ride to ushuaia - cost and time - nklr

[roncriswell@sbcglobal.net]

I have been right next door in Chili in their late spring (mid November) in Torres del Paine and Punta Arenas and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. One day was pretty windy but not bad as a Texas native. Skies were pretty clear. I understand that the really strong wind happens in their summer - ........... December January and February ...... I think. Spring & Fall they told me was the best weather. It is a beautiful area in the national Parks there. The dollar goes further in Argentina than in Chili at this time is what I have heard. The people in both places are friendly to gringos. Criswell

On Jun 27, 2008, at 3:55 PM, eddiebmauri wrote: > Hi all, I have 2 questions please: > > 1. How much would a trip from the USA (Texas/Mexico border) to Ushuaia > cost in USD? > > How much money should I have on hand for a trip based on riding solo > from Texas to Ushuaia on a KLR650, camping whenever allowable. > > My question about cost is based on shipping the bike from Panama to > bypass the Darian Gap and Columbia. I am thinking that I will ship > (boat or plane) the bike back from Argentina to Texas after the trip. > > About how much money can I expect to spend for a trip from Texas to > Ushuaia, including shipping over the Darien Gap and Columbia, then > shipping the bike back to the US at the end of the trip? > > 2. About how long can I expect for it to take in travel time on > average to ride from the Texas/Mexico border to Ushuaia? How many > months on average will this trip take? > > Lastly, what are the best months for such a trip? I am learning that > at some times of the year the last leg of the road leading to Ushuaia > is impassable due to high winds, what time of the year is the road > impassable? > > I assume that the best months for a trip from Texas to Ushuaia are the > summer months in the USA, which are the winter months in SA? Or is > that not correct? > > Any info would be greatly appreciated. > > I especially hope to hear from those of you who have made this trip. > > Anyone who has made this trip and who is willing to communicate with > me by answering quesitons, and provide guidence in planning, would be > GREAT! > > EddieM (KLR650 "la poderosa") > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]