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DESCRIPTION
Take part in this incredible journey through the Carretera Austral, departing from Coyhaique and visiting amazing landscapes like Queulat Hanging Glacier, the marble chapels, and PumalĂn Park.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Queulat National Park, PumalĂn National Park, Marble Chapels, Puyuhuapi
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Reception at Balmaceda airport. Transfer to Coyhaique. On the way to the city you will see the old village of El Blanco, the livestock breeding valleys, and the waterfall of Pollux River, taking a glance at the amazing landscapes of the Chilean Patagonia. Dinner, reception, and accommodation at HosterĂa RaĂces.
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Breakfast. Full day excursion to La Junta through the North Carretera Austral. Stop in Queulat National Park and visit to its Hanging Glacier. In the afternoon you will head for Puyuhuapi Fjord, an arm of the Pacific Ocean that goes inland in the Patagonian Andes. You will then continue your journey to Puerto Puyuhuapi, a typical Chilean port village with wooden houses and colorful gardens, legacy of the German Colonization. At sunset you will arrive in La Junta, a vilage which name comes from the confluence of the Rivers Palena and Rosselot. Dinner and lodging at Espacio y Tiempo Mountain Hotel.
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Breakfast. The journey starts heading for RaĂşl MarĂn Balmaceda village along the bank of Palena River. It is a short, narrow valley that ends in Melimoyu volcano, famous for its eternal snow. Arriving at the Pacific Ocean you will take a ferry to Raul MarĂn Balmaceda Island. Dinner and accommodation at Fundo Los Leones Lodge.
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Breakfast. The trip continues through North Carretera Austral, crossing the hanging bridges of the Palena and Rosselot Rivers. You will then get to Yelcho Glacial Lake, famous for its green waters. Arrival at the abandoned city of ChaitĂ©n, destroyed by the volcano bearing the same name. You will continue your journey heading north of PumalĂn Park, declared Sanctuary of Nature. 66% of its surface are native forests, with 3000 year-old larches. Dinner and lodging at Cabañas Caleta Gonzalo.
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Breakfast. You will head east along the bank of FutaleufĂş River. This river is known for being particularly challenging for kayaking and rafting competitions. Border crossing to Argentina and arrival at Trevelin, a city founded in the early XXth century as a main supply center for the Welsh inhabitants. Dinner and Lodging at Hosteria Casa de Piedra.
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Breakfast. During the day you will go on an excursion onboard the "Old Patagonian Express", also known as " The Trochita ". It is a historical monument that used to ride along an old branch of narrow trails, connecting the villages of "Ingeniero Jacobacci" in the province of Rio Negro, and Esquel in the province of Chubut. This excursion consists of a trip between Esquel's Terminal Station and Nahuel Pan's Station, home of an indigenous reserve. Dinner and lodging at Hosteria Casa de Piedra.
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Breakfast. The journey starts heading south through the mythical Ruta 40. This road is the most extensive in Argentina, crossing it from south to north (5.224 km). This part of the tour stands out for the Patagonian Pampa, a landscape with fauna specimens like guanacos, rheas, eagles and wild horses. In the afternoon you will arrive at a typical plateau village called “Gobernador Costa”. You will meet the incredible landscape of the Moon Valley, where you will sight condors flying in the heights. Lodging at Hosteria RaĂces.
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Breakfast. The journey to Murta starts in the afternoon. The way is all about native forests, with species like lenga beech, coigue, and ñirre. Arrival at Cerro Castillo National Reserve, where Castilllo Hill and Ibáñez River crown the landscape. You will see Laguna Verde, a lagoon surrounded by a jungle, and then cross El Manso Bridge to see a valley covered with dead trees, result of the eruption of Hudson Volcano in 1991. Murta is a village located in one arm of the Lake General Carrera. Dinner and Lodging at Patagonia Bay Lodge.Â
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Breakfast. The trip to starts skirting the beautiful blue waters of Lake General Carrera until arriving at RĂo Tranquilo. Sailing to the Nature Sanctuary Marble Chapel, place of breathtaking beauty, where the waves have eroded and polished the limestone carving impressive caves. The journey continues to Cochrane, stopping in the joint of rivers Nef and Baker. Dinner and Lodging at Hotel Ăšltimo Paraiso.
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Breakfast. Drive through South Carretera Austral heading for Tortel Cove, an amazing port village built on rocks, which streets are endless boardwalks surrounded by rich vegetation and the sea. Dinner and Lodging at Entre Hielos Ecolodge. Â
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Breakfast. Sailing from Caleta Tortel, through the Baker river delta, stopping in Isla de los Muertos (The dead's islan), a silent witness of the history of the colonization of Patagonia. In the afternoon you can sail to Montt Glacier (weather permitting). Dinner and lodging at Entre Hielos Ecolodge.Â
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Breakfast. Drive through South Carretera Austral heading north, stopping in Los Ă‘adis to visit a traditional Chapel built by the famous Father Antonio Ronchi. Drive to Puerto Guadal, a village located on the shore of General Carrera Lake, the largest lake in Chile and the second in South America (978,12 km2 Area). Dinner and Lodging at Terra Luna Lodge.
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Breakfast. Return to Coyhaique through Carretera Austral. Lodging at Hosteria Raices. Â
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Breakfast. Regular transfer to Balmaceda Airport. END OF SERVICES. Â
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Fixed departures dates of the program
October: 8
November: 26
December: 17
January: 7 - 14 - 21 - 28
February: 4 - 11 - 18 - 25
March: 4 - 11
Rates are per passenger and expressed in American dollars
RATES
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SINGLE |
DOUBLE
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Individual
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US$ 2.761
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US$ 2.401 |
Family plan (4 people or less)
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US$ 2.016 |
Self-drive (car rental not included)
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US$ 1.409
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US$ 1.225 |
- Fees are per person per program, in U.S. dollars (US$).
- Fees may be subject to change without previous notification. These DO NOT apply to events, conferences and fairs.
- Please, read our .
The program includes
- Transfers airport/hotel/airport.
- Transfers during the tour.
- Guides and drivers.
- Meals: Half board (breakfast and dinner).
- 03 nights accommodation at HosterĂa RaĂces – Coyhaique.
- 01 night accommodation at Espacio y Tiempo Mountain Hotel – La Junta.
- 01 night accommodation at Fundo Los Leones Lodge – RaĂşl MarĂn Balmaceda.
- 01 night accommodation at Cabañas Caleta Gonzalo – Parque PumalĂn.
- 02 nights accommodation at HosterĂa y Cabañas Casa de Piedra – Trevelin, Argentina.
- 01 night accommodation at El Puesto Hotel or Patagonia Bay Lodge - Murta.
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Ultimo ParaĂso - Cochrane.
- 02 night accommodation at Entre Hielos Eco Lodge – Caleta Tortel.
- 01 night accommodation at Terra Luna Lodge – Lake General Carrera.
- Excursion to Ventisquero Trail in Queulat National park.
- Sunset at RaĂşl MarĂn Balmaceda dunes.
- Excursion to Alerce Trail in PumalĂn Park.
- Excursion to the old 'Patagonian Express' in La Trochita.
- Navigation to Marble Chapels.
- Navigation in Baker River Delta and Isla de los Muertos.
- Excursion to Ă‘adis Chapel.
- Entrance tickets to the National Parks.
The program does not include
- Any services that are not mentioned in the program.
- Tips.
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks.
- Optional excursion and navigation to Montt Glacier.
Notes
- Ask for groups rates: 10 or more people traveling together staying in double or triple rooms.
Fixed departures dates of the program
October: 8
November: 26
December: 17
January: 7 - 14 - 21 - 28
February: 4 - 11 - 18 - 25
March: 4 - 11
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