Carretera Austral Norte 11-Day Bike Tour

Ride along the northern section of the Carretera Austral to Coyhaique on this 11-day bike tour from Puerto Montt, enjoying the Andean landscapes of Patagonia, including Queulat and Pumalin National Parks.

Carretera Austral Norte 11-Day Bike Tour

Day 1: Puerto Montt

Meet at 4 pm at Hostal Casa Ankulenmo in Puerto Montt to finalize route details. This location serves as accommodation for the first night.

Day 2: Puerto Montt - La Arena - Hornopirén

Travel by minibus to La Arena pier for a boat to Caleta Puelche. Begin a bike tour along the northern section of Route 7, concluding in a hostel in Hornopirén.

Day 3: Hornopirén - Chaitén

After breakfast, take a boat for the five-hour journey to Caleta Gonzalo. Cycle through Pumalín National Park and arrive at a campsite near Chaitén.

Day 4: Chaitén - Yelcho Lake

Start cycling from Chaitén through Pumalín National Park, visiting Puerto Cardenas and then reach a campsite by Yelcho Lake.

Day 5: Yelcho Lake - La Junta

Cycle from Yelcho Lake to Villa Santa Lucía, observing landscapes and ending in a hostel in La Junta.

Day 6: La Junta - Puyuhuapi

Ride into Queulat National Park, then have lunch in Puyuhuapi. After lunch, visit Ventisquero hot springs and stay at a hostel.

Day 7: Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park

Cycle along the Puyuhuapi fjord into Queulat National Park, including an optional hiking route to Ventisquero Colgante. Camp in the park.

Day 8: Queulat National Park - Villa Amengual

Challenge yourself on Cuesta Queulat, then take a paved road to a campsite in Villa Amengual.

Day 9: Villa Amengual - Villa Mañihuales

Cycle along Route 7, passing through Lago Las Torres National Reserve, and end at a campsite in Villa Mañihuales.

Day 10: Villa Mañihuales - Coyhaique

Face the final stretch of the tour, with a lunch stop in Villa Ortega, arriving at a hostel in Coyhaique.

Day 11: Coyhaique

Breakfast is included at the hostel in Coyhaique to conclude the adventure.

Accommodation & meals

The tour includes 10 nights of accommodation with breakfast at various hostels and campsites along the route.

Day 1: Casa Ankulenmo in Puerto MonttDay 2: Quilda in HornopirénDay 3: El Volcán campsite in ChaiténDay 4: Yelcho campsite in PatagoniaDay 5: Copihue Patagón in La JuntaDay 6: Refugio Don Tito between La Junta and PuyuhuapiDay 7: Cabañas Aonikenk in PuyuhuapiDay 8: Refugio Rio Cisnes in Villa AmengualDay 9: Borde Río Mañihuales in Villa MañihualesDay 10: Huella Patagónica in Coyhaique

Lunches are snacks and picnic bags provided during cycling routes.

Bike rental

Rental of a bike and helmet is available upon reservation. Alternatively, you can book the tour without equipment.

10-day tour of Carretera Austral Sur

A 10-day bike tour of the Carretera Austral Sur from Coyhaique is also available for booking.