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, exploring 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 the tour details. Overnight accommodation is at this location.

Day 2: Puerto Montt - La Arena - Hornopirén

After breakfast, travel by minibus to La Arena pier for a boat ride across the Reloncaví Estuary to Caleta Puelche. Cycle along Route 7, ending the day in a hostel in Hornopirén.

Day 3: Hornopirén - Chaitén

Travel by boat for five hours to Caleta Gonzalo and cycle through Pumalín National Park forests, concluding at a campsite near Chaitén.

Day 4: Chaitén - Yelcho Lake

Cycling begins in El Amarillo sector, with stops at Puerto Cardenas and the Yelcho River glacier. End the day at a campsite by Yelcho Lake.

Day 5: Yelcho Lake - La Junta

Cycle from Yelcho Lake to Villa Santa Lucía and observe the effects of a 2017 mudslide. Overnight in a hostel in La Junta.

Day 6: La Junta - Puyuhuapi

Cycle through Queulat National Park and enjoy lunch in Puyuhuapi. Afternoon visit to the Ventisquero hot springs. Dinner and overnight at a hostel between La Junta and Puyuhuapi.

Day 7: Puyuhuapi - Queulat National Park

Cycling along the Puyuhuapi fjord into Queulat National Park, with an optional hike to Ventisquero Colgante viewpoint. Overnight at a campsite in the park.

Day 8: Queulat National Park - Villa Amengual

Cycle the challenging Cuesta Queulat, then take a paved road to a campsite in Villa Amengual.

Day 9: Villa Amengual - Villa Mañihuales

Cycle through Lago Las Torres National Reserve, taking in the landscapes and concluding at a campsite in Villa Mañihuales.

Day 10: Villa Mañihuales - Coyhaique

Cycling the final stretch with a lunch stop in Villa Ortega, then head to a hostel in Coyhaique.

Day 11: Coyhaique

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

Accommodation & meals

Includes 10 nights of accommodation with breakfast at various locations. Lunches consist of snacks and picnic bags. Dinners will be provided at accommodations or local restaurants, not included in the tour price.

Bike rental

Bike and helmet rental is available, or the tour can be booked without equipment if you have your own.

10-day tour of Carretera Austral Sur

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