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Australia Encompassed

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:39:35 +0000

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Duration: 19 days
Cost: Starting from Rider AUD$ 2,990 and Co-Rider AUD$ 2,300

One of the most “iconic” rides there is!

Australia is a vast ancient land, a land of wide open skies and dramatic landscapes. There are few places left on earth that are truly remote, however, this is one of them. This extraordinary ride will take us from the topical north of Darwin to the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne. In between we will visit ancient gorges, fantastic rock formations, world famous national parks and epic desert landscapes. We can sample Emu Mignon, Kangaroo steaks and Camel sausages and stay at historic, world renowned and highly awarded “outback” pubs. Century old wineries, historic paddle steamers and world famous coastal rides all feature in this all encompassing ride from top to bottom

Outback Explorer

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:25:47 +0000

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Duration: 17 days
Cost: Starting from Rider AUD$ 2,790 and Co-Rider AUD$ 2100

An epic ride into one of the true “last Frontiers”

Australia, a country renowned for its ancient culture, beauty and diversity of our natural environment, this ride encompasses lush forests, wild rivers, ancient mountains, magnificent coastlines and utterly stunning wilderness. The ride takes in the world renowned Great Ocean Road and the internationally recognised Coorong National Park, before entering the “outback”, soon to be followed by the tropics and the stunning world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Wildlife abounds in the park; Crocodiles, turtles, frilled necked lizards and a variety of kangaroos are just the start. This incredible motorcycle tour will show you the real Australia and you will discover a silence that no one thought could still exist in today’s world, you can never fully understand the immensity of the Australian Outback until you have ridden this ride.

Southern Lakes Explorer

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:11:24 +0000

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Duration: 9 Days
Cost: Rider US$ 3,990 and Co-Rider US$ 2,490

Explorer the remote Chiloe Island and the vastness of Patagonia on this experience rich 9 day ride

Ride amongst snow capped glaciated volcanos that tower over verdant hills and pristine lakes, stay in superbly located lakeside accommodation and enjoy traditional Argentine Asado. This ride shall take in some of Chile and Argentina’s finest scenery as we enjoy ancient forests, emerald/deep blue lakes and superb mountain scenery on this wonderful nine day tour of the Chilean Lakes district and Argentina’s epic seven Lakes ride.

Andean Discovery

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:14:16 +0000

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Duration: 23 Days
Cost: Rider US$ 7,990 and Co-Rider US$ 5,990

Thousands of miles through, amongst and always in sight of the spectacular Andean mountain chain

This tour promises adventure, discovery, great riding and spectacular scenery. From the dizzying heights of La Paz, across the remote high plains to the UNESCO listed city of Potosi. The ride continues onto the otherworldly Salt Flats of Uyuni, through the rugged but stunningly beautiful south of Bolivia into Argentina for a scenic indulgence as we head south to Salta. We then ride to Argentina’s cultural capital, the beautiful Cordoba and onto Mendoza, the jewel in the Argentine crown with its inviting wineries. If you haven’t heard of this city you will never forget it once you have visited. By way of remote towns and great motorcycling roads we will ride down to San Carlos de Bariloche set on the banks of the magnificent lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by lofty snow capped peaks and miles of riding pleasure. You won’t want to leave. Finally we cross the back roads past volcanoes to the lakeside resort of Pucon to finish this exciting Andean discovery.

Highlights of Peru

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:54:33 +0000

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Duration: 15 Days
Cost: Rider US$ 5,990 and Co-Rider US$ 4,200

Ride the Incan heartland on this highlights packed motorcycle tour

This is the Peru that you have always heard about, the stunning lost city of Machu Picchu, the archaeological treasure trove that is Cusco and the mysterious “riddle in the desert” of the Nazca Lines. We will ride along the world’s highest navigable lake of Titcaca and literally walk on water when we visit the floating reed islands of Uros, eyeball the massive Condors as they raise on the thermals within the deepest canyon on earth, the Colca Canyon. Stare in awe as we ride amongst dormant snow capped volcanoes and ride into the Andes proper crossing a 5000mt/16400ft pass as we go, but wait there’s more, ride with us and see what all the fuss is about.

Agua y Salars

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:37:16 +0000

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Duration: 17 Days
Cost: Rider US$ 6,990 and Co-Rider US$4,990

A ride of superlatives that has to be ridden to be believed

This motorcycle tour is a ride with a difference. We begin with an included flight from Rio to Foz where we visit the world’s greatest waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu before riding across the Argentine Chaco region bound for the beautiful Salta. Crossing the Andes we enter Chile at a remote border and ride into the stark yet beautiful landscapes of the Atacama Desert, before arriving at the desert oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Leaving San Pedro we begin what surely must be one of the worlds greatest motorcycle journeys as we enter the wild and remote landscape of the 12,000 square kilometer/7500 mile Salar de Uyuni. We will visit the world’s highest city of Potosi with its still working ancient mine before crossing the high passes of the Altiplano and entering La Paz.

Atlantic to Altiplano

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:02:53 +0000

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Duration: 27 Days
Cost: Rider US$ 9,990 and Co-Rider US$ 6,990

A high altitude ride from the Atlantic to the high Altiplano

This is an extraordinary ride that takes us from the shores of the Atlantic at Rio de Janeiro to the high plateau of the Altiplano and across deserts to the wonderfully ramshackle city of La Paz. From the “cidade maravilhosa” (marvellous city) of Rio, we ride the emerald coast, one of the worlds most beautiful coastal rides. We visit wonderful jungle scenery, the world’s greatest waterfalls, isolated deserts, snow capped volcanoes, and the hauntingly beautiful Altiplano. A highlight of this extraordinary ride is the incredibly stunning, other-worldly and remote Salar de Uyuni. A truly unique ride not offered by any other operator, join with us and experience this ride with a difference.

South American Coast to Coast

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:29 +0000

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Duration: 42 days
Cost: Rider US$ 14,990 and Co-Rider US$ 10,990

An epic ride across the South American continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific

This extraordinary ride takes us from the shores of the Atlantic to the high plateau of the Altiplano and across the deserts to the Pacific. From the “cidade maravilhosa” (marvellous city) of Rio, we will ride the emerald coast, one of the worlds most beautiful coastal rides, then the amazing roller coaster ride at Serra do Rio do Rastro through some wonderful jungle scenery. The world’s greatest waterfalls, isolated deserts, snow capped volcanoes, legendary Incan ruins and the hauntingly beautiful Altiplano, all await us as we traverse this dynamic continent. A highlight of this extraordinary ride is the incredibly stunning, otherworldly and remote Salar de Uyuni. A truly unique ride not offered by any other operator, join with us and experience this ride with a difference.

Brazilian Explorer

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:46:27 +0000

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Duration: 14 Days
Cost: US$5940 and Co-Rider US$3990

An experience rich motorcycle tour, ride the golden trail and the Costa Verde

This wonderful motorcycle tour takes in some of Brazil’s most stunning colonial towns; places such as the exquisite Ouro Preto, built in the Serra do Espinhaco range, and the wonderful Tirandentes. We visit quaint seaside villages, such as the stunning Buzios, and the relaxing spa town of Caxambu. The ride encompasses many beautiful alpine regions as we ride amongst magnificent mountains and valleys and explore cobblestone villages built amongst the hills. We eventually descend from the mountains visiting the incomparable Paraty and riding one of the world’s finest coastal rides, the Costa Verde (Emerald Coast), before returning to the legendary city of Rio de Janeiro.

Best of Brazil

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:26 +0000

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Duration:14 Days
Cost:Rider US$ 5990 Co-Rider US$ 4200

Wonderful tropical beaches, mountains, jungles, waterfalls and spectacular riding, all on the 14 day Best of Brazil

Experience some of the best that Brazil has to offer starting in the magnificent Rio do Janeiro, with its spectacular beaches, world famous scenery and vibrant nightlife. We then transfer to our ride base in Penedo and begin the motorcycle tour, riding south and along one of the world’s most scenic coastal rides, the Costa Verde. We will visit wonderful colonial towns, enjoy chilled coconuts on the beach, dine in seafood restaurants and spend a day out, sailing amongst the islands and bays that dot this magnificent coastline. Turning inland we will visit the Germanic village of Blumenau and ride the amazing Serra do Rio do Rastro before visiting Brazil’s highest city of Sao Joaquim. You will see the plume of mist long before you see the 275 separate falls that make up the greatest waterfalls on earth, Foz do Iguazu. We catch a jet boat to the face of the falls and wander the dramatic walkways around them, a fitting way to end this exciting motorcycle ride of Brazil.