There are riders and there are RIDERS. Aerostitch is looking for RIDERS for a Special Invitation Scouting Ride. The faint of heart need not apply. The ride will be traveling mostly on out of the way, back country, unpaved routes high in the Andes or out in the desert dunes, so be prepared for adventure! Everyone attending will be a confident and reasonably skilled dirt rider. They will all be riding light weight, street legal, enduro motorcycles and carrying very little gear on the bikes. There will be two support vehicles, one to follow our route with the necessities and one to carry any extra gear and clothing directly to that day’s destination. The trip will be 21 days and the ride will be around 1,900 miles.
Tour prices: Special discounted ‘scouting’ rates and does not reflect on future pricing for tours to this area. Double occupancy: $7,800.00 or Single Occupancy Lodging Upgrade: $9,000.00

Tour price includes: Motorcycle rental (either a Sherco 510SE or a Yamaha WR450), Two bilingual guides with cell phones, Accommodations for each night (20 nights), Lunch daily, Three Dinners and some breakfasts, Two support vehicles, Snacks, cakes, tea, water and fruit where available, Bike mechanic, In-country flight from Lima, Entry, Train and Bus fares for Machu Picchu, Safekeeping of luggage from start to end of tour, Detailed map of Peru Tour route (issued upon arrival), Free time/ Rest days for optional tours and activities, Transport of motorcycles to Arequipa, Shuttles to and from airports, Aerostich Tours swag, Photo DVD available upon request

Tour price does not include: Airfare to Peru, Meals (except for those listed), Gasoline, Alcohol, Tips, Souvenirs, Optional Tours and Activities: Titicaca Lake Tour – Rafting the Sacred Valley – Nazca Lines Tour

Minimum Rider Requirements: Riders must be able to provide proof of the following: At least 25 years of age, unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian. At least 2 years experience with a similar motorcycle. A valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement from his/her home state or country. If you’re interested and you think you’ve got what it takes to try this ride you can get more info by contacting Aerostitch at: info@aerostichtours.com .

Disclaimer: You must be aware that this is our first experience with an organized ride in this part of South America, and that you are invited to participate because you have demonstrated a love for adventure, and have proven skills to handle an unexpected situation. If you choose to join us, we may be subject to unexpected delays, wrong turns, backtracking, and an extra dose of adventure due to the nature of “scouting.” Please Note: The group size will be seven to nine riders – no more, no less.

Although this special event has certainly been thoroughly planned out, our efforts on this trip will be to discover and experience the most interesting places to visit during scheduled tours to this location in years to come. Please expect the mileage to be slightly higher than it may be on later trips to the same places. You may even see or experience things on this trip that we decide not to include on future rides. You are receiving a special price consideration to join us, in return for your patience and understanding of the above described circumstance. If this sounds like fun, we’ll see you there!

Source and images: Aerostitch Tours

Posted by Sam Kanish