Alaska to Argentina - Summer 2015
 

Hi,

I'm planning on shipping my bike to Alaska around July and take around 6 months to get to the south of Argentina.

I have the bike almost ready, time and some money, that's it. I don't have a fixed route nor schedule, just some idea of the places I want to visit. I know people that have done Alaska and the US and are sharing information with me, and for the southern bit I know some already. I'm from Argentina, so language will probably not be a problem.

I don't mind travelling by myself, but I also enjoying sharing experiences, so I'm opening the invitation in case there's someone else interested in doing something similar.

I've done a few 2-3 weeks trips before, in small and big groups, and I love being on the road with my bike, so this is for me just an excuse to ride as much as possible and get some experiences on the way.

If you want to meet on the way, please get in touch with me:
www.outforide.com
www.facebook.com/leogoesoutforaride
leo@outforaride.com

Ride safe!
Leo

Hi Leo!

Here is the link I found it here, now i am thinking about second half of June to fly bike and myself to Toronto...

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ler-deal-80707

and after few emails back and forward to Air Canada this is price breakdown..

paste: Here is a breakdown of the cost. Please keep in mind that when shipping out of LHR, they do charge a few additional fees.
LHR - approx bike weight 250kg
one way
Price 700.00
DG declaration 0.00 ( James cargo will issue this and charge you for the declaration seperately )
DG fee 65.00
screening 0.15 per kg. 37.50
802.50 Plus customs clearance fee in montreal ( 55.00cad )
Total is roughly 860.00cad plus the fees Air Canada Cargo LHR will charge you. I estimate the additional fees will run you about 100.00cad for LHR air canada cargo, and James cargo will charge you for your declarations seperately.
Hope this helps! You can keep this as a reference for price if you like. We can only gaurentee this price for 2015 as the promotion may not be offered next year.
Karl
YUL Reservation Lead

Hi Leo,

I am from Australia and will be in the same area over that time. Doing a similar trip, but maybe a little slower....

I am heading into Alaska late May and will be in the US during June/July.

Keen to meet up if we can make it happen.... bier

Scott

Hi Nino!

Sorry, I had a busy week and it looks like as I'm very new to this forum I can't reply to PMs. Let me take a look at this, it looks interesting.

I'm based in London, and I ride a 1200GS. I know I guy who shipped his bike to Alaska many times, and he's sending me a lot of information about shipping, accommodation, etc. I don't have a fixed date yet, nor a time limit.

We are not far from each other, if you want we can meet for a coffee soon and exchange some information.

Cheers!
Leo

Hi Scott!

That sounds great. I heard it's very common to find fellow bikers on the way and even make some miles together. What route are you planning?

Cheers!
Leo

Hi Leo!
No problem amigo, all good...there is couple of treads on the regional forum under north america about riding canada and alaska..
i am flying to toronto on 14.06. and my bike will fly couple days earlier whit Air Canada as they have great deals for this summer for shipping motorcycles across.

650 pounds flat rate, vancouver, toronto, calgary...so you drop the bike at depot an that is it, here is one of the emails..

Hello Nino,

Just getting back to you on the motorbike qoute. For the summer we charge a flat rate of GBP 650.00 to ship motorbike. This include all charges ex London. To send the bike involves a few steps, so we ideally need it to be with us 1-2 days before its booked date. We commence a dagerous goods check while you are here to make sure everything is in order. The tank has to be 1/4 full of gas. Also we need an invoice/written declaration that states what the value of the bike is. Ir doesn't have to be crated. If you have anymore questions just let me know.

Regards

Andrea

LHR Customer Service Department
Air Canada Cargo LHR
T 0871 2243600 F 0208 750 8220
lhrcustomerservice@aircanada.ca

I am planning on making my way to Winnipeg about 15 June and then New York at the end of June.

Keen to meet if we are going to cross paths... :scooter:

Be careful in Quebec (if you plan to go there) they don't like motorcyclists...
https://www.facebook.com/scott.mcmur...88?pnref=story

Scott

Alaska to argentina
 

I live in Vancouver BC Canada area. I'm planning a trip to South America. Late Sept. or Oct. ish. Have travelled all over Canada & the US. I know alot of great places to ride, could meet up with you. I don't speak any spanish, could use your help south of the US.

Hi RNS,

Seems like alot of people are doing there own trips.

I don't speak Spanish either... Just a few phrases to get bye.

Happy to meet up in Vancouer (or anywhere else along the way). I will be there in 1 week.

By October I hope to be in Ecuador/Peru/Boliva.

Will you be riding?

Scott

My son and I will be leaving New York at end of June heading south as far as possible, Would love to meet up, With the boat situation from Panama, it might be wise to get several bikes together and share a container.

Mitch

Hi Scott,

I couldn't see the link, I guess it's private.

Leo

Hi RNS,

What kind of trip are you planning? For how long? I guess I'll be crossing the Mexican border around Sept, but we can meet somewhere on the way.

I'm adding all you guys as contacts so we keep in touch during out trips :clap:

Nino, this is awesome, it's almost a third of the first quote I have for an Air Freight to Anchorage :D

It is on my FB page so try there https://www.facebook.com/scott.mcmurtrie.90

Hi Mitch,

I hope to be in NYC at the end of June and then riding south from there.... maybe we could meet up?

Scott bier

Trip to SA
 

I don't plan on leaving Vancouver til Sept. So guess you'll be way ahead of me.

Hey Scott I'm planning a similar trip and considering either a buy my own over there or ship my bike there...can i ask what kind of costs are involved in shipping/air freight (thinking that's what you're doing right?)...cheers Tom

Hi Tom,

I am going to write a blog post about my experiences in shipping the bike just after I have got it out of Customs in Canada.

https://transcendenttravel.wordpress.com/

Stay Tuned....

Scott

No worries, maybe we will travel at different speed and meet up along the way anyway.... :thumbup1:

Hi KLINK
 

I would like to get away after the HU meeting in Aug. 20 - 23. If you come to the Vancouver area email sullivanrichard15@yahoo.ca

Hey Guys Im heading to Chile from here in Oklahoma City this weekend!!! Im all about the solo journey but if we are able to share some experiences than the more the merrier!!!

I plan on riding Central/South America until this time next year! :D When you guys make it down this way lets grab some beers, and catch up :)

Ride safe, and have fun fellas!!!

I would like to leave here mid to late Sept. But am open to any idea. When will you be ending in Argentina ?

From Australia it costs $2800 from Brisbane to Vancouver. All in. There are a few costs added on top of the original quote. So be prepared for that.

My blog post is here, I made some rookie mistakes so you can read about them.

https://transcendenttravel.wordpress...ping-the-bike/

Beers in Central America sound great! See you there.

Hi RNS,

I'm getting to Calgary on the 15th of July, ride Canada, Alaska and then aprox. 4 more weeks in the US. I'm also thinking on crossing on a ferry from Baja California.

I plan to get to my home town in Argentina (close to BA) by the end of December, spend some time with my family there and then travel around one more month to the south.

Anyone going there (between Dec and March) is automatically invited to an asado and craft beer bier

Leo

I've been planning a trip to Newfoundland (Canada's most easterly province) will be in Calgary July 3 - 8. My plan is to do as much gravel as possible, going north from Calg. & staying in the north to Manitoba. I've been across Canada many time's on Hwy 1 so am looking at something new. Will be returning to the west coast on Hwy 1.( your welcome to come along ) I'll be back in BC for the HU meeting in Aug. 20-23 you should come if your still in the area.
If your still in Canada or US in Sept. I could meet you before crossing into Mexico.
According to info on HU its quite difficult to get bike & rider from Panama to SA.

ride to south america
 

hello i am walter, i will ride my bike from florida to argentina en september, I speak spanish so call me and we talk about it, 239-250-3595

ride bike from florida to argenina
 

i will ride my bike from florida to argentina in late september, call i am from argentina, i am gooing back in bike, 239-250-3595 or email arqwer03@gmail.com

ride my bike from florida to argentina
 

I am going back to my country argentina in late september if you are looking for some body to ride with you, i will ride from florida to argentina.

phone 239-250-3595
email: arqwer03@gmail.com

walter

ride y bike from florida to argentina
 

I am going back to my country argentina in late september if you are looking for some body to ride with you, i will ride from florida to argentina.

phone 239-250-3595
email: arqwer03@gmail.com

walter

ride my bike from florida to argentina
 

hello
I am going back to argentina in late september, from florida, I like share trip with another bike, my phone 239-250-3595
email. arqwer03@gmail.com

regards

walter


https://www.facebook.com/walter.rodriguez.9277

Hola compatriota, bier

I'll probably be in Mexico by the end of September, but we can meet somewhere on the way to Argentina.

Leo

that be great leo
 

Leo

that be great, sure, where are you know?
I am in fort myers. florida
hablas español?
where are you from

me parece que sos porteño?
yo soy de mendoza

un abrazo
walter
239-250-3595

I just booked my air freight from London to Calgary with Air Canada Cargo, with the nice surprise that they have "revised their costs" and now the £650 flat rate quote they gave a month ago is £974, and now I understand why they don't allow you to book with more that one month in advance.

It's still cheaper than other options, but future travellers be advised that it could change again.

Leo

Walter, I just replied to your PM. I'm from a small town in Buenos Aires, and I'm currently living in London.

Hi guys,

All set, I'm leaving in a week to Canada and then Alaska. I talked to some of you already so we can meet somewhere on the way, I wasn't expecting so many like minded people doing a like minded trip.

I'll be writing and posting snaps and vids here:
Out for a ride
www.facebook.com/leogoesoutforaride

Ride safe!
Leo

I am in Tucson AZ at the moment about to cross over into Mexico. Anybody else in the area?

Cheers,

Scott

Anyone close to Baja these days? The english speaking section of my trip is coming to an end and I'm crossing.the border next week.

Leo

Crossing into Baja around October 1st, Heading south the whole way. If you are still around lets ride! PM Me?
Mike

I will be crossing into Mexico about October 15 if anyone will be in the area.

I'm in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca now and going to Yucatan next for a couple of weeks. I'll be going south slowly to get the boat in Panama the 12th of November.

leo @ outforaride dot com
Whatsapp +44 6603 1778