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Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

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13 days

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
16
Age Requirement
16 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ChallengingDemands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Ends

San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Salta, Argentina

Highlights

Cycle Chile and Argentina’s most beautiful landscapes: salt flats, rainforest and desert

Visit the El Tatio geysers at sunrise – the most beautiful time to visit!

Pedal to the Valley of the Moon to discover an otherworldly landscape

Challenge yourself to cross the mountainous Jama Pass from Chile into Argentina

Ride the extraordinary salt flats at Salinas Grandes

Itinerary

If you crave cycling through some of Earth’s most surreal landscapes, the Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta tour is a journey like no other. This 13-day small-group bicycle adventure spans the stark beauty of the Atacama Desert, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, guiding you through salt flats, winding ravines, and rainforests via tranquil roads seldom traveled by others. Highlights include the lunar vistas of Moon Valley and the vibrant town of Salta la Linda. With challenging terrain and minimal traffic, this tour is tailored for experienced travelers seeking both solitude and exhilarating scenery. The unique selling point: experiencing wildly contrasting environments—from the world’s driest desert to lush rainforests—all from the saddle, making this trip an unforgettable odyssey for passionate cyclists.

Day 1Start San Pedro de Atacama; transfer to hotel
Day 2Cycle to the Valley of the Moon
Day 3Visit El Tatio geysers; afternoon ride to San Isidro's Chapel
Day 4Cross border into Argentina; cycle alongside Jama salt flats; transfer to Susques
Day 5Transfer to Salinas Grandes; scenic picnic lunch; downhill ride to the Humahuaca Gorge and the Hill of Seven Colours
Day 6Transfer to El Carmen; cycle through rainforest; transfer to Salta
Day 7Free day in Salta
Day 8Cycle up Bishop’s Hill; explore Los Cardones National Park
Day 9Ride the old National Route 40 to Molinos
Day 10Ride to the Calchaquí Valley
Day 11Cycle to the Sacred City of Quilmes; guided tour and transfer back
Day 12Cycle alongside the Conchas River to an abandoned train station; final transfer to Salta
Day 13End Salta
Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

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What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation
Meals
All breakfasts and nine lunches
Transport
All transport and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
Tour leader throughout
Others
Local bike hire

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Customer Reviews

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AnonymousOn Nov 29, 2023

Spectacular landscape cycling adventure

A thoroughly enjoyable and amazing experience involving some of the most varied and awe-inspiring scenery within Northern Chile and Argentina. We felt that this trip was a cost effective and immersive way of enjoying the scenery. I would re-iterate a previous comment that although the distances often don't appear that long the combination of altitude, heat, road surface and transfers made for long and tiring days. As a result of our group size a number of the hotels were changed, notwithstanding this we were generally disappointed with the standard and cleanliness of the hotels we stayed in bar a few notable exceptions. Despite the more negatives aspects we have outlined we would definitely recommend the trip as the experience more than overcame any downside.

AnonymousOn Oct 31, 2023

Cycling in the desert

A fantastic trip, cycling with a great group of people, through some amazing scenery in Chile and Argentina. I enjoyed all of the rides although a few were tough in the dry heat at 4000 metres. Plenty of support from our tour guides Ale Moreiras and Claudio Sanuy who were happy and cheerful and helped us to navigate through any problems.

AnonymousOn Oct 28, 2023

Excellent Trip

Thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The experienced guide, Ale, and helper, Claudio, bent over backwards to be helpful and hospitable throughout. Spectacular scenery. Great accommodation (except to start with in in Chile but we understand they won't be using Our Habitas again). Food (steaks!) to die for!

AnonymousOn Nov 27, 2022

An exhilarating and thought provoking trip

An action-packed journey through spectacular Andean scenery with plenty of wildlife to enjoy.

AnonymousOn Oct 22, 2022

A fantastic trip!

We've just returned from one of our best cycling trips. The scenery was amazing and varied so much day to day - Martian landscapes, amazing rock formations, geysers, salt flats and cacti. It's hard to single out anything in particular as being a favourite because it was all stunning. The descents were magnificent too. The team were brilliant, sociable, informative and provided wonderful snacks and lunches. Riding at altitude is challenging but we expected that and the itinerary allows for appropriate acclimatisation. The only thing we hadn't realised was quite how cold it would be at 4,000+ metres! I can't recommend the trip highly enough.

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