Vancouver Canada to Argentina Nov.2017-March 2018
 

Leaving Vancouver B.C. to Argentina

3 guys on 650 to 800 c.c. bikes.

Mostly camping. Energetic guys 23,28 and 45 years old.

:scooter:

bier

I'm wanting to do this next year. I live on Vancouver Island. I hope you can post details on your trip. How do you plan on doing the Darien Gap?

I'm leaving in September from Alberta on a blue tiger 800. I'll follow along and maybe we will cross pathes!

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Sounds good. I like whatsapp to communicate also.

It's free anywhere there is wifi.
(604)835-7663
Dave...

We are exploring options for the Darien Gap.

We will definitely post details of our trip and might even do a travel blog.

I'll be on the stahlratte to cross the darien but I think you may be coming through a bit late. Last sailing for the year is mid November I believe. I have heard some talk of a ferry running semi-regularily though.

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Stahlatte
 

Last sailing is Nov 27 out of Panama.(I'm on that sailing) I checked earlier this week they still had room, on both sailings in Oct & Nov. You should get on it, not sure how busy it is that time of year.

I'll be a month ahead of you. October 30th sailing.

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Hola.....I am an older Canadian Adventure rider who will be in Canoa Ecuador for the month of January....if in the area drop in to The Sundown Beach Resort.
bierbier

After November 27th, what are our options?

You could ride through it.....if you had the time and skills. I've been North to South, and South to North on 4 separate roundtrip rides, and while it is generally a good idea to use the Stahlratte, or one of the other ships, one can have their bike flown from Panama to Cartegena, or.....on one of the roundtrips, we did actually do the ride through the Gap. It was an experience, but with the right bike, and good skills, you can do it.

Lucky for me I was on a '03 Africa Twin 750, which was a lot more serious off-road bike than the new Africa Twin 1000s.

After November 27th, what are our options?

I'm not sure, there are other sailboats apparently. Or flying the bike.

Hi ...I will sail from San Blas on October 30 too ... my WhatsApp +393483919787 ... :)

Possible team member for trip south
 

Gentlemen how is the trip going?
I am currently in Alaska taking a break....I left GS ADV in San Diego on the 7th after getting caught in the Hurricane in Lapaz and having an accident. Will fly back to San Diego and start south again. 45 retired military on 2016 gs/adv
put 28k on bike solo in last 9 months mainly Mexico/USA and Canada. Looking to team up with others. No schedule or agenda other than looking for a new place I might call home. Look forward to hearing from you.
Be safe Jarin

Did you guys find another way to get to Colombia, after Nov.27?

So there are many options for crossing the darian gap I wouldn't worry to much about it until you get closer to Panama. You for sure will not be stuck there haha.
1.There is the roro service which stands for roll on roll off. It's a big container ship that they take your bike with your keys and roll it on the boat and you fly across and collect it in the Colombian port.
Let me just say now the Colombian side of things is way more organized!
2. There is also the option of a shipping container(which is what I did) now the shipping container comes in two different sizes 20 foot and a 40 foot. Now one good thing about this is you can find a few guys along the way and share the cost by say putting two vans and two bikes in a 40 foot container. I did a car and my bike in a 20 foot can.
3. You can also go to Portobello in Panama and see what boats are sitting in the port and ask around if any one can take you to Colombia. (We did this as well, and ended up taking a free 12 day tour of san blas)

I personally do recommend seeing San blas. Even if you ship the bike and just get on one of those sail boats sitting in the port. it is truly amazing experience you'll love it! See if captain yoyo is in the port he's awesome!

Pm if you have any questions I'll do my best to help you guys out! But really don't worry to much about it theres tones of people doing this!

P.s. if your scared about the idea of giving some guy your keys to your bike or car with the roro and opt to go for the shipping can. They don't actually let you lock it or see them even put your bike in the container and they also take your keys. So basically it's the same!

Jarin we are leaving around November 15th from Vancouver.
Do you have whatsapp?
Dave (604)835-7663

Dave... no I don’t have That app but I will get it.
I am preparing to head back to San Diego and head out.
I will keep communicating and probably catch you guys south.
No set route yet.... might play in SOCal for a week.... service and tires.
Jarin (435)890-5134

HI I'm in a little town east of Vancouver Ca. Kelowna.:freezing::freezing: Heading down to Panama starting next week??? First stop Las Vegas, Palm Springs then into Brownsville, service my 2015 GS 1200 there before heading out. East Coast all the way south. Picking up my partner in crime in San Jose mid to late December 2up to Panama, west coast back
You guys heading that way??:thumbup1:

My apologies for absence first time back on.

I went with Airpackcargo
$1200 U.S.
Hardly no hassle or paperwork.
They guide you in Panama City and Bogota Colombia.
$120 to fly myself.
Highly recommended a sail out to San Blas islands
for 1 night.

My apologies for the delay.
Whatsapp message me as I don't go on here much.
Currently in Cali Colombia.
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My apologies for the delay.
Whatsapp message me as I don't go on here much.
Currently in Cali Colombia.
+16048357663 Whatsapp Only***
Instagram: davescholten111
Facebook: daveschowtime

The best and easiest option was Airpackcargo.
$1200 U.S.
Minimal paperwork flying it over.
Panama City to Bogota Colombia.
$120 to fly myself over.
They guide you on both sides every step of the way.
Colombia side is alot more professional.
Took 2 days. Short notice okay.
Cheers!

Ya Aircargo Pack. $1200 U.S.

1 day and short notice no problems. Less paperwork.

Van to Panama
 

Hope you guys are making it ok.

Would love to share notes upon your return. Looking at this for 2019