Chile Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $6,099 - $8,749 /person
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Chile Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
7 days
6 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Nov-Dec 2025: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec 2026: Jan-Mar
Lakes, Volcanoes & Pampered Pleasures
Snow-blanketed volcanoes towering above shimmering lakes. Fine local wines and inspired cuisine. This is Chile's Lakes and Volcanoes District. A place where old-world charm comes alive in German pioneer villages and ancient indigenous cultures thrive. Discover a region of enchanting beauty that is at once wild and refined on our Chile bike tour.
Highlights
- Embark on an epic road-biking trip through Chile's Ring of Fire—complete with forests, glaciers, waterfalls and rivers
- Relish the comforts of luxury hotels such as the sumptuous &Beyond Vira Vira at the foot of Villarrica Volcano
- Savor local flavors as you indulge in local wine tastings and Chilean-style barbecues
- Bike less-traveled roads with breathtaking views through some of Chile's most remote and rugged terrain
Start Puerto Varas
End Pucón or Temuco Airport
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Explore a rugged landscape of peaks, lakes and forests • Bike along the shore of Chile's second-largest lake, flanked by snowcapped Calbuco and Osorno Volcanoes • Cool off in the spray of cascading Petrohue Falls • Visit a working dairy farm and sample homemade manjar, Chile's staple sweet.
Nights 1-2
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)
Days 3-4
Bike through the colonial village of Frutillar, where German culture, cuisine and architecture are well preserved • Quiet lakeside roads lead past bucolic farms, green pastures and grazing cows • Cycle through the quaint town of Llifen en route to beautiful Maihue Lake • Relax at our hotel in Parque Futangue, a remote nature reserve of virgin forests, lava fields and waterfalls.
Nights 3-4
Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)
Days 5-7
Villarrica Volcano and its namesake lake create a dramatic backdrop for Pucón, Chile’s adventure capital • Pedal alongside Ranco Lake and follow the Trancura River, enjoying views of several mighty volcanoes in the distance • Meet a local leader from the Mapuche community, the area's indigenous population • Bike through a unique forest of araucaria trees at the base of Lanín Volcano as you approach the Argentine border • Splendid vistas and first-rate cycling are in store on a ride into Villarrica National Park • Unwind at the elegant &Beyond Vira Vira lodge, a 56-acre oasis set among lush trees and a natural lagoon.
Nights 5-6
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. (spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
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)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)
Nights 5-6
Premiere Hotel
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. (spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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