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Winter Tour Updates: Chile and Argentina
Although we may feel like we have perfected each and every tour itinerary we offer, over the years we’ve learned that more often than not they are a work in progress. This is true for the late 2011 and 2012… Read full article
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Chiloé Island: A Cultural Oasis in Patagonia
Winter is just around the corner for all of us who live in North America, which means that summer is just around the corner in Patagonia’s Lakes District in Argentina and Chile. Join us this December, January, or February to… Read full article
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Patagonia Day 9 – 10 Chiloe Island
After our penguin viewing, seafood eating transfer to Chiloé, we had high expectations for our time near Castro. Unlike some hotels that claim to be “on the water”, Palafito definitely lives up to its claim. Wooden stilts held the hotel… Read full article
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Patagonia day 8: transfer to Chiloe Island
After our night in Petrohue, it was time to bid goodbye to two cyclists and a guide. Doug left to spend a few days in Santiago before he’ll return to Maine, while Lindsay headed directly home to Denver. Tika, our… Read full article
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Patagonia day 7: Pedaling Through the Reserva Nacional Llanquihue
A few changes to today’s itinerary were announced yesterday. Maria Elena and the tour leaders suggested a 33km (66km total) out-and-back ride through the Reserva Nacional Llanquihue beside the Petrohue River because the road from Puerto Varas to Petrohue was… Read full article
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Patagonia day 6: Morning Trip to Puerto Montt and Canyoning
Yesterday we had a break from biking – and from packing our bags and moving to a different town and hotel again. Javier and Tristan offered to take the group to the nearby city of Puerto Montt for the morning… Read full article
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Patagonia day 5: Puerto Octay to Puerto Varas
I woke up in the middle of the night to a banging sound. I had left the shutters open in the bathroom to get a little air flow through the cozy bedroom on Lake Llanquihue. A rain storm had rolled… Read full article
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Patagonia day 4: Termas de Puyehue to Lago Llanquihue
Today we arrived in Puerto Octay on Lago Llanquihue in the Chilean Lake District. A little tired from yesterday’s ride, we got a late start from Termas de Puyehue. My yummy buffet-style breakfast of a roll, cheese, fruit, yogurt and… Read full article
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Patagonia day 3: Crossing the Border: Cardenal Samore Pass
Day 3: Crossing to Chile was the longest and the hardest day of riding. It was also the day with the most bureaucracy because we left Argentina and entered Chile. Thank goodness we had beautiful weather! After leaving the hotel,… Read full article
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Patagonia Day 2: Scenic Ride from Bariloche to Villa la Angostura
Last night was officially the first day of the tour. After meeting M.E. and the tour leaders Javier and Tristan at the bike shop, Dirty Bikes for the bike fitting, I took a shower and headed off to the welcome… Read full article
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Patagonia with ExperiencePlus!
I want to introduce myself – my name is Lindsay Brust. I am an ameteur (albeit enthusiastic) runner and biker living in Boulder, CO. I had the pleasure of getting to know Maria Elena Price, one of the co-owners of ExperiencePlus!,… Read full article
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Bicycling Chile’s Wine Country (Plus! the Pacific Coast)
Recently mentioned in National Geographic, the Maule and Colchagua wine valleys of central Chile are a must-see for both adventurers and foodies—and what better way to make the trek than by road bike? ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours is ready to take… Read full article
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Chile: A New Destination with a Familiar Twist
In October 2009 I was fortunate enough to head south and help lead our inaugural bicycle tour through Chile’s wine country. ExperiencePlus! is proud to be one of the first US bicycle touring companies to offer tours here just as… Read full article
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Expeditions in Two Hemispheres
Bicycle Expeditions in Two Hemispheres To those of us with normal jobs, it might seem surprising that somebody who designs and sells bicycle tours for a living would have frustrated dreams about big trips. But that’s just how our first… Read full article
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Patagonia, With Gears to Spare!
Patagonia, With Gears to Spare! “It’s the freakin’ Andes, Jim!” Jim and I had been leap-frogging for the first part of the day—I’d stop to take photos and he’d pass me, then he’d stop for munchies or photos and I’d… Read full article
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Patagonia – A Tour Leader’s …
As an Argentine-American who has spent life moving around the world since childhood, I am fortunate to say that I live in a truly marvelous part of the world. Bariloche, in the Patagonian Lakes District, still takes my breath away… Read full article
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Argentina / Chile / Highlights & Stories
Routes on the Open Road
Routes on the Open Road Dare Yourself to Ride Across South America The saying goes, “It’s the journey, not the destination.” But who says it’s got the be one or the other? Join this month’s featured tour, the ExpeditionPlus! Coast to… Read full article
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Bicycling Chile’s Wine Country
Over the years, Chile has built a reputation of development, production and exportation of fine wines. Yet it is uncommon to hear about the fertile lands where these fine grapes grow. Join us on our bicycle tour through Chile’s wine… Read full article