Chile Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $6,099 - $8,749 /person

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7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Chile Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Nov-Dec 2025: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec 2026: Jan-Mar

From $6,099 - $8,749 /person

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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.

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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
Chile Bike Tour map

Chile

Start Puerto Varas

End Pucón or Temuco Airport

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

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.

Accommodations
Hotel AWA

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Hotel AWA
Puerto Varas
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-4

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Futangue Hotel & Spa
Parque Futangue
Premiere Hotel

Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 5-7

Description

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.

Accommodations

Nights 5-6

&Beyond Vira Vira
Pucón
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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.

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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

Hotel AWA
Puerto Varas

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

Futangue Hotel & Spa
Parque Futangue

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

&Beyond Vira Vira
Pucón

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.

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

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
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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+

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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1 room, 1 bed

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