Bolivia Motorcycle Tours

Amazing trip on the KLR all over Bolivia! Death Road and Salt Flats were highlights but all the in between and unexpected parts really made the whole adventure. Chris knows those bikes and the country inside and out. And he was very accommodating with all my odd requests. 😂

Had the opportunity to take a tour with Bolivian Motorcycle Tours in June/July of 2021. We choose the ‘Trails End: Bandits and Badlands’ tour to see Southern Bolivia. Prior to the trip the owner / guide, Chris, was helpful and informative – answering all our questions and ensuring we were all set for travel in Bolivia. We had the pleasure to meet Chris’s wife and children the first day and last day of riding – really a lovely family and makes the whole experience feel really personal. Chris was really committed to being great guide – took us all around in the various stops/towns, acted as our interpreter the entire time, was committed to finding things that he knew we were interested in (street food, cemeteries, markets) and was totally open stop at road-side attractions unexpectedly. (I’ve been on other international motorcycle tours – and the guides aren’t always that interested in engaging with riders.) The bikes, KLR 650’s, are perfect for this type of dual-sport ride. I really appreciate that Chris took the time to adjust the motorcycle suspension on each bike to the specific rider’s height/weight – giving each rider the best ride. The first day, to Jardin de las Delicias, was a perfect day to test out the bikes. Lots of small river crossings, dirt tracks, and a narrow suspension bridge. As mentioned, great bikes for a dual sport ride – nimble, hardy….) The route had some of the most famous Bolivian roads – including Route 11 Tarija-Villamontes, a day riding the Salar de Uyuni (salt flats) and the Bolivian Mountains where Che Guevara was captured and executed. Hotels were clean and centrally located. The best stay though was one of the last nights at Casa del Telegrafista in the small mountain town of La Higuera. (Where Che was executed.) Outdoor dining, and resting by a firepit at the end of an epic day of off-road mountain riding. Overall, great experience with Bolivia Motorcycle Tours. I would definitely recommend them and would happily ride with Chris again.

So while, most people are posting about what a great time they had, which we did, and how amazing everything was, which it was, I wanted to address any concerns about Equipment. So you’re thinking of signing up for, or you signed up already to do a Bolivia Motorcycle Tour with Chris. You’re a motorcycle enthusiast and you’ve ridden anything and everything that has handlebars. You’re looking at Chris’s lineup of first generation KLR 650’s and wondering, why am I not getting to ride a tenere or a Ktm 590 or an African twin? I mean, that’s what they were made for right? And the finest of the finest right? So why do I have to ride a KLR? Well, after 1800 miles in Bolivia on KLR I’d like to explain why. First of all, Chris is a top notch Mechanic. And his equipment shows his love and care. Chris knows his KLR‘s like I know my Cummins diesels and I used to know my Chevy 350s. Inside and out, and believe me that’s no joke. One of the things that happens in Third World countries is you can’t get parts, or if you can, they’re Chinese knock offs, stuff that you can’t rely on. And people are notorious here for Jimmy rigging and using stuff that is from something else just to get by. Not so with Chris, he hauls down his spare parts from the States every time he’s up here so that his machines have the best quality and reliable parts. At one point on the trip while we were waiting for some road construction equipment to move we swapped out brake pads on the back of my bike. Nothing to it. Chris notices a tire low in the afternoon after the ride? Boom! In the morning she’s been repaired or replaced. Blow a fork seal? Same deal. Not only is he taking care of YOU, he is keeping up with his machines. Keep in mind that fuel in Bolivia is notoriously contaminated and a low quality. All of Chris‘s bikes are carbureted, which means they can be repaired on the side of the road, not something you’re likely to accomplish with some high-tech fuel injection. So if you want your ride to end like it started, on two wheels, these older machines that can be repaired quickly and properly are the way to go. Also keep in mind that this ride is so amazing in itself that no special motorcycle is needed. Just an adequate rider who is here for the experience. A fancy machine does not mean anything when you are enjoying the adventure. And the humble KLR is a perfect match for Bolivia. I highly recommend the trip, the guide, the motorcycle and the country.

Chris is a very professional and attention to detail oriented guide. He plans every tour step meticulously and if ever anything goes south due to mechanical or other issue, he very quickly adjusts and ensures everyone one is taken care of while keeping the fun factor still strong. We had a lot of fun on our 10 day Best of Bolivia trip in April 2026 and highly recommend it. Happy riding!!

Great experience! Even if you only have time for a 1 day ride; you won't regret spending a day riding the countryside trails exploring the area with Chris. Tons of fun safe river crossings, fantastic waterfalls, great local picturesque bridge crossings, on reliable motorcycles. Chris had great depth of culture and riding territory. He was prompt in communicating and went above and beyond to ensure a great riding experience!