Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Santiago
Highlights: Santiago, capital of Chile
We gather today in Santiago de Chile, the capital of Chile. Santiago is a delightful, metropolitan city. We suggest arriving at least a couple of days early so you can explore the covered market and San Cristóbal Hill, a major city landmark. We'll have introductions and a welcome dinner tonight.
   
Day 2: Fit bikes in Zuñiga
Highlights: Transfer from Santiago, lunch and winery visit, fit bikes and short ride
We'll shuttle to Zuñiga today. On our way we'll stop for lunch at a local winery and visit both the vineyard and winery. Once in Zuñiga we'll fit bikes and do a loop ride towards Rancagua. Dinner together tonight. Mileage: 30-40 km (19-25 miles).
   
Day 3: Bicycle Zuñiga to Santa Cruz
Highlights: Santa Cruz, wine country
On our bicycle ride to Santa Cruz today we'll pass several distinct towns in the central agricultural area of Chile. We'll see windmills once used to irrigate the fertile farmlands of Chile's most famous wine region. We will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage museum of the Hacienda El Huique, a perfectly preserved example of a 19th century rural Chilean estate. Dinner is together tonight in Santa Cruz. Daily mileage: 80 km (50 miles)
   
Day 4: Bicycle a loop around Santa Cruz
Highlights: Bicycle ride through Chilean Wine country
Today we'll do a tour of the Santa Cruz wine area; visiting the towns of Chépica and Nancagua. Along the way we'll learn about the culture and the process of wine making at lunch together and then we'll visit a winery. On our way back to Santa Cruz we'll pedal through the Valle de Apalta, home to several of Chile's most important wines such as Montes, Casa Lapostolle, and Ventisquero, as well as the up-and-coming wine of Neyen. Many wineries along the way invite visitors and you are free to stop and explore. Dinner will be own your own tonight. Daily mileage: approximately 55 km.
   
Day 5: Santa Cruz - Bucalemu - Vichuquén
Highlights: Bucalemu beach, Lago Vichuquén
We leave Santa Cruz today and ride west towards the Pacific Ocean. On the way take time to visit the beautiful town of Lolol. Our ride ends on the coast at Bucalemu beach. From here we'll shuttle the last 45 kilometers to avoid some rough roads along the way. Dinner together tonight. Daily mileage: 80 km (50 miles)
   
Day 6: Rest day in Vichuquén
Highlights: Vichuquén, rest day
You have the option of exploring Lake Vichuquén today by taking a hike around the lake,shuttle to the beach, or relax and read your book under a shade tree. Whatever you choose you'll enjoy this beautiful remote vacation town. You're on your own for dinner this evening. No riding today.
   
Day 7: Vichuquén to Duao
Highlights: Duao and its beautiful beach
We're back on our bikes today, headed first to the coast then south to Duao, a beautiful and isolated beach on the Pacific Coast. Take your time and do some beach-combing along the way or pedal straight to Duao where you can enjoy a little beach time. Dinner together this evening. Daily mileage: approximately 60 km (37 miles)
   
Day 8: End of tour, Shuttle to Santiago
Highlights: Shuttle to Santiago
If you are in beach mode we recommend sticking around this area. If not, we'll shuttle you back to Santiago today for your flight home or more adventures in South America. Whatever you decide Buen Viaje!

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