Imagine cycling the incredible Carretera Austral in Chile. On this guided trip your journey begins in Puerto Montt, crossing estuaries and fjords, connecting you with various locations along the Carretera Austral. This bicycle trip invites you to explore the most spectacular landscapes of the Carretera Austral Norte. Start by navigating the Reloncavi Estuary and the bimodal route, pedaling through national parks, mountains, lakes, rivers, fjords, glaciers, and native forests of the Lakes Region and Aysen. Visit over 10 locations, including Hornopirén, Chaitén, Villa Santa Lucía, La Junta, Puyuhuapi, Mañihuales, Puerto Aysén, and Coyhaique. In these destinations, stops will be made in hospitality services, combined with adventure activities to learn about the history, traditions, and local culture. This route includes both paved and gravel roads, with significant challenges such as the Moraga and Queulat slopes. Experience spectacular attractions like Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, with its history of the largest land donation for conservation in the world, ancient larch trees, Yelcho Glacier, Palena River, Risopatrón Lake, and the majestic hanging glacier in Queulat National Park. Enjoy an incredible experience of friendship, multicultural encounters between participants and host communities, and the opportunity to travel sustainably, contributing to local development and fostering personal growth and transformation. The Northern Austral Highway Cycling Tour is rated as a 4 / 5 and is ideal for experienced cyclists with good physical condition and training in slopes and long-distance endurance. It covers 500 km with 150 km on gravel and 350 km on pavement, featuring daily rides of varying lengths, including challenging ascents like the Moraga and Queulat slopes. Cyclists should be prepared for both smooth and uneven terrains, ensuring a rewarding yet demanding adventure through Patagonia's spectacular landscapes. The tour is scheduled as a guided group trip between November 2026 and March 2027, with multiple departure dates available. Bike rentals are offered, including mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. Prices are per person and start from $3,500 USD. Included in the tour are 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners. Accommodations for 10 nights are provided in hostels, cabins, Bed & Breakfasts, and 3-star hotels. Transportation includes a minibus support vehicle, estuary and bimodal route ferries, and local transfers. Also included are guides, equipment, safety and communication gear, mechanical support, and adventure activities like hiking in Pumalín Douglas Tompkins and Queulat National Parks. Optional extras include additional nights before or after the tour, single occupancy upgrades, optional activities, and bike rentals. The rental bikes are MTB Cannondale Trail 5 or Gravel Kona Rove Al for $300, and e-bikes for $500.
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