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Epic Patagonia Self Drive - Carretera Austral (15 days)

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Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hostal Rio Amazonas)
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  3. Day 2

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hostal Rio Amazonas)

    Included Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Santiago highlights including Forestal and Bustamante parks
    • Visit to Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center (GAM)
    • Visit to La Moneda Presidential Palace
    Landmarks
    Gabriela Mistral Cultural Center
    La Moneda Presidential Palace
    Forestal Park
    Bustamante Park
  4. Day 3

    Santiago to Puerto Varas

    Santiago to Puerto Varas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Kalfu Boutique Hotel | Puerto Varas)
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  5. Day 4

    Puerto Varas

    Puerto Varas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Kalfu Boutique Hotel | Puerto Varas)

    Optional Activities

    • Drive to Frutillar along Llanquihue Lake
    • Visit to Puerto Octay
    • Drive to Osorno Volcano
    • Visit to Petrohue Waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Osorno Volcano
    Petrohue Waterfalls
  6. Day 5

    Puerto Varas to Hornopirén National Park

    Puerto Varas to Hornopirén National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostería Catalina | Hornopiren National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry crossing from Caleta Larena to Caleta Puelche
  7. Day 6

    Hornopirén to Chaitén

    Hornopirén to Chaitén
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mi Casa | Chaiten)

    Included Activities

    • Bimodal Route ferry crossings

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Pumalín National Park
    Landmarks
    Pumalín National Park
  8. Day 7

    Chaitén to Futaleufú

    Chaitén to Futaleufú
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hostería Río Grande | Futaleufu)

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Yelcho Glacier in Corcovado National Park (approximately 2h30 to 3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Corcovado National Park
    Yelcho Glacier
  9. Day 8

    Futaleufú to La Junta

    Futaleufú to La Junta
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alto Melimoyu Hotel & Patagonia | Aysen Region)

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting on the Futaleufú River (approximately 5 hours) - USD 148
  10. Day 9

    La Junta to Coyhaique

    La Junta to Coyhaique
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Reloj Hotel by DOT Boutique | Coyhaique)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak navigation on the Palena River (approximately 4 hours, 15 km descent) - suitable for all levels, includes return transfer and snack
    • Short hike to Laguna Témpano in Queulat National Park
    • Longer hike to view the Hanging Glacier (Ventisquero Colgante) in Queulat National Park
    Landmarks
    Queulat National Park
    Laguna Témpano
    Ventisquero Colgante (Hanging Glacier)
    Palena River
  11. Day 10

    Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo

    Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bacaris | Puerto Rio Tranquilo)

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback ride with Patagonian barbecue at Cerro Castillo (2 hours) - USD 111
    • Laguna Cerro Castillo day hike (5-6 hours, 15 km, climbs approximately 1,100 m)
    Landmarks
    Cerro Castillo National Park
    Twin Lagoons
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  12. Day 11

    Puerto Río Tranquilo

    Puerto Río Tranquilo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bacaris | Puerto Rio Tranquilo)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Laguna San Rafael (approximately 12 hours, departure 7:00 AM) - includes bilingual guides, light breakfast, lunch, hot drinks, whisky with millennial ice, and safety equipment - USD 344
    • Ice trekking on Exploradores Glacier (approximately 10.5 hours, departure 7:00 AM) - 7.5 hour hike through forest, rocks and ice, includes technical equipment, snack and bilingual guide, minimum age 18, high difficulty
    Landmarks
    Laguna San Rafael
    Exploradores Glacier
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  13. Day 12

    Puerto Tranquilo

    Puerto Tranquilo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the lake shore)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Bacaris | Puerto Rio Tranquilo)

    Included Activities

    • Regular boat ride to the Marble Caves (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting on the Baker River (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) - USD 103
    Landmarks
    Marble Caves
    Baker River
    Confluence of the Baker and Neff Rivers
  14. Day 13

    Puerto Tranquilo to Santiago

    Puerto Tranquilo to Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hostal Rio Amazonas)
  15. Day 14

    Santiago

    Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hostal Rio Amazonas)

    Included Activities

    • Concha y Toro Winery Premium Tour - guided visit to private park and vineyards, traditional cellars, wine tasting with souvenir glass

    Optional Activities

    • Wine purchases at the winery gift shop
    Landmarks
    Concha y Toro Winery
  16. Day 15

    Santiago to Home

    Santiago to Home

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