After much research, I chose a cycle tour company I've never used before, because I liked the timing, route, and excellent office staff who were well-organized and full of information. Fingers are crossed that I chose well, and that the on-the-ground experience will be just as good.
Here's the description of the tour: "Join us on our 10-day Bicycling Patagonia's Lakes District plus the Island of Chiloé from Argentina to Chile. We will cycle across the Continental Divide in the Andes, from Argentina into Chile experiencing the wild expanse of Patagonia's ever-changing landscape of pristine lakes, lush forests, conical volcanoes and snowcapped Andean peaks. Next, we explore Chiloé Island's tranquil fjords, wooden churches, pastoral landscapes and the rugged Pacific coastline. With its rich history and isolated location, Chiloé Island offers a cultural experience that is unique to Chile and the world."Read more

I wonder how many Little Switzerlands there are in the world. Bariloche claims that moniker too. So far I can't say it's as good as the Swiss Alps, but it is very scenic and beautiful. With a few hours of daylight before the 9pm sunset, I explored this town a bit. Just walking from my apartment a few blocks into town, I was struck by the eclectic mix of housing architecture. No two the same, and all sorts of different character. The town has a Swiss Chalet type of feel, but with lots of other styles (old & new) mixed in.Read more