The Northern Austral Route on a road trip - 13 days
Travel the famous Austral Route at the wheel of a 4x4. It is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Rarely tarred, it is 1200km long and required more than 20 years of work. From Puerto Montt to Villa O'higgins, it crosses the northern Chilean Patagonia.
During your adventure in this region, you will explore the southern northern route, discovering mythical parks and reserves, such as Pumalin and Queulat parks.
You will cross primary forests, you will have the opportunity to observe glaciers, you will follow turquoise rivers, and you will see farms of settlers.
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago - guided visit of the city
Arrival in Santiago
- Reception by your driver at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Meeting with your guide.
- City tour by foot and by public transportation.
Repas inclus: aucun
Night: Santiago | Accomodacion category 4*
Day 2: Santiago - Puerto Montt - Hornopiren by car
Today, departure for the Carretera Austral...
- Transfer to Santiago airport
- Flight for Puerto Montt.
- Pick up your vehicle at the airport of Puerto Montt and departure for Hornopiren.
- Visit to the Allerce Andino Park.
- Ferry crossing.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Hornopiren | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 3: Hornopiren - Chaiten by car
Departure from Hornopiren for an unforgettable fjord crossing by ferry . Observation of the Chaiten volcano.
- 2 Ferry Crossings.
- Discovery of the Pumalin park.
- Ascent of the Chaiten volcano.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Chaiten | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 4: Chaiten - Futaleufu by car
Hike in the Pumalin park and departure to reach Futaleufu.
- Hiking in the Pumalin park.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Futaleufu | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 5: Futaleufu - Puyuhuapi by car
Hike close to Futaleufu and departure for Puyuhuapi.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Puyuhuapi | Accomodacion category 3*
Day 6: Puyuhuapi - Puerto Raul Marin by car
Departure from Puyuhuapi to discover the Queulat park and its suspended glacier. Arrival at the end of the day in Puerto Raul Marin, the oldest city in the region of Aysén.
- Discovery of the park Queulat.
- Observation of the Venstiquero Colgante glacier.
- Arrival in Puerto Raul Marin.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Puerto Raul Marin | Accomodacion category 3*
Day 7: Raul Marin - Quellon by car
Ferry crossing from the inland sea of Chiloé to Quellon in the south of Chiloé.
- 1 Ferry crossing.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Quellon | Accomodacion category
Day 8: Quellon - Detif by car
Discovery of Tantauco Park and ascent north to reach the island of Lemuy.
- 1 Ferry crossing.
- Discovery of 3 churches classified by UNESCO.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Detif | Accomodacion category 4*
Day 9: Detif - Quemchi by car
Departure to reach the city of Quemchi north east of the island of Chiloé.
- Visit of Castro: Palafitos, mirador and classified churches.
- Visit of Dalcahue : listed church, fair, waterfront and restaurants.
- Discovery of the island of Quinchao : tasting of giant oysters and craft fair.
- Discovery of the island Aucar: the island of sailing souls.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Quemchi | Accomodacion category 4*
Day 10: Quemchi - Puerto Varas by car
Last day on the island of Chiloé. Several possibilities:
- Boarding at Chacao to make a stop at Manao or Ancud OR join Puñihuil to observe penguins
- Ferry to Parga
- Arrival in Puerto Varas
- Visit of Frutillar
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Puerto Varas | Accomodacion category 2*
Day 11: Puerto Varas - self drive tour - Petrohue Falls - Osorno Volcano - Santiago
Free day before returning your vehicle to Santiago.
Suggested visit according to your flight: Petrohué falls and Osorno volcano
- Drop off your vehicle at Puerto Montt airport and fly to Santiago
- Arrival in Santiago and transfer to your hotel.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Santiago | Accomodacion category 3*
Day 12: Santiago - Valparaiso/Viña del Mar
Departure for the visit of the legendary port of Valparaiso, located 115km from Santiago.
- Transfer from the hotel
- Visit of Valparaiso by vehicle, on foot and using funiculars.
- Visit the La Sebastiana museum.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Valparaiso | Accomodacion category 3*
Day 13: Valparaiso - Santiago's airport
End of your trip.
- Transfer from your hotel in Valparaiso to the airport for your international flight.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Night: Avion
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Price from
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Included:
✅ Domestic flights
✅ Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
✅ Accommodation with breakfast.
Not included:
❎ International flights
❎ Entrance to parks and museums, except where not possible and which are notified.
❎ Assistance and repatriation.
❎ Meals not mentioned and drinks.
❎ Tips.
❎ Personal expenses.