South America from top to bottom - on a motorcycle all the way to the end of the world! We receive our bikes in Cartagena, handle some paperwork and then start our incredible tour.

The Colombian countryside, cities and people inspire us with their beauty, openness and friendliness. And the road below us has a name: Panamericana! In the next few weeks we will ride nearly 4,000 kms of the 26,000 kilometer long north-south link.

But first we make our way through the jungle of Ecuador and cross the country’s namesake: the equator. We move south through Peru, between the Pacific Coast and the Andes; and for the next three weeks one highlight follows another on a daily basis.

It starts with the best ceviche of South America in Lima. Past the dunes of Ica, we reach Nazca, where the mysterious geoglyphical lines of the same name are waiting to be admired. We continue on one of the best motorcycle routes in the world across the Andes to Machu Picchu.

The following day we arrive at the old Inca capital of Cuzco; and then to Los Uros, the floating islands in Lake Titicaca. Here we reach Bolivia, the Altiplano Plateau and La Paz, the highest place of government in the world. In this fascinating country we are thrilled by the incredible Ruta de la Muerte; a MUST for every motorcyclist in good weather. And we ride our motorcycles on Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt lake in the world.

In the Atacama Desert we head across the Andes to Argentina. Here we roam the southern Gran Chaco and via the spectacular Los Caracoles we reach the vibrant capital of Chile, Santiago.

After enjoying a well earned rest, we point our bikes towards the South, scratch the Pacific coast near Conceptión and find our way to the magnificent Carretera Austral. Endless twisties take us into the Chilean rainforest and back into the Andes, which will cross multiple times over the next few weeks.

Here in Patagonia spectacular landscapes and pristine nature form our daily backdrop. This sparsely populated area - less than one inhabitant per square kilometer - fascinates us and leaves a lasting impression; with fabulous natural spectacles such as the Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine, one of the most beautiful national parks on the planet.

From here it is only a few days ride to the end of the world: in Ushuaia there is literally no way to go any further! Faced with the magnificence of our earth, we take a deep breath and turn north towards Punta Arenas; the final destination of this remarkable motorcycle tour.

Special Challenges

Your expedition vehicle

To participate in the Edelweiss World Tour sections you will need to bring your own bike. If you prefer to join with a rental motorcycle we can send you an offer on request!

Marc and Gerhard from the World Tour Management will be available for you for any questions or concerns at expedition@edelweissbike.com!