Great Road Trips: Patagonia's Carretera Austral & Ruta 40
Guide Price
Guide Price
Per person excluding international flights. Based on two sharing a room at a typical time of year for this trip. See 'What's Included' or send an enquiry for full details.




Great Road Trips: Patagonia's Carretera Austral & Ruta 40
Typical Duration
Guide Price
Guide Price
Per person excluding international flights. Based on two sharing a room at a typical time of year for this trip. See 'What's Included' or send an enquiry for full details.
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
Great Road Trips: Patagonia's Carretera Austral & Ruta 40
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Day 1
Explore Santiago with a helping hand
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
Day 11
Walk in the rewilded Patagonia National Park
Day 12
Visit the incredible Cave of Hands
Day 13
Head off in search of the elusive puma
Day 14
Travel to the remote Lago Posadas
Day 15
Take things at your pace by the lake
Day 16
Discover the Oro River valley
Day 17
Return to Chile and another lodge with a view
Day 18
Slow things down, or keep exploring
Day 19
Follow the Carretera Austral to a great lake
Day 20
Sail to the San Rafael Glacier
Day 21
Visit the iconic Marble Caves
Day 22
Hike in the national park with your private guide
Day 23