Argentina Patagonia Adventure Bike Tour
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Patagonia Adventure Bike Tour
Southern Patagonia and Fire Land: In this option the second part of the trip is done Bariloche Ushuaia . It is a route of medium difficulty, facilitated by the presence of asphalt stages and wind. We begin the tour with a visit Glacier National Park and the stunning Perito Moreno glacier . You cycle alternating landscapes and charms of Continental Patagonia , with the fantastic island of Tierra del Fuego. We will finish the trip in Ushuaia, the city of End of the World. Places: El Calafate and the Glacier National Park ( Perito Moreno Glacier ), Cerro Castillo, Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Green River, Strait of Magellan. In Tierra del Fuego: San Sebastian, Rio Grande, Tolhuin, Fagnano Lake. Lago Escondido, Paso Garibaldi, Ushuaia.
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Description of the bike tour in Patagonia
Day 1: Individual arrival in Calafate
Meeting in Calafate. Presentation dinner Overnight : Hotel
Day 2: Calafate – Glacier Perito Moreno
We make an excursion to Perito Moreno glacier . Navigation on Lake Argentino and trekking, optional. free dinner Night : same hotel the night before
Day 3: Cerro Castillo in Chile (130m)
Cycle along the Patagonian steppe , appreciating in the distance, some of the mystical mountains of Patagonia. We will make a transfer in the support vehicle to approach the Chilean border, cross our mountain bikes by the court Carrera step. Pedalling: 110 km ( Elevation gain : + 750 m) Overnight: Camping tent with possibility of sleeping in rooms. For the latter warn the time of booking
Day 4: Puerto Natales
Crossing a hilly area, we will reach the Pacific Ocean and the city of Puerto Natales. Pedalling : 65 km on asphalt. (Altitude: 300 mt approx.) Night: Cabins, with a privileged position just a few meters from the sea.
Day 5: Puerto Natales
Day with alternative excursions on its own or coordinated with the group account. Options: Torres del Paine , sailing through glaciers, ride or walk through the village National Park. Night: Same as the previous day.
Day 6: Punta Arenas
After heading to Villa Tehueche , we begin pedaling by a picturesque and hilly dirt road , heading to Rio Verde where we continue along the coasts of Skyring ( O. Pacific ) . At km 95 we reach the Strait of Magellan and will pass with some sea views , to reach Punta Arenas . Pedalling: 112 km (49 km asphalt ) ( Slope: . 500 mt ) Night: Hostería.
Day 7: Useless Bay (estancia Santa Teresita)
Boat after crossing the Strait of Magellan (2h 40 min) arrived at Porvenir in Tierra del Fuego and continue cycling along the strait with a spectacular panorama. Overnight at Estancia Sta.Teresita. Given the possibility of sleeping in a shelter or camping gauchos. Pedalling: 70 km by dirt road, gravel road. (Elevation gain : +700 ) Night : Store or shelter.
Day 8: Russfin – Argentina
We continue along the Useless Bay and have the opportunity to visit a colony of King Penguins ( km 45 ) . After Cameron ( km 80 ) , we head inland , passing through forests of beech and appreciating distant , snowy mountains. We will stay at the inn Russfin sawmill. Pedalling: 120 km by gravel road (Altitude: 750 mt.) Night: Hostería.
Day 9: Rio Grande-Argentina
Serpentine path , allowing us to see the interior of this island , reaching the Atlantic O. . At km 60 , we go into the land Argentina , crossing the Rio Bellavista. We will have a short transfer (16km ) to access Rio Grande. Free dinner (by each participant) Pedalling : 130 km gravel road) (Slope: 980 mt.) Night: Hotel
Day 10: Tolhuin (lakes : Yehuin , Cheepelmuth and Fagnano )
In the first part of this stage we will close the O. Atlantic and then inland toward the lenga forests until reaching the vast lake Fagnano. Pedalling: 114 km asphalt) (Elevation + 450 mt.) Overnight: Camping lake shore Fagnano (shop) with possibility of sleeping in rooms.
Day 11: Ushuaia
Step climb Garibaldi (450m) and appreciate Tierra del Fuego from one of the most beautiful steps. After a descent and a hilly stretch, we arrive to Ushuaia final goal of the trip. Farewell dinner. Pedalling: 104 km of asphalt. (Elevation + 1030 mt) Night: Apart hotel
Day 12: Tour to Lapataia (Optional)
It is advisable to visit the Lapataia Bay within Tierra del Fuego National Park and perhaps an excursion, sailing through the Beagle Channel. Night : Apart hotel
Day 13: Ushuaia – end of trip or extension
Breakfast and end of our services.
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WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED BIKE TRIP?
Duration - 13 days/12 nights
Tour price - 2600€ per person in a double room
- Extras: Who does not want to sleep in a tent but in rooms, must be booked in advance and will have an extra cost of 80€ pp
Departures 2019 - From January 28th to February 8th, 2019
- Minimum group: This is a journey only for small groups of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8. Registration is confirmed by at least three months in advance to do so within that limit the cost could suffer surcharges.
- Attention! Limited registration as the trip will be made with a maximum group of 8 cyclists. Bigger groups please consult.
Additional info - They pedal approx. 780 km. Some sections are made in the support vehicle. The distance is fractionated in 8 days of cycling, with one rest day rest and alternative excursions.
- Daily bicycling average: 100 km with stops in between, a long midday
- Average Speed (approx.):18 km/h. Wind: West mostly blows in most of the tour will be in favor
- Elevation gain: + 4750 m. The route is hilly with an approximate difference of 600 meters per 100 km. The maximum height reached is 900 m
- Temperature: Can range from 5°C and 25°C (we recommend a sleeping bag with a “less comfort at 0”). The weather is usually dry, but with more chances of rain in Tolhuin and Ushuaia
- Mountain bike or hybrid bike with covers dirt roads and asphalt prior mechanical check
- Helmet
- Backpack to carry water Camel bag
- Sleeping bag and insulation
- Tent
- front or common flashlight with spare batteries
- Sun glasses
- Personal medications
- Solar and lip filter
- The trunk is not necessary. It is recommended to anyone who wants to wear clothes or camera.
- Suggested clothing: short and long pants, trousers diver, windbreaker, shirt m / l synthetic, polo m / c and fleece sweatshirt, gloves, synthetic and woolen stockings. Replacement slippers or sandals, polar neck and rain poncho (optional).
Additional services - Support: Every 2 or 3 hours and breaks are made drinks ( water, occasionally coffee, tea , juices ) and energy foods offered At noon a long lunch break is performed. Dinner, whenever possible be held in restaurants, but will be prepared by the team. The support vehicle will always accompany the cyclists and will be available for any contingency.
- Permanent assistance of 2 guides/assistants. Vehicle support with trailer and ability to carry all the equipment and participants in the detours. Mechanic service. All meals and reinforcements during the march. Boat crossing the Strait of Magellan.
- Lodging at hotels, cabins and inns (9 nights), 3 days lodging at campsites in tents (2 of this nights there will be an option for an extra cost to sleep in dorms instead of tents at an extra cost with previous reservation)
Not included services - Accommodation in hotels instead of camping, tents on your own, admission tickets to the national parks, lunches on free days, extra beverages, dinners not included in the program or alternative excursions.
How to book this tour and payment? - 50% deposit per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. Credit card payments by Visa or Master card do have an additional increase of 2%. All reservations will have a cost of 25€ per tour.
Dificulty: 
- Price: from 2600 €/person
- Type of trip: guided bike route
- Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
- Starting point: Calafate
- Final destination: Ushuaia
- Total distance: 780 km / 488 miles
- Bike type: See under “Additional Info”
