Chile + Patagonia

We really don’t have enough good things to say about our Chile trip. This was our first group tour and we were nervous going into it. Luckily, those nerves quickly dissipated.

Ours was a small group of various levels both fitness and skill level, but this was never an issue. Pancho and Daniel were excellent guides and were able to provide different lines for different skill levels. My boyfriend and I were really pleasantly surprised at how much steep, technical trail was available to us to ride as that’s our preferred riding. This was different terrain than we are used to, so it was great to ride trail that was so unique to us.

The amount of pedaling each day was perfect. It wasn’t so much that we were totally exhausted by the end of the day, but enough to feel like we were getting a work out in every day with some good steep climbs many of the days. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. We really fell in love with this region.

The accommodations were fantastic. We got to stay in some really unique and beautiful spots, some the likes of which I don’t think we’ll ever find again.

The guides and other support crew (Juan and Lionel) were incredibly well organized and always cheerful and helpful and really rounded out already awesome riding to a perfect trip! Maybe the best part for us was that they fed us so well. My boyfriend and I are both vegan and we ate like royalty. Every day was fresh, delicious vegan options (which is not always easy to come by traveling abroad).

Can’t say enough good things about this trip!

Ernesto is a very skilled rider and he is knowledgeable about the geography and natural elements.



The riding is a good mix of terrain and some of the climbs and descents are quite challenging without being overwhelming.



The volcanoes, trails, accommodations, scenery, riding, and leadership from Ernesto and the team make for a great overall trip.

Which much anticipation after a two year Covid delay, our crew just wrapped up our Chile MTB tour with H+I and I have to say, it was worth the wait! Our trip was full of adventure, incredible riding, views that I will remember forever and a cultural experience that helps reset the soul(and unwind the mind).

Riding volcanoes is hard and very technical, so be prepared to be on your toes and come back a stronger rider! The mileage on this trip was a bit lower than we were expecting, but still enough to satisfy and the downhill rides and surrounding views more than made up for it.

I would highly recommend this trip and if you go, you will be supported by fantastic guides! Ernesto is truly a professional and an exceptional rider. Very patient, supportive, friendly and funny. Pancho is one of the most optimistic, friendly, caring and genuine people I've met- and a great guide! Juan is the icing on the cake 🙂 This crew will not disappoint and neither will the accommodations, food and wine.

I've now done two trips with H+I(Chile and Spain) and cannot wait to plan out #3!!

Chile as a destination is very welcoming. From Santiago to Puerto Montt has amazing people that are welcoming.



The tour was organized with great detail, even before you pay, H+I team take the time to speak with you and explain the tour. From there on, they are in touch with you regularly which is amazing customer service.



Ernesto and his team organized the trip really well. They were conscious of the overall skill level of riders and the trails while can be difficult at times, it wasn’t something that a beginner/intermediate rider couldn’t handle. Hotels were nice as was the food everywhere we went.



Great team of riders and truly an experience where you will make friends for life. I would strongly recommend Chile, Ernesto and H+I and look forward to my next trip with them!

Amazing adventure with stunning views, lots of adrenaline shots and surprising rides.



These tracks pushed me technically, which made me gain confidence as the ride progressed. This is a physical demanding trip, so be sure you have the right fitness level. By the end of the ride, I was a much better rider (and a very happy person!).



The only downside was the short-than-expected mileage. This trip would gain a lot with some more XC-style connections between places.



Overall, a must-do experience!

Chile was really fun and completely different terrain from anywhere else I've ridden so far. I'm on a quest to MTB on all 7 continents and this trip made #5!

Ernesto was a great guide, good attitude, and obviously solid rider. My takeaway from this trip was improved riding of drops, by a lot. I was already working on the technique and now I'll go bigger at home. The terrain will keep you own your toes. Crashing on the lava rocks would rip your skin up for certain but the thrill of succeeding in those tight places was great!

Pay attention to the fitness rating... the climbing here was brutal but mileage was shorter than other trips. The views of the volcanos were amazing!

Chile has always been on my bucket list of "must travel to places." So when my friend Catherine called and told me about the H+I opportunity it took me less than 2 seconds to reply with a loud and high-pitched YES YES YEEESSSS! I loved everything about this adventure. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful. The accommodations were fabulous as was the food and wine. But what really took my breath away was the terrain! This riding isn't for the faint of heart. You've got a little bit of everything that Chile can "dish" out - steep drops, lava flows, fun flowing downhill, bike parks, roots, rocks, sand and lots of climbing. For advanced mountain bikers this trip is a dream come true!

Bryn Sisk

Steamboat Springs, CO - USA

This trip was amazing and completely as good as your Yukon tour. Everyone on the tour was lovely and good mt bikers, making everyday a fun adventure.



The scenery was epic and photos don't do it justice. It really needs to be experienced. You can understand why the native people feel such a close connection with their land.

Our guides were great. Ernesto, Pancho and Orlando make a great team and kept everthing running smoothly, really looking after us.

There is nothing Pancho can't do (all offers to entice him away from Chile were refused). Ernesto took us on some awesome and beautiful trails, making us 'earn our descents'. Yes lots of climbing, not my favourite. He reminded me of my coach and his 'the only way to improve your climbing is to climb'. Fortunately the scenery was so awesome it distracts you and photo breaks were mandatory. The trails were challenging and the descents lots of fun. I opted for bike hire and was quite impressed with the GT. Nice little bike that climbed well and easily handled the descents. Not too different from my Scott Spark. Good choice there Ernesto.



Accommodation was very good. Our guides helped with translations and made sure requests were actioned. Huilo Huilo was my favourite, unique and beautiful. Breakfast here was amazing.



The additional activities were interresting and an important part of the whole experience. The hot springs were my favourite, particularly after hike a bike day. That day we really earnt our descents.



I'm a vegetarian and was wondering how that would go. I shouldn't have worried, the food was great. I think I ate better than everyone else. Ernesto and Pancho checked with me on what I could and couldn't eat and then provided me with the yummiest food.



I highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to mt bike in Chile.



Thank you H+I Team for an awesome experience.

It's hard to describe how awesome this tour was. It started with the interaction with H+I. Victoria was excellent in helping us through our research, questions, and booking. What you see through the website is very accurate from the skill levels, trip details, and pack list necessities, through the reviews. Ernesto and Pancho were not only first class guides, they were true ambassadors for their beautiful country. Beyond being consummate professionals they made our experience feel unique. Combined with a great group of people that bonded well, our entire experience was incredible. Finally, the tour route allows you to experience parts of Chile that are simply breathtaking. The logistics and accommodations were well thought out and first class. Special thanks to Orlando our driver who kept us safe and saved us from many kms of ascents. Don't worry, you will still get to experience plenty of up.



Thank you again to the H+I team for everything!

Just returned from Chile + Patagonia trip with Ernesto and his crews. Thank you Catherine, Ernesto, Juan, Peter Juan and everyone involved. Such a professional team. We didn’t tast a bad beer or dodgy red wine in the whole trip. Fabulous accomodations and greater transfers with your excellent drivers. Oh! the mountain biking was pretty good too! I was constantly trying to get the drivers to get further up the volcanos but when they ran out of road we did have to peddle. For those of you strange people that like climbing don’t be concerned, you will get enough. The downhills are fantastic, so diverse and all fun.

Thank you again .

Can’t wait for our next adventure!

MTB in beautiful Chile is a unique experience. Points that stand out include the stunning landscapes, unbelievable variations in riding terrain (from volcanic screed, alpine grasslands, ancient fern/pine forests to dense lush temperate forests) and amazing MTB trails, both in terms of variation and duration.



Food and accommodation was great and the Chileans know how to make their beer and wine!



Ernesto and his team where fabulous and where always ahead of the curve to ensure a seamless experience. MTB in Chile is an experience that will never be forgotten. Highly recommended!

Incredible trip. Spectacular scenery. Top notch guides. Great variety and technically challenging. And total professionalism/attention to detail in terms of organisation. Thanks!

Wow what a trip. stunning scenery and trails that really tested our downhill skills. More volcanoes than you can poke a stick at, tricky loose lava fields then down into thick forests of growth, roots and river crossings. Torres Del Paine was the highlight, riding past herds of guanacos under the towers and glaciers. Ernesto and Pancho were great guides in lakes and volcanoes as was Juan in Patagonia.

Highly recommend this trip.

Total VIP trails. Would not be able to find these trails with any other operator or on your own, I am convinced of it. Honestly feel like I've just ridden some of the best trails of my life!



Thank you so much to everyone! I feel sad it is all over so soon and would love to go back and ride it all over again.

Fantastic trip. Very well organised. Guides were very experienced about the trails and a wiz on the mechanics, helpful in all ways and enjoyable company.



We had amazing weather which totally enhanced the scenery



Terrain was challenging at times on slippery volcanic ash and also some decent pushing of bikes. That said it was still a great experience. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into organising a trip like this

So many things to say about this fantastic country and H+I Adventure...Chile is an amazingly beautiful place, from the ever changing landscape to the oh so lovely people. Ernesto, Pancho and Orlando were absolutely wonderful; knowledgeable, funny and FUN!

Although this ride is only rated intermediate plus, you should be confident and prepared to ride every kind of single track from volcanic rock and ash, to rooty, rocky, steep and twisting single track. There is some good steep climbing too. You should be an accomplished mountain biker bottom line. That said, you will have amazing terrain and views upon views.

I can’t say enough about how great Ernesto and Pancho were as guides. Orlando is a great transport driver and took wonderful care of us. The accommodations are very nice. As for the Patagonia portion, Claire and Pablo were equally as fantastic as guides and the EcoCamp was amazing. The trip has changed now to full on mountain biking all the way through Patagonia so I must go back for an encore! If you have solid riding skills don’t miss this tour. Marvilloso Chile! Thank you H+I for another great adventure!

I'd like to share a few of our stunning, hilarious, unforgettable moments experienced in Chile this November.



We found ourselves searching our way uphill between petrified lava and roots, while watching snow covered volcanos, then crossing a creek of freshly molten water, then joking about likey and unlikely events and experiencing unlikely ones right afterwards, then racing down a lava field, soon following lines among rock formations and soon enjoying a flowy animal path in midst of ancient trees. Ernesto and Pancho love their home country and made us feel the same by taking us by the hand not only for riding but also for showing us nice places for a break or a stay, their favorite local dishes or a little adventure path next to our lodge located at the shore of a lake, sounding like the sea.



Arrived at EcoCamp at Torres del Paine national park, Claire and Pablo introduced us to their way of enjoying the marvellous nature and the vibe of patagonia, hiking or kayaking, always with a mate tea and some calm - magic.



Thanks to the four of you, H+I and our little group for being part of this adventure! I will keep the shared moments in best memory. Ya los extraños!

The tour was fantastic. We loved it. We could tell that there was a lot of love and care that went into the details. We got out of the trip everything plus more than we expected.

We can't wait for another chance to take a trip with H+I. You are a great organization, with the perfect amount of adventure, flexibility, physical challenges, and accomodations. It was perfect!

Rad times with the raddest of people! Had the best time reconnecting with my Tribe family and welcoming some new members. From the anti grip of Santiago to the loam of Chilean Beech forests, the trails where amazing. I still can't quite comprehend that I rode my bike beneath an active volcano. Thanks to DJ Juan, Johno and the rad Chilean support crew for making the experience a truly memorable one. Can't thank you enough. HOLA!!

What to say? I had been hankering for adventure for some time and my imagination had been stoked many years earlier by Bruce Chatwin's 'In Patagonia' so when I learned of this trip it seemed meant to be. I was hugely impressed by the logistical support provided by H+I. It was clear that everything had been tried and tested beforehand. The guides were friendly and helpful, the atmosphere relaxed.



Climbs were challenging but a matter for everyone to ride at their own pace with someone always at the back to ensure no one gets left behind. Descents were wicked and again we were left to go as fast or slow as our skills and nerves allowed. Scenery was amazing and we had regular stops to enjoy it and the food that had been carefully prepared and transported to mountain tops and forest clearings. The trip was a blast, the riding was amazing and the company was great. Chapeau to H+I

This is truly a multisport adventure. It starts with 7 days of incredible mountain biking covering just about every terrain imaginable. The riding is challenging but safe and rewarding. It is an amazing experience to get to 'ski' with your bike down the lava ash slope of a volcano, hustle down the TransAndes Enduro course, cruise over a 250 foot swinging suspension bridge and soak in natural thermal pools after a hard day of riding.



And when you think the riding can't be topped H+I finishes the trip in spectacular Chilean Patagonia where you get to experience the picturesque Torres de Paine National Park. The hiking, while rigorous, is rewarding in every aspect. The views are everything one can imagine and the accomodations at Ecocamp will not dissapoint. Tip; The Yogadome is crazy cool!



The service provided by H+I is first class all the way. They make sure everything is running smoothly from bike maintenance and hotel accomodations, meals, Pisco sours and even take care of your precious bike while you are enjoying the one of a kind excursion to Patagonia. I highly recommend this trip to anyone considering it.

Fantastic trip, expertly organised, and we rode some truly amazing singletrack.
Don’t get me wrong, the climbs in Chile are hard. Much harder than the Nepal trip I did with H+I in 2015, but as Chance says below, the views you are awarded with when you get to the top are truly beautiful. I think we saw seven volcanoes on this trip – including one that was steadily smoking.



But it’s not all about the climbing. Rode enduro tracks, sweet singletrack, loam, roots, lava flows, sand, mud, forest tracks, drops, jumps, the full spectrum of possible trail conditions. And Patagonia really is something else – more amazing scenery – and you even get to live in a hobbit house!



When you arrive and head down to Temuco – check out Beermania. Had a total blast there – some sore heads on the transfer to Pucon the next day 🙂
Fabulous trip, definitely highly recommended.

I define my own physical and mental Survival as me being pushed to the limit of what I never thought or imagined I could accomplish in this life.
I embarked on my second H+I tour in 6 months this time to the Chilean Volcano and lakes region. Everything was handled seamlessly by the H+I staff from the pickup on day one to the accomadations and meals provided. Bikes were built and the guides were very knowledeable and friendly.



I looked high above my current location on the steep climb and thought I was physically and mentally defeated but at that very moment our second guide came up to me and said he would match each and every pedal stroke with me until we arrived to the top and that we start each ride as a team and group and we Finish each ride in the same manner. I will never forget what the feeling is like when your on your bike at the top of the world with the most magnificent and peaceful view you could ever imagine and you yourself supplied the power to overcome your own personel beetle with survival.



Thank you once again H+I for teaching me more about myself and also the world we live in and never stop believing, living or dreaming. Stop making excuses and go and attack the world on your terms from atop your bicycle and you will never regret the feeling.

The behind the scenes research that went into organizing this tour was evident with approaches taken to access the rides and the comfortable accommodations. This trip would have been next to impossible for us to organize on our own.

The local guides were very knowledgable and accommodating too. Ernesto, our Chilean guide, is an expert mountain biker, but also passionate about the flora and fauna in the Chilean countryside. He took the time to explain the significance of the Araucaria trees and even showed off a "baby" Goliath bird eater spider on his arm...creepy but cool!

We also spent an evening experiencing an traditional Mapuche meal and welcoming ceremony. With elements of adventure, ecotourism and cultural tourism, I thought H+I delivered an exceptional experience.

There was a lot up uphill climbs on roads, but you were rewarded with incredible downhill, single track descents, satisfying the adventure part of the experience. Well done!

After pedaling across a lava field and some dandy single track, our guide Ernesto asks “how about a little extension to give us some more trail?” - and off we tumble into a twisty rooty wonderland over rickety bridges and around flow-rific switchbacks through a forest of araucaria trees that hasn’t changed since the dinosaurs. And that is just day-1!



There isn’t a down day in the itinerary. Other highlights include the two-hour downhill on day-5 at Huilo-Huilo (after lunch at a high pass with volcanos at every corner of the compass rose) and paddling among the ice at Lago Grey & Grey Glacier with Torres del Paine and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field looming above. Last but not least, never would have expected to stumble across such a tasty local brewery as Cerveceria Artesanal Petermann.



The secret of MTB in Chile is out. Do it!

Wow, just wow. What can I say...

Volcanos - check


Llamas - check


Condors - check


Pumas - check


Torres del Paine - check


Calving Glaciers - check


Patagonian Supermoon - check


and that's just the condensed list! Not to mention slaying awesome Chilean singletrack through lava fields, bamboo forests, down ash covered volcanos and everything between. Just book it, you couldn't be in better hands than H+I!