CHILE
EXPLORER | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
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Voted South America's leading adventure tourism
destination in the World Travel Awards, Chile is an
adventurer’s paradise.
Even the mere mention of its name conjures images of adventure, with smoking volcanoes,
lush tropical jungles, open roads and a warm culture. Trek Travel takes you to three of
Mother Nature's most impressive ports of call in Chile: the Araucarias UNESCO Reserve and
Kütralkura Geopark; the outdoor mecca of Pucon which is situated on a lake beneath
Villarrica volcano and Villarrica National Park; and the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve, a
unique ecosystem within the Patagonian Rainforest. Along the way we will ride over
spectacular terrain peppered with live volcanoes, glacial lakes, and hot springs, visit with
some of Chile’s indigenous inhabitants, and hike through tropical forests and bucolic natural
preserves. You'll want to bring a camera for this.
From
$4499pp
Rider Type
Active
Hotel Style
Explorer
Duration
7 days | 6 nights
Start | End
Temuco, Chile
Dates
2017/Oct/Nov
2018/Mar/Apr
TRIP WOWS
Hike through Araucaria forests in the Araucarias UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve. These "monkey puzzle" trees are up to 2,000
years old.
Enjoy soaking in Huife Hot Springs and perhaps steal a quick
cool dip in the river between soaks.
Eat dinner prepared by an indigenous Mapuche family and
learn about the only South American people who thwarted the
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powerful Incans.
Pedal beneath smoking volcanoes and beside clear lakes as
you ride Chile's famous Road of the Seven Lakes.
DAILY ITINERARY
2017
DAY 1
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Curacautin to Corralco Hotel
Approximately 26 miles with 3,477
feet of climbing
Corralco and Return
Approximately 20 miles with 1,798
feet of climbing
Curacautin to Tunnel to Corralco
Hotel
Approximately 33 miles with 3,943
feet of climbing
Description:
Welcome to one of the last remaining untouched paradises on Earth! You'll meet your Trek Travel guides at
10:00 AM at the Dreams Hotel in Temuco, from where you'll shuttle two hours to a welcome lunch and custom
bike fitting in the village of Curacautin. Afterward, we'll take our first ride through the rolling landscapes of the
area, marveling at the views of five hulking, breathtaking volcanoes as we make our way into the Araucarias
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Our hotel is nestled in this amazingly gorgeous Andes forest and National Park,
at the base of Lonquimay volcano, where you'll bed down in luxury and enjoy a view of the valley or volcano.
Tonight, we'll meet for dinner and social hour to discuss the week ahead.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Corralco Hotel and Spa
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
www.Corralco.com
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DAY 2
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Lonquimay to Pino Hachado
Frontera
Approximately 38 miles with 4,275
feet of climbing
Lonquimay to Liucura
Approximately 24 miles with 1,525
feet of climbing
Las Raices to Pino Hachado
Frontera
Approximately 50 miles with 4,800
feet of climbing
Description:
Adventure awaits us today as we've got plenty of natural beauty ahead. We'll start with a shuttle through Las
Raices tunnel, the longest tunnel in Chile at 4.6 km, entering into the Sierra Nevada mountain range. There we'll
mount our bikes and ride along the Lonquimay River through indigenous Pewenche communities. You'll marvel
at the sheer expansiveness of the natural world as we climb from the river basin up through the Andean steppe
into the Kütralkura Geopark, before we make our way up to the border with the National Reserve Alto Bio-Bio.
We'll enjoy home-cooked cuisine in a local restaurant for lunch, followed by a climb or shuttle to Piedras Blancas
and the border of Argentina before shuttling back to the hotel. Tonight we will enjoy traditional Chilean cuisine in
the village of Malalcahuello.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Corralco Hotel and Spa
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
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www.Corralco.com
DAY 3
Today's Activity:
Hike
Araucaria Forest and Lonquimay
Volcano
Description:
We'll change gears today and spend a few hours this morning hiking through the ancient Araucaria forest, while
we learn why its two-thousand year-old "monkey puzzle" trees are the foundation for the indigenous Pewenche
tribes in Chile. Afterward, we'll return to the hotel for a quick lunch before shuttling three hours to our next
destination of Pucon, the main adventure tourism destination in Chile's Lake and Volcano District with hiking,
rafting, horseback riding, bird watching, fishing, canopy trails, and canyoning. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the
grounds of the historic, Bauhaus-inspired Hotel Antumalal and its jaw-dropping terrace. This evening we will dine
at the hotel and admire the sun setting over the lake from our table.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 4
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Pucon to Lake Caburgua to
Huife Hot Springs
Approximately 27 miles with 2,175
feet of climbing
Pucon to Lake Caburgua
Approximately 15 miles with 900
feet of climbing
Pucon to Lake Caburgua to
Huife Hot Springs and Return
Approximately 50 miles with 3,100
feet of climbing
Description:
Today we ride from the outskirts of Pucon to Lake Caburgua, towards the famous Huife Hot Springs. You'll enjoy
views of Villarrica Volcano as we pedal through rolling farmland, and with a little luck, we'll see smoke billowing
out of this active volcano. After mastering the rolling terrain, we'll arrive at the hot springs and be rewarded with
lunch and a soothing soak in the hot mineral baths. A relaxing dip has a way of stealing your energy to ride
more, and you may opt to shuttle back to the hotel in the van. Of course, you can always choose to ride back
and log some more miles. Tonight we will be treated to an authentic, homemade dinner from an indigenous
Mapuche family as we learn more about this strong and fiercely independent people who have inhabited the
land for thousands of years.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 5
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Pucon to Curarrehue to Puesco
Bridge
Pucon to Curarrehue to
Condor's Watch
Pucon to Curarrehue to
Argentina Border
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Approximately 31 miles with 2,550
feet of climbing
Approximately 24 miles with 1,500
feet of climbing
Approximately 41 miles with 4,200
feet of climbing
Description:
It's a glorious day to discover volcanoes today, as we ride into Villarrica National Park alongside the river
Trancura with views Villarrica, Quetrupillan and Lanin. Along the way we'll refuel with fresh sopaipillas and jugo
de frambuesa before we climb to the spine of the Andes. If you're feeling up to the challenge, choose to test your
strength on the freshly-paved switchbacks that lead all the way to the Argentinean border. Otherwise, you can
always hop in the van and boost to the top for a relaxing and picturesque walk through beautiful Andean lakes
beneath the impressive and daunting Volcano Lanin. After a big day's ride we will shuttle back to the hotel and
enjoy an evening on your own, exploring the town of Pucon, or watch another amazing sunset from the deck of
Hotel Antumalal.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 6
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Coñaripe to Choshuenco
Approximately 42 miles with 3,200
feet of climbing
Callumapu to Choshuenco
Approximately 25 miles with 2,000
feet of climbing
Coñaripe to Nawelpi Lodge
Approximately 53 miles with 4,800
feet of climbing
Description:
Each day brings something new and beautiful to discover about Chile and the Andes, and today is no exception.
We'll ride one of Chile's most scenic roads, the Seven Lake Route, alongside two beautiful lakes, Calafquen and
Panguipulli, nearly circumnavigating the Villarrica volcano. We'll then enjoy lunch in the quaint village of
Choshuenco. If you are up for more miles, you can polish the day off with a climb deep into the rainforest of the
Huilo Huilo Reserve, ending at our last wonderful hotel. Be sure to glance back for a stunning view of the MochoChoshuenco glacier as you pedal. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a final Chilean feast and toast to an epic week of
adventure in the Lake and Volcano District.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Nawelpi Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour |
Dinner
www.huilohuilo.com/our-accommodation/lodgenawelpi/
DAY 7
Today's Activity:
Hike to Huilo Huilo Waterfall
Description:
It's been an amazing adventure, and today you'll go out in style. Enjoy a leisurely morning including a short hike
out to the Huilo Huilo waterfalls and a stop at the visitor's center for some souvenirs. At 11:00 AM, we will shuttle
to the Temuco Airport to catch your flight home or wherever your travels take you next.
Included Meals:
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Breakfast | Lunch
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2018
DAY 1
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Curacautin to Corralco Hotel
Approximately 26 miles with 3,477
feet of climbing
Corralco and Return
Approximately 20 miles with 1,798
feet of climbing
Curacautin to Tunnel to Corralco
Hotel
Approximately 33 miles with 3,943
feet of climbing
Description:
Welcome to one of the last remaining untouched paradises on Earth! You'll meet your Trek Travel guides at
10:00 AM at the Dreams Hotel in Temuco, from where you'll shuttle two hours to a welcome lunch and custom
bike fitting in the village of Curacautin. Afterward, we'll take our first ride through the rolling landscapes of the
area, marveling at the views of five hulking, breathtaking volcanoes as we make our way into the Araucarias
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Our hotel is nestled in this amazingly gorgeous Andes forest and National Park,
at the base of Lonquimay volcano, where you'll bed down in luxury and enjoy a view of the valley or volcano.
Tonight, we'll meet for dinner and social hour to discuss the week ahead.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Corralco Hotel and Spa
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
www.Corralco.com
VIEW MEETING AND DEPARTING INFORMATION»
DAY 2
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Lonquimay to Pino Hachado
Frontera
Approximately 38 miles with 4,275
feet of climbing
Lonquimay to Liucura
Approximately 24 miles with 1,525
feet of climbing
Las Raices to Pino Hachado
Frontera
Approximately 50 miles with 4,800
feet of climbing
Description:
Adventure awaits us today as we've got plenty of natural beauty ahead. We'll start with a shuttle through Las
Raices tunnel, the longest tunnel in Chile at 4.6 km, entering into the Sierra Nevada mountain range. There we'll
mount our bikes and ride along the Lonquimay River through indigenous Pewenche communities. You'll marvel
at the sheer expansiveness of the natural world as we climb from the river basin up through the Andean steppe
into the Kütralkura Geopark, before we make our way up to the border with the National Reserve Alto Bio-Bio.
We'll enjoy home-cooked cuisine in a local restaurant for lunch, followed by a climb or shuttle to Piedras Blancas
and the border of Argentina before shuttling back to the hotel. Tonight we will enjoy traditional Chilean cuisine in
the village of Malalcahuello.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
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Corralco Hotel and Spa
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.Corralco.com
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DAY 3
Today's Activity:
Hike
Araucaria Forest and Lonquimay
Volcano
Description:
We'll change gears today and spend a few hours this morning hiking through the ancient Araucaria forest, while
we learn why its two-thousand year-old "monkey puzzle" trees are the foundation for the indigenous Pewenche
tribes in Chile. Afterward, we'll return to the hotel for a quick lunch before shuttling three hours to our next
destination of Pucon, the main adventure tourism destination in Chile's Lake and Volcano District with hiking,
rafting, horseback riding, bird watching, fishing, canopy trails, and canyoning. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the
grounds of the historic, Bauhaus-inspired Hotel Antumalal and its jaw-dropping terrace. This evening we will dine
at the hotel and admire the sun setting over the lake from our table.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 4
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Pucon to Lake Caburgua to
Huife Hot Springs
Approximately 27 miles with 2,175
feet of climbing
Pucon to Lake Caburgua
Approximately 15 miles with 900
feet of climbing
Pucon to Lake Caburgua to
Huife Hot Springs and Return
Approximately 50 miles with 3,100
feet of climbing
Description:
Today we ride from the outskirts of Pucon to Lake Caburgua, towards the famous Huife Hot Springs. You'll enjoy
views of Villarrica Volcano as we pedal through rolling farmland, and with a little luck, we'll see smoke billowing
out of this active volcano. After mastering the rolling terrain, we'll arrive at the hot springs and be rewarded with
lunch and a soothing soak in the hot mineral baths. A relaxing dip has a way of stealing your energy to ride
more, and you may opt to shuttle back to the hotel in the van. Of course, you can always choose to ride back
and log some more miles. Tonight we will be treated to an authentic, homemade dinner from an indigenous
Mapuche family as we learn more about this strong and fiercely independent people who have inhabited the
land for thousands of years.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 5
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Pucon to Curarrehue to Puesco
Bridge
Approximately 31 miles with 2,550
feet of climbing
Pucon to Curarrehue to
Condor's Watch
Approximately 24 miles with 1,500
feet of climbing
Pucon to Curarrehue to
Argentina Border
Approximately 41 miles with 4,200
feet of climbing
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Description:
It's a glorious day to discover volcanoes today, as we ride into Villarrica National Park alongside the river
Trancura with views of Villarrica, Quetrupillan and Lanin. Along the way we'll refuel with fresh sopaipillas and
jugo de frambuesa before we climb to the spine of the Andes. If you're feeling up to the challenge, choose to test
your strength on the freshly-paved switchbacks that lead all the way to the Argentinean border. Otherwise, you
can always hop in the van and boost to the top for a relaxing and picturesque walk through beautiful Andean
lakes beneath the impressive and daunting Volcano Lanin. After a big day's ride we will shuttle back to the hotel
and enjoy an evening on your own, exploring the town of Pucon, or watch another amazing sunset from the deck
of Hotel Antumalal.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Hotel Antumalal
Breakfast | Lunch
www.Antumalal.com
DAY 6
Today's Ride:
Short Option:
Avid Option:
Coñaripe to Choshuenco
Approximately 42 miles with 3,200
feet of climbing
Callumapu to Choshuenco
Approximately 25 miles with 2,000
feet of climbing
Coñaripe to Nawelpi Lodge
Approximately 53 miles with 4,800
feet of climbing
Description:
Each day brings something new and beautiful to discover about Chile and the Andes, and today is no exception.
We'll ride one of Chile's most scenic roads, the Seven Lake Route, alongside two beautiful lakes, Calafquen and
Panguipulli, nearly circumnavigating the Villarrica volcano. We'll then enjoy lunch in the quaint village of
Choshuenco. If you are up for more miles, you can polish the day off with a climb deep into the rainforest of the
Huilo Huilo Reserve, ending at our last wonderful hotel. Be sure to glance back for a stunning view of the MochoChoshuenco glacier as you pedal. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a final Chilean feast and toast to an epic week of
adventure in the Lake and Volcano District.
Hotel:
Included Meals:
Nawelpi Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour |
Dinner
www.huilohuilo.com/our-accommodation/lodgenawelpi/
DAY 7
Today's Activity:
Hike to Huilo Huilo Waterfall
Description:
It's been an amazing adventure, and today you'll go out in style. Enjoy a leisurely morning including a short hike
out to the Huilo Huilo waterfalls and a stop at the visitor's center for some souvenirs. At 11:00 AM, we will shuttle
to the Temuco Airport to catch your flight home or wherever your travels take you next.
Included Meals:
Breakfast | Lunch
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DAY Us
Add On Activity
Duration
Price
Hike in Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park
5 days | 4 nights
$2,299 per person (double
occupancy)
Single occupancy upgrade $1,300
About:
Discover Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia with an experience that will surprise you day by day. The
Chilean Patagonia is home to some of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere and to some of
the world’s most classic hiking routes encompassing ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and
fauna including guanacos, flamingos, condors, foxes and pumas. Our Patagonia experience in Torres del Paine
has two daily hiking options – easy and active levels. The easy hiking options are not strenuous and can be
enjoyed by anyone in reasonable physical condition. The active hikes are more challenging and involve up to 8
hours of hiking per day, often over difficult terrain. You can choose each night which option appeals to you the
most for the following day, depending on how that day’s hike has left you feeling!
Package Details
DAY Us
Add On Activity
Location and Duration
Price
Giro del Lago Gran Fondo
104 miles with 6,700 feet of
climbing or 50 miles with 3,200 feet
of climbing
Puerto Varas, Chile
2 days | 2 nights
$1,699 per person (double
occupancy)
Single occupancy upgrade $250
About:
Want to get one last Gran Fondo in this season? We have the perfect plan for you! Join us for a week of
stunning climbing in the Lake and Volcano District and cap it off with the Giro del Lago Gran Fondo on
November 4, 2017. On the final day of the regular trip, we will transfer to our hotel on the shore of the
glimmering Lake Llanquihue, where we’ll unwind and fuel up for tomorrow’s big ride. Choose between the full
fondo, which circumnavigates Chile’s second largest lake for a total of 104 miles and 6,700 feet of climbing or
the shorter 50-mile route with 3,200 feet of climbing. Both routes are challenging, with constant climbing, but
you’ll be energized by stunning views of the snow-capped Osorno volcano, and the 1,000 + riders around you.
What's Included
2 nights accommodation in Puerto Varas, all meals and snacks, entry to the Giro del Lago Gran Fondo,
continued support by Trek Travel guides, Chilean guide and driver, continued use of a Trek bicycle, ground
transportation to Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt airport.
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What's Not Included
International and domestic flights.
How to Get There
This Add On Package is an extension of our Chile trip. As we depart Nawelpi Lodge, instead of heading for
Temuco, we will shuttle 4 hours south to Hotel Cumbres in Puerto Varas.
Departure Info
Your Trek Travel team will shuttle you 40 minutes from Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport.
From here, you can fly to Santiago and make your international connections.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
We Include More
Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It's
the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that’s how we help you create more memories.
Activities
Gratuities for all scheduled special events, restaurants, hotels, local drivers and transportation during your trip.
Private tours
Entrance fees to all group events/activities
All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
Lodging
6 nights of accommodation
In every region we travel, we uncover the area’s best, and most delightful accommodations. On our Chile trip, you will stay in a
wide variety of accommodations that paint a diverse and rich sample of Chile's character. You'll sleep under a volcano, on a
lake and in a biological reserve. Along the way you learn a little bit more about local culture, indigenous people, and protected
lands untouched by the hands of humans.
Dining
Daily breakfast, 7 lunches, 2 social hours, 5 dinners, and all snacks and drinks for each day
On our Chile trip, you’ll be experiencing a variety of regional cuisine. We'll have many opportunities for local Chilean cuisine,
including asados (BBQ), sopaipillas, yerba mate, and pisco sour. As a group, we'll dine at Café Nalcas in the Pewenche village
Malalcahuello, eat a meal prepared by Mapuche family in their thatched ruka "house," and savor a gourmet dinner on an
Antumalal terrace. You'll dine on your own in vibrant downtown Pucon, the heart of the Chilean outdoor industry, and have your
selection of several local, charming restaurants.
Support
The knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides
Daily route support
Paper route guides
All luggage transfers
Comprehensive trip literature
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Gear
The use of a Trek Emonda SL 7 carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
The use of GPS cycling computer
The use of Bontrager bike helmets and other gear and equipment to make your ride comfortable
Trek Travel water bottles
Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Contact us for details.
Trek Travel Bontrager RL jersey
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Thank your Guides, by tipping
Gratuities for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your trip price. We recommend tipping 7.5%-10% of your trip price for the
guide team. Local currency is preferred and unless you want to tip separately, guides will divide tips amongst themselves. Please tip
your guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care and service.
What’s Not Included
Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
Lodging before and after the trip
Personal items purchased during the trip
Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
Gratuities for your Trek Travel and local guides may be given at your discretion in response to their professionalism and
leadership. Industry standard is for each individual guest to tip the guide team 5-10% of the trip price.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Corralco Hotel and Spa
Hotel Antumalal
Malalcahuello, Chile
Pucon, Chile
Corralco Hotel and Spa
Malalcahuello, Chile This gorgeous
hotel with its valley and volcanic
views is nestled beneath the
Lonquimay volcano in the Araucaria
forest, and often a top choice for
skiers in the area. Luxury doesn't
even begin to describe it, with a
movie theater, day spa and gorgeous
indoor swimming pool. It's your
perfect vantage point to explore the
Araucarias UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve and Kütralkura Geopark.
Hotel Antumalal Pucon, Chile Hotel
Antumalal is a unique and historic
treasure from the 1940s, beautifully
appointed in Bauhaus style and the
choice for celebrities around the
world, including Queen Elizabeth, and
one of history's most famous
adventurers, Neil Armstrong. Every
room has a view of the lake, and
its patio will be your home away from
home with its expansive and majestic
views, while its gorgeous gardens
and exotic spa offer just the right
amount of sanctity from everyday life.
Lodge Nawelpi
New Hotel in 2017!
Playa Grande S
Variation
Huilo Huilo, Chile
Pucon, Chile
Lodge Nawelpi New Hotel in 2017!
Huilo Huilo, Chile Our lodge is within
the Biological Reserve Huilo Huilo in
the heart of Patagonian Rainforest.
Mapudungun (the local language) for
"puma spirit", this a place that
encourages you to connect with
nature. Dedicated to conservation
and sustainable tourism, this Reserve
shelters some of the richest
biodiversity on the planet and
employs indigenous workers to
bolster their economy. Every design
decision of this unique hotel has been
considered to combine the richness of
its natural surroundings with the
sumptuous luxury you're sure to
enjoy. This isn't just another hotel. It's
truly a place you'll never forget.
Playa Grande
Variation Pucon
boutique hotel s
Lake Villarrica,
walk from town.
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and modern am
advantage of th
direct beach acc
You will stay at
Hotel Antumala
trip only.
TRAVEL SERVICES
How to get there
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We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone (GMT -3) and
minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Temuco Airport/La Araucanía
International Airport (ZCO). From the airport you may take a taxi to the meeting location, which is about 15 miles away. The trip will cost
approximately $30 and take about 30 minutes.
Meeting Time And Location
Hotel Dreams Araucania | Temuco, Chile
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you in the main lobby of Hotel Dreams Araucania at 10:00AM on the first day of the trip. We will then
shuttle two hours to the village of Curacautin where we will have lunch at a local cafe and your guides will make sure everyone is
comfortable on their bicycle for the week before we set off on our ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before
the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Valle Corralco Hotel and Spa
(+56 45 294 0310), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Departing Time and Location
Temuco Airport | Temuco, Chile
You will say farewell to your guides at 3:00 PM at the Temuco Airport. Please do not schedule a flight out before 4:30 PM on the last
day of the trip to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays.
Before & After: Temuco, Chile
An easy flight from Santiago, Temuco is a central hub for accessing the Lake and Volcano District, and offers a variety of wonderful
hotels and restaurants. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre and post-trip hotel:
Hotel Dreams Araucania
A modern hotel in a central location within walking distance to the best restaurants. The hotel features a spa, workout room, and
restaurant.
Av. Alemania 0945, Temuco, Chile | +56 2 2346 4300 | www.mundodreams.com/ciudad/temuco | ~$200
HOTEL FRONTERA PLAZA TEMUCO
A convenient, centrally located, safe, and comfortable hotel for before or after your trip with friendly staff.
Manuel Bulnes 726, Temuco 0000, Chile | +56 45 2 200506 | www.hotelfrontera.cl/es/ | ~$150
FAQS
Trip Changes
Our itineraries are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer each and every guest a vacation of a lifetime on every trip.
At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip
experience.
What are the daily rides like?
Rider Type | 3
Average Daily Mileage | 30
Terrain | Hilly
Average Daily Elevation | 2,835 ft.
On all of our vacations, Trek Travel strives to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are
avoided as much as possible. Chile is best suited for our Type 3 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also easily accommodate Type 2
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Riders, who seek less mileage or fewer uphills, with a boost in the van. Type 4 Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options
offer. This is hilly country, with a few long climbs through the Andean steppe as we ascend the spine of the Andes. See day by day
itinerary for specific daily ride distance and elevation options.
What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to
spend little or no time in the saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please contact one of our Trip
Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price. See
Included In The Trip Price for more information. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
Hiking
Whitewater Rafting (Class III and IV rapids)
Horseback Riding
Shopping in Pucon
Volcano Climbing
Hot Springs
Fishing
Kayaking and ducking
What is the weather going to be like?
Chile's climate is a both mountainous and Mediterranean, with cool mornings, hot afternoons and occasional rain. Our rides will take us
to higher elevations, so be prepared for cooler temperatures and low humidity.
If I book a tour, can it be guaranteed that it will run?
If you’re going, we’re going on almost all our trips. Trips with 1 guest booked are guaranteed to run. Select trips like Cross Country,
Race and Special Edition trips require a minimum number of guests to run and are not guaranteed until that number is reached.
Contact your Trip Consultant for more details.
In the event that a departure has low enrollment, we will notify guests at 60-90 days before departure to give the option to select a
different date with more guests booked. Please do not reserve airfare before confirming your Trek Travel trip.
What kind of information is provided?
When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation letter is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start you will receive an email
containing a trip start meeting location reminder and any last minute information that you will need to know before your trip. Once you
arrive at your destination Trek Travel staff will brief you on the day-to-day plan for the trip and provide you with daily route guides and a
detailed map allowing you to ride with complete confidence and independence.
What if I have to change or cancel my trip?
We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your bike tour. We want to make it as easy as
possible to do so and below you will find our timeline. If you ever have a question, just give us a call, 866 464 8735. Read our
cancellation policy.
General FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to all the most common questions
that don't necessarily pertain to a specific trip.
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Contact us to book your trip 866-464-8735
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