Snow-blanketed volcanoes towering above shimmering lakes. Fine local wines and inspired cuisine. Untamed stands of dense forest. This is Chile's Lakes & Volcanoes District. A place where old-world charm comes alive in lakeside German villages and ancient indigenous culture thrives in Mapuche communities. Discover a region of enchanting beauty that is at once wild and refined.
Day 1 Explore the rugged Lakes and Volcanoes District—a landscape of peaks, lakes and forests | Bike along the shore of Chile's second-largest lake, flanked by snowcapped Calbuco and Osorno Volcanoes | Visit a working dairy farm and sample manjar, Chile's staple sweet.
Days 2-3 Pedal through the quaint colonial villages of Frutillar and Puerto Octay, where German culture, cuisine and architecture are well preserved | Quiet lakeside roads lead past bucolic farms, green pastures and grazing cows | Relax at Parque Futangue, a remote nature reserve of virgin forests, lava fields and waterfalls.
Day 4 Experience the rain forest in Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, recognized by National Geographic as a World Legacy award-winner | In the heart of the reserve's wilderness, Nawelpi Lodge is the perfect luxury base for exploring the area on foot.
Days 5-7 Villarrica Volcano and its namesake lake create a dramatic backdrop for Pucón, Chile's adventure capital | Ride a portion of the stunning Seven Lakes Route | Bike the Ironman route, following the Trancura River and enjoying views of several mighty volcanoes in the distance | Gain insight into the area's indigenous culture while visiting a Mapuche village and cultural center | A ride into Villarrica National Park offers splendid vistas and first-rate cycling | Visit a local Mapuche family for a farewell meal and traditional ceremony.
Our new Chile trip is like no other. We take you on an unforgettable road biking journey through the incredibly picturesque Lake District. Weave through lakeside villages and around white-tipped volcanoes, lush forests and blue-green lakes. Venture off the beaten path and stay in the magical Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, one of the planet's most valued and endangered ecoregions. From your first encounter with the Chilean people, you'll feel their openness and warmth. Our activities will immerse you in the area's thriving indigenous Mapuche community and strong German heritage. And of course you'll be pampered with delicious traditional cuisine, fine Chilean wines and the luxurious comforts of outstanding hotels, including Hotel Hacienda Vira Vira, a 56-acre Relais & Châteaux oasis.- Latin America
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Savor superb lakefront views from floor-to-ceiling windows at this design hotel featuring contemporary architecture that melds modern style with local materials. (pool, spa)
Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve.
From the comfort of your luxury bungalow in the heart of the Huilo Huilo Reserve, connect with nature while falling asleep to sounds of the rain forest and the rushing Fuy River.
Run by a Swiss husband-and-wife team and lauded by Travel + Leisure, this luxurious hotel and full-fledged farm is perched above the Liucura River at the foot of a snowcapped volcano. A Relais & Châteaux member.
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Our new Chile trip is like no other. We take you on an unforgettable road biking journey through the incredibly picturesque Lake District. Weave through lakeside villages and around white-tipped volcanoes, lush forests and blue-green lakes. Venture off the beaten path and stay in the magical Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, one of the planet's most valued and endangered ecoregions. From your first encounter with the Chilean people, you'll feel their openness and warmth. Our activities will immerse you in the area's thriving indigenous Mapuche community and strong German heritage. And of course you'll be pampered with delicious traditional cuisine, fine Chilean wines and the luxurious comforts of outstanding hotels, including Hotel Hacienda Vira Vira, a 56-acre Relais & Châteaux oasis.
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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.
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| Day | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
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| 1 | 18 | 700 | ||||||||
| 2 | 15* | 800 | 28* | 1600 | 33* | 1900 | 47* | 3100 | ||
| 3 | 14* | 800 | 28 | 1900 | 46 | 4100 | ||||
| 4 | Walking & Hiking (3–9 Miles) | |||||||||
| Optional Activities in Huilo Huilo (Mountain Biking, Kayaking, etc.) | ||||||||||
| 5 | 31* | 1900 | 44* | 3300 | 61* | 3900 | ||||
| 6 | 25* | 1100 | 46* | 1700 | ||||||
| 50 | 1900 | |||||||||
| 7 | 9* | 700 | 18 | 1000 | ||||||
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* Includes shuttle.
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Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
