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Northern Carretera Austral Road Trip

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Cover 650 kilometres of the Carretera Austral, twisting around spellbinding fjords, turquoise lakes, and the dramatic peaks of the Andes mountains. In addition to the highlights of Pumalín and Queulat National Parks, you'll experience climbing Chaitén Volcano, hiking to the Yelcho Glacier, rafting on the Futaleufú River, and relaxing in hot springs.

Cover 650 kilometres of the Carretera Austral, twisting around spellbinding fjords, turquoise lakes, and the dramatic peaks of the Andes mountains. In addition to the highlights of Pumalín and Queulat National Parks, you'll experience climbing Chaitén Volcano, hiking to the Yelcho Glacier, rafting on the Futaleufú River, and relaxing in hot springs.

Trip Summary

Climb the steep trail to the crater of Chaitén Volcano and explore the lush Darwin's Frog and Alerce trails in Pumalín National Park.
Hike through dense forests to spot the Yelcho Glacier in Corcovado National Park, followed by a trek to the spectacular Hanging Glacier in Queulat.
Experience the legendary white-water rapids of the Futaleufú River and relax in the thermal pools of Puyuhuapi right on the water's edge.
Cruise the iconic Carretera Austral highway through remote fjords and mountain valleys, anchoring your journey with a stay in a wooden cabin at Caleta Gonzalo.

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Puerto Montt Airport and end at Balmaceda Airport

Landmarks visited on Northern Carretera Austral Road Trip

Flight to Pumalin National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Flight to Pumalin National Park

Glacier El Amarillo, Pumalín Park, Patagonia, Chile

Glacier El Amarillo, Pumalín Park

Hiker at the caldera of Chaitén Volcano in Pumalín Douglas Tomplins National Park, Chile

At the caldera of Chaitén Volcano

Crossing a bridge on the Alerce Trail in Pumalín Douglas Tomplins National Park, Chile

Crossing a bridge on the Alerce Trail

Accommodation at Caleta Gonzalo, Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, Chile

Accommodation at Caleta Gonzalo

Futaleufu River, Corcovado National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Futaleufu River

Queulat National park hot springs (Termas de Gonoti)

Queulat hot springs

Northern Carretera Austral Road Trip

Futaleufu river mountain

Pumalín Park, Chile

Pumalín Park

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