National Parks Route: Carretera Austral & Argentine Patagonia

12 Days Tour

Nature | Trekking | Adventure
Best Time to Go

All Year

Destinations

Chile

The Highlights

  • Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Carretera Austral as you travel through remote valleys, glaciers, and Patagonian forests.
  • Trek through Cerro Castillo National Park to Laguna Verde, surrounded by rugged peaks and pristine wilderness.
    Navigate to San Rafael Glacier and kayak among the Marble Caves, two of Chilean Patagonia’s most iconic natural attractions.
  • Experience the thrill of rafting the Baker River and hiking through the protected landscapes of Patagonia National Park.
    Challenge yourself with the legendary Laguna de los Tres trek to admire Mount Fitz Roy and the glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Explore Torres del Paine and sail to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, discovering the fjords and wildlife of southern Patagonia.

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Balmaceda and transfer along the Carretera Austral to Cerro Castillo. Overnight in Cerro Castillo.


Day 2: Trek to Laguna Verde in Cerro Castillo National Park and transfer to Puerto Tranquilo. Overnight in Puerto Tranquilo.


Day 3: Boat excursion to San Rafael Lagoon National Park and kayaking at Marble Caves. Overnight in Puerto Tranquilo.


Day 4: Baker River rafting and trekking in Patagonia National Park. Overnight in Puerto Bertrand.


Day 5: Cross Paso Roballos into Argentina and continue to Lago Posadas. Overnight in Lago Posadas.


Day 6: Scenic drive across the Patagonian steppe to El Chaltén. Overnight in El Chaltén.

 

Day 7: Full-day Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres trek. Transfer to El Calafate. Overnight in El Calafate.


Day 8: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Overnight in El Calafate.


Day 9: Transfer to Torres del Paine and walk to Salto Grande. Overnight in Torres del Paine.


Day 10: Explore Torres del Paine National Park with optional Base Torres hike. Transfer to Puerto Natales. Overnight in Puerto Natales.


Day 11: Catamaran navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers with estancia visit. Transfer to Punta Arenas. Overnight in Punta Arenas.


Day 12: Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport. Optional with cost Magdalena Island excursion.

 

Accomodation & Transfers

  • Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport.
  • 01 night in Cerro Castillo
  • 02 night in Puerto Tranquilo
  • 01 night in Puerto Bertrand
  • 01 night in Lago Posadas
  • 02 night in El Chaltén
  • 01 night in El Calafate
  • 01 night in Torres del Paine
  • 01 night in Perto Natales
  • 01 night in Punta Arenas

 

Activities & Extras

  • Cerro Castillo National Park and Laguna Verde trek.
  • San Rafael Lagoon National Park boat excursion.
  • Marble Caves kayaking experience.
  • Baker River rafting adventure.
  • Patagonia National Park trekking.
  • Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres trek.
  • Perito Moreno Glacier visit.
  • Salto Grande walk.
  • Torres del Paine National Park exploration.
  • Catamaran navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.
  • Meals indicated in itinerary.
  • Permanent assistance.

 

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