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Self-Drive Tours

Northern Chile Highlights (8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: Arica – Azapa Valley (25 km / 16 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or the downtown rental office. El Morro, a steep hill to the south of Arica centre is a great place to visit. The Azapa Valley is a fertile valley where olives, tomatoes, and tropical fruits are grown. It is famous for its archaeological sites that date back to the 10th century AD and for the archaeological and anthropological museum „San Miguel de Azapa“. Overnight in Arica.

Day 2: Putre (3.500 m/11.483 ft above sea level) (148 km/93 mi)
Drive up towards the highland village of Putre, located at an altitude of 3500 m / 11,483 ft. In the afternoon, you will enter the valley of Putre, surrounded by snow-capped volcano peaks. Pre-Hispanic Putre is the capital of the Parinacota Province. Overnight in Putre. (B)

Day 3: Lauca National Park – Arica (225 km / 141 mi)
Discover the captivating beauty of the Lauca National Park with its impressive variety of exotic flora and wildlife such as vicuñas, alpacas, Andean flamingos, as well as other species. In the park you will be able to visit Lake Chungará, the highest lake in the world, and the village of Parinacota
with its beautiful church. In the afternoon you will return to Arica, stopping in the Lluta Valley to admire the geoglyphs on the arid hillside which were made by pre-Columbian inhabitants. Overnight in Arica. (B)

Day 4: Arica – Iquique (318 km / 198 mi)
Drive through the "Pampa", a dry desert at 1.000 – 1.200 m /3,280 – 3,940 ft above sea level. Various deep canyons intersect this high and dry
plain. You will then enter the region around Iquique where the 19th century saltpetre boom left its marks. Overnight in Iquique. (B)

Day 5: Iquique – San Pedro de Atacama (550 km / 342 mi)
For the great part of this long journey, you will be heading south through the Pampa del amarugal before turning east to the famous Atacama Desert. During the whole trip roads will be paved. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. (B)

Day 6: Salar de Atacama and Moon Valley (100 km / 62 mi)
San Pedro de Atacama once was the center of the Atacama civilization; the museum Padre le Paige in the centre of town has a collection of over
380,000 exhibits, including mummies discovered in the area. We recommend visiting the Salar de Atacama, the largest of the Chilean salt lakes in the morning or early afternoon (100 km/62 mi from San Pedro), then drive to the Moon Valley. The scenery of the Moon Valley at sunset is impressive and should not be missed. Overnight in San Pedro. (B)

Day 7: El Tatio and Puritama (4.321 m/14.177 ft above sea level)(94 km / 58 mi)
After an early start (about 04.00 a.m.) you will be able to visit the El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring Andean peaks at an altitude of 4,321 m/14,177 ft above sea level. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam shoot out of various blowholes. After your visit to the geysers, you will drive back to San Pedro; on your way you can visit the Hot Springs of Puritama to relax and warm up in the beautiful thermal baths. Overnight in San
Pedro. (B)

Day 8: San Pedro – Calama / Antofagasta (100 km/ 62 mi to Calama; 320 km/ 199 mi to Antofagasta )
After breakfast, you will return your car either in Calama or Antofagasta airport or city office. (B)

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Hertz: W (Susuki Vitara with hinch or similar) / G (Nissan X Trail or similar / Y (Kia Sorento or similar)

Tour includes: 7 nights including breakfast, 7 days car rental including unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, drop off charge, insurance PAI and SACA, a roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

We strongly recommend that your clients join a guided tour to visit El Tatio Geysers on Day 7, or follow one of several tour vehicles to get to the geysers due to darkness and very complicated road conditions.

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THE ATACAMA DESERT & NORTHERN ARGENTINA (9 days / 8 nights)

Day 1: Calama – San Pedro de Atacama (102 km / 63 mi)
Upon arrival to Calama you will pick up your car to start your journey through the spectacular northern ends of Chile and Argentina. Your first destination will be San Pedro de Atacama. A quaint town which was the centre of a Palaeolithic culture that built impressive rock fortresses on the steep mountains encircling the green valley. It contrasts with the eerily silent landscape of the nearby Moon Valley with its tiny but beautiful
salt ponds and the backdrop of snow-capped volcanoes. It is a unique experience to view the vast plain of salt crusts with its octagonal-shaped crystals and to admire the lagoons reflecting the towering volcanoes of the huge Atacama Salt Lake; a former inland sea formed millions
of years ago and the surrounding landscape. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. (B)

Day 2: San Pedro – Museum – Salt Flats – Moon valley (100 km / 62 mi)
San Pedro de Atacama once was the centre of the Atacama civilization; the museum Padre le Paige in the centre of town has a collection of over 380,000 exhibits, including mummies discovered in the area. We recommend visiting the Salar de Atacama, the largest of the Chilean salt lakes in the morning or early afternoon (100 km/62 mi from San Pedro, then drive to the Moon Valley. The scenery of the Moon Valley at sunset is impressive and should not be missed. Overnight in San Pedro. (B)

Day 3: El Tatio and Puritama (4.321 m/ 14.177 ft above sea level) (94 km / 58 mi)
After an early start (about 04.00 a.m.) you will be able to visit the El Tatio Geysers, a geothermal field flanked by soaring Andean peaks at an altitude of 4,321 m/14,177 ft above sea level. At dawn, powerful spurts of steam shoot out of various blowholes. After your visit to the geysers, you will drive back to San Pedro; on your way you can visit the Hot Springs of Puritama to relax and warm up in the beautiful thermal baths. (As a suggestion we recommend to take a regular tour to visit el Tatio due to the dangerous road and the early departure that is required to visit them) Overnight in San
Pedro. (B)

Day 4: San Pedro de Atacama – Salta (630 km / 392 mi)
Today you will cross the Chile and Argentina borders through Jama International pass. From there you will head south to the beautiful city of Salta, a colonial city that has kept is essence despite the fact of its 400 years of history. After a long day you spend the night in Salta. (B)

Day 5: Salta – Cafayate (186 km / 116 mi)
This day you will be travelling to the city of Cafayate, but first we recommend visiting the main highlights of Salta like the Cathedral Basílica, the San
Francisco Church, the former Hernández House, now turned into the Museum of the City and the handcrafts market, the first one in the country. Leaving Salta, we can visit the towns of the Valley of Lerma until arriving at Quebrada de las Conchas (the Gorge of the Shells). This magnificent stone wall seems to jealously guard the vineyards of the Valley of Cafayate. The place has a special microclimate for the wine production; given the great thermal amplitude it is not necessary the use of chemical products and a truly organic production is obtained. After arrival in Cafayate, you can check in at your hotel and in the afternoon you could visit the ruins of the ancient human settlement of the Quilmes located 40 kms / 25 mi from Cafayate, the most famous archaeological site in the country. Quilmes is an ancient pre-Incan city which was inhabited between centuries IX and XVII. The site, built on a natural amphitheatre, offers an exceptional view of the valley, on the way you could also visit the Amaicha del Valle Museum. Overnight in Cafayate. (B)

Day 6: Cafayate – Cachi (162 km / 100 mi)
You will leave Cafayate along Route 40 to the N following River Calchaqui to the charming town of Cachi crossing mountain landscapes with important archaeological sites and visiting on the way picturesque villages that made their lives from agriculture where you will be able to purchase home made wines or jams among other products. Animana, San Carlos, Angastaco, Molinos and Seclantas are some of the attractive tows. Cachi is considered a gem due to its environment and architecture. You can visit San Jose Church and the Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Cachi. (B)

Day 7: Cachi – Purmamarca (337 km / 209 mi)
Today you will leave Cachi, crossing the Lerma Valley and National Park Los Cardones, on your way to Salta, visiting Cerrillos, Pulares, Escoipe
Gorge, Cuesta del Obispo at 3348m above sea level and Recta de Tin Tin. From Salta you have to take route RN 9 to the north, after 31 kms / 19 mi you will reach the city of San Salvador de Jujuy, leaving this city and after 61 kms / 38 mi the RN 9 meets with RN 52, you have to take RN 52 and only 4 kms / 2,5 mi you will reach the town of Purmamarca. The crafts market in the main square is also a must see. After the checking at your hotel you can visit the amazingly coloured creeks of Tilcara 26 km / 26 mi and Huamachuca (68 km / 42mi Overnight in Purmamarca. (B)

Day 8: Purmamarca – San Pedro de Atacama (450 km / 279 mi)
This morning you will have more time to appreciate the broad variety of colours this town offers and pay a visit to the truly astonishing Cerro de 7 Colores (the 7 Colours Hill). Afterwards you can start picking your way back to San Pedro de Atacama. Overnight in San Pedro de Atacama. (B)

Day 9: San Pedro de Atacama – Calama (102 km / 63 mi)
This morning after breakfast you can drive back to Calama and drop off the vehicle. (B)

Categories:
Hertz: M (Toyota Hilux) / G (Nissan X Trail or similar)

Tour includes: 8 nights including breakfast, 9 days car rental including unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, international permission to cross into Argentina, drop off charge, insurance PAI and SACA, a roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

A 4x4 vehicle is suggested for this itinerary.

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WINE VALLEYS, ANDES & THE PACIFIC (6 days / 5 nights)

Day 1: Santiago – Las Majadas de Colchagua (190 km / 120 mi)
Today you will pick up your car and drive to the renowned Colchagua Valley. By finding Ruta 5 Sur is rather easy. Drive 142 kilometres to San Fernando and then follow the route towards Santa Cruz. Along the road you will be able to see how the thriving wine industry has taken over most of the valley. There at Santa Cruz you will reach your final destination at Viña Bisquertt. There, the old family house has been remodelled to provide excellent accommodations as well as an inviting wine cellar. (B)

Day 2: Viña Bisquertt
This day you can pick your way through some of the many wineries of this always surprising region, while driving you will be able to see Chile’s most traditional Huaso area, with old adobe houses and beautiful corridors. Overnight at Las Majadas de Colchagua. (B)

Day 3: Colchagua – Valparaíso (250 km / 160 mi)
Today you will drive through the I-80-g route to reach your final destination in Valparaíso. This route is a great alternative to Chile’s main highway since it keeps most of the quaint appearance from the old times. Once you make it to Valparaíso you will be able to experience the oldest and most important port of Chile. Valparaiso’s picturesque layout, enhanced by the surrounding hills that seem to dive into the ocean, remind us that this was
once the most important maritime destination of the Pacific coast before the Strait of Panama was opened to navigation in 1914. Overnight in Valparaíso. (B)

Day 4: Drive through the Coast
Today you can drive along the coast and explore some of the most traditional beach town in Chile, including Viña del Mar and Con Con. Maybe you want to explore the nearby old whale processing factory in Quintay or visit the house of Pablo Neruda (Literature Nobel Prize winner) in Isla Negra with its beautiful collections (Closed on Mondays). There are some amazing wineries that specialize in whites in the Casablanca valley. Overnight in Valparaíso. (B)

Day 5: Termas de Jahuel (260 km / 160 mi)
Today you will leave the coast to start climbing up the Andes Mountain Range. You will drive towards the city of San Felipe. Here you will start seeing some of the traditional country side houses that were built in one of Chile’s first developed agricultural areas. Then at 1180 m / 3900 ft and only 14 km / 9 mi Northeast of San Felipe you will find the amazing spa and health service of Termas de Jahuel. Overnight. (B)

Day 6: Santiago (100 km / 62 mi)
Today you will drive back to Santiago to drop off your car and catch your flight back. (B)

Categories:
Hertz: C (Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar / E (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar)

Tour includes: 5 nights including breakfast, 6 days car rental including unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, insurance PAI and SACA, roadmap and descriptions. A roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

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Chilean & Argentinean Lake District (7 days / 6 nights)

Day 1: Temuco – Pucón (112 km / 70 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or city rental office in Temuco. Your destination for today will be the town of Pucón, located beautifully at the foot of the volcano Villarrica. At the eastern end of the Villarrica Lake and surrounded by extensive areas of native forests, this town will be a good base for visits to the nearby national parks, hot springs, waterfalls and lakes. Overnight in or close to Pucón.

Day 2: Pucón
For this day, we recommend a combination of hiking (5-6 hrs.) in the Huerquehue National Park, which will offer you the experience to see the famous
Araucaria trees close-up, with a visit to one of the many relaxing thermal springs. Overnight in or near Pucón. (B)

Day 3: Pucón – San Martín de los Andes (192 km / 120 mi)
For today’s border crossing to Argentina you can choose between two very interesting options: You can cross the Andes by taking the Mamuil
Malal Pass, where the scenery changes surprisingly from farmland to lush vegetation of native coigüe and araucaria forests to the dry Argentinean Pampa. A second option to get to San Martín is across the Huahum Pass. Follow the road south of Pucón to Panguipulli and then board
the small ferry on Lake Piriheuico for a 2 hour crossing of the quiet and peaceful lake. Upon arrival continue your trip to the Argentinean border and nearby San Martín (prior reservations are recommended to guarantee space on the ferry and can be made by phone). Overnight in
San Martin de los Andes. (B)

Day 4: San Martín - Bariloche (169 km / 111 mi)
Explore the 7 beautiful lakes on the route to San Carlos de Bariloche and pass through 2 national parks, first Lanin and then Nahuel Huapi. The (unpaved) Seven Lake Route will take you to the tranquil village Villa Angostura; from there you will drive along Nahuel Huapi Lake to Bariloche. An excellent option to get to Bariloche is to use the highway 23/237 via Junín de los Andes. Here, a stunning and totally different scenery can
be observed, especially passing through „Valle Encantado“, a vast area with rocks in unique shapes formed by erosion. Condors are frequently spotted along this route. Overnight in or close to Bariloche. (B)

Day 5: Bariloche – Puerto Varas (310 km / 194 mi)
Today you will drive back to Chile over the Cardenal Antonio Samoré Pass at an altitude of 1,308 m / 4,291 ft above sea level. Here, you will cross from Nahuel Huapi National Park into the Chilean Puyehue National Park. At the Hotel & Hot Springs Puyehue you can rest, have lunch or enjoy a
soothing bath in the thermal pools. Continue southbound on the Panamerican Highway to Puerto Varas, located on the shores of the enormous
Llanquihue Lake. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 6: Puerto Varas and Surroundings
Puerto Varas is a good starting point for excursions to nearby national parks like Alerce Andino or Vicente Pérez Rosales. Both offer interesting hiking trails. Choose from a wide variety of activities, including the crossing of the Lake Todos los Santos to Peulla in a catamaran. Overnight in Puerto Varas. (B)

Day 7: Puerto Varas – Pto. Montt (20 km / 12 mi)
Return your car at Puerto Montt Airport or the downtown rental office. (B)

Categories:
Hertz: C (Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar) / G (Nissan X Trail or similar)

Tour includes: 6 nights including breakfast, 7 days car rental incl. unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, insurance PAI and SACA, drop off charge, international permission to cross into Argentina, roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

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A 4x4 vehicle is suggested for this itinerary.

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Chilean Lake District (7 days / 6 nights)

Day 1: Temuco – Pucón (112 km / 70 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or city office in Temuco. Your destination for today will be Pucón, nestled at the eastern end of the Lake Villarrica and
surrounded by extensive areas of native forests and impressive mountains. Overnight in or close to Pucón.

Day 2: Pucón
Today you will have time to explore the attractive natural surroundings of Pucón. Hike in the national parks and reserves, see nearby waterfalls and enjoy a relaxing bath in one of the numerous hot springs. Overnight in or close to Pucón. (B)

Day 3: Pucón – Huilo Huilo Reserve (155 km / 91 mi)
Today you will leave the northern part of the Lake District. You will have time to choose one of the several excursions into national parks or to hot springs. In the afternoon you will arrive at the private 60.000 hectare / 148.260 acres reserve of Huilo Huilo. Overnight in Huilo Huilo. (B)

Day 4: Huilo Huilo Reserve
After breakfast you will start to explore some of the many attractions of the reserve; you will be able to walk the trails through the forest and up the Choshuenco Volcano, visit the falls of Huilo Huilo, enjoy a canopy excursion through the native forest or just relax on the beach of Puerto Fuy. Overnight in Huilo Huilo. (B)

Day 5: Huilo Huilo – Petrohué (240 km / 149 mi)
Drive from Huilo Huilo to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the oldest national park in Chile. After entering the park you will arrive at the falls of Petrohué and then reach the emerald Lake Todos los Santos. Overnight in the National Park in hotel Petrohué. (B)

Day 6: Petrohué
The Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park offers several attractive hiking trails, whitewater rafting and canoeing. An excursion to the other side of the
Todos los Santos Lake to Peulla by catamaran is another option. Overnight in Petrohue. (B)

Day 7: Petrohué – Puerto Montt (90 km / 56 mi)
After breakfast you will drive to the airport El Tepual or downtown Puerto Montt to return your vehicle. (B)

Categories:
Hertz: C (Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar) / G (Nissan X Trail or similar)
Europcar: C1 (Peugeot 207 Sedan or similar) / G2 (Toyota 4Runner or similar)

Tour includes: 6 nights including breakfast, 7 days car rental including unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, insurance PAI and SACA, drop off charge, a roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

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A 4x4 vehicle is suggested for this itinerary

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Patagonia Chile (5 days / 4 nights)

Day 1: Punta Arenas (30 km / 19 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or downtown rental office. Punta Arenas is the largest and most important city of Chilean Patagonia. It is located on the western side of the Strait of Magellan and its inhabitants come from a mix of cultural backgrounds; English sheep ranchers as well as Portuguese
sailors settled here. Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Day 2: Punta Arenas – Torres del Paine (410 km / 255 mi)
The long drive to Torres del Paine National Park will take us along many interesting stops on the way, for example the Penguin Colony on the Otway Sound. The main road to Puerto Natales is paved and in good conditions. Torres del Paine National Park will welcome you from far with its gigantic granite towers. Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 3: Torres del Paine
The National Park Torres del Paine is one of the most impressive parks in Chile because of its unique wildlife and dramatic scenery. The park is best known for its steep granite towers (torres), the unique horns (cuernos) and the Big Paine Mountain. The massif is crowned by glaciers and surrounded by cascading rivers and beautiful emerald lakes. The park was designated World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. There are many hiking trails to choose from, to discover this gorgeous park. Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 4: Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales (151 km / 94 mi)
Today you will be able to spend the morning and early afternoon in the national park and explore the places you have not seen yet. Drive back to Puerto Natales in the afternoon; do not forget to visit the Milodón Cave where scientists discovered the remains of a gigantic sloth. Puerto Natales
is a pleasant small town of no more than 16.000 inhabitants; you will not need a lot of time to visit downtown. Overnight in Puerto Natales. (B)

Day 5: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas (250 km / 155 mi)
From Puerto Natales it will take 3 hours to return to Punta Arenas. As mentioned before, you can take advantage of the time and visit sites along the way. Drop off you car at the airport or the downtown rental office. (B)

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Hertz: N (Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar) / K (Mitsubishi L200 Katana or similar) / Y (Kia Sorento or similar)
Europcar: F2 ( Nissan X Trail or similar) / J3 (Nissan Terrano 4x4 or similar) / G2 Toyota 4Runner or similar)

Tour includes: 4 nights including breakfast, 5 days car rental including unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, insurance PAI and SACA, Roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates published above, it has to be paid upon returning the car

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Patagonia Chile & Argentina (7 days / 6 nights)

Day 1 - Punta Arenas (30 km / 19 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or downtown rental office. Punta Arenas is the largest and most important city of Chilean Patagonia. It is located on the western side of the Strait of Magellan and its inhabitants come from a mix of cultural backgrounds; English sheep ranchers as well as Portuguese
sailors settled here. Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Day 2: Punta Arenas – Torres del Paine (410 km / 255 mi)
The long drive to Torres del Paine National Park will take us along many interesting stops on the way, for example the Penguin Colony on the Otway Sound. The main road to Puerto Natales is paved and in good conditions. Torres del Paine National Park will welcome you from far with its gigantic granite towers. Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 3: Torres del Paine
The National Park Torres del Paine is one of the most impressive parks in Chile because of its unique wildlife and dramatic scenery. The park is best known for its steep granite towers (torres), the unique horns (cuernos) and the Big Paine Mountain. The massif is crowned by glaciers and surrounded by cascading rivers and beautiful emerald lakes. The park was designated World Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in 1978. There are
many hiking trails to choose from, to discover this gorgeous park. Overnight in Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 4: Torres del Paine – El Calafate (345 km / 214 mi)
Passing through Cerro Castillo, a village and estancia near the border, you will cross into Argentina. From the border onwards, you will mainly drive through the vast and desolate Argentinean Pampa to El Calafate. You may spot a sheep farm or occasionally encounter wild animals along the way. Your destination El Calafate is located on the shores of Lago Argentino, surrounded by impressive, snowcapped peaks. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 5: Perito Moreno Glacier (177 km / 110 mi)
The Los Glaciares National Park is outstandingly beautiful and you will be able to discover the park, hiking one of the numerous trails. The primary attraction is the Perito Moreno Glacier stretching over 200 km/124 mi with an imposing front wall of 60 m/197 ft height and 4 km/2.5 mi length. Enormous ice chunks occasionally fall off the front wall and crash into the Lake Argentino. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 6: El Calafate – Puerto Natales (360 km / 224 mi)
Start your return trip on the legendary Argentinean Route 40 to Puerto Natales in Chile. After crossing the border, you will be able to visit Puerto Natales or the sites in the region, like the Milodón Cave, where scientists discovered the remains of a gigantic sloth. Overnight in Puerto Natales. (B)

Day 7: Puerto Natales – Punta Arenas (250 km / 155 mi)
From Puerto Natales it will take 3 hours to return to Punta Arenas. Drop off you car at the airport or downtown rental office. (B)

Categories:
Hertz: N (Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar) / K (Mitsubishi L200 Katana or similar) / Y (Kia Sorento or similar)
Europcar: F2 ( Nissan X Trail or similar) / J3 (Nissan Terrano 4x4 or similar) / G2 Toyota 4Runner or similar)

Tour includes: 6 nights incl. breakfast, 7 days car rental incl. unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, insurance PAI and SACA. Roadmap and descriptions. International permission to cross into Argentina with vehicle, roadmap and descriptions. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see above).
Not included: In Chile car rental companies charge an additional airport service fee (Hertz rate: appr. USD 6.00 per day) at the time of vehicle pickup at the airport. This service charge is not included in the rates above, it has to be paid upon returning the car.

A 4x4 vehicle strongly suggested for this itinerary.

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Grand Patagonia (20 days / 19 nights)

Day 1: Puerto Montt – Petrohué (90 km / 56 mi)
Pick up your car at the airport or the city office and then enjoy an attractive and short drive to the Lake Llanquihue, one of the largest lakes in South America. Delight in the beautiful views of the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco during the drive along the shoreline. Petrohué is beautifully located on the shores of Lake Todos Los Santos in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. Overnight in Petrohué. (D)

Day 2: Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
You will have an entire day to explore the park with its attractive hiking trails and large variety of outdoor activities like rafting, kayaking, trekking or fishing. (B,D)

Day 3: Petrohué – Bariloche (410 km / 255 mi)
Enjoy your breakfast and then depart to discover the Argentinean Lake District on the eastern side of the Andes. Passing through the marvelous Puyehue National Park, you will reach the border with Argentina and continue onwards to the city of Bariloche, located on Lake Nahuel Huapi and in a national park of the same name. Overnight in or close to Bariloche. (B)

Day 4: Bariloche – Esquel (183 km / 114 mi)
Continuing your journey to the south, you will pass through the town of El Bolson before reaching the junction with the Ruta 40, where you turn towards Esquel. The founding of the town dates back to the arrival of Welsh immigrants in Chubut in 1865.Overnight in or near Esquel. (B)

Day 5: Esquel – Futaleufú (191 km / 119 mi)
From Esquel you will drive further south, passing through the Los Alerces National Park. Take your time for a short exploration of one of the most beautiful national parks of Argentina. You will cross the border into Chile at Los Cipreses to reach Futaleufú in the afternoon. Overnight in Futaleufú. (B)

Day 6: Futaleufú
Today you will have a day to discover Futaleufú and its surroundings or to participate in optional activities like white-water rafting on the Futaleufú River, considered the best river for rafting in Chile. Overnight in Futaleufú. (B)

Day 7: Futaleufú – El Pangue (180 km/112 mi)
From Futaleufú you will pass the crystal clear Lake Yelcho and descend to the Pacific Ocean. South of La Junta you will enter the Queulat National Park with its dense forests. Spend the night on the border of the park in the cabins of El Pangue. (B)

Day 8: El Pangue and Surroundings
Visit the village of Puyuhuapi with its carpet factory and spend time hiking the Queulat National Park to see the Hanging Glacier. Overnight in El Pangue. (B)

Day 9: El Pangue – Coyhaique (240 km / 149 mi)
For the first miles of today’s trip, the road continues on through the Queulat National Park and then ascends the Cuesta Queulat which offers spectacular views of the forests and the valley. Shortly before arriving at the capital of the Aysén region, Coyhaique, you will pass through the Simpson National Reserve. Overnight in Coyhaique. (B)

Day 10: Coyhaique – Lake General Carrera (265 km / 124 mi)
A beautiful but long drive calls for an early departure. Your trip today will lead you to the immense Lake General Carrera. Stop for magnificent views from the various lookout points along the lengthy and uninhabited stretch of the Carretera Austral. Don’t miss a visit to the Marble Caves close to Puerto Tranquilo; for that ask for a boat ride at the gas station. You will spend the night right on Lake General Carrera. (B)

Day 11: Lake General Carrera
Take delight in the beautiful landscapes and explore the surroundings of the lake. Overnight on Lake General Carrera. (B)

Day 12: Lake General Carrera – Estancia in Argentina (290 km / 180 mi)
After breakfast, you will start to drive east towards the border town Chile Chico. The views of the lake are beautiful but the road has many curves, so drive carefully. Once you have entered Argentina, the landscape changes into the typical pampas that cover almost all of Argentina´s Patagonia. Visit the small town Perito Moreno. From there it will be a short drive south to the Estancia Telken, run by a family of British and Dutch descent. (B)

Day 13: Estancia Telken – El Chaltén (535 km / 335 mi)
Today, you will set out for an especially long trip to El Chaltén, almost all the way on the Route 40, the “Patagonian Highway”. Chaltén is situated at the foot of the Fitz Roy Mountain Range. Overnight at a hostería. (B)

Day 14: Los Glaciares National Park – Fitz Roy
Participate today in one of the hikes that start from El Chaltén to visit the wonderful national park and the Southern Ice Field. You can also join a boat trip to the Viedma Glacier in the morning. Overnight at a hostería. (B)

Day 15: El Chaltén – El Calafate (250 km / 155 mi)
You will drive around Lake Viedma today, to reach another huge glacier lake called Lago Argentino. You will spend the night on the shores of the lake in the village El Calafate. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 16: Los Glaciares National Park – Perito Moreno
Visit the magnificent glacier Perito Moreno, a true natural spectacle; a trek on the ice can be organized. Overnight in El Calafate. (B)

Day 17: El Calafate – Torres del Paine National Park (348 km / 216 mi)
You will drive into Chile via Cerro Castillo through the vast steppe or Pampa and arrive in one of the most beautiful national parks of the American continent – Torres del Paine. Enjoy the view of the Torres on your way to your hostería. Overnight in or close to the Torres del Paine National Park. (B)

Day 18: Torres del Paine National Park
You will start early to make the most of this day. Visit some of the various sites within the park, navigate to the Grey Glacier in a boat or trek on one of the shorter trails to experience this magnificent landscape close-up. Overnight in or close to National Park Torres del Paine. (B)

Day 19: Torres del Paine – Punta Arenas (410 km / 255 mi)
On this approx. 4 to 6 hour drive to Punta Arenas, you can visit the Milodón Cave where scientists discovered the remains of a gigantic sloth. To experience Patagonian wildlife, visit the Penguin Colony at the Otway Sound before arriving in Punta Arenas. Overnight in Punta Arenas. (B)

Day 20: Punta Arenas – Drop off
Your long Patagonian Adventure ends in Punta Arenas, where you will return your car at the airport or the downtown rental office. (B)

Price Per Person in US$

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Europcar: J3 (Nissan Terrano 4x4 or similar) / G2 (Toyota 4Runner or similar)

With Europcar Rent-a-Car: Tour includes: 19 nights incl. breakfast (and dinner at hotel Petrohue), 20 days car rental incl. unlimited free mileage, local tax, full CDW coverage, drop off costs, international permission to cross into Argentina with vehicle, roadmap and descriptions. Non-guided transfer Airport-Europcar city office. Deductible regarding to general conditions (see below).

For 4x4 vehicles only!

CAR RENTAL CONDITIONS: Hertz confirms vehicle categories and not specific models
1) Accidents must be reported to the nearest police station within 24 hours and the nearest Hertz office informed
2) Damage to tires is not covered and will be charged to the client unless it constitutes part of the damage caused by a collision or accident involving a third party.
3) 3 hour grace period in wich to return the vehicle.
INCLUDED IN DAILY RATE:
1) Unlimited free mileage and additional drivers: Observation: One day rental in Punta Arenas includes 300 free km. Each aditional km costs CLP$160 + taxes
2) Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) for material damage without excess except for 4x4 vehicles (excess of 20 UF + VAT (USD 1000) should the vehicle roll over) and all vehicles in Punta Arenas and Coyhaique (excess of 20 UF + VAT (USD 1000) in any event)
3) All categories, wherever rented, are subject to an excess of 30 UF + IVA (USD 1500) in case of theft or misuse of the rented vehicle
4) Clients have the option of obtaining CDW cover for material damage without excess in Punta Arenas in non 4x4 categories apying ana additional cost of CLP 10.472 (USD 20)per day.
5) Vehicle replacement in case of accident, breakdown or repairs for the same vehicle or a similar one.
OPTIONAL SERVICES:
1) Theft of Accesories from the Vehicle Cover (SACA)
2) Personal Accident Cover (PAI)
3) Second spare wheel: USD 10 per day, subject to availability.
4) Accesories: GPS, snow chains, ski rack, car seat for babies (possible to request but availability not garanteed).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1) Rentals picked up and returned in Santiago and Viña del Mar: charge exists for use of electronic toll roads (TAG)
2) For vehicles picked up in Santiago and returned in another city o viceversa, the client will be asked about the number of days they will be in Santiago and charged accordingly.
3) Airport charge exists.
4) Carretera Austral between Puerto Montt and Villa O'higgins: only 4x2 or 4x4 pick up trucks or 4x4 vehicles have CDW cover (with excess of 20 UF + VAT) (aprox. USD 1000)
5) Pick up trucks with container for gas or diesel (20 litres): CDW excess of 20 UF + VAT applies in any event. (aprox. USD 1000).
6) For monthly reservations will be charged only 5 days of TAG (USD50) when the passenger pays directly
7) No charge for return of vehicles at hotels in Santiago
Border crossing to Argentina: Restriction of category “C” or higher at all major borders if prior arrangements are taken. Information required: complete name, nationality, passport number, upon reservation, no later than 14 days prior to rental. The permission allows max. 3 times border crossing.
Multiple border crossing (3x OUT and IN) between Chile and Argentina 1-15 days: USD 145 per vehicle;
Multiple border crossings (3x OUT and IN) between Chile and Argentina 16-30 days: USD 290 per vehicle.
The civil responsibility cover of the C.D.W. covers liability of the insured party Autorentas del Pacífico S.A. (Hertz Chile) for bodily injuries and/or death of third parties (excluding passengers of the rented vehicle) or damage to third party property. The maximum amounts of the cover are the following: Material damage caused to third parties until 500 UF (appr. 20.000 USD) per event and for bodily damage or death, covered up to 10.000 UF (maximum) (aprox. 400.000 USD).
In Argentina: Civil responsibility cover of the C.D.W. covers liability of the insured party Autorentas del Pacífico S.A. (Hertz Chile) for bodily injuries and/or death of third parties (excluding passengers of the rented vehicle) or material damage to third party property. The maximum amounts of the cover, in accordance with Aseguradora Magallanes S.A’s policy n° POL 1 04 089, are the following: material damages until 20.000 USD per third party with a maximum limit of 40.000 per event, and for bodily damage or death, covered up to 40.000 USD per person with a maximum limit of 200.000 USD per event.

Consider: Valid national and international drivers license, valid major credit card (minimum CLP 350.000, approx. USD 700), minimum age 22 years old. Additional driver is free of charge, but has to be registered in rental contract. Rental day = 24 hrs, Pick-up truckscan be available with baggage covers (hard top covers are not available) to protect luggage if you request them upon booking. One-way rentals are only possible within Chilean territory (some exceptions can be arranged/quoted upon request).
OBS: Local taxes (19% VAT)
Rates subject to changes

CLIENTS ARE OBLIGED TO READ THE RENTAL CONTRACT AT PICK UP, BEFORE RECEIVING THE CAR

VERY IMPORTANT:
IF A RENTAL CAR IS REQUESTED AT THE HOTEL OF THE TRAVELLER, CREDIT CARD INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE RENTAL COMPANY BEFORE ARRIVAL. IN CASE OF NOT PROVIDING THAT INFORMATION THE REQUEST WILL BE DENIED.