Expedition Rutas Australes - Patagonia Chile - Argentina Traveling to Patagonia is undoubtedly a dream for anyone. Their landscapes are synonymous with adventure and a true exquisiteness to live them in person. During this trip we will visit the main places of interest, from landscapes to cultural ones of Patagonia. We will navigate through its fjords and we will photograph its thousands of corners. We will visit among other things, the Hanging Glacier or the Marble Cathedral in the General Carreras Lake, some unique natural panoramas that this spectacular area of ​​the planet offers us. We will discover its life, its culture and its patagonian gastronomy. We will get to know its touristic áreas but also its more unexplored corners. We will live, during 11 days, all the peculiarities of its Daily life. Very different from other parts of Chile and Argentina. Prepare yourself to feel literally at the end of the world. ¿Are you ready? The route 11 days DAY 10 DAY 2 DAY 6 DAY 8 DAY 4 Puerto Hornopirén Chile Chico Bariloche Puyuhuapi Montt DAY 1 DAY 11 DAY 3 DAY 5 DAY 7 DAY 9 Puerto Back Puyuhuapi Coyhaique Esquel Bariloche Montt home DAY 1 Puerto Montt Arrival to the city of Puerto Montt, Gateway to the Andes and the fjords of Patagonia. We can visit the city during the day and enjoy its cuisine. In the evening, we will have a Welcome Dinner where we will talk about the trip and we will get to know each other. Rest until the next day. DAY 2 Puerto Montt – Hornopirén On the first day, we will combine sailing with a spectacular road trip, full of lush vegetation and imposing mountains all around us. We will leave Puerto Montt and begin our tour of the fabulous austral highway, until we reach Caleta La Arena. Here, we will sail the Reloncaví estuary on a sea route that will offer us a wonderful landscape at the entrance of this Chilean fjord. We will continue to enjoy the landscape until we reach Hornopirén, a small village surrounded by rivers, lakes, mountains and volcanoes. We will have time to visit the town or take a stroll, or just relax and enjoy a termal bath until dinner time. DAY 3 Hornopirén - Puyuhuapi To be able to wake up among mountains is a dream come true. After a good breakfast, we will board the ferry and sail for four hours through the Comau fjord until we reach Caleta Gonzalo, where we will disembark and continue by road towards our destination. On the way, we will enjoy a unique environment of rivers and mountains. A true adventure on wheels. We will visit several viewpoints, that make for beautiful photographic memories. We will visit El Chaitén, a town which still has evident signs of damage caused by the last volcanic eruption of its volcanoe. We will arrive in the afternoon to Puyuhuapi, where we will settle in the hotel. DAY 4 Puyuhuapi – Free day A day to relax and contemplate the surroundings. The idyllic little town of Puyuhuapi offers several possibilities, among them the visit to the Queulat National Park, where we will make a small excursion to the Hanging Glacier. Thanks to some boats, we can reach the skirt of the glacier or hanging glacier, from where we will see the enormous concentration of ice and its waterfalls that slide between the mountain ranges. A day in which we will also have time to enjoy a fantastic hotel and all the luxury services it offers DAY 5 Puyuhuapi – Coyhaique After a good breakfast, we will continue to Coyhaique, the capital of the Aysen Region. On the way, we will visit Puerto Aysén and its surroundings. When we arrive to Coyhaique, we will have time to do other activities such as riding a horse or getting to see up close the condors that inhabit the región. In the afternoon we will settle in the hotel with enough time to visit the city and have dinner. DAY 6 Coyhaique – Chile Chico Good local breakfast to start the trip of the day. We will arrive to Puerto Río Tranquilo and we will get to know first hand, the famous General Carrera Lake. The second largest lake in South America. We will visit, with a motorboat, its spectacular Marble Cathedral, a formation composed of rocks of white and ivory tones. An interesting activity before we continue our road to Chile Chico. We will arrive to the hotel, which is very close to the border with Argentina, to spend the night and cross the next day to the neighboring country. DAY 7 Chile Chico – Esquel This stage of the trip will be the longest, until we reach Esquel. Early in the morning, we will cross the border from Chile to Argentina and travel to Esquel along the famous Ruta 40, escorted by its endless pampas. We will cross the plateau between Perito Moreno and Río Mayo, through the valleys that were the trace of the old tehuelches. We will make stops, at each person’s pleasure, to get to know the zone and to take pictures. We will also make some strategic stops, to get to know the Cueva de las Manos, if time permits it. Afternoon arrival at Esquel, where we will settle in the hotel. Time to rest, visit the town and have dinner. DAY 8 Esquel – Bariloche The well-known city of San Carlos de Bariloche awaits us. It will be an easy riding day. In a few kilometers, we will arrive to this city, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the National Park of the same name. If the plans permits it, we can stop to eat at El Bolsón, a magical town in Patagonia. We will have all afternoon to enjoy, at our leisure, the city and its gastronomy. DAY 9 Bariloche - Free day Bariloche offers a wide range of possibilities to enjoy its surroundings. During this rest day, we thought of mixing gastronomy and trekking. We will visit the Small Circuit, walk to its viewpoints and to finish (if the day allows it) a typical meal, as is the curanto or another local specialty. We will also visit a local brewery. In the afternoon, we will have free time, in case someone wants to purchase something or visit some other place. DAY 10 Bariloche – Puerto Montt We will say goodbye to Argentina and cross the border to Chile. In this day’s journey, we will again cross the Andes, where the beauty of its environment will allow us to fill our cameras with memories. Once on chilean soil, we will visit Puyuhue National Park and its hot springs. We will visit Lake Llanquihue and also visit villages such as Frutillar and Puerto Varas, before reaching Puerto Montt. Farewell dinner and night in the hotel until the next day. The Map Chile Argentina Puerto Montt Bariloche Atlantic Hornopiren Esquel sea Puyuhuapi Pacific Coyhaique ocean Chile Chico What does it include: - Vehicle (Mercedes Vito, Hyundai H1 Travel model). - Guide and driver throughout the whole trip (24-hour availability). - Accommodations in high standard Hotels (double room). - Ferries Carretera Austral. - Daily breakfast. - Daily lunch. - Snacks, fruits and beverages during the day. - Special Welcome and Farewell dinner. - Activities, excursions and entry fee for National Parks. - Gift “Expedition Rutas Australes”. - Personalized photographic dossier. Does not include: - International flight ticket to Puerto Montt. - Personal expenses. - Dinners not stipulated in the previous point. * Individual trip insurance suggested. Inquire us. * Current Passport with validity superior to 6 months to be able to enter Chile and Argentina. Hotels City Hotels (choice according to availability) Puerto Montt “Presidente Suites”, “Versalles Suites”, “Don Luis”, “Manquehue Puerto Montt” Hornopirén “Hostería Antupirén”, “Hotel Oelckers”, “Cabañas Lahuan” Puyuhuapi “Puyuhuapi Lodge”, “El Pangue Lodge”, “Eco Cabañas Wanderlust” Coyhaique “Hotel Diego de Almagro”, “Raices B&B”, “Lodge Cerro Negro” Chile Chico “Hostería de la Patagonia”, “Antigua Patagonia Hostería” Esquel “Hostería El Coiron”, “Hostería Cumbres Blancas”, “Hotel Las Bayas” Bariloche “Hotel Huemul”, “Design Suites Bariloche” Prices Expedition Accommodation Total/Person Double room 2.950 € Rutas Australes – Patagonia (11 days – 10 nights) Single room 2.950 € + 490 € * For couples the double room becomes matrimonial room, without extra cost. * Prices with taxes included. Contact [email protected].