Great Road Trips: Patagonia's Carretera Austral & Ruta 40

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Typical Duration

Rainforest, basalt peaks and icefields in Chile; vast steppe, turquoise lakes and great canyons in Argentina. Put together, it's a match made in road trip heaven.

What's Included

Key Inclusions

19 nights small independent hotels

All breakfasts

8 x lunches

7 x dinners

Private airport transfers

All internal flights

4 x 4 hire car


Guided Activities

Santiago city tour

Kayaking

Guided hikes

Glacier visit

Horse riding or biking


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Holiday Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel & fuel for vehicle hire not included.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Explore Santiago with a helping hand


Your trip begins in Chile's thriving capital, where a friendly face will introduce you to their home city. You'll have no trouble finding somewhere good for dinner tonight in this foodie hotspot.

Day 2

Fly south into Patagonia


Day 3

Explore your fjord by kayak or boat


Day 4

Hike to views of a hanging glacier


Day 5

Drive north into the forests of Futaleufú


Day 6

Explore on foot or in the water


Day 7

Cross into the Argentine steppe


Day 8

Discover epic landscapes with a local specialist


Day 9

Visit Los Alerces National Park


Day 10

Follow the Ruta 40 below vast skies