South America Winter 2016

[yamonda1]

Had a quote from Holidaysafe (Which recommended insurer fwiw) for worldwide motorcycle insurance, excluding USA & Canada, for 31 days only cover, £172.85 for the Premium policy, any type of bike, any engine size etc.

Anybody else any info?

 

[monkeyboy]

My mate runs toursareus and he organises travel insurance through this lot so you could give them a try. 01892 559530

 

[yamonda1]

To clarify that was for personal insurance to ride a bike ...

 

[yamonda1]

My mate runs toursareus and he organises travel insurance through this lot

so you could give them a try. 01892 559530

Tried them just now and they're 'temporarily' unable to quote ... will try again in a week

 

[Aidan1150]

Went to a local travel agent yesterday to see if they could get a better range of flight prices than me.

Dublin - LHR - Buenos Aires with BA = £1045

Dublin - Boston - Dallas - Buenos Aires with American Airlines = £615

It will take a fair bit longer taking the latter option, but there again I can have a break between flights to stretch the legs and get some beer and grub. Plus the £400 saving will come in handy.

 

[APW]

yeah I've had a look on skyscanner a few times now and it appears to get a reasonably priced flight I think you may have to factor in an extra day or so for an overnight stop somewhere.
currently Air France will get you there in 16hrs for £757 from Manchester.

 

[yamonda1]

Welcome info!

 

[Mozz]

Went to a local travel agent yesterday to see if they could get a better range of flight prices than me.

Dublin - LHR - Buenos Aires with BA = £1045

Dublin - Boston - Dallas - Buenos Aires with American Airlines = £615

It will take a fair bit longer taking the latter option, but there again I can have a break between flights to stretch the legs and get some beer and grub. Plus the £400 saving will come in handy.

Good info. I'd be up for the £615 one, it's just that if one flight's delayed or whatever it f**ks everything up then. I was talking to Chris recently about flights and we're not sure which airport is going to be closest to the warehouse where the bikes are going yet. I know there's at least 3 airports in BA, the most popular seems to be the one with the EZE abbreviation.

 

[Arsey]

Good info. I'd be up for the £615 one, it's just that if one flight's delayed or whatever it f**ks everything up then. I was talking to Chris recently about flights and we're not sure which airport is going to be closest to the warehouse where the bikes are going yet. I know there's at least 3 airports in BA, the most popular seems to be the one with the EZE abbreviation.

EZE,Ezeiza is the international airport where all the big boys fly to.
The pissy little one in town is mainly local airlines,though they do have jet traffic. I would guess that most the US airlines fly into EZE,as do all the European carriers.

 

[Mozz]

EZE,Ezeiza is the international airport where all the big boys fly to.
The pissy little one in town is mainly local airlines,though they do have jet traffic. I would guess that most the US airlines fly into EZE,as do all the European carriers.

Thought so. EZE it is then. I'll be flying from Manchester so if anyone else flying from Man fancys meeting up some time, a ride out maybe, let me know

 

[karlp]

I intend flying out on Friday
Sunday looking around Buenos Aires
Monday collect bike

Return on Saturday
Probably Iberia

 

[Arsey]

Sunday looking around Buenos Aires

Make sure you take in the market at San Telmo based around the Plaza Dorrego.Sit in the square watching tango dancers whilst downing a cold Quilmes.And if you want the best steak you will ever eat,head to El Establo at Paraguay 489,for the 1 kilo T Bone.

 

[karlp]

Make sure you take in the market at San Telmo based around the Plaza Dorrego.Sit in the square watching tango dancers whilst downing a cold Quilmes.And if you want the best steak you will ever eat,head to El Establo at Paraguay 489,for the 1 kilo T Bone.

Thanks for the advice

 

[Mozz]

I intend flying out on Friday
Sunday looking around Buenos Aires
Monday collect bike

Return on Saturday
Probably Iberia

I could be up for that. You flying out alone?

 

[Packer]

Thought so. EZE it is then. I'll be flying from Manchester so if anyone else flying from Man fancys meeting up some time, a ride out maybe, let me know

I'm pretty certain there won't be a direct flight from Glasgow or Edinburgh so I may end up going through Manchester. Which day do you think you'll be going?

 

[Mozz]

I'm pretty certain there won't be a direct flight from Glasgow or Edinburgh so I may end up going through Manchester. Which day do you think you'll be going?

Friday or Saturday. Like the man said, take a look around BA for a day or two

 

[Mozz]

Btw i dont think theres a direct flight from manchester either. It will be shuttle to Heathrow and then on from there.

 

[Aidan1150]

I intend flying out on Friday
Sunday looking around Buenos Aires
Monday collect bike

That's pretty much how I'm thinking too Karl.

 

[BenekGS]

Hi all.
I have the flight directly from Heathrow to Buenos Aires. Im leaving on Saturday evening and will be there on Sunday before noon.
So theyre will be one day for rest, and on Monday the adventue begins!
Cheers, Bernard

 

[APW]

Hi all.
I have the flight directly from Heathrow to Buenos Aires. Im leaving on Saturday evening and will be there on Sunday before noon.
Cheers, Bernard

Hi Bernard
how much did you get this flight for may I ask?
I am thinking of flying from Manchester but if Heathrow is significantly cheaper I could get a train down to heathrow fairly easy.
its not like I'm going to be carrying loads of bags with me just hand luggage as everything will be on the bike in the container

as I already posted Air France from Manchester will get you to BA in 16hrs for £757



Andy