Superb trip you had! What a truly memorable and interesting adventure to have together, some of the scenery was incredible on the video, love how it's not all about the riding, off exploring on foot too. Respect.
You confused Chalten with Chaiten, Chalten is where you were, in Argentina, Chaiten is in Chile, near Puerto Montt. The music gets annoying after a while, but good video anyway!
What a trip!! Great video too. I'm originally from Argentina (been in USA 50+ years), have not been back in many years, but would love to return and see it from a moto someday. You made this old Porteño homesick =)
There were only a couple spots that were really stressful but otherwise we planned accordingly. We brought spare fuel bags with use to fill up with extra fuel just in case but never needed them. Just make sure to look at the GPS for fuel stations and read forums on certain sections
I saw your TAT video first and then this - great stuff! I am planning to ride the entire TAT this year, but I will be solo, and am a bit jealous of you guys' comaraderie. I'll be taking a DRZ400 for the TAT but for S.A. a DR650 or KLR650 is a better choice. I know that other people asked this, but could you tell us where you rented the bikes and how much it cost, including the one-way destination and them picking the bike up for return? I think other people would appreciate that info since it is a critical fact to know for planning and budgeting a similar journey. Good work guys, I like your balanced mix of excellent video and still photos, and the balance of the music and motor sounds. Your humor and joy of adventure comes across too ...
Thanks for the note! For the TAT, we had 2x DR650s and a WR250R that we own. We drove one way across and then shipped the bikes home. For Patagonia, we ended up doing a one way rental of KLR650s in Santiago to Ushuaia. We used ride-chile...they were good, we did have some issues with one of the bikes but they pulled through and helped. I think the total one way rental including drop off ended up being close to $3500? It just ended up being much easier to rent than shipping our bikes or buying bikes there. I think its the way to go as you will tear those bikes up with all the long miles of washboard dirt roads.
We ended up doing a one way rental from Santiago to Usuaia. It was just much easier and about the same price as shipping and paperwork for our bikes back home.
Awesome video and amazing adventure. What bikes did you ride? I desperately want to do this trip. But I live in London and was wondering if you guys rented motorcycles or took your own?
Thanks! We ended up renting KLR650s. It was the most costly option but the easiest. We looked into shipping our bikes or buying and selling bikes there...in both scenarios it ended up getting too complicated, so we just rented. Most rental companies have a one way rental option for a pick up fee.
We did a one way rental in Santiago to Ushuaia. After looking at all the options that was the best. And with the miles of washboard road, you will want a rental vs your own. I think it was about $2,500 - $3k each US dollar. Wasn't cheap but the alternatives weren't either.
Amazing, beautiful video and I bet you had a great experience. I just have one question for you guys, what time of the year (month) did you guys go? To me it seemed you went around the end of March mainly because I didn't see much traffic and people. In summer that road is packed. Me and a group of friends want to do the same trip but at the end of March of this year since there is not much people and accommodations are a lot cheaper. Also the weather is not as hot as it is in summer time. I would really appreciate your answer to my question
We went in the middle of November....I wish we had gone when it was a little warmer. Most days were fine but a several days were between 40F - 50F and rainy. But other than that it was amazing. We took mostly backroads when we could and most of the time we didnt come across many people.
I would imagine it will be a better temp, but then you have to worry about many many tourist. However we stayed in remote areas anyway so it should be fine.
DR650 by far. We all felt the DR was more nimble, better built, and more reliable. However i will say the KLR 650 was better at long distance and more comfortable.
hi there great trip i have a few questions did you buy the bikes and what did you do with them in ushuaia as i can see you departed by plane from there?
We rented bikes as we felt it was the best solution. We looked into shipping ours from the states or buying them in Chile. At the end of the day renting made the most sense and happy we went that route. We did a one way rental, so dropped off in Ushuaia and flew home.
thanks ramine, appreciate your reply. if you dont mind asking which company did you use and how much per bike including "one way" drop off fees in ushuaia?
I have no clue...plus it probably changes monthly. Your best bet is to look that up a month before you go and plan out the schedule. But things will happen and locals will be your best resource for how to get from point to point. best of luck!
the video is great - i'm thinking about going to Chile too, doing a similar trip. But I don't want to join a tour, so I was wondering how did you return your bikes? And where did you rent them from? Thanks!!
Superb trip you had! What a truly memorable and interesting adventure to have together, some of the scenery was incredible on the video, love how it's not all about the riding, off exploring on foot too. Respect.
Another fantastic trip, I did that one in 2000.
Thanks for posting.
Keep the dream alive!
Thanks!
I really enjoyed watching this video!
Thank you!
You need to do more of these. Great work.
Thanks!
Incredible trip with full of beautiful landscapes. well done. For sure unforgettable trip
Amazing trip. I'm so jealous.👍
Thank you!
You confused Chalten with Chaiten, Chalten is where you were, in Argentina, Chaiten is in Chile, near Puerto Montt. The music gets annoying after a while, but good video anyway!
Thanks!
I did on almost the same route in 2002 by bicycle. I miss the scenery.
I want to go again.
What a trip!! Great video too. I'm originally from Argentina (been in USA 50+ years), have not been back in many years, but would love to return and see it from a moto someday. You made this old Porteño homesick =)
Thanks for the note! The people in Argentina were so friendly, we really enjoyed it.
Epic Journey guys Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!
I rode from Portland to Ushuaia in 2016. I’m doing it again in 2022 after Covid I hope.
I'm headed for about the same route. What time of the year did you go?
nice! we did this in 2016
How often do you find a fuel station as you go south? What is the longest you've been without finding fuel?
There were only a couple spots that were really stressful but otherwise we planned accordingly. We brought spare fuel bags with use to fill up with extra fuel just in case but never needed them. Just make sure to look at the GPS for fuel stations and read forums on certain sections
Wow you guys are super cool!
Ramine Mirdamadi el monte Fitz Roy es en Argentina
what do you do with the bikes once you get there? sell them? ship them back? ride back?
Which motorcycles did you ride?
Well done. I'll be doing next year.
So beautiful that the scenery looks computer generated.
great shots!
Thanks!
What was the “complete engine failure” finally? I am just curious as to what failed exactly. Thanks..
Its literally called the "KLR doohickey failure" advrider.com/f/threads/the-infamous-klr-650-doohickey.52954/
I saw your TAT video first and then this - great stuff! I am planning to ride the entire TAT this year, but I will be solo, and am a bit jealous of you guys' comaraderie. I'll be taking a DRZ400 for the TAT but for S.A. a DR650 or KLR650 is a better choice. I know that other people asked this, but could you tell us where you rented the bikes and how much it cost, including the one-way destination and them picking the bike up for return? I think other people would appreciate that info since it is a critical fact to know for planning and budgeting a similar journey. Good work guys, I like your balanced mix of excellent video and still photos, and the balance of the music and motor sounds. Your humor and joy of adventure comes across too ...
Thanks for the note! For the TAT, we had 2x DR650s and a WR250R that we own. We drove one way across and then shipped the bikes home. For Patagonia, we ended up doing a one way rental of KLR650s in Santiago to Ushuaia. We used ride-chile...they were good, we did have some issues with one of the bikes but they pulled through and helped. I think the total one way rental including drop off ended up being close to $3500? It just ended up being much easier to rent than shipping our bikes or buying bikes there. I think its the way to go as you will tear those bikes up with all the long miles of washboard dirt roads.
Fantastic journey, nice video.
Greetings from Holland
Thank you!
El monte fitz Roy es en Argentina.
Ponéselo en inglés. Fitz Roy mount is located in Argentina, not in Chile !
Amazing!
Question did you guys rent those bikes or shipped them back to your homes?!
We ended up doing a one way rental from Santiago to Usuaia. It was just much easier and about the same price as shipping and paperwork for our bikes back home.
Excelent, very best video, wonderful.
Awesome video and amazing adventure. What bikes did you ride? I desperately want to do this trip. But I live in London and was wondering if you guys rented motorcycles or took your own?
Thanks! We ended up renting KLR650s. It was the most costly option but the easiest. We looked into shipping our bikes or buying and selling bikes there...in both scenarios it ended up getting too complicated, so we just rented. Most rental companies have a one way rental option for a pick up fee.
8:31 Mt Fitz Roy is in Argentina, not Chile. Good trip !
Awesome adventure friends did you rent or fly your bikers to Santiago Chile? How much and with who? Please let me know!
We did a one way rental in Santiago to Ushuaia. After looking at all the options that was the best. And with the miles of washboard road, you will want a rental vs your own. I think it was about $2,500 - $3k each US dollar. Wasn't cheap but the alternatives weren't either.
Amazing, beautiful video and I bet you had a great experience. I just have one question for you guys, what time of the year (month) did you guys go? To me it seemed you went around the end of March mainly because I didn't see much traffic and people. In summer that road is packed.
Me and a group of friends want to do the same trip but at the end of March of this year since there is not much people and accommodations are a lot cheaper. Also the weather is not as hot as it is in summer time.
I would really appreciate your answer to my question
We went in the middle of November....I wish we had gone when it was a little warmer. Most days were fine but a several days were between 40F - 50F and rainy. But other than that it was amazing. We took mostly backroads when we could and most of the time we didnt come across many people.
owesome !I should go that way starting in Peru'/Sept..Do u think December is any warmer? surely lots busier
I would imagine it will be a better temp, but then you have to worry about many many tourist. However we stayed in remote areas anyway so it should be fine.
Please share with us the route!
Do Tell!! Which bike had complete engine failure???
We all rented KLRs ...one of those failed...infamous KRL 650 "doohickey" failure
which bike do you prefer between the klr and DR?
DR650 by far. We all felt the DR was more nimble, better built, and more reliable. However i will say the KLR 650 was better at long distance and more comfortable.
El Chalten es en Argentina, no en Chile :)
Oops...
hi there great trip i have a few questions did you buy the bikes and what did you do with them in ushuaia as i can see you departed by plane from there?
We rented bikes as we felt it was the best solution. We looked into shipping ours from the states or buying them in Chile. At the end of the day renting made the most sense and happy we went that route. We did a one way rental, so dropped off in Ushuaia and flew home.
thanks ramine, appreciate your reply. if you dont mind asking which company did you use and how much per bike including "one way" drop off fees in ushuaia?
We used Ride Chile , I want to say it was around $2500 all in per bike including pick up fees. They were good people and I liked dealing with them.
fantastic thanks a lot for the info. do you know if they have daily ferries in ushuaia to cross the beagle to puerto williams?
I have no clue...plus it probably changes monthly. Your best bet is to look that up a month before you go and plan out the schedule. But things will happen and locals will be your best resource for how to get from point to point. best of luck!
4:21 where!?
Fantastic 👍🙏
Beautiful
Hi. Can I do this trip on HONDA CB500X?
Yeah should be no problem at all. Just lots of miles, not very technical
@@Ramine.m thank you
How long was the trip?
About 3 weeks
Did you guys rent bikes there?
Yes we rented. it ended up being a lot easier to rent than ship our bikes from the US
the video is great - i'm thinking about going to Chile too, doing a similar trip. But I don't want to join a tour, so I was wondering how did you return your bikes? And where did you rent them from? Thanks!!
@@Ramine.m Do you recall from where you rented bikes? Any chance you have a .GPX file you can share?
u got some places wrong but still very cool!
Thanks! Yeah..I realized some of those mistakes after editing it.