Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

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Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

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duration 13 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-18886
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Operated in English

Starts San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
Ends Salta, Argentina

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Cycle through a desert, ravines and a rainforest
Visit two South American countries
Enjoy excursions to salt flats and the Tatio geysers

The trip "Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama To Salta" starts from San Pedro De Atacama and ends in Salta. This is an explorer trip that takes 13 days taking you through San Pedro De Atacama, Susques, San Pedro De Atacama, Purmamarca and 6 other destinations in Argentina and Chile. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This cycling adventure takes us on a journey through a part of the world that resembles no other. Starting in the popular town of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, and finishing in Salta la Linda, Argentina, we take many roads with very little traffic and no other cyclists. This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes cycling through salt flats, ravines, a serpentine road through a rainforest and in the driest desert in the world.

ITINERARY Expand All

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

12 nights hotels

Meals

All breakfasts and nine lunches

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Local bike hire

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation
E-bike hire

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 10 reviews

Anonymous
On Nov 29 2023

4 - Very Good

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.... Read more

Anonymous
On Oct 31 2023

5 - Excellent

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... Read more

Anonymous
On Oct 28 2023

5 - Excellent

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... Read more

Anonymous
On Nov 27 2022

5 - Excellent

An exhilarating and thought provoking trip

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

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

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