Chile Cycling Trips | Post-Trip Extension: Argentina
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- What's Included
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Tour Overview
Andes | Coast | Vineyards | Volcano
World-class Chilean wine, captivating cycling along the coast, and a bucket-list ride in the Andes define the framework of this Chile and Argentina cycling trip! Travel to the acclaimed vineyards of Colchagua and Maipo Valley for tastes of their wine, tours of the vineyards, and to ride along with the stunning vistas of the wineries against the towering Andes. Craft your own blend of wine and bring your creation back home to friends and family.
Ride along the sapphire Pacific Coast of Pichilemu and the surfing haven of Punta de Lobos. Step back in time to stroll through museums housing ancient Aymara, Mapuche, and Rapa Nui artifacts. Visit the salt marsh of Cáhuil, the fishing village of Bucalemu, and strike up a conversation with the fishermen coming in with their fresh haul. Walk around quaint villages filled with local restaurants and artists displaying their handicrafts. Take a bucket list ride in the Andes to the ski village of Farellones, past pristine glaciers, idyllic mountain villages, and native wildlife along the way. This bike tour in Chile is a cyclist’s dream!
For the Post-Trip Extension, take a 45-minute flight from Santiago, Chile, to Mendoza, the land of the famous Argentinian Malbec, on the foothills of the Andes mountains, for a unique bike tour of Argentina’s Wine County and Volcanoes. Explore the wineries of Lujan De Cuyo. Ride to the stunning vineyards of Uco Valley framed by the majestic Cerro Tupungato, a semi-active volcano.
DAY BY DAY
Chile's Andes, Coast, Vineyards, Volcano, and Argentina
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1Start your Chile cycling trip with a ride into picturesque Maipo Valley en route to Concha y Toro vineyard, the largest producer of wines in all of Latin America for a tour and tasting. Post lunch we head to the esteemed Santa Rita Vineyards where you can explore the Museo Andean, and admire their extensive collection of Incan artifacts. Enjoy a wine-paired welcome dinner.
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2Today is a trip highlight, starting with a bucket list ride to Farellones. Ride past stunning glaciers, mountain villages, distinct wildlife, and switchbacks. Explore the glacial village of Farellones over delectable local fare. In the evening, head to the bohemian neighborhood of Barrio Bellavista to explore the many excellent restaurants for dinner, peruse unique shops, and a collection of avant-garde art galleries.
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3Ride down the magnificent coast into Pichilemu and Punta de Lobos, the birthplace of surfing in Chile and a World Surf Reserve. Witness the sapphire swells of the Pacific and cliffs of the coast from Hotel Alaia. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the picturesque stretch of coastline before dinner at the Alaia’s acclaimed restaurant.
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4Spin from Pichilemu to the salt marshes of Cahuil for a tour of the famed Salt Route. Interact with the local fisherman returning with their daily catch of Merluza and rockfish in the fishing village of Bucalemu. Continue to ride into the Colchagua Valley and Santa Cruz. In the evening, visit the impressive Colchagua Museum, the largest private museum in Chile. Dinner tonight is at Santa Cruz Plaza Hotel over stories of the day’s ride!
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5This morning, pedal past appellations and distinctly green grapevines on the way to stunning Santa Cruz Vineyard. Take a tour of the vineyard and taste some of their signature wines. Make your own wine with the sommelier. Take a gondola to the top of a hill that offers stunning views of the vineyard. Explore replicas of Mapuche, Aymara, and Rapa Nui homes and the meteorite room featuring an astronomical dome with advanced telescopes. This evening we all get together in the very special Casa Colchagua restaurant for our farewell dinner over stories of our time together in Chile.
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6After breakfast, we will shuttle to Santiago airport. For those of you extending the trip to Mendoza in Argentina, please download our itinerary for a detailed overview.
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Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Hotel Alaia
Away from the crowds, and effortlessly blending with the wild, raw and windswept surroundings, Hotel Alaia is designed with Chilean spirit in mind. Sustainably built, native oak is used in combination with black rock and recycled materials from the 2010 earthquake. (1 Night)
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Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
Hotel Santa Cruz invites you to the Colchagua Valley, one of the most prestigious wine valleys in the world, to discover the local wine, history, and traditions. (2 Nights)
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Argentina Post Tour Extension: Lares de Chacras Boutique Hotel
Lares de Chacras is an oenophiles dream, with an in-house wine cellar and Andean stone architecture making it the perfect environment to enjoy the wines of Mendoza. (3 Nights)
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Hotel Cumbres Vitacura
A 5 star hotel located in one of the most elegant and prosperous neighborhoods of Santiago, steps from the main avenue that concentrates fashion stores and art galleries, close to shopping centers and a varied gastronomic offer. (2 Nights)
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| Oct 17, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 |
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What's Included
- Support of experienced Sojourn leaders with local knowledge
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, three lunches, and four dinners
- Post Trip Extension: All breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Computer-equipped road or hybrid bike for Chile, and hybrid or mountain bike for Argentina, helmet, rear light, rack bags, and map case
- Limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are also available (Learn More)
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS Option
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
- First time Sojourn traveler credit of $150
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| Oct 17, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 |
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The land of the Mapuche, Rapa Nui and Aymara..
- All visitors to Chile or Argentina must have a passport valid for at-least 6 months. US and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Chile or Argentina.
- Tourist card, more commonly known as PDI (Investigations Police of Chile), will be issued for a stay of up to 90 days at the point of entry. Please hold on to that card for your entire stay.
- All major credit cards are accepted at most places. However, we strongly recommend you carry cash in local currency. Chilean Peso and Argentine Peso are the two currencies of the respective countries.
- The average daily riding mileage, except one of the days, is lower than Sojourn’s other trips. Compared with many Latin American countries, travelers to Chile generally get off fairly lightly when it comes to altitude sickness. However, unlike North America, Europe or even Asia, riding distances feel longer in South america than they actually are, during to varying altitudes. We travel between 2000 ft to 8000 ft during our trip. That includes a 10.2 mile ride in the Andes on Monday, with a 3900 ft elevation gain. We maintain a margin of caution when it comes to riding over altitude changes.
- In order to experience the full grandeur of Chile, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on a typical Sojourn trip. This enables us to explore the incredible variety of ecosystems and scenery this region has to offer. Rest assured, the views from these shuttles are spectacular.
- At the end of the Chile part of the trip, we return to Santiago International Airport(SCL).
- Guests from North America can fly in and out of Santiago International Airport (SCL). For Post-Trip Extension to Argentina, you will need to fly from Santiago airport (SCL) to Mendoza( MDZ) at the conclusion of your Chile trip. Please do not book your onward flight to Mendoza before 4pm at the end of the Chile trip on Friday. We will return to MDZ at the end of our Post-Trip Extension. The best option to connect from Mendoza(MDZ) will be through Buenos Aires(EZE) or Santiago(SCL).
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| Oct 17, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 |
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Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
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| Oct 17, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 |
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| Oct 17, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 |
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