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The Best Episodes of Long Way Up

Every episode of Long Way Up ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Long Way Up!

The Best Episodes of Long Way Up

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...

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  1. 8.4/10(202 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.

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  2. 8.3/10(208 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.

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  3. 8.2/10(223 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 8.2/10(212 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. 8.2/10(187 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. 8.1/10(184 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.

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  8. 8.0/10(291 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.

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  9. 8.0/10(246 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.

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  10. 8.0/10(231 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.

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  11. 7.8/10(184 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.

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  12. 7.1/10(221 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Peru" is the best rated episode of "Long Way Up". It scored 8.4/10 based on 202 votes. Directed by David Alexanian, Russ Malkin and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bolivia".