CARRETERA AUSTRAL – CLASSIC PROGRAM

3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Service operates between August 15 and May 7.
  • Service does not operate between May 8 and August 14.
  • The program is coordinated according to the traveler’s travel date (you propose your preferred date and we confirm availability). Our programs do not operate with scheduled departures and do not depend on minimum group sizes being met, which ensures that the reservation will not be canceled due to a lack of participants.

INCLUDED:

  • Round-trip flights Santiago – Balmaceda – Santiago
    • Included baggage: Under-seat personal item (up to 10 kg) / Once we send your flights, you will be able to add more baggage if you wish
  • Transfer Balmaceda Airport – Accommodation in Coyhaique – Balmaceda Airport
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Coyhaique:
    • Includes: Breakfast, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, towel service, and amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, and toilet paper
  • Capillas de Mármol (Marble Chapels) Excursion – Carretera Austral
    • Includes: Shared round-trip transportation from and to the accommodation in Coyhaique, driver-guide or guide and driver depending on the number of passengers joining the excursion, stops at different viewpoints along the Carretera Austral, navigation on General Carrera Lake, and lunch at a local restaurant in Puerto Río Tranquilo
    • Sites visited: Cerro Castillo National Park, Cuesta del Diablo Viewpoint, Cerro Castillo Viewpoint, General Carrera Lake Viewpoint, Catedral de Mármol (Marble Cathedral), Capilla de Mármol (Marble Chapel), and Cavernas de Mármol (Marble Caves)

AGENCY SERVICES (INCLUDED)

  • Personalized advice before the trip
  • Assistance during the entire experience
  • Travel documentation
    • Destination tips
    • Welcome letter
    • Service voucher
    • Detailed travel itinerary
    • Tips for neurodivergent travelers

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights do not include cabin baggage, checked baggage, or seat selection. Once issued, the link to your flights will be sent, from which you may add these services directly if desired
  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Lunch on the first and last day
  • Dinners
  • Meals not specified
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Other services not specified
  • Personal insurance or travel insurance (recommended)
Total booking value for the stated number of passengers. It is not a per-person or accommodation-only price.
Number of passengers Room type Total booking price (CLP)
1 Single room with private bathroom $750.000 CLP
2 Double or twin room with private bathroom $1.190.000 CLP
3 Triple room with private bathroom $1.690.000 CLP
4 Quadruple room with private bathroom $2.120.000 CLP
5 Quintuple room with private bathroom $2.690.000 CLP
6 Sextuple room with private bathroom $3.190.000 CLP
Reference prices are subject to confirmation and availability for the selected travel date.

ITINERARY

CARRETERA AUSTRAL – CLASSIC PROGRAM

Not included:

  • Meals not specified
  • Other expenses not mentioned
  • Other services not specified
  • Personal insurance or travel insurance
  • Technical clothing or suitable attire for the activity, unless otherwise indicated in each excursion

What to bring:

  • Personal water (mandatory)
  • Camera or mobile phone with a fully charged battery
  • Sun protection: hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for the service, according to the destination and weather conditions

General recommendations:

  • Passengers are advised not to consume alcohol or red meat the night before high-altitude excursions

➜ Flight and transfer

Inbound flights: Santiago – Balmaceda:

Shared transfer: Balmaceda Airport – Accommodation in Coyhaique

Check In – Accommodation: From 15:00 hrs

➜ Capillas de Mármol (Marble Chapels)

The Capillas de Mármol (Marble Chapels) excursion is one of the most visited tours on the Carretera Austral and allows you to discover one of the most emblematic natural attractions of the Aysén Region, in Chilean Patagonia, in southern Chile, located on General Carrera Lake, the largest lake in Chile. These formations are mineral structures of calcium carbonate shaped by the action of water over thousands of years.

The excursion begins from your accommodation in Coyhaique, traveling along the Carretera Austral, one of the most important scenic routes in Chilean Patagonia, toward Puerto Río Tranquilo, a village located on the shores of General Carrera Lake. During the route, stops are made at viewpoints and panoramic spots such as Cerro Castillo National Park, Cuesta del Diablo Viewpoint, Cerro Castillo Viewpoint, and General Carrera Lake Viewpoint, making the journey itself an essential part of the experience.

From Puerto Río Tranquilo, navigation begins toward the Capillas de Mármol Nature Sanctuary, where formations such as the Catedral de Mármol (Marble Cathedral), the Capilla de Mármol (Marble Chapel), and the Cavernas de Mármol (Marble Caves) can be observed, recognized as one of the most representative landscapes of Chilean Patagonia. At the end of the navigation, there is a stop at a local restaurant for the included lunch before returning to the accommodation in Coyhaique.

Places to Visit: Cerro Castillo National Park, Cuesta del Diablo Viewpoint, Cerro Castillo Viewpoint, General Carrera Lake Viewpoint, Catedral de Mármol (Marble Cathedral), Capilla de Mármol (Marble Chapel) and Cavernas de Mármol (Marble Caves)

Departure time: (Departure from the accommodation)

  • Between 05:30 and 06:15 hrs approx

Return time: (Return to the accommodation)

  • Between 20:00 and 20:30 hrs approx
  • Return time may vary depending on weather conditions or other operational circumstances

Starting point of the navigation: Puerto Río Tranquilo

  • Transfer time between the accommodation and the starting point of the navigation: Between 3 hrs 30 min and 4 hrs approx per way

Includes:

  • Shared round-trip transportation from and to the accommodation in Coyhaique (van, sprinter, or minibus depending on the number of passengers)
  • Photo stops at viewpoints
  • Boat navigation on General Carrera Lake (shared boat)
    • Total navigation time (round trip): 01:30 hrs
  • Lunch in Puerto Río Tranquilo (fixed menu)
    • Lunch includes: Starter, main course, and dessert (without beverage)
    • The lunch menu is fixed and confirmed on the day of the service. In case of dietary restrictions, the available alternatives will be offered

Important information:

  • Activity difficulty: Low
  • Total activity duration: 14 to 15 hours approx
  • Does not include beverages or snacks. We recommend bringing your own
  • Activity not recommended for people with reduced mobility
  • During much of the route there may be low or no mobile phone signal
  • Groups of up to 11 passengers: the service operates with a certified driver/guide (not bilingual)
  • Groups of 12 passengers or more: the service operates with a driver and certified guide (not bilingual)
  • Breakfast not included: During the journey, there will be a stop at a rustic cafeteria typical of the Carretera Austral, approximately 1 hr 30 min from Coyhaique, where it will be possible to buy breakfast and use restroom facilities
    • If the departure is brought forward due to weather conditions, the stop will be made at a Copec service station, as it is usually the only place open at that time
  • Activity subject to weather conditions: Departure and return times may vary depending on the weather. The departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour or before the transfer time
    • In some cases, the transfer from the accommodation to Puerto Río Tranquilo may operate normally, but once at the port, the navigation could be suspended due to weather conditions. In this situation, the ground transfers already completed are considered a service rendered
    • If the activity cannot take place and the cancellation is informed at least one day in advance, the possibility of rescheduling during the trip or the corresponding refund will be evaluated according to operational conditions

➜ Return transfer and flight

Check Out – Accommodation: 11:00 hrs

Shared transfer: Accommodation in Coyhaique – Balmaceda Airport

Flight: Balmaceda – Santiago


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