BIKING
CHILE
Temuco
DAYS 1–2 Explore a rugged landscape of peaks, lakes and forests • Bike along the shore of Chile’s second-largest lake, flanked by snowcapped Calbuco and Osorno Volcanoes • Cool off in the spray of cascading Petrohue Falls • Visit a working dairy farm and sample homemade manjar , Chile’s staple sweet. » Hotel AWA - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Bike through the colonial village of Frutillar, where German culture, cuisine and architecture are well preserved • Quiet lakeside roads lead past bucolic farms, green pastures and grazing cows • Cycle through the quaint town of Llifen, known for its hot springs, en route to beautiful Maihue Lake • Relax at our hotel in Parque Futangue, a remote nature reserve of virgin forests, lava fields and waterfalls. » Futangue Hotel - Premiere DAYS 5–7 Villarrica Volcano and its namesake lake create a dramatic backdrop for Pucón, Chile’s adventure capital • Pedal alongside Ranco Lake and follow the Trancura River, enjoying views of several mighty volcanoes in the distance • Meet a local leader from the Mapuche community, the area’s indigenous population • Bike through a unique forest of araucaria trees at the base of Lanín Volcano as you approach the Argentine border • Splendid vistas and first-rate cycling are in store on a ride into Villarrica National Park • Unwind at the elegant &Beyond Vira Vira lodge, a 56-acre oasis set among Looming volcanoes. Lakeside German villages. Untamed forests and indigenous traditions. Fine wine and cuisine. Explore this region of great beauty, both wild and refined. Lakes, Volcanoes & Pampered Pleasures CHILE
Pucon
VILLARRICA NATIONAL PARK
Pacific Ocean
ARGENTINA
Lilfen
Ranco Lake
Maihue Lake
Futangue
Andes Mountains
SANTIAGO
Llanquihui Lake
Frutillar
Puerto Varas
7 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 2-4 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $6,999 to $8,999 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search CLEB on backroads.com
lush trees and a natural lagoon. » &Beyond Vira Vira - Premiere
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