Pedal the Lake District Beneath Andean Peaks in Chile & Argentina

Straddling the border between two South American neighbors, Chile and Argentina, is the Lake District. In this shared natural treasure, snow-frosted volcanoes seem close enough to touch, dazzling lakes reflect Andean peaks and national parks preserve rich forests. Amid this breathtaking tableau, embark on a two-wheeled journey with Backroads that takes you to spectacular vistas and past charming old-world villages. Evenings, catch your breath, savor acclaimed regional wines and wind down at lodgings wrapped in European ambience, Latin flair and genuine warmth and hospitality.

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Days 1-2 Lake Llanquihue

Days 3-5 Nahuel Huapi National Park

Days 6-7 Villa la Angostura

Days 8-9 San Martin de Los Andes

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Overall, this trip definitely ranks among my very favorite Backroads trips ever (of 6 so far). The leaders, the accommodations, the biking, the scenery, the weather - everything was fantastic! And the rafting on this trip was SO much fun. The local guides were great and made navigating the exhilarating rapids the most fun rafting experience I've ever had.

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Lake & Volcano Vistas: Premiere Inns*

Yan Kee Way Lodge

Lake Llanquihue (2 nights)
With Osorno Volcano as its backdrop, this tranquil lodge boasts comfortable bungalows and chalets, inviting whirlpool tubs and creative Patagonian cuisine expertly paired with first-class regional vintages.

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort

Nahuel Huapi National Park (3 nights)
Overlooking Nahuel Huapi Lake, this member of Leading Hotels of the World is surrounded by woodlands, offers an 18-hole golf course and is equipped with a full spa and health club.

Hostería las Balsas

Villa la Angostura (2 nights)
An elegant lakeside Relais & Châteaux member surrounded by snowcapped mountains and featuring a world-class spa and pool.

Hosteria la Cheminée

San Martín de los Andes (1 night)
Surrounded by gardens and perfectly located near the town’s main plaza, this comfortable hostería provides access to an amazing ride along the spine of the Andes in the remote Region of Seven Lakes.

* With 1 Casual Inn night

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