8-Day Road Cycling Tour - Lake & Volcano District in Chile's Lake and Volcano DIstrict

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Duration: 8 days

Group size: 4 - 10

8-Day Road Cycling Tour - Lake & Volcano District

Chile's Lake and Volcano DIstrict

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Duration: 8 days

Group size: 4 - 10

Discover the beauty of Chile's Lake & Volcano District

You'll discover a fascinating part of the country dominated by clear lakes and amazing active volcanoes. Together with our local & friendly team, you will pedal alongside snow-capped peaks, green meadows and stunning lakes, make visits to local indigenous villages and relax in soothing natural hot springs.

For flight quotes (international and domestic), please contact our partner Exito Travel.

Before we kick off our road cycling tour in Chile’s Lake and Volcano District, you should take a day or two to adjust to local time and recover from your travels, and allow for any flight or luggage delays. You should fly into Temuco airport (ZCO).

In Chile, domestic flights are operated by 3 local airline companies: Latam, Sky Airline and JetSmart.

For the pre-night stay, we recommend staying at Best Western Ferrat Hotel in Temuco city,which is well-located with lots of restaurants and other facilities just a short walk away.

Our meeting hotel address is: Juan Reusch #445, Temuco

Official Airport Transfer

The official shuttle company at Temuco’s Airport is called TransAraucania.

They are the only authorized shuttle company at the airport, and their staff wears a blue and green uniform. By contract with the airport, they must have available transport based in the domestic flights arriving every day.

They have a counter at the airport, right next to the automatic doors (from the baggage carrousel). They offer regular and private shuttles to Temuco at $30.000 pesos (USD $40 per vehicle).

You don’t need reservations and you can pay in Credit Card or Cash. The ATM’s is on second floor.

All their shuttle services will drop you off at the hotel or address you are staying in Temuco.

Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.

Professional Guide(s)
English-Speaking (9:1 guest-to-guide ratio)
Private Transportation
With trailer & bicycle rack
07 nights' accommodation
At 4* Hotels
All activities
Road cycling and hiking (6 bike rides and 01 hike)
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 4 dinners. We also include the first glass of Chilean wine, beer or soft drink during our group dinners
0 waste on-route snacks
drinking water, local beer, isotonic drinks, trail-mix, fresh fruit and home-made energy bars
Gratuities
At restaurants and hotels
Insurance
Medical and accident
Amity goodie
Cycling jersey
Basic bicycle parts
Cable housing, spare tubes and tires
Accessories
Helmets, pedals and water bottles available upon request
Entrance fees
To hot springs and national parks
Ride extensions
All bike rides can be extended up to extra 20 miles
Flights
International & domestic
Other cycle parts
derailleur, crankset, fork, etc
Bike Rental
Available upon request
Insurance
Travel and trip cancellation
Extras
Cocktails and beverages
Services
SPA and laundry
Gratuity for local team
At the end of the trip, gratuity for the crew for a job well done is highly appreciated. We encourage you to use your discretion and tip according to the caliber of service you receive

Day 1
Day 1
Santiago - Flight to Temuco - Arrival Malalcahuello National Reserve
Upon your arrival at Temuco Airport, with our local team, we head towards the Malalcahuello National Resort. Our hotel is located in Corralco Ski Resort, at the foot of the Lonquimay Volcano.

After check-in, we will have a warm-up ride before our welcome dinner.

Hotel: Corralco Hotel & SPA

Meals: Dinner

Bike traveled distance: 12 miles / 19 kilometers

Time cycling: 1 hour
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Day 2
Day 2
The Andes Climb at Kütralkura Geopark
Today, we will ride alongside the Lonquimay River by an almost flat valley. This section features the Kutralkura Geopark and one of the smoothest roads.

We’ll cycle the Geopark territory through the lands of different Pewenches indigenous communities, ascending the international path until reaching the Customs. The road is quite rolling with several flat sections and a few small climbs.

If you want to pedal up some serious grades, it is possible to extend the route on 22 kilometers (14 miles) more, until the peak altitude of 1.884 meters (6.181 feet above sea level).

Upon arrival at border with Argentina, we’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery of the Andes.

Accommodation: Corralco Hotel & SPA

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner

Bike traveled distance: 36 + 14 miles / 58 + 22 kilometers

Time cycling: 3,5 hours approx, with an optional additional 1,5 hour
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Day 3
Day 3
Cerro Coloradito trail hike
Today, we’ll hike towards Cerro Coloradito, a natural view point of 4 volcanoes: Lonquimay, Llaima, Sierra Nevada and Villarrica.

The hike is quite fun, with fantastic views and almost no other people in the trails. We’ll be surrounded by an ancient forest of araucaria trees, some of them dating over 2.000 years old.

After the hike, we’ll drive towards Pucón (3-hour drive), Chile's capital of adventure tourism.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Time hiking: 3 hours approximately
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Day 4
Day 4
Pucón - Caburgua Ride & visit to natural hot springs
We’ll cycle from our hotel to Lake Caburgua, and then towards natural Hot

springs. The ride today is a combination of rolling hills with several short climbs at the second half of the road.

As we cycle next to beautiful farms, we’ll enjoy views of the active Villarrica Volcano. With a little good luck, we will see smoke coming out of this active volcano.

After cycling the rolling and sometimes hilly road to the hot springs, we will enjoy lunch and then a soothing soak in a hot mineral bath at the shores of the Liucura River.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Bike traveled distance: 32 miles / 52 kilometers (+ 22 miles / 35 kilometers if you want to ride back to Pucón)

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Day 5
Day 5
Scenic 7-Lake Route - Arrival at Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve
Each day brings new beauty on this tour, and today is no exception. Today we will ride one of Chile’s most scenic roads, The 7-Lake Route. We’ll pedal alongside the shores of two beautiful lakes, Calafquén and Panguipulli, and cover three-quarters of the way around Villarrica Volcano. This road is smooth and quiet as almost no vehicles drive here.

We’ll have a picnic lunch by the beach of Lake Panguipulli while enjoying the views of Chile’s southern volcanoes. Then, we’ll continue riding alongside Lake Panguipulli until the end of the paved road near Choshuenco village, before driving towards Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve.

Accommodation: Nothofagus Hotel & SPA

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch and Dinner

Bike traveled distance: 58.8 miles / 94.7 kilometers
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Day 6
Day 6
The German Settlers Route - Arrival at Puerto Varas
Today, we’ll reach the city of Osorno, where we will begin cycling. From this

point we’ll start our ride towards quaint little villages with a strong German heritage.

The route consists of rolling hills with flat stretches until we end the ride by the beach of Lake Llanquihue, where a unique landscape is waiting for us, the Osorno Volcano with its perfect cone.

We’ll enjoy an incredible buffet lunch in a German family-owned restaurant before

heading to Puerto Varas.

Accommodation: Cumbres Patagónicas Hotel & SPA

Meals: Breakfast and buffet lunch

Bike traveled distance: 90 kilometers / 56 miles
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Day 7
Day 7
Vicente Perez Rosales National Park - Petrohue Falls Ride
This trip of a lifetime is about to end. In the morning, we start riding from the hotel,

alongside Lake Llanquihue, where a unique landscape is waiting for us – the Osorno Volcano. The side of the Volcano reaches the shore of the lake and we’ll pass

through the middle of this astounding landscape as we travel to the village of Ensenada.

Upon completing the ride we’ll head back with the vans to hotel to relax before enjoying a farewell dinner.

Option extra 7.3 miles / 12 kilometers: Challenge yourself and climb Volcan Osorno and one of the steepest climbs in South America if not Europe.

Accommodation: Cumbres Patagónicas Hotel & SPA

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Bike traveled distance: 55 kilometers / 34 miles
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Day 8
Day 8
Puerto Varas - Puerto Montt Airport
Sadly, it’s time to say good-bye to the beautiful Lake & Volcano District of Chile.

After breakfast, we’ll visit Puerto Varas downtown looking for special souvenirs to bring home, before heading to Puerto Montt Airport.

Meals: Breakfast
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Day 1

Santiago - Flight to Temuco - Arrival Malalcahuello National Reserve

Upon your arrival at Temuco Airport, with our local team, we head towards the Malalcahuello National Resort. Our hotel is located in Corralco Ski Resort, at the foot of the Lonquimay Volcano.

After check-in, we will have a warm-up ride before our welcome dinner.

Hotel: Corralco Hotel & SPA

Meals: Dinner

Bike traveled distance: 12 miles / 19 kilometers

Time cycling: 1 hour

Thanks for a great Chilean hiking trip. We enjoyed every minute of it. David was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we hiked, always organized, and took us through all that the volcanoes had to offer……Wind, rain, snow, sun, and some amazing views. A big thank you to Eduardo our driver for safely getting us to and from all our hikes. It was an excellent few days of hikes, delicious food, beautiful accommodations and fun with David and Eduardo.

By Terry K for PRIVATE HIKING TOUR CHILE L&V - TOM EBBERN NOV2023 on Dec 01, 2023

Great trip. David did a great job guiding us and Eduardo was a very good driver. Really interesting hikes, very good food and lodging. Would definitely do again.

By Tom E for PRIVATE HIKING TOUR CHILE L&V - TOM EBBERN NOV2023 on Dec 01, 2023

We had a great trip! Maria Paz, Baudio, Igor and Bernardo took care of us and made sure that everything was well taken care of. They are an expert team. We certainly wouldn’t hesitate to use Amity again.

By Scott P for 4-Day Multisport Lake and Volcano District on Mar 21, 2023

These days either Amity Tours were fantastic! We visited Rio Pueblo, Cochamo, and Villarica. We trekked, kayaked, and had customized and authentic cultural experiences.

By June M for 4-Day Multisport Lake and Volcano District on Mar 20, 2023

I worked with Angela from Amity organizing travel before and after my Trek cyling in the lake district. I had a fantastic time at Las Majadas which Angela recommended. The trip from pick up at airport, hotel food and excursions was seamless. The Tierra Patagonia was fantastic as well. Amazing location, excursions food and drink. Angela made herself availble to answer any questions i had and checked on me during my stay to make sure things were going well. I highly recommend working with Amity. BTW they were also logistics team on the Trek trip, they were fantastic.