Bike And Hike Tour In Chile Lake District

7-Day Bike & Hike Tour in Chile’s Lake and Volcano

TOUR RATES

US $3.100,00
Single Supplement: US $325,00

For private departure dates, please ask for special rates & availability.

INCLUDED

Professional tour guide
Private ground transportation
6 nights’ accommodation
Meals as per itinerary
Accidents insurance
Basic cycle parts (cable housing, tubes, tires and spokes)
Mountain Gear for Villarrica Volcano (crampons, ice axe, hiking boots, gators, helmet, backpack, gloves, pant cover and wind breaker).
All activities according to the itinerary.
Entrance fees to hot springs and national parks.

NOT INCLUDED

International and domestic flights
Gratuities at restaurants and hotels
Other cycle parts and components (derailleur, crankset, fork, etc)
Extra beverages & cocktails
Laundry and SPA services
Bike rental available upon request – Bike rental: US$120 for the whole tour.

DATES

November 2nd, 2020
Tour departs with a minimum of 2 people

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Temuco Airport, transfer to Malalcahuello National Reserve. After check-in at hotel, we’ll have a warm-up ride.

Accommodation: Corralco Hotel & SPA

Meals: Welcome dinner

Today’s ride distance: 20 kilometers / 12 miles

Today we’ll ride towrads the Andes mountain range, pedaling alongside the Lonquimay River by an almost flat valley located in Kütralkura, Chile’s first Geopark.

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 km (13.6 miles) more, until the peak altitude of 1.884 meters (6.181 feet above sea level).

Accommodation: Corralco Hotel & SPA

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner

Today’s ride distance: 58 kilometers (+ optional 22,5) / 36 miles (+ optional 14)

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 always surrounded by ancient forests of araucaria trees, some of them dating over 2.000 years old.

After the hike, we’ll drive to Pucón, Chile’s capital of adventure tourism.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch

Ascending the active Villarrica Volcano is without a doubt a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is not technical, but you need to be in good shape to reach the summit.

We’ll start hiking from the ski center located 1.400 meters above sea level. After 4-6 hours, we’ll reach the open crater, from where you can enjoy the mind-blowing views over five lakes and several volcanoes in the distance.

The descent is quite fun, as we slide down the snow on our rear ends.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and box lunch

Today, we start cycling from hotel towards Lake Caburgua. After then, we’ll visit and bath in Pucon’s famous Hot Springs.

The ride today is a combination of rolling hills with several short climbs at the second half of the road. We’ll also cycle next to beautiful farms with views of the Villarrica volcano.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch

Today’s ride distance: 52 kilometers / 32 miles

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, cover three-quarters of the way around the Villarrica Volcano with majestic views of the southern volcanoes.

Accommodation: Casa Solaria Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and farewell dinner

Today’s ride distance: 94.7 kilometers / 58.8 miles

Difficulty

Medium: designed for people who lead active lives and are comfortable participating in up to 5 hours of physical activity per day.

Itinerary Modifications

Slight itinerary modifications might occur due to weather and or road conditions, or force majeure.

Bike Rental

Frameset		If you rent one of our great bikes, please feel free to bring your own helmet, pedals, seat and seat post (27,2 mm). We can provide them too. Please bring two water bottles.
Sizes	51, 52.5, 54, 56, 58cm
Frame	Caad8 alloy, optimized 6061 alloy, Save, BB30
Fork	Cannondale Ultra, carbon blades, 1-1/8″
Wheels
Wheels	Maddux RS 3.0, 32 hole (36H 58-61cm)
Tires	Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c
Drivetrain
Shifters	Shimano 105 5700
Derailleur	Front: Shimano 105 5700, 31.8mm clamp
Derailleur	Rear: Shimano 105 5700
Crank	FSA Gossamer, BB30, 50/34
Cassette	Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed
Pedals	Wellgo
Components
Saddle	Cannondale Stage ergo w/ crmo rails
Seat Post	Cannondale C3, alloy, 27.2x300mm
Handlebars	Cannondale C3 compact
Stem	Cannondale C3, 31.8, 6 deg
Headset	Tange Seiki Integrated, 25mm top cap
Brakeset	Tektro R741, dual pivot, cartridge pad

Helmets & Pedals

Most riders choose to bring their own helmets, but if you prefer, we have a small number of helmets available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please let us know in advance if you’d like to use one.

All our bikes are equipped with Wellgo pedals and toeclips. We will be happy to substitute any pedals you choose to bring.

Amity Tours also has a small number of Shimano SPD and SPD-SL pedals, available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please let us know in advance if you prefer to use them.

Road Safety

Besides your own on-road safety gear (helmet, rearview mirrors, bright colored jerseys and gloves) we provide a support vehicle that drives at the rear of the group with a road-sign that alert other drivers the presence of bike riders on the road.

Drivers in Chile are used to bicycles on the road, so they shouldn’t bother you while riding. All our staff communicates by radio at all times.

Bicycle choice

If you bring your own bike, make sure they have tires of at least 700x25c. Although the road surfaces are normally in fine shape, one never knows what condition they will be in after the winter. Pack your bike well in a hard-case box or cardboard box for its transportation during the tour.