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Patagonia Biking

Patagonia Biking

Straddling the border between Chile and Argentina, the Lake District is a shared natural treasure, where 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 and through the countryside, bursting with blooms after the long winter. Evenings, catch your breath, savor acclaimed regional wines and wind down at lodgings wrapped in European ambience, Latin flair and genuine warmth and hospitality.

Days 1-2 Puerto Varas

Meet in Puerto Varas Warm up on a ride to the German town of Frutillar, set on the shores of shimmering Lake Llanquihue Pedal into Vicente Pérez Rosales, Chile's oldest national park, at the foot of Osorno Volcano.

Days 3-5 Nahuel Huapi National Park

Travel from Chile to Argentina by shuttle and boat, delving deeper into the Andes Soak in the mountain vistas as you pedal a scenic loop on quiet roads Descend to our hotel from Cerro Catedrál or hike to Lake Perito Moreno Learn the ocho and other tango steps during a lesson with local dancers.

Days 6-7 Villa la Angostura

Ferry to the Quetrihué Peninsula for a hike or a single-track mountain bike ride through Los Arrayanes National Park In Villa La Angostura, choose to bike, boat, fish or relax at our luxurious lakeside inn.

Days 8-9 San Martin de Los Andes

Head into the region of Seven Lakes, a setting for Che Guevara's The Motorcycle Diaries, to find some of Argentina's most spectacular scenery Sapphire lakes line an epic biking route following the border north through ancient stands of coihue trees Shuttle to San Carlos Bariloche.

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Lake & Volcano Vistas: Premiere Inns

Hotel Cumbres Patagonicas (2 nights): This lovely hotel impresses at every turn with views of Lago Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano from each guest room, a full-service spa, top-floor swimming pool, and a restaurant and bar.

Llao Llao Hotel & Resort (3 nights): One of Argentina's finest properties, this Leading Hotels of the World member has a stunning setting in the foothills of the Andes and has hosted diplomats and world leaders.

Hosteria La Escondida (2 nights): A Patagonian haven on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by snowcapped mountains and featuring an elegant spa and pool.

Hosteria la Cheminee (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.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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Routes For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Biking Average Walking Average
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
2010 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS

Guest Trip Reviews

Overall, this trip definitely ranks among my very favorite Backroads trips ever (of six 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.
Laura Froelich - San Francisco, CA

This was my best trip yet. The scenery was stunning and the weather was terrific. The accommodations and meals were really awesome. I enjoyed all the long routes and the additional stuff like hiking, white water rafting, maté tasting. The leaders were terrific as well. They worked very well together. Our group was one of the most fun I have been apart of. It was just a lot of good times!!
Ashna Chopra - Windsor, ON

The leaders presented the more challenging bike rides in a wonderful way (to the older folks like myself, as well as the younger folks.) All of us were treated equally. Once we decided to take on the challenge the support was spectular. One example is the "epic" 70 mile ride on the last day. It was one of the most memorable sporting experiences of my life for which I will always be grateful - without the encouragement I got and support along the way I might not have finished. For me this support was similar to the best of the well organized marathons I have run. Its difficult to explain how much the leaders made this a wonderful experience but they did. They did the same on other challenging rides I took.
Tiffany Rystrom - Sausilito, CA

I have been on a number of Backroads trips and this one was really outstanding. The accommodations and food were excellent; the scenery was lovely and thrilling; and the Backroads leaders were great.
Ellen Goldstein - New York, NY

This, our fifth Backroads trip, was the best ever! The scenery was spectacular, the accommodations lovely, and the leaders and guests delightful! The ultimate sign of a spectacular trip: getting teary-eyed in the van on the drive to the airport in Bariloche!
Kim Doyle - Atlanta, GA

Best trip of my life! Enough said.
Patrick Osgood - Reno, NV

We love Backroads and recommend it highly to all of our friends. Truly it has enhanced our understanding of cultures, our love of nature, and opened the world to us. We are grateful for every trip you have provided and hope to do more in the years ahead. Backroads remains our favorite - although we have taken two trips with other companies. I think you do a better job on helping the participants learn about the culture and your guides are incredible. We will not forget our trip to the Patagonia.
Candice Nadler - Excelsior, MN

Patagonia was the most exquisite area that I have ever seen. I was concerned about the group size, but the sharing among the group and leaders also made for a memorable trip.
Sandy Abbott - Redwood City, CA

It was a wonderful trip. Lovely people, leaders, hotels, food and scenery. It was a very big adventure!
Fernanda Bratz - Sao Paulo, Brazil

One of the best vacations I have ever had. The trip was great and leaders/support team were superb (and then some). They added a great deal to the experience. I can't imagine better leaders. Everything was well coordinated and there was clearly a lot of concern in making sure that the vacation was as stress free and enjoyable as it could be.
Barry Greenberg - San Diego, CA

I have been dreaming about this particular trip for over ten years, so my expectations were extremely high. It was wonderful. These trips are the best way to see and feel a place. Keep up the great work.
Joanne Piscitelli - Durham, NC

Absolutely one of the best planned, best coordinated, and most enjoyable “organized” trips I've ever taken.
Stuart Meddin - Atlanta, GA