Carretera Austral Expedition to Queulat Glacier

From Puerto Montt, Chile to Balmaceda, Chile - 7 days

Welcome to the Carretera Austral, a legendary road of Patagonia in Chile!

Enjoy 7 days of touring this bi-modal route and travel by land and ferry through the Chilean fjords. Discover Coyhaique, Pumalin Park and the Queulat Hanging Glacier, one of Argentina’s most stunning natural areas.
This is a bucket-list tour for any nature enthusiast!

Highlights

  • Hit Carretera Austral from Puerto Montt to Coyhaique through the mountains.
  • Enjoy sailing through the Chilean fjords
  • Tour the stunning Queulat Glacier and discover Pumalin National Park
  • Enjoy kayak and horseback ride tours

Starting at €4,490 / per person

Itinerary

Start: Puerto Montt
Transport to Hornopirén
1
Days 1 - 2

Exploring Hornopirén

Hornopirén, Chile
ABOUT Hornopirén

Day 1Carretera Austral, the adventure begins!
Day 2
Transport to Yelcho
2
Days 2 - 3

Exploring Yelcho

Estación Central, Chile
ABOUT Yelcho

Day 2Lake Yelcho
Day 3
Transport to La Junta
3
Days 3 - 5

Exploring La Junta

La Junta, Chile
ABOUT La Junta

Day 3Pumalin National Park
Day 4Kayak & Hotsprings full-day experience
Day 5
Transport to Coyhaique
4
Days 5 - 7

Exploring Coyhaique

Coyhaique, Chile
ABOUT Coyhaique

Day 5Carretera Austral’s highlight, Queulat Glacier
Day 6Horseback riding in Coyaique
Day 7
Transport to Balmaceda
End: Balmaceda

What's included

  • 1-night accommodation in a Hornopirén.

  • 1-night accommodation in Lake Yelcho.

  • 2-night accommodation in La Junta.

  • 2-night accommodation in Coyhaique.

  •  Light snacks and still mineral water (for refill) available in the vehicle, except from the last 2 days.

  • Daily breakfast.

  • Meals according to the itinerary: boxed lunch on days 4 & 5; lunch on days 3 & 6.

  • Transfers and tours mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Entry tickets to the mentioned National Parks and Reserves.

  • Ferry tickets.

  •  Bilingual local guide/driver (English / Spanish)

What's not included?

  •  National Park Entrance Fees

  •  International or domestic flights

  •  Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quote please follow this link: World Nomads