Experience Bolivia

Details:

14 Day Tour

• Tour includes 13 nights of accommodation, 11 days of motorcycle riding
  • Day 1 is ‘arrival’ day; day 14 is ‘leaving’ day
• Riding on the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats, and the infamous Death Road
• Optional mine tour of the Cerro Rico in Potosi
• Optional stop at El Fuerte, Spanish ruins built on Inca ruins, built on ancient pre-Inca ruins
• A night in a salt hotel
• A day to explore the city of La Paz
• Flights from La Paz back to Santa Cruz
• $3,300 per person for a double occupancy room, $3,600 per person for single occupancy

Day 1

Santa Cruz/Arrival

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

Arrival day in Santa Cruz, one of the worlds fast growing cities and where your adventure begins. We will arrange to pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel, where you can rest after your flight or explore around the city.

Day 2

Samaipata

120km

1,049m Altitude

Tarmac

We meet for a morning orientation at the Quinta Totaices in Santa Cruz, home of the rehabilitation centre and where Novo Adventures is based. You’ll get to inspect your bike, make any adjustments needed, and explore the centre if you like. Then we ride from the city, though the surrounding towns, and finally into the jungle mountains as we begin our ascent to the highlands. This first day is a great way to get used to the motorbikes before we hit more challenging terrain.

Day 3

Aiquile

205km

2,346m Altitude

Tarmac

After a relaxing morning in Samaipata, we take the beautiful road to Aiquile, a small town in Cochabamba province. Stunning sights and exceptional road await today.

Day 4

Sucre

280km

2,810m Altitude

Tarmac

Today we weave through the incredible Andean mountains to the lovely colonial city of Sucre. Our route takes us across mountain passes and through a staggering change in terrain (and more than likely a few llama herds), from the lowland jungle valleys to the beautiful rolling hills of the White City.

Day 5

Potosi

155km

4,067m Altitude

Tarmac

After a breakfast around Sucre’s plaza principal, we head off in the morning, up through more mountains, until we reach Potosi – at over 4000 metres above sea level. Founded in 1545 as a mining town, Potosi soon produced fabulous wealth, becoming the wealthiest city in the world for a time. The rich mountain, Cerro Rico, produced an estimated 60% of all silver mined in the world during the second half of the 16th century. Riding takes you through rugged dry valleys with meandering rivers while also taking in a few little off-road loops. In the afternoon we book an optional mine tour of the Cerro Rico. Get ready to set off a bit of dynamite!

Day 6

Uyuni

205km

3,700m Altitude

Tarmac

The next morning, we then head on for Uyuni across vast sweeping mountain roads with near perfect road conditions and endless highway curves, finally ending in the expansive altiplano. Our afternoon visit is the famous train graveyard, perfect for unique photos.

Day 7

Salt Flats

205km

3,700m Altitude

SALT

This is the day you won’t want to miss. We head out in the morning and spend the day riding on the Salar de Uyuni, all 4085 square miles. The area was part of a giant prehistoric lake, Lake Minchin, which dried-up leaving behind a couple of seasonal puddles and several salt pans, including the Salar de Uyuni. Play around with perspective shots and enjoy the freedom of riding on nothingness, an entirely unique experience you won’t forget. Lunch will be beside Isla Incahuasi, a submerged historic volcano peak lined with gigantic cacti over 1000 years old. Tonight we have the option to stay in one of Bolivia’s world-famous salt hotels, under the shadow of a massive volcano.

Day 8

Oruro

310km

3,700m Altitude

Tarmac

Ride hard across the highland plains of Bolivia. See Vicuña, Quinoa fields, herds of llamas, snow-capped mountain peaks and massive meteorite craters. You’ll get another chance to settle into the Enfields and breathe the stark beauty of the altiplano. Vast horizons and long stretches of smooth road are on the menu.

Day 9

Quime

164km

3,060m Altitude

Tarmac

Get ready for a big day. After a couple of hours across the Altiplano we’ll climb up a massive mountain pass – the highest point of the trip – and begin an awesome off-road decent through the cloud forests of the Andes. We’re in the rural Yungas region of Bolivia now, and you will feel just how far away from home you really are.

Day 10

Chulumani

190km

1,700m Altitude

Dirt

Today we ride winding mountain paths surrounded by dense jungles, across rivers, through small towns and up cliffsides. After a few days in the dry, stark highlands, the life of the Yungas will feel like a different world.

Day 11

Coroico

80km

1,680m Altitude

Dirt

You know you have been way out in the wild when coming to Coroico feels like something more familiar. This beautiful little town is nestled amongst lush green hills and has a relaxed, fun mood. Enjoy the incredible mountain views all around while taking in the unique culture of the city. Rest up here and get your head on straight because tomorrow we hit the infamous Death Road.

Day 12

Death Road

100km

3,500m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

The Yungas Road, known as ‘Death Road’ due to its notoriously high death rate of 200-300 annually until the mid-90s when a new highway was built on the other side of the valley, is a trip highlight. The combination of single-track roads, 1000m high cliffs, dense vegetation, and waterfalls which cascade over the road makes for unforgettable riding. With the Death Road safely behind us, we’ll open-up the bikes one last time on the run through the beautiful high Andes and down into La Paz.

Day 13

La Paz/Santa Cruz

80km

3,500m Altitude

Tarmac

Time to unwind after days riding and enjoy the cultural sights of La Paz, the highest capital in the world, resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at more than 3,500m above sea level. The city’s dramatic setting, including the mighty Mt. Illimani, can be taken in during a ride on Mi Teleférico, the aerial cable car system. La Paz’s famous markets are the ideal place to pick-up mementos and gifts to take home. Later in the day we fly back to Santa Cruz for one last evening together.

Day 14

Santa Cruz/Leaving

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

Enjoy your final morning in Santa Cruz, as we arrange transportation for you to the airport as needed. Or feel free to extend your trip and spend some more time in South America!

Details:

13 Day Tour

• Tour includes 12 nights of accommodation, 10 days of motorcycle riding
  • Day 1 is ‘arrival’ day; day 13 is ‘leaving’ day
• Option to extend the trip by 1 day and stay in Potosi
• Riding on the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats
• Optional stop at El Fuerte, Spanish ruins built on Inca ruins, build on ancient pre-Inca ruins
• Optional horseback riding in Tupiza
• Wine bodega tours in Tarija
• $3,000 per person for double occupancy room
  $3,300 for single occupancy

Day 1

Santa Cruz/Arrival

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

Arrival day in Santa Cruz. We arrange to have you picked up from Viru Viru airport and transported to your hotel, where you can rest, relax, or explore the city.

Day 2

Samaiapata

120km

1,049m Altitude

Tarmac

We meet for a morning orientation at the Quinta Totaices in Santa Cruz, home of the rehabilitation centre and where Novo Adventures is based. You’ll get to inspect your bike, make any adjustments needed, and explore the centre if you like. Then we ride from the city, though the surrounding towns, and finally into the jungle mountains as we begin our journey. This first day is a great way to get used to the motorbikes before we hit more challenging terrain.

Day 3

La Higuera

161km

2160m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

The red mountains of Samaipata give way to craggier, grey rocky outcrops, as we make our way through Vallegrande to La Higuera, the small town where Che Guevara made his last stand before being killed. Our hotel this night is Casa Del Telegrafista, the old telegraph station used by both the authorities and Che himself.

Day 4

Villa Serrano

108km

2,122m Altitude

Dirt

We press further through the rugged mountains as we make our way from La Higuera to Villa Serrrano. You’ll be able to put the bikes to the test as you make your way through wild mountain roads, across spectacular jungle bridges, and one step closer to Sucre and the altiplano.

Day 5

Sucre

174km

2,810m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

Continuing the ascent, today we make our way towards Sucre, the white city. The jungle landscapes long behind us now, we begin to experience the stark beauty of the Altiplano, as we make our way through the rolling hills towards Sucre.

Day 6

Uyuni

359km

3,700m Altitude

Tarmac

Pristine roads with twists and turns enough to satisfy any rider await as we leave Sucre for Uyuni. We ascend yet farther, stopping for lunch in the mining city of Potosi, across the sweeping plains of the Altiplano, through herds of llamas, finally ending the day overlooking the incredible planes of the salt flats as we descend towards Uyuni.

Day 7

Salt Flats

All Day

3,700m Altitude

SALT

This is the day you won’t want to miss. The morning begins with an excursion to the train graveyard, a unique site great for photos. Then we spend the rest of the day riding on the Salar de Uyuni, all 4085 square miles. The area was part of a giant prehistoric lake, Lake Minchin, which dried-up leaving behind a couple of seasonal puddles and several salt pans, including the Salar de Uyuni. Play around with perspective shots and enjoy the freedom of riding on nothingness, an entirely unique experience you won’t forget. Lunch will be beside Isla Incahuasi, a submerged historic volcano peak lined with gigantic cacti over 1000 years old. When we’re ready, we return to Uyuni to prepare for the next day.

Day 8

Tupiza

197km

2,850m Altitude

Tarmac

We say goodbye to Uyuni and turn South as we head towards the Argentinian frontier. The landscape changes from the Altiplano to red mountains and dusty valleys, as we make our way towards Tupiza. Our hotel this night is the Casa del Baron, once owned by a rich baron who was at one point robbed by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. We also have the opportunity to go horseback riding; prepare to immerse yourself in the wild west.

Day 9

Tarija

234km

1,854m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

Stunning and challenging roads await between Tupiza and Tarija, Bolivia’s wine country. As we slowly descend into the valley of Tarija on the wild dirt paths of the southern Bolivian Andes, you will feel miles away from civilization – until we emerge into the lovely city of Tarija, with it’s laid-back, ‘food-and-wine’ attitude.

Day 10

Wine Tours

NO RIDING DAY

Prepare to relax and enjoy yourselves as we park the bikes for a day and explore Bolivian wineries. Experience the hidden gem that is Bolivia’s wines, and prepare to be amazed by the stunning landscapes, as well as Bolivia’s best kept secret: Singani, a distilled alcohol made from Muscat grapes.

Day 11

Villamontes

212km

388m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

With regret we depart from Tarija, but get set for one of the most stunning roads of the entire journey, as we weave down mountains back to the lowlands, under jagged outcroppings of rock, alongside rushing rivers. We end the day in the small town of Villamontes, where we can once again enjoy the warmth and humidity of the lower half of Bolivia.

Day 12

Santa Cruz

452km

400m Altitude

Tarmac

Our last big push to Santa Cruz takes us though foothills of the Andes, finally setting down into the long, flat, lands to our journey’s end. We park the bikes back at the Quinta, get to our hotels to clean up, and then meet for our final supper together.

Day 13

Leaving Day

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

Enjoy your final morning in Santa Cruz, as we arrange transportation for you to the airport as needed. Or feel free to extend your trip and spend some more time in South America!

Details:

12 Day Tour

• Tour includes 11 nights of accommodation, 10 days of motorcycle riding
  • Day 1 is ‘arrival’ day; day 12 is ‘leaving’ day
• A trip designed for those who want to see as much of Bolivia as possible in a shorter amount of time
• Includes riding both on the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats, and the infamous Death Road
• $2,700 per person for a double occupancy room,
  $3,000 per person for single occupancy

Day 1

Arrival Day

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING

Arrival day in Santa Cruz, one of the worlds fast growing cities and where your adventure begins. We will arrange to pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel, where you can rest after your flight or explore around the city.

Day 2

Monte Blanco

225km

1,600m Elevation

Tarmac

In the morning, we meet at the Quinta Totaices, home of Novo Adventures & the rehabilitation centre it helps fund. You’ll get to inspect your bike, make any adjustments needed, and then we head out! Shortly after we leave the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, we begin our ascent through the mountains, traversing incredible terrain as we make our way to Monte Blanco, an old school converted into a retreat centre.

Day 3

Cochabamba

290km

2,558m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

We continue across the breathtaking mountains to the city of Cochabamba, boasting one of Bolivia’s loveliest and most temperate climates, as well as one of the largest statues of Jesus in the world!

Day 4

Quime

317km

3,000m Altitude

Tarmac

We bid farewell to Cochabamba and take the road up to the altiplano. From here, we continue up, up, and UP to one of the most incredible mountain passes of the trip at a staggering 4,500m above sea level. Then we head down as we begin our descent into the Yungas, the jungle mountains.

Day 5

Chulumani

190km

1,700m Altitude

Dirt

Today we head through the winding paths of the Yungas, from the warm, jungle valleys to the cloudy passes. You’ll see coca leaves being dried by the side of the road, a major cash crop for this part of Bolivia.

Day 6

Coroico

80km

1,680m Altitude

Dirt

As we near the end of our time in the Yungas and approach the Death Road, we enjoy the last night of the humid jungle lowlands as we prepare for the stark highland ascent. We’ll enjoy our relaxed evening in the bustling mountain town of Coroico.

Day 7

Death Road / La Paz

100km

3,500m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

The Yungas Road, famously known as ‘Death Road’ due to its notoriously high death rate of 200-300 annually – until the mid-90s when a new highway was built on the other side of the valley – is a trip highlight. The combination of dirt roads, sheer cliffs, dense vegetation, and waterfalls which cascade over the road makes for unforgettable riding. With the Death Road safely behind us, we’ll open-up the bikes on the run through the beautiful high Andes and down into La Paz.

Day 8

Uyuni

540km

3,700m Altitude

Tarmac

Prepare for a long day, as we make our way across the unique altiplano – high plain – of Bolivia. Marvel at the incredible beauty of a flat, endless plain, at an altitude of over 12,000 feet. At the end of the day, we can relax and have some of Bolivia’s best pizza, at Minuteman Pizza in Uyuni.

Day 9

Salt Flats / Potosi

205km

4,067m Altitude

Tarmac

In the morning we’ll finally have the chance to visit the incredible Salar de Uyuni. Ride your motorcycle on a surface like nothing else you’ve ever experienced. Once we’re finished, we take the incredible road to the mountain city of Potosi, home to the Cerro Rico mountain that propped up the wealth of the Spanish empire.

Day 10

Aiquile

292km

2,200m Altitude

Tarmac

We finally begin our descent from the highlands, driving through the beautiful city of Sucre and ending up in the tranquilo town of Aiquile, where we’ll rest before our final day of riding.

Day 11

Santa Cruz

341km

400m Altitude

Tarmac

Our final day. We leave Aiquile and head down to Santa Cruz, back to the shop, where you can take a quick dip in the pool before we have a final meal together, and you’re shuttled back to the final hotel.

Day 12

Leaving Day

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

We arrange to have you taken to the airport as needed, or feel free to continue your South America journey elsewhere!

Details:

8 Day Tour

• Tour includes 7 nights of accommodation, 6 days of motorcycle riding
• • Day 1 is ‘arrival’ day; day 8 is ‘leaving’ day
• For those who want to see it all but don’t have much time!
• Riding on the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats, and the infamous Death Road
• Price includes flight back to Santa Cruz
• $2,400 per person for double occupancy room
  $2,700 for single occupancy

Day 1

Santa Cruz / Arrival

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

Arrival day in Santa Cruz, one of the world’s fastest growing cities and where your adventure begins. We’ll have you picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel, where you can rest before the next day or explore the city.

Day 2

La Higuera

300km

2,160m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

The lowlands of Santa Cruz soon give way to jungle mountains, as we make our way up towards the highlands. We stop for lunch in the beautiful city of Vallegrande, as the terrain shifts from humid jungle to craggy outcroppings. Today we find ourselves on the Routa del Che, heading to La Higuera, the town where Che was finally captured.

Day 3

Sucre

282km

2,810m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

Continuing our ascent we make our way from the hills of La Higuera, through the forest reserves of Villa Serrano, up to the beginning of the Altiplano and the beautiful city of Sucre.

Day 4

Uyuni

359km

3,700m Altitude

Tarmac

Pristine roads with twists and turns enough to satisfy any rider awai as we leave Sucre for Uyuni. We ascend yet farther, stopping for lunch in the mining city of Potosi, across the sweeping plains of the Altiplano, through herd of llamas, finally ending the day overlooking the incredible planes of the salt flats as we descend towards Uyuni.

Day 5

Salt Flats

All Day

3,700m Altitude

SALT

This is the day you won’t want to miss. The morning begins with an excursion to the train graveyard, a unique site great for photos. Then we spend the rest of the day riding on the Salar de Uyuni, all 4085 square miles. The area was part of a giant prehistoric lake, Lake Minchin, which dried up – leaving behind a couple of seasonal puddles and several salt pans, the largest of which is the Salar de Uyuni. Play around with perspective shots and enjoy the freedom of riding on salt with nothing to run into, an entirely unique experience you won’t forget. When we’re ready, we return to Uyuni to prepare for the next day.

Day 6

La Paz

540km

3,500m Altitude

Tarmac

Prepare for a long day as we make our way across the incredible and unique Altiplano – or high plain – of Bolivia. Marvel at the incredible beauty of a flat, endless plain, at an altitude of over 12,000 feet. At the end of the day, we can relax in the breathtaking city of La Paz and prepare for tackling the Death Road tomorrow.

Day 7

Death Road

190km

3,500m Altitude

Mixed Dirt & Tarmac

On our final day of riding we head down the ‘new’ death road to the jungle mountians of the Yungas region. After a lunch in the lovely town of Coroico, we ride the infamous Death Road back to La Paz, an epic conclusion to our trip.

Day 8

Santa Cruz / Leaving Day

0km

400m Altitude

NO RIDING DAY

On the final day, we fly back to Santa Cruz where you will transfer to your leaving flight. Or feel free to extend your stay longer in Bolivia!

Details:

Self-Guided Rentals

Feeling adventurous? Want to explore Bolivia on your own terms? Have a group ready to go? Consider a self-guided option!

For this option, we leave the planning of routes, hotels, food, and everything else up to you. We provide the motorcycles and a mechanic with a support truck to make sure the bikes are in tip-top shape, and you go where you want, when you want.

Our options for daily rentals are:

Motorcycle: $95 USD per bike per day
Support Truck & Mechanic: $200 per day*

Interested? Get in touch today to reserve your trip!

*lower prices available if you pay for the mechanic’s hotels, gas, and food