Peru Motorcycle Tour: Into the North 3.0

Arrival at the international 'Jorge Chávez' Airport in Lima and transfer to the Miraflores district. This Peru motorcycle tour starts with time to settle in before the actual tour begins the next day.

Sightseeing in Lima, the City of Kings and capital of Peru, visiting the old town, the Plaza de Armas and the Presidential Palace. A relaxed start to this northern Peru motorcycle tour before setting off on the motorcycle the next day.

Along the Panamericana heading north to Huacho, the capital of the Huaura province, 142 km directly along the Pacific coast. This Andes Peru motorcycle tour begins here with a relaxed opening stage.

Route 18 already climbs to 3,184 m altitude at Yanahuanca on the second riding day, deep in the Andes, the longest mountain range on earth. After 314 km we reach Huànuco at 1,884 m – a highlight of this Peru offroad motorcycle tour.

An adventurous ride through the Cordillera Blanca awaits: 180 km of mountain range with over 50 peaks above 5,700 m, the highest range in the Americas. After 277 km we reach Huaraz on this guided Peru motorcycle tour.

From Huaraz we cross the Callán Pass at 4,224 m; the switchbacks lead down to the coastal town of Casma. The Panamericana continues north to the port city of Chimbote – 208 km of Peru coast motorcycle riding.

Continuing north on the Panamericana, after 142 km we reach Huanchaco. En route we visit a hacienda near Trujillo featuring the Peruvian horse breed 'Caballo Peruano de Paso' and sample the local cuisine.

Further along the Panamericana to the 'Ciudad del Dios', then back into the Andes to Cajamarca, the former residence of the Inca ruler Atahualpa. After 292 km we reach the city at 2,750 m altitude.

An adventurous stage over two Andean ridges to Leymebamba, 238 km on this Amazon Peru motorcycle tour. The switchbacks down to Balsas and a bridge over the Río Marañón call for special care.

From Leymebamba via Tingo up to the Kuelap ruins at 2,900 m, the fortress of the Cloud Warriors. Afterwards we reach Chachapoyas, the regional capital of the Amazonas region, on this Kuelap Peru motorcycle tour.

The short but adventurous 43-km stage to Cocachimba offers a first view of the Gocta waterfall with a 771-m drop, one of the world's tallest waterfalls and the goal of this Gocta waterfall motorcycle tour.

A guided hike to the Gocta waterfall today, followed by relaxation at the pool with a view of the natural spectacle. A peaceful day amid lush nature on this Chachapoyas motorcycle tour before the route heads towards the coast.

The longest stage of this tour leads from the jungle to the Pacific coast at Chiclayo, 415 km through changing landscapes. Chiclayo is known as the 'City of Friendship' on this Peru motorcycle tour.

The Panamericana takes us 205 km south back to Huanchaco. Sunset over the sea, grilled fish and a Pisco Sour round off this relaxed day ahead of the Huascarán National Park stages.

Visit the Chan Chan site, once the capital of the Chimú empire, built around 1300 and at 28 km² probably the largest city of its time on the South American continent – a cultural highlight of this Peru motorcycle tour.

Back into the Andes, this stage covers 249 km, first through the Duck Canyon, the Cañón del Pato, along the old railway line through 39 tunnels and wild gorges to Caraz.

On gravel roads into Huascarán National Park, covering 3,400 km² with striking panoramas and snow-capped peaks above 6,000 m. After 112 km we spend the night in Chacas.

From Chacas via Carhuaz to Huaraz, 109 km through notable landscapes, home to spectacled bears and Andean condors. Another scenic highlight of this Cordillera Blanca motorcycle tour before the route heads back towards the coast.

Farewell to the Andes: we ride to the Pacific coast at Barranco, 217 km marking the transition back towards Lima. A relaxed riding day to close this Yamaha Ténéré Peru tour through coast, highlands and rainforest.

Return to Lima, 190 km with a full load of impressions from this Peru Andes motorcycle tour through coast, highlands and rainforest. In the evening there is time to relive the final stages of the tour together.

A free day in Lima – time for last-minute shopping, museums or a relaxed meal in one of the many restaurants before this Peru motorcycle tour draws to a close and the return journey to Europe begins.

Return flight from Peru with many impressions from this Peru Andes motorcycle adventure through coast, highlands and northern rainforest. The motorcycles are handed back and luggage packed for the flight home.

Arrival in Europe and the end of this guided Peru motorcycle tour – an adventure between the Pacific coast, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest comes to a close, with many lasting impressions from northern Peru.