Key Places – Chile & Argentina
Bariloche
The city of San Carlos de Bariloche, known as Bariloche, is in Río Negro, Argentina. At the foothills of the Andes, Bariloche sprawls along the southern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and is surrounded by national park.
Tourism developed here in the 1930s and 1940s with a rise in popularity of skiing, trekking and mountaineering in the area. Watersports are popular on the lake. Traditional alpine architecture is now fused with modern development. There are numerous restaurants, cafés and chocolate shops. Bariloche is renowned as the chocolate capital of Argentina.

Camino de los Siete Lagos
The legendary Seven Lakes Road is considered one of the most scenic cycling routes in South America. Winding through the heart of Argentine Patagonia, the route links pristine lakes, ancient forests, and remote mountain valleys between Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes. Every bend in the road reveals another stunning panorama, from mirror-like lakes to snow-dusted peaks reflected in turquoise water.
Cycling this route is a true immersion into Patagonia’s wilderness. Riders travel through peaceful stretches of national parkland where forests of lenga and coihue trees line the roads and condors can often be seen soaring overhead. The quiet atmosphere, combined with the sheer scale of the scenery, creates an unforgettable sense of freedom and adventure that defines this section of the journey.

Pucon
Pucon is a popular tourist destination offering many sport and recreational pursuits from water and snow skiing to white water rafting and kayaking and horse riding. For many years it was a destination for the elite and for artist communities. Now there are many hostels in the area and it has become a popular back packer haunt also.
From Pucon you can ascend the dominant smouldering Villarica volcano which overlooks the city. Snow covered in the winter it is part of the ‘Ring of Fire’ around the Pacific Ocean. Villarica is 2840 m high and classified as an active volcano having had more than 82 eruptions since the 16th C. From the summit you can view at least seven of the surrounding lakes. Other volcanoes nearby are Mocho-Choshuenco, Quetrupillán and Lanín.
There are also volcanic caves in the area and you can walk as far as 400 m underground on a guided tour to learn about the rock formations. There are 2 beaches here, the popular Pucon beach which is often crowed and the quieter Playa Beach which is surrounded by myrtle trees and has beautiful white sands. There are hot springs and spas to enjoy in the area.

Puerto Varas & Osorno Volcano
Puerto Varas is one of the most beautiful gateways to the Chilean Lake District, set on the shores of Lake Llanquihue with the perfectly shaped Osorno Volcano rising across the water. The town has a distinctive character shaped by German settler heritage, with timber houses, lakeside gardens and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. It makes a memorable start to the tour, combining cultural charm with the dramatic natural scenery that defines this region of southern Chile.

Conguillío National Park
Conguillío National Park is one of Chile’s most spectacular volcanic landscapes and a fitting grand finale to the tour. Dominated by the active Llaima Volcano, the park is famous for its dramatic lava fields, emerald lagoons, and ancient araucaria forests — also known as monkey puzzle trees — some of which are over a thousand years old. The unique scenery feels almost prehistoric and is unlike anywhere else in South America.
Cycling through the park offers an extraordinary combination of volcanic terrain and pristine wilderness. Riders pass black lava flows, bright green forests, and shimmering lakes beneath the imposing presence of Llaima Volcano. Optional rides to Verde Lagoon and Arco Iris Lagoon add even more opportunities to experience the park’s extraordinary natural beauty. Conguillío delivers a powerful finale to the journey, blending adventure, geology, and untouched Patagonian landscapes into one unforgettable experience.
