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South America – Patagonian Sunshine Awaits
The time change is a clear reminder that winter is coming. In just a few weeks it will be dark when we leave the office at 5:00 p.m. (group sigh)…. Read More »

Destinations: Argentina, Destinations: Chile, About ExperiencePlus!: Rider Spotlight
Bicycle Patagonia: It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
By ExperiencePlus! travelers Starr and Phil Teague The Patagonia Lakes District Plus! the Island of Chiloé bicycle trip was one of our best vacation experiences ever. The biking was challenging... Read More »

Destinations: Argentina, Destinations: Chile
ExpeditionPlus! South America
The ExpeditionPlus! concept originated back in 2006 when ExperiencePlus! co-founder Rick Price dreamed of offering continental scale tours for strong and experienced riders. The rules for expeditions needed to be... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
Cycling and Sampling in Chile’s Wine Country
Chile’s central valley is home to many of Chile’s top wineries, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains it’s the perfect climate for growing grapes. Landscapes are reminiscent... Read More »

Destinations: Argentina, Destinations: Chile, About ExperiencePlus!: Rider Spotlight
que dia es hoy – patagonia
This month we’d like to share a very entertaining blog from Hess Kim who was on the December 10 – 20, 2011, Bicycling Patagonia’s Lake District Plus! the Island of... Read More »

Destinations: Argentina, Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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.... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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... Read More »

Destinations: Chile
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,... Read More »