Bicycling Northern Argentina Plus! Ruins of Quilmes
- Length 12 days
- From USD$4845
- Style/Level Classic 4.0
- Countries Argentina
- Begin/End Salta / Tucuman
Overview
Get off the beaten path in Latin America. Explore the famous Camino Inca or Inca Trail – a major trade and cultural route between Buenos Aires, Bolivia and Peru. Pedal paved roads through deserts, canyons, cloudforests, and wine country. Bike through Argentina’s rich past and experience the archeological ruins of once-prosperous, pre-Incan societies that thrived amidst the splendor of the spectacular Rio Grande Valley.- QUEBRADA DE LAS CONCHAS – See these twisted, dazzling geological formations.
- PURMAMARCA – Visit a gorgeous small village situated at the base of a mountain of seven colors: a hub for artisans from Argentina, Peru and Bolivia.
- CUESTA DE LIPAN – this pass is rightfully gaining notoriety with cyclists throughout the world. See wild guanaco, and llama as you ascend 26+ switchbacks before reaching the 13,600 foot summit.
- QUILMES – Explore these justly famous ruins.
- THE CANYONS OF CAFAYATE – Hike these gorgeous canyons.
Is cycling in South America for you? Check out our What to expect: Cycling in South America page.
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Keep in mind
We work hard to maintain consistency across all of our tours, but some trips have unique differences. Here are some things to keep in mind about this tour.
Road surface quality varies significantly expect sections of rough chip seal and potholes. Because there are very few roads in this area we’ll shuttle in and out of towns to avoid traffic.
Dates, prices & booking
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Itinerary
- Total distance 639-719 km (394-444 miles)
- Average daily distance 30 -86 kms (18 – 53 miles)
- Tour style Classic
- Tour level 4.0
Visit our Tour Level page to learn more about terrain levels and how we determine day and tour levels.
Bikes
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E-Bikes in Argentina and Chile
Surcharge: for 7 to 8 day tours the fee is $250, and for tours that are 9 days (or longer) the fee is $300 Frame : Aluminum with front suspension Type : E-Bike (Chile and Argentina)
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Road (Chile and Argentina)
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Hybrid (Chile and Argentina)
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Reviews
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A really unexpected experience visiting a part of the world I had never considered before.
Carey G., Seattle, WA – April 2022 -
Fabulous, challenging, fun, diverse. It was the experience of a lifetime.
Falma M., Tuscon, AZ – April 2022 -
A really unexpected experience visiting a part of the world I had never considered before.
Carey G., Seattle, WA – April 2022