Epic Patagonia Roadtrip – 30 Days

Itinerary:

Week 1: Northern Patagonia (Chile)

Day 1: Arrival in Puerto Montt

• Activities:
  • Arrive in Puerto Montt.
  • Explore the city center and Angelmó fish market.
  • Dinner at a local seafood restaurant.

Day 2: Puerto Montt to Chiloé Island

• Distance: 90 km to the ferry, plus ferry crossing
• Activities:
  • Drive to Pargua and take the ferry to Chiloé Island.
  • Visit Ancud and Fort San Antonio.
  • Continue to Castro and explore the palafitos (stilt houses) and the Church of San Francisco.
  • Overnight stay in Castro.

Day 3: Chiloé Island

• Activities:
  • Visit Dalcahue and its local market.
  • Take a boat to the island of Quinchao to visit Achao and Curaco de Vélez.
  • Return to Castro for the night.

Day 4: Chiloé Island to Puerto Varas

• Activities:
  • Explore more of Chiloé in the morning.
  • Return to the mainland.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.

Day 5: Puerto Varas

• Activities:
  • Explore the town, Lake Llanquihue, and nearby attractions.
  • Visit the Philippi Park and enjoy the view.
  • Optional visit to the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and Petrohué Falls.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Varas.

Day 6: Puerto Varas to Pucón

• Distance: 320 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Pucón.
  • Relax at the Termas Geométricas hot springs.
  • Overnight stay in Pucón.

Day 7: Pucón

• Activities:
  • Optional: Climb Villarrica Volcano (requires good physical condition and guide).
  • Visit Ojos del Caburgua (waterfalls).
  • Relax and explore the town.
  • Overnight stay in Pucón.

Week 2: Southern Chilean Patagonia

Day 8: Pucón to Coyhaique

• Distance: 670 km (suggested overnight stop in between, e.g., Chaitén)
• Activities:
  • Drive to Coyhaique with an overnight stop in Chaitén.
  • Explore the town and surroundings.

Day 9: Chaitén to Coyhaique

• Distance: 420 km
• Activities:
  • Continue the drive to Coyhaique.
  • Explore the town.
  • Overnight stay in Coyhaique.

Day 10: Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo

• Distance: 220 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
  • Visit the Marble Caves.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Río Tranquilo.

Day 11: Puerto Río Tranquilo

• Activities:
  • Optional: Tour to the Exploradores Glacier.
  • Explore the surrounding area.
  • Overnight stay in Puerto Río Tranquilo.

Day 12: Puerto Río Tranquilo to Cochrane

• Distance: 120 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Cochrane.
  • Explore the town and nearby Patagonia Park.
  • Overnight stay in Cochrane.

Day 13: Cochrane to Villa O’Higgins

• Distance: 230 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Villa O’Higgins.
  • Explore the area.
  • Overnight stay in Villa O’Higgins.

Day 14: Villa O’Higgins

• Activities:
  • Optional: Boat tour to O’Higgins Glacier.
  • Explore the remote town.
  • Overnight stay in Villa O’Higgins.

Week 3: Argentine Patagonia

Day 15: Villa O’Higgins to El Chaltén (Argentina) via Ferry

• Activities:
  • Take the ferry and cross the border to El Chaltén.
  • Arrival and explore the town.
  • Overnight stay in El Chaltén.

Day 16: El Chaltén

• Activities:
  • Full day of hiking (e.g., Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Capri).
  • Overnight stay in El Chaltén.

Day 17: El Chaltén

• Activities:
  • Additional hiking and exploration.
  • Overnight stay in El Chaltén.

Day 18: El Chaltén to El Calafate

• Distance: 220 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to El Calafate.
  • Explore the town.
  • Overnight stay in El Calafate.

Day 19: El Calafate

• Activities:
  • Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier.
  • Optional: Boat tour to get closer to the glacier.
  • Overnight stay in El Calafate.

Day 20: El Calafate to Torres del Paine (Chile)

• Distance: 310 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Explore the park.
  • Overnight stay in or near the park.

Week 4: Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego

Day 21: Torres del Paine National Park

• Activities:
  • Full day of exploration and hiking in the park.
  • Overnight stay in or near the park.

Day 22: Torres del Paine National Park

• Activities:
  • Additional day to explore different parts of the park.
  • Overnight stay in or near the park.

Day 23: Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas

• Distance: 350 km
• Activities:
  • Drive to Punta Arenas.
  • Explore the city.
  • Overnight stay in Punta Arenas.

Day 24: Punta Arenas to Tierra del Fuego

• Distance: 200 km plus ferry crossing
• Activities:
  • Take the ferry to Tierra del Fuego.
  • Drive to Porvenir and explore the area.
  • Overnight stay in Porvenir.

Day 25: Tierra del Fuego

• Activities:
  • Explore the remote landscapes and wildlife.
  • Visit King Penguin Park.
  • Overnight stay in Porvenir.

Day 26: Tierra del Fuego to Ushuaia (Argentina)

• Distance: 300 km plus border crossing
• Activities:
  • Drive to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
  • Explore the town.
  • Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 27: Ushuaia

• Activities:
  • Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park.
  • Boat tour on the Beagle Channel.
  • Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 28: Ushuaia

• Activities:
  • Explore more of Ushuaia and its surroundings.
  • Optional: Visit the End of the World Museum.
  • Overnight stay in Ushuaia.

Day 29: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

• Distance: 300 km plus ferry crossing
• Activities:
  • Drive back to Punta Arenas.
  • Overnight stay in Punta Arenas.

Day 30: Departure from Punta Arenas

• Activities:
  • Free time in the morning.
  • Departure from Punta Arenas.

Notes:

• Ensure your vehicle is well-maintained and equipped for long distances and rough terrain.
• Book accommodations and any guided tours in advance, especially during peak seasons.
• Check border crossing requirements and road conditions regularly.
• Carry emergency supplies, food, and fuel, as some areas are remote with limited services.

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