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THE TOUR INCLUDES
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MOTORCYCLES AND PRICING
KAWASAKI
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SUZUKI V-STROM 650
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HONDA TRANSALP 750
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YAMAHA TENERE 700
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APRILIA TUAREG 660
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OVERVIEW
- Total 1200 Kms / 746 Miles
- 2 Ferry Charters
- Rafting the famous Futaleufú River
- Interaction with locals and cultural immersion.
- This tour gives you the chance to ride the northern Carretera Austral or CH Ruta-7 in Chile and Ruta 40 in Argentina. You will have the chance to truly immerse yourself in Patagonia.
- Ride the start of the "Ruta de los Parques de la Patagonia". A route of the most remote and beautiful National Parks in Chilean Patagonia.
- Smaller group size gives us the advantage to see more and do more. More riding, and more time to explore the unique activities only found in the Chilean Patagonia. Max group size of 6 motorcycles.
Our 8 Day tour price includes the heavy logistics and organization. From the ferry system to the lodging. With so much to see and experience we have designed this ride so you can spend your time focusing on the riding, scenery and the culture. This is one of the most ambitious Moto tours offered in Patagonia. Combining both the northern section of the Carretera Austral and Ruta 40. It gains you access to a lot of excellent riding in only 8 days.
RIDING ITINERARY
DAY 1
PUERTO VARAS TO HORNOPIRÉN
The starting day of the tour includes spending the morning prepping the bikes and having a meeting to cover the route, have a safety discussion, and answer any last minute questions about the ride. After we are all set we will take a back road ride around the Reloncaví Estuary to meet up with the Carretera Austral and ride due south to the small coastal town of Hornopirén where we will stay for the night and prepare for the next day's ferry ride. This is a great way to ease into the splendor of Patagonia and prepare ourselves for the amazing ride that is the Carretera Austral.
DAY 2
HORNOPIRÉN TO LAGO YELCHO
Boarding our ferry we will sail through a beautiful fjord bordering the northern section of Parque Pumalin and arrive at the port of Caleta Gonzalo. From there, we will ride through Parque Pumalin, where you'll have an opportunity to see 3000 year old, giant Alerce trees; we'll take a short break from riding to admire the forest. From there, we will pass through the town of Chaiten. Just south of Chaiten, we will ride to the Lago Yelcho for the night.
DAY 3
LAGO YELCHO TO FUTALEUFÚ
Leaving Lago Yelcho Lodge, we will ride deeper into Patagonia. The road is paved for this section with nice direction and elevation changes, making for a scenic and exciting ride. We will turn off the Carretera Austral for the day and ride into the Andes Mountains towards the world famous Futaleufú River. This all-dirt road section takes us into a very rural and beautiful part of Patagonia. We will pass the far side of Lago Yelcho with a dramatic view of the lake and mountains. We will ride into the town of Futaleufú, where we will stay for the night.
DAY 4
FUTALEUFÚ (REST DAY)
Waking up early to team up with local guides, we will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to raft the class 4 and 5 rapids of the Futaleufú River. This world-famous whitewater river is a beautiful example of Patagonia’s natural wonders and an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting off-bike activity found only here in the Chilean Patagonia.
DAY 5
FUTALEUFÚ TO SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE
Leaving Futaleufú we cross into Argentina and over the Andes Mountains, riding into the town of Esquel Argentina on the immediate eastern side of the Andes. The ride towards Ruta 40 will have us leaving the Andes and into a dryer climate. The route runs the length of Argentina from top to bottom. The section we will be riding takes us into San Carlos de Bariloche. A German inspired mountain town of the Lakes District of Argentina.
DAY 6
SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE TO SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES
Leaving Bariloche we will ride north around lake Nahuel Huapi. Riding back into the mountains we head for Villa La Angostura. A mountain town considered by some to be one of the most beautiful towns in Patagonia. Sitting on the north shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi the road to get here is some of the best paved road mountina riding in the region. Beautiful views and excellent twisty roads to ride. This will be a day designed for the moto and riding pleasure.
DAY 7
SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES TO PUCÓN
This is the day we cross back into Chile. Riding back over the Andes, with a mix of pavement and dirt roads, we ride past Volcan Lanin in the Parque Nacional Lanin. This high pass crosses from Argentina into Pucon, Chile. Riding down into Pucon we will pass the Volcano Villarrica. This popular resort town is set on Lake Villarrica. With a short riding day we get a chance to relax in the afternoon in Pucon and take in the surrounding beauty.
DAY 8
PUCÓN TO PUERTO VARAS
The final day of riding is special as it takes us from Pucon at the start of the Entre Lagos Route south through the Los Lagos Region of Chile. This route was created as a back roads route through all the lakes along the Andes mountains. This day offers some of the best paved road riding in Chile. Passing lakes and volcano's as we ride south making our way back into Puerto Varas.
Wrapping up 8 days of the best riding in northern Patagonia.
Wrapping up 8 days of the best riding in northern Patagonia.
