parallel-twin engine, and an agile disposition, everything from paved twisties to gravel, dirt, and sand can be conquered with this fun adventuring option.

  • Wet Weight - 428lbs
  • Seat Height - 31.8 inches
  • Fuel Capacity - 4.6 gal

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Seat Height:
31.8 in
Curb Weight:
428lbs
Fuel Capacity:
4.6 gal
Displacement:
471cc Parallel Twin
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx

Triumph continues to charge their way into the adventure riding and sport touring scene with models like the Tiger 1200 XCx. With adjustable riding positions, ride-by-wire throttle control, and a formidible 3-cylinder powerplant, everything from paved twisties to Backcountry Discovery Routes are a rush whether you're riding solo or 2-up!
  • Wet weight - 570 lbs. (259 kg)
  • Seat height - 32.9 or 33.7" (837 or 857 mm)
  • Fuel Capacity - 5.2 gal (20 Liters)
  • Displacement - 1215cc's

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Seat Height:
32.8 to 33.6 in
Curb Weight:
572 lb
Fuel Capacity:
5.2 gal
Displacement:
1215 cc