The ride to El Fin del Mundo travels the South American countries of Chile and Argentina through the Patagonia, the Andes and on to the most southern populated point on earth. In order to achieve this prestigious goal, over one third of the route is on unpaved surfaces. The conditions of the famed Ruta 40 demand a dual-purpose touring mount.
A unique feature of this Expedition is that MotoDiscovery makes arrangements to ship your personal motorcycle to South America, giving more meaning to the glorious moment when you finally reach "the end of the road. (Motorcycles are also available for rent.) The expedition approach to this unique riding event is taken very seriously. Riders must be able to meet the physical demands of a month on the road, have better than average riding skills and most importantly, posses an attitude of flexibility, unselfishness and tolerance.
The Expedition to Tierra del Fuego is an opportunity for you to fulfill a dream and to be a part of a growing MotoDiscovery fraternity of adventure travelers who seek challenge as a means of giving more meaning to life and the pleasure of motorcycling. This ride is not for everyone. We don't want everyone....just a small group of people with the heart, the spirit and the drive to be a part of the most fantastic motorcycling experience ever to be offered.

Itinerary Highlights

• A detailed itinerary with overnight stops will be provided to Expedition participants.
• Riders fly into Santiago, Chile. With reception of the ocean container in the port of Valparaiso Chile, bikes are unloaded and the Expedition begins with the ride south on the paved Pan American Highway, darting inland from the coast for stays at some of Chile’s more popular lake villages such as Pucon and Villarica.
• By day 5, the Pan Am Highway officially ends. Pavement and people become a scarce and welcomed change for the next few days as you ride on the Carretera Austral, a frontier road only inaugurated in recent years.
• Experience the beauty of Southern Chile’s fiord lands, skirting the eastern slopes of the Andes through green forests and over scenic passes.
• Entering Argentina, the Expedition will ride the enormous windswept region known as Patagonia. This southern half of Argentina and Chile is a “state of mind” that has lured adventurers for centuries.
• Guanacos, cousins of the llama and camel, and the ostrich-like Ñandu, are often seen.
• The jagged snow capped Andes range of Fitz Roy loom in the distance as you travel Highway 40 to Calafate.
• View the breathtaking sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s largest glaciers.
• The mountains of Torres del Paine dwarf the Alps of Europe. Here you can witness the mighty condor in flight.
• Ferry to the Argentina port town of Ushuaia on the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, staging point for many Antarctic expeditions. A short ride to Bahia Lapataia, the End of the Road.... 17,848 KM from Alaska!
• Having reached the Southern most inhabitable point on earth, the return ride is no less exciting. For nearly two weeks you remain in Argentina, traveling the paved coastal road then working your way inland with highlights such as Bariloche, the Switzerland of South America.
• Re-entering Chile from Mendoza, the ride is breathtaking as you cross the Andes range at Portillo.

Includes

• Containerizing and ocean transport of your personal motorcycle from Houston, Texas to Chile round trip and all related fees.
• Multiple ferry crossing fees.
• Accommodations for 32 nights - (Note: The style of lodging widely varies due to availabilities and the more remote and less “tourist” nature of this event)
• Breakfasts and dinners on all travel days
• Bilingual staff
• Support vehicle
• Entrance fees to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego
• In bound airport transfers (certain conditions apply)
• Maps, and other navigational tools
• Comprehensive pre-tour preparation literature
• MotoDiscovery apparel gift

Mileage (approx)
Longest day   387
Shortest day   80
Total miles  5,600
% unpaved   40%

Dates
Jan. 26 - Feb. 27, 2009
Jan. 25 - Feb 26, 2010

Price
$8,995. US Rider / $5,449. US Passenger (double occupancy)
Single occupancy supplement $1,760. US
Note: on rare occasion’s limited accommodations in remote areas may call for triple occupancy.
If you desire a single room or for any reason we are unable to obtain a room mate for you, the single occupancy supplement will apply 

Motorcycle rentals available
Suzuki DR650 or Kawasaki KLR 650   $2,550. Expedition prepared with luggage cases.
Contact MotoDiscovery for any additional rental options

Deposit  $400 Per person.

Early Reservations Requested

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