Bicycling Chile Plus! the Total Solar Eclipse

  • Length 11 days
  • From USD$6050
  • Style/Level Classic 3.5
  • Countries Chile
  • Begin/End Santiago/ Malalcahuello
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An amazing opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse and cycle through the stunning wine country of Chile! One of the most prestigious “new world” wine producing regions, Chile’s central valley has produced award winning wines in recent years. Join us on our bicycle tour of the Chilean wine country where we pedal through vineyards of the Central Valley before turning south and bicycling along the stunning beaches of the scenic Pacific Coast. We stay in historic colonial cities such as Santa Cruz and Constitucion and visit secluded villages and beach resorts. The last full day of the tour we shuttle to the path of totality and celebrate our adventure in the darkness of the solar eclipse. This is a trip sure to satisfy wine and food lovers and the eclipse makes it truly extraordinary.

Highlights

  • Wineries: Casa Silva and VIK, Santa Cruz museum, Pacific coastline along the route, solar eclipse near the Tolhuaca and Lonquimay volcanoes.

Includes

  • 11 days, 10 nights accommodation, meals as noted in itinerary, van support, bilingual tour leaders, winery visits.

  • All Classic tour inclusions


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  • Total distance 652 km (405 miles)
  • Average daily distance 81 km (51 miles)
  • Tour style Classic
  • Tour level 3.5

Highlights: Santiago, capital of Chile

We gather today in Santiago de Chile, the capital of Chile. Santiago is a delightful, metropolitan city. We suggest arriving at least a couple of days early so you can explore the covered market and San Cristóbal Hill, a major city landmark. We’ll have introductions and a welcome dinner tonight.

Meals : Dinner
Lodging : Eco Boutique Hotel Bidasoa

Highlights: Award winning wineries and architectural wonders

It’s a full day today! First we’ll shuttle south into the Central Valley stopping for lunch and a tour of the award winning Casa Silva winery. After lunch we’ll have our bike fitting. The stunning Andes will be our backdrop today as we pedal through vineyards to our hotel, which is one of Chile’s most stunning wineries and hotels. Inspired by the Andes Mountains and the work of Frank Gehry, the Vina Vik hotel is nestled in the foothills of the Andes in the Millahue Valley, named “Lugar de Oro” or “Golden Place” by the native Mapuche. We’ll have dinner and a wine tasting enjoying the fruits and ambiance of this amazing hotel built by one of Chile’s award winning architects.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Vik Chile Hotel

Highlights: Countryside, water mills of Larmahue, Santa Cruz Museum

On our bicycle ride to today we’ll pass several distinct towns in the central agricultural area of Chile as we pedal towards Santa Cruz, the capital city of this region. We’ll see watermills that were once used to irrigate the fertile farmlands of Chile’s most famous wine region. These important watermills are protected by UNESCO in the small town of Larmahue.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging : Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza

Highlights: Boyeruca beach & Lago Vichuquén

We leave Santa Cruz today and ride west towards the Pacific Ocean. On the way take time to visit the beautiful town of Lolol. Our ride ends on the coast at Boyeruca beach. From here we’ll shuttle the final 45 kilometers to avoid some rough roads.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Hotel Marina de Vichuquen

Highlights: Pedaling the Pacific Coast and Massive rock formations at Constitución

We ride across the coastal range and down to the seaside as we head south through pine forests and small fishing villages. We’ll have a picnic lunch in Putu a typical small town in the central valley before finishing the day at our beachside cabins. If you want to shorten the day you can jump in the van after lunch to get to the beach early and spend some time relaxing this afternoon.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Cabanas Playa El Cable

Highlights: Rolling hills and the Pacific Coast

We’ll be surrounded by cool pine forests most of the way to Chanco before continuing south to the beach town of Pelluhue. Take time to explore the nearby beach and active sand dunes which nearly buried Chanco over the last century before pine woods were planted to protect it.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Cabañas Campo Mar

Highlights: Chillan – home to the national Liberator Bernardo O´Higgins

We shuttle to Cauquenes and explore its central market before continuing to pedal south towards Chillan, a small town in Chile’s central Valley. We’ll be crossing the coastal range into the central valley as Chile’s unique geography is on display. As one of the narrowest countries in the world you can easily pedal from one eco system to the next and today we explore the “bread” basket of Chile that is the economic driver for this region.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging : MDS Hotel Chillan

Highlights: Pedal the foothills of the Andes with views of stunning volcanoes

We continue our journey south towards the Eclipse’s path of totality beginning with a short shuttle before hopping on the bikes to pedal along the foothills of the Andes. We are on the east side of the Pan American highway now and the backdrop includes the Andes Range, small vineyards and the Cayaqui, Copahue and Antuco Volcanoes. Part of our ride includes some hard packed gravel roads that lead us into the heart of the farmland at the base of these beautiful mountains.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging : Hotel Diego de Almagro Los Ángeles

Highlights: The Andes Range and the foothills of Tolguaca Volcano

After a short shuttle this morning we’ll pedal south towards a small town in the Araucania region which was founded by Italian Immigrants. To this day the Italo-Chilean connection is strong and you will find Italian food at most local establishments. The Araucania region is named after the Araucania tree, or monkey-puzzle tree. It is native to this region and towers over the rest of the forest that covers these mountains.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Il Mio Nonno

Highlights: The Path of Totality on the shores of Lago Budi and the Pacific

We’ll start the day with a “sun dance” to ensure that the clouds stay away and then head to the coast for lunch and to get in position for the eclipse. We’ll make sure you have protective eye wear to enjoy every moment leading up to the total eclipse. After the eclipse we’ll head back to our hotel for a celebratory final dinner.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging : Il Mio Nonno

Highlights: Flights home or more adventures

We’ll shuttle to Temuco this morning so you can catch a flight home or perhaps Easter Island calls. Make sure you plan flights after 1:00 p.m. as we won’t be getting to the airport until around 11:00 a.m.

Meals : Breakfast

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