Scenic Cycling Tour From Chile to Argentina

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Scenic Cycling Tour From Chile to Argentina
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Experience the unending beauty of Patagonia on our ultimate experience for adventure seekers and lovers of luxury travel by gravel bike. Start the journey in Pucon, Chile, and ride east across the Andes to Argentina and the town of San Martín de los Andes. From here ride south following the iconic route of the 7 Lakes, arguably one of the most beautiful roads in the world. On our last day, we take a boat to Isla Victoria, ride an exquisite single track, and finish at the iconic hotel on the shores of the Lago Perito Moreno.

Stay in fabulous 5* & 4* hotels throughout the trip, selected for their mind-blowing locations and to showcase the best of the region’s hospitality. We’ll dine together every night – whether is outside under the stars of summer skies or in renowned restaurants en route. The tour culminates with an unforgettable night on the lawn of the Lhotel enjoying an Argentine feast prepared al fresco by a well-known chef.

Enjoy full support from the cycle team throughout the week.

Tour highlights

See the Lanín & Villarica Volcanos

Visit the 7 great lakes of Patagonia

Cycle across the border from Chile to Argentina

Sleep in the heart of the rainforest at Huilo Hulo Nature reserve

Celebrate the end of the week with an incredible Argentinian dining experience

Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.

We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

Our guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savoring the trip of a lifetime.

All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

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Cycling - Full support

Accommodation - 4* & 5* hotels & guesthouses

Food - Full Board - breakfast, lunches & evening meals


Airfare

Fly in to Pucon (via Santiago, Chile)

Food - Full Board - breakfast, lunches & evening meals 

Accommodation - 4* & 5* hotels & guesthouses



We recommend you bring your own bike.

"The whole team was great. Nothing was too much trouble, our itinerary was spot on and was tweaked on the fly according to our wishes and how the group was traveling. Can't recommend them enough, with a special shout out to Peter who was with us for the entire time and really made the trip something special."

- Mark, Australia

"Awesome service, we rented 2 Kona’s to ride the Vies Verde to Olot, the staff in the the rental shop was top notch. I’ve been a competitive cyclist for 30 years and I’ve seen a lot, these guys are number 1 in my book! Already looking forward to a longer stay in Girona."

- Brian, Canada

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About The Host
Ariel

Ariel

Ariel is a triathlete from Argentina and has always loved to ride. After pursuing a sensible career in sales in Barcelona Ariel joined our Cycling Tours team to focus his life & career on... cycling!

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome To Chile

Enjoy a warm welcome from your guides at our first hotel in Pucón. Get to know everyone over a welcome lunch & in the afternoon get the bikes set up & enjoy a short warm-up ride along the River Pucón.

Day 2 Pucon To Coñaripe

Head out through small villages around Palguin Bajo, begin the long gradual climb through Villarica national park with views of Volcán Villarrica. The ride ends with a long descent from 1300 m to Coñaripe

Day 3 Coñaripe to the Huilo Huilo Nature Reserve

Today is a rolling ride across undulating terrain. Ride alongside the Lago Neltune. The last climb of the day is 12 km up to spectacular Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve.

Day 4 Ride across the border to Argentina

Start the day with a 2.5 hour ferry ride across the Lago Pirihueico. Our ride takes is up the the border crossing to Argentina. Ride along Lago Lácar with time of a pause & soak up the incredible views at Playa de Yuco. Spend this evening in the town of San Martín de los Andes, a lively town located in the Lanín Nature reserve.

Day 5 7 Lakes Ride

Ride south on the stunning route of the 7 Lakes. We'll stop to soak up the views at the Mirador Lago Machónico, the Mirador Lago Falkner & the Mirador Del Lago Villarino. Next up is the Mirador Lago Escondido before we reach the shores of the Lago Correntoso. The Lago Espejo is our final call before we find our resting place for the night on the shores of the Lago Nahuel Huapi.

Day 6 Grand Finale to Bariloche

Start the day with a climb into the mountains before looping down to the shores of the Naheul Huapi Lake. From here we take a boat across the Victoria Island, where a section of single track awaits. A boat collects us on the other side and we ferry across to our final destination at the hotel. Tonight will be a night to remember. We celebrate the adventure with an exclusive evening dining al fresco with a meal prepared for the group by our guest chef.

Day 7 Departures

Sadly, it's time to say goodbye. We'll transfer the group to the town of Bariloche for onward travel.

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Things to keep in mind

More than 90 days - No Cancellation Fee 

61 – 90 Days - 50% of Tour Price

31 – 60 days - 75% of Tour Price

0 – 30 days - 100% of Tour Price

The parties agree to this combined travel contract, which is subject to the following PARTICULAR CONDITIONS.

TOUR NAME. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

DATE OF TOUR. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

PRICE. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE AND RETURN. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE, METHOD, AND CALENDAR OF PAYMENT. As established in the Trip Notes

SCHEDULE. As established in the Trip Notes.

ITINERARY AND PREVIOUS SERVICES. As established in the Trip Notes and supplemented with the documentation that will be delivered to the guest before departure in the Tour Itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, CATEGORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND SITUATION. As established in the Trip Notes. The guest expressly acknowledges being informed of this, giving his/her agreement to the categories, characteristics, and situation of the hotels and means of transport that will be used in the contracted trip. Hotels may vary depending on their occupancy.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE. The completion of this trip requires the minimum number of people that the Trip Notes expressly indicate (if a minimum is not required, this clause is not applicable). The Agency may cancel the trip if a minimum number of people is required and this minimum is not reached. See Trip Notes for the specific conditions of your tour.

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR. The Agency is responsible for the correct execution of all travel services included in the contract (by article 161 of Bill no. RD 1/2007). The Agency shall provide adequate assistance without undue delay to the traveler in need of assistance. The Agency may invoice a reasonable surcharge for such assistance if the need for assistance has been caused intentionally or due to the negligence of the guest. Said surcharge will in no case exceed the actual costs incurred by the Agency. The guest must inform the Agency without undue delay of any lack of compliance observed during the execution of a travel service included in the contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GUESTS. Visas, passports, fees, and other necessary documentation may be required, as established in the Trip Notes.

INSURANCE

Assistance Insurance. The contracted trip includes the option to obtain travel assistance

Cancellation Insurance. The consumer declares that he/she has been informed by the Agency of the possibility of contracting insurance, paid by the guest, which covers the costs of cancellation and to have assistance covering the cost of repatriation or transfer to the place of origin, in case of accident, illness or death as well as other eventualities.

Insurance in case of insolvency. The purpose of the insurance is to respond to the fulfillment of the obligations arising from the provision of services to the contractors of a combined trip and, especially, to the reimbursement of the funds deposited in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Agency. By European, Spanish, and Catalan legislation, The host has contracted insurance with the following company:

Terrain - Gravel

Level - Advanced

Average distance X day - 56 km

Average time X day - 1 h 25 min

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