"Very
few times during my trips have I been able to say that the
day to day experience, going through cities or camping in
the forest, has been both didactical and of personal growth.
I can say that about this trip.
I think, that to be able to provide this to your customers,
you need a well planed logists and wisely selected list
of activities and trips. It is in the guides to get to know
and understand the purpose of each person that comes looking
for something, outside and.... inside himself.
To put it clearly, you have to know to be able to fully
understand the different points of view of each person.
On a bike and in the incredible environment of Patagonia
Argentina, two experts in these matters made a few days
of what could have been, a "ride in the mountains",
an intimate and close contact, wonderfully orchestrated
with the geography and ecology of the region.
I am honestly thankful and already willing to come back!"
Pablo
Pablo Garcia de Paredes, Panamá
MTB, Tailored Made Trips
"
We are a couple of 49, from the City of Buenos Aires. After
some months of hard working, we felt we needed a break.
We decided to take a couple days off to unwind. Manuel,
our 18 year old son, preferred to stay. We insisted he should
join us, a bit because, we didn´t want to leave him
behind and bit because, as time goes by, there are less
opportunities to spend quality time together as a family.
And, oh well, we talked him into it.
That was how we got to this incredible place, Bariloche,
with its landscapes, its mountains, lakes... all the things
we knew so well from previous visits. And that, was one
of the issues, we didn´t want to repeat the regular
tours, were not too interested in doing the traditional
excursions that most agencies offer.
Looking
for a solution to this, I run into Biketrips in Internet,
I showed their website to Gabriel. He was enthusiastic from
the beginning and decided to contact them. We called that
very same day of our arrival. A few hours later Pablo was
in our cabin. We talked about our doubts and fears, since
I didn´t have any previous experience in MTB. He prepared
an excursion to fit our needs. It was exactly what all we
have dreamt of.
He was present in every detail with a smile and made us
feel comfortable and confident. The bikes were first quality
and we could make the best of them. The trails we rode were
easy and safe, with spectacular views and as our prize we
got to a beautiful fall, that we enjoyed while having a
nice tea and pastries Pablo had brought for us.
That same afternoon, we started to plan our next tour. The
pictures we took and the ones Pablo took of the three of
us, are the faithful testimony of the great time we had.
We have no doubts: it was one of our best trips and we want
to repeat the experience. Marta, Gabriel & Manu"
Marta,
Gabriel y Manuel Muñiz
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bicicletas de Montaña, Colonia Suiza y Lago Gutiérrez
"
A couple years ago I started thinking of going to Bariloche
and do some rides on my bike. Everytime I traveled that
way in my car I crossed lots of bikers and I wanted to know
what it was like. I tried to convince a group of friends
to come along but it was not possible. Then a friend of
mine, Merecedes, suggested I should contact Pablo and so
I did. I traveled with the confidence that their e mails
inspired.
As soon as I arrived, that same day we did our first ride.
It really exceded my expectations. Pablo and Vivian´s
care and dedication... they are both spectacular hostesses.
Then all the places Pablo showed me, the trails in the forest,
the single tracks... there are no words to describe it,
you have to experience it ! Today
I see the pictures and I realize it was one of the best
holidays I ever had. I hope and can repeat the experience
next year. Pablo has told me there are still many trails
to ride and I certainly want to ride them!
Oscar
Oscar Linaza
G. Acha La Pampa, Argentina Mountain Bikes
Tailor Made Trips
"Pablo
is an awesome guy! We went down some amazing single track
on Catedral and I had a great time with him. Swimming in
the Gutierrez lake was definatley a highlight for me. We
were the only ones in it and it was such a beautiful place
to be. I have done a lot of mountain biking in USA and the
ride we did was like nothing else. It was challenging and
super rewarding I was so proud of myself when we had finished!
I would recommend to anyone to mountain bike with Pablo
or just hang out with the guy, you will have a great time!"
Brett
Brett Larson Oregon, USA
MTB
Gutierrez Lake
& Cathedral Mt.
"After
a wonderful vacation in Argentina, we are back home in Wyoming.
We floated and fished rivers near San Carlos de Bariloche
and Junin delos Andes. We hiked around Bariloche, toured
vineyards in Mendoza and mt. biked in the mountains west
of Mendoza. After many wonderful days in Argentina, I can
honestly say that the highlight of my vacation was mt. biking
with you in Bariloche. You showed me many beautiful sites,
we road great trails and outstanding single track. I especially
want to thank you for introducing me to your friends and
your lovely wife. It was a great day and I when I think
of Argentina, I will think of our ride in Bariloche.
Thanks " Jeff
Jeff Sweet
Rawlins, Wyoming, USA
MTB - Otto Mt
"Thanks
again for the great mountain bike ride up Cerro Otto. Jessica
and I had a great time. I will definitely refer friends
to you if they are down in the Bariloche area." Lissa
"Lisa
and I had so much fun on our trip up Cerro Otto in Bariloche!
It was the absolute highlight of my Argentina trip! Not
only were you a wonderful tour guide you were an excellent,
encouraging coach to get us up the mountain! Thank you so
much for such a great adventure and for taking the time
for our tour.
If I am ever in Bariloche, I will definitely give you a
call. I have also given your contact information for some
friends of mine that are going to Bariloche soon!
Thank you so much again! Hope you and Vivian are doing well
and have happy holidays."
Jessica
Lissa Giannuzzi
& Jessica Carter
USA
MTB - Otto Mt.
"Pablo
took me and two others on a great mountain biking trek a
few kilometers outside of Bariloche which you would never
find in a guidebook. Their bikes were top quality and even
during the uphill parts of the tour we still had fun thanks
to Pablo's great enthusiasm and energy. We cycled through
dirt, water and snow and stopped in a refuge to have a beautiful
lunch in a log cabin.
I can't recommend booking a trip with Biketrips enough to
anyone thinking of visiting Bariloche. Its a fantastic way
of really seeing some of the most stunning scenery in the
world, and if that doesn't appeal to you then do it just
to have a day out with Pablo"
Des
Des Norris - Ireland
MTB -
Chalhuaco Valley in Spring
"My
girlfriend and I wanted to see the beauty of Bariloche by
bike, and
Pablo exceeded our expectations. I am a serious cyclist
while my girlfriend is a novice. We told Pablo that we needed
a route that could accommodate both of us, and he came up
with the perfect balance.
He was very encouraging to my girlfriend and his cheering
helped her up some of the unavoidable hills. At the same
time, he provided high-quality bikes in good condition,
so that I could have fun speeding ahead.
And, of course, the vistas were beautiful, including an
enchanting waterfall. At one point, Pablo told us to go
ahead of him a bit so we could have the thrill of exploring
on our own. It was a subtle gesture, and a much-appreciated
one.
For first-time visitors to Bariloche who don't speak much
Spanish, it was a pleasure to feel so well taken care of.
Pablo was simply fantastic. And I know he has many many
more routes for all levels of cyclist, and for all time
and terrain preferences.
Finally, the price was competitive and fair. Pablo even
bought us some local candy bars on the ride!
Go see for yourself!"
Robert
Robert Cunningham
San Francisco, USA
MTB
Cascada de los Duendes
(The darfs Waterfall)
"I
have been raving to folks over the last couple of days about
how great of a group we had, and how that made really made
the trip great. . . this was my first biking vacation, and
I can't imagine anyone having done a better job with everything
- the hotels, the meals, the bike routes, etc." Wesley
Wesley King, Tennesee, USA.
Road Bikes
The Fantastic Lake Region
"That
was just the best trip. Great rides, great food, 'bootiful'
scenery, sassy Pablo and Vivianna and the 'bestest' group
and the 'bestest' leaders."
Barbara
Barbara Hulsizer, Massachusetts, USA
Road Bikes
The
Fantastic Lake Region
"Wes
and I cannot even begin to tell you all how much we enjoyed
getting to know you and having the opportunity to explore
part of Argentina with you."
Vivian
Vivian King, Georgia, USA
Road Bikes
Non Cycling Partner
"Having
never signed up for a cycling tour, my expectations were
very low and basic. We would ride our bikes, eat, sleep
and ride our bikes some more. To my sheer amazement, a cycling
tour with Steve (Lehman) is so very much more than simply
riding a bicycle. From the moment we were greeted at the
airport, the continuous flow of thoughtful and well planned
events gracefully unfolded. Each day was a total experience,
guided with a gentile flexibility, a seemingly effortless
orchestration and a relaxed elegance. The unbeatable combination
of breathtaking scenery, challenging world class cycling,
sightseeing, first class accommodations, fine dining and
accouterments and lifelong Friendships are nearly impossible
to surpass. I can say without reservation Steve, your tour
packages are simply amazing and one-of-a-kind, and I consider
myself blessed to have experienced Patagonia with you my
Friend!"
John
John Voitel
Pennsylvania, USA
Road Bikes
The
Fantastic Lake Region Read John Story