Ride Bolivia: Self-Guided (Lowest Cost) Motorcycle Tour Trips In Bolivia

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SELF GUIDED "FLY & RIDE" PACKAGES: This page and pricing shown is for your own Self-Guided tour package. As such, you can start this package on any date that you've reserved our available motorcycles and hotels for! When you're ready, we just need to know what your arrival date, where you want to start and finish, which motorcycle you want to ride, and how many people you are coming with. Once the reservation is set, just show up, and RIDE!

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Pricing: Custom for Self-Guided

*Please keep in mind, spots on these tours can be sold out 6-8 months in advance! Reservations are only confirmed after receipt of the deposit as indicated in our Terms & Conditions.

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Days: Custom

Riding Days: Custom

Rest Days: Custom

Difficulty Level:
Customized

Countries Visited:
Bolivia

Highlights:

The Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flat)
Cities like La Paz, Sucre, Cochabamba, and Potosi
El Camino de la Muerte (The Road of Death)
Traditional Inca culture

Trip Guides: None if Self-Guided

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A year later, David recalls his RIDE to Ushuaia

"Exactly one year ago today I was rolling into Ushuaia.

And yeah, the trip was a hoot. I had a fantastic ride, from beginning to end. And much of the credit for making that possible goes to you and your crew. Ulli got me set up nicely to start, and I had no troubles with the bike from then until Samuel came to retrieve it in Puerto Natales two weeks later.

I rode from Pucón over into Argentina, then back into Chile at Futaleufú, down the Carreterra Austral, back into Argentina at Chile Chico, rode out to the cueva de las manos, and then after stopping for a rest and some hiking in El Chaltén for a couple of nights, rode down to Ushuaia before heading back up to Puerto Natales to drop off the bike, and then by bus over to Torres del Paine N.P. for a few days before flying back home.

The weather cooperated (I never once rode through anything more than a drizzle), the bike ran great, I always found a decent place to sleep and eat, I never had any trouble with [bureaucrats] at any border crossings, and I never ran out of gas.

No. Wait. I did run out of gas once.

So yeah, the whole thing rocked. Wish I was there now."

- David Wood from Oregon in the U.S. set out on a solo motorcycle trip through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego all the way to Ushuaia at "The End of the World!" Thanks for commenting that our Patagonia motorcycle rentals performed well for you, and that you enjoyed your trip, David!

"A much belated review, our trip to Chile was in January 2020, just under the Covid wire. Eric and Christine were instrumental in having the bike portion of our adventure become a success. We were grateful to Christine for suggesting we include the Ruta de los Siete Lagos in Argentina in our agenda, and it was absolutely spectacular. Thanks to our contact in Pucon, all border crossings were seamless and we felt very supported with the route we had planned, our personal safety and the safety of the bike. We feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful experience, especially in light of what happened worldwide shortly after our trip. Thanks to all, and here's hoping more adventures will follow!"

-Andrea and Scott not only had a successful adventure ride on a BMW F800GS with our Patagonia Motorcycle Rentals, but they got an article about the trip published in the Canadian magazine, "Inside Motorcycles" (see the Feb/March 2021 issue.)

"Hi Eric and Christine, I wanted to let you know that I arrived safely in Punta Arenas yesterday after 2 amazing and intense weeks of traveling more or less along the itinerary. After 3200kms it’s time to go back to France with a lot of memories, thank you for having made this journey smooth and helped with all the logistics and questions. The trip was a bit easier than I thought, with google maps downloaded on my phone plus your guidelines it was pretty easy in terms of following the route, and your advice were spot on, I often relied on them for lunche breaks and gas. The route itself was indeed a LOT of offroad, more than I thought, and sometime the amount of gravel made it quite tiring, especially some sections like this one. I camped 5 nights, mostly in Chaltén, Calafate, Torres del Paine, Bariloche.....overall it was really great and quite a journey!"

- Antoine de Braquilanges from France conquered Patagonia in early 2020 Self-Guided, and using one of our BMW F750GS Motorcycle Rentals in Patagonia. Folks, whether you're part of one of our groups, or taking on the challenge of Patagonia alone or with a few friends, ya just gotta see this place!

"We hired three bikes from RIDE Adventures for 4 weeks of touring in Chile and Argentina (south as far as the Perito Moreno glacier and north to the Paso de Agua Negra). My bike was a practically new R1200GS which was perfect for the trip.

I was not expecting to be as blown away as I was by the experience of riding in South America - astounding scenery from lush lakeside parks to volcanos to desert to glaciers to a mountain pass only 600 metres lower than base camp for Everest. The roads also astonished me : in a good way - we rode on gravel roads and asphalt roads The gravel was what I had hoped for and expected - the asphalt roads were not ! - I rode on some of the best surfaced roads with perfect cambers and beautiful sweeping bends ( at times for in excess of 100 miles)!! Fantastic! Having ridden bikes for over 20 years in approximately 30 countries, I can honestly say the trip included probably 3 out of 5 of my best days on a bike.

Ulli was exceptionally helpful whether with route suggestions, changing panniers, supplying pannier bags, new maps [and exceptionally fairly not charging me for a bracket which broke supporting one of the panniers when i returned the bike as he could see it was not due to a fall] as well as some very well received cold drinks on his porch when picking up and dropping off bikes!

I would recommend anybody even half thinking of a trip in Chile or Argentina (regardless of the length) to contact RIDE Adventures. I certainly will be back and will book with them again!

-Barrett, Ireland, March 2017"

- Barrett and his friends are making us stand tall and proud with huge smiles after trip reports like this! Please remember though, Patagonia motorcycle rentals should be reserved 8-12+ months in advance, as the season sell out early. Barrett, we're glad you guys planned well ahead, and enjoyed your adventure ride: )

Bastian Guenther's pic, worthy of a BMW Catalog

"Thanks Eric!

Finished the trip in style and did indeed enjoy those twisties. Overall a fantastic experience, thank you very much for making this possible!

Here's one of my snapshots which could have been taken straight off a BMW GS folder, don't you think?"

- Moments and photos like this one from Bastian Guenther are a treasured part of any "Self-Guided Fly & Ride The Patagonia Experience" trip on our BMW GS rentals. We're just glad you finished this tough ride safely, Bastian. Knew very well that Patagonia would make the trip an excellent one for you.

Casper and Sarah's Self-Guided BMW GS Trip

"If you’re considering to rent through RIDE Adventures – do it! We rented an F700GS in Chile back in November and had the best experience from beginning to end – everyone we talked to was so helpful and answered to our questions in a very short time. Before our trip Eric was very helpful with every question we had and made us feel really great about everything. When we got to the rental place outside Pucon we were met by Ulli, who took his time to get us started with the bike and gave us all the necessary information about both the bike, the different route options, border crossing and so on. The bike was great for our 2-up ride and worked perfectly without any problems. Ulli had even considered giving us a bike that was a bit better geared for riding 2-up – a more comfy back seat and larger side cases, which we really appreciated. All in all, it was an excellent experience renting through the RIDE Adventures :)"

- Casper and Sarah from Denmark set up a Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE The Best of Northern Patagonia!" adventure with us, and apparently enjoyed what they discovered. Glad for it, Casper, so come on back for more riding in the Andes sometime : )

"We are back home now and we wanted to comment on the trip. Patagonia is incredible and the route you planned was great. The hotels met expectations by and large. The bikes were great (except for one day) but that gave us our "bit of excitement". To summarize we are very happy that we took the trip and you did a great job arranging it."

- David and Marina Belton enjoyed the variety of riding in Patagonia, from the tight, valley-lined roads to the wide open spaces on our "Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia!" Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip Package. Come again, and thanks for sharing!

Dominic and Bob's Inspiring Blog About Their Patagonia RIDE

"The trip was awesome. I know I learned a lot as a rider while having an adventure at the same time. Im sure Bob sent you information about the blog. Bobonbikes.com is the site if not. Our friends that saw it were loving the mountains, waterfalls and glaciers we got to see. I’m sure it only gets better as one rides south. I’m already looking forward to the next trip. I read your email about the Adriatic area. That sounds like it could be a winner, I hear Croatia is a must see."

- Dominic Ginder and his father, Bob, made excellent use of 16 days of riding time with their Motorcycle Rentals in Patagonia. Dominic, you're correct as well about future plans for Croatia. So much to explore by motorcycle!

Ed Carnes, another successful solo Rider conquered Patagonia

"FYI, I got back to Uvalde Texas yesterday afternoon. It was a great trip, I would sum it up as successful. The hotels, restaurants, and bike you choose were the best. The route and scenery was unbelievable. The weather was a bigger obstacle than I expected as were some of the roads. Nothing really difficult but 2700 miles was a challenge. Did I tell you that I celebrated my 70th birthday during the ride? Also I met lots of interesting people. I’m headed to Colorado to ski in ten days. And then???

I’m grateful for all your help, Ed"

- Congratulations to Ed Carnes from Texas for celebrating his 70th year with a successful solo Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Ushuaia" trip! We sometimes wonder if some riders have read too much about the drama of Patagonia's conditions and are turned away as a result. Yes, winds and conditions can be tough sometimes, but Ed just showed us all how to do it: Be patient, keep at it, ride smart without showing off for your friends, and most careful, experienced dual sport riders can enjoy some of the world's best riding safely. This photo taken and recognized as the spot where RIDE Adventures was born by the simple thought "more people need to experience this." Ed had a few clouds that day, but when that sun cracks and the waters turn bright blue ... oh what a site.

El viaje de Victor Vivaracho por moto en Patagonia

"El viaje ha sido perfecto.
La moto gs 1200 lc estaba en perfecto estado, casi nueva y con el neumatico trasero nuevo.
Gracias por vuestro buen trabajo"

- For those who haven't practiced their Spanish since high school, Victor Vivaracho (from Spain) is very happy with how his Patagonia Motorcycle Rental experience with RIDE Adventures went. (Approx: "The trip was perfect. The BMW R1200GS LC was in perfect condition, almost new and with a new rear tire. Thanks for your good work.") Glad you enjoyed, Victor!

Fabricio Becker's Adventure Ride in Patagonia

"We have chosen self guided Northern Patagonia and Lakes in march-2020, because we wanted to feel the real environment. It is one of the most wonderful landscapes in the world. At first, we are thankful to the RIDE Adventures team, who supported us all the time and who really know everything about the journey, they pointed out what is important to appreciate and what is only a waste time. It happened in ten days during the COVID-19 pandemic, which made us to change the plans and readapt every day. The border between Chile and Argentina was closed, forcing us to ride only in Chile, but we didn't miss any desired place that was planned to get to know in the package. It was an amazing experience to visit The Lakes and the opportunity to ride down Carretera Austral, a motorcycle expedition symbol and one of the most important roads in the world to ride. There aren't words to describe the emotion we felt to conclude the expedition, besides several restricting circumstances we were in a foreign country, and we did have the feeling of mission accomplished."

-The epitome of adventure riding, Fabricio and Quel from Brazil flew into the face of the Coronavirus situation, and made the best out of their Self-Guided Fly & RIDE The Best of Northern Patagonia package. What an amazing time in our world history to carry out such a trip, congrats, Fabricio!

Flaviu Dan rode Patagonia solo, with a smile that summarizes the trip

"First of all I would like to apologize for my late reply to your e-mail below. Actually my reply comes with the ”1 year anniversary” of our Chile adventure. And yes, it was a truly unique experience that we will not forget!

Everything went smooth, thank you for the guide notes and the maps you have provided, which led us to some of the most amazing places we’ve ever seen, and also kept us safe! We had absolutely no problem whatsoever, bike, staff everything was great."

- Flaviu Dan from Romania was inspired enough by his customized Self-Guided "Fly & RIDE The Patagonia Experience" on a BMW F700GS that he just reached out about a year later to share. With a photo and words that summarize the trip, we are SO glad you enjoyed, Flaviu! That feeling of freedom and exploration of the beautiful Patagonia region puts a huge smile on lots of Riders' faces :)

George Mulligan on the heels of a Full Patagonia Adventure

"Pete, Lisa, and I, with our assorted riding companions, had the time of our lives. Each and every day each of us commented on the excitement, scenery, or riding challenge particular to that day, and distinctly different from days prior. Extraordinary experience for each of us.

Andres simply could not have been more effective, helpful, and encouraging as a support person. Highest possible marks. Itinerary selection seemed optimal, particularly after seeing our routing on a three dimensional map indicating terrain.

Hotel selection, in some cases, seemed unexpectedly good; in some cases less so. I understand you are limited in some towns by availability of better accommodations, in others by seasonal demand. Were somewhat better accommodations available at a marginal increase in pricing, I'd have been supportive. I suspect some others might not share that perspective.

Regarding bike quality and condition, the three of us appreciated and admired the BMWs which we used. I gather the Honda riders had similar perspectives.

I will look forward to sharing a different tour with you guys ; I recommend your services to any and all, without reservation."

- Nothing puts a bigger smile on our faces than comments like these from George Mulligan, on the heels of his "Self-Guided, Truck Supported Full Patagonia Adventure." Thanks again, George!

Hal and Natasa riding Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego Self-Guided

"We just returned last night from Rio de Janeiro where we spent the last week of our vacation. Our motorcycle trip was an incredible adventure. I have learned that riding on gravel can have many different meanings. Just when I thought I was getting really good at that, I had an intimate experience with an Argentinian ripio !

On our last day , on our way to Torres del Paine I had my first flat tire! We had covered 5400 km riding on some of the most beautiful roads on Ruta De Los Siete Lagos, Carretera Austral, Ruta 40 and Fin del Mundo to Ushuaia .

- Hal and Natasa from Canada booked well in advance for their motorcycle rental on a Self-Guided journey through Patagonia. Even a simple flat tire becomes a story and fond memory on these adventures, and we raise a glass of Chilean Carménère to you both!

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If you're excited about riding in the mysterious land of Bolivia, the lowest cost way of having such a motorcycle trip is to do it self-guided!

The expensive world of motorcycle travel sometimes demands that we're careful with spending when possible. So if you're looking to save money, but still experience the very best riding Bolivia has to offer, why not just grab one of our motorcycles and follow an itinerary we put together for you? This "Do It Yourself" approach can mean you'll spend about half of what the guided tours cost, and perhaps add that certain sense of satisfaction that comes with the "Lone Wolf" spirit of adventure. With helpful services from RIDE Adventures, this is actually quite easy to accomplish.

Itinerary

How To Experience a Bolivia Motorcycle Trip on a Budget

Step 1: Contact Us and tell us how many days you’d like to travel, what type of riding terrain and scenery you’d like to experience, or any specific famous sites in Bolivia that you don’t want to miss, like:

The Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flat) which is the largest salt flat in the world, and can be ridden across in the dry season of June through November.
“El Camino de la Muerte” which is “The Road of Death” or commonly referred to as “The World’s Most Dangerous Road” due to the high percentage of fatalities that have taken place here over the years. Don’t worry though, it’s perfectly possible to travel this incredible route safely, otherwise we surely wouldn’t even mention it as an option. (It’s the crazy and reckless drivers who don’t pay attention and drive at excessive speeds who perished here, so certainly you’ll be cautious and pay attention to the edge of the road!).
Cities like La Paz, Sucre, Cochabamba, and Potosi are all within reach, and are host to features, architectures and histories well worth visiting.
The Inca culture which is still definitely alive and present in the cuisine, clothing, and lifestyles of some people in this region.

Step 2: Choose Your Motorcycle from this list of options.

Step 3: Choose Add-On Options: We always offer information on the best routes, scenery, etc. if you can tell us more about what you’re interested in, and in most cases, we also offer hotel packages, GPS usage, and perhaps some other services like ferry bookings, etc. Be prepared to answer our questions about what else you want included, aside from just the motorcycle rental, insurance, and authorizations that we automatically arrange for you.

Step 4: Reserve everything you need through RIDE Adventures! – Payable to one of our accounts in the U.S., rest assured that you’ve booked your upcoming trip through an informed, reputable, reliable, and fun provider of travel services.

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.

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.

Seat Height:
32.3 in

Curb Weight:
461.0 lb

Fuel Capacity:
4.2 gal

Displacement:
798 cc

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.

Seat Height:
32.1 in

Curb Weight:
493lb / 223kg

Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L

Displacement:
853 cc

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!

Seat Height:
34.6 in

Curb Weight:
472.0 lb

Fuel Capacity:
4.2 gal

Displacement:
798 cc

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.

Seat Height:
33.9 in

Curb Weight:
504lb / 229kg

Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L

Displacement:
853 cc

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.

Seat Height:
33.5.0 in

Curb Weight:
538 lbs

Fuel Capacity:
5.3 gal

Displacement:
1170 cc

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!

Seat Height:
35.0 in

Curb Weight:
580 lbs

Fuel Capacity:
7.93 gal

Displacement:
1170 cc

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.

Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in

Curb Weight:
549lb/249kg

Fuel Capacity:
5.3gal / 20 L

Displacement:
1254 cc

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.

Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in

Curb Weight:
511 lb

Fuel Capacity:
4.96 gal

Displacement:
998 cc

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

Seat Height:
31.8 in

Curb Weight:
428lbs

Fuel Capacity:
4.6 gal

Displacement:
471cc Parallel Twin

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

Seat Height:
32.8 to 33.6 in

Curb Weight:
572 lb

Fuel Capacity:
5.2 gal

Displacement:
1215 cc

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Ride Bolivia: Self-Guided (Lowest Cost) Motorcycle Adventure Tours In Bolivia

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