Patagonia Overland: Ushuaia to Puerto Varas
Duration: 18 days
Begins: Ushuaia
Ends: Puerto Varas
Trip Code: SAUP
From
£2,499 per person
or Call 01273 099433
Overview
Eighteen days. Two countries. One of the most spectacular stretches of road on earth. The Lando rolls north from Ushuaia through the raw heart of Patagonia — glaciers that groan and crack, trails that lead somewhere worth going, and nights so quiet you'll hear yourself think. This isn't a tour with Patagonia on the itinerary. This is Patagonia, full stop.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level
Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating
3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type
Small Group
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Free time in Ushuaia, El Calafate, El Chaltén, Coyhaique and Futalefú for optional activities
- 2 full days of exploration in Torres del Paine National Park
- Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
- 3-day entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
- Drive along Argentina's famed Ruta 40 deep into the Patagonian wilderness
- Visit the Cueva de las Manos UNESCO Heritage site
- Travel along the Carretera Austral through Chile's pristine wilderness
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Allow USD90-120 for meals not included. Please see the FAQ section for additional details on your included meals.
Full Itinerary
Departure Dates
Day 1 : Ushuaia
Arrive at any time.
Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2 : Ushuaia
Perched at the southern tip of South America, Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel and is flanked by the mountain range of the Martial Glacier. Take advantage of a free day to explore the city, set off on an excursion into Tierra del Fuego National Park or take a boat cruise.
Free time:
Ushuaia Full day
Enjoy a free day at the "End of the Earth" with options outside of the city or stay local to explore on foot and relax.
Optional Activities - Day 2
Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit
Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego
Opt to explore this stunning coastal National Park extending 630 sq km. You can choose to hop on the End of the World train for some amazing views. The National Park has many different trekking routes, ask your CEO for some advice and embrace Bahia Lapataia. Make sure to keep an eye out for a variety of birdlife. This activity can be booked on the ground locally. Ask your CEO for advice of when to do it.
The Maritime Museum and Prison at the End of the World Museum
Ushuaia 3h
Visit the Navy Museum, which was previously the Recidivist Prison. Learn about two different histories of seafarers and prisoners who both arrived at “the end of the earth.”
Beagle Channel Cruise to Isla Martillo
Ushuaia 6h
Leave the local port and head to the famous Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. See rock cormorants and sea lions sharing a cliff-side resting spot. Visit Bird Island to see king and imperial cormorants and Isla de Los Lobos to spot plenty of seals. Finally, reach the waters off of Isla Martillo and try to spot Magellanic Penguins from the ferry before returning to Ushuaia.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Ushuaia/Torres del Paine National Park
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Lando
Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 11h - 12h 629km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales 3h - 3h30m 247km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park 2h - 2h30m 122km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Two Days in Torres del Paine NP
Torres del Paine National Park
Spend two days exploring the pristine and spectacular wilderness of Chile's most iconic national park. Hike from the Mirador Grey lookout point to Mirador Serrano for sweeping views of the massif and surrounding landscapes (Distance: 13km; Elevation Gain: 411m; Duration: 4,5–5h). The following day, hike up to the immense towers of Las Torres and the glacial lagoon before returning to camp for the night (Distance: 22km, Elevation Gain: 1000+m, Duration: 8-10h). Base Torres is a challenging trek and those not able to complete it can return early by the same path or rest and wait at a refuge along the way until the others return.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 : Ushuaia/Torres del Paine National Park
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Lando
Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 11h - 12h 629km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales 3h - 3h30m 247km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park 2h - 2h30m 122km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Two Days in Torres del Paine NP
Torres del Paine National Park
Spend two days exploring the pristine and spectacular wilderness of Chile's most iconic national park. Hike from the Mirador Grey lookout point to Mirador Serrano for sweeping views of the massif and surrounding landscapes (Distance: 13km; Elevation Gain: 411m; Duration: 4,5–5h). The following day, hike up to the immense towers of Las Torres and the glacial lagoon before returning to camp for the night (Distance: 22km, Elevation Gain: 1000+m, Duration: 8-10h). Base Torres is a challenging trek and those not able to complete it can return early by the same path or rest and wait at a refuge along the way until the others return.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 : Ushuaia/Torres del Paine National Park
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Lando
Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 11h - 12h 629km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales 3h - 3h30m 247km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park 2h - 2h30m 122km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Two Days in Torres del Paine NP
Torres del Paine National Park
Spend two days exploring the pristine and spectacular wilderness of Chile's most iconic national park. Hike from the Mirador Grey lookout point to Mirador Serrano for sweeping views of the massif and surrounding landscapes (Distance: 13km; Elevation Gain: 411m; Duration: 4,5–5h). The following day, hike up to the immense towers of Las Torres and the glacial lagoon before returning to camp for the night (Distance: 22km, Elevation Gain: 1000+m, Duration: 8-10h). Base Torres is a challenging trek and those not able to complete it can return early by the same path or rest and wait at a refuge along the way until the others return.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 : Ushuaia/Torres del Paine National Park
Set off northbound from Ushuaia on the Lando, crossing into Chile and leaving the island of Tierra del Fuego, reaching Punta Arenas in the evening. Continue the following day to the port city of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Spend two full days in the park exploring amongst the stunning natural scenery, stopping at viewpoints and camping under the starts. Hike up to base of the iconic basalt towers and keep an eye out for roaming guanacos, pumas and condors who call this place home.
Lando
Ushuaia - Punta Arenas 11h - 12h 629km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales 3h - 3h30m 247km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park 2h - 2h30m 122km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Two Days in Torres del Paine NP
Torres del Paine National Park
Spend two days exploring the pristine and spectacular wilderness of Chile's most iconic national park. Hike from the Mirador Grey lookout point to Mirador Serrano for sweeping views of the massif and surrounding landscapes (Distance: 13km; Elevation Gain: 411m; Duration: 4,5–5h). The following day, hike up to the immense towers of Las Torres and the glacial lagoon before returning to camp for the night (Distance: 22km, Elevation Gain: 1000+m, Duration: 8-10h). Base Torres is a challenging trek and those not able to complete it can return early by the same path or rest and wait at a refuge along the way until the others return.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 : Torres del Paine National Park/El Chaltén
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
Lando
Torres del Paine National Park - El Calafate 6h - 7h 280km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Perito Moreno Glacier Visit
El Calafate
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. See the glacier’s magnificent natural beauty firsthand, and enjoy awe-inspiring views (it stretches about 250 sq km/97 sq mi in size and 30km/19 mi in length).
Free time:
El Calafate Half day
Enjoy time in El Calafate to explore some of the local attractions like a walk in the Laguna Nimez Reserve or visit the Glaciarium Museum. Further afield, optional activities include a boat trip at Perito Moreno Glacier or go ice trekking. A 3-day pass to Los Glaciares National Park is included which can be used in el Calafate and in El Chaltén.
Lando
El Calafate - El Chaltén 3h - 3h30m 213km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
El Chaltén
Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the iconic longer treks like up to Laguna de los Tres or to Laguna Torre, or stay closer to town and check out a lookout point or nearby waterfall.
Optional Activities - Day 7
Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour
Perito Moreno Glacier
Embark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip lasts approximately one hour.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 : Torres del Paine National Park/El Chaltén
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
Lando
Torres del Paine National Park - El Calafate 6h - 7h 280km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Perito Moreno Glacier Visit
El Calafate
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. See the glacier’s magnificent natural beauty firsthand, and enjoy awe-inspiring views (it stretches about 250 sq km/97 sq mi in size and 30km/19 mi in length).
Free time:
El Calafate Half day
Enjoy time in El Calafate to explore some of the local attractions like a walk in the Laguna Nimez Reserve or visit the Glaciarium Museum. Further afield, optional activities include a boat trip at Perito Moreno Glacier or go ice trekking. A 3-day pass to Los Glaciares National Park is included which can be used in el Calafate and in El Chaltén.
Lando
El Calafate - El Chaltén 3h - 3h30m 213km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
El Chaltén
Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the iconic longer treks like up to Laguna de los Tres or to Laguna Torre, or stay closer to town and check out a lookout point or nearby waterfall.
Optional Activities - Day 8
Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour
Perito Moreno Glacier
Embark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip lasts approximately one hour.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 : Torres del Paine National Park/El Chaltén
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
Lando
Torres del Paine National Park - El Calafate 6h - 7h 280km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Perito Moreno Glacier Visit
El Calafate
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. See the glacier’s magnificent natural beauty firsthand, and enjoy awe-inspiring views (it stretches about 250 sq km/97 sq mi in size and 30km/19 mi in length).
Free time:
El Calafate Half day
Enjoy time in El Calafate to explore some of the local attractions like a walk in the Laguna Nimez Reserve or visit the Glaciarium Museum. Further afield, optional activities include a boat trip at Perito Moreno Glacier or go ice trekking. A 3-day pass to Los Glaciares National Park is included which can be used in el Calafate and in El Chaltén.
Lando
El Calafate - El Chaltén 3h - 3h30m 213km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
El Chaltén
Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the iconic longer treks like up to Laguna de los Tres or to Laguna Torre, or stay closer to town and check out a lookout point or nearby waterfall.
Optional Activities - Day 9
Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour
Perito Moreno Glacier
Embark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip lasts approximately one hour.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10 : Torres del Paine National Park/El Chaltén
As Torres del Paine disappears in the rearview mirror, cross the border again and head to the city of El Calafate on the edge of the blue glacial lake of Lago Argentino, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Wander the boardwalks in front of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and witness giant chunks of ice calve off of the face and crash into the water below. Spend free time with an optional boat trip, a kayak excursion, or explore the city on foot before re-grouping at the campsite in the evening. Continue driving north along Ruta 40 to the hamlet of El Chaltén, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and home to the iconic Mount FItz Roy. Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the nearby trails, visit a nearby waterfall or go mountain biking.
Lando
Torres del Paine National Park - El Calafate 6h - 7h 280km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Perito Moreno Glacier Visit
El Calafate
Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. See the glacier’s magnificent natural beauty firsthand, and enjoy awe-inspiring views (it stretches about 250 sq km/97 sq mi in size and 30km/19 mi in length).
Free time:
El Calafate Half day
Enjoy time in El Calafate to explore some of the local attractions like a walk in the Laguna Nimez Reserve or visit the Glaciarium Museum. Further afield, optional activities include a boat trip at Perito Moreno Glacier or go ice trekking. A 3-day pass to Los Glaciares National Park is included which can be used in el Calafate and in El Chaltén.
Lando
El Calafate - El Chaltén 3h - 3h30m 213km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
El Chaltén
Take advantage of a free day in El Chaltén to hike some of the iconic longer treks like up to Laguna de los Tres or to Laguna Torre, or stay closer to town and check out a lookout point or nearby waterfall.
Optional Activities - Day 10
Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour
Perito Moreno Glacier
Embark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip lasts approximately one hour.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11 : El Chaltén/Futalefú
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Lando
El Chaltén - Los Antiguos 8h30m - 9h30m 648km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Visit the Cueva de las Manos
Cueva de las Manos 2h - 2h30m
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked away in the deep canyon of the Pinturas River, it houses art created by hunter-gatherer societies dating back over 9,300 years. Ancient artists placed their hands against the rock and blew mineral pigments through bone tubes, leaving a silhouette. Beyond hands, the walls display vivid scenes of guanaco hunting, human figures, and geometric patterns. These provide a unique window into the spiritual and daily lives of Patagonia's first inhabitants.
Lando
Los Antiguos - Chile Chico 0h30m - 0h45m 14km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Ferry
Chile Chico - Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez 2h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Lando
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez - Coyhaique 2h 116km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Coyhaique Full day
Enjoy a free day to get active on a trek, visit Queulat National Park, or stick closer to town and relax.
Lando
Coyhaique - Futalefú 7h - 8h 422km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Futalefú Full day
Take advantage of a free day in Futalefú to enjoy the outdoors and the natural beauty of the area or to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 11
Marble Caves Excursion
Coyhaique 12h - 13h
Set off on a long day for an excursion to the Marble Caves from Coyhaique to see a truly unique natural formation, and an iconic landmark of the Carretera Austral. Drive about 4 hours south to the port of Rio Tranquilo and take a boat tour of the marble caves on General Carrera Lake. See the calcium carbonate formations and the different colours on the walls as the light shimmers off of the water. This activity includes lunch and returns back to Coyhaique in the evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 : El Chaltén/Futalefú
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Lando
El Chaltén - Los Antiguos 8h30m - 9h30m 648km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Visit the Cueva de las Manos
Cueva de las Manos 2h - 2h30m
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked away in the deep canyon of the Pinturas River, it houses art created by hunter-gatherer societies dating back over 9,300 years. Ancient artists placed their hands against the rock and blew mineral pigments through bone tubes, leaving a silhouette. Beyond hands, the walls display vivid scenes of guanaco hunting, human figures, and geometric patterns. These provide a unique window into the spiritual and daily lives of Patagonia's first inhabitants.
Lando
Los Antiguos - Chile Chico 0h30m - 0h45m 14km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Ferry
Chile Chico - Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez 2h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Lando
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez - Coyhaique 2h 116km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Coyhaique Full day
Enjoy a free day to get active on a trek, visit Queulat National Park, or stick closer to town and relax.
Lando
Coyhaique - Futalefú 7h - 8h 422km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Futalefú Full day
Take advantage of a free day in Futalefú to enjoy the outdoors and the natural beauty of the area or to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 12
Marble Caves Excursion
Coyhaique 12h - 13h
Set off on a long day for an excursion to the Marble Caves from Coyhaique to see a truly unique natural formation, and an iconic landmark of the Carretera Austral. Drive about 4 hours south to the port of Rio Tranquilo and take a boat tour of the marble caves on General Carrera Lake. See the calcium carbonate formations and the different colours on the walls as the light shimmers off of the water. This activity includes lunch and returns back to Coyhaique in the evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13 : El Chaltén/Futalefú
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Lando
El Chaltén - Los Antiguos 8h30m - 9h30m 648km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Visit the Cueva de las Manos
Cueva de las Manos 2h - 2h30m
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked away in the deep canyon of the Pinturas River, it houses art created by hunter-gatherer societies dating back over 9,300 years. Ancient artists placed their hands against the rock and blew mineral pigments through bone tubes, leaving a silhouette. Beyond hands, the walls display vivid scenes of guanaco hunting, human figures, and geometric patterns. These provide a unique window into the spiritual and daily lives of Patagonia's first inhabitants.
Lando
Los Antiguos - Chile Chico 0h30m - 0h45m 14km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Ferry
Chile Chico - Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez 2h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Lando
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez - Coyhaique 2h 116km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Coyhaique Full day
Enjoy a free day to get active on a trek, visit Queulat National Park, or stick closer to town and relax.
Lando
Coyhaique - Futalefú 7h - 8h 422km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Futalefú Full day
Take advantage of a free day in Futalefú to enjoy the outdoors and the natural beauty of the area or to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 13
Marble Caves Excursion
Coyhaique 12h - 13h
Set off on a long day for an excursion to the Marble Caves from Coyhaique to see a truly unique natural formation, and an iconic landmark of the Carretera Austral. Drive about 4 hours south to the port of Rio Tranquilo and take a boat tour of the marble caves on General Carrera Lake. See the calcium carbonate formations and the different colours on the walls as the light shimmers off of the water. This activity includes lunch and returns back to Coyhaique in the evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14 : El Chaltén/Futalefú
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Lando
El Chaltén - Los Antiguos 8h30m - 9h30m 648km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Visit the Cueva de las Manos
Cueva de las Manos 2h - 2h30m
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked away in the deep canyon of the Pinturas River, it houses art created by hunter-gatherer societies dating back over 9,300 years. Ancient artists placed their hands against the rock and blew mineral pigments through bone tubes, leaving a silhouette. Beyond hands, the walls display vivid scenes of guanaco hunting, human figures, and geometric patterns. These provide a unique window into the spiritual and daily lives of Patagonia's first inhabitants.
Lando
Los Antiguos - Chile Chico 0h30m - 0h45m 14km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Ferry
Chile Chico - Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez 2h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Lando
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez - Coyhaique 2h 116km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Coyhaique Full day
Enjoy a free day to get active on a trek, visit Queulat National Park, or stick closer to town and relax.
Lando
Coyhaique - Futalefú 7h - 8h 422km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Futalefú Full day
Take advantage of a free day in Futalefú to enjoy the outdoors and the natural beauty of the area or to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 14
Marble Caves Excursion
Coyhaique 12h - 13h
Set off on a long day for an excursion to the Marble Caves from Coyhaique to see a truly unique natural formation, and an iconic landmark of the Carretera Austral. Drive about 4 hours south to the port of Rio Tranquilo and take a boat tour of the marble caves on General Carrera Lake. See the calcium carbonate formations and the different colours on the walls as the light shimmers off of the water. This activity includes lunch and returns back to Coyhaique in the evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15 : El Chaltén/Futalefú
Drive north from El Chaltén and embark on one of the most remote and inhospitable stretches of road in the heart of the Patagonian steppe, along Argentina's mythic Ruta 40. Stop at the "Cueva de las Manos" UNESCO Heritage site to see prehistoric handprints left on the walls over 9000 years ago, before arriving to the town of Los Antiguos for the night and setting up camp. Cross back into Chile and take a car ferry across to join up with the Carretera Austral, Chile's southern scenic highway that offers incredible views in all directions of fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Stop in the town of Cohaique for a free day before reaching Futalefú, located in a remote valley at the confluence of the Espolon and Futaleufú rivers. Spend another free day to relax or choose from some of the many optional activities available in the area like horseback riding, canyoning or mountain biking.
Lando
El Chaltén - Los Antiguos 8h30m - 9h30m 648km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Visit the Cueva de las Manos
Cueva de las Manos 2h - 2h30m
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) is one of the most significant archaeological sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked away in the deep canyon of the Pinturas River, it houses art created by hunter-gatherer societies dating back over 9,300 years. Ancient artists placed their hands against the rock and blew mineral pigments through bone tubes, leaving a silhouette. Beyond hands, the walls display vivid scenes of guanaco hunting, human figures, and geometric patterns. These provide a unique window into the spiritual and daily lives of Patagonia's first inhabitants.
Lando
Los Antiguos - Chile Chico 0h30m - 0h45m 14km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Ferry
Chile Chico - Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez 2h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Lando
Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez - Coyhaique 2h 116km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Coyhaique Full day
Enjoy a free day to get active on a trek, visit Queulat National Park, or stick closer to town and relax.
Lando
Coyhaique - Futalefú 7h - 8h 422km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Free time:
Futalefú Full day
Take advantage of a free day in Futalefú to enjoy the outdoors and the natural beauty of the area or to relax.
Optional Activities - Day 15
Marble Caves Excursion
Coyhaique 12h - 13h
Set off on a long day for an excursion to the Marble Caves from Coyhaique to see a truly unique natural formation, and an iconic landmark of the Carretera Austral. Drive about 4 hours south to the port of Rio Tranquilo and take a boat tour of the marble caves on General Carrera Lake. See the calcium carbonate formations and the different colours on the walls as the light shimmers off of the water. This activity includes lunch and returns back to Coyhaique in the evening.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 16 : Futalefú/Puerto Varas
Continue north along the Carretera Austral, driving on-and-off of car ferries where the road ends in order to follow the next stretch, surrounded at all times by spectacular mountain scenery, lush forests and rugged coastline. Set up camp in Chaiten before reaching Puerto Varas, perched on the shorts of Lago Llanquihue, with views to the majestic snow-capped Osorno Volcano.
Lando
Futalefú - Chaitén 3h 151km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Chaitén - Puerto Varas 38h - 9h 251km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 17 : Futalefú/Puerto Varas
Continue north along the Carretera Austral, driving on-and-off of car ferries where the road ends in order to follow the next stretch, surrounded at all times by spectacular mountain scenery, lush forests and rugged coastline. Set up camp in Chaiten before reaching Puerto Varas, perched on the shorts of Lago Llanquihue, with views to the majestic snow-capped Osorno Volcano.
Lando
Futalefú - Chaitén 3h 151km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Lando
Chaitén - Puerto Varas 38h - 9h 251km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 18 : Puerto Varas
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
| dates start-End | Availability remaining spaces | Price Per Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2027 | |||
| Thu, 04 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb | 7+ available | £2,499 | Request a quote |
| Mar 2027 | |||
| Wed, 10 Mar - Sat, 27 Mar | 7+ available | £2,499 | Request a quote |
