Carretera Austral

Domestic flight from Santiago to Coyhaique (time to be confirmed, flight indicated in option).

Arrival at Coyhaique airport, the capital of the region, where you will meet your driver.
You are now in the region of the "Carretera Austral", surrounded by national parks and reserves, fjords, and mountains. Head south to cross the Cerro Castillo National Reserve. You will come accross the Laguna Verde and Laguna Cofré before arriving at the General Carrera Lake, one of the largest in South America.

Night at El Puesto Hostel ***.
Included : domestic flight, airport tax, guide expenses, entrance fees, local spanish-speaking guide, excursion (private), room & breakfast

In the morning, you will board on a small boat to get to the site of the Marble Chapel, a unique geological formation featuring a group of caverns, tunnels, and pillars created in monoliths of marble and formed by waves over the last 6,000 years or so. You will discover hundreds of different forms, shaped according to the water's inspiration: a ring, a cave, a column, a window... An islet received the title of "cathedral": it rests on marble columns looking very similar to the ones constructed by men. The boat brushes against the smooth and flaking marble and the rough limestone which actually chiseled there some sort of crests. The smooth swirling blues of the cavern walls are a reflectin of the lake's azure waters which change in intensity and hue, depending on water levels and time of year. The spectacle encourages daydreaming but it is time to go back because Bahía Exploradores is waiting for you. You can stop at the guard's hut, and walk for 20-25 min to get to a mirador which offers an exceptional view on Monte San Valentin, the highest mountain in Patagonia (4,058 m). Do not hesitate to contact us for a walk among the glaciers.

Return to Puerto Tranquillo.

Note: it is possible to replace the boat tour by a kayak tour, very easy and absolutely fantastic. Also know that the navigation is subject to change due to weather conditions.

Night at El Puesto Hostel ***.
Included : guide expenses, entrance fees, local spanish-speaking guide, excursion (private), excursion (shared), room & breakfast

This morning, you will head to Puerto Bertrand. For a few kilometres, you will drive along the General Carrera Lake. You will arrive for lunch at Puerto Bertrand, small isolated village next to Bertrand Lake. In the afternoon, you can decide between rafting or fly fishing, as this area is very famous for those sports, especially in the Baker River nearby. This place is a haven of peace, favorable to relaxation.

Night at Green Baker Lodge Hotel ***.
Included : local guide, guide expenses, entrance fees, excursion (private), room & breakfast

You will start in the morning from Puerto Guadal. The road rises above the river, giving a panoramic view over the canyon. Continue along the Baker River, its colours and fast flows, and enter the Patagonia Park in Valle Chacabuco. You will discover this natural park, with landscape changing every 20 kilometers and an important wildlife. You will come across incredible amounts of guanacos and you will be able to photograph flamingos flying over the border. Go back by the same road to enjoy this isolated place once more. Then, follow the road to Puerto Guadal alongside General Carrera Lake. The sunset over the lake and Monte San Valentín as well as the tasting of a pisco sour on the terrace of your lodge will be the cherry on the cake.

Night at El Mirador de Guadal ***.
Included : guide expenses, entrance fees, local spanish-speaking guide, excursion (private), room & breakfast

Experience a day trip aboard the Patagonia Jet, departing from Puerto Guadal.
Navigation on Lake General Carrera to the outlet of the Leones River. You will travel for 40 minutes up to the Leones River and then walk to reach Lake Leones. You will then navigate some more towards the spectacular Leones Glacier, where you can observe three separate branches of the glacier calving into the lake.
You will stop for lunch in front of the glacier before you return at 17:00.

Night at El Mirador de Guadal ***.
Included : english speaking guide, cruise, box lunch, excursion (shared), private transport, boat ticket, local english-speaking guide , room & breakfast

This morning, you will leave Puerto Guadal to get to Chile Chico. You will see the Argentinean side of the lake which over there is called Lake Buenos Aires. You may take your time to drive along the General Carrera Lake. The road is so beautiful that it is likely that you make regular stops. The landscape changes a lot over few kilometers and becomes more deserted. It is possible to visit Cueva de las Manos and to hike among breathtaking landscapes in the sector Piedra Clavada and the Valle Lunar around Chile Chico.

Night at Hosteria de la Patagonia **.
Included : english speaking guide, room & breakfast

You will leave the hotel to cross the beautiful lake on a ferry with your guide (2h) and then you will pick up your vehicle in order to get to Coyhaique for a lunch stop before going to Puerto Aysen.
Departure at 8:00 every day except Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 16:00.

Night at Patagonia Green Hotel **.
Included : room & breakfast

Departure at 8:00.
You will board on a boat towards Laguna San Rafael alongside the austral channels and fjords, and their abundant plants and wildlife. You will enter Laguna San Rafael National Park, one of Chile’s largest national parks, and then finally arrive at the lagoon. If the weather allows it, you can approach the glacier by boat, passing between floating icebergs with wonderful colours and forms while enjoying a good "whisky on the rocks" with thousand-year-old ice cubes.
Scheduled return journey to Puerto Chacabuco at 9 pm.

Night at Patagonia Green Hotel **.
Included : entrance fees, cruise, dinner, brunch, room & breakfast

Return to Coyhaique and transfer to Balmaceda airport (flight time to be confirmed / flight is optional).
Domestic flight from Coyhaique to Santiago (time to be confirmed, flight indicated in option).
Included : english speaking guide, domestic flight, airport tax