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Private Guided Group Tour: "The Best of Northern Patagonia"

The Best of Northern Patagonia Motorcycle Tour of Chile & Argentina

The Best of Northern Patagonia Motorcycle Tour of Chile & Argentina

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The Best of Northern Patagonia - Guided & Self-Guided Motorcycle Trip

The BEST OF NORTHERN PATAGONIA motorcycle tour takes you along 8 active volcanoes, stunning scenery across the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina, routes along 48 pristine lakes and visits to 10 National Parks and Reserves, and a camera-filling motorcycle adventure that is not to be missed.

In addition to experiencing all of this, the famous RUTA 40, the Carretera Austral and the Panamerican Highway all make for an adventure riding experience in Patagonia that will have most riders wondering "why didn't I do this before?!"

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Itinerary

Day 1- Arrive in Santiago, Chile then Pucón

River Crossing Pucon PatagoniaWhether you’re taking extra time to explore the capital city of Santiago or just flying through, riders need to arrive in Pucón on or before this date, as we’ll be departing early the next morning. Your intra-Chile flights can be booked through www.lan.com or www.skyairline.cl - Flight should be Santiago (SCL) to Temuco (ZCO)

After a one-hour shuttle ride from Temuco, you’ll reach Pucón, a charming mountain town nestled at the foot of Volcano Villarica in the breathtaking Chilean Lake District. We‘ll get you acquainted with your bike and do your paperwork before everyone meets at the welcome Dinner. 

Day 2- Pucón, Chile to Curacautin, Chile - 270km – Ride time 7-9 hours

After our morning briefing we’ll be ready to go when everyone is comfortable for departure. Leaving the active Volcano Villarrica and National Park Villarrica to our right, we’ll start climbing the Andes Mountains along the border of Chile/Argentina. Later riding right through National Park Huerquehue to Playa Negra, it’s picture time already! Enjoy Lago Caburgua in front, Volcano Villarica in the background, and all the gorgeous forestry around. After lunch in Conco, we enter National Park Conquillo where 3 beautiful lagoons await us. Riding along old lava flows of Volcano Llaima and through forests that are home to 1000 year old Araucania Trees, this is a fantastic first day of riding on challenging gravel roads with many photo stops. Settling into the night near Curacautin, our hotel and dinner await us.

Day 3 – Curacautin, Chile to Lago Alumine, Argentina - 180km - Ride time 6-8 hours

Volcano Adventure Ride PatagoniaYesterday was a fantastic day of challenging riding and stunning landscape, but today it gets even better. Our ride takes us up along the base of the active Volcano Lonquimay and Crater Navidad where we’ll follow its latest lava flow from 1988. As if the black-lava landscape isn’t surreal enough, we’ll then cross the Cordillera Lonquimay with more stunning views. After lunch we cross the Sierra Nevada, follow three beautiful lagunas, and reach Paso Icalma for crossing from Chile into Argentina! A short ride later we reach our destination, Villa Pehuenia at the shore of Lago Alumine, surely in time to catch a beautiful sunset over the lake.

Day 4 – Lago Alumine to Bariloche, Argentina - 350km - Ride time 6-8 hours

Leaving Lago Alumine, the scenery changes dramatically on our ride to the Swiss style town of San Martin de los Andes. Now you’ll get a feel for the vast emptiness of the Argentina pampas region as we will see Volcano Lanin (3728m) from a distance and probably deal with some of the typically forceful winds on the Argentine side of the Andes Mountains. After lunch we will take the famous “Seven Lakes Route“ through National Park Nahuel Huapi, and many photo stops later we reach the ski resort town of Bariloche for the night and our first Argentine “asado” (barbeque) in this lively town.

Riding in PatagoniaDay 5 – REST DAY in Bariloche or Futaleufu for rafting! Check with us for specifics

Even the most conditioned riders need to rest occasionally, so it’s important to have some off-motorcycle time. For those who still want to remain active though, the charming ski resort town of Bariloche offers plenty of local culture, shopping and restaurants with great views of Llao Llao and Lago Nahuel Huapi. Anyone wishing to take a short ride can enjoy the “Circuito Chico,” a one-hour loop through the famous Llao Llao Resort with many great viewpoints, or as noted on this page, your Rest Day in the Chilean town of Futaleufú sets you up for some world class whitewater rafting!

Day 6 - Bariloche, Argentina to Futaleufú, Chile - 360km - Ride time 7-9 hours

Leaving Bariloche we first follow the legendary Ruta 40 as sweeping turns take us through rural Argentina. Later, we will enjoy a detour through “Parque National los Alerces” where sandy turns through “Fitzroya” trees (cousin to the Redwoods found in California) make for more scenic riding. Beautiful lakes and mountains guide us through the National Park, then crossing the Andes again, we’ll be back in Chile for the night in the famous whitewater-rafting town of Futaleufú.

Day 7 – Futaleufú to Hornopiren, Chile - 270km - Ride time 7-9 hours – (with 2 ferries)

Today the gravel road follows the whitewaters of Rio Futaleufú and the Sierra la Ventana. Near Lago Yelcho, we’ll reach the world famous “Carretera Austral,” and some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. Riding through Parque Pumalin, owned and preserved by the late Doug Tompkins, founder of "The North Face" clothing company, more interesting history and status of Patagonia will be revealed. After stopping in Chaiten, the town that was destroyed at the 2008 volcano eruption, we’ll take the ferry to Hornopiren where suddenly you’re on the seawater of the Pacific Ocean! Two scenic ferry rides will take us through the Reñihué and Coman Leprepu Fjords, a major center point of Chilean salmon farming.

Lakes District Chile PatagoniaDay 8 – Hornopiren to Puerto Varas, Chile - 260km - Riding time 6-8 hours

Today we pass through National Park Hornopiren and follow the shoreline of these Pacific inlets to start things out. Across the fjord we see Parque Nacional Alerces/Andino near the Cochamo Valley, which many people call it the “Yosemite” of Chile. Pressing on to Ensenada on Lago LLanquihue on our way to Lago Todos los Santos, we’ll stop at Petrohue waterfalls and then a fantastic asphalt road (riding paradise) takes us up Volcano Osorno. At the base of the Ski resort there, we’ll enjoy a beautiful view over Lago Llanquihue before descending to the touristy town of Puerto Varas on the lake shore of Lago Llanquihue for the night.

Day 9 – Puerto Varas to Pucón, Chile - 360km - Ride time 7-9 hours

Wake up with a fantastic view of Volcano Osorno across Lago Llanquihue! Following the lake through Frutillar (Germans settled here in the late 1800s) and  Puerto Octay, we’ll finally spend some moments on the Panamerican Highway. On our way back to Pucón we’ll follow the shore line of Lago Panguipulli, Lago Neptune, Lago Calafquen and Lago Villarrica, where the Chilean Lake District holds such a simple and pleasant beauty. The ride down into Pucón might bring on a case of mixed emotions as you look back at the amazing trip through Northern Patagonia. A Farewell Dinner awaits you in Pucón.

Northern Patagonia AdventureDay 10 - Breakfast, airport transfer, flight home

If you absolutely must leave on your last day, we do understand you’ll be fighting the temptation to skip the flight. Chile has so much more to offer and we have so much more to show you, so we hope you enjoyed yourself and will return for other Patagonia tours!

Minimum Essential Gear for RIDE Training

If you're planning to jump on a guided tour or training with RIDE Adventures, it's essential that you have the right gear. This helps to ensure your safety and the safety of others while on the road.

Not being properly prepared can lead to injuires that could have been avoided. Our guides have created a Minimum Essential Gear Guide if you plan to book a RIDE Adventures. If you don't come minimally prepared there is a chance our guides will prevent you from hopping on a bike. Make sure you're prepared for the adventure. 

Bikes Available

BMW F750GS

BMW F750GS

Not everyone needs a gigantic adventure bike to have fun, and the BMW F750GS fills that niche of "big enough for the long haul, small enough to have fun." With a power-to-weight ratio similar to the bigger models, 77hp can be used to hang with any other adventure bike on the market and perhaps be even more fun when it comes to the dirt roads and tight switchbacks. 

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Seat Height:
32.1 in
Curb Weight:
493lb / 223kg
Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L
Displacement:
853 cc
BMW F850GS

BMW F850GS

When it's predecessor launched in 2009, the world recognized the beauty of a "middle-weight" adventure bike, perhaps most appropriately built to handle it all. The new BMW F850GS builds on a decade of riders trotting the globe on a machine with all the power you could ever need, and agility to go have almost dirt-bike-like fun when the luggage and passenger aren't along for the ride.

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Seat Height:
33.9 in
Curb Weight:
504lb / 229kg
Fuel Capacity:
4 gal / 15 L
Displacement:
853 cc
BMW R1200GS Adventure (2014+ Liquid Cooled)

BMW R1200GS Adventure (2014+ Liquid Cooled)

Just a year after releasing the Liquid Cooled R1200GS, BMW's famous Adventure model or "GSA" was introduced, and for all the right reasons. Like its predecessor, the "GSA LC" as we tend to call it boasts 125 liquid cooled horsepower and has the fuel capacity and carrying capability to make the longest and most remote adventures a reality. At the same time, it's still a thrill when in tight mountain switchbacks and twisties!

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Seat Height:
35.0 in
Curb Weight:
580 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
7.93 gal
Displacement:
1170 cc
BMW R1250GS

BMW R1250GS

Freshly updated after multiple generations of industry-leading design, BMW's R1250GS is yet another masterpiece coming from the company that many will claim pioneered the thought of adventure riding. Boasting 136hp now, yet still maintaining the "flickability" many of us feel in the GS line, load up the bike or head out solo, and you're sure to have a blast from this high performance machine. 

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Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in
Curb Weight:
549lb/249kg
Fuel Capacity:
5.3gal / 20 L
Displacement:
1254 cc
CF Moto MT800

CF Moto MT800

The MT800 is a versatile adventure bike with amazing capabilities both on the asphalt and off-road. The light and powerful frame works with KYB’s multi-adjustable suspensions and the powerful 800cc engine with 95hp, giving it a vibrant road and excellent performance. Powerful braking with cornering ABS, slip clutch and Full Led lights with cornering function dramatically increase road safety. But in terms of comfort, the 800MT excels, as it is equipped with Cruise Control, high adjustable windshield and an impressive 7 “color screen with the ability to view Navigation, phone calls, music, and of course a clear display of all information on the instrument panel.

  • Wet Weight - 509 lbs
  • Seat Height - 32.5 inches
  • Fuel Capacity - 5 gal

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Seat Height:
32.5 in
Curb Weight:
509 lbs
Fuel Capacity:
5 gal
Displacement:
800cc
Honda Africa Twin

Honda Africa Twin

Finally, the return of a legend! The long awaited, and thoroughly updated Africa Twin by Honda has been talked about for years, finally making itself available in various markets around the world in 2015. With a four-valve Unicam® cylinder head 998cc parallel twin engine, more power than an adventure rider could ever need is available along with suspension travel and ground clearance to handle the most remote and rugged terrains and pathways. 

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Seat Height:
33.5/34.3 in
Curb Weight:
511 lb
Fuel Capacity:
4.96 gal
Displacement:
998 cc
Honda CB500X

Honda CB500X

Another recent assertion by Honda Motorcycles into the Adventure Riding world, riders seeking a compact-sized adventure bike have been raving about the CB500X. With plenty of power emanating from the parallel-twin engine, and an agile disposition, everything from paved twisties to gravel, dirt, and sand can be conquered with this fun adventuring option.

  • Wet Weight - 428lbs
  • Seat Height - 31.8 inches
  • Fuel Capacity - 4.6 gal

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Seat Height:
31.8 in
Curb Weight:
428lbs
Fuel Capacity:
4.6 gal
Displacement:
471cc Parallel Twin
Yamaha Ténéré 700

Yamaha Ténéré 700

This highly-anticipated "masterpiece of value" has finally been released, giving dual sport adventure riders around the world one more incredible middle-weight adventure bike to choose from. With 73+ smooth, linear horsepower pouring through one of most beautiful exhaust notes out there, the Ténéré 700's unique anti-squat design puts that power into the ground, instead of into the rear shock. The result is one of the best handling, adventure bikes on the market, all backed by typical Yamaha-reliability. Take this agile machine on short trips or long, paved twisties or dirt roads, and know that this may be as close to the "perfect" adventure bike as we have seen in a while. With an attractive entry price, and corresponding rental rate, we expect the number of Ténéré 700's in our fleet operations to grow steadily and remain a factor for a long time. 

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Seat Height:
34.4 in / 874mm
Curb Weight:
452 lb / 205kg
Fuel Capacity:
4.2 gal
Displacement:
689 cc