Starting in the popular town of San Pedro de Atacama and finishing in 'Salta la Linda', this trip takes us 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.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Atacama; transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Cycle to Moon Valley; visit salt mines.
Day 3
Visit El Tatio geysers; afternoon ride to San Isidro's chapel.
Day 4
Cross border into Argentina; cycle alongside Jama salt flat; transfer to Susques.
Day 5
Transfer to Salinas Grandes; scenic picnic lunch and downhill ride to the Humahuaca Gorge.
Day 6
Cycle to Tilcara passing the hill of seven colours; optional ride back.
Day 7
Transfer to El Carmen; cycle through rain forest; transfer to Salta.
Day 8
Free day in Salta.
Day 9
Transfer to abandoned train station; cycle along Las Conchas river.
Day 10
Cycle to the Sacred City of Quilmes; guided tour and transfer back.
Day 11
Ride through the Valley of Arrows; transfer to Molinos.
Day 12
Cycle in Los Cardones National Park; downhill stage along 'Bishop's Hill'; final transfer to Salta.
Day 13
End Salta airport.
Price
From £3,899
What's Included
- All breakfasts and 9 lunches
- 12 nights hotels all en suite
- Tour leader throughout
- Airport transfers (if booking incl. flights)
- Local bike hire
