Gran Patagonia Self-drive Tour - 19 days
DAY 1: PUERTO MONTT – PETROHUE (90 KM / 56 MI)
Pick up your automobile at the airport or the city rent- a-car office and drive to Petrohue located in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. You will be accompanied by beautiful views of the Llanquihue Lake and volcanoes. Overnight in Petrohué. (D)
DAY 2: VICENTE PEREZ ROSALES NATIONAL PARK
You will have an entire day to explore the park and its hiking trails or enjoy a variety of outdoor activities organized by the hotel such as rafting, kayaking, trekking or fishing (Not included). (B, D)
DAY 3: PETROHUE – HORNOPIREN (200 KM / 124 MI)
Today you will set out to reach the amazing Carretera Austral. Go south along the Reloncaví Fjord, passing the beautiful rivers of Petrohué, Cochamó and Puelo. As you continue along the road the landscape will contrast between forest and sea. (B)
DAY 4: HORNOPIREN – CALETA GONZALO (20 KM / 12 MI + 5 HRS NAVIGATION)
After breakfast you will board a 4 hour ferry that takes you along the Cholgo Channel and the stunning Comau Fjord. After a brief drive of only 10 minutes, you will take a second ferry to Caleta Gonzalo where you will be spending the night. (B)
DAY 5: PUMALIN PARK
Today you will have some spare time to discover the primitive forests of the Pumalín Park; one of Chile’s main ecotourism attractions. We recommend a hike to one of the various viewpoints that boast breathtaking views. (B)
DAY 6: CALETA GONZALO – PUYUHUAPI (245 KM / 152 MI)
After breakfast you will continue south pass Chaitén towards Lake Risopatrón. This is a stunning drive filled with impressive views of rivers, lakes, glaciers and mountains. Overnight in Puyuhuapi. (B)
DAY 7: PUYUHUAPI AND QUEULAT NATIONAL PARK
Today you will visit the quaint village of Puyuhuapi and spend time hiking in the Queulat National Park. The park contains 1,541 km² (595 sq mi: of glacier-capped mountains and virgin evergreen forests. Overnight in Puyuhuapi. (B)
DAY 8: PUYUHUAPI – COYHAIQUE (221 KM / 137 MI)
Today´s trip continues past the Queulat National Park and through the spectacular valleys of the region. Shortly before arriving at the capital of the Aysén region Coyhaique, you will also pass through the Simpson National Reserve. Overnight in Coyhaique. (B)
DAY 9: COYHAIQUE – LAKE GENERAL CARRERA (265 KM / 165 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. Make sure you don’t miss a visit to the Marble Caves just after Puerto Tranquilo. You will spend the night close to the shores of Lake General Carrera. (B)
DAY 10: LAKE GENERAL CARRERA
Take delight in the beautiful landscapes and explore the surroundings of the lake. Overnight on Lake General Carrera. (B)
DAY 11: LAKE GENERAL CARRERA – LAGO POSADAS (212 KM / 132 MI)
After breakfast you will start to drive west. At the crossing with the Ruta 7 you will turn left, heading south along the river Baker towards the direction of Cochrane. After about 40 km you need to turn left towards the Chacabuco Valley; an unknown region with a great diversity of terrain, wildlife and geology. The road has many curves, so drive carefully. (B)
DAY 12: LAGO POSADAS – EL CHALTÉN (530 KM / 330 MI)
Today, you will set out for an especially long trip to El Chaltén along Route 40; the “Patagonian Highway”. El Chaltén is situated at the foot of the Fitz Roy Mountain Range. Overnight at a hostería. (B)
DAY 13: EL CHALTÉN (FITZ ROY)
This will be a relaxing and fun day in El Chaltén. We suggest hiking in the national park and visiting the Southern Ice Field. Another option is to join a boat trip to the Viedma Glacier in the morning. Overnight at a hostería. (B)
DAY 14: EL CHALTEN – EL CALAFATE (240 KM / 194 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 15: EL CALAFATE
Visit the magnificent glacier Perito Moreno, a true natural wonder. Specified trekking routes can be organized.Overnight in El Calafate. (B)
DAY 16: EL CALAFATE – TORRES DEL PAINE (350 KM / 217 MI)
You will drive into Chile via Cerro Castillo through the vast pampa and arrive at one of the most beautiful national parks of the American continent; Torres del Paine. Enjoy the views on your way to your hostería. Overnight in or close to the Torres del Paine National Park. (B)
DAY 17: TORRES DEL PAINE (110 KM / 68 MI)
Visit some of the various sites within the park, navigate to the Grey Glacier in a boat or trek along one of the trails to experience this magnificent landscape close up. Overnight in or close to the National Park Torres del Paine. (B)
DAY 18: TORRES DEL PAINE – PUNTA ARENAS (400 KM / 249 MI)
On this 4 to 6 hour drive to Punta Arenas you can visit the Mylodon Cave where scientists discovered the remains of a gigantic sloth. When arriving Punta Arenas you can explore this historical city on the shores of the Magellan Strait. Overnight in Punta Arenas. (B)
DAY 19: CAR DROP OFF AT PUNTA ARENAS
Your amazing Patagonian adventure ends in Punta Arenas where you will return your car at the airport or the downtown car rental office.
Pick up your automobile at the airport or the city rent- a-car office and drive to Petrohue located in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. You will be accompanied by beautiful views of the Llanquihue Lake and volcanoes. Overnight in Petrohué. (D)
DAY 2: VICENTE PEREZ ROSALES NATIONAL PARK
You will have an entire day to explore the park and its hiking trails or enjoy a variety of outdoor activities organized by the hotel such as rafting, kayaking, trekking or fishing (Not included). (B, D)
DAY 3: PETROHUE – HORNOPIREN (200 KM / 124 MI)
Today you will set out to reach the amazing Carretera Austral. Go south along the Reloncaví Fjord, passing the beautiful rivers of Petrohué, Cochamó and Puelo. As you continue along the road the landscape will contrast between forest and sea. (B)
DAY 4: HORNOPIREN – CALETA GONZALO (20 KM / 12 MI + 5 HRS NAVIGATION)
After breakfast you will board a 4 hour ferry that takes you along the Cholgo Channel and the stunning Comau Fjord. After a brief drive of only 10 minutes, you will take a second ferry to Caleta Gonzalo where you will be spending the night. (B)
DAY 5: PUMALIN PARK
Today you will have some spare time to discover the primitive forests of the Pumalín Park; one of Chile’s main ecotourism attractions. We recommend a hike to one of the various viewpoints that boast breathtaking views. (B)
DAY 6: CALETA GONZALO – PUYUHUAPI (245 KM / 152 MI)
After breakfast you will continue south pass Chaitén towards Lake Risopatrón. This is a stunning drive filled with impressive views of rivers, lakes, glaciers and mountains. Overnight in Puyuhuapi. (B)
DAY 7: PUYUHUAPI AND QUEULAT NATIONAL PARK
Today you will visit the quaint village of Puyuhuapi and spend time hiking in the Queulat National Park. The park contains 1,541 km² (595 sq mi: of glacier-capped mountains and virgin evergreen forests. Overnight in Puyuhuapi. (B)
DAY 8: PUYUHUAPI – COYHAIQUE (221 KM / 137 MI)
Today´s trip continues past the Queulat National Park and through the spectacular valleys of the region. Shortly before arriving at the capital of the Aysén region Coyhaique, you will also pass through the Simpson National Reserve. Overnight in Coyhaique. (B)
DAY 9: COYHAIQUE – LAKE GENERAL CARRERA (265 KM / 165 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. Make sure you don’t miss a visit to the Marble Caves just after Puerto Tranquilo. You will spend the night close to the shores of Lake General Carrera. (B)
DAY 10: LAKE GENERAL CARRERA
Take delight in the beautiful landscapes and explore the surroundings of the lake. Overnight on Lake General Carrera. (B)
DAY 11: LAKE GENERAL CARRERA – LAGO POSADAS (212 KM / 132 MI)
After breakfast you will start to drive west. At the crossing with the Ruta 7 you will turn left, heading south along the river Baker towards the direction of Cochrane. After about 40 km you need to turn left towards the Chacabuco Valley; an unknown region with a great diversity of terrain, wildlife and geology. The road has many curves, so drive carefully. (B)
DAY 12: LAGO POSADAS – EL CHALTÉN (530 KM / 330 MI)
Today, you will set out for an especially long trip to El Chaltén along Route 40; the “Patagonian Highway”. El Chaltén is situated at the foot of the Fitz Roy Mountain Range. Overnight at a hostería. (B)
DAY 13: EL CHALTÉN (FITZ ROY)
This will be a relaxing and fun day in El Chaltén. We suggest hiking in the national park and visiting the Southern Ice Field. Another option is to join a boat trip to the Viedma Glacier in the morning. Overnight at a hostería. (B)
DAY 14: EL CHALTEN – EL CALAFATE (240 KM / 194 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 15: EL CALAFATE
Visit the magnificent glacier Perito Moreno, a true natural wonder. Specified trekking routes can be organized.Overnight in El Calafate. (B)
DAY 16: EL CALAFATE – TORRES DEL PAINE (350 KM / 217 MI)
You will drive into Chile via Cerro Castillo through the vast pampa and arrive at one of the most beautiful national parks of the American continent; Torres del Paine. Enjoy the views on your way to your hostería. Overnight in or close to the Torres del Paine National Park. (B)
DAY 17: TORRES DEL PAINE (110 KM / 68 MI)
Visit some of the various sites within the park, navigate to the Grey Glacier in a boat or trek along one of the trails to experience this magnificent landscape close up. Overnight in or close to the National Park Torres del Paine. (B)
DAY 18: TORRES DEL PAINE – PUNTA ARENAS (400 KM / 249 MI)
On this 4 to 6 hour drive to Punta Arenas you can visit the Mylodon Cave where scientists discovered the remains of a gigantic sloth. When arriving Punta Arenas you can explore this historical city on the shores of the Magellan Strait. Overnight in Punta Arenas. (B)
DAY 19: CAR DROP OFF AT PUNTA ARENAS
Your amazing Patagonian adventure ends in Punta Arenas where you will return your car at the airport or the downtown car rental office.
prices per person in US$, valid till April, 2023:
Car type |
1 person |
2 person |
3 person |
4 person |
sgl supp. |
Mitta G2- Toyota 4 runner or Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 (SUV) |
$9044 |
$5636 |
$4501 |
$3934 |
$1756 |
Mitta I3 - Toyota Hi Lux or Mitsubishi L200 or Nissan NP300 or similar (4 x 2 truck) standard |
$7972 |
$5101 |
$4145 |
$3666 |
$1756 |
Mitta F2 - Nissan X-trail Sense (4 x 4) standard or similar |
$8342 |
$5287 |
$4269 |
$3757 |
$1756 |
prices per person in US$, valid Oct. 15, 2023 - April 30, 2024
car type |
1 person |
2 people |
3 people |
4 people |
sgl supp |
Mitta G2 Toyota 4 runner or Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 (SUV) |
$9766 |
$6087 |
$4861 |
$4249 |
$1896 |
Mitta I3 - Toyota Hi Lux or Mitsubishi L200 or Nissan NP300 or similar (4 x 2 truck) standard |
$8610 |
$5509 |
$4476 |
$3959 |
$1896 |
Mitta F2 - Nissan X-trail Sense 4 x 4) standard or similar |
$9010 |
$5710 |
$4610 |
$4059 |
$1896 |
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Notes: Based On Half Twin. The single supplement also applies for 1 person.
Hotels we use in this program: Hotel Petrohue (Superior Room), Hosteria Catalina (Standard Room), Hosteria Caleta Gonzalo (Cabin), Hosteria Alemana (Standard Room), Hotel Belisario Jara (Standard Room), Mirador de Guadal (Standard Cabin), Hostería La Posada del Posadas (Standard cabin), Hotel Lunajuim (Standard Room), Hotel Sierra Nevada (Standard Room), Hotel del Paine (Standard Room) and Cabo de Hornos (Standard Room). Program includes: - 18 nights including breakfast (and dinner at hotel Petrohue). - 19 days car rental (Hertz category G or J ) including unlimited free mileage. - Local tax. - Full CDW coverage with deductible (for details see rental contract). - Drop off costs. - International permission to cross into Argentina with vehicle. - Roadmap and descriptions. Why not add time to see the penguins at Magdalena Island? |
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