South America Taste Of Chile

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Taste of Chile (and a Dash of Argentina)

The “Taste of Chile and a Dash of Argentina” is a 9-Day "Discovery Tour" that starts, where the world begins to end: the sleepy city of Osorno in northern Patagonia.

The Adventure is located in the midst of some of the most stunning scenery and alluring motorcycling destinations in the world: smoking, snow covered volcanos, lush coastal rainforests, crystal clear lakes, thick forests and the seemingly endless Argentinean Pampas. Destinations include the busy Chilean lake resort of Pucón, the world famous South American resort of Bariloche, and "Butch Cassiday and the Sundance Kid" territory at Esquel. The trip includes a picturesque, relaxed ferry crossing from Chaitén to Puerto Montt before returning to Osorno.

A wide variety of roads await the riders. Mostly good, paved roads and exciting sweepers bear testimony to the area's reputation as a motorcycling paradise. Some unavoidable but relatively easy gravel sections as well as several steep mountain roads, requiring more concentration and riding experience, add an interesting variety to the Adventure.

With the beautiful summer weather south of the equator in February, "Taste of Chile" offers a great 9-day getaway from winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Itinerary
Day	From	To	KM
Arrive	Osorno, Chile
2	Osorno, Chile	Pucón	230
3	Pucón	Bariloche, Argentina	400
4	Rest Day in Bariloche
5	Bariloche	Esquel	300
6	Esquel	Chaitén, Chile	250
7	Chaitén	Puerto Varas	170
8	Puerto Varas	Osorno	150
9	Departure from Osorno

	Day 1: Welcome to Chile! We will pick you up at the small airport of Osorno and bring you to our Five Star base hotel. The hotel is within walking distance from the city center. We'll turn over the motorcycles to you and will have a kickoff meeting to introduce you to the coming Adventure. We'll kick off things with a welcome dinner in the evening. Hotel: Sonesta
	Day 2: Osorno - Pucón (~230 km). We begin our riding with a trip north - entering Chile's Lake District. There is hardly any traffic while we cruise the sweepers of the chilean back country roads. In the background the shape of the smoldering volcanoe Villarica shows up - our destination Pucón is right next to it! Hotel: Hotel Playa Grande Suites
	Day 3: Pucón – Bariloche (~400 km). There is some serious riding today! After Pucón we start climbing through the Villarica National Park, approaching the 3780m high snow covered volcano Lanin. Crossing the border to Argentina we encounter our first easily manageable gravel road section (~30 km). As soon as we hit the main road again, we get a taste of the Argentinean Pampa – a wonderful road carries us through desert like sceneries and we arrive in Bariloche just in time for the sunset. Hotel: Hotel Nahuel Huapi
	Day 4: Rest day in Bariloche (optional ride possible). Bariloche has a lot to offer; you can easily spend the day walking around in the city, having coffee and tasting the famous pastry and chocolates. As for riding: everything from a short ride on pavement up to 250 km partly on gravel is possible. The Nahuel Huapi National Park provides us with the stunning beauty of the “7 Lakes Road” and some incredible views – a day in paradise! Hotel: Hotel Nahuel Huapi
	Day 5: Bariloche - Esquel (~300 km). Today we ride through the famous "Butch Cassiday and The Sundance Kid" region to Esquel, at the foot of the Andes Mountains. We'll be surrounded by mountains as we travel on relaxing, country roads. Esquel – which appears like a smaller and more laid back Bariloche – welcomes us again with scenic beauty and a luxurious hotel. Hotel: Hostería Cumbres Blancas
	Day 6: Esquel, Argentina – Chaitén, Chile (~250 km). We have to cross the mountains back to Chile today – there will be about 150 km on gravel, sometimes on steeper sections. We leave the Argentinean side and start climbing towards the mountain rain forest. The road here is more basic, but nonetheless provides us with scenic beauty and complete remoteness. This is chilean wilderness! Once across the mountains we proceed to Chaitén, a small city on the seashore. Hotel: Lodge Yelcho
	Day 7: Puerto Varas (~170 km + ferry). 60 km of gravel road bring us early in the morning north to Caleta Gonzalo, where we board the 5 hours ferry that brings us along the coast to Hornopirén. Some more gravel and we meet the next (short) ferry and finally head for Puerto Varas, a beautiful place, which contains perhaps the best preserved concentration of Middle European architecture in entire Chile. Hotel: Hotel Bellavista
	Day 8: Puerto Varas - Osorno (~150 km) An easy and scenic ride on the last day of our tour! Along the Lake Llanquihue and the foot of the Volcano Osorno we approach our final destination and have time enough to relax and prepare for our farewell dinner, where we remember the adventures of this tour! Hotel: Sonesta
	Day 9: Departure from Osorno Breakfast and airport transfer

Dates and Prices:
(Arrive in Osorno on start date, depart Osorno on end date)

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Price (USD)	Co-Rider (or rider using own motorcycle)	Note
Feb 18 2012	Feb 26 2012	9 Days	$4,750	$3,450	Fully Booked
Feb 16 2013	Feb 24 2013	9 Days	$4,750	$3,450

Includes BMW G650GS (Single cylinder)
     Additional charge of $250 for a BMW F650GS (2-cylinder)
     Additional charge of $475 for a BMW F800GS
     Additional charge of $625 for a BMW R1200GS
     Additional charge of $775 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure
     Single room supplement - $750
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Meals: All breakfasts and dinners

Ride Profile: Total mileage: 1600 – 1800 km, mostly good paved roads, some gravel (~200 km). Some narrow mountain roads.

Motorcycles Available:

Model		Specifications
BMW G650GS (Single Cylinder)		Seat Height: 780 mm Seat Height: 30.7 inches Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lb Fuel Capacity: 17.3 Liters / 4.6 Gallons Displacement: 652 cc Damage Deposit: $3,000
BMW F650GS (2 Cylinder)		Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons Displacement: 798 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW F800 GS		Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons Displacement: 798 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW R1200 GS		Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons Displacement: 1170 cc Damage Deposit: $2,500
BMW R1200 GS Adventure		Seat Height: 915 mm / 895 mm Seat Height: 36.02 inches / 35.24 inches Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lb Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 8.7 Gallons Displacement: 1170 cc Damage Deposit: $5,000

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