Overview

Welcome to Chile’s Lakes and Volcanoes District! Your journey begins at 9:00 AM when you'll rendezvous with your guides at Hotel Antumalal in Pucón. Following introductions and a bike fitting to ensure your comfort throughout the week, your guides will share safety tips and route highlights before embarking on a scenic ride to Lake Caburgua and the renowned Huife Hot Springs. Pedaling through lush forests and rolling farmland, take in the mesmerizing views of Pucón's main attraction—the Villarrica Volcano. If luck is on our side, we might catch a glimpse of smoke billowing from this active volcano. Today’s adventure concludes with lunch and a relaxing soak in the hot mineral baths of Huife Hot Springs, followed by a shuttle back to the hotel. Tonight, we'll meet for social hour at the hotel and dinner in town at Trawen, a celebrated restaurant that features local, organic food. At dinner, your guides will fill you in on what excitement is in store for the week ahead.

Overview

It's a glorious day to discover volcanoes! Our ride alongside the Trancura River takes us into Villarrica National Park where we are rewarded with views of the Villarrica, Quetrupillan and Lanin volcanoes. Along the way, we’ll stop in a rustic Mapuche village for fresh sopaipillas and jugo de frambuesa. If you're feeling up for a challenge, try the avid option today and tackle the freshly-paved switchbacks that lead to the spine of the Andes Mountains and the border of Argentina. If climbing is not your style, shuttle to the top where you’ll find yourself surrounded by araucaria (or monkey puzzle) trees and lava rock at the base of the Lanin volcano. Enjoy a peaceful stroll and soak it all in! Time and weather permitting, as assessed by your guide team, we'll descend or shuttle back toward Curarrahue. After a traditional BBQ lunch, we'll shuttle onward to the hotel. Tonight is your chance to explore the lively town of Pucón and dine at a local restaurant of your choosing.

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Today begins with a two and a half-hour transfer to the town of Paillaco where our Avid riders will begin their journey to the lake. For the Today and Short riders, you will start your ride along Ranco Lake, the third largest lake in Chile. Today's shuttle may sound long, but it is incredibly scenic and necessary as we want to save your energy for the best part of the ride. We will enjoy lunch in a lakeside cafe and then tackle the undulating road around the east side of the lake. Today, the highlight is the beautiful lake itself, dotted with islands and surrounded by shades of green and blue. Finally, nestled in a private nature reserve, the remote Futangue Hotel & Spa is a pure gem in the Patagonian forest. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner together at the hotel to enjoy their restaurant's signature cuisine.

Overview

Wake-up to the sounds and sights of nature with birds chirping and cows grazing around the property. Today you’ll pedal along smooth pavement towards a volcanic lake called Maihue. The ride back tracks along Ranco Lake then turns down a pristine road next to numerous rivers and stunning views of the Andes mountain range. The last few miles provide a picturesque descent to our lunch stop in Puerto Maqueo. We will dine in a lake-front cafe and perhaps go for a swim off the white-sand shoreline. Tonight, you'll be treated to dinner with a live folk band, so don’t forget your dancing shoes!

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Pack your bags because there is more adventure to be had on our way to the southern end of the Lakes and Volcanoes District! Today we shuttle south approximately two hours to Purranque where the Avid riders will embark. The rest of the group will continue to the charming German-settled town of Puerto Octay where you'll notice German influences in the architecture around every corner. En route, we will enjoy a casual lunch at a beach along Llanquihue lake. The gleaming snowy peak of the Osorno Volcano looms large and wondrous throughout the day as we ride through rolling green pastures and dairy farms. We will pedal toward it for most of the day, and those who are up for the challenge can take on the steep climb to its base on our ride tomorrow. Our ride ends at Hotel Awa where we'll dine tonight and rest up for another big ride tomorrow.

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Today you'll set off in the direction of the Osorno Volcano, but stay on it's southern edge as we visit Petrohue Falls. If your legs are ready for it, our Today and Avid riders will tackle the challenging climb to the base of the Osorno Volcano. From the top, we'll shuttle back down to the main road before continuing to Petrohue along the beautiful Todos los Santos Lake. Here you'll enjoy lunch at the Petrohue Lodge and afterwards, the choice is yours to ride or shuttle back to the hotel to make the most of your stay at this fabulous property. Perhaps the lovely spa or pools are calling your name. Tonight, we'll gather for a farewell social hour and delicious, contemporary cuisine at the hotel restaurant while we exchange stories about the many miles we have covered and sights we have seen.

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Linger over an extra cup of coffee this morning or take a final spin along the lake toward Puerto Varas. Whatever you choose, relish your last morning in this paradise. At 11:00 AM, we will shuttle to the Puerto Montt Airport where you will say goodbye to your guides and catch your flight to wherever your travels take you next.