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LAKES & VOLCANOES TOUR
MARCH 6-13, 2021
8 Days/7Nights
Our signature tour, this eight day cycling adventure begins in the lakeside city of Pucón and progresses south over 8 days to Puerto Varas. We'll average 30 to 60 miles daily along wide open roads amidst the splendor of the Andes Mountains and the beauty of Northern Patagonia's scenic lakes region. Each day's ride will include mechanical and sag support, ride leaders with local knowledge, and on-the-road /picnic lunches and ride fuel. A variety of side excursions and once in a lifetime photo opportunities will compliment the many challenging profiles of each days ride. Side excursions (not included in the Tour price) include hiking, boating, or a tour of a local attraction on the route!
See our Gallery page for photos from our fall Tour!
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAY 1 | Pucon > Caburgua > Pucon
Ride Options:
29 miles // 1386 ft.
15 miles // 273 ft
Welcome to Southern Chile & Northern Patagonia! After assigning and fitting you to your bicycle and lunch on your own in town, we’ll ride up to Lago Caburgua, and enjoy the shores of the lake, then descend back to scenic Pucón. Post-ride, we’ll drive up to Los Ojos del Caburgua (the ‘Eyes of Caburga’ Falls). Our kick-off dinner in town awaits! 2 ride length options are available.
Hotel: Hotel Cumbres del Sur
Included Meals: Dinner
Activity: Los Ojos del Caburgua
DAY 2 | Pucon > Curarrehue > Pucon
Ride Options:
47 miles // 1800 ft.
23 miles // 1184 ft.
Today’s ride is an out-and-back along the Rio de Pucon from Pucon to the small village of Curarrehue and our lunch on the porch of the Amaranto Café! Enjoy the views of Volcano Villarrica and the rural landscape of the river valley! 2 ride length options are available.
Hotel: Hotel Cumbres del Sur
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: Visit Volcano Villarrica
DAY 3 | Pucon > Panguipulli
Ride options:
65 miles // 4500 ft.
35 miles // 2225 ft
We’ll load your gear into the vans after breakfast at the hotel and depart on bicycle along volcanic Lake Villarica toward the small, lakeside city of Villarica. From Villarica we climb out of the lake valley toward the resort town of Licán Ray on the shores of Lago Calafquen. Enjoy the views of Volcano Villarica as we round the lake and ride west toward the City of Panguipulli on Lago Lafquen. Two ride length options are available.
Hotel: Puchaley Lafquen
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: Cool off in Lago Panguipulli! Shopping in town
DAY 4 | Panguipulli > Futrono
Ride options:
64 miles // 2828 ft.
41 miles // 1480 ft
30 miles // 1254 ft
There are 3 start/finish options for this day. Rolling countryside and farmland awaits as we depart from Panguipulli. We’ll follow Rio San Pedro for much of the morning before a lunch on the road near Lago Ranco in the heart of the Lakes Region. We’ll arrive on the west end of the lake and the small village of Futrono and our hotel.
Hotel: Cabanas Pewma Futrono
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: Stroll on the Lago Ranco lakefront
DAY 5 | Futrono > Lago Ranco
Ride options:
41 miles // 2790 ft
27 miles // 2047 ft
Two ride options are available to us today as we continue our bicycle journey southward. Both rides follow the absolutely beautiful Lago Ranco to our lunch stop at the City of Lago Ranco. We'll soak in the views over Lago Ranco at La Piedra de la Mesa Mirador!
Hotel: Lodge el Taique
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: La Piedra de la Mesa Mirador
DAY 6 | Lago Ranco > Las Cascadas
Ride options:
44 miles // 1512 ft
27 miles // 907 ft.
There are 2 ride options from which to choose today. We make our way south with the Andes Mountains to our left and the waters of Lago Llanquihue to our right. The sights are unbelievable! Make sure to stop & soak it all in! Post-ride we'll load up and drive a short distance along the lake to the beautiful Saltos de Petrohue at the base of the volcano! Dinner lakeside at the hotel awaits!
Hotel: Lodge las Cascadas
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: Los Saltos de Petrohue & Museum
DAY 7 | Volcano Osorno > Puerto Varas
Ride options:
56 miles // 5751 ft.
19 miles // 4487 ft
30 miles // 1274 ft
Climb from the lake through rainforest to the volcanic, open landscape that is Volcano Osorno reminiscent of Mont Ventoux in France – the fabled moonscape climb often featured in the Tour de France. Steep, switchbacks to 20% grade near the top bring us to the small ski area base lodge and the snow-capped Osorno just steps away. Enjoy the views! After a lunch atop the volcano, we promenade along the blue waters of Lago Llanquihue with several opportunities along the lake for photos of Volcano Osorno in the background.
Hotel: Hotel Bellavista
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activity: Shopping in Puerto Varas
DAY 8 | Lake Route to Frutillar
Ride options:
30 miles (48 km) // 2036 ft (620 km)
15 miles (24 km) // 1034 ft (315 m)
Our final day of the Tour includes your choice of sightseeing in town or an early, casual ride along the lake to the German-settled lakeside city of Frutillar. We’ll enjoy breakfast in Puerto Varas then transport just north to the City of Llanquihue and the rolling countryside to Frutillar and the wonderful scenery that includes the scenic veranda at the Teatro del Lago (Theater on the Lake). We’ll grab a coffee in Frutillar and then head back to Puerto Varas to conclude your Tour! We’ll pack up your bikes and luggage and transport you to the nearby Puerto Montt airport for your trip home or your next destination!
Hotel: Hotel Bellavista (available for showers or tour extensions)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activity: Shopping in Frutillar
EACH TOUR INCLUDES:
- 7 Nights Lodging
- All meals including breakfast & dinner + on-the-road lunches & ride fuel
- Tour-provided shuttle to/from airport
- Planned routes & course maps
- Mechanical and van support
- Tour ride leaders with local knowledge
- Scheduled Tour breakfasts & dinners
- Custom Cycle Chile Tours cycling jersey!
- WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to and from the official Tour arrival & departure airports
- Road bicycle and air transport/shipping - rental available or bring your own and we'll help assemble it and package up at the end of the week.
- Lodging before and after the Tour
- Unscheduled Tour meals
- Side excursions & ancillary amenities
- Personal items purchased during the Tour
- Travel/trip insurance
FEES:
- $2,900 USD per person double occupancy, per week.
- $5,400 USD for couples or friends booking together.
- Please add $600 for single occupancy.
- Add $500 for road bicycle rental.
- Tour Deposit: $500 (US) deposit per person is due 90 days prior to Tour departure date. Deposit non-refundable.
- All payments due 30 days prior to Tour departure.