Chile Tours and Travel Packages

Multiple Destinations / Santiago area / Patagonia / Lake District
Easter Island / Atacama Desert / Expedition Cruises / Fiord Cruises
Biking / Treks / Multisport / Sea Kayaking / Wine Tours

Bike The Chilean Lake District

We feel sporting activities help a traveler get closer to the essence of a country and its people, but mountain biking specifically we think has a special affinity with Chile. We have tried to pace many of the days in these adventures with Lake Country Geography and the human will to discover in mind very specifically. Have you ever looked out on a horizon and seen a tremendous volcano in the distance, and then taken the afternoon to approach it? -in all its majesty, seemingly from every angle? Have you stood half way up it and looked back to where you've come, and seen the ocean just past there in the distance? And then had the satisfaction of bombing down it! You will. Perhaps all of this sounds like a LOT of peddling, but this needn't be. We have been refining these trips for years and we have learned how to pace them for a variety of riders. At the end of the day our travelers are hedonists at heart,so you can be too. It is just that much more satisfying enjoying a stew of southern Curanto with a local fisherman who grins with few teeth,simply amazed that you have ridden into his village on a bicycle. Besides a tremendous adventure you can have seconds without guilt! Enjoy!

Day 01 | Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas
Reception at airport in Puerto Montt. Transfer to Puerto Varas.
Evening gathering to discuss our coming adventure over a complimentary welcome dinner at a local Restaurant in Puerto Varas.
Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Aura – Bed & Breakfast.

Day 02 | Puerto Varas – Lakeside cycling
Swing onto your seat and leave Puerto Varas following the lakeside road beside the vast Llanquihue Lake. The route is a gently undulating country road that offers superb views towards the many snow-covered volcanoes, the Andes, and over the lake. A hearty picnic can be enjoyed by the lakeside, and those who want to, can also take a dip in the wonderfully blue water. Afterwards, the tour continues to Ensenada, but those who want to take it easy, can transfer to our accompanying vehicle at any time. Dinner at a local Restaurant
Overnight with breakfast at Cabañas Brisas del Lago.
Cycle tour: between 20km/12mi and 45km/28mi

Day 3 | Puerto Varas – Volcan Osorno
This morning you are spoilt for choice: either take the comfortable bus up the Osorno volcano, or set off to surmount the 1300m/4,265ft of elevation by mountain bike – a genuine challenge only really fit cyclists should attempt! The road ends at the Osorno cabin, where you can enjoy views of the mighty heights of the volcano itself (2,660m/8,727ft at the summit), as well as of the neighbouring volcanoes of Calbuco, Antillanca and Tronador, and of Lake Llanqhihue. A fortifying picnic is followed by everyone mounting their bikes for the 15km/9mi descent. The route crosses lava fields and small secondary craters, and you will also get to know the various vegetation zones that thrive in the vicinity of an active volcano.
Overnight with breakfast at Cabañas Brisas del Lago.
Cycle tour: between 15km/9mi and 30km/19mi; medium challenge, with an accompanying vehicle always on stand-by. An optional easy bike tour can be made in the afternoon.

Day 4 | Reloncaví Fjord – Puerto Varas
The morning is spent cycling south along an idyllic scenic road to the Reloncaví fjord. As the route is paved and almost all downhill as far as the fjord, the cycling is very pleasant. Cows graze along the flat shoreline of the fjord, birds cruise overhead in the blue sky, and the painted wooden houses of the little hamlet of Ralún make for splashes of colour in this green landscape. The cycle tour continues alongside the fjord, as far as the fishing village of Cochamó, whose small church built from alerce wood in 1900, is a veritable jewel in this memorable fjord landscape. Time seems to have stood still in this lonely region of the Andean foothills, and life is still lived at a leisurely pace. The most common form of transport is still the horse – or mountain bikes, such as yours. The return journey to Puerto Varas is by bus, where you will also stay the night.
Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Aura – Bed & Breakfast.
Cycle tour: between 20km/12mi and 50km/31mi; easy.

Day 5 | Puerto Varas – Frutillar – Puerto Octay
Today, you will follow in the footsteps of the original settlers of this region, cycling north, along the Llanquihue Lake, as far as Frutillar. The little country road along the shore winds its way through undulating countryside and offers irresistible views of the various volcanoes. Small sandy beaches make tempting spots for rest stops and swimming breaks along the way. In Frutillar, you can visit an interesting open-air museum containing restored settler homes and furniture dating from the earliest era of German colonisation, as well as a fully functional smithy. A beach picnic is followed by more cycling along the lake shore to Puerto Octay, whose idyllic harbour is set on the most beautiful bay of this great lake. The return journey to Puerto Varas is by bus, in the late afternoon. Accommodation is in Puerto Varas.
Overnight with breakfast at Hotel Aura – Bed & Breakfast.
Cycle tour: between 25km/16mi and 40km/25mi; easy.

Day 6 | Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt
Transfer to the airport at Puerto Montt.

Can start on any day with minimum of 2 people.

2009-2010 PRICE PER PERSON IN US$ BASED ON DOUBLE ROOM OCCUPANCY = $1547 SGL suppl. = $166

Included services:
• itinerary with accommodation, transfers, excursions and guide assistance as indicated.
• bed & breakfast (Hotel availability is subject to confirmation at the time of reservation. In case of no availability, there may be the need to book another hotel category at a higher cost. In this case we will contact the client immediately.) • meals according to program • entrance fees

Excluded services:
• flights and airport taxes and other surcharges for flights
• possible fees at border crossings
• optional excursions
• tips (restaurants, hotels, guides, drivers, etc.)
• personal expenses

Important: On public holidays it might become necessary to change the itinerary slightly.

Colchagua Valley Bike & Wine Tour - 3 Day

The Colchagua Valley is now world renowned and we have developed the perfect biking tour which combines the best of the valley's small towns, history, back roads and of course vineyards!

Day 1 – Eastern Colchagua Valley - Total miles 48 We will begin in the high eastern sector of the Colchagua valley and putting the Andes mountains to our back we will make a gentel downhill ride toward San Fernando. Traveling over back roads we'll make a stop for a winery picnic. From here we will continue through the valleys small towns before finishing in in the quaint town of Santa Cruz. Meals: B,L

Day 2 Exploring the Colchagua Valley from Santa Cruz to Marchihue - Total miles 38 Leaving from Santa Cruz we will ride mostly flat roads today. Heading west you can make an early stop at the Estampa winery for a tasting or check out the restored Hacienda El Huique museum. A stroll through the sprawling 20.000 foot adobe mansion.will take you back to Chilean colonial times. Continuing through the town of Peralillo we will arrive at Los Vascos the Chilean estate of Domains Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Following the winery visit we will have a typical Chilean lunch in the town of Poblacion just fifteen minutes down the road. We will arrive in the afternoon to the Residencia Historica a fabulous country house, that dates back to the 18th century and has been transformed into a wonderful boutique hotel.Meals: B,L

Day 3 Exploring Marchihue Options abound! Today you can choose from the many options available from the hotel. For the more ambitious riders you can mount up and head to the Pacific coast just 35 miles away. Closer to the hotel short rides can have you exploring vineyards, an organic dairy farm or the town of Marchihue. In the afternoon we will return to Santiago.

Departure Dates: Any day between October and May
Price Per Person: $995 per person double occupancy, $160 single supplement
Price Includes:
Two nights lodging
All transportation in modern vehicle with professional driver
Professional bilingual cycling guides
Meals as noted in the program below
Winery visits and wine tastings
Hybrid on/off road bike customed designed for Chilean backroads
Bikes include odometer, handlebar bag with map holder, two new water bottles
Santiago Adventures biking jersey that is yours to keep
Standard pedals and seats but we will assist with mounting yours if you bring them
Detailed route maps with special information regarding the surrounding attractions

Santiago Parks & Wine by Bike

9:00 AM - We will pick you up at your hotel to take you to our departure point at Parque Araucano. For about 2 hours, we will go around some of the most interesting parks in town, making short stops to hear explanations about the geographical surroundings and architecture.
12:30 -1:30 PM - WAIN experience. We will enjoy tasting 5 Chilean wines (2 whites, 2 reds and 1 premium) together with specially selected cheese and ham.

This tour is $120/person and includes:
Round-trip transportation from your hotel
Bicycle and helmet
Professional, English-speaking guide
Wine tasting of five wines
Bottled mineral water
A fascinating day in Santiago!

Biking the Cachagua Coast

Two hours north of Santiago is the upscale beach resort of Cachagua well know for its beautiful homes with luscious and grand gardens of native vegetation. This full day mountain biking excursion is a great way to spend an active day outdoors biking over rolling hills with fantastic panoramic views of the coastal mountain range and Pacific Ocean. After the bike ride well have time to walk on the beach and visit a local penguin colony just off the shoreline. This is an intermediate level mountain bike ride and requires the rider to be in good physical condition. The ride involves ascending and descending of hills as well as manuevering on single-track trails.

This tour is available every day between the months of October and May. We suggest the following itinerary, however we can adjust this schedule according to your needs:

7:30 Departure from your hotel
9:30 Arrival in Cachagua and review of equipment and ride plan
10:00-1:00 Biking the Seven Gates trail
1:00 Lunch in a local restaurant
3:30 Visit to penguin colony
4:30 Departure for Santiago
6 :30 Return to your hotel in Santiago

Price per person in US$: $197 with 2 people, $154 with 3, $134 with 4, $129 with 5.

Prices include:
Round-trip transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver
Professional, English-speaking mountain bike guide
Bicycle, helmet
Lunch
Bottled mineral water

Phone: 800-232-5658 or 1-512-443-5393 email

Chile Tours and Travel Packages

Bike The Chilean Lake District

Colchagua Valley Bike & Wine Tour - 3 Day

Santiago Parks & Wine by Bike

Biking the Cachagua Coast

Phone:
800-232-5658 or
1-512-443-5393
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