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Patagonia
Double Andes Crossings, Chile & Argentina (Andes Lake Region)
Tour Duration
7N/6D
Approx. Elevation
16404 ft/ 5000 m
Approx. Distance
150 mi/ 243 km
2026
29/11/26 – 05/12/26
From USD $1580 per person
2027
07/03/27 – 13/03/27
28/11/27 – 04/12/27
From USD $1830 per person
Tour Highlights
* Cross the Andes Mountains between Argentina and Chile—twice.
* Ride through spectacular Patagonian landscapes, including volcanoes, crystal-clear lakes, forests, and remote valleys.
* Experience the unique thrill of cycling through two countries in a single adventure.
* Enjoy a fully supported tour with experienced bilingual guides, support vehicles, and comfortable accommodations.
Tour Description
The Double Crossing of the Andes is a seven-day adventure that crosses the Andes Mountains between Argentina and Chile twice. It is designed for riders seeking an authentic cycling experience that combines breathtaking nature, physical challenge, and local culture.
We’ll ride along gravel roads, through remote valleys, charming small towns, and scenic trails leading to spectacular viewpoints, volcanoes, and crystal-clear lakes. We’ll cross international borders, tackle climbs with panoramic views of volcanic craters, and enjoy winding descents through the heart of the Andes.
Throughout the journey, you’ll enjoy full support, including comfortable accommodations, half board (5 lunches and 1 dinner), a support vehicle, experienced bilingual guides, and the option to rent either a traditional mountain bike or an e-bike.
This is an unforgettable journey and the perfect choice for cyclists who want to experience Patagonia by riding through two countries, with the peace of mind that comes from excellent logistics, quality infrastructure, and outstanding support every step of the way.
Itinerary
Group airport transfer from Chapelco Airport in San Martín de los Andes (for flights arriving from Buenos Aires) to our hotel. This service is available for travelers arriving on the first day of the itinerary. Please note: Hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Bike fitting and test ride for guests renting bicycles, at our bike shop.
Take time to discover San Martín de los Andes, a peaceful mountain town surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, forests, and breathtaking scenery.
Welcome dinner at a traditional local restaurant.
Tour briefing, where we'll review the itinerary and everything you can expect over the coming days.
Bike fitting and test ride for guests renting bicycles, at our bike shop.
Take time to discover San Martín de los Andes, a peaceful mountain town surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, forests, and breathtaking scenery.
Welcome dinner at a traditional local restaurant.
Tour briefing, where we'll review the itinerary and everything you can expect over the coming days.
7:00 AM – Hearty breakfast at the hotel
Please come down already dressed in your cycling gear to help us get an early start.
7:50 AM – Luggage loading
Place your luggage in the support van.
Important: Please pack light and bring the smallest suitcase or duffel bag possible to make customs inspections easier.
Couples and friends are encouraged to share one suitcase whenever possible to maximize space in the support vehicle.
8:15 AM – Transfer to the ride start
Van transfer to the starting point of today's ride (approximately **1 hour 30 minutes**).
Today's Ride
* Ride **15 km (9.3 miles)** on gravel roads to the **Argentina–Chile border**, with spectacular views of **Lanín Volcano**, which rises to nearly **4,000 meters (13,100 feet)**.
* Hydration stop at the **Chile border sign**.
* Continue for **35 km (22 miles)** on paved roads through Chile to the town of **Curarrehue**, where we'll stop for lunch.
* **Lunch included:** Fresh Chilean salmon.
* After lunch, we'll continue our ride with the famous **Caracol Descent**, a thrilling **14 km (8.7-mile)** downhill through the Andes.
Important Safety Notes
* Keep **both hands on the handlebars** at all times.
* Control your speed to prevent your brakes from overheating.
* Bridges have **no shoulders** and include raised edges—please cross them with extra caution.
* Arrival at our hotel in Pucón, where we'll spend the night and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of this charming lakeside town.
Please come down already dressed in your cycling gear to help us get an early start.
7:50 AM – Luggage loading
Place your luggage in the support van.
Important: Please pack light and bring the smallest suitcase or duffel bag possible to make customs inspections easier.
Couples and friends are encouraged to share one suitcase whenever possible to maximize space in the support vehicle.
8:15 AM – Transfer to the ride start
Van transfer to the starting point of today's ride (approximately **1 hour 30 minutes**).
Today's Ride
* Ride **15 km (9.3 miles)** on gravel roads to the **Argentina–Chile border**, with spectacular views of **Lanín Volcano**, which rises to nearly **4,000 meters (13,100 feet)**.
* Hydration stop at the **Chile border sign**.
* Continue for **35 km (22 miles)** on paved roads through Chile to the town of **Curarrehue**, where we'll stop for lunch.
* **Lunch included:** Fresh Chilean salmon.
* After lunch, we'll continue our ride with the famous **Caracol Descent**, a thrilling **14 km (8.7-mile)** downhill through the Andes.
Important Safety Notes
* Keep **both hands on the handlebars** at all times.
* Control your speed to prevent your brakes from overheating.
* Bridges have **no shoulders** and include raised edges—please cross them with extra caution.
* Arrival at our hotel in Pucón, where we'll spend the night and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of this charming lakeside town.
Starting at 7:00 AM – Breakfast
Please come down already dressed in your cycling gear to help us get an early start.
9:00 AM – Start of today's ride
* Scenic ride along the lakeshore with a special group photo stop.
* Climb to the Villarrica Volcano viewpoint (11 km / 6.8 miles of steep climbing).
* Opportunity to see smoke rising from the volcano's active crater.
* Picnic at the summit featuring fresh fruit, cereal, water, and coffee.
* Return to Pucón along the same route.
2:00 PM – Lunch
Lunch included at Focaccia Restaurant, located on Las Fresias Street.
Menu: Beef.
Return to Pucón. Free afternoon and evening to relax or explore the town at your own pace.
Optional Excursion: Huife Hot Springs
Departure: 4:30 PM
Price: US$50 (includes admission and transportation)
Located about 33 km (20 miles) from Pucón, Chile, the Huife Hot Springs are the perfect place to relax and recharge. Surrounded by the lush forests of the Andes, these outdoor thermal pools are fed by mineral-rich waters renowned for their therapeutic benefits. In addition to soaking in the hot springs, you'll enjoy comfortable facilities, including a spa, relaxation areas, and beautiful views of the Liucura River—making it an ideal way to unwind after a day of cycling.
Please come down already dressed in your cycling gear to help us get an early start.
9:00 AM – Start of today's ride
* Scenic ride along the lakeshore with a special group photo stop.
* Climb to the Villarrica Volcano viewpoint (11 km / 6.8 miles of steep climbing).
* Opportunity to see smoke rising from the volcano's active crater.
* Picnic at the summit featuring fresh fruit, cereal, water, and coffee.
* Return to Pucón along the same route.
2:00 PM – Lunch
Lunch included at Focaccia Restaurant, located on Las Fresias Street.
Menu: Beef.
Return to Pucón. Free afternoon and evening to relax or explore the town at your own pace.
Optional Excursion: Huife Hot Springs
Departure: 4:30 PM
Price: US$50 (includes admission and transportation)
Located about 33 km (20 miles) from Pucón, Chile, the Huife Hot Springs are the perfect place to relax and recharge. Surrounded by the lush forests of the Andes, these outdoor thermal pools are fed by mineral-rich waters renowned for their therapeutic benefits. In addition to soaking in the hot springs, you'll enjoy comfortable facilities, including a spa, relaxation areas, and beautiful views of the Liucura River—making it an ideal way to unwind after a day of cycling.
* 70 km (43-mile) transfer from Pucón to Coñaripe.
* This beautiful paved route winds through breathtaking countryside, passing scenic lakes and towering volcanoes.
* Enjoy a 68 km (42-mile) ride from Coñaripe to Choshuenco, a charming village on the shores of Lake Panguipulli.
* Overnight at Hotel Rukapillan, a cozy lodge known for its beautiful wooden architecture.
* This beautiful paved route winds through breathtaking countryside, passing scenic lakes and towering volcanoes.
* Enjoy a 68 km (42-mile) ride from Coñaripe to Choshuenco, a charming village on the shores of Lake Panguipulli.
* Overnight at Hotel Rukapillan, a cozy lodge known for its beautiful wooden architecture.
8:00 AM ☕️ Breakfast
9:00 AM 💼 Luggage Drop-Off
Please place your luggage in the gray support van before we begin today's ride.
9:30 AM 🚴♂️ Start of the Ride
We begin with a 10 km (6.2-mile) ride to the spectacular Huilo Huilo Waterfall, located within the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. From there, we'll continue another 10 km (6.2 miles) to the unique Baobab Tourist Complex, one of the area's most iconic attractions.
🥘 Lunch at Baobab Restaurant
Included in the tour package (drinks and gratuities are not included).
After lunch, we'll ride another 2 km (1.2 miles) to Puerto Fuy, where we'll board the ferry for an unforgettable crossing of Lake Pirehueico. The ferry ride takes approximately 2 hours to Puerto Pirihueico.
After disembarking, we'll ride 10 km (6.2 miles) on paved roads to the Chilean border, then continue another 4 km (2.5 miles) to the Argentine border crossing.
Finally, we'll board the support van for a 1-hour transfer back to San Martín de los Andes, wrapping up the day surrounded by spectacular scenery and unforgettable memories.
9:00 AM 💼 Luggage Drop-Off
Please place your luggage in the gray support van before we begin today's ride.
9:30 AM 🚴♂️ Start of the Ride
We begin with a 10 km (6.2-mile) ride to the spectacular Huilo Huilo Waterfall, located within the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. From there, we'll continue another 10 km (6.2 miles) to the unique Baobab Tourist Complex, one of the area's most iconic attractions.
🥘 Lunch at Baobab Restaurant
Included in the tour package (drinks and gratuities are not included).
After lunch, we'll ride another 2 km (1.2 miles) to Puerto Fuy, where we'll board the ferry for an unforgettable crossing of Lake Pirehueico. The ferry ride takes approximately 2 hours to Puerto Pirihueico.
After disembarking, we'll ride 10 km (6.2 miles) on paved roads to the Chilean border, then continue another 4 km (2.5 miles) to the Argentine border crossing.
Finally, we'll board the support van for a 1-hour transfer back to San Martín de los Andes, wrapping up the day surrounded by spectacular scenery and unforgettable memories.
Breakfast.
40 km (25-mile) ride around San Martín de los Andes.
Today's ride takes us along scenic bike paths, trails, and quiet roads, passing breathtaking viewpoints, pristine lakes, and beautiful forests as we explore one of Patagonia's most charming mountain towns.
40 km (25-mile) ride around San Martín de los Andes.
Today's ride takes us along scenic bike paths, trails, and quiet roads, passing breathtaking viewpoints, pristine lakes, and beautiful forests as we explore one of Patagonia's most charming mountain towns.
7:30 AM – Breakfast
8:30 AM – Hotel Check-Out
Group transfer to Chapelco Airport in San Martín de los Andes.
End of our services.
8:30 AM – Hotel Check-Out
Group transfer to Chapelco Airport in San Martín de los Andes.
End of our services.
Accommodation
The hotels will be these or similar properties and may vary depending on availability.
Hotel Le Village
San Martín de los Andes
Gran Hotel Pucon
Pucon
Hotel Huilo Huilo
Huilo Huilo
Bike Rental — Patagonia
The bicycles will be of this model or similar, with possible variations depending on availability.
E-bike Fantic XF2 Integra Trail
Sizes AvailableS, M, L
Daily60 Dollars
Package Price300 Dollars
Giant XTC ADV 29" 3 GU
Sizes AvailableS, M, L
Daily60 Dollars
Package Price300 Dollars
E-bike Trance X E+3
Sizes AvailableS, M, L
Daily90 Dollars
Package Price450 Dollars
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What's Included
- Group transfer from Chapelco Airport for travelers arriving on the first day of the itinerary.
- 6 nights of accommodation in hotels or inns, in double or triple rooms.
- Breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner as specified in the daily itinerary.
- Water, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and light snacks during each day’s ride.
- Bilingual MTB guides.
- Support vehicles: 4×4 trucks or vans.
- Professional bike mechanical support, luggage trailers, and bike transport trailers.
- Unlimited assistance, logistics, and support throughout your trip.
- Five days of cycling through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Argentine and Chilean Patagonia.
What’s not included
- Airfare or any other transportation to San Martín de los Andes.
- Beverages.
- Bicycle rental (please refer to the Bike Rental section).
- Meals not specifically listed as included in the itinerary.
- For your own peace of mind, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, either before your trip or at the airport. We recommend providers such as April, Universal Assistance, Assist Card, Europ Assistance, Travel Ace, or the travel insurance offered through your credit card (if applicable).
Upcoming Dates
29/11/26 – 05/12/26
6 spots available
Price per person
From USD $1580
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07/03/27 – 13/03/27
14 spots available
Price per person
From USD $1830
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28/11/27 – 04/12/27
19 spots available
Price per person
From USD $1830
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What to Pack
- 1 windproof cycling jacket
- 2 thermal base layers
- 1 insulated cycling jacket
- 2 pairs of long cycling pants
- 2 pairs of cycling shorts
- 2 cycling jerseys
- 1 hat or buff
- 1 quick-dry towel (Centauro or Decathlon)
- 3 pairs of long cycling socks
- 1 neck gaiter or face covering for wind protection
- SPF 30 sunscreen
- Lip balm
- 1 pair of short-finger cycling gloves
- 1 pair of full-finger insulated cycling gloves for cold weather
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Warm jacket for after the ride (Patagonia can get very cold)
- 1 waterproof dry bag to protect electronics from rain
- For October departures only: winter socks and winter gloves.
Payment Options
To secure your spot, a deposit of approximately 20% of the tour price is required at the time of booking. 60 days before the tour, an additional payment of about 15% is due. The remaining balance must be paid in cash on the first day of the tour upon arrival at the destination.
Payment methods may vary depending on your country of residence. Once you get in touch with us, we’ll provide you with all the details and available payment options.
Cancellation Policy
Once a reservation is made, no refund will be given in the event of a cancellation. The reservation can be applied to another available date if you notify us at least two months in advance to avoid any penalties related to bookings. Each reservation slot is non-transferable and cannot be used as credit toward other tours taking place on the same date.
