13 Day itinerary in Chile, South America
Patagonia - Carretera Austral Mototrip
The Route 7, known in Chile as our Carretera Austral, is the road that runs through Chilean Patagonia. It's one of the most important routes for motorcycle travelers in South America and, most likely, in the world. Due to climatic and geographical conditions, it still has unpaved sections in its mor... Read More
By Andrés
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish, German
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Puerto Varas
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Several ferrys are needed, so you´ll have to navigate
Visit to the Marble Chappels, beautiful islands in General Carrera lake with uncommun shapes
Awesome landscapes with lakes, volcanoes, glaciers
Visit to Tortel, recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of the best tourist towns
Several ferrys are needed, so you´ll have to navigate
Visit to the Marble Chappels, beautiful islands in General Carrera lake with uncommun shapes
Awesome landscapes with lakes, volcanoes, glaciers
Visit to Tortel, recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of the best tourist towns
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arriving Day
Arrival at El Tepual airport in Puerto Montt (PMC) and transfer to our hostel Patagonia Norte in Puerto Varas. Once the group is together, we will have a meeting to review the details of the route, order the luggage and coordinate the protocols of the group.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Puerto Varas - Chaitén
Quiet drive from Puerto Varas to the beginning of the Carretera Austral.We will make sections by ferry with a beautiful navigation through the southern fjords, then we will head south on Route 7 towards Chaitén.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 3
Chaitén - Futaleufú
We leave Route 7 in an easterly direction to reach the town of Futaleufú, but before we will skirt Lake Yelcho. We will go through places where you can have impressive views of the lakes next to the mountains.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 4
Free day in Futaleufú
Free day in Futaleufú where they will be able to have the motorcycles to tour the attractions of the area, go rafting or practice fly fishing.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Futaleufú - Coyhaique
We will return to Route 7 heading south to reach the city of Coyhaique.On the way we will border the Queulat National Park, we´ll pass by the towns ofLa Junta and Puyuhuapi an other Nature Reserves.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 6
Coyhaique - Río Tranquilo
We continue south to reach Puerto Río Tranquilo, from where we will sailto visit the Marble Chapels, a group of islands with beautiful shapes and colors. During the rest of the day, it´s possible to go to the snowdrifts of Grosse or Exploradores or go trekking.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 7
Río Tranquilo - Villa O´Higgins
Day in which we will travel the last section of the Carretera Austral untilwe reach Villa O'Higgins, on the border with Argentina. The route is surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 8
Free day Villa O´Higgins
Free day in Villa O'Higgins that can be used to visit the different lakes, glaciers or do other outdoor activities in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9
Villa O´Higgins - Cochrane
From Villa O'Higgins we begin to return to the north to reach Cochrane, on the shores of the lake of the same name, but not before visiting the picturesque town of Tortel, a small cove that must be visited by its pedestrian walkways.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 10
Cochrane - Chile Chico
From the town of Cochrane we head north for a few kilometers and we leave the route again in an easterly direction, bordering the General Carrera Lake to reach Chile Chico.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 11
Chile Chico - Coyhaique
From Chile Chico we take a ferry again to cross the General Carrera Lake and return to the city of Coyhaique in a magical mountain landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 12
Coyhaique - Chaitén
From Coyhaique to Chaitén along Route 7 to the north.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Day 13
Arrival in Puerto Varas
Last day of the Route, from the town of Chaitén to Puerto Varas where themotorcycles will be delivered and we will spend the last night.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
What’s Included
Meals
- Dinner (3)
- Breakfast (12)
- Lunch (10)
- Snacks (10)
Transport
- Shuttle from and to El Tepual airport (PMC).
- All transports will be done in our dual sport motorcycles and support truck
Activities
- Marble Chappels
Extras
- Medical insurance, mechanical support.
Not Included
- Not listed activities, air tickets, gasoline, tips
About Andrés
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Meet local people
Rural home stays
Nature & Wildlife
While traveling in another country, on the fourth day at the beach, I felt that I needed a motorcycle to get lost and get to know its landscapes and culture in that way. After that experience, I knew I had to found a mototour agency in Chile.
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