WELCOME RIDERS!
CHILE AND ARGENTINA: A MOTORCYLE ADVENTURE THROUGH ANCIENT FORESTS, LAKES, GLACIERS AND TOWERING VOLCANOES
After having been closed to the outside world until the early 80s, the 1240 km / 775 ml Carretera Austral or Ruta 7 is quickly becoming one of the favorite meeting points for speed enthusiasts.
If you are into extreme routes that challenge natural extensions defined by overwhelming climates and rocky structures, this immense tour includes locations such as the Carretera Austral in the depths of Patagonia, the legendary Chilean Lake Region, Ruta 40 and the vastness of the Argentine pampas.
TOUR MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The Chilean Lakes District town of Pucon
- Breathtaking Futaleufú
- Ventisquero Hanging Glacier
- Enchanted rainforest
- Queulat National Park
- Towering mountains of Cerro Castillo
- Endless fjord scenery of the Carratera Austral
- Riding the legendary Ruta 40
- Picture perfect Bariloche
- Seven Lakes Drive
- PATAGONIA!!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The Chilean Lakes District town of Pucon
- Breathtaking Futaleufú
- Ventisquero Hanging Glacier
- Enchanted rainforest
- Queulat National Park
- Towering mountains of Cerro Castillo
- Endless fjord scenery of the Carratera Austral
- Riding the legendary Ruta 40
- Picture perfect Bariloche
- Seven Lakes Drive
- PATAGONIA!!
Duration
16 Days
Ride Grade
4
Ride / Rest day
12 / 4
Sealed / Dirt
80% / 20%
Distance
2,850 km / 1,780 mi
Duration
16 Days
Ride / Rest day
12 / 4
Distance
2,850 km / 1,780 mi
Ride Grade
4
Sealed / Dirt
80% / 20%
Day 1: Your Santiago airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for an early start tomorrow. Today you will meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2: A short, included, flight from the Chilean capital, Santiago, to Temuco where it’s a quick private bus trip to Pucon.
Day 3: A ride amongst the volcanos today from the Chilean Lakes District to stunning Petrohue on the shores of Lago Todos los Santos.
Day 4: Into Patagonia and a landscape of glaciers, forests, raging rivers and fjords. We spend a night near the Hornopiren National Park
Day 5: A short day today as we take two ferries from Hornopiren to Caleta Gonzalo.
Day 6: Further south we depart the Carratera Austral to visit the amazing Futaleufú, home to the finest white-water rafting on earth.
Day 7: Continue south back onto Ruta 7 into a region of rainforest, lakes and valleys to the superb Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa, only accessible via boat
Day 8: Ride through the remarkable rainforests of the Queulat National Park with its hanging glacier to Coyhaique
Day 9: Another day of towering snow-capped peaks and stunning turquoise lakes as we reach Puerto Rio Tranquillo where we spend two nights
Day 10: Our first rest day allows us time to visit the remarkable Las Cavernas Marmoles and the San Rafael Glacier
Day 11: We follow the blue waters of Lago Gral Carrera before crossing the Andes and enter Argentina.
Day 12: A big day today riding north along the legendary Ruta 40 that forms part of the Pan American Highway
Day 13: A ride through the stunning UNESCO listed Los Alerces National Park to the picture perfect Bariloche
Day 14: A rest day exploring this magnificent region
Day 15: Today we cross the border and return to the Chilean town of Pucon, via the spectacular seven Lakes Drive.
Day 16: We transfer back to Temuco on a private bus then take a flight back to Santiago for our final night
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
Day 1: Your Santiago airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for an early start tomorrow. Today you will meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2: A short, included, flight from the Chilean capital, Santiago, to Temuco where it’s a quick private bus trip to Pucon.
Day 3: A ride amongst the volcanos today from the Chilean Lakes District to stunning Petrohue on the shores of Lago Todos los Santos.
Day 4: Into Patagonia and a landscape of glaciers, forests, raging rivers and fjords. We spend a night near the Hornopiren National Park
Day 5: A short day today as we take two ferries from Hornopiren to Caleta Gonzalo.
Day 6: Further south we depart the Carratera Austral to visit the amazing Futaleufú, home to the finest white-water rafting on earth.
Day 7: Continue south back onto Ruta 7 into a region of rainforest, lakes and valleys to the superb Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa, only accessible via boat
Day 8: Ride through the remarkable rainforests of the Queulat National Park with its hanging glacier to Coyhaique
Day 9: Another day of towering snow-capped peaks and stunning turquoise lakes as we reach Puerto Rio Tranquillo where we spend two nights
Day 10: Our first rest day allows us time to visit the remarkable Las Cavernas Marmoles and the San Rafael Glacier
Day 11: We follow the blue waters of Lago Gral Carrera before crossing the Andes and enter Argentina.
Day 12: A big day today riding north along the legendary Ruta 40 that forms part of the Pan American Highway
Day 13: A ride through the stunning UNESCO listed Los Alerces National Park to the picture perfect Bariloche
Day 14: A rest day exploring this magnificent region
Day 15: Today we cross the border and return to the Chilean town of Pucon, via the spectacular seven Lakes Drive.
Day 16: We transfer back to Temuco on a private bus then take a flight back to Santiago for our final night
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?