One of the most prestigious “new world” wine producing regions, Chile’s central valley has produced award winning wines in recent years. Enjoy a bicycle tour of the Chilean wine country, pedaling through vineyards of the Central Valley, then turning south and bicycling along the stunning beaches of the scenic Pacific Coast. We stay in historic colonial cities such as Santa Cruz and Constitucion and visit secluded villages and beach resorts. This is an excellent trip for both wine and food lover – and photographer!
Highlights
Historic Vineyards of Chile’s central valley
Colonial Chilean Cities such as Santa Cruz
Fabulous cycling along valleys and coastal roads
Three wine tastings and winery visits
Unique Aspects
No other bicycle tour allows you to explore Chile’s central valley and its famous wine region as this trip does. After our bicycle ride through the vineyards we head towards the Pacific coast. Far from the touristy towns further north, we’ll explore smaller towns that have historical importance and a local ambiance.
Best Time to Go
Best Time to Go: April – June, September, October
Accomodations
Three and four star unique hotels, country estates, and other centrally located hotels.
Duration
11 days. For a shorter tour – 8 days with similar itinerary.
Sustainable Elements
Pedal power is the main means of travel for our customers and guides, saving on gas and emissions
Local guides travel with you to interpret local culture
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Europeans, especially Germans, Dutch, Scandinavians and the British tend to think of the Canary Islands as a winter sun resort. Of these, the British are probably the most likely to holiday in the Canaries during the summer.
In actual fact it makes little difference when you visit from the point of view of what weather to expect. The islands experience a fairly constant springtime climate all the year round. However, my Canary Island travel tip is to always bear in mind that all of the islands are cloudier and wetter on their north coasts or in their more northerly regions. This is where the moisture bearing trade winds make their initial contact with a land mass as they blow across the Atlantic ocean, often quite forcibly.
The best guarantee of constant sunshine and warm, dry weather is found on the south coasts of every island where even mid winter days provide plenty of sunbathing and swimming opportunities. It is also important to realise that fairly strong winds are prevalent all the year round, making what would otherwise be a sizzling African sun feel much less intense than otherwise would be the case.
One November in Gran Canaria, I experienced a dramatic variation of weather conditions. The Yahoo weather forecast predicted heavy showers, thunderstorms and lower than average temperatures for the following five days period. Official weather forecasts for Gran Canaria are based on Las Palmas, the island’s capital which right on the northern tip of the island.… Read the rest
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