ITINERARY
CARRETERA AUSTRAL – EXPERIENCE 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.
➜ Ventisquero Colgante in Queulat National Park
The Ventisquero Colgante in Queulat National Park excursion is one of the most representative tours on the Carretera Austral and allows you to discover one of the most iconic glacial landscapes of the Aysén Region, in Chilean Patagonia, in southern Chile. This area of Queulat National Park stands out for the presence of the Ventisquero Colgante (Hanging Glacier), a glacier suspended between mountains covered with native forest, whose thaw creates waterfalls descending toward Laguna Témpanos, forming one of the most recognizable settings of the Carretera Austral.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Coyhaique, heading north along the Carretera Austral through valleys, forests, fjords, and natural viewpoints that are part of the characteristic landscape of Aysén. During the route, stops are made at places of interest such as Villa Mañihuales, Las Torres Lake, Cisnes River Valley Viewpoint, Salto del Cóndor, and Queulat Fjord, creating a scenic journey that is itself an important part of the experience.
Once in Queulat National Park, the hike to Laguna Témpanos is made, a natural viewpoint from which the main view of the Ventisquero Colgante (Hanging Glacier) and the waterfalls formed by the glacier’s thaw can be seen. At the end of the excursion, there is a stop at a local restaurant for the included lunch before returning to the accommodation in Coyhaique.
➜ Ensenada Pérez Hot Springs and Cinco Hermanas Navigation
The Ensenada Pérez Hot Springs and Cinco Hermanas Navigation experience is one of the most attractive tours on the Carretera Austral and combines navigation, Patagonian scenery, and thermal relaxation in the surroundings of the Aysén Fjord, one of the characteristic landscapes of the Aysén Region, in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, in southern Chile. This excursion provides access to a natural corner where native forest, mountains, and thermal waters create a unique experience along the southern route.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Coyhaique toward Puerto Chacabuco, the point where catamaran navigation begins through the Aysén Fjord in the direction of the Cinco Hermanas Natural Monument. During the journey, it is possible to admire the relief of the Patagonian Andes, the presence of Macá Volcano, and the geography typical of this area of Aysén, making the scenic route part of the identity of the experience.
The excursion includes access to the Ensenada Pérez Natural Hot Springs, located on the edge of the fjord and surrounded by native forest, where you can enjoy hot water pools with views of the Patagonian landscape. More than a traditional excursion, this is an experience oriented toward rest, contemplation, and enjoyment of the natural environment characteristic of Chilean Patagonia. At the end of the excursion, return to the accommodation in Coyhaique is included.
➜ Laguna San Rafael Full Day Navigation
The Laguna San Rafael Full Day Navigation excursion is one of the most impressive experiences on the Carretera Austral and allows you to discover one of the most representative landscapes of the Aysén Region, in Chilean Patagonia, in southern Chile, within Laguna San Rafael National Park. This destination is part of the Biosphere Reserve declared by UNESCO and constitutes one of the main access routes to the Northern Ice Field, one of the largest ice reserves in the Southern Hemisphere outside Antarctica.
The excursion begins with departure from your accommodation in Coyhaique toward Puerto Chacabuco, the starting point of the navigation. From there, the route continues through Patagonian channels and fjords, crossing a landscape made up of islands, estuaries, and native forests typical of the geography of Aysén, along a route that includes such recognizable areas as the Moraleda Channel, the Northern Patagonia Fjords, and the Témpanos River.
At Laguna San Rafael, the San Rafael Glacier can be observed, one of the most accessible glaciers of the Northern Ice Field, known for the icebergs that break off into the water. The service also includes navigation in Zodiac boats among the ice of the lagoon, an activity subject to weather conditions, allowing for a direct approach to one of the most breathtaking glacial settings of Chilean Patagonia. At the end of the excursion, return to the accommodation in Coyhaique is included.
➜ Return transfer and flight
Check Out – Accommodation: 11:00 hrs
Shared transfer: Accommodation in Coyhaique – Balmaceda Airport
Flight: Balmaceda – Santiago
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