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Dakar 2012: Salta - Paso San Franzisco - Atacama - Salta

This 12 days motorbike adventure tour will make you a spectator of the 2012 Dakar Edition and take you to the scenic Andes of northern Argentina and northern Chile. It is packed with highlights: be dazzled by the infinite whiteness of the salt lakes, gaze up in awe at gigantic volcanoes, be amazed by the power of geysers, explore remote Andean villages, ride over the highest passes of the Andes and a whole lot more!

Day 1

You will be picked up at the airport in Salta and brought in the Hotel from where the tour starts next day. After an introduction to the bikes and the tour and some general information about Salta, you have the rest of the day at your free disposal.

Day 2

Salta - Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas - Cafayate - Amaicha - Belen

We leave Salta southwards through the fertile Lerma Valley, which narrows into the canyon of the Quebrada de Cafayate. This beautiful canyon is striking for its red sandstone formations, weathered by wind and water to bizarre shapes.
Through the sandy planes of the Calchaqui Valley we ride into the town of Cafayate, the wine capital of Salta, and now on the legendary Ruta 40 we keep heading south on tarmac and gravel roads through the sparsely populated planes of Catamarca to get to the town of Belen.
Approx. 400 km on tar.

Day 3

Belen - Fiambala

We ride deeper into the Andes, crossing a small adventurous pass to get to Tinogasta and Fiambala.
Approx. 200 km, 100 km on gravel.
If the pass is closed because of road conditions, we ride along the Ruta 40 and then on the Ruta 60 to Fiambala.
Approx. 300 km on Tar.

Day 4

Fiambala - Paso San Francisco - Copiapo (Chile)

It will take us all day to cross and enjoy the ride over the stunning pass "Paso de San Franzisco". With over 4600 m altitude it is one of the highest passes in the world!
Approx. 400 km tar and gravel.

Tour details

Duration:

12 days / 11 nights

Distance:

about. 2500km, 30% gravel roads

Route:

check out the map

Participants:

4 - 10 riders

Dates:

please see our tour calender

Level of experience:

The trip is suitable for any experienced motor-biker with some basic off-road experience. People having lung, heart or blood circulation problems should consult their doctor for the altitude.

Prices

on BMW F650 GS:	5400 US$
on BMW F800 GS:	5800 US$
on BMW R1200GS:	6400 US$
on BMW R1200 Adv.:	6800 US$
pillion/passenger:	3400 US$
single room surcharge:	700 US$

Day 5

Copiapo - Dakar Race Stage 6 - Copiapo

We will go to the location where todays stage endsto see the arrival of the competitors after this challenging stage.

Day 6

Copiapo - Dakar Race Stage 7 - Copiapo

We will go to one or two locations to watch the race through the deserts around Copiapo from close up. After this whole day being with the race, we go back to relax in our Hotel in Copiapo.

Day 7

Copiapo - Antofagasta

Today we will ride to Antofagasta, enjoying the Atacama Landscapes on the way. This is the rest day of the race, so we have the entire day to enjoy our ride.
Approx. 600 km.

Day 8

Antofagasta - Dakar Race Stage 8 - Antofagasta

We'll go towards the last part of todays Dakar Special to watch the race.

Day 9

Antofagasta - Dakar Race Stage 9 - San Pedro de Atacama

We'll go to the starting point of today's Special to see the racers set of for their 9th racing day towards Iquique. We then get off the race and ride to San Pedro de Atacama to see the Sunset in the Valley of the Moon before going to the charming little village of San Pedro.

Day 10

San Pedro de Atacama - Toconao - San Antonio de los Cobres (Argentina)

On our way back to Argentina we visit the Xaxa Lagoon with it's Flamingos and then ride up into the high plains of the Andes, passing stunning scenery and the railroad bridge of the famous "Train to the Clouds".
Overnight stay in the Hosteria de las Nubes.
Approx. 350 km, 300 on gravel.

Day 11

San Antonio de los Cobres - Quebrada del Rio Toro - Salta

Alternative ride if the pass is closed will lead us along the tracks of the legendary "Train to the Clouds" through the colourful valley Quebrada del Toro. After arriving in Salta you have some time to enjoy the city before we meet for the good bye dinner on invitation of Horizonte Tours
Total 300 km, 250 on gravel.

Day 12

We will bring you to the airport to catch your flight. You will take awesome impressions, great memories and a Horizonte present with you on your way back home.