Argentina
Argentina Road Trip – Diverse Patagonia on the Carretera Austral & Ruta 40
Description
A spectacular self-drive adventure through the wild heart of Patagonia awaits you on this 21-day tour of Argentina. You'll drive the legendary Carretera Austral and Ruta 40 routes from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas, experiencing one of South America's most dramatic landscapes along the way.
What awaits you
On this Patagonia tour, you will journey through a world of turquoise glacial lakes, majestic peaks, and endless steppes. The Carretera Austral will guide you through the Chilean fjords and rainforests, while Ruta 40 opens up the Argentine pampas and the foothills of the Andes. You will explore the famous marble caves on Lago General Carrera, marvel at the prehistoric hand paintings of Cueva de las Manos, and stand before the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier. The route connects natural wonders such as Torres del Paine National Park with authentic encounters in small estancias and mountain villages.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1-3: Arrival Puerto Montt, drive to Puerto Varas and Hornopirén
- Day 4-6: Ferry to Chaitén, continue through Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park
- Day 7-9: Puyuhuapi and Queulat National Park with hanging glaciers
- Day 10-12: Coyhaique and the trip to the Marble Caves on General Carrera Lake
- Day 13-15: Border crossing to Argentina, Cueva de las Manos UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Day 16-18: El Chaltén with Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, drive to El Calafate
- Day 19-20: Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine National Park
- Day 21: Arrival Punta Arenas, Departure
Highlights of this trip
- Carretera Austral: One of the most spectacular panoramic roads in the world
- Marble Caves Turquoise cathedrals on Lago General Carrera
- Cave of Hands UNESCO World Heritage site with 9,000-year-old hand paintings
- Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre: Legendary Peaks of the Patagonian Andes
- Perito Moreno Glacier One of the world's few growing glaciers
- Torres del Paine: Chile's most famous national park with its distinctive granite towers
- Pumalín National Park Temperate rainforest and volcanic landscapes
- Queulat National Park: Hanging glaciers and pristine wilderness
Services
- Hotel accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- 20 days car rental SIXT Cat. F2 incl. Premium Insurance
- Chile-Argentina border crossing
- Ferry trip Hornopiren - Caleta Gonzalo
- Los Glaciares National Park Entrance
- Torres del Paine National Park Entrance Fee
This extraordinary journey through Patagonia combines the most beautiful natural wonders of Chile and Argentina along one of the most spectacular routes in the world. With your own rental car, you'll experience maximum flexibility and can discover Patagonia's pristine wilderness at your own pace.
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