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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 get in touch for full details.
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Explore the best of Chile's Carretera Austral in two epic weeks
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Meet local people and experience rural culture...
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Travel in scenery of unimaginable scale and beauty...
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Enjoy stunning hikes for all abilities...
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Stay in special places, like this lakeside lodge...
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Soak in the views as you explore by car...
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Get close to guanacos, condors and other wildlife...
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... and be welcomed like family by our local hosts
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Hidden Highlights of Chile's Carretera Austral
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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 get in touch for full details.
Deep blue lakes, towering mountains, remote villages and incredible views; the Carretera Austral is a journey for anyone who wants to experience Patagonia's vast swathes of untouched wilderness.
- Self drive
- Undiscovered Patagonia
- Mountains, forests, rivers
- Lakes, glaciers & more
- Incredible wildlife
- Local people & culture
- Special places to stay
- Hikes for all abilities
What's included
Key Inclusions
13 nights hotel accommodation
(inquire for hotel details)
Rental car
Private airport transfers
2 x internal flights
Ferry tickets
All breakfasts
4 x lunches
4 x dinners
Guided Activities
Private Santiago city tour
Private Spanish-speaking mountain guide walk in Cerro Castillo
Private farmstead visit
Private kayak and walk in Patagonia National Park
Private fossil hike
5* Service
We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip
Vacation 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.
Itinerary
Hidden Highlights of Chile's Carretera Austral
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Day 1
Arrive in Santiago de Chile
Day 2
Fly south to Patagonia
Day 3
Hike in Cerro Castillo with your private guide
Day 4
Cross Chile's biggest lake
Day 5
Walk in ancient lunar landscapes
Day 6
Enjoy stunning views on the Carretera Austral
Day 7
Kayak one of the world's clearest rivers
Day 8
Experience life on a Patagonian estancia
Day 9
Settle into your lakeside haven
Day 10
Enjoy a hike of forests, fossils and mountain views
Day 11
Walk to waterfalls above the lake
Day 12
Relax by the lakeshore
Day 13
Fly back north to Santiago
Day 14
Head for home
Memorable moments you can look forward to...
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