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Chile - The highlights of the Carretera Austral 13 Days

13 days
From Puerto Varas to Balmaceda
4.0
26 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Puerto Varas

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Puerto Varas to Hornopirén

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing Reloncaví Fjord to Caleta Puelche
    • Cycling through Hualaihuée rural area
    Landmarks
    Reloncaví Fjord
    Carretera Austral
  3. Day 3

    Hornopirén to Chaitén

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride through Bimodal Route fjords (3.5 hours)
    • Hiking trail among old alerce trees, Douglas Tompkins Pumulín National Park
    • Cycling through evergreen forest landscape
    Landmarks
    Douglas Tompkins Pumulín National Park
    Corcovado volcano
    Chaitén volcano
  4. Day 4

    Chaitén to Lago Yelcho

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through El Amarillo sector, Pumulín Park
    • Cycling along Lake Yelcho shores
    Landmarks
    Yelcho suspension bridge
    Yelcho glacier
    Lake Yelcho
  5. Day 5

    Lago Yelcho to La Junta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through native forests with glacier views
    • Cycling past Villa Santa Lucía landscape
    • Picnic in Villa Vanguardia
    Landmarks
    Yelcho glacier
    Villa Santa Lucía
    Frío River
    Palena River
  6. Day 6

    La Junta to Puyuhuapi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling along Risopatrón River and lake
    • Puyuhuapi Lodge thermal springs access
    Landmarks
    Queulat National Park
    Risopatrón River
    Risopatrón Lake
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  7. Day 7

    Puyuhuapi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Queulat National Park exploration
    • Hanging glacier hiking trail (2.5 km)
    • Viewpoint access in Queulat National Park
    • Fjord boat crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to hanging glacier
    • Tempano Lagoon drive
    Landmarks
    Queulat National Park
    Hanging glacier, Queulat National Park
    Tempano Lagoon
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Puyuhuapi to Villa Amengual

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling Queulat slope with 33 bends
    • Cycling through evergreen forest landscape with glacier and fjord views
    Landmarks
    Queulat Pass
    Cisnes River
  9. Day 9

    Villa Amengual to Villa Mañihuales / Puerto Aysén

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through Las Torres Nature Reserve
    • Cycling through Patagonian steppe transition landscape
    Landmarks
    Las Torres Nature Reserve
    Esponja lagoon
    Colmillo mountain
  10. Day 10

    Puerto Aysén to Coyhaique

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • River crossing by raft
    • Cycling through back road surrounded by nature
    • Cycling past mountain lakes
  11. Day 11

    Coyhaique to Villa Cerro Castillo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling along paved Southern Way
    • Cycling through Patagonian steppe landscape
    • Picnic at Laguna Chiguay
    • Cycling through Cerro Castillo National Park to pass
    • Descent via Devil's Ascent
    Landmarks
    Cerro Castillo National Park
    Cerro Castillo Pass
    Chinese Wall
    Laguna Chiguay
    Ibáñez River
  12. Day 12

    Villa Cerro Castillo to Puerto Tranquilo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Minibus transfer to marble chapels at Lake Chelenko

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak trip to marble chapels at sunrise
    • Boat trip to marble chapels at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Marble Chapels
    Lake Chelenko
    General Carrera Lake
  13. Day 13

    Puerto Tranquilo to Balmaceda

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    General Carrera Lake
    Cerro Castillo National Park

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Tour ID: 334134

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    Chile
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type L.

    Type L
    Chile
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Chile. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with ASI Reisen. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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