Patagonian Fjords, Forests and Glaciers

Day 1: Your Santiago airport transfer will take you directly to our joining hotel, ready for the early start tomorrow. Today you will meet your crew for your tour briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2: We take a short flight south to Coyhaique where we meet our 4x4 vehicles and take an introductory drive through the surrounding countryside. The day concludes with an overnight stay in Coyhaique, a picturesque town set in the shadow of Cerro McKay.
Day 3: Continuing along the Carretera Austral on a mix of paved and dirt roads we eventually reach the beautiful small village of Puerto Guadal, beautifully located in an inlet on the shores of the majestic Lago General Carrera, South America’s second-largest lake. We spend the next two nights here allowing us to explore this breathtaking region.
Day 4: A day out of the vehicles we will take a journey out onto Lago General Carrera to visit the remarkable rock formations and caves known as Capillas de Mármol or Marble Chapels. We can also drive the incredibly scenic Camino Exploradores out the UNESCO listed San Rafael National Park or perhaps simply relax in the village for the day.
Day 5: Our first border crossing today as we cross the Andes into Argentina. The drive is yet another scenic overload that will see us endlessly stopping for photos to take it all in. We travel through the Patagonia National Park which is home to a wildlife program in partnership with the Tomkins Conservation focusing on the protection of many different animal species such as the puma and condor. We overnight in a unique guesthouse in the heart of Patagonia.
Day 6: We are on the eastern, and much drier side of the Andes now enjoying and the legendary Ruta 40 where we eventually reach the small village of Perito Moreno where we stay for the night.
Day 7: The scenery now is utterly different from the “other” side of the Andes; we are now in a vast desertscape of yawning valleys dotted with remote estancias. It’s a big drive today as we travel due north through vast empty Patagonia along the renown Ruta 40 to Esquel a town made famous by Bruce Chatwins “in Patagonia” book.
Day 8: A stunning drive north today via the breathtaking Parque Nacional Los Alerces and skirting the shores of Lago Futalaufquen to Bariloche. Known as the Switzerland of Patagonia complete with its chocolate shops and St Bernard dogs in the main square Bariloche has a jaw dropping location surrounded by 1000-year-old forests, crystal clear lakes and the snowcapped Andes, it's quintessentially Patagonia.
Day 9: Today is another breathtaking day as we drive along the shores of Lago Nahuel Huapi heading north. We then drive what is regarded as Argentina’s finest road trip Ruta de Los Siete Lagos or 7 Lakes Drive. It’s a spectacular day of paved & dirt driving amongst the forests and lakes of the Argentinean Lakes District. We overnight near the shores of the beautiful Lake Meliquina.
Day 10: Day 10: Today we re-enter Chile, travelling through a landscape of ever-changing and breathtaking scenery on our way to Hornopirén. Nestled on the edge of Hornopirén National Park, this charming town is surrounded by dramatic mountains, dense forests, and pristine waterways.
Day 11: It’s a short drive today as we spend some time on ferries that form part of the Carretera Austral Road network, sailing between majestic fjords lined with forest. We exit the ferry at Caleta Gonzalo, beautifully located on the Reñihue fjord and the gateway to the Pumalín National Park, home to some of the most pristine wilderness areas left on earth, before arriving at Chaitén.
Day 12:Today's drive is yet more breathtaking than the last. We continue through Pumalín National Park, a landscape of lush forests, waterfalls, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and jaw dropping beauty. We continue south along the Carretera Austral until we take short boat ride to the serene Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa.
Day 13: Our drive today takes us to Puerto Chacabuco, a beautiful town that serves as the gateway to the spectacular Patagonian fjords, glaciers, and national parks.
Day 14: Weather permitting, we will experience an incredible day trip to Laguna San Rafael to be part of one of the last natural wonders of the world. We will journey through the channels of the Chilean Patagonia to the foot of the San Rafael glacier to see the spectacular detachments of icebergs floating in the San Rafael Lagoon. We will overnight again in Puerto Chacabuco.
Day 15: After a final drive from Puerto Chacabuco to Coyhaique, we return our expedition vehicles and take a short flight back to Santiago for our last evening together. We celebrate the journey with a farewell group dinner, the perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, and reflect on an unforgettable two weeks of adventure.
Departure Day: Spend a couple more days in Santiago or depart to your next destination, the choice is yours