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If you want to travel through Patagonia in all its splendor, enjoying both Argentina and Chile, this is the program for you! Travel one of the most spectacular areas of South America with experts and marvel at the southern flora and fauna while you enjoy the Overland.

Day 1: Balmaceda - Coyhaique

Reception at Balmaceda Airport. Travel 55 miles north to the regional capital, Coyhaique. City Tour and accommodation in Coyhaique.

Day 2: Coyhaique - Lago General Carrera

Departure from Coyhaique in Austral road south, beautiful valleys, typical of the nature of the place. 100 km of pavement walking the first part of the route which are among the main natural attractions, Ibáñez River Valley and Cerro Castillo. Arriving at Villa Cerro Castillo, a small town at the foot of the majestic hill, takes the time to take a photograph UNFORGETTABLE!!.

Departure to Puerto Tranquilo (gravel road), where after a 2 hour trip you can have lunch in a local restaurant and make the trip to Marble Chapels, rock formations, located on the shore of General Carrera Lake, eroded by wind and water the same lake. After this activity, we continue to Puerto Guadal Sector located in the South shore of General Carrera Lake  for dinner and stay in the area of ​​Puerto Guadal.

Day 3: Lago General Carrera - Estancia Cueva de las Manos

Breakfast. 10:00 a.m. departure eastward along the south shore of Lake General Carrera, 3 hours after arriving at the Chilean border town of Chile Chico. This route is unforgettable, flows through the so-called “Paso Las Llaves" intense lakeside road with truly amazing views showing nature at its best.

Arriving in Chile Chico, will take the time to make the crossing and customs procedures step by Argentina to the locality of Los Antiguos, where you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Time to rest a few minutes to tour the village and continue the trip to Argentina Perito Moreno (about 40 min - 56 km paved). We can already meet the lifestyle differences between Chile and Argentina who share the nature of Patagonia.

From the Perito Moreno and after 50-minute drive (60 km of asphalt and gravel 4), you get to stay, typical of Patagonia Argentina, (typical of a chain that stays together travel the Patagonia Argentina). Accommodation in Perito Moreno.

Day 4: Estancia Cueva de las Manos - Estancia La Angostura

Breakfast. Out on an excursion to Cave Paintings. For this tour walking 18 km from the farm to the entrance Cañadon. On this route, ideally they will find varied fauna such as guanacos, rheas, foxes, condors, among others.

Already in the canyon of river paintings, a trek of 2.5 km between promotion and relegation is done to reach the cave.

Back to the farm for a good Box Lunch, and then heading south from Route 40 in Argentina, to Governor Gregores (about 5 hours). Accommodation.

Day 5: Estancia La Angostura / El Chaltén

Breakfast. Time to enjoy the surroundings provides the same room. Among the activities of the farm birding highlights, as in the farm there are important accesses to these special places also for the observation of flora and fauna unique to the area (Gallineta chica (woodcock) and macá Tobiano, among others) .

A few meters from the town, you can see birds which are difficult to find and highly sought after by birders presence worldwide. Also horseback riding, hiking or trekking the suspension bridge, the Tonchi Lake, Picadores arrow among others.

The accommodation is near two great fishing lakes, Lake Cardiel at 55 km and 62 km Lago Strobel. After lunch or box lunch, departure to El Chalten. Accommodation.

Day 6: El Chaltén

Breakfast. Sailing Excursion to Lake Viedma Glacier trekking (duration 8 hours).

Departure from El Chalten. 8:00 a.m., departure from the Puerto bahia Tunel (18km from El Chalten). The boat sails at the front of the glacier, whose walls rise about 40 feet above the lake. The landing is then made on a rocky promontory facing the Viedma Glacier to start a short walk to the edge.

Here the guides will be equipped with crampons to climb the glacier and make a trek of two hours and a half. During the same, may be seen caves, and there will be time for lunch (the Box Lunch included). Return to the hotel, accommodation.

Day 7: El Chaltén - El Calafate

Breakfast. This is the classic trek and one of the most beautiful in the area, which leads to the foot of the legendary Mount Fitz Roy.

Box lunch during the tour.

Return to El Chalten and exit to El Calafate.

Duration: 08:30 hrs, Total Distance: 18 km.

Day 8: El Calafate

Breakfast. Departing from El Calafate, it passes for about 30 minutes down the road that joins Punta Bandera. Once there, from Puerto de la Cruz, different ships start doing this exploration on the Brazo Norte del Lago. Originally the tour, the first destination will be the front of the Upsala Glacier and iceberg barrier Finally, visit the Spegazzini Glacier.

Once back we disembark at Puerto de la Cruz and the bus to El Calafate. Accommodation.

Day 9: El Calafate - Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

Breakfast. Border Crossing exit Argentina / Chilenean.  General Carrera Lake in Argentina and Cerro Castillo in Chile and transfer to Torres del Paine. Accommodation in Torres del Paine at the Grey Hostel.

Day 10: Torres del Paine National Park

From the Hotel, arriving within minutes Pingo River, where they cross the bridge and then through a typical Patagonian forest. Upon reaching the shore of Lago Grey will embark on the Grey II. This tour has a total duration of about 3 hours.

After 1 hr ¼ navigation and will be close to Grey Glacier. You will appreciate a short distance from all the beauty and magnitude of the ice walls more than 20 meters of the glacier offers a spectacle.

Marvel at this cluster of millenary ice, which will cool your beverage upon return. A typical Pisco Sour, or if you prefer a whiskey on the rocks with millenary ice. Return to Hotel in Paine.

Day 11: Free day in Torres del Paine National Park

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the spectacle of the tranquility of this Patagonia and some additional excursion. Accommodation.

Day 12: Torres del Paine National Park - Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas

Breakfast. Exit south to Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, on the way visit to the Milodon Cave. Accommodation in Punta Arenas.

Day 13: Punta Arenas

Breakfast. Transfer OUT Hotel / Punta Arenas Airport.

Recommendations

This program includes:

  • 01 nights accommodation at the Reloj Hotel or Similar
  • 01 nights accommodation at Mirador de Guadal Lodge or Similar
  • 01 nights accommodation at Estancia Cuevas de la Manos, or Similar
  • 01 nights accommodation at Estancia La Angostura or similar
  • 02 nights accommodation  at El  Puma Lodge or Similar
  • 02 nights accommodation at Hosteria Koi Aiken or Similar
  • 03 nights accommodation at Hosteria Grey or Similar
  • 01 night accommodation at Hotel Dreams Del Estrecho or similar
  • Private service with guide in Spanish / English
  • Excursions as detailed in the program
  • Entrance fees to national parks
  • Meals according to the program
  • 12 nights of accommodation
  • navigations mentioned
  • Travel Insurance.

This program does not include:

  • Guide in another language.
  • Services not mentioned
  • Tips
  • Flights

Equipment

You should bring:

  • Outdoor clothing for cold days (Jacket, fleece, wool hat).
  • Outdoor shoes for hiking.
  • Clothes for hot days (Windstopper, T-shirt)
  • Sunglasses with UV filter.
  • Binoculars.
  • Camera.
  • Swimsuit.
  • Sunscreen with UV filter.