Overview: Discover Chile’s acclaimed Lakes and Volcanoes Scenic Route. This fully supported and sagged cycling experience highlights the unique character of Chile’s Lake and Volcano District, where exceptional infrastructure allows seamless passage through remarkable landscapes that balance tranquility with physical challenge. Cyclists following the Lake & Volcano Scenic Route traverse ancient woodlands, snow-capped summits, and crystal clean turquoise lakes. This itinerary offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Chile by bicycle.

The adventure begins in the world class outdoor playground of Pucon where the shores of Lago Villarica and the smoke of Volcan Villarica await. Enjoy authentic engagement with the indigenous Mapuche people. Savor restorative moments in natural thermal springs and spas along the route. Journey through the Andes toward the Argentine border while cycling past prominent volcanoes Villarica, Quetrupillan, and Lanín. Stay in a unique mushroom themed hotel in a Biological Reserve. Cycle through National Parks and along glacier lakes. Make the transition from the panoramic shores of Lake Llanquihue to the slopes of Osorno Volcano. The trip cumulates in Puerto Varas at the entrance to the world-renowned Patagonia. End each day with celebrated Chilean cuisine, complemented by fine Chilean wines and expertly prepared Pisco Sours. Here is a short video of some highlights of the tour: Cycling Trips in Chile Lake and Volcano District by Amity Tours

Many of the rides have remote starts or pickups that require the van to shuttle to a drop off point or pick-up location. Two days have long shuttles in the morning that are 2.5 to 3 hours long.  There are 3 days with no shuttles, although a rider may hop in a shuttle anytime. The remaining shuttles are approximately an hour or less and may be at the beginning or end of a ride. Faster riders may need to wait at the finish and other riders may be picked up by the van along the route.

 Ride Rating: – This roaming tour is rated a 3B! depending on the options of the day with an average daily mileage of 43 miles and 3100 feet of elevation gain. Two days are rated 4C, Day 4, which is a move day, and Day 8. Three days are rated 4B, with Day 5 being the only move day.  There is significant elevation on this ride. There are riding options to increase or decrease distance and elevations on multiple days. Also, this ride is fully supported and sagged with vans.  One official day is available for rest or other activities, although there are only 5 mandatory move days. Bicycles with at least 28 mm tires are needed with a recommendation of 32 mm tires or larger. The starting and ending points are generally near sea level so there is no elevation concerns related to altitude.

Day 1 – Bike fitting and welcome dinner in Pucon.  Arrive at Temuco Airport (ZCO) and transfer to Pucon from the airport via airport shuttle. There is much to do in the adventure town of Pucon on the shores of Lago Villarrica. Meet at Hotel Casa Solaria at 3 pm for bike rental set up and shake down ride.  We will enjoy happy hour at the hotel and then walk to our welcome dinner in Pucon.  Hotel: Casa Solaria  Meals: D

Day 2- Cycle Pucon-Lake Caburga-Huife Hot Springs – 35 miles 2700 feet. We will ride from the hotel to the stunning Lake Caburga. From there we will continue to the natural Huife Hot Springs (bring your swimsuit) where lunch is provided. Ride back or shuttle back to the hotel. Hotel:  Casa Solaria  Meals: B, L

Day 3 -Villarrica National Park Ride Option 1 – 43 miles 4300 feet Option 2 – 63 miles 5278 feet. This day is the first Adean climb on the international road to Argentina with beautiful views of three volcanoes, Villarrica, Quetrupillian and Lanin.  A scenic picnic lunch at a brewery will be provided.  Finish the longer option in the town of Currarehue to explore and shuttle back to the hotel. Hotel:  Casa Solaria  Meals: B, L

Day 4-Chile’s Seven Lake Route - 50 miles 4100 feet.  Today we ride along three lakes, Villarrica, Calafquen and Pullingue plus five volcanoes.  Lunch is on your own in the tourist town of Conaripe. 

There will be a short shuttle to avoid a busy road but then we will pedal to Panguipulli where we will enjoy a group dinner hosted by an indigenous Mapuche family.  Hotel: Casa Panguipulli Meals: B, D

Day 5-Seven Lake Route and Private Reserve Huillo Huillo - 37 miles and 3800 feet. We continue on the beautiful Seven Lake Route along Lake Panguipulli.  Along the lake we will stop for a picnic lunch and then head to the Biological Reserve Huilo Huilo. Our final destination is the unique Fungi Hotel. Hotel: Huilo Huilo, Hotel Nothofaugus + Reino Fungui Superior room 4  Meals: B, L

Day 6-Free Day Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve.  It is time for a much needed rest day in a spectacular setting. There is something for everyone at the Reserve such as rafting, hiking, zipline or a massage and relaxation at the spa pool.  Hotel: Huilo Huilo, Hotel Nothofaugus + Reino Fungui Superior room 4   Meals: B

Day 7-Lago Ranco - 44 miles 2400 feet.  Before riding, we must take a long shuttle of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to arrive at Ranco Lake. This is some of the best cycling in the Lake District of Chile with rolling hills and scenic lake and mountain views.  Lunch will be on your own in the quaint little town of Puerto Nuevo.  Hotel: Hotel Fortono Meals: B

Day 8-Ranco to Maihue Lake Out and Back - 67 miles and 4200 feet.  Today we will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Andes as we descend to Maihue Lake. Charming lakeside villages dot the landscape.  We enjoy lunch together in Maqueo.  We can head back to the way we came or hop in the van for a ride. Hotel: Hotel Fortono Meals: B, L

Day 9-Lake Ranco to German Settlers Route – 44 miles 2900 feet. We start off the day with a long shuttle of 2.5 to 3 hours to bring us to Puerto Octay and our first route in an area known for its historic German style farmhouses.  We will continue to Ensenada and the lush forest of Vicente Perez Rosales National Park with its turquoise glacial waters crashing through chutes of black volcanic basalt. Lunch and dinner is provided on this day.  Hotel: Petrohue Lodge Meals: B, L, D

Day 10-Petrohue – Cochamo Thermal Springs – 34 miles 2300. On this day we roll along a smooth scenic road until we reach Cochamo, the Yosemite of Chile. Here we will relax over local lunch and enjoy the thermal waters of the hot springs. We will shuttle to our hotel in Puerto Varas. Hotel:  Wyndham Pettra Puerto Varas Meals: B, L

Day 11-Puerto Varas – Subir Volcan Osorno – Farewell Dinner – 36 miles 4400 feet. Our last day of riding is the challenge of climbing to the base of Osorno Volcano.  The ride is fairly flat for the first 29 miles until the base of the volcano where there are grades of 8% plus.  There is also an out and back option if a volcano doesn’t appeal to you. There is a shuttle back to the hotel and available anytime during the route. Hotel:  Wyndham Pettra Puerto Varas  Meals: B, D

Day 12-Last Day. Sadly, it is time to say goodbye to the Lakes and Volcanoes District. We will enjoy our last breakfast together before heading out. Our tour guides and drivers will provide shuttles to the airport in Puerto Montt.  Please make your plane reservations between noon and 4 pm if you would like to take the shuttle. Meals: B

Weather: Generally, the weather in this area is very similar to weather along the northern California coast. During December you can start feeling the beginning of the summer with temperatures around 50°F / 81°F. Remember that you are visiting the Lake & Volcano district, so always expect some rain. Riders should be prepared to ride in any type of weather.

Lodging & Meals: There will be 4 group dinners, 6 group lunches, 11 breakfasts, and 8 included social hours (one drink per person). We will stay in 6 different comfortable hotels over 11 nights, on average 2 nights in each hotel. Lodgings are generally small local 3 stars hotels each with its unique flavor and charm.

Logistics: This tour will start at Temuco Airport (ZCO airport code) on Dec. 3, 2026, and end in Puerto Montt (PMC airport), Dec 14, 2026. You arrive and deport from different airports. The first meeting will be at our hotel in Pucon at 3:00 pm for a bike fitting followed by a group welcome dinner.

·       The nearest major airport to Pucon is the Temuco Airport which is approximately 68.0 miles from our hotel, Casa Solaria.  An inexpensive airport Shuttle is available as well as shared shuttles. Here is a link to the shuttle information: https://www.transaraucania.cl/home#servicios

·       E-bikes are welcome. Tandems will be accepted on limited basis, please contact the ride leader for additional information and approval.

·       Rental bikes are top of the line. Standard Road or Gravel Bikes= USD 420 (per bike per trip) E-road bikes/ E-gravel/E-hybrid = USD 600 (per bike per trip). Bike rental available upon request Amity Tours Bike Fleet

·       Bike Boxes can be stored and transported to the end of the trip for a cost of 70 USD per box

·       Amity Tours has a travel agent they work with, and they highly recommend them to assist with travel plans to Chile.  Exito Travel can be contacted using the following link.  http://bit.ly/3CzOtTS 

Cost & Administration:  All expenses are in U.S. dollars.

·       Deposit $2000.00 due at signup.

·       Final Payment of $2950.00 due 10/1/2026.

• The tour includes 11 nights of lodging, a shuttle to the Puerto Montt airport on Day 12, luggage transport, and a fun time. Tips are included for group meals, shuttle, hotels, and tour guides. Basic Medical and accident insurance is also Included.

• Not included: Air travel and trip cancellation insurance, transportation to Pucon, Spa services, laundry services, and bike rental. 

Navigation GPX/RideWithGPS Files: A BAC RideWithGPS event will be provided 45 days before the start of the tour. If participants want paper cue sheets, they will need to print them themselves.

Health and Safety: Participants are expected to come to the tour in good health and ready to ride. Should someone's health become compromised and the group’s health and safety placed in jeopardy, a plan will be developed by the ride leader(s) and communicated to all individuals. The expectation is for the group to work together to mitigate any spread of infection or illness as a means to ensure the tour can continue as planned.

Singles & Solos Policy: It is recommended that singles who want a roommate try to find their own. However, after receipt of the initial deposit, a single rider without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until 6/1/2026 to find a roommate. If they are unable to find a roommate, they will have the option to receive a full refund (minus the BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fee) or pay the $1,300.00 Solo Supplement and stay on the ride. If a single person pays the supplement, they may continue to seek a roommate but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride.

The solo supplement payment of $1300.00 is due by 6/1/2026 and can be paid by Zelle or check. To pay using Zelle: ● In your bank's website, add Bicycle Adventure Club as a new recipient, with email address treasurer@bicycleadventureclub.org ● Initiate a payment ● In the Message block, enter the name of your ride. If you have questions, contact Nancy Bohnett nbohnett@bicycleadventureclub.org. Checks should be made out to “BAC” with a notation of the tour name included on the check and mailed to: Bicycle Adventure Club, PO Box 23998, San Diego, CA 92193. 

Cancellation Policy: The BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fees are not refundable unless the entire tour is canceled because the number of participants registered is less than the minimum established for the tour. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost as a result of cancellations. If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the canceling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Tour Company will follow BAC cancellation policy and allow riders who cancel to be substituted with another rider without additional charge.

Amity Tours Cancellation Policy requires that the final guest list be submitted no less than 15 days before the trip, with no changes to the list after that time. Substitutions must be of equal value and room category and type. The tour operator's policy applies to the fee to the tour operator and states:
If, for any reason, you are forced to cancel your trip, the following penalties will apply:
• Cancellations made with more than 46 days are 100% refundable.
• Cancellations made between 45 and 31 days before date of arrival, we will retain 25% of the total deposit.
• Cancellations made 30 days before date of arrival, we will retain 100% of the total deposit.
• If you make a deposit and cannot travel, you can always use that money as credit with Amity Tours and use it within the next 12 months.

Ride Participant Responsibility: Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from the Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you might have and respect the Ride Leader’s decisions. 

Insurance Statement: BAC maintains two insurance policies: a) United States, and b) Foreign (all other countries). Both the U.S. and Foreign policies are considered secondary policies to your personal medical insurance policy. They are subject to a $1000 deductible and may not cover all expenses related to an accident. Copies of the current policies are located under the “Docs” tab on the BAC website.

Before participating in any BAC tour, you should assess whether your medical and travel insurance coverage is sufficient. While touring in the U.S, the BAC insurance includes coverage for injuries due to accidents during the bike trip. Members’ personal insurance will need to cover medical emergencies such as sudden and unexpected illness (i.e. treatment for unexpected illnesses, including Covid, are not covered).

While touring internationally, i.e., outside of the U.S., BAC maintains Foreign accident insurance to assist with expenses related to accidents, medical emergencies (including sudden and unexpected sickness), and repatriation. Insurance will apply door-to-door for treatment and travel for a maximum of 90 days overall. Coverage extends to a limited period spanning the published BAC trip dates, allowing for side trips occurring before and after the BAC ride; the limitation period is 7 days before or after the published BAC trip dates. The policy covers the cost of treatment for Covid and other unexpected illnesses, but not quarantine.

****This tour also includes additional medical insurance provided by the commercial operator that is required by law in the country of Chile.****

Sign-up: To register for this ride, use the sign-up links just above the Ride Description. After preliminary acceptance, you will be moved to the pending list and receive an email requesting you to go back to the BAC site to digitally accept the terms of the Release of Liability (ROL), and pay the Tour Deposit and the non-refundable $150.00 BAC Ride Registration Fee by credit card.. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. BAC members with questions may contact the Ride Director by "clicking" the name at the top of this Ride Description.