Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

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Cycle two South American countries

This trip takes us on a journey through a part of the world that resembles no other. Starting in the popular town of San Pedro de Atacama and finishing in Salta la Linda, this trip takes us through many roads in which you will see very little traffic and no other cyclists. This ‘once in a lifetime’ journey includes cycling through salt flats, ravines, a serpentine road through a rainforest and in the driest desert in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cycle through a desert, salt flats, ravines and a rainforest
  • Two South American Countries
  • Excursions to salt flats and the Tatio geysers

Itinerary

Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

Day 1

Start Atacama; transfer to hotel.

Day 2

Cycle to Moon Valley.

Day 3

Visit El Tatio geysers; afternoon ride to San Isidro’s chapel.

Day 4

Cross border into Argentina; cycle alongside Jama salt flat; transfer to Susques.

Day 5

Transfer to Salinas Grandes; scenic picnic lunch; downhill ride to the Humahuaca Gorge and the Hill of Seven Colours.

Day 6

Transfer to El Carmen; cycle through rain forest; transfer to Salta.

Day 7

Free day in Salta.

Day 8

Transfer to abandoned train station; cycle along Las Conchas river.

Day 9

Cycle to the Sacred City of Quilmes; guided tour and transfer back.

Day 10

Ride to the Calchaqui Valley; transfer to Molinos passing the Valley of Arrows.

Day 11

Cycle using the old National Route 40 to Cachi.
Day 12
Cycle in Los Cardones National Park; downhill stage along ‘Bishop’s Hill’; final transfer to Salta.

Day 13

End Salta airport.

KEY INFORMATION

  • 12 nights hotels all en suite
  • 10 days cycling with full vehicle support
  • 67% tarmac, 33% unpaved tracks
  • Routes mainly follow quiet roads
  • E-bikes available to hire
  • Group normally 6 to 16 plus local staff. Min age 16 yrs
  • Countries visited: Argentina, Chile

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts and nine lunches
  • 12 nights hotels
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Local bike hire

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation
  • E-bike hire

 

EXT – MAQ

Images courtesy Exodus Travel 

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