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CHILE & ARGENTINA: TRAVEL INTO A WORLD OF DEEP BLUE GLACIERS AND TOWERING SNOW CAPPED PEAKS AT PATAGONIA
Motorcycling across the frozen mountain range between Chile and Argentina could be one of the greatest biker achievements of your life. This adventure begins at the Chilean city of Pucon in the Lake District, and then moves into Argentina and on to Bariloche via the famous route of the seven lakes. Further south, you will arrive in the vast and remote Patagonia, spending the night in a still-operational estancia before entering more sensational scenery as you reach the Andes at El Chalten.
Don’t miss the incredible Moreno Glacier, one of the must-see stops for visitors to Patagonia. Then, the journey continues to Torres del Paine National Park, where you can contemplate the glaciers and lakes of deep blues that resemble the skies. No wonder why it’s our top selling tour!
This ride also runs in reverse: Northbound
Patagonia Explorer was voted by National Geographic Traveler in their 2011 “Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime”
TOUR MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The tranquil lakeside setting of Pucon
- The world famous Seven Lakes Drive
- Stunning mountains and lakes around Bariloche; as well as great dining and world class chocolates
- Accommodation in an authentic still working estancia
- Spectacular mountain scenery around El Chalten
- Moreno Glacier
- The unparalleled beauty of Torres del Paine
- Tierra del Fuego, lands end, Ushuaia
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The tranquil lakeside setting of Pucon
- The world famous Seven Lakes Drive
- Stunning mountains and lakes around Bariloche; as well as great dining and world class chocolates
- Accommodation in an authentic still working estancia
- Spectacular mountain scenery around El Chalten
- Moreno Glacier
- The unparalleled beauty of Torres del Paine
- Tierra del Fuego, lands end, Ushuaia
Duration
19 Days
Ride Grade
4
Ride / Rest day
14 / 5
Sealed / Dirt
85% / 15%
Distance
4,140 km / 2,570 mi
Duration
19 Days
Ride Grade
4
Ride / Rest day
14 / 5
Sealed / Dirt
85% / 15%
Distance
4,140 km / 2,570 mi
SOUTHBOUND (January departure)
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 morning flight and group transfer to Pucón, where you will pick up your bikes and have your orientation/safety ride.
Day 3: Today you’ll have a free day to explore Pucón.
Day 4: A scenic ride and your first border crossing into Argentina, our overnight stay is stunning San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 5: A free day for you to explore San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 6: Today’s ride will take you towards the sparsely forested foothills of the Western Chubut province, arriving for a restful night at Esquel.
Day 7: Riding through some stunning Patagonian wilderness, you will stop for the night in the remote settlement of Perito Moreno.
Day 8: The horizon seems to stretch on forever as you ride to a beautiful and remote estancia (Argentinean farm). Prepare yourself for a fantastic traditional Argentinean meal.
Day 9 & 10: You’ll ride across the plains to the peaceful village of El Chalten in the shadow of the Fitzroy Range. Two nights in El Chalten will give you a chance to take a walk into the range and give our legs a much-needed stretch.
Day 11: Today you’ll head further south to the town of El Calafate for a two-night stay.
Day 12: Ride out to the spectacular Moreno Glacier and enjoy the day in the National Park.
Day 13: Today’s ride will take us back into Chile and into the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 14: You will have a full day to hike the rugged trails throughout the park or ride among the many winding roads that cover this region. The choice is yours.
Day 15: Leaving Torres National Park, you’ll ride out to Puerto Natales and then cross the Magellan Straits to our overnight accommodation in Cerro Sombrero.
Day 16: Ride triumphantly into the southernmost city in the world, the beautiful Ushuaia.
Day 17: Enjoy a morning Beagle Channel cruise (optional) or ride through the Tierra del Fuego National Park to the end of the world. We will leave after lunch for a short ride to Rio Grande where we will overnight.
Day 18: We travel north back into Chile, riding alongside the Magellan Straits to the town of Punta Arenas where we will return the motorcycles.
Day 19: Your included flight will take you to the capital of Santiago for your final night of the tour.
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
NORTHBOUND (February departure)
Day 1: Your Santiago airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for an early start tomorrow.
Day 2: Today you’ll take a flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas, where you’ll meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 3: We cross the Magellan Straits and ride to our overnight accommodation in Rio Grande.
Day 4: We ride to the southernmost city in the world, the beautiful Ushuaia. Enjoy an afternoon Beagle Channel cruise(optional)or ride through the Tierra del Fuego National Park where you’ll truly come to the end of the world.
Day 5: You’ll ride through the southern forests and mountains to arrive into Chile and onto your overnight stay at Cerro Sombrero.
Day 6: Crossing the Magellan Straights, you will ride into Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 7: You will have a full day to hike the rugged trails throughout the park or ride among the many winding roads that cover this region. The choice is yours.
Day 8: Today’s ride will have you crossing the border back into Argentina. Your overnight stay is El Calafate.
Day 9: Ride out to the spectacular Moreno Glacier and enjoy the day in the National Park.
Day 10 & 11:Today you’ll head north to the town of El Chalten, nestled in the shadow of the Fitzroy Range. Two nights in El Chalten will give you a chance to take a walk into the range and give our legs a much-needed stretch.
Day 12: The horizon seems to stretch on forever as you ride to a beautiful and remote estancia (Argentinean farm). Prepare yourself for a fantastic traditional Argentinean meal.
Day 13: Leaving the estancia you’ll continue north and stop for the night in the remote settlement of Perito Moreno.
Day 14: Today’s ride will take you towards the sparsely forested foothills of the Western Chubut province, arriving for a restful night at Esquel.
Day 15: A scenic ride into the forested mountains and lakes area, our overnight stay is stunning San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 16: A free day for you to explore San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 17: Today you’ll cross back into Chile and ride into Pucón for your overnight stay.
Day 18: The ride north today is toward the wonderful Salto Lago where you will be spending the night.
Day 19: Today will see you continue north and onto the vibrant capital of Chile, Santiago for your final night of the tour.
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
SOUTHBOUND (January departure)
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 morning flight and group transfer to Pucón, where you will pick up your bikes and have your orientation/safety ride.
Day 3: Today you’ll have a free day to explore Pucón.
Day 4: A scenic ride and your first border crossing into Argentina, our overnight stay is stunning San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 5: A free day for you to explore San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 6: Today’s ride will take you towards the sparsely forested foothills of the Western Chubut province, arriving for a restful night at Esquel.
Day 7: Riding through some stunning Patagonian wilderness, you will stop for the night in the remote settlement of Perito Moreno.
Day 8: The horizon seems to stretch on forever as you ride to a beautiful and remote estancia (Argentinean farm). Prepare yourself for a fantastic traditional Argentinean meal.
Day 9 & 10: You’ll ride across the plains to the peaceful village of El Chalten in the shadow of the Fitzroy Range. Two nights in El Chalten will give you a chance to take a walk into the range and give our legs a much-needed stretch.
Day 11: Today you’ll head further south to the town of El Calafate for a two-night stay.
Day 12: Ride out to the spectacular Moreno Glacier and enjoy the day in the National Park.
Day 13: Today’s ride will take us back into Chile and into the beautiful Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 14: You will have a full day to hike the rugged trails throughout the park or ride among the many winding roads that cover this region. The choice is yours.
Day 15: Leaving Torres National Park, you’ll ride out to Puerto Natales and then cross the Magellan Straits to our overnight accommodation in Cerro Sombrero.
Day 16: Ride triumphantly into the southernmost city in the world, the beautiful Ushuaia.
Day 17: Enjoy a morning Beagle Channel cruise (optional) or ride through the Tierra del Fuego National Park to the end of the world. We will leave after lunch for a short ride to Rio Grande where we will overnight.
Day 18: We travel north back into Chile, riding alongside the Magellan Straits to the town of Punta Arenas where we will return the motorcycles.
Day 19: Your included flight will take you to the capital of Santiago for your final night of the tour.
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
NORTHBOUND (February departure)
Day 1: Your Santiago airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for an early start tomorrow.
Day 2: Today you’ll take a flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas, where you’ll meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 3: We cross the Magellan Straits and ride to our overnight accommodation in Rio Grande.
Day 4: We ride to the southernmost city in the world, the beautiful Ushuaia. Enjoy an afternoon Beagle Channel cruise(optional)or ride through the Tierra del Fuego National Park where you’ll truly come to the end of the world.
Day 5: You’ll ride through the southern forests and mountains to arrive into Chile and onto your overnight stay at Cerro Sombrero.
Day 6: Crossing the Magellan Straights, you will ride into Torres del Paine National Park.
Day 7: You will have a full day to hike the rugged trails throughout the park or ride among the many winding roads that cover this region. The choice is yours.
Day 8: Today’s ride will have you crossing the border back into Argentina. Your overnight stay is El Calafate.
Day 9: Ride out to the spectacular Moreno Glacier and enjoy the day in the National Park.
Day 10 & 11:Today you’ll head north to the town of El Chalten, nestled in the shadow of the Fitzroy Range. Two nights in El Chalten will give you a chance to take a walk into the range and give our legs a much-needed stretch.
Day 12: The horizon seems to stretch on forever as you ride to a beautiful and remote estancia (Argentinean farm). Prepare yourself for a fantastic traditional Argentinean meal.
Day 13: Leaving the estancia you’ll continue north and stop for the night in the remote settlement of Perito Moreno.
Day 14: Today’s ride will take you towards the sparsely forested foothills of the Western Chubut province, arriving for a restful night at Esquel.
Day 15: A scenic ride into the forested mountains and lakes area, our overnight stay is stunning San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 16: A free day for you to explore San Carlos de Bariloche.
Day 17: Today you’ll cross back into Chile and ride into Pucón for your overnight stay.
Day 18: The ride north today is toward the wonderful Salto Lago where you will be spending the night.
Day 19: Today will see you continue north and onto the vibrant capital of Chile, Santiago for your final night of the tour.
Departure day: Spend some time in Santiago or fly home, the choice is yours.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?