what level of fitness is required for this. I cycle a lot and hike...but not that keen on real technical riding or very steep ascents and descents.

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4 (Moderate/Challenging). Average daily distance: 32mi (51km). Total distance: Approximately 320mi (516km). Number of cycling days: 10. Vehicle support: 100 percent. Terrain and route: Approximately 67 percent paved, 33 percent unpaved roads. Some large elevation gains; mixed cycling terrain; variable weather conditions and some remote locations.

Would like to consider the biking trip from Altacama to Salta in May 2024. When will the schedule for 2024 be posted. Could you provide the miles biked each day and the elevation of riding for each day of the trip? How many days of actual bike riding? Are dinner meals paid for by the individual?

10 Days of Cycling. Pace: Moderate: 13-16km/8-10miles an hour. Regarding meals: All breakfasts and nine lunches are included, the evening meals are indeed up to the passenger. Chile and Argentina traditionally have a lot of meat dishes in their cuisine however vegetarians can be catered for throughout the trip.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner)
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in San Pedro de Atacama
Day 2
San Pedro to Valley of the Moon
San Pedro to Valley of the Moon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Acclimatisation cycle ride from San Pedro to Valley of the Moon (20mi/33km)
Optional Activities
- Additional cycling towards El Mirador de Ckari near Piedra del Coyote (6mi/10km)
Landmarks
Valley of the Moon
El Mirador de Ckari
Piedra del Coyote
Day 3
San Pedro de Atacama - El Tatio Geysers - San Isidro's Chapel
San Pedro de Atacama - El Tatio Geysers - San Isidro's Chapel
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in the El Tatio Geysers setting)
Included Activities
- Visit El Tatio Geysers with sunrise viewing
- Stop in Machuca village
- Ride to San Isidro's Chapel
Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca
San Isidro's Chapel
Devil's Throat
Day 4
San Pedro de Atacama - Jama Pass - Argentina - Susques
San Pedro de Atacama - Jama Pass - Argentina - Susques
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cross Jama Pass into Argentina
- Stop at Los Flamencos National Reserve lagoons
- Cycle alongside Jama salt flats
Landmarks
Jama Pass
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Jama salt flats
Day 5
Susques - Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca
Susques - Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Cycle towards Salinas Grandes saltpans
- Downhill ride from Abra de Potrerillos to Purmamarca
Optional Activities
- View the Hill of Seven Colours
Landmarks
Salinas Grandes
Abra de Potrerillos
Hill of Seven Colours
Day 6
El Carmen to Salta
El Carmen to Salta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch near La Caldera)
Included Activities
- Cycle through rainforest on paved road from El Carmen towards Salta
Landmarks
El Carmen
La Caldera
Day 7
Salta
Salta
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Bird-watching trip to Finca Cielo Verde
Landmarks
Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
Finca Cielo Verde
Day 8
Salta - Los Cardones National Park - Cachi
Salta - Los Cardones National Park - Cachi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle up Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Hill)
- Cycle through Los Cardones National Park
- Stop at Mirador del Camino del Inca viewpoint
Landmarks
Los Artesanos viewpoint
Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Hill)
Piedra del Molino
Los Ojos del Cóndor
Los Cardones National Park
Mirador del Camino del Inca
Day 9
Cachi - Molinos
Cachi - Molinos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle the RN40 (Artisans' Route)
- Stop at El Colte to see loom weavers
Landmarks
El Colte
RN40
Day 10
Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel to Calchaquí Valley
Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel to Calchaquí Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle to Calchaquí Valley (10.5mi/17km on hard gravel)
- Visit San Carlos village
Landmarks
La Quebrada de las Flechas
Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel
San Carlos
Calchaquí Valley
Day 11
Calchaqu Valley - Quilmes
Calchaqu Valley - Quilmes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle to Quilmes ruins
- Guided tour of Quilmes
Landmarks
Quilmes
Day 12
Cafayate - Conchas River - Salta
Cafayate - Conchas River - Salta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycle along Conchas River valley
Landmarks
Conchas River valley
El Anfiteatro
La Garganta del Diablo
Alemania railway station
Day 13
Salta
Salta
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Salta

Landmarks
Valley of the Moon
El Mirador de Ckari
Piedra del Coyote

Landmarks
El Tatio Geysers
Machuca
San Isidro's Chapel
Devil's Throat

Landmarks
Jama Pass
Los Flamencos National Reserve
Jama salt flats

Landmarks
Salinas Grandes
Abra de Potrerillos
Hill of Seven Colours

Landmarks
El Carmen
La Caldera

Landmarks
Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
Finca Cielo Verde

Landmarks
Los Artesanos viewpoint
Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop's Hill)
Piedra del Molino
Los Ojos del Cóndor
Los Cardones National Park
Mirador del Camino del Inca

Landmarks
El Colte
RN40

Landmarks
La Quebrada de las Flechas
Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel
San Carlos
Calchaquí Valley

Landmarks
Quilmes

Landmarks
Conchas River valley
El Anfiteatro
La Garganta del Diablo
Alemania railway station

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Thomas5.0•February 2026
The itinerary was good, visiting many parts of the country and transportation was timely both the airplane flights...
The itinerary was good, visiting many parts of the country and transportation was timely both the airplane flights and the bus rides. Miguel, our guide, was excellent, very knowledgeable about the country and places we visited. Our one complaint was the communication with TourRadar. A storm was moving in and was set to affect our flight to get out of the USA. We had to move our departure up one day. We needed to add one more night’s stay at our hotel to our trip. Since this had all been planned through TourRadar we contacted them to help us make this adjustment. We messaged them on Friday, January 30, 2026 and didn’t hear back until we had been in Santiago for 3 days. Luckily the hotel we were booked to stay in prior to our tour starting had a room available for the extra night. We were expecting to have a faster reply and assistance than that!Show more
M5.0•December 2025
Excellent itinerary and guide made this a great trip. Fully recommend.
Ralph5.0•November 2024
This expedition was a very very very excellent experience. The crew, staff, and destinations were amazing. We were...
This expedition was a very very very excellent experience. The crew, staff, and destinations were amazing. We were fortunate enough to have better than normal weather. I would definitely do this again with the same crew and staff. They were very knowledgeable and accommodating and had tons of experience. Artie, Nix, Woody, Neil, Sofia, and the rest of the team made this trip a very memorable trip. I also had a booking issue and it was resolved. If you have the time time, do this trip! You wont forget it.Show more

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Asked on June 10th, 2024
what level of fitness is required for this. I cycle a lot and hike...but not that keen on real technical riding or very steep ascents and descents.
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2024
  This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 4 (Moderate/Challenging). Average daily distance: 32mi (51km). Total distance: Approximately 320mi (516km). Number of cycling days: 10. Vehicle support: 100 percent. Terrain and route: Approximately 67 percent paved, 33 percent unpaved roads. Some large elevation gains; mixed cycling terrain; variable weather conditions and some remote locations.
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Can you tell me on the Challenging days, what the terrain is like and the surface please ? I have done a lot of e biking...around New Zealand, but not mountain biking.
- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2024
  The set itinerary is not technical; however, most of this tour is spent at high altitude and sometimes we cycle above 9,845ft (3,000m), where the air is noticeably thinner. Because of this, we recommend you have good fitness levels for this trip.
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Cheryl
Asked on March 30th, 2023
Would like to consider the biking trip from Altacama to Salta in May 2024. When will the schedule for 2024 be posted. Could you provide the miles biked each day and the elevation of riding for each day of the trip? How many days of actual bike riding? Are dinner meals paid for by the individual?
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- Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written April 2023
  10 Days of Cycling. Pace: Moderate: 13-16km/8-10miles an hour. Regarding meals: All breakfasts and nine lunches are included, the evening meals are indeed up to the passenger. Chile and Argentina traditionally have a lot of meat dishes in their cuisine however vegetarians can be catered for throughout the trip.

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