In the next issue of Adventure Bike Rider magazine, we’re rounding up the world’s greatest motorcycle tours that you can do in 2025.
Guided and self-guided motorcycle tours are a great way to explore the world, because they’re crafted by experts who help organise the difficult logistics of motorcycle hire, accommodation, and support on the ground, so you can visit remote parts of the world that can be otherwise be difficult to visit, especially if you’ve only got limited time and you want to make the most of it.
Plus, with their local knowledge, you can rest assured that each day you’ll be riding the best roads, seeing the best sights, and truly experiencing the places you’re visiting.
You’ll be able to see our full list of the world’s greatest motorcycle tours soon, but in the mean time, there was one that particularly piqued our interest.
It’s called the Top 2 Bottom Expedition by Motodreamer, and it crosses the entirety of South America from Colombia’s Caribbean coast to the isolated region of Tierra del Fuego at southern tip of the continent.
This 60-day overland tour is an adventure in the truest sense, and we’d certainly love to take part ourselves.
Read on to discover more about how to ride the length of South America on a motorcycle or find out more about Motodreamer by clicking here.
Ride from the top to the bottom of South America
Any list of the world’s greatest road trips will surely include the Pan American Highway, the 19,000 mile network of roads stretching from Alaska to Argentina across the Americas.
With Motodreamer’s Top 2 Bottom Expedition, you’ll experience riding some of the most memorable sections of the Pan American Highway through South America.
Starting from the city of Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, over the next 60 days, intrepid motorcyclists will ride southwards, discovering South America’s incredible diversity to reach Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, at the very bottom of Argentina.
Along the way, highlights include riding over the high passes of the Andes that top over 5,000 metres, the Salar de Uyuni salt flats of Bolivia, the otherworldly Atacama Desert in Chile, discovering the magical Machu Picchu, and immersing yourself in the vivid and unique cultures of the six countries you’ll explore: Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
Not just a motorcycle ride
Motodreamer promises that the Top 2 Bottom tour is not just a thrilling motorcycle ride across South America but a deep-dive into the fascinating history and diverse cultures of the countries you’ll ride through. From meeting locals in traditional villages to experiencing the vibrant cities along the way, you’re sure to come away with a deepened sense and knowledge of South America.
This is built upon the experience of Mike Thomsen, the founder of Motodreamer, who has been a leading motorcycle tours for 16 years, visited 116 countries on two wheels, and ridden over 600,000 miles across the globe.
With Mike at the helm, you’ll be in safe hands throughout your South American adventure.
Check out Motodreamer’s tours across South America
If you fancy taking on this epic 60-day adventure from the north to the south of South America, click here to find out more.
Motodreamer also offers a tour called the Trans Amazonian Challenge Expedition, a challenging but hugely rewarding 52-day ride that follows the mighty Amazon river, giving you the chance to experience the raw beauty, incredible wildlife, and fascinating indigenous cultures along the way.
You can find out more about the Trans Amazonian Challenge Expedition here and discover Motodreamer’s story here
