Chile Bike Tour
Lakes, Volcanoes & Pampered Pleasures
Couples, Friends & Solos
7 days 6 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $6,399 - $7,899 pp dbl occ
($1,550 - $2,050 for sgl occ)
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.
Chile
Start Puerto Varas / End Pucón or Temuco Airport
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
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
Itinerary
7 Days Premiere Hotels
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.
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)
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, known for its hot springs, en route to beautiful Maihue Lake | Relax at our hotel in Parque Futangue, a remote nature reserve of virgin forests, lava fields and waterfalls.
Surrounded by gardens, meadows and lush forest, this remote lodge is set within the borders of a private reserve. (pool, spa)
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.
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)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Shuttle Time
In order to experience the full grandeur of Chile's Lakes and Volcanoes District, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on a typical Backroads trip. This enables us to explore the incredible variety of ecosystems and scenery this region has to offer. Rest assured, the views from these shuttles are spectacular.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to experience the full grandeur of Chile's Lakes and Volcanoes District, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on a typical Backroads trip. This enables us to explore the incredible variety of ecosystems and scenery this region has to offer. Rest assured, the views from these shuttles are spectacular.