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Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta
Cycle two South American countries on a 13-day cycle exploration tour. This trip takes you on a journey through a part of the world that resembles no other. Starting in the popular town of San Pedro de Atacama and finishing in 'Salta la Linda', this trip takes you through many roads in which you will see very little traffic and no other cyclists. This 'once in a lifetime' journey includes cycling through salt flats, ravines, a serpentine-like road through a rainforest and in the driest desert in the world.
- CategoryRoad Cycling
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration13 days
- Culture LevelAdventurous
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level4 - Challenging
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainMixed
- Distance314.4 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance31.7 miles
Itinerary Details
- Day 1Start Atacama; transfer to hotel
- Day 2Cycle to Moon Valley; visit salt mines
- Day 3Visit El Tatio geysers; afternoon ride to San Isidro's chapel
- Day 4Cross border into Argentina; cycle alongside Jama salt flat; transfer to Susques
- Day 5Transfer to Salinas Grandes; scenic picnic lunch; downhill ride to the Humahuaca Gorge and the Hill of Seven Colours
- Day 6Transfer to El Carmen; cycle through rain forest; transfer to Salta
- Day 7Free day in Salta
- Day 8Transfer to abandoned train station; cycle along Las Conchas river
- Day 9Cycle to the Sacred City of Quilmes; guided tour and transfer back
- Day 10Ride to the Calchaqui Valley; transfer to Molinos passing the Valley of Arrows
- Day 11Cycle using the old National Route 40 to Cachi
- Day 12Cycle in Los Cardones National Park; downhill stage along 'Bishop's Hill'; final transfer to Salta
- Day 13End Salta airport