Along the Carretera Austral,
Northern Patagonia
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Thanks to limited access until the Carretera Austral was built in the 1980s to link Chilean Patagonia to the rest of the country, the region is unspoiled and very authentic. It remains the most undiscovered part of Chile.
The Carretera Austral stretches 1,200kms from Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins at the foot of the South Patagonia ice field. It is an adventurous region with the dense rainforests, hanging glaciers, glacier lakes, and volcanoes of the Andes. The remaining 1,500km to Punta Arenas, at the southern tip of the continent, can only be driven on the Argentinean side. It is part of any adventure.
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Discover Pumalin Park  |
| Starting from Puerto Varas or Montt, this trip involves a drive and boat trip down to the private Pumalin Park, an extensive area of the Palena Province territory covered with beautiful temperate rainforest, to explore this stunning area and project. more details |
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Northern Carretera Austral |
| A stunning self-drive circuit north from Balmaceda towards the beautiful and remote areas of Queulat National Park, emerald Lake Yelcho, and Futaleufu. This still unspoilt region is only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details |
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| Southern Carretera Austral |
| A circuit heading southwards from Balmaceda towards Lake General Carrera and Cochrane, exploring this still unspoiled and authentic region that was only accessible by car since the 1980s. more details |
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| The Austral Road |
| One of 4 programs for stays at Puyuhuapi Lodge, reached from Balmaceda by traveling along and discovering the Carretera Austral. Relax at one of Chile's best spas, attractively located on the shores of a fjord amid northern Patagonia forest that, along with the Queulat National Park, is perfect for hiking and kayaking. more details |
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| Express San Rafael Lagoon |
| Enjoy a Patagonia Express catamaran trip to reach Puyuhuapi Lodge, a day at the lodge to explore the beautiful rainforest surroundings or relax in the spa, and then a cruise to the stunning Laguna San Rafael and its massive glacier. more details |
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| Puyuhuapi's Secret |
| A longer Puyuhuapi Lodge program featuring a catamaran trip to the lodge, 2 days for exploring the surrounding rainforest or to relax in the spa, and then a cruise to the stunning Laguna San Rafael and its massive glacier. more details |
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| San Rafael Glacier & More |
| Explore San Rafael lagoon and glacier by catamaran and zodiac, and then the private park Aiken del Sur, with Hotel Loberķas del Sur in Puerto Chacabuco as your base. more details |
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| Explore Lake General Carrera |
| An exploration of the awesome General Carrera Lake region, with hiking, riding, and boat trips to lakes, reserves, the breathtaking Northern Ice Field, and a sailing trip through uninhabited Patagonian fjords. more details |
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| Hidden Fjords & Backroads |
| Stay at Puyuhuapi Lodge, one of Chile's best spas and reached from Balmaceda by traveling along and discovering the Carretera Austral. Included is a Patagonia Connection catamaran trip to the beautiful Laguna San Rafael and its massive glacier. more details |
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