Patagonia Roadtrip – 16 Days

Itinerary:

Day 1: Santiago de Chile to Pucón

• Distance: 780 km
• Activities:
  • Early departure from Santiago.
  • Arrival in Pucón in the afternoon.
  • Relax at the Geometric Hot Springs.

Day 2: Pucón

• Activities:
  • Climb Villarrica Volcano (optional, depending on physical condition and weather).
  • Walk around Villarrica Lake.
  • Explore the town and dine at a local restaurant.

Day 3: Pucón to Puerto Varas

• Distance: 320 km
• Activities:
  • Departure to Puerto Varas.
  • Stop at Lake Llanquihue.
  • Visit the Petrohué Falls and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.

Day 4: Puerto Varas to Chaitén (crossing by ferry)

• Distance: 200 km + ferry
• Activities:
  • Departure to the ferry in Pargua.
  • Cross by ferry to Chaitén.
  • Explore Pumalín Park and its hiking trails.

Day 5: Chaitén to Puyuhuapi

• Distance: 160 km
• Activities:
  • Scenic route along the Carretera Austral.
  • Stop at the Queulat Hanging Glacier.
  • Relax at the Puyuhuapi hot springs.

Day 6: Puyuhuapi to Coyhaique

• Distance: 220 km
• Activities:
  • Continue along the Carretera Austral.
  • Explore Cerro Castillo National Reserve.

Day 7: Coyhaique to Puerto Río Tranquilo

• Distance: 220 km
• Activities:
  • Departure to Puerto Río Tranquilo.
  • Visit the Marble Chapels on General Carrera Lake.

Day 8: Puerto Río Tranquilo to Cochrane

• Distance: 120 km
• Activities:
  • Continue south.
  • Explore Patagonia Park.

Day 9: Cochrane to Villa O\’Higgins

• Distance: 230 km
• Activities:
  • Arrival at the last town on the Carretera Austral.
  • Excursion to the glaciers.

Day 10: Villa O\’Higgins to El Calafate (Argentina)

• Activities:
  • Border crossing.
  • Arrival in El Calafate.
  • Free afternoon to explore the town.

Day 11: El Calafate

• Activities:
  • Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Day 12: El Calafate to El Chaltén

• Distance: 200 km
• Activities:
  • Route to El Chaltén.
  • Hiking in Los Glaciares National Park.

Day 13: El Chaltén

• Activities:
  • Full day of hiking (Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Capri).

Day 14: El Chaltén to Ushuaia

• Distance: 870 km
• Activities:
  • Long drive to Ushuaia.
  • Explore the southernmost city in the world.

Day 15: Ushuaia

• Activities:
  • Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
  • Boat tour on the Beagle Channel.

Day 16: Ushuaia (optional extra day)

• Activities:
  • Free day to explore or relax.

Notes:

• Be sure to check road conditions and weather before setting out each day.
• Book ferries and some excursions in advance, especially during peak season.
• Carry an emergency kit, enough fuel, and food supplies.

Enjoy your Wicked Experience: