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DAKAR 2012 I’d highly recommend SAMT tours and look forward to the next adventure BRIAN BUCKLEY |
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DAKAR 2012 Jerry Curtis |
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DAKAR 2012 Thanks.
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DAKAR 2012 RODOLFO DE LA GUARDIA
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DAKAR 2012 MIGUEL JOSE VILA
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TOUR ELQUI, November - December 2011 I wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude to SAMt for arranging an exceptional series of experiences for me and my colleagues. Just calling it a motorcycle tour is to marginalize the overall experience. My interaction with SAMt started months in advance via phone and email conversations, where they took the time to listen to what my group wanted and understand our level of experience. They recommended the right itinerary for us along with some customizations to make it more memorable. They dealt with us in a professional and courteous manner from the planning stages all the way to the actual end of the ride. We were given the privilege of crossing the Andes twice and visiting such wonderful cities as Cacheuta, Tupungato, Barreal, Mendoza, Vina del Mar/ Valparaiso over the course of the tour. In each city, they had selected some very nice, unique and hospitable boutique hotels for us to recharge and enjoy a delicious meal. Many of the roads on this tour were incredible: they amazed us with the exhilarating curves and the breathtaking scenery. I thank Gabriela, John and Gionata for the many things they provided us: for the professionalism and attention to details; for the care and guidance; for great sense of humor; and mostly for providing us with an experience of a lifetime. I will recommend them to everyone and hope to see them again soon. Saludos, PARDEEP
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TOUR ELQUI, November - December 2011 Cheers Pardeep, well said! Thanks again South American Motorcycle Tours for an unforgettable and exhilarating experience!
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TOUR ELQUI, November - December 2011 Most people go on vacation and say that they had a good time, and fantastic time an amazing time. Well on this trip with SAMttours I can honestly say all of the above, but really I had the time of my life and will never forget it. Most of that is due to the time and personal attention that was paid to my group by SAMttours. Thank you for making it possible. JOGA DHALIWAL |
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TOUR ELQUI, November - December 2011 Hi Gabriela, John, and Gionata, Just got back to Canada. I wanted to thank you all for a trip of a lifetime. The memories of the exhilarating rides and vistas will last a lifetime. We all appreciated your hard work in planning the perfect itinerary to suit our riding level. You also took great care in ensuring our safety. All of us feel much more confident as riders now. We all enjoyed getting to know you a little better over our lunches and dinners. We hope to see you again in the near future. Kindest regards, MARTY |
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John - Thanks a million for a wonderful weekend tour. The bike, the |
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ANDEAN TOUR STAGE 2, august - september 2011 We are a little tired, the suits could stand up on their own, they’re heavily used but it’s great. I really enjoyed the narrow highway from Salta to Jujuy, and also the Jama Pass, where we realized that at 4,900 m the bike needs a bit of turbo just to keep running. I loved the hotel in San Pedro de Atacama for its style, it’s like the desert of Arizona but it’s very luxurious.
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ANDEAN TOUR STAGE 2, august - september 2011 I want to thank you all - John, Gaby, and Gionata, because these days it’s not so easy to find quality. It’s hard to find someone who really makes an effort about everything and who does it with enthusiasm and dedication. Each one of you puts a lot into making our tour interesting. Gionata is also a very kind person. John is also a kind person, he’s easy to get on well with and he’s also a great person. Gaby is very efficient. The curves, the tours, the routes that you have picked, and the bikes, are in great condition. I enjoyed all of the days, but the best was the Jama Pass to San Pedro de Atacama, especially the curves to reach the salt flat. The place that I liked best was the Cafayate vineyard, because it was a very peaceful place, and frankly I liked everything.
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ANDEAN TOUR STAGE 2, august - september 2011 The journey keeps getting better, we’re sure this stage is going to have a fabulous finale and we’re looking forward to what’s coming. We’re very grateful for the way you’ve looked after us and the great attitude of SAMt at all times. This is the second trip we’ve taken with you and it certainly won’t be the last. I really enjoyed the first day. It was something new, something different, with snow, cold water, long distances; it was very demanding, we’re very tired but very happy. I really enjoyed the Cafayate vineyard with its environment, its vines, its setting, the weather we had, the very lovely historic hotel; we saw a different side of Argentina.
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TOUR DAKAR 2011
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TOUR ALTIPLANO MAYO 2011
In his early days, Adrian broke and held five land speed records on a motorcycle he built himself |
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TOUR ALTIPLANO MAYO 2011
Best Regards to all Guy Austin |
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TOUR ALTIPLANO MAYO 2011
Yours sincerely, |
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TOUR MENDOZA APRIL 2011
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TOUR MENDOZA APRIL 2011
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Thank you SAMt for making our trip an incredible experience! The attention to detail and professional manner in which you run your operation really helped to make our dream trip an effortless reality. From the upfront logistical help to meeting us on day two for GPS repairs and support all along the way, everything really added up to make our trip a remarkable experience. The dream trip for my best friend and I was to set off on an adventure across Chile. Having the reliable BMW bikes and support that SAMt provided really made choosing SAMt an easy and rewarding decision. |
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TOUR DAKAR 2011
Dave & Ken |
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TOUR ANDINO EXPRESS - JANUARY 2011
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TOUR ANDINO EXPRESS - JANUARY 2011
A group of six of us just finished a tour with SAMt. In my opinion, it couldn't have gone any better. First, the riding was exciting, breathtaking and challenging; just what you want from a motorcycle vacation. Enough down time to recover, but a solid day ahead of you. I especially like the small off-road excursions into the desolate, more remote areas where you see the true character of the region.
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TOUR ANDINO EXPRESS - JANUARY 2011 Ken Rapoport |
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Since I missed the tour season, I decided to be a little daring and take a self-guided tour based on the Mendoza Curves tour, and what a time I had! John and Gaby had my trip arranged within hours of my initial contact, and Natalia followed up on all my gear hire needs to make sure I had what I needed. Cristian gave me the confidence I needed (I speak minimal Spanish), and of I went on the most amazing three days of riding I've ever experienced.
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As an introduction to South American Motorbike Tours, we decided to take a two-day trip over the Andes. Guided by Cristian Mora, we had a fantastic time viewing the Aconcagua, local wineries, etc. The riding was spectacular, as terrain ranged from on-road twists/turns to 365 bends on dirt/gravel. We were impressed with the professionalism and planning by SAMt, starting with correspondence from owners John & Gabriela. We were so enthralled by this quick trip, we are already planning our next adventure with SAMt. Kelly & Peter |
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John and Gaby I wanted to send a thanks to the both of you for putting together an unforgettable experience that I plan on sharing with everyone. It was a flawless tour (for us) and one that will be difficult to match, but I'm sure you'll find a way on the Peru/Bolivia trip we would like to plan for next year.
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Gaby, queria aprovechar para felicitarlos a todo el grupo que conforma SAmttours......realmente son muy profesionales, tanto los dueños como los guías.
Gracias. Saludos. Ricardo Roizental |
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Gabi: This tour in every way have surpassed all of my expectations. For all practical purposes and for lack of a better word, I have to call it: PERFECT. Thanks a lot. Rodolfo De La Guardia |
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Gabriela and John: As the "Legend" of the group I have ridden motorcycles for many years and have competed in over 1000 events, I wanted to say the time I spent on the Tour and with Samt was the most memorable time ever spent on two wheels. Your team made the Experience awesome and the group now feels like my extended family. I truly look forward to the next adventure. Thank You and hope to see you soon! Jerry Curtis |
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Hi John and Gaby ,
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Dear Gaby and John.
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To whom it may concern, Our recent adventure to Chile, Bolivia and Peru was a once in a lifetime chance to experience the culture, dramatic scenery and people of these exciting destinations in South America. John and Gaby with their company South America Motorbike Tours were our hosts on this trip, which from start to finish worked like a well oiled machine, with a friendly and helpful atmosphere offered to my wife (who was pillion) and me. Our 23 day long adventure holiday exceeded all our expectations from the top of the range BMW motorbikes, top the quality of our hotel accommodation. Special thanks to Gaby who supplied our on road meals and coffee breaks, which were timely and tasty. We all look forward to the rest off the bikes and the occasional extra chocolate treats. Both my wife Helene and I are telling swashbuckling stories to friends of the place, people and lifetime experiences we had. Please don't hesitate to ring or email the writer for any extra information or just a chat. Alan Weeding
Thanks again John and Gaby for your extra care and attention to details. I would recommend your company without hesitation. |
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We decided to go on this trip because we thought it would be exciting and different and of course, great to share the experience with our friends.
What we didn't expect was to experience the trip of a lifetime which was definitely not for the faint-hearted! Thank you so much to our wonderful tour guides who planned such an amazing tour.... to John for getting us there every day, to Gaby for looking after us so well and dealing with any difficulties that arose (in what appeared to be an effortless manner!) and to Cristian for his capable assistance and coping so beautifully with a bunch of 'nearly' middle-aged women! We would thoroughly recommend SAM Tours to anyone wanting a holiday full of action, diversity, challenges (with a few hairy moments thrown in for good measure!) and last but not least, spectacular scenery. It is certainly going to be hard to beat this one! Muchas Gracias, John and Penny Hewitt |
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Well what can I say? I wish I was still there "cruisin". There would be no better way to see South America than on a motorcycle. Gracias John (El Gringo), Gabriela (Flaca) & Cristian (Eduardo the Pool Boy) for a well organized tour & most enjoyable trip. Every day since returning I have flashbacks to the wonderful scenery, the roads, the people we met & the experiences gained. It was the holiday I needed to clear the mind, but still see & do so much all at the same time. People ask me what was the highlight & I tell them "all of it, everyday was a highlight". It truly was an adventure of a lifetime that I must do more than once. All the Best Brendan Groves (Barney, Baby Bear, Teddy Bear) Tasmania, Australia |
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Follow the Dakar tour |
Dear Gabriela
I miss You all so much it was the nicest holiday i had in my life!, You, John and Cesar were FANTASTIC also our friends from Australia and USA I hope to return in 2011 Best regards and one more time thank for all ! Boughattas Semir managing director semir@ivarcs.cz Czech republic |
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good morning gabriela,
well I am officially back to my daily grind now but I did remember to bring my cup to the office today so I can have some coffee... I can't thank you and john enough for putting together the follow the dakar tour. your thoughtful planning and constant day to day efforts to make the ride a success are appreciated. I had a fantastic trip. the riding was superb and the landscapes were stunningly beautiful, surreal and sometimes otherworldly. the dakar rally was exciting but what made the trip rewarding was the people. I truly enjoyed spending time with you, john, cesar, my new aussie mates and of course, czechmate. "life is not without a passion" is a great marketing slogan but as I discovered it is much more. thanks for sharing and I look forward to another trip in the future. dave |
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I and two friends decided to do a motorbike tour in Chile, best way to know and view country. Finding SAMt we were lucky !
They are very efficient, on time, helping us to have a safe and great time in our 14 days trip. The BMW 1200 GS were new and responded very well. If you like to ride motorbikes and plan to go to Chile I recommend SAMt for sure! Joao Coelho SAO Brasil |
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Dear Gabriela
I'd like to thanks you and John for your professionalism and the excellent condition of the motorbikes you rented to us. They worked extremely well on every conditions of the journey, very safe, comfortable and efficient. Your company on our trip to Mendoza was excellent too. Thanks for all the work you had on the crazy customs and immigration systems between the hermanos chilenos e argentinos. Ricardo M. Simonsen Brasil |
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My brother and I decided we wanted to go on an trip together in South America. We had been thinking about it for a while, however it came down to the last few weeks before we planned to go and still hadn't confirmed what we were doing! My brother wanted to do a motorcycle trip, and it seemed like it would be a great adventure for us to ride and see the country. After trying a few sites online through out South America we fortunately found contact with SAMt. We wanted a custom ride that would fit our schedule on short notice, (about 3 weeks time!), and would still allow us to have a great adventure seeing lots of sites. SAMt really came through, planning for us an extraordinary trip starting in Santiago, and riding up along the coast, staying in beautiful ocean side hotels and then trekking through the pisco wine valleys. The winding roads alongside the mountains were wonderful and the scenery was breathtaking, we both couldn't have imagined a better time for our first time in Chile and SA! Everyone was so helpful at SAMt and coordinating our trip via email before we arrived was a breeze. The 1200 BMW was a perfect bike for the ride, very comfortable and handles well. Everything was beyond what we expected, and although we didn't have time to fit into one of the larger group tours this time, we will definitely try to get in on a longer trip in the future with them. My brother and I highly recommend SAMt to anyone who loves to ride and wants to have a wonderful experience in South America on a motorbike with great people. We also highly suggest this type of custom tour for siblings, couples, or friends, who want a personal experience and adventure that is as beautiful as it is unforgettable.
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I wish to thank you for this incredible and unforgettable adventure of nine days which was an endless feeling of emotions. To tour on a motorcycle, this "World Class" two thousand eight hundred kilometers tour, which included some of the most beautiful roads in the highlands of Bolivia, Chile and Argentina was amazing. Also, thanks for the incredible organization and concern for every detail by Gabriela and John.
Cheers Marco Cornejo, Manager - Partner, Supply Center Ltd. |
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Most of my motorcycle experience is riding motocross, so to get on a BMW GS1200 and go for a tour through Chile, Bolivia and Argentina was of course something very different for me and an experience I'll never forget. The diversity of the landscapes and the many personal experiences was very enriching. To find ourselves in the highland trails with people who walk for days to get food is something that I cannot get out of my memory. I think more than a ¨motorcycle tour¨, this was an opportunity to grow as a person and to experience places I never even knew existed !
Thank you SAMt for the opportunity." Sincerely Alvaro Cornejo. Investment and advisory Soc ACV Ltd. |
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I really had a great time . What I enjoyed was not only the very good organisation and the route and the place we stayed, I also enjoyed the group we went with. The bikes are a pleasure to ride and the pass over the Andes to Mendoza, especially with the snow, was great.
Regards Gary Hughes President Sandvik -Minimg and Contruction |
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Gracias Gabriela y John por la invitación a su viaje inaugural de South America Motorbike Tours. Tuvimos la oportunidad de compartir su pasión por las motos y los viajes en un grupo de 7 motos BMW y un grupo humano realmente excepcional. La organización, las atenciones en ruta y la estadía en Mendoza no pudo ser mejor y creo que esto les auguria mucho éxito en este lindo proyecto.
"La Vida Exige una Pasión" es vuestro slogan y mejor aún cuando ésta se puede compartir con otras personas. Nuevamente muchas gracias por la invitación y mucho éxito. Saludos Alfonso y Patty |