LAKES AND VOLCANOS BY BIKE

UPSCAPE DEPARTURE: Lakes and Volcanos by Bike

Landscapes of unparalleled beauty – including fjords, volcanoes, turquoise lakes, native forests, and diaphanous skies – envelop each stretch of this cycling circuit. Head north from Puerto Varas to Pucon as you travel through villages and rural routes flanked by millennial trees and sapphire blue lakes, finishing each day with delicious meals and deep sleep. Discover the warm charm of Southern Chile with us as we bike along tree-lined curves, spot wild deer on uninhabited islands, and hike with volcanoes looming above in this unforgettable, natural paradise.

STARTING AT

$7,400 usd

7 Days / 6 Nights

Overnight

Lodge Cantarias; Casa Panguipuilli; Vira Vira

TRIP PREVIEW

Day

01

In only three hours, find yourself a world away from the hustle of Santiago. You will pedal roughly 25 miles (40 km) to Puerto Octay, where you will have a picnic lunch on the shore of Lake Llanquihue.

Day

02

Venture up the Casablanca Volcano for great views of the Puyehue, Osorno, and Calbuco Volcanoes or go out sea kayaking on the pristine Lake Puyehue and head to one of the several uninhabited islands that are home to wild red stag deer populations.

Day

03

Cycle along the shore of Ranco Lake and pass by the small, lakeside towns of Llifen and Futrono where you are sure to find local producers of honey, blackberry and rasperberry jams, and wood carvings.

Day

04

Continue your journey north through the Lakes District along the shore of Panguipulli Lake. Stop for homemade pizzas and craft beer at a local microbrewery.

Day

05

As you bike on the flat, open road from Panguipulli to Calafquén, you’ll enjoy views of several area volcanoes. Arrive in the early afternoon to Vira Vira Hotel.

Day

06

The Lakes District is known for its lush greenery and this morning you’ll hike through an old-growth Arucarian forest that lies at the foot of the Lanin Volcano. Following the morning’s hike, hop back on your bikes and ride from Quillehue Lake to Catripulli.

Day

07

After breakfast, we will drive to Temuco’s airport for your connection back to Santiago.

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