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Carretera Austral South – Deep Chilean Patagonia

5 days y 4nights

The Carretera Austral is one of the most spectacular scenic routes in the world involving lakes and rivers, glaciers and fjords, mountains, volcanoes and hot springs. This tour combines history, virgin landscapes, a little rafting adventure, relax in the hot springs, glaciers and the spectaculars capillas de mármol (Marble Chapels).

Day 1: Arrival in Balmaceda - General Carrera Lake. Marble Chapels

Today we will travel southward in  Carretera Austral  crossing Cerro Castillo National Park.  We will arrive at Puerto Tranquilo and sail to  Capillas de Mármol Nature Sanctuary (Marble Chapels),  a place of amazing beauty where the waves of the lake have eroded and polished the limestone. After an hour and a half sailing, we will border the General Carrera Lake to the Puerto Bertrand.

Day 2: Puerto Bertrand - Patagonia National Park, Tamango area - Villa O´Higgins

Today we take  Carretera Austral  again until we reach the confluence of the Baker and Nef rivers, an impressive postcard. Later, we will visit the Patagonia Park and sail on the Cochrane River and we will do a small trek to see huemules. We continue our journey to Puerto Yungay and we will sail from Mitchell Fjord to Bravo River. Finally we will travel the last kilometers to reach Villa O´Higgins.

Day 3: Full Day Trekking Submarino Hill

We will take a short walk through an Andean Patagonian forest. We will see the Submarino Lake and Glacier of the same name. At the top, we will admire O’Higgins Lake and the summits of the  Southern Patagonian Ice Field  and Fitz Roy mount being able to spot several glaciers. On the way we will enjoy our Box lunch.
 
NOTE: If you do not want to take the trekking, you can choose for the full day sailing O´Higgins Glacier with box lunch.

Day 4: Rafting on Baker River - Puerto Guadal

We will head northward on  Carretera Austral.  Along the way, we will stop for an incredible 2-hour rafting on the Baker River. Then, we will continue to Puerto Guadal. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Puerto Guadal – Balmaceda Airport

On the way to the airport, we will have lunch in the Villa Cerro Castillo sector.

Price includes

  • 1 night in Puerto Bertrand.
  • 2 nights in Villa O´Higgins.
  • 1 night in Puerto Guadal.
  • Visit to Patagonia Park and Sailing.
  • Full Day trekking in Villa O´Higgins with specialized guide.
  • Rafting on the Baker River.
  • 3 Menu lunches with 1 mineral water or drink (day 2, 4 and 5).
  • 2 box lunch (day 1 and 3).
  • In-destination transfers.

Not Included

  • Domestic airline tickets
  • Extra charges and optional activities or meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities

Notes

- The start of the program is for flights arriving up to 11 am. The end is for flights from 5:30 p.m.

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Santiago de Chile
 

Santiago de Chile is the capital and principal urban area in Chile. There you will find the most important administrative, cultural, commercial, financial and governmental organisms in the country, with the exception of the National Congress which is located in Valparaiso.

Santiago de Chile
 

Santiago de Chile is the capital and principal urban area in Chile. There you will find the most important administrative, cultural, commercial, financial and governmental organisms in the country, with the exception of the National Congress which is located in Valparaiso.

Southern Highway
 

A trip along the Southern Highway (Carretera Austral) gives you the possibility to enjoy amazing landscapes. Rivers, turquoise lakes, glaciers, fjords, mountains with snow-capped peaks and trails allow for a unique experience in an incomparable natural setting.

Southern Highway
 

A trip along the Southern Highway (Carretera Austral) gives you the possibility to enjoy amazing landscapes. Rivers, turquoise lakes, glaciers, fjords, mountains with snow-capped peaks and trails allow for a unique experience in an incomparable natural setting.

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