Patagonia Pedal and Paddle |… (trip)
Patagonia Pedal and Paddle | Patagonia
- San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, Argentina
- Active & Adventure
| from $2,295* per person | 9 Days | February, March, December |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 6 | |
| Operator: Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures | 10 people max | |
These days, Patagonia still offers up plenty of adventure, but without the heaping servings of hardship. On our Pedal and Paddle trip, in Argentinian Patagonia, you too can play Magellan and unleash your inner explorer, but with a nice side dish of comfort at our spectacular backcountry ecolodge. Had those early explorers had their own wood-fired hot tub overlooking the Andes, they may have stayed a while longer. And if they'd known about the network of beautiful rides surrounding our lodge, well they just may have given up the exploring life all together and settled down in this little corner of paradise.
To ramp up the adventure factor just a little more (and take advantage of 3 world-class whitewater rivers nearby), we're throwing in a few afternoons of whitewater rafting and/or kayaking, optional daily yoga sessions, volunteering with a local project, and an overnight excursion to a beautiful riverside cabin. About the only thing we left out to make this the most adventurous adventure ever are the scurvy, and rickety boat to get you home...
Is This Ride For You?
You crave real adventure and are willing to go far to get it. You love mountain biking but don't mind mixing it up with some other activities. You know how to swim and are willing to try some whitewater rafting (or you're already experienced and are ready to tackle the river in a kayak).
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Locations visited/nearby
Argentina, Chile, South America, Patagonia
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3 testimonials about the provider, Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures:
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Reviewer: Enrique Nodarse
located in
Puerto Rico,
Hey Mike! First of all I wanted to say the Peru trip was amazing. Wayo is the man!! Given..he had the perfect setting, surrounded by the perfect Andean mountains, nonetheless he turned an already 'cool as hell' trip into a nearly flawless one. Simply one of my best vacations yet. I think I was more winded by our constant laughing than the low-oxygen high elevation climbs!! Lets not forget, Jose and Russo, without them the trip would not have been nearly as cool. I think I can speak on behalf of all of us that took the trip when I say the day we spent in Joses Farm made the trip very different than anything we or at least I ever expected from any tour or organized travel. I didn't expect that...the guide does not usually take you to his home!! ...which happened to be a beautiful 40 acre citrus tree haven surrounded by some of the most amazing greenest hills that I have ever had the privilege of riding. As if that was not enough our perfect day of riding was supplemented by fresh juices, cheeses, cold peruvian beers served by the poolside and culminated with the delicious BBQ chicken lunch. Well, I could go on and on, but I think you already have a pretty good idea of how much I enjoyed my trip. I won't continue my rant, and leave you with more time to get out there and scout more 'sacred rides' for the rest of us to see and hopefully ride.
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Reviewer: Barbara and Mick
located in
UK
Just a note to let you know that Mick and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sacred Rides holiday. We had an absolutely fantastic time. The trails Eddy and Val took us on were excellent and we will remember them for a long time.
I think most of us felt that our riding had improved during the course of the week, and Mick and I have certainly noticed a difference since we got back to England and have been riding our favourite Lake District trails. We had a devil-kicking session last weekend, where Mick confidently rode the off-camber boardwalks that he is usually hesitant on, and I rode a particularly tricky rocky section that I have always jibbed at before. Both were conquered with ease!
Everyone in the group got along really well and Eddy and Val were a pleasure to be around. All in all, it was a fab holiday. Thanks very much!
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Reviewer: Kim Ruthers
located in
US
Thank you. I loved every minute of it. My bike skills and confidence have improved and I have seen truly amazing sights. A terrific trip!
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Bariloche, transfer to lodgeWe'll meet you at the Bariloche airport and escort you to our spectacular eco-lodge tucked away in the Patagonian Andes, at the confluence of two rivers. Along the way we'll check out some jaw-dropping scenery in Nahuel Huapi National Park within the Rio Azul Wilderness Area. We'll check in to the lodge and get to know each other over a delicious dinner and talk about the epic trip ahead!
Day 2. Warmup Rides behind the lodge
After morning yoga and breakfast, we'll take a tour of the facilities and build our bikes for the 1st ride, a great warmup ride behind the lodge. After lunch at the lodge, we'll head out for more, ending the day with yoga on the lodge deck overlooking the river, then enjoy a delicious dinner and bonfire under the stars.
Day 3. Loma Hills Ride, Kayaking Lessons
We'll start off with the beautiful Loma Hills ride about a 15 minute shuttle from the lodge. This cross-country ride is about 20 kms in length and offers great views of the surrounding mountains. After returning to the lodge, we'll eat lunch then get ready for an afternoon of kayaking practive in the practice pool on the spectacular Azul (Blue) River. Never kayaked before? Not to worry - our instructors will walk you through all the steps and teach you everything you need to know for safe and exciting kayaking. You'll learn wet exits, Eskimo rolls and paddle techniques during this first session. There's an evening yoga session by the river, then dinner at an old log cabin by the river.
Day 4. Cajon Trail Loop
The Cajon Trail Loop offers moderately strenuous XC riding with several challenging climbs, along with some semi-technical, fast flowy descents mixed with rolling forest paths, and 2 precarious suspension bridges. We'll eat lunch picnic-style at backcountry trekking huts where we have lunch. After lunch we'll visit an absolutely unique geologic feature: the Azul river has carved a rock canyon some 125 ft (40 m) deep, 20 ft wide at the bottom where the river passes thru, yet barely 3 ft wide at the top where one can stand straddling the river with one foot on each side of the gorge.
Days 5&6. Manso Valley Overnight Trip
Today we head to the stunning Rio Manso valley for an overnight trip. We'll transfer by van to the Lago Steffen trailhead, then spend the morning riding 20km (12mi) of beautiful singletrack, starting with a moderate 8km (5mi) climb followed by a thrilling 12km (7mi) descent. At Lago Steffen we'll stop for a gourmet lunch. After lunch, we'll hop in kayaks, rafts or duckys for a fun and exciting paddle to our cabin on the river, where we'll spend the night. Our lodge chef will accompany us and prepare a delicious dinner for us at our riverside cabin. After dinner, a bonfire by the river will cap off another perfect day in paradise.
We'll start the next morning with yoga by the river and a gourmet breakfast, then leave the cabin by bike for a rolling 20-km (12mi) ride through the national park. This is a true adventure ride, with lots of stream crossings and 3 suspension bridges. We'll end the ride at on old farmstead, stop for lunch, then paddle the lower Manso river to the Chilean border. The van will be waiting for us at the take-out for the 90-minute drive back to our lodge, just in time for another delicious dinner.
Day 7. Volunteer Day
Today is our day to give back to the wonderful community that has embraced us and provided us with some great adventures. We'll pedal singletrack out to Tia (Aunt) Nellie's farm and spend the day re-covering her greenhouse and building compost piles. We'll pedal back to the lodge in mid-afternoon and then do a few shuttle runs on the trails surrounding the lodge.
Day 8. Shuttle Runs at Mount Piltri
Mount Piltri offers some fantastic downhill mountain biking: fast, flowy trails that are suitable for cross-country bikes. We'll spend the day getting our fill of the amazing scenery and great riding, then head to the nearby town of El Bolson for an arts and crafts fair and soak in a bit of Patagonian culture.
Day 9. Return to Bariloche
After a last breakfast and hugs with our hosts, we'll head to Bariloche airport, arriving at noon.
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