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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons in the third series of the epic motorcycle adventure saga.

1 Seasons
11 Episodes
Ended
Documentary
Cast & Characters
episode image Peru
8.4/10 (194 votes)

#1 Peru

S1:E7

Reaching the halfway point of their trip, Ewan fulfills a childhood dream by climbing Machu Picchu before traveling deep into the Amazon.

episode image Bolivia
8.3/10 (200 votes)

#2 Bolivia

S1:E6

The struggle in the extraordinary Bolivian desert continues. Ewan and Charley stay in a hotel made entirely out of salt before riding to La Paz.

episode image Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica
8.3/10 (183 votes)

#3 Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica

S1:E9

After their plane is delayed by fog, Ewan and Charley embark on an unforgettable boat journey along the Colombian coast in an old trawler.

episode image The Andes
8.2/10 (216 votes)

#4 The Andes

S1:E4

Crossing back into Chile, the team arrives just in time to celebrate Chilean Independence Day before riding across the high Andes.

episode image Atacama Desert Into Bolivia
8.2/10 (203 votes)

#5 Atacama Desert Into Bolivia

S1:E5

Ewan and Charley head through Argentina’s red rock landscape while a member of their team copes with altitude sickness.

episode image Ecuador
8.1/10 (177 votes)

#6 Ecuador

S1:E8

Ewan and Charley experience the beauty of Ecuador, the sixth country on their trip, before facing a travel setback in Colombia.

episode image Preparation
8.0/10 (281 votes)

#7 Preparation

S1:E1

Ewan McGregor reunites with his best friend, Charley Boorman, to evaluate what's important in their lives following a life-threatening accident.

episode image Ushuaia
8.0/10 (238 votes)

#8 Ushuaia

S1:E2

Ewan, Charley, and the team land in Ushuaia, the southernmost tip of South America, but tensions arise due to snow and mechanical issues.

episode image Southern Patagonia
8.0/10 (223 votes)

#9 Southern Patagonia

S1:E3

Heading through Patagonia, Ewan and Charley stay at an eco-lodge in one of the world's remotest areas with people that live off the grid.

episode image Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico
7.8/10 (178 votes)

#10 Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico

S1:E10

The guys get a little too close to the Masaya volcano in Nicaragua. Crossing into Honduras, they meet with UNICEF and prepare for Mexico.

episode image Oaxaca to L.A.
7.1/10 (214 votes)

#11 Oaxaca to L.A.

S1:E11

Ewan and Charley experience a cactus forest and a sunrise hot-air balloon as they head toward their final destination: Los Angeles. Series finale.

Cast & Chracters

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Actor: Ewan McGregor
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Actor: Charley Boorman
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Actor: Russ Malkin
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Actor: David Alexanian
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Actor: Claudio von Planta

The highest rated episode of Long Way Up is "Peru" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 194 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Oaxaca to L.A." (S1E11) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 214 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Peru" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 194 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Oaxaca to L.A." (S1E11) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 214 votes.

Name Department Job
Charley Boorman Production Executive Producer
David Alexanian Production Executive Producer
Ewan McGregor Production Executive Producer
Lucy Trujillo Production Producer
Russ Malkin Production Executive Producer

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