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DAY
1:
(SANTIAGO)
- PUERTO MONTT - CHAITEN - EL AMARILLO
Reception
at Puerto Montt airport. Connecting flight to Chaiten, a fishermen village
located at the beginning of the Austral Road. We take the car and start
our trip southbound. Visit of El Amarillo hot springs where we spend the
night in a lodge. (L)
DAY
2:
EL AMARILLO - PUYUHUAPI
Our
trip continues down the Austral Road. A multitude of lakes and mountains
captivate our sight. Spectacular hanging glaciers crawl down the bottom of
green valleys. Possibility to trek to the base of one of them. Arrival at
Puyuhuapi, where we take a boat to see the famous Puyuhuapi hot springs.
Overnight in a lovely hotel and resort. (B,L)
DAY
3:
PUYUHUAPI-FJORDO QUEULAT
Full
day excursion to Ventisquero Colgante (hanging glacier). Short trek to a
glacier, in the Queulat National Park and/or rest in the resort that
offers various alternatives of activities. Short transfer to Queulat fiord
hostel. Hotel
(cabañas). (B,L)
DAY
4:
FJORDO QUEULAT - COIHAIQUE
We
head straight southbound on this winding road. Forests, lakes and valleys
with green prairies are our scenery. Then, we reach Coihaique, the capital
of this region. Transfer to the hotel. (B,L)
DAY
5:
COIHAIQUE - TERRA LUNA
The
landscape slowly changes. The dense forests are replaced by rocky peaks
with barren slopes and hundreds year old glaciers. We reach the shore of
Lake General Carrera, the second biggest lake in South America. We do an
excursion (if possible) to “Capilla de Marmol” (marble chapel), a
natural marvel, a cave carved by quiet water. We keep going southbound to
reach Puerto Guadal, where we spend the night in Terra Luna lodge which
has a spectacular view on the lake. (B,L)
DAY
6:
TERRA LUNA
Trekking
in the surroundings Terra Luna. We have an incredible view on the
surrounding mountains and the lake. It is also possible to enjoy one of
the numerous activities (optional) the area offers (mountain-biking,
horseback riding, fishing, boating, etc...). We can also organize a
fabulous flight (optional) over the northern icecap mountain range and to
the famous Saint Rafael Lagoon. This is a real experience, do not miss it.
Overnight in Puerto Guadal. (B,L)
DAY
7:
TERRA LUNA - COCHRANE
Our
trip continues southbound. We follow the Baker River, a paradise for
fishermen. We arrive at Cochrane. In the afternoon, we go up to the Huemul
reserve where we do a magnificent walk and try to take a picture of this
beautiful animal. Back to Cochrane. Overnight in a hotel. (B,L)
DAY
8:
COCHRANE - TORTEL
We
follow the last section of the Austral Road to Vagabundo area. The
landscapes are absolutely wild and unexplored. Then we continue our drive
to Caleta Tortel. No words can describe the unique experience of
discovering a village cuddled between the ocean and the hills. Tortel is
an amazing village. There are neither streets nor cars but Tortel keeps a
special atmosphere. Overnight in a guesthouse in Tortel (B,L)
DAY
9:
TORTEL - TERRA LUNA
We
return to Terra Luna. Transfer to the hotel. (B,L)
DAY
10:
TERRA LUNA - COIHAQUE - COIHAIQUE - (SANTIAGO)
We
drive to Chile Chico alongside Lake General Carrera. We take a small plane
to Balmaceda (or Coihaique) and take our connecting flight back to
Santiago. (B)
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