Tour by rental car through Patagonia
This very varied trip through southern Chile and Argentina has many surprises. From Santiago de Chile you will fly to the beautiful lake area. Discover the not yet touristy, rugged Aysen region in Patagonia by hire car along the most beautiful part of the famous Carretera Austral. Then ride through the abandoned Patagonian steppes across the Ruta 40 to highlights like El Chaltén, Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine. Indulge in the spectacular expedition cruise with the Australis from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia through Fireland,the 'end of the world'. The trip ends in bustling Buenos Aires.
Tips & Tops Selfdrive through the rugged south:
- In the lake area you can make a tour by rental car on both the Argentinian and Chilean sides.
- The best travel time is from mid-October to the end of March.
- Start with a stay in a winery near Santiago for example Viña Vik Millahue or on the coast in authentic Valparaiso.
- In Torres del Paine we can also organise a trek with a stay in refugios for you or a stay in a luxury tented camp(Ecocamp or Patagonia Camp). Also book a special program 'In search of the cougar'.
- The Australis cruise is an expedition cruise with zodiac excursions, walks and lectures; a great way to travel from Chile to Argentina (or vice versa). Get in touch with the nature of this unique area: meet the colonies of penguins, sea lions and seabirds, cruise along immense glaciers, and visit the infamous Cape Horn.
- A selection of recommended accommodations: Hacienda Tres Lagos – Puerto Guadal, Hosteria El Pilar – El Chaltén, Tierra Patagonia – Torres el Paine, Hotel Arakur – Ushuaia.
