Southern Carretera Austral
Chile
12 days (Bike: 6 days)
433 km (~72km per day)
Avid
Hilly, Off-road
Guided
Supported
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Dittmar Adventures
Cycle through southern Chile
This itinerary will take you pedaling from the city of Coihayque to Villa O'Higgins. From Villa O'Higgins you cross Lago O'Higgins on a ferry to reach Estancia Candelario Mansilla, which is a small town on the border of Argentina. Finally you will have to trek to Lago del Desierto and you will end your trip in a small climbers town called El Chalten.
Highlights
- Cycle past lakes and farmland via gravel roads
- Follow the area’s famous Baker River
- Visit Caleta Tortel, a fascinating fishing village built on stilts and boardwalks
- Enjoy a rest day in Villa O’Higgins, which is the gateway town to Patagonia’s Southern Ice Cap
- Cross Lago O’Higgins by boat to Candelario Mansilla
- Hike from Candelario Mansilla to Lago del Desierto
- Cross Lago del Desierto by boat en-route to El Chalten
Tour Information
From
Coihayque
To
El Chalten
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
6032 m
Group Info
Final cost depends on the number in your group
Inclusions
- Transfer from Coyhaique Airport to Coyhaique
- 2 nights of camping [including tents + sleeping mats + cooking equipment]
- 2 nights in a hotel [double-occupancy room]
- 1 night in a dorm-type room
- 6 nights in private, double-occupancy hostel rooms or private cabaña rooms
- Breakfast on days 2-12
- Lunch on days 2-11
- Dinner on days 2-11
- “Support Vehicle + Driver” on days 2-11 [including snacks + water + transportation of gear] Ferry on days 8, 10, 11
- “Mechanical Assistance” [including cleaning + maintenance]
- Bike [Giant Talon 27.5]
- Bus from El Chalten to El Calafate
- “Communication Satellite” [for security reasons only]
Exclusions
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Personal biking gear
- Drinks during lunch or dinner
- Tips for staff or at meals
- Bedding [i.e. sleeping bag]
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