Itinerary
- Day 1
Puerto Montt to Petrohué
You'll pick up your rental car at Puerto Montt airport and head towards Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The drive gives you nice views of Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes surrounding it. By evening, you'll settle in at Petrohué Lodge, which sits at the base of Osorno volcano.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park Lake Llanquihue Osorno Volcano 
- Day 2
Petrohué
This day is yours to spend however you like in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. The hotel offers optional activities if you're interested, so you could try rafting, kayaking, or fishing on the lake. Hiking is another option if that appeals to you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Fishing on the lake
- Hiking in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Landmarks Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park - Day 3
Petrohué to Hornopirén
Head south on the Carretera Austral, driving past the Reloncaví Fjord and through river valleys and forests. You'll pass by the Petrhué, Cochamó, and Puelo rivers along the way before arriving in Hornopirén by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Reloncaví Fjord - Day 4
Hornopirén to Caleta Gonzalo
In the morning, board a ferry through the Cholgo Canal and the Comau Fjord to reach Leptepu. After a short 10-minute drive, you'll take another ferry to Caleta Gonzalo. The total time on the water is about 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Cholgo Canal Comau Fjord - Day 5
Caleta Gonzalo
You have the day open to explore Pumalín National Park, which has pristine forests and is one of Chile's main spots for nature tourism. Walk to various viewpoints and take in the landscape around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking to viewpoints in Pumalín National Park
Landmarks Pumalín National Park - Day 6
Caleta Gonzalo to Puyuhuapi
After breakfast, drive south past Chaitén towards Lago Risopátrón. You'll see a nice mix of lakes, rivers, glaciers, and mountains as you travel. Arrive in Puyuhuapi by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Lago Risopátrón - Day 7
Puyuhuapi
Spend time in Puyuhuapi, a small town founded in 1935 where you can still see evidence of German settlement. Then check out Queulat National Park, which covers about 1,540 square kilometers and has snow-capped mountains and evergreen forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour of Puyuhuapi town
- Explore Queulat National Park
Landmarks Queulat National Park - Day 8
Puyuhuapi to Coyhaique
Leave Queulat National Park and drive through the Simpson National Reserve, passing through spectacular valleys. Continue towards Coyhaique, which is the regional capital of Aysén.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Simpson National Reserve 
- Day 9
Coyhaique to Lago General Carrera
Start early for a long day driving the Carretera Austral with several stops at viewpoints along the way. Make sure to visit the marble caves at Puerto Río Tranquilo, which are worth the detour. You'll arrive at Lago General Carrera in the afternoon or evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit the marble caves at Puerto Río Tranquilo
Landmarks Lago General Carrera Puerto Río Tranquilo Marble Caves - Day 10
Lago General Carrera
Take time to explore the landscape around Chile's largest lake. The lake goes by different names depending on which side of the border you're on: Lago General Carrera in Chile and Lago Argentino in Argentina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lago General Carrera surroundings
Landmarks Lago General Carrera - Day 11
Lago General Carrera to Lago Posadas
You'll cross into Argentina today and head west. The drive takes you along the Baker River through the Chacabuco Valley, which isn't well-known but has diverse plant and animal life. Watch for guanacos and flamingos as you travel, and end the day near Lago Posadas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lago Posadas Baker River Chacabuco Valley - Day 12
Lago Posadas to El Chaltén
It's a long drive along Ruta 40, famous as the main road through Patagonia. This route takes you to El Chaltén, which sits at the foot of the Fitz Roy mountain range.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Fitz Roy Mountain Range 
- Day 13
El Chaltén
Spend the day exploring El Chaltén and the area around it at your own pace. You can hike in the national park, check out the southernmost ice fields, or take a morning boat to the Viedma Glacier if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking in El Chaltén National Park
- Visit southernmost ice fields
- Boat trip to Viedma Glacier
Landmarks Viedma Glacier Fitz Roy Mountain Range - Day 14
El Chaltén to El Calafate
Drive along the shores of Lago Viedma to reach Lago Argentino and its glacier. After that, continue to El Calafate.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Lago Viedma Lago Argentino 
- Day 15
El Calafate
Visit Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world's great natural wonders. Watch large chunks of ice break off the glacier wall and crash into the lake, then float away as ice floes. The sound is quite loud when pieces fall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
Landmarks Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 16
El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park
Leave Argentina and cross back into Chile today. You'll pass Cerro Castillo and drive across vast plains to reach Torres del Paine, one of South America's most beautiful national parks. The drive offers great views along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Cerro Castillo 
- Day 17
Torres del Paine National Park
Explore the unique landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park. Keep an eye out for guanacos, condors, and pumas as you hike around the area. Consider walking to Lago Grey if you want to see its glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit Lago Grey glacier
Landmarks Torres del Paine National Park Lago Grey - Day 18
Torres del Paine National Park to Punta Arenas
Drive to Punta Arenas and stop at Milodón Cave on the way. The cave is known for the discovery of prehistoric sloth remains. Once you arrive in Punta Arenas, walk around the historic town, which sits on the banks of the Strait of Magellan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Milodón Cave
Landmarks Milodón Cave Strait of Magellan - Day 19
Punta Arenas
Return your rental car at Punta Arenas airport. The tour comes to an end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
