SOUTHERN CARRETERA AUSTRAL SELF DRIVE

The vehicle is received in Balmaceda airport, accordingly with rental conditions of the Car rental company. Accommodation in hotel of your choice in General Carrera lake (250 km. away from Balmaceda)

Suggestions
Puerto Tranquilo: is a traditional southern town (located 182 km. away from Balmaceda)
-Meals in local restaurants or El Puesto Hostel. 
-"Marble Caves Navigation" excursion, where you'll board a vessel to skirt the shores of General Carrera Lake until you arrive at this Nature Sanctuary. Its scenic beauty is characteristic for the erosion of the water on the rocks, which has created very attractive caves. It must be booked with local operators.
-Exploradores Viewpoint Path: Excursion to Exploradores valley, going around the north limit of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field. In this valley you'll be able to see waterfalls and glaciers sliding down the mountains; passing by Bayo lake, you'll start trekking through an interpretative path within the evergreen forest. As you ascend, you'll have a panoramic view of the lake, and then, you'll arrive at la morrena, from where you'll see the impressive Exploradores glacier, the highest of all Patagonia (4058 mt)
It must me booked with El Puesto hostel.

Breakfast. Transport from General Carrera Lake to Tortel. Accommodation in Entre Hielos lodge (200 km)

Suggestions
Cochrane: small town, 116 Km.away from General Carrera Lake
- Meals in local restaurants
- Visit to Tamango National Reserve. Navigation on Tamango river, looking for Huemuls.

Breakfast. Transport from Tortel to General Carrera Lake (5 hour drive)
Accommodation in hotel of your choice in General Carrera Lake.

Suggestions
- Meals in local restaurants or in Entre Hielos lodge
- Visit to De los Muertos Island. Booked with local operators or in Entre Hielos Lodge.
-Visit to Steffen or Montt snowdrifts, with local operators or Entre Hielos lodge.

Breakfast. The vehicle must be handed in at Balmaceda Airport  (5-6 hour drive from General Carrera Lake)